₦airaland Forum

kokegbe:
I got my Visa today, thanks to everyone and justwise, spikesC, scoobs who contributed actively here. It took exactly 11days after application for my documents to be returned to me. I submitted my application on Monday, 3rd August ie last Monday at TLS Ikeja, got decision email yesterday and received my documents by courier here in Port Harcourt, for anyone feeling discouraged or whatsoever, just be patient and follow instructions, you will get yours. Glory to God.

Congratulations!

Sacluxpaint:
bros, its 8 days for us o. I don't think I will try it, I might pass off as desperate.

No point rushing it, give yourself at least a year in the job and get a stronger tie to Nigeria

Step84:
Oga Justwise, how u doing? It's been a while. Pls help me out on this; I came to d States on a b2 visa for a conference nd I met my child hood friend during d conference. So now I hav to stay back in here nd I don't know what to do to make it possible. Pls I need ur candid advice pls nd pls. I will appreciate ur prompt response pls

Step84:
My name is step84, am 33yrs
Thanks to everyone for taking the pains to read my story, I really need your advice on this; I have a girlfriend that we have been in a relationship for a very long time (10 yrs) and we planned to get married soon, God willing. Now I want to travel to the US which I know I will stay there based on some options highlighted to me. I want to ask, will it still be possible for us to get married, how can I go about achieving that and how soon would that be, if possible? Thank you in anticipation for your useful contributions.

Step84:
Pls I want to find out how long does it take to find a job in the US. I just got a Visa to stay in the US for 2 years and am looking at the possibilities of getting a job there. Pls advice me

Seriously you don't need my advice, many including myself adviced you against this plan 2yrs ago but you still went ahead with it.

Good luck though

OGreene:
Good evening great people, how una dey? I have this issue we (I & my friend) hv been trying to tackle. I am putting it here to get more info or if anyone has had similar experience. Below is d scenario:

She is married, mid 20s, works, and earns well. Her hubby wanted to do a transaction one day and asked to use her personal savings acct. He mistakenly transferred the money (12M) into her SALARY ACCT, wch she transferred out. Of course she wasn't happy abt it cos she is abt applying for a UK visa. Hubby has apologised but d deed has been done.

Then her coy is owing dem 4 months salary.

She has good savings, 2M + in her Savings acct, and some properties (lands). No travel history.

She wants to explain d huge inflow (cos she will be submitting her salary acct), but how can she convince dem coz d inflow is on d high side. And what abt d second issue (salary owed), will it all put her application in a bad light??

Justwise, pls read and comment. All comments re most welcome.

Since the money was transferred back immediately it will not be a problem.
The most important thing is that she earns a good salary and have good savings. She can always explain the issue of salary owed using the space in the form.

firstEVA:
Once in a while if he has the fear of God, he should give you some money for hair and some little things. If he is really financially stable, she should put you on an allowance. I don't subscribe to demanding for it though, allow him use his mind, if he refuses to use his mind, ask with love ( ) if he still does not use him mind, the conclusion is he is a selfish guy, u either run, or manage him.

...and if you have the fear of fairness what will you be doing with your own money?

blank:
Companies close for the Christmas probably from 19th till the end of the month. So about 2 weeks. That's good enough for a holiday.

I don't think many companies close for that long every Christmas

Sotchaa:
Uhm depends on work really. I have just worked for 3months at my office but still got leave approval...i don't think its cast in stone. I told my boss before i resumed that id need time off in the nearest future
.its easier when its not your first job. If i were the V.O i would be more concerned if its a first job.

That is very rare

Sacluxpaint:
You guys have a point, but all employees in my organization get Christmas leave, I think I will just wait till I get confirmed...by then my bank balance wil be much fatter. Thanks for your advice guys, I wonder the rush sef. Might try visiting UK again.

...but that is 2-3 days holiday...enough for foreign trip?

Drumigba:
This is a false news, this gentleman is not amongst the bereaved and was not even in that ill fated flight. Get your facts right ok.

subnormal:
You are right, I know all those onboard the ill fated flight and the man pictured above was not among them. He does not even work in the MODU where the flight took off.

harbdulrasaq88 What do you have to say about these two posts^^?

LadyGuinivere:
If I were the vo. I'd consider this. You can't go on leave before your probation. So if one is willing to travel without proper authorization, it shows the job dosent mean much to him and shouldn't be held as a tie.
But then, who knows?! Whether they go even ask am such queshions

Good point.

