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Thatfiyahgirl:
Hi all. Goodevening. I'm new here and I have a question and I need your help please.
I studied in the uk for 2 years and moved back last year. I plan to visit for 2 weeks and I plan to stay with my friend. We lived together while I was schooling in the uk. She's British. I'm using my dads bank statement so Does she need to send me an invite, her passport page and utility. And can she send it via email so I print out? Thank you in advance.

kuchikau1:
@worry359
In the CAS statement, is english language certificate a requirement for visa application?
What if your school waved it because you choose english as your first language and language of instruction?

Jerry55:
No it wasn't .

Jerry55:
@ justwise it doesn't matter who has the savings provided you have access to the funds to sustain you both. Even when I went for my appeal the home office rep said that since I now meet the requirements i can go back home and apply. Why I was rejected initially was because the funds in the savings wasn't enough. If ur sponsor doesn't earn the required 18600, you need to have a savings of 62,500 pounds.

Jerry55:
Thanks @ Brightingsus @ justwise she isn't at the moment that's why i said ealier that I relied only on my savings.

Jerry55:
Hello all,
Pls I need your advice. I recently was refused a settlement visa on the basis of financial requirement. Since my wife was studying at the moment I submitted evidence of my savings in Nigeria which was not enough. I appealed the decision which was eventually dismissed. I produced a new statement on the day of the hearing to prove that I now meet the financial requirement but that didn't help as the judge said the home office decision was right as I did not meet the requirement at the time of application. I am planning to go back to Nigeria in 2weeks time to apply from there. My questions are

1. Since i have been with my wife all this time in the uk, would I still need to show evidences of communication e.g call logs, chat history etc.

2. Since we have been living together in thesame house, would she still need to provide evidence that the accommodation is suitable for the both of us? As I have bank statement and drivers licence with the said address on them.

3. Am I allowed to use the priority service as I was told I may not use it if I have ealier been refused a visa.

romefe:
I am my wife are PR but i have a daughter which was not included in the application
because of so many reasons. We need to bring her down to Canada to continue her
study since she is still a minor and i have contacted my Province adoption office in
Winnipeg but they don't have any good information for me to adopt her. I will need
useful advice on what to do to be able to get her across since applying for study is
expensive when she is suppose to get it cheap.

romefe:
The truth is i try to add her as a child and apply for her she will be denied automatically since nothing about her was mention in the application which can even lead to misrepresentation. Lawyers here will tell you no problem except the few good ones that why i am thinking of adopting. For issue of if is my daughter i cannot give you 100% answer but she have live with me all her life and her mum only see her once every 5years and she id 15 now. Thanks for your reply and hope for more

Liloupazzo:
Thank you for the reply. I have additional questions:
-About the courses and other instituion do you think I have better to put the title my bachelor course ( bachelor in business admistration) to say that it is in the same field that the MBA that I intend to do is relevent?

-They didn't ask about other institutes during the course , is it enough if I say it wasn't asked and I didn't talk about that during the interview?

- About the question where will you live: Can I add that I have provided the same adress on my online application, TB test and tenancy. And also if they replied NO when I asked if it is about the adress then I couldn't talk about the accomodation ?

It will be very helpful for me to have your answer because I want to send a good AR! If I send it early it will be beneficial for me right?

Elixir123:
Good morning everyone ! I've been a silent reader but decided to join fully .I appreciate the camaraderie here and helpful tips. I and my husband are interested in processing our PR visa to Canada and from this forum I've heard time and time again , that one can do it without using an agent .
The thing is we do not have relatives in Canada that we are aware of or close to .I and hubby are in our 20s,are graduates from Nigerian institutions and have considerable work experience ( as a lawyer and Elect/ mech Engr respectively).Neither one of us has a masters degree yet.
Pls which route will favor us in terms of point accumulation: Federal Express Entry or PNP? And how do we get started?
Thanks family.I'm all ears!

Achonky:
Hello guys/Justwise, my visa was refused on 25th January because I used my uncle's account without any court document as proof that he is my legal guardian(I don't have any certificate of adoption). I have gotten the required maintenance funds into my personal account and the 28 days of holding matures by 4th of march after which I intend to reapply. But I have 2 concerns;

1. It's my salary account and the only activity within this 28days period is the payment of my February salary into the account. I had 1.5m before now and I got 1.2m into the account to meet up the required balance. This was done within 2 days before I started counting my 28 days. How many days ADVISABLY should my statement reflect, the 28days only? or more? (considering the sudden deposit of 1.2m which I think could attract probe)
2. While filling my online form, do I need to mention/give an explanation as to why I am no longer using my uncle or just wait to be asked at the interview.

Am being so meticulous because I understand that chances of getting a visa after a refusal is slimmer as more probe is usually done for previously refused applicants.
Kindly lend me your CANDID advice/opinion please.

