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Simplesoul05:
Learning more and more every day.

I have a tax card from 2013 but each expired yearly but this year own card is not ready for collection. My question.... should I print the ones that has expired(water marked) written on it or I should just include d tax cards? Or I should just ignore d 2 options since its indicated on my monthly pay slip(tax deducted)

Justwise
Abnot
Vicjustice

Not needed as an employee.

mel3assy:
I will go. And hide my pregnancy. I think week 35 is ok. I wear loose clothes and head cover.

Don't do it because it will end in tears.

Starsparklel:
good Day all. Pls I need concise advice on my visa refusal. I applied for a tourist visa, in Nov to travel to the UK to spend Christmas and visit my sister and her families..I applied as self employed.. Presented my CaC papers,, family pictures, utility bills of my sis abroad, previous travel recitpts,shop pictures,personal income tax,sponsor bio data,corporate acc statement. but got refused based on the fact that there very discrepancies on my tax papers not corresponding with the monthly income I stated, which was a mistake made by my lawyer which I had to go to Rirs complained and payed up the stipulated tax for the income I claimed, also swore an affidavit backing it up and used it in the next application.. Also they said how do they know am the owner of the company account am using..so I went to the bank got a reference form stating am the sole signatory to the account.which I also used in the next application.after making the corrections I applied two weeks later that's in Dec and got rejected again..this is the second refusal later. Pls what do you advice I do..what are the necessary requirement and paperwork I need to provide in my next application.. How can iexplain the reason for the huge some of money, do I need to back it up with police reports, bank statement of where it came from or company letter with the company letterhead stating why the transaction occurred in my acc?? Also how do I prove my cousin is my relative? It would have been easier to prove that if the person is biologically related.. Pls I need clarity on what to do Exactly inordered to have a smooth application.

You are not qualified to be given a visiting visa because you can't afford that trip. Money and tax certificate you presented are built up Just to get a visa because they did not reflect your true economic and social conditions.

Note this statement in VO's refusal letter: I am aware that document such as these are readily available in Nigeria...

My advice to you is ..give it a break for now until your circumstances change significantly

CastedDude:
Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose in his usual manner of interacting with citizens -caused another scene yesterday along Akure-Ado road after helping a young man suffering from eye cataract with a note of referral.

The governor who stopped along the road on his way from the Thanksgiving Service for gov Emmanuel Udom at Uyo, searched out the unknown young man who had earlier contacted him by phone and gave him a note referring him to a medical doctor.

The astonished crowd which had gathered erupted in praise, jubilation and prayer for the governor.

Source; http://www.nationalhelm.com/2016/02/govermor-fayose-causes-scene-as-he.html

Public stunt

Portsmouth86:
Thank you

I've added him on the council tax electric and water bills already, council are sending revised bill with both our names so will start my new file of cohabitation haha

Lol..real cohabitation

Post this here https://www.nairaland.com/2655931/general-uk-visa-enquiries-part/53#2655931.1702

Portsmouth86:
Hey everyone the wait is finally over and we did it we got a big fat YES

Congratulations! I'm not surprised though because you did your job with the application.

Enjoy your marriage.

mel3assy:
Hello. I an Egyptian living in Saudi With my husband. I am 14 wks pegnant. I did the interview last week. But I said I am not pregnant I applied for tourism. I got the visa today yaaay. But I am scared of denial of entry. Should I send them an email about discovering pregnancy and chang in plans. Or shall I take my chances in the airport.

Please disregard those negative comments, feel free to post questions here.


@ your question. Since you denied being pregnant during the interview you are most likely to be sent back at POE. Think long and hard before taking the risk of travel for the child birth.

Abefeokin:
Wot are u doing here?

This is unacceptable, nairaland is for everybody Nigerian or not.

chloe7:
Thank you so much Ladyg my friend, so guys I finally got my visa approved today and I thank God for everything, justwise tsetsefly iRyan adigunomomama and everyone that has been with me in this my quest for a visa, I finally got it this morning at the Lagos Consulate

Finally!

Congratulations

Yorubago:
Because it is an individual trip and not a company trip

Ok.

