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shakol91:
It's only an aggressive egoistic person will tag his fellow country men "morally bankrupt and intellectually incoherent people because they opposed his crass ineptitude idea. Keep attacking, the more you do that, the more we no send.

TheManOfTheYear:
I never knew ooo

Guccigucci:
Pls house I'm presently in the UK portsmouth to be precise starting my msc program in January,I want my wife to apply for dependant visa to join me pls what are the requirements i would need and please shed more light on
-the exact cost of visa application and IHS
-The maintenance cost has been In my account since 6th of Dec at date exactly do i print the statement of account
-other requirements that you feel would make them not refuse her the visa
Thank you

nomad26:
Yes you can. Start date on my CoS was 15 days before I even applied for the entry visa and it was approved. Although I also included​ a note addressing this in the additional information section of my application form.

xxmxx:
@justwise

I have been assigned a certificate of sponsorship from my sponsor and want to apply for my Tier 2 visa. The issue is, the job start date on my CoS is 2nd January 2018 but I cannot apply before this date. I can apply on the 5th or 8th January. The CoS will expire in March.
Can I apply after the stated start date if it is still before the expiry date of my CoS?

fatima04:
Also, which one is better azimo or world remit? Or.......

blank:
Niger wives as in wives from the country called Niger. If you marry a wife from there , there is a special waiver you get and don't go through the normal process of regularisation. It seemed pretty clear to me.

phulxpression:
I want to say a big thank you to everyone that av shared their experiences esp Oga BJ.May God's blessings never cease in your family.I read from page 1 to d last page,very insightful and inspiring stories.
I finished service since 2011 up till now I couldn't get a meaningful job to help my mum that has indeed struggled to see me through school.Am indeed devastated right now ,don't know if I can still make it in life.Things are just so difficult.
Pls if God has laid it in your heart to help someone this new year and change their story for better.Am available.
I sell second hand clothes and I take it around offices ,am not d lazy type.just need more cash to expand d business.
I studied Biochemistry if you have a job for me.Thanks and God bless u.

So sorry for derailing the thread..

MamaGiovanni:
Thank you Sir

MamaGiovanni:
Hello everyone. Justwise and other well informed people on this forum.

I'm a married mother of two young children (ages 2yrs and 8 months old) and I'm planning to take a trip to the UK for an exam early next year.

This exam is very important for my career progression and I've been planning for it for about 2 yrs now.

My husband earns about 250k per month while I earn 140k per month after tax... Though this varies monthly cos some months I earn more due to bonuses and leave allowance... Bringing my take home to about 200k per month during these periods . This is perfectly explained on my account statement and salary slips.

I work in a private company.


I plan to sponsor myself for the trip. So my hubby and I agreed that he will see to 90% the bills in the family while I save most of my salary. I've consistently done this for 2 yrs now.

I've managed to save about N2m now from my salary.

I save at least 80k per month. The months I receive bonuses I save over a 100k.

My spending is at least 40k per month. Some months I spend about 70k.

My monthly spending is basically on Monroe personal expenses like transport, airtime etc

I usually spend about 10k monthly on groceries/minor things just to assist my hubby though he gives me about 70k in cash for monthly house expenses.

My question:

1) when filling the online form. When asked for my living expenses... How much do I put? Cos some months I spend 40k ...other months I can spend as much as 70k depending on my take home.

2) financial dependents: although my hubby is the main bread earner. I still contribute a token towards my children's well being. Eg buying baby formula, diapers etc. Costing about 10-15k per month.
I'm confused as whether to add my 2 children as financial dependents.

Pls advice. I'll ask more questions as I proceed with the application.

Thank you very much.

pocohantas:
Na only broke guys dey obsess over pussy mileage. Correct made guys look out for women that'll compliment and respect them. If she is a virgin, refurbished virgin, undercover virgin, fine...but, they have no time to bother over frivolity. I didn't say refurbished olosho, that one is a different case.

Where are all the guys that were bashing her on behalf of Ikechukwu?

