₦airaland Forum

MamaGiovanni:
Good evening @justwise @ekpotek and everyone

As proof of employment, must I submit my employment offer letter given at start of job ?

Or

Will letter of introduction from my employer detailing my position, income, duration of job and leave suffice? Together with payslips and bank statement

Also, I traveled to the UK in 2011 on a student's visa, at the POE, I wrote my uncles address as the place I was staying. We were not asked where we'll stay on the tier 4 visa form, we just needed to show we have enough money for Maintenance.
Do I need to put my uncle as part of relatives in the UK? though on the GOVUK site, the only options are for immediate family such as parents and siblings.

I'm booking a hotel for the trip.

Thank you very much.

You can use any of them or both.

If asked in the form put your uncle's name and address but state there that you will not be staying with him.

Laminat:
cant remember vividly but around 1200pounds for 7working days.
thank you

How much is your monthly salary?

hajimuktar:
Thanks alot boss..will do just dat, buh how can I convince d ECO dat I will return home despite being Single with no dependants??

Your job and your salary will do that for you

Ndyoo:
I really don't know how you do it. To have the knowledge to digest these informations and still correct them when they are wrong or chip in your own information which is right most times. And you do it for so many thread in the travel section. I still remember the good old days when I was in "Travelling to Germany" Section trying to find my way here. You are there with your online police uniform, cutting them scammers off. You have really contributed in making sure that a lot of Nigerians who wants to leave Nigeria for greener pasture succeeded.

All these free here, free that in Germany is true until you come and live here. Osho Free dey run belle. Yes you don't pay like you do in the UK, but you pay semester contribution, health insurance, semester ticket, housing and your living expenses. At the end of the day if you didn't start to work from the first semester that you came here, there won't be anything left out of the 8000€ you came with. The system is always designed not for you to be so rich. You live a modest life and if there's anything that makes you so rich, it's because our money doesn't have value and you can change 1€ to 463 naira. Is coming to Germany worth the trouble?

Yes at least, something works here...

I try as much as i can to read beyond headlines to small print because that is where the devil is when it comes to immigration rules.

Many Nigerians don't bother reading or researching before investing their millions into foreign education and when reality hit them they come here to cry their eyes out.

If you are holding a student visa you need to know what you are entitled to during and after graduation.

Unless you win a lottery or a criminal you don't get rich quick in the west but you will live a comfortable life style.

No foreign govt owes you a job just because you studied in their country, that is the responsibility of Nigerian govt.

Jjporch:
their women have children for different men ao they use the opportunity not to work,
They'll receive, redundant,child benefits and also receive money for their children's fathers
You'll be shocked to see a young lady barely 24yrs with 5,6 children
So amazing.
I will look with surprise the way they're going after their mothers.3 will be inside the buggy one will stand on the buggy between the mother and the back of buggy,
Another one on scooter

What has that got to do with working night shift?

saouri:
You are on the page of somebody who is *not serious*.....
Run along now

It gets cleaner the more you post.

Why did you not invest your money in Nigeria but decided to come to the UK to study?

saouri:
You are the one missing the point...

I AM BLATANTLY DISCOURAGING PEOPLE FROM GOING TO STUDY IN THE UK & CONTRIBUTING TO THE UK INCOME.

That money can be used to develop Nigeria.
#StayWoke

Honestly you are not serious. do you think that lack of money is our problem in Nigeria?

TheSage1:
Yes I did. MSc in 2006-2007. Got a work permit in 2008 and eventually British citizenship. Doing well professionally.

Are you saouri?

Fash20:
well said... we(Nigerian) would do the same thing if Nigeria was a developed country.

I don't blame the UK really...

We did that to Ghana(Ghana must go)

@saouri

Can you explain to me why you are asking people to contact you and keep dropping your email address here?

Berliner1:
Yes...this is true.
Have pointed this out in my ealier post.
But the money still belongs to them.
Once you arrive here you can unblock it and 720 euro will be dispence to you for 12 months.

Yes and you have monthly insurance to pay as well and if you are over 30yrs of age then your insurance rate is higher.

To survive in Germany you have to learn the language.

So in total this is not free.

user147:
Hi Bro.

I'd like to believe there are conditions to qualify and getting that free education?

I don't want to believe it's an opportunity that is available to any immigrant who can just come into the country.

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Good question! yes its not completely free as people push it here.

You have to deposit 8,700 euros in blocked account in German bank as part of financial requirement.

Ndkings1:
Wow! Honestly. I'm petrified. I'm at present about to apply for a visitors visa to the UK to hustle not to study.
What do you guys think??

Don't waste your money and time else you come here to cry how UK hate Nigerians.

You can't work, study, do business, rent a house or open bank account with visiting visa.

dubbiskelly:
Don’t mind the ignoramus!!!

Seriously the level of ignorant posts i read here is alarming

saouri:
This is a shortage skill...
They employ people mostly in the medical, engineering and construction fields. We know this.
Most of you work nights? Abi na lie

They value their life and would gladly employ you to the the bits they do not like.

White British don't work night shift?

saouri:
I already said in my post that i studied in the UK.
the year is irrelevant

The year is relevant to my question if you don't mind.

@saouri

Did you study in the UK? If yes..what year?

Laminat:
6 months pay slip
6 months bank statement
Introduction letter from company
Cover letter explaining funds movement.
Marriage certificate and photos
Landed properties papers
Nepa bills
Employment letter
hotel reservation

thank you

How much did you budget for this trip and for how long?

Donphyno101:
@justwise, Please how long do you think it would take before contacting me again?

..there is no specific time for that though many do hear from them sooner after receiving that email they sent you.

Donphyno101:
Hello @justwise and @ekpotek,

I have questions concerning the message I received from Sheffiled today. This coming Monday suppose to be 15 working days but just now I received this mail below. Please I need your advise and to know how long it would take them to write me again ? Or should contact them ?

