oxygyne:


Like I said, there's nothing wrong with a fast-tracked process (just like any other country), as long as the integrity is confirmed. And yes, we found a link that confirmed that special License Mariage is offered in Abuja.

However, can you confirm if this is the only route for couples with foreign partners?

This is a good evidence by someone who's gone through the process.
Thanks.

Ok.
Yes it’s the only way for a couple with a foreign partner.

oxygyne:


Oh really, that is very shady. But what is the alternative? What is the actual way to get the DSS? Is it a long thing?
If not why not just go through the proper channel.

It’s a long thing except you are ready to go through stress!

oxygyne:


Nice but here is my worry. All over the world, it is customary, mandatory and even maybe legal to have the 21 - 28 days notice of the intended marriage after which the ceremony can be carried out. This notice period is to allow for any objections from the public or couple's family and also for investigation of the intended couple to be carried out to prevent fraud or forced marriage etc.

So when you say you have been told to pay a certain amount to by-pass this stage, are you not worried or concerned. Do you then not think countries like the UK are then right not to recognize marriage certificates from these registries in Nigeria??

Why not just follow the full and proper process to ensure that you and your spouse a married the right/correct way to prevent unforeseen issues in the future. This is just my 2 cents.

Still, I wish you all the best.

You have a point there but I did mine that way and my certificate was recognised. I heard you can go to DSS yourself and do the clearance, the only problem is you’d waste your time and probably still be asked for money to fasten the process...this can be stressful and you just feel it’s better to give that man in the registry to do for you.. it’s Nigeria, you know how things work.

Veacon:



I'm currently about to have mine in Abuja, so had to go make enquiries. The process is quite different from what I read about the ikoyi registry.

For the special marriage license, you need the Intl data page of your intended spouse who stays abroad, visa page ( if applicable), his / her passport photograph, his /her birth certificate or declaration of age cert, your passport photograph, your birth cert, your local govt ID, affidavit of being single from high court for you both ( they talk you into getting that done for you @N2000 each), marriage cost is N62050 (because you can have everything done same day without the 21 or 7 days notice), a sum if N100000 for security clearance (DSS) waiver.

Wedding days are Tue, Thur, and Sat.

Hope this helps!

You can beat the 100k price to I think 60... that’s what I did... married a British (white) so I had to do this... it’s faster tbh..you get your certificate that day unlike the other process I believe..it’s very quick! Good luck

Minnienellie24:



Hello,

If this question is for PART 3 (FAMILY DETAILS SPOUSE / PARTNER) of the form, then I would assume the right answers are as follow:

1. The family details is referring to your sponsor's details
2. the father and mother details is referring to the applicant's parents.

please wait to double check with someone else but this was the way hubby filled his own when he did and his application came through..

Exactly right! I got confused as well but that was the way hubby filled the form like you said and visa was granted.
So go ahead and fill it that way, I’m sure it’s the right way.. good luck

chrisj2:


Can one pay for the fees using a UK bank's debit or credit card (straightforwardly in Pounds (£) sterling); that is, on behalf of the applicant who is filling the form online in Nigeria? Anyone done it this way recently? Thanks in advance

Yes my husband paid in the UK with his UK card

donlexs:
Hello guys,

Great job you guys are doing here. I have a question for recent applicants.

I am about to pay for my IHS and the amount comes up to $840. I thought IHS for settlement Visas are £500. $840 is about £600 oo.

Can someone who has recently applied clarify or I am doing something wrong.

Thank you.

That’s how much I paid recently..

Arrived Uk on Saturday via BA and there was no question at the border except what exactly a legal practitioner means and specific qualification I have in Nigeria. Glad to be in hubby’s arms now.

Good luck to all those waiting.

oxygyne:


YOUNG MAN OR WOMAN, please do not take such an expensive gamble with so much money involved. Kindly ensure that you get a NARIC assessment if you do not have a certificate from the UK or other recognized English speaking countries. Unfortunately, Nigeria is not one of those countries.

I think this is the best option too... apply for fast track via NARIC not the letter from school.

Lexusgs430:


It's now you know it's fake internal connections abi? You could have dropped your applications reference number, and see me perform 9ja wonder.......

94% tithe is fair......... See how elated you are presently, it all comes at a cost......

Me that clearly told you to go ahead... pfff
Nobi only 9ja wonder.. lol

We shall pay 95% then ..

Lexusgs430:


You counted backwards, I was close to cancellation (if not for the elders on this thread) + your husband sent me a message (only wife enrolled, husband receiving free lectures) + your really utilised all the handouts issued, asking numerous questions at the slightest opportunity etc etc

For all the accusations mentioned above, 94% tithe is payable (no route to appeal).....