See one above me
They are ready to turn prepaid meter and install themselves inside your pussy. That's why they don't have time to make money. Rich men know the secret, they chase bills.

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If my comment pain you, hide your face .

mofedamijo:
Its normal oga,if ure sending money with goods it is allowed,but there is a limit,n then u need to declare it on the form,Nigerians do that alot rather than pay western union they put it in a coded place in the goods been sent,i dont buy the idea though,

selfmadeboss:
I was searching for his to get a residence permit for my fiance and surprisingly stumbled into this shit in the Nigeria immigration website of all places. Why call her a niger wife for heavens sake.
Please save your, "it's short form for a Nigerian explanation".

chinonyinye:
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she is still in contact and the person is her friend, the person sent things then his money in a bag in the box but it was detected through scanning at customs. she is still in contact with the friend and has proof of the waybill. I think d problem is from d naija pple .

chinonyinye:
Hi, good evening people. I'm seriously confused and I need your assistance in unraveling this. Last week Friday, an acquaintance of my mom in the US sent her some stuff through interlinks, the person was asked not to clear them (customs) that she will do that here in Nigeria, sent her the screenshot of the receipt, and also the tracking number. She was even told the flight it was coming on. on Saturday, the person chatted her up and told her to go pick up her stuff from the airport in Lagos. only for the company people to call her and told her they saw money in the bag of which they told her the amount and she confirmed it. Dat was the genesis of the problem o. They were saying that due to the amount of money in the bag, that to clear it will be a problem, they asked her to bring #30000 to help her clear it, she paid on Saturday for them to bring the box only for them to start saying that its not a small matter o that his boss spent #150000 to clear it, till now parcel we've not seen. pls, have we been scammed or what cos we are very confused?

zoemummy:
Hello Justwise, please don't what? Kindly clarify what you are instructing against. Thanks.

bjayNL:
@justwise
I finished BTech in Applied Geology second class lower (2.92 GPA)
I seriously need your advice house...
Should I apply for a second Undergraduate degree in Canada in a related course, and what would be my chances of getting a VISA....?

I already have an admission to study Advance Diploma in Water quality but with all the sad news about Student Visa on this thread I just have to stop processing and find another course...

I could have gone for masters but my Grade is quite low... House your assistance would be highly helpful..

Also note I'll be 28 by 2018 kindly advise please...

Akfakorede:
Seems i am the one not understanding
Ok. ill send an image


You see the part i circled in the image below. I don't have any of those documents. @justwise
Is there a solution out. What can i do?

Akfakorede:
Yes @justwise

Akfakorede:
So bank statements alone is sufficient??
@justwise

Akfakorede:
My parents

What i really mean is I don't have Employment letter of sponsor, and CAC documents/certificate of registration, tax clearance certificate(s), if the already mentioned is not available, invoices, transaction receipts and rent receipts can play here to prove sources of income.

@justwise

Akfakorede:
Hi, I don't have evidence for this

[b]Financial document/source of income and proof of relationship

If you sponsor is a working class then the following:
- Employment letter of sponsor, 6 months Pay-slip, work Id and Introductory letter if possible.
- 6 months bank statement of the sponsor with adequate funds and a reference letter attached to it by the bank (bank letter head, signed and stamped).
- Any asset of the sponsor e.g Land documents but in some cases if not available, don't worry
- Sponsors may be self/father/mother/brother/sister/uncle/cousin/inlaw/wife/husband. The idea of family friend I can't guarantee anyone.