LadyGuinivere:
The advice is even an exercise in futility. I laugh when I see prospective applicants saying they will avoid Mr. A or Mz. B by going to the toilet. Or when I see 'advice' telling people to avoid so so and so.

It doesn't really make sense, even those with dodgy record are telling people to avoid a particular VO

Sacluxpaint:
I recently got a job at a reputable institute, and I am thinking of travelling to yankee december to stay with my cousin for 7 days. I am not married yet, I have been bounced before(August 2014), even with UK and Singapore travelling experience. But this time around, my circumstances have changed, I work in a bigger organization and my pay is better. Please advice on the following:

1. Should I request for invitation letter from my cousin?
2. What other home ties do I need?
3. Will being on probation affect my chances?(I am not upto 6 months)

Please advice before I dash embassy money for ds160.

1. You can but booking hotel accommodation will also do

2. US embassy is not really bothered that much about documents but since your only source of income is your job then go with your salary account/payslips and evidence of employment.

3. I don't think that will if you met other requirements.

Most important thing here is to answer questions during your interview as honest as possible, present your case as its and not try to lie or exaggerate things.

juliette123:
Thanks for the response...appreciate. How then can I prove we are related??

How did you keep in contact with him since he left Nigeria? Emails, text, facebook etc?

Nasadiva:
JUSTWISE this ur new bride is seriously dealing with you oooh

una no well

Tekecoms1:
Islam hardly forgives

I don't think its Islam as a religion but individuals who misinterpreted the Qur for their own selfish gain.

We have them in every religions

Mutendiwashe:
That's nice. Hopefully you enjoyed the stay

I'm guessing you are a Zimbabwean?

Mutendiwashe:
That's nice. Hopefully you enjoyed the stay

I definitely enjoyed it...not forgetting half price Tuesday movie at Westgate, Tropicana afternoon club for students and many fun stuff

Mutendiwashe:
Every other place in Zimbabwe has friendly weather but not Kariba trust me, na Sahara Desert be that.
How long where you in Zim for? Are you Nigerian?

Yes you are right Kariba from what i was told is pretty hot though i wouldn't mind that.

I was in Zim for about 4 yrs, yes i'm a Nigerian

bims87:
Thanks justwise, OGreene,Iblaw and all. My mum n sis got dre visas. Thanks to this forum,we didn't need an agent. God bless you all

Congratulations! glad it all worked out at the end.

Mutendiwashe:
if you ever decide to visit, all you will need to pack is singlets, shorts and slippers. Its very hot

The weather was friendly when we visited those places though by then i have lived in Zim for about a year and used to weather there

@Goddey1975

If you want to start your campaign against a specific VO at Lagos or Abuja embassy write to the embassy or use another social media but not here. Recently i have had to hide some of your posts telling people to avoid specific cubicle at the embassy, this sort of advice will not be allowed here.

Thank you.

I have visited all apart from Kariba dam

juliette123:
Hallo Justwise A lil more clarification please, will my moms marriage certificate do for proof of relationship with my uncle since they are siblings? Do I still need a cover letter if I explain the points raised in my refusal in the space provided for additional info?

I don't think her marriage certificate will act as proof of relationship. If you are able to explain everything in the place provided in the form then you don't need to add cover letter

Avalon316:
Nigerians are not the only people who do this. Are you trying to justify their bias towards Nigerians? What will you do if you get to Canada 2 weeks after your resumption date?

Generally speaking, Canada need us more than we need them. A country with just less than 40 million people need millions of people at a very quick rate. In few years time when most of their workers retire,there are few replacements for them. They barely have enough manpower for their military -a paltry 119,000 military personnel. They also have one of the most severe weather conditions in the world.

I know they are trying to be careful in just letting anyone into their country but then they cant get it all perfect. The U.S.A is the most powerful country because of the contributions of the immigrants who constitute more than 50% of their total population. Canada need to toe this line or they will be short of man power in the nearest future.

