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Jarus:
I still think I should stand a chance with priority if submitted 9 working days before travel day.

Company (oil company) sponsoring it
Hotel, flight everything already booked and paid for, to accompany my application
Been to the UK couple of times in the past, including October last year.


The only delay to date is my renewed passport which I'm waiting for and which will be ready tomorrow Friday and my application and docs can be submitted Tuesday 2nd October, 9 working days before travel date of 15th October.

I think these facts should make my priority application seamless and be ready within 9 days.

Looks good, maybe you should bite the bullet and go for standard priority

Fedrickcity:
Will i be allowed to Enter Capetown with a one way flight ticket and also with a tourist visa.

You are likely going to be sent back.

Iefosa:
Your first comment scared the hell outta me, so I had to sleep over it haha! Sent you a mail you didn't respond, I want to talk you privately.

She is a very responsible girl, so no no to baby outside wedlock. That would have been a step forward.

Thank you for the heads up, I still want to talk though. Are you with the Diakonie?

You brought this issue openly here for help and people are giving you valid info but now you want to take it private?

Should i close this thread then?

Infiosa:
That is not true ...GTB's Naira Mastercard works now for UK' s visa application. I used it 3 weeks ago for a colleague's UK' s visa application payment.

@Jarus

Jarus:
Oh dear. Have to do super priority.

How things changed so fast (for worse) just within a year. Did standard within 13 days (drop of docs to pick up of visa) this time last year.

Did 6 months then, otherwise would not have needed new visa for this.

This is a recent development, people get visiting within 5days just last year, I guess they have backlogs of applications.

Super priority will work for you in this case

Jarus:
Oh dear.

Any 9 days?

Nope.

Jarus:
So you dont think 9 days is guaranteed for priority service (which is put at 5 days on their website)?

That 5days they stated on their website is a joke, i'm yet to see anybody that got it within 5days since April this year

Jarus:
Oh, thanks.

Running late. My passport is expiring November, so needed a new passport before applying for visa. Went to do passport renewal today. Hoping it will be out by Friday. Monday is publuc holiday., meaning the earliest time I can go for submission is Tuesday, 3rd, which is less than 10 working days from my travel date of 15th.

Now left with priority service option. Doesn't look like regular can be processed within 9 days (application to collection).

Too many issues to contend with for this impromptu UK visit (official travel). Dont want payment to be another issue as I doubt have dollar mastercard. hence this question.

Last time I did UK Visa, got decision email on 10th day and collected on 13th working day.

Wow! if you pull this off then you need to replace Buhari immediately lol.

Though people do get passport the same day(Don't ask me how if you are a Nigerian).

Priority service has replaced standard service recently (sadly) but if you can afford super priority then you stand a good chance.

If you have any friend with domiciliary account that will help

Jarus:
Hi Guys,

Does anyone know whether GTB Naira mastercard is still acceptable for UK visa payment?

I used it last time (last year) I applied but a friend that applied shortly after said he was not able to pay with GTB naira card.

I will appreciate response.

Thanks

Sorry my initial reply was wrong.

Judging by what a lot of people have said here GTB Naira mastercard will not work, use dollar account or get somebody in the UK or US to help you make the payment.

I have read far too many posts in this section about this payment issue with GTB Naira mastercard

ekpotek:
@Justwise. The printout copy of the application form is no longer submitted or accepted anymore. The OP should write a cover note to point out the mistake to the ECO. This will scanned along with other documents to UKVI.

You are right, I realised that the system has changed recently again, a cover letter will do or an email with his application reference number as subject.

opsycares:
Hello house, need information about documents to be submitted at Canadian embassy for study permit. Have secure admission in one of their university and have acceptance letter with me. I try to google the documents needed to be submitted to their embassy. From my research, proof of identity and proof of financial statements were needed. I want to ask the house for useful information on next thing to do and how I'm going to send the documents, how to package it as so on. Kindly give me useful info plz.

There is a thread here for this

westlife79:
Good morning@justwise, I made a mistake while filling my business visa online and my appointment is on Friday. Is there a way I can get to edit my application? A quick response will be appreciated. Thanks.

Correct the mistake on the printout copy before going for your appointment then make a note of it for the ECO if its something serious

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buddiemm:
Okay. I have a copy of their sponsor note addition with me and am using that to construct my argument. My concern is will the reviewer honour what my sponsor just added on the sponsors note during review?

Nobody can give you an honest answer to that, you just have to submit and hope for the best.

buddiemm:
Thank you very much Justwise for your responses. When I scanned the refusal letter to them, I was told they don't need to issue another CoS but to add a SPONSOR NOTE on my CoS so the administrative reviewer can see. My job roles are also listed on the CoS. Please how can I address this issue in the AR form? Can I tell them my sponsor has added a sponsor note?

Yes if you are going for AR then they don't have to reissue the CoS, its only necessary for reapplication, you can mention that in your letter to ECM, having a copy of whatever they added would have helped you argue your point against the refusal.

moogee:
Good afternoon the wise ones in the house, please I need some clarifications. I want to visit UK to attend an inaugural lecture which is for a day, please I want to know what I will select as the reason for traveling, is it business or I should select others and explain that its for inaugural lecture?

That will be fine but you still have to specify it..e.g inaugural lecture

buddiemm:
Please Justwise is there any other way to explain in the CoS except issuing a CoS? Because when I checked caseworkers guidance I saw that a valid CoS must :
1)Be Issued by an A-rated licensed sponsor

2) Have same details as in applicant passport

3) Not have a start date of 3 months before the date of application.

4) Be issued not more than 3 months before the date of application.

