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dasparrow: It is not just Nairalanders. It is Nigerians in real life not just on the world wide web. The average Nigerian is hateful, spiteful, discriminatory, bigoted and always wishing the downfall of her fellow Nigerian. Keep in mind that most Nairalanders are Nigerians so what you see here online is just a reflection of who the average Nigerian truly is. And then we wonder why Nigeria is not progressing in the real sense of the word. How can a country filled with so many wicked and bigoted citizens progress?

You are not different from those Nigerians you described above, you sound very hateful, 'blame-the-white' mentality, everyone else is against you part from yourself.

Nbogu: Justwise, please help me out in this case I need you now more than ever.

Thanks

Given you a reply ^^^^

Nbogu: Dear charles,

I come to you this morning with a heavy heart. I and my spouse were unexpectedly refused to board on arrival to lagos airport on the 20th. The reason being that I told the air flight agent that I was pregnant. He did not really have problem with that because I was about 5 months pregnant, it was the British high commission representative at the airport that started making phone calls about our case. She later told us that we can not fly until we go to British High Commission to have a talk with them. We quickly went there. But the outcome was heartbreaking as our visas were revoked on the ground that I did not mention it in my application form that I was pregnant, that my course started since 13th but I intentionally did not travel till 20th therefore, I am not a genuine student and that my aim was to go and give birth in the uk and recourse to public fund not to study.

Regarding my spouse, they said he did not mention in his form that his wife was pregnant. They called our offence false representation. And that our refusal was based on paragraph 320 (7A).

We did not intend to do all that, we did not see any need to mention that I was pregnant as there was no question in that regards on the application forms. I feel so down. I don't know if I should request an administrative review.

Again, I don't know if this will affect my future applications.

Please tell me what this might mean to me now and my future travel plans. Advice me on what to do to come out of this mess. I need you and any one that can help on this forum more than ever.

God bless you

Offence relating to that paragraph carries 10yrs ban, you withhid a vital info in your application form, i'm sure that there is a space in one of the forms where you are asked to disclose any health condition OR give any other info which you may have.

They wouldn't have denied you a visa if you had disclosed the pregnancy because you are with your husband and might have planned for the baby care.

I don't think you will even be given the right to appeal, all you can do now is to go for case review but God knows what the outcome will be.

You are just a victim of crimes committed by other Nigerian women who landed in the UK with visiting visa, use the NHS and ran away with their babies and never pay a penny for the delivery.

ogugua88: There's already a thread on this though.

https://www.nairaland.com/1048637/off-campus-student-job-two-naija

Thanks for that.

salsera: Source: www.nus.org

The National Union of Students (NUS) today (Friday) welcomed UKBA’s decision to allow London Met Students to complete their course or continue to study up until the end of the academic year (2012/13), whichever is sooner.

UKBA had previously announced it would serve notices to all international students at London Met on Monday 1 October 2012, giving notice of 60 days leave to remain in the UK.

At the suggestion of the judge, UKBA had agreed to guarantee the position of international students - who have the proper immigration status and who are currently studying or due to starting study at London Met this term, as well as those seeking transfer to other institutions - until the end of their course or up until the end of the academic year (2012/13), whichever is sooner.

Represented by leading law firm Bindmans, NUS was granted permission by the High Court this morning to intervene as a third party representing the needs and interests of students in the UK, and provided evidence to the court.

The announcement came following the High Court’s decision today to grant permission to London Met to apply for a full Judicial Review against the UK Border Agency’s (UKBA’s) decision to revoke its status as Highly Trusted Sponsor (HTS) of international students.

Liam Burns, NUS President said:

“We are delighted that as a result of our third party intervention, interim relief has been granted by the High Court to current international students who have been unfairly affected by UKBA’s decision.”

“It is welcome that UKBA are now complying with the Court’s ruling and guaranteeing protection of the position of international students at London Met for the duration of their courses and the coming academic year, whichever is sooner.”

“Our third party intervention was crucial in ensuring the interests of students were recognised by the High Court.”

“These students came to London in good faith and had already spent tens of thousands of pounds on their education, before having the rug pulled from under their feet.”

Commenting on future challenges, Liam Burns said:

“The future for international students at London Met after July 2013 is still uncertain and we need clarity as soon as possible.”

“This whole ugly episode has also thrown up wider questions about the treatment of international students in this country. Unless these questions are urgently addressed, the UK’s global reputation for higher education remains tarnished.”