Liloupazzo:
In london, near london bridge

I have prepared something for the administrative review , please can you tell me if it is good:

- I was asked about my interest for other courses in UK and I said that I have not considered other courses while planning to come to UK because I already knew what program I will do for the master when I started my bachelor courses in Senegal and it is directly linked to my bachelor courses. Furthermore I had very good reasons to choose this particular course and institution as well and I gave explanations during the interview. I have not been asked about other institutions during the interview.

-I don't agree with the second reason because I know exactly where I planned to live in UK. I have provided a tenancy of an accommodation where I plan to live.During the interview I asked if the question was about the adress and the two interviewers replied "NO" then I said london, thinking they were asking about the city. I know exactly the travel requirements to the college because I have done many researches and asked also to my friends living in London. I couldn't reply to a question that has not been asked or guess it.

- This is a saving account and I don't use it for any purposes other than my expected studies in United Kingdom. Previous deposits were made before the statement that I have submitted and further checks can be made to verify. I have provided my brother's financial documents and employment information in support of my application to prove the origin of funds in my bank account as he is funding me.

I truly believe that there was misunderstanding during my interview and that I am a genuine student because I meet all the requirements and I have done all the necessary reseaches for my studies in United Kingdom.

gentlii:
Thank u so much.

askari01:
His budget is 800 pounds,

450 for flight
250 for shopping
100 for miscellaneous
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800 total.

Hi mum would take care of his wellbeing in the UK.

Jethrolite:
Hello, I sent you a PM last week but have received no reply.

Liloupazzo:
In london, near london bridge

I have prepared something for the administrative review , please can you tell me if it is good:

- I was asked about my interest for other courses in UK and I said that I have not considered other courses while planning to come to UK because I already knew what program I will do for the master when I started my bachelor courses in Senegal and it is directly linked to my bachelor courses. Furthermore I had very good reasons to choose this particular course and institution as well and I gave explanations during the interview. I have not been asked about other institutions during the interview.

-I don't agree with the second reason because I know exactly where I planned to live in UK. I have provided a tenancy of an accommodation where I plan to live.During the interview I asked if the question was about the adress and the two interviewers replied "NO" then I said london, thinking they were asking about the city. I know exactly the travel requirements to the college because I have done many researches and asked also to my friends living in London. I couldn't reply to a question that has not been asked or guess it.

- This is a saving account and I don't use it for any purposes other than my expected studies in United Kingdom. Previous deposits were made before the statement that I have submitted and further checks can be made to verify. I have provided my brother's financial documents and employment information in support of my application to prove the origin of funds in my bank account as he is funding me.

I truly believe that there was misunderstanding during my interview and that I am a genuine student because I meet all the requirements and I have done all the necessary reseaches for my studies in United Kingdom.

Achonky:
Hello guys/Justwise, my visa was refused on 25th January because I used my uncle's account without any court document as proof that he is my legal guardian(I don't have any certificate of adoption). I have gotten the required maintenance funds into my personal account and the 28 days of holding matures by 4th of march after which I intend to reapply. But I have 2 concerns;

1. It's my salary account and the only activity within this 28days period is the payment of my February salary into the account. I had 1.5m before now and I got 1.2m into the account to meet up the required balance. This was done within 2 days before I started counting my 28 days. How many days ADVISABLY should my statement reflect, the 28days only? or more? (considering the sudden deposit of 1.2m which I think could attract probe)
2. While filling my online form, do I need to mention/give an explanation as to why I am no longer using my uncle or just wait to be asked at the interview.

Am being so meticulous because I understand that chances of getting a visa after a refusal is slimmer as more probe is usually done for previously refused applicants.
Kindly lend me your CANDID advice/opinion please.

askari01:
My friend who wants to visit his mother in the UK is ready to apply for the Visa, here are the documents he is submitting with his application-

Invitation letter , Red passport biodata Page with other documents from mother

120K monthly salary with 620k balance
Employment letter
Salary review letter
Leave approval letter
Introduction letter
Self intro letter
Recommendation letter from work
I.d card
Payslips,
Flight reservation
Wedding certificate with pictures and family pics, childhood pics with late dad and mum
Father's death certificate

His mum gave him her passport biodata and utilty billz with an affidavit of change of name cos she remarried after my friends father passed away and the new hubby took her to London and she became a citizen.. Pls my ogas, kindly let me know if these docs are enough.

Established:
@justwise

I meant from my personal savings here in Nigeria and not over there in UK.

About my monthly salary... Hmmm, I'm a civil servant (protocol officer). It is well


For my ticket, my uncle (guardian) here in Nigeria would cater for that. He's a lecturer. He sponsored my previous trip to the UK in 2012.

kuchikau1:
...
How is application document verified at the embassy?

fikki1:
seriously, dunno who did, I just asked a question... N d next thing banned... Its so surprising...