RetroBoy:
Thanks.
I work for the Ondo State Government, and payment of salaries have been irregular(owed 3 months now) , with the result that my present balance cannot possibly fund the trip.
I have gotten some money now for the trip which I have lodged into my account. ..I must say booking for the exam in the UK is something I didn't really envisage, as the March slots in Nigeria were filled up.
Anyway, my questions are:
1. Will the lump transfer of money raise a red flag?
2. My cousin is helping me out with some of the money. Do I need to mention and/or get proof of that?
3. Do I need yo explain why my account hasn't had enough money (the whole 'oewd salaries' thing)?
Thanks again

1. Yes.

2. Yes.

3. Yes.

RetroBoy:
Good day, house.
I got my IELTS scores a few weeks ago and found out that there are no available slots for the PLAB 1 exam in Nigeria. The next time is 10 months away in November. I don't want to wait that long, so I booked for the exam in June in the UK, and got a confirmation email. I had to do that before the new fee charge(over a hundred pounds more than what I paid) came into effect.
I am now planning to apply for a visa for the exam, and I am particularly bothered about the minimum balance I should have in my account. The need for the visa is rather sudden and unplanned (as I never knew I was going to miss the March date and I don't want to wait till November). I have managed to get money into my account (I have been moving money in and out of it) for the purpose of the visa.
My questions are:
1. Will my chances be jeopardized by these apparent transfer of money within a short period of time (I intend to apply in March) ?
2. I plan to stay with my cousin during my one week stay (he is also a medical doctor working in the UK). What documents do I need to prove that? Do I need proof that he is my cousin?


Thanks in anticipation of your prompt response

1. Read just few pages back for post who got their visas for PLAB 1 exam.

2. You need his tenancy agreements, data page of his passport, salary account/payslips and letter of invitation stating that you will be staying with his throughout your exam period.

Yorubago:
Not at all,I am sponsoring the trip myself

Why is your company not sponsoring you? Why do you want to sponsor yourself while working for a company?

asiwaju325:
I wanted to travel to one of these countries but @ a point am confused base on some condition that doesn't convincely explained like "Visa on Arrival","Visa free for 3,6 month" someone should please help me with meaning of those curved ("terms.

Visa on arrival = you will be given a visa at their airport, meaning that you don't need to apply for visa before leaving Nigeria.

Visa free for 6= you can visit that country with out a visa and stay for 3 months before leaving

fados4sure:
The person that told you should be able to assist you. If you must know, Georgia is d only country in EU that stil use fire wood to cook & secondly, everyday so many Georgians are been smuggle to Ukraine

Not an EU country

amenmen1:
How many year does it take a nigeria passport to expire

5

olusmarth:
Hello rooms. , p p p a Shegen visa to Italy pls how easy is it to cross to Germany? As i'll be going very soon.....

You can travel from Italy to Germany without any prob because they are both schengen countries.

kay1one2:
just got off the phone now with travel start. the customer service agent was like it is valid for 3months. After that i have to pay some extra fees she doesnt know the amount to be able to make a modification. boss justwise abeg how do i extend a return ticket?

You need to call the airline before your ticket expires and request for extension and they will tell you how it will cost you

wallg123:
Good days front page lawyer, justwise and all the other gurus in the building ...

I have just a question for now, but before I ask this question I'd like to give a brief history about my case ..

Studied in Uk 2010 to 2014 ( 1st degree and masters)
2012 got married to an EU national Czech )
2012 to 2014 submitted applications for EEA was refused, appeal was decline for reasons boiling to unsatisfactory relationship status and other stuffs )
2014 - April 2015 file for device as relationship crashed. Devore was granted April 2015.
My study visa expired 2013 after my undergraduate and I was suppose to renew my visa for my masters degree but instead I was busy chasing this EU visa.

Anyway I met my current partner Feb 2014 during my masters studies.. I told her about my previous marriage and current immigration status as an overstayer and she didn't care ..
We decided to return back together to Nigeria to get married last August ..
My wife is a British national, she is 8 months pregnant, a teacher, annual salary of £38,000, has a property also.

After our wedding in Nigeria she went back to work, Made the application October 26th and I went for biometric November 9th.

She was called for an interview somewhere in London. 21st Jan. 2015,
I received a mail that decision has been made 2nd Feb. 2015..

Last night my wife called me on phone to say she has been refunded the health surcharge she paid during the application.

My question is does this not mean that the application has been refused ?
She's really upset as she's is due for delivery next month ...

Please advice me.. Thx

That is exactly what it means. Your application was refused

kay1one2:
trying to pay for a ticket; air france. saw something like maximum stay; 3 months. what does that mean? if for example i initially book for a return ticket of 1 month duration and need to stay back for say longer than 3month will the ticket still be valid. although in ''terms and conditions'ticket validity is 1 year. minimum stay; nil minimum stay.

No, you have to buy another ticket or extend your return ticket before it expires

josite:
nairaland should exercise some discretion,how does putting this lady picture here helps her career.sooner or later this nairaland will get into troubles she cant afford if they continue like this.

What exactly are you going on about? What is wrong with putting up her picture here?