This is good news for genuine students who got caught up in the mess.

kolnel: @ justwise.
Pls how do I apply for review.
Thanks

Have a look at this http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/general-info/administrative-review/

Whoever is dealing with suxes2005 should be careful, i'm not stopping anybody from dealing with him but making it clear that he is not one to be trusted, this is not the first time he has been exposed here as a questionable character....this is one of it >>>>>>

https://www.nairaland.com/667043/secret-behind-canadian-asylum-scam

albertseun: @justwise: tanks, God bless u, I'll b leavin 4 coventry nxt week friday...pls, keep d good work goin.. I rili apreciate ur contributns on dis colum nd to evry1 dat share dere xperiencs here

Have a safe journey and God bless.

albertseun: Got ma visa today aswell...am so

Congrat!!

Donxavier: Well, that might be cheaper then. Didn't consider that. But Gumtree is a hotbed for scammers and one needs to be careful. Anyway if 2 people could team up and take a 2 bed flat that is better. That was what I was planning until I got the uni accommodation.

Then one has to be wary of Gumtree, but I get your point.

Gumtree is like any other website, don't trust anything you see online until you check it out personally. I have used Gumtree a lot times and get what i want, when a deal sounds too good to be true then its possible is.

Donxavier: I don't understand. Are you saying I can rent a single room outside? i don't get .... what type of private accommodation are you talking about?

Yes you can rent a single room in a block of flat, they advertise single bedroom (room that can only take a single sized bed)

Or double bedroom (room that can take double sized bed) or a studio( bigger room that contains all the facilities and you don't share with anybody)

Website like Gumtree will give you an idea http://www.gumtree.com/flatshare-offered/aberdeen

You have to view the room before paying.

Donxavier: Not so for aberdeen, cant speak about anywhere else. Let's go thru the numbers.

If it's city center and environs,(there is no point considering the shires and outside aberdeen cos it doesnt make sense since we are here to study)

Minimum price

1 bedroom flat starts from £400 and above
2 bedroom flat starts from £650 and above
3 bedroom flat starts from £1100 and above

All these exclude bills and could either be furnished or unfurnished depending on the property and on the area. Aberdeen is pretty expensive.

I agree it's cheaper in Aberdeenshire and outside Aberdeen but then they are miles away from the campus it's not advisable for anyone coming to focus and study to travel miles daily to campus just cos of low rent.

You are looking at the wrong thing, what do you need a flat for as a single student? Will the university give you a flat? You are renting a single room in a shared flat, ask your student union they will tell you that private accommodation is always cheaper, school accommodation is good cos they are always within the uni or walking distance, many private accommodations are just 3mins away from uni.

Ezegozie: Justwise, you have proven that you are really jux wise. Dont mind that frustrated old thief looking for who to dupe. From all indication, the scolarship is fraudulent. And no real profesor is associated with it. [b]inshort if i am to become president i will make you the EFCC boss because [/b]you have the required quality. Thanx for the good work you have done.

tell me when your campaign starts .... i will vote for you..

Donxavier: Yeah £35 per night, that's a lot though. Anyway be on ground and start your search. I will move into the University accommodation next week. I thank my God, i got a great deal after many hussles. it's £3540 for 40 weeks and that's about the cheapest. All bills inclusive. That's like £354 per month all bills. Private accommodation is definitely more expensive and there are a lot issues with that also. it's really tough getting accommodation, there are loads of students here all struggling for the little available accommodation available. Aberdeen is a very small place.

Well if you like the train whhy not? it's cheaper and you get to view as you said. i prefer flying though and I prefer going direct anywhere unless there is no direct flight to the place. So it's different strokes for different folks.

cheers

I bet my last dollar that private accommodation is far cheaper then school accommodation. Uni accommodation is good cos of its social atmosphere, that is just it.

[quote author=waka-about]thnks for the response.
Are yu sayin the registration has closed?
I had already paid for it to a church member.
He promised to get me registered.
And i don't think he can plan to dupe me. Could he?[/quote]

You just wasted your money. Canada doesn't run visa lottery.

[quote author=waka-about]'em 'em guys
just a quick question

when will the Canadian Visa Lottery registration be available


Thanks.[/quote]There is nothing like that, only America runs visa lottery program and not Canada.

kolnel: Limited right of appeal. Its a tourist visa application hence the hotel booking.
Can I still appeal ?
Thanks.