You can say that for yourself but you know it's not true

zambelambe:
@JUSTWISE @VIC AND ALL NAIRALANDERS


Good Morning Nairalanders

Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I previously had a 6 months visa which i used just once and ob that trip i stayed for 1 month and 3 days before getting back to work then i applied as it expired and got a 2 years visa too I did not use the visa for about 22 months because I was busy with work at that time 2 months for the visa to expiry I then travelled for 2 months and 1 week which I came back a day before visa expired i replied again May 4th 2015 knowing fully well that I can apply for 5 years visa but I had to go for the 2 years because of the 5 years fee. I got my parcel back 3 weeks after application and got a refusal. Below is their decision
a) That in my previous application for entry visa to the U.K, I did satisfy the ECO and met the requirements of the Immigration Rules as a visitor but that each case must be decided on its individual merits at the time of the application;
b) That I claim to be in full time employment earning N 186,000.00 (609pounds) www.oanda.com as at 27/04/15 per month. That in my previous application to the U.K I planned to stay for 7 days and that I however stayed from 18/11/2011 – 04/01/2012 and that in my subsequent visit I stayed from 09/02/2014 – 26/04/2014. And that the durations of my previous visits were highly unusual considering that I do not have family or friends in the U.K.
c) That although I did not over stay my visa, I did not give satisfactory explanation of – why I stayed longer than I planned to
d) – how I supported myself
e) – and how I met my personal, financial and professional commitments back in Nigeria while I was away
f) And that in view of the above, officer ….. was not satisfied that I am living in settled domestic and economic circumstances in Nigeria and that he is not satisfied that I am genuinely seeking entry as a visitor for a period not exceeding 6 months.
I just recently applied and submitted on Wednesday 12th august 2015 with some explanation making them know that why I was away my salaries were been paid and I was permitted to stay out of work during my last stay, to my greatest surprise I was called the next day which was 13th of august (yesterday) to come for an interview @ the BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION ON Tuesday next week 18/8/2015 my Question to you @JUSTWISE @ VIC and all nairalander what are my likely questions? What am I to expect? What are their procedures for interview? Please i expect someone here would have an answer to my questions.
IS THERE ANY ONE HERE WHO HAS ALSO GONE IN FOR INTERVIEW @ THE EMBASSY?
THANKS


PATIENTLY WAITING FOR YOUR REPLIES....

Prepare a reasonable explanation of what you were doing in the UK for two months

handsomeheart:
Hi justwise,how you doing today sir?I need some
advice pls.my question is this,which one will you
like to consider the perfect for me ?I want to
Apply for US visit visa but I am thinking if I
should apply for holiday visit or if I should let
someone to send an invitation letter to me to
apply?pls which is one the best way out of the
2?though the person that want to send the
invitation is not my relative, we just met online
and start dating each other ,pls kindly advice me
on what to do.thanks

Wrong thread https://www.nairaland.com/608780/usa-visit-visa

sobastical:
You're too good for nigerian police or sss..you're dim fit for CIA or the FBI. I just like the way you respond to people unlike that worry357 guy don't even know if he's fighting for a post of a mod or he's one already...

you got some jokes there bro...thanks for that big headed feeling

FrontPageLawyer:
Prof. Justwise and my honourables.

I have filled my application, same with my business partner.

Since we are travelling together on this business trip and using same sponsor (statement of account). Do we put our application in same envelope or do we have to print out two different statement of accounts and submit individually?

Your response will be helpful. Thank you..

You have to do that but use the space in the form to state that both of you are traveling together. Both of you have to write the same statement with each other's passport number and name included.

Applying the same day and time will also help so as to have the same appointment date.

Alternatively use the link that says...apply/add someone else (something like that) in the same form to add your partner

Kuwaitboy:
Hello Just wise, I submitted my documents for tier 4 visa and after just five days they said that it has been assessed, and I will be contacted to collect it in a few days without telling me the decision.Should I be worried. Please, I am agitated.

There is no Y or N answer for this question, you just have to pick your package to know the outcome

colegold100:
Justwise, justice iblaw ogreene guru in the house please, to apply for visiting visa for a baby 11 months old. One of the parents in accompanying the child. What are ALL the documents to show that the child would be catered for on her visit to UK?

Cos it is becoming rampant that parents are given visa while their children are refused.

Financial documents? Bank statement, payslips..etc

newgold22:
Hello house. I hail all the Gurus in the field.
Please i need ur kind advise. I work in a Federal Govt establishment with N132k take home salary (after Tax and other social benefits). I run a personal ticketing biz that started January this year. Also have biz engagement with Paga. Married with 2 kids.
Lots of transactions on both my salary account and biz account.
I have balance of N250k on my salary account and N450k in my biz.
I have plan to visit UK for a 3 days conference later this year (Plan to stay up to 6 nights) with N490k expenses. I plan to make submission b4 mid September.
Plz, can u suggest documents to submit and my chances of securing a Tourist Visa.

THANK YOU.

Your chances are not great because you really don't have the money.