Established:
@justwise, @frontpagelawyer and all other gurus. Please I need your help on this bothering me.


I have been to the UK before while I was in my final year in the university on a Family Visit visa to spend time with my cousins. Before applying, I stated that I would spend 6 weeks in the UK with my cousins but I spent 4 months over there and I came back to do my National service.


My Uncle who is more like a guardian sponsored my trip and paid for my airfare to go and spend time with my other relatives in the UK.

Now, I'm no more a student. I'm working and been working since 2014 till now. I want to go on holiday and this time around... It's not my uncle in the uk inviting me but rather our family friend. I would like to go and spend time with my friends and go on the London eye, Buckingham palace, Trafalgar square, Chinatown and also visit the roman baths in Bath and also shop for some few clothes.

My monthly salary after tax is 175pounds. I give 10pounds to a little cousin of mine in senior high school to supplement her pocket money from her parents. I've been saving too and have 1600pounds in my personal account.

I don't really save in my salary account. I get bonuses at work and some monies from my boyfriend, uncle and my parents.

Our family friend who is inviting me for holidays would cater for food and accommodation whilst my uncle (guardian) would take care of my flight. He would give me 800pounds for my air ticket.

I plan to use 500pounds from my own savings over there in the UK for living expenses.


Please do I stand a chance ? I'm worried because sometimes it's not about your travel experience. Plus it's not my other relative in the UK inviting me this time around but rather a family friend.

I'm also worried about the answers to put under income and expenditure.



Please help me.

Established:
@justwise
2012

KemBee86:
Hello everyone,
I hope you are all having a splendid weekend, I need help!
I applied first week in December and last week Monday I contacted ukvi via email with regards to the status of my application and I was replied that decision has been made.
Till now I haven't gotten a decision mail from Sheffield and Teleperfprmance hasn't even ticked the decision made button.
So Wat do I do next?? It's already 12 weeks

Established:
@justwise, @frontpagelawyer and all other gurus. Please I need your help on this bothering me.


I have been to the UK before while I was in my final year in the university on a Family Visit visa to spend time with my cousins. Before applying, I stated that I would spend 6 weeks in the UK with my cousins but I spent 4 months over there and I came back to do my National service.


My Uncle who is more like a guardian sponsored my trip and paid for my airfare to go and spend time with my other relatives in the UK.

Now, I'm no more a student. I'm working and been working since 2014 till now. I want to go on holiday and this time around... It's not my uncle in the uk inviting me but rather our family friend. I would like to go and spend time with my friends and go on the London eye, Buckingham palace, Trafalgar square, Chinatown and also visit the roman baths in Bath and also shop for some few clothes.

My monthly salary after tax is 175pounds. I give 10pounds to a little cousin of mine in senior high school to supplement her pocket money from her parents. I've been saving too and have 1600pounds in my personal account.

I don't really save in my salary account. I get bonuses at work and some monies from my boyfriend, uncle and my parents.

Our family friend who is inviting me for holidays would cater for food and accommodation whilst my uncle (guardian) would take care of my flight. He would give me 800pounds for my air ticket.

I plan to use 500pounds from my own savings over there in the UK for living expenses.


Please do I stand a chance ? I'm worried because sometimes it's not about your travel experience. Plus it's not my other relative in the UK inviting me this time around but rather a family friend.

I'm also worried about the answers to put under income and expenditure.



Please help me.

kuchikau1:
...
I have confirmed fron gov.uk, its free of charge for: holders of :
commonwealth
chevening
fullbright and
british marshall scholarships.
Thanks tho.

Liloupazzo:
Hello @justwise and everyone here, I have been refused a tier 4 student visa ( got the refusal letter on thursday 25th february) for not being a genuine student.
The 3 reasons given by the ECO were not fair at all

- He said that I just stated "london" when they asked where will you live in UK , but I asked to the two interviewers who were taking not at the VAC if it is about my adress they said NO. Then I replied that I will live in london. I have submitted a tenancy of an accomodation with my application. He said that I gave a simplistic answer.

-Second: He said that I stated that I haven't considered other courses or institutes in the UK. But the interviewers didn't ask about institutes and I choosen to do an MBA well before deciding to come to UK, it is directly linked to my bachelor degree (BBA).during the interview I gave reasons why I have choosen this particular institution.

-third: He said that there is no activity in the acount and no evidence or explanation has been provided to prove the origin of my funds. But the previous deposits were made befor the 28 days in my bank statement and I have provided my brother's payslips, annual income, employment letter to prove origin of fund.

So all the 3 reasons were wrong, can you please help me because I don't know what to do!!!
I was awarded 40 points !