Dear XXXXX


Regarding Visa Application: XXXXX      

For: XXXXX


Thank you for applying for a UK visa. Your visa application has been received and is under consideration.  We aim to process non settlement applications within 15 working days (unless you have opted for the Priority Visa service), and settlement applications within 60 working days. 


Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible. 


We will write to you again if there is any change to this. Please do not attend the Visa Application Centre until you have been advised that your application has been decided and that your passport is ready for collection.


Kind Regards,


UK Decision Making Centre

This is normal when they couldn't finish your application within allocated time. They will contact you when your application is ready.

hajimuktar:
Cost of Flight ---300,000naira

Cost of accommodation ---300,000 naira

Living expenses shopping etc--280,000naira

Reduce your cost of flight and accommodation, look for budget hotels in the U.K like travelodge, premier Inn, holiday Inn etc. You will be able to get a night in hotel accommodation for about £60-70, hotels in central London or closer to airports are very expensive so avoid them.

Shop for cheaper flight to reduce your overall cost.

You don't need to add shopping in your list rather replace that was sightseeing and name few places you will be visiting while in the U.K.

When reapplying make sure that you attach cost breakdown to show the ECO how you plan to spend that money.

£1800 in 7days is high, bring that down when you get a better deals in hotel and flight.

hajimuktar:
@Justwise please kindly advise me on what to do next I have been refused, The refusal letter states

You have stated that you plan to visit the UK for 7 days and that it will cost you £1800.As evidence of your finances you provided your UBA statement which shows your closing balance of 1,570,085.35NGN (3,099.88 at an c exchange rate of 1£ to 506naira..The Cost of ur day trip is approximately 58per cent the funds in ur account

2.I also note that you are single with no dependent children . From your application form and documents submitted, I am not satisfied that you have ties to indicate that you would leave upon the U.K upon completion of your visit.I am not convinced ur circumstances are as stated and that you ate genuinely seeking entry as a visitor, Your application is therefore refused under V4.2 (a) & (C).

In view of the above ,I am not satisfied that you have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable cost in relation to your visit.



I earn 320,000k per month

What is your trip cost breakdown that accumulated to £1800 under 7days?

abi89:
Salary account.

It doesn't matter where the money is as long as you have enough for the trip.

MamaGiovanni:
@justwise @ekpotek and any other person that can help.

Pls I need some advice in filling the confusing part of savings in the accessuk online application.

I have about £4000 saved over time from my salary income. It's in the same account where my salary is paid monthly. Do I declare it as savings? I know someone who was recently refused on account of this issue.

The person had some unspent money in her salary current account. But put in the application that she had no savings. One of the reasons she was refused was that she didn't declare any savings.

Since the money is not in a separate account you don't declare it as savings, as long as you have enough money for the trip that is what matters.

abi89:
Hello Justwise,

I am just about to renew my uk visa, and I want to do a five year visa after applying for over 18 years.Now, I want to put in my domiciliary account and my salary naira account but my balance is low.Does this matter?

Regards.

Your balance in which account is low?

preciouschiomy:
@Justwise, Ekpotek. I got my family permit visa today. I lack words to express how thankful I am to you guys. @Ekpotek you are a darling. Thank you so much for all ur advice. May God bless u abundantly.

Congratulations! Enjoy your time here

ogogo24:
Hello house, thanks for the good work.

I applied for a visit visa, but made a mistake on the date of birth and only realized it after submission and appointment booking. I cancelled the application by requesting a refund and commenced completing a fresh application. I received a mail that I will be informed if my refund/cancellation is approved...

Has anyone had similar experience? How long does it usually take to reach a decision on this?...can't submit the new application as I'm yet to get a confirmation of cancellation on the erroneous one.

Also, does a temporary visit visa holder in the UK has a right to invite a spouse over?

There is no specific time for that but I think they will make a quick decision on that.

You will find it difficult to invite your spouse over on visiting visa.

Laminat:
Hello Mr. Justwise and other members of the forum,
can you pls review my case now, Ihave re- uploaded the attachment.

It was unfortunate the ECO didn't read my cover letter where I stated that the said #400k was a refund of the money I earlier lent my blood brother( as evident in my statement of acct).
Going forward,
Please sirs I have the following questions:
1. Can I additionally( including cover letter) provide any cash flow issues in the body of the application form where additional information is sought??
2. Do I need to submit a new application or there is a way to modify the previous application
3. How helpful is the pension statement of acct in ECo decision
4. Any useful hints.
Thanks and God bless

Please list those documents you submitted for the application

kessel:
@Albion05[b]

Take calm your nerve bro, in conjunction with justwise advice, please do take time to go through your documents again, you never can tell what you missed, still go ahead with the legal proceedings, even countries can sue and be sued, hence, legal proceedings is allowed(here i disagree with justwise and SantaClause advice),the refusal, its their right but the ban, its not, they have only called you fraudulent by banning you and that is only a measure taken when its has been proven beyond every reasonable doubt that some documents you submitted were fake.

[b]@Amy3050


Please oo, no go crash before the grant show for it must surely come.

@Saltino40

We don do musical instrument biz finish abi wey u wan leave me run go OZ...
Everyone waiting for grant, please play it cool and hope for the best... Peace.

You are wrong, you can’t sue any country for refusing you a visa or banning you but you can appeal the ban if there is a provision for that. Any country has the right to turn you back at the Poe even with valid visa and there is nothing you can do about it.

5454Darese:
U can inform ur course advisor that Mabe ur grandpa is not feeling fine and he is under your care and u need to go to Nigeria for few weeks. No one will confirm if u went to Nigeria or not. I have done that for a week before but not up to 5 months

Really?