Go for review.

kolnel: I submitted bill of ladens totaling over 100 cars to my name originating from canada.
I submitted 3 booklets of receipts covering two years.
Tax clearance and certificate of incorporation.
Itinerary linking the comfort hotel harrow to places of interest like the knights bridge Hyde park buckingham palace kesington palace. Rotten row zoo UK underground Albert museum etc.
Letter of introduction from company letter head.

Appeal if given the right to appeal.

holloziggi: jst got a txt frm vfs that my passport is ready 4 collection,jst pray 4 me all,I hope 2share d gud news on monday

You will be fine.

Charlesbro: @Justwise, @Charles E. ....Do you know of anyone who resumed school after the latest date of resumption due to delay in Visa application ? what was their experience like with the Uk boarder Agency...?

You will be allowed to enter the UK but get a letter from your school first indicating that you are allowed to resume.

kolnel: @ justwise, vicjustice et al;
was refused an entry clearance on two premises.
you stated that u are self employed with a monthly income of 400k u submited a bank statement which shows a balance of 1 368 313, but the source of these funds is unclear. There are no deposits which correlate with your stated salary which leads me to doubt that these funds are genuinely available for your exclusive use or that you have the salary as stated. Given your economic circumstances, i am not satisfied that your proposed financial outlay of E1,.600 on the proposed visit, for the reasons you have given, is commensurate with your current personal and financial circumstances in Nigeria. In addition, you have given no indication as to how you intend to spend your time, what sites of interest you intend to visit, and why in particular you have chosen the UK for your holiday at this time. I consider it reasonable to expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have some knowledge of your chosen destination and have made some plans. In consideration of the above, and on balance, I am not satisfied that you have demonstrated an intention to leave the UK at the end of your proposed trip, therefore I am not satisfied that you are genuinely seeking entry as a general visitor for a limited period as stated by you not exceeding 6 months; that you intend to leave the United Kingdom at the end of the period of the visit as stated by you as required by paragraph 41 (i)(ii).

and i actually submitted all places of interest i wish to visit, moreover i included all my bill of ladens and receipts with my tac clearance certificates.

i wish to apply again soonest, pls help.

thanks

Did you submit any payslip or any document that shows the source of the money in your bank account?

@holladapooo

You just have to pray that the verification has been done before your daddy withdrew the money.

Makomen Omonkhomion: @ Just wise, I want to know what totally I will do in order to make a new application after my refusal. My school is willing to defer my admission till January. What exactly can I do to make a fresh application that will be successful?

Your case is not a difficult one if you address those issues the ECO raised in the refusal letter

[quote author=t.hally]Good Day all, I got into Uk on monday n have been trying to settle down ever since. Done with part of my registration in school but this place is getting cold n a bit lonely. Please who's attending university of greenwich. I really need to makes some naija friends so I don't feel all alone in this country. To those that started this thread, kudos to you. U guys have been great[/quote]Get yourself winter gears quick, jackets, hats, socks and thermal wears, make friends not just with Nigerians but other foreign students, you will be ok sooner than you expected but you need to wrap up first to enjoy the experience.

Niyex1: @Justwise, I'd like to inquire if its possible that when filing the administrative review of a refusal case that the person filing it can include documents previously submitted to the embassy at the applying stage just to support evidence that the ECO didn't treat the application fairly?

You can't include additional documents.

[quote author=Charles. E]A friend of mine going to Coventry uni just landed there two days ago. He has finally gotten an accommodation. His accommodation is in an apartment of six en-suite rooms. He got one en-suite room at 425 pounds monthly (all bills inclusive). The other five rooms are also occupied by five Nigerian freshers (one per room). He is already having so much fun and has stocked his fridge to MAX and even planning more shopping on SAT.[/quote]

Your friend is loaded else he need to adjust quick or start looking for a job.

omopapa: Yes na its still d same, d husband applied same time with them meaning she has someone 2 leave d child with when she's busy and take not 4rm d call dah was made. If her husband didn't apply with her or given his consent do Ʊ think she would av been given visa?

In that case she has to prove that she has made care-arrangement for her kids and with of her husband's consent.

@seir405

I don't think reading the rules will make any different, but i will post the link anyway...

https://www.nairaland.com/6/nairaland-forum-participation-guidelines

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/online/vindale_research.html

seir405: @justwise: I think for every community and well structured society there exist rules and regulations,if not "terms of agreement" you have started the enforcement now... Das right,please re-quote and refer fellow NLs to this for clarity purpose. Thanks

I don't quiet get your point, can you rephrase it?

@ adesojiaderemi

Sorry about that, your post is visible now