If you sponsor is a business man/woman/person/self-sponsor entrepreneur then the following:
- 6 months bank statement of a sponsor with adequate funds and a reference letter attached to it by the bank (on bank letter head, signed and stamped).
- CAC documents/certificate of registration, tax clearance certificate(s), if the already mentioned is not available, invoices, transaction receipts and rent receipts can play here to prove sources of income.
- Land documents if available.
[/b]
I do have bank statements but i don't have evidence of parents income or emplyment. also, my parents don't own a business or part of a business. Please what is the solution out.
Thanks
@jnyuwa02
@weirdpc
@justwise

DonDraper:
You asked for it so here it is. I hope after eating all that rice and chicken you still have energy to read my long post. On a lighter note, it may help speed up your digestion


Greetings everyone, firstly I would like to appreciate all the contributors on this forum. Your inputs have been invaluable to me resulting to a seamless missionary journey. It is heartwarming to read posts about members getting visas after the period of visa denials. To those who got theirs I say congratulations and to those who didn’t, work on the feedbacks received and reapply. I look forward to good tidings in 2018. Amen.


This post is to give back to the community I have learnt so much from. It would also be my pleasure to share some tips I got from members offline. Truly, CBPs and VOs read this thread so I would use the opportunity to lend my voice to the discussions on discounts and packages for international self-paying patients. Kindly bear with me if this post is too long, although, I’ve divided it into 3 parts (Pre-trip, Pre-LO Arrival, and The Return Home) to help with that.


PRE-TRIP
Online reviews proved useful in choosing a hospital and an associated OB-GYN among the usual suspects around Houston: WHMC, Oakbend, HNWMC, Methodist Sugarland, Memorial, and Doctores Para Ti etc. Moreover, the right decisions are made when you invest time in reviewing pros and cons of options available to you. I highly recommend this habit. So, look out for my review on the hospital and OB-GYN in subsequent posts. Furthermore, I ensured that I read all the recent POE experiences posted on this thread especially those related to Houston IAH – our POE. In addition, I sent the unnecessary Change of Intent mail and got the usual response. With these knowledge, I armed myself with the advised burden of proof listed below:


1. About $9k cash
2. Return ticket
3. Bank account statements: Naira and Dollar accounts
4. Dollar Debit card
5. Employment letter
6. Correspondence with Houston North-West Medical Centre’s (HNWMC) Financial Counsellor.
7. Correspondence with Dr Xydas’ Office Manager
8. Appointment letter from Dr Xydas’ OM stating total bill
9. Details of HNWMC package for self-pay patients (called Miracle Moments)
10. Marriage certificate
11. Airbnb receipt stating house address in Houston
12. Change of Intent correspondence


I was at 34 weeks when I left Naija with DH aboard an Air France (AF) flight. In-flight service was just ok; the flight crew could have done better by truly giving special treatment to pregnant women as stated on their website. Notwithstanding, the layover was short and we benefited from the Flying Blue Programme so overall the trip was great. While booking my flight I didn’t request for a wheelchair because I am Wonder Woman. LOL. But seriously, I didn’t feel I needed it besides walking is good for you and the baby. Consequently, yours truly strolled the distance from boarding gate to CBP. At Houston IAH, the length of the queues was fair, hence within minutes of joining the queue, it was our turn with CBP. See transcript below (bear in mind encounter was less than 3 minutes):


CBP: Hello
DH: Hi
CBP: Can I have your passports, please?
DH: (Hands over our passports)
CBP: What are you here for? (as he tries to locate DH’s visa page)
DH: We are here for vacation and to give birth to our baby.
CBP: Oh cool! Congratulations! How much do you have with you?
DH: About $9k
CBP: Any food stuffs?... Oh I see you declared some.
DH: Yes, Nigerian food stuffs.
CBP: Please place your fingers on the machine (takes our biometrics and stamps us in for 6 months and directs us to luggage area) Enjoy your stay and all the best.
Me: (Chuckling and wishing him well as DH picks up our passports)


With pleasure, I checked to confirm the stamp so what happen to Okon won’t repeat itself. LOL. I remember someone posted here that CBP forgot to stamp her PP after their encounter therefore I had to double check. Anyway, after picking up our bags, an officer stopped us on our way out and directed us to Agric. At Agric, chicken noodles, chicken flavour Knorr (bird flu issue), tubers of yam (pests transfer issue), and one pepper soup spice (can’t remember the local name) were seized. Fortunately, others scaled through - ground egusi, beans, other pepper soup spices, Knorr, ground pepper, poundo, semo, garri, and ground crayfish. At the airport back home, we got a thumbs up from Nigerian Customs and Immigrations during the baggage search because we used Ziplocs to package food items neatly….. *badt gal*