Boeing777pilot:
Hello mods,

Please I want to kindly request that a special section be created for aviation related topics. I'm a commercial pilot and I'm yet to find my niche here on nairaland.

It will be great to have an aviation section where pilots and aviation fans can connect.

Cc @ justwise seun disguy

ThankS

Thanks for coming up with this idea, we can start with a thread like this and see if there is a need for expansion.

I will try as much as I can to make sure that the thread is not derailed. I know jack about aviation so if you see inappropriate post please use the report button to report it and it will be removed.

Tequilah:
Did you see the word 'alone' in my post??

That is what your post implies

Tequilah:
Rubbish! They should stop these annual fund raising trips for British universities, abeg. We have enough private universities to take care of the educational needs of Nigerian students, on our shores. Apart from the huge fees that Naija students pay in Britain, they are not allowed to work after their studies and they are subjected to lousy treatment by British embassy staff in their pursuit of a student visa. Enough is enough, please. Let them carry their roadshows to another country.

If not for the huge fees naija students pay in their universities, how would they be able to meet up with the cost of running their schools when their own citizens pay so little as fees, in comparison with foreign students?

Fees from Nigerian students alone keep British educational system functioning?

megastu:
Hi All,

A friend of mine had his wife's visa refused for not disclosing that she was previously denied in the past. She was further banned from applying till much later years. However she is married to a British Citizen. What are her options?

Thanks for responses.

Normally spouse visa application overrides such visa ban but that does not mean that you will get it at first application

darlene10:
Yes @just wise. It's for spouse visa and am applying from the uk.am currently on the two and half years visa so need to apply for further leave to remain.thanks

Ok. Yea you can use the tax certificate for that

Stylishmum:
Congrats to all successful visa applications, all successful POEs entry, to all mothers and fathers for our LO's , also to all preggers..... e ma so layo o.....loruko Jesu. And to all waiting on the Lord, May God satisfy your innermost heart desires speedily! Amen!

I went, saw and conquered. Operation mission accomplished.....

I had a scheduled CS with Dr E and my bills remained the same, except of course for NICS and Brown n associates.

NICS discounted to $419.98(I still don't get the change in prices)
Brown and associates discounted to $81.02

I eventually sorted my toddler's ticket with Airfrance by paying $1,500.50 at the airport after being told by an uninformed customer rep to add him to my mum's ticket from the Houston to Paris leg, then pay the difference of fare for Paris to Lagos leg (lesson learnt...... please read the airline requirements before purchasing not minding the information given to you by their customer service. Thank you to everyone for your help and to those who contacted me privately.... I appreciate you too. Thank you.

To accommodation, please shine your eyes well especially for the seemingly not-so-expensive accommodation that eventually allows you spend more on transportation.....I stayed at a shared apartment with my bathroom n toilet, only shared kitchen and living room, the distance to the clinic was 28-32 mins depending on traffic(in houston, that was far!) I ended up spending the savings I got on accommodation on transportation and even more!

Please take accommodation really close to the clinic like about 10-15mins. I met and kept contacts of some wonderful mothers turned sisters at the clinic who stayed in places like 10-15mins, and really made sense with pickup services(if required)

I don't know if it's fine to put up contacts here, before Justwise raptures my post.

They can pm you for that contact detail

abnot:
Why do they usually ask if you've got friends/family in the UK? And if you do they ask for their names, address, type of visa they are on, citizenship.... If you have friends/family in UK but decide to apply as a tourist with some form of hotel reservation does it raise some form of eyebrows?

They ask that for so many reasons, if you have family/friend living illegally in the UK and plan to visit them you are more likely to over stay your visa. If anything happens to you while in the UK then they have somebody to contact, if you committed a crime while in the UK then they know where to start their investigation by contacting those people listed in your application form...etc

Using hotel reservation does not raise any eyebrows

westindiandoc:
I was a student when I applied for d visa, but I had just graduated. I stated I would spend 3weeks with a family friend. So when I travelled in Feb 2012 I wrote d first part of d exam, and d original plan was to return to Nigeria and then go back. But becos I had free accommodation and with d advice of family, I stayed back to study over dere for d next exam which was 4months later. I didn't feel like I was breaking any law, becos I wasn't working and didn't seek medical care. I have friends that have stayed up to 5months in the past and still got a visa renewal even 5years visas.

Oh well..if you knew all that and believed it why then are you worried about staying 5months and asking question about explaining it?

I was under the impression that you really want to understand why certain people can stay longer than stated in their application and still get their visas renewed while others will be rejected for the same offense.

Anyway..good luck with your application.