5) Have a reference number that links to the CoS checking system.

6) Not have been withdrawn by the sponsor or the home office.

7) Not have been used for a previous application.

Please how can the mistake be rectified by my sponsor now once I am not allowed to add any other document to the administrative review? When I contacted them I was told they have added a note to explain that on SPONSORS NOTE section of my CoS. Thanks

If that charity has being issuing CoS then they should know how CoS checking system works and should be able to clarify the mistake. There is nothing you as an applicant can do, your sponsor should work on the CoS then reissue it again to you.

Yes for AR you are not allowed to add supporting document, you can only write an explanatory letter arguing against ECO's refusal points.

prodam:
Good day peeps,

I really appreciate your effort, and I have read through the pages and still gathering my information.

While trying to get documents together to apply for this PR thing:

Someone sent me a mail he got from a Canada-based immigration consultants where they claim to have slots for work permits and visas.

This package comes with job offers from employers that will sponsor the visa+permit and thereafter collect the fees back from your monthly salaries based on certain percentages ( First 3 - 4 Months).

Kindly advise if this is obtainable. Please help me as it involves a processing fee of 50k for the agreement and documentations.

zandora, dupyshoo, Ehrnie, MummyJaygirls, justwise, welf99

I count on your experience. Thank you again

Don't waste your time and money because its a scam

buddiemm:
Yes Justwise. I submitted a valid CoS. Not yet cancelled or withdrawn by my sponsor or the home office. My sponsor told me they have added a sponsor note now on the CoS to clarify those issues. I don't think the ECO has marked the CoS as used because if it has been marked as used adding a sponsors note won't be possible. It was even stated on my appointment letter that I am going to work on a year contract. Please can you tell me what you mean by a valid CoS because my CoS was valid when I applied. Thanks

The mistake is from your sponsor and you need to forward the refusal letter to them so that they will ratify it.

The CoS they issued you did not explain clearly how your work will benefit them or meet the CoS issuing guideline.

Basically for a CoS to be considered valid it has to meet those standard outlined in the guideline

ekpotek:
I think you misinterpreted the counsel of @Justwise. No one is discouraging you from applying. The point is if you are able to save up to N1.6M, why not sponsor the whole trip? Sometimes relying on a UK resident to part sponsor a visit visa require explaning why they must do this and providing documentation to support the relationship, as there is a potential likelihood over overstaying (free food/accommodation). Believe me, the ECO will be more interested in your monthly salary, monthly expenditures and how you were able to saved 1.6M! Your worries should be convincing the ECO that this money is yours.

You really have time to explain to people who come here expecting to be told what they want to hear.

hohia:
I am sure we understand that none of us is a UK immigration ECO. These are just suggestions and what we think. Be polite please and don't give false hope or outright discouragement. UK visiting visa has no definite rule like PBS visas. I have invited many people with an overdraft in my account and written a good descriptive letter, provided my employment details etc. They were granted visa. Some have had 2yrs visa.

But no mago mago documents please. The ECOs are no fools and know that Nigerians are good at trying funny things. Make whatever you present as convincing as possible. No rush.

What are you on about?

SabrinaTravel:
Dear justwise,

To you it may be a lie, but to most people it's the only way out.

Not everyone will have an opportunity as you. We are here for one single purpose: to be our brothers' keepers. Don't be too wise bro.

I will not be one of the fools neither

SabrinaTravel:
Thanks @moderator for rubbing off my long written revelation. I know it would be removed, and that's why I returned here to check. I believe my message has been passed across already, and absorbed by the nairalanders who are smart enough to read and grab it's worthy content.
By the way, I see no bad in saying the truth. Only truth can settle the mind of a man.

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Read the attachment


Keep deceiving the gullible ones, not me.

You knew that this section is not for questionable post like the one you posted earlier

buddiemm:
Justwise, please find the attached refusal page as I resnapped it. Thanks for your help.

Did you submit a valid CoS from the charity organization you are going to work for?

Baywood:
You dont get it. I have project that I handle in the village.

I said I can build my account to 1.6 Million. Is that out of place.

My brother chose to sponsor me because he has the money.

Sure i don't

Baywood:
Justwise...

My friend in UK, who's also a British citizen has sent me:
* Invitation Letter
* Data page of his British Passport

My brother has given me:
* His 6 months bank statement with balance of 2.6 Million Naira.

My employer has given me:
* Letter outlining when I was employed and my monthly salary and the approval to travel.

I have gotten my:
* 6 months bank statement with the balance of 800,000 Naira.
* 6 months payslip
* Wedding certificate
* Traditional marriage and wedding pictures
* Wife and child picture with me.

My monthly salary is 120,000 Naira and I spend like 70,000 Naira every month.

I planned to spend 600,000 Naira for the trip, covering only flight tickets and few expenses.

My friend in the UK will feed and accommodate me. I plan to stay only 4 weeks.

The 600,000 Naira I planned to spend will be given to me by my brother.

Please, check. Is there any other documents I will need to include?

Thank you sir.

Baywood:
From salary.

I earn 120k per month. I have worked with this company for 8 years now.

Travel expenses.
1. Flight tickets (round ticket) Lagos to London = 300k

2. London to Manchester (Round ticket) 50k.

3. My host will accommodate and feed me.

You claimed that your current balance is 800K just few minutes ago and now its 1.6M?

If you have 1.6M in your account then why is your brother sponsoring you?

Baywood:
So, 1.6 Million Naira cannot afford my trip to the UK when my host will provide me accommodation and feeding? I don't get it.

..1.6M from? Your salary? Business earning? Share?