PRE-TRIP TIPS
1. Register on a travel fare aggregator website for price alerts on your travel dates to your destination of choice. When the price is at or below your budget, hurry up and book. Confirm the airline baggage policy of the cabin and for infants to enable proper planning. What is applicable to Delta Air Lines may not be to Qatar Airways. We fell into that trap. Watch out for Part 3 (The Return Home) of my story.
2. Proximity to the hospital and OB-GYN’s office (for the regular ante-natal and post-natal visits) is very important. It will save you a lot on transportation, time and stress. I’d advise that you stay in an apartment close to these places. If you plan to stay with relatives/friends who reside far, ensure you do your Cost Vs Benefit analysis before making the decision.
3. You may already know this, nevertheless, I’ll drop it here. Travel light so you can have space and weight allowance should you decide to shop. Additionally, you can travel with an XL foldable duffel bag (without rollers) that weigh almost nothing instead of carrying those weighty luggage despite being empty. Bear in mind that most airlines kick against matted woven bags aka Ghana must go.
4. Last but not the least, is the burden of proof. Ensure you have it ready and neatly arranged for your POE. Having it gives you the confidence to face any form of interrogation if the need arises.



MEANINGS OF ABBREVIATIONS FOR PART 6 NEWBIES
FTM – First Time Moms
PP - Passport
LO – Little One
VO – Visa Officer
OB-GYN – Obstetrician-Gynecologist
IAH – Houston George Bush Int’l Airport
CBP – Customs and Border Protection Officer
DS/DD/DH/DW – Dear Son/Daughter/Husband/Wife
MIL/SIL/BIL/FIL – Mother/Sister/Brother/Father In-law
WHMC – West Houston Medical Center

Explorers:
The best gifts out of the gifts from under the christmas tree can be the gift of friendship.


May the new season bring in lots of happiness for you and your loved ones.




Merry Christmas and i wish us a very successful year ahead.



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DonDraper:
Merry Christmas!!! Glad to see our beloved thread has moved to chapter 6. A lot of helpful information have been well documented for newbies. Kudos to @justwise and @DisGuy for the great job as always. My "missionary journey" experience is coming up soon, I hope it helps someone.

OmoBendel24:
All hail Neff, all hail Justwise! We are here with you people, following too....

But loads of veterans seem to have hibernated from my observation these few days I have come in to peep on this thread yet again. Wia dem all go na? Hope every every well sha? Many regards all!

bubelahot:
Merry Xmas to all the fabulous people that makes the thread rock.
This thread helped me in my missionary journey last year.
I read this thread everyday just to keep my self abreast of things happening.
I am not pregnant o
I think I have hung my boots ooo
Training these kids no bi moi moi.
Justwise and Co.....keep up the good work....
Merry Xmas once again...

nefertitiram:
Merry Xmas JW. But y u nor wait till 01/01/2018 eh kwa?

I have sent u one Xmas chicken. E de road de trek de come.

But wait... After JW it seems I'm one of the oldest members of this thread. From pre- tsunami to season 1 to season 6. Back to back.

Lemme spread my mat here. Before commenting, everyone must pay homage to me.
One Schnapps
One snuff
One he goat
100k in cash. If not JW will delete ya post.

chuksdewigs:
Good day everyone and merry Xmas to y'all..please I have a question.
I was recently refused a USA student visa but I applied to a Canadian school for admission. Expecting admission by January. My question is I hope it would not be an issue for me when applying for a Canadian visa..I hope the Canadian embassy wouldn't see it as a cause to deny me too...please I need your suggestions guys..been thinking about it lately..
Another question is..are the statements of account usually verified by the embassy?