Congratulations..........

Lmao! Fake fake internal connections..
Accusations!

Yes better to ask and get all the info.. but thank you so much really Lexus!!

But 94% tithe tho! Jeez!

oxygyne:


Great news, so happy for you. The wait is over, time to fly away into the sun. You might want to consider traveling in August as well to save of flight cost...lol

And yes there's been a lot of delays during this period including those applying for visit visas. Lesson learned for everyone.

August! Nah..well luckily I have a return ticket already.. need to just change dates and I’m off soon by God’s grace.

Those people hardly delay for visit visas yano.. we suffer the consequences especially if you apply for priority. Not worth it during this period tbh.

Launna29:


I have been waiting to hear from you!! Congratulations!! I key into this.

Aww thanks babe.. I wish you all the best in your application.. you will get yours soon

want to thank all those who helped especially Lexus who was prompt in replying my messages, Oxygen and all those I can’t recall that helped answer my questions from the beginning.
Thank you so much.

I think if you want to apply for priority, don’t apply around May cos it’s their busiest period.! So annoying waiting. If not for hubby, I think I would have gone crazy especially with pregnancy hormones lol

Also, even tho your spouse just starts a new employment as we have, their application can be successful once you provide all the necessary docs.

I wish all those applying success..!

Success!!

We applied on priority. To be honest I think priority is daylight robbery, extra 50% charge and you’re not actually guaranteed anything as UKVI can’t be held to account for the timeframe.

Here’s our timeline.

Applied: 5th May
Biometrics: 21st May
App prepared email: 1st June
Escalated @ 30 BD: 3rd July
Emailed MP for assistance: 6th July
Email saying app is in last stages: 10th July
Email saying they’re too busy for a decision: 13th July
MP emailed to say UKVI informed them we had been successful: 18th July
Decision: 18th July
Passport picked: 18th July

41 working days from bio to passport collection.

Lexusgs430:


Don't panic..... Patience is a virtue....

Thanks.... that’s all I can do anyway,chill...

Lexusgs430:


Oya post your application details (only the reference number required).....

People with internal connection don’t ask for more. Use the connection to get the ref no lol

oxygyne:


Bro calm down, the decision has already been made. You will get your documents soon!! Start packing your load.

No keeh yourself, if you don't get the email tomorrow you will surely get it early next week.

Cheers!!

Thank you Oxygen!!

Lexusgs430:


Can I use my internal connections to cancel your spousal visa application?

Lol go ahead

Launna29:


It is well. When did you do your biometrics? And did you get an email that a decision is being made?

Did biometrics on the 22nd of May.. that’s what I’m complaining about. They still haven’t sent an email that a decision has been made. So annoying!

oxygyne:


Do not fret, you should get your email soon!!

Kinda tired of hearing soon lol. They sent an email on Tuesday saying they are gonna make a decision ASAP and I will get my docs within the coming days yet, no email sent of decision being made.i hate this process honestly.

Do people have to wait for up to 37 working days for priority and still no decision email sent?? I am losing my mind over this!!!!

Extremebeau:
It is my turn to shout Halleluyah...Olowogbogboro has turned things around for my good...
Colllected my passport this morning with my Yes inside it...
I discovered this forum after i had submitted my application however i have a friend who applied in 2016 and got his visa so he gave me a download of everything he did and i adhered strictly. the home office didnt call my husband or his office. What kept me sane for this 3mnths was the fact that my mind was busy....am a fashion designer and in this business all u think about is creating designs...3mnths flew by so quick for me.
My Timeline will come up shortly...
Thanks to everyone in this grp for all you do to help people with their application...God bless you real good

Congratulations!!so happy for you

Launna29:


I am yet to receive any notification as well. But they have received my documents. Don’t worry we would be fine.

Honestly, I don’t think you guys should worry about that stupid email... just start counting days like Lexus said and hope you don’t go crazy..

oxygyne:


For you the wait is over, just await your vignette. You will get your collection email today or tomorrow.

I really really pray and hope so!

Lexusgs430:


You should get your response soonest..... Your sentence is almost over.....

If you submitted a knockout, start packing your bags.....

A knockout! Hahahaha

Lexusgs430:


When a prisoner is sentenced, it's much easier to count backwards.......

This cracked me up real hard!!�
It’s a good analogy I must confess... I just don’t feel like a prisoner but a depressed and tortured prisoner rn..
32 working days now for priority and still nothing..! I hate this process.

Extremebeau:
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Thank you!!!

Lexusgs430:


Let's examine 2 scenarios -

1 - He does not work for the army anymore and not currently employed. Simply means he is not earning any money, and cannot fulfill the prerequisite to be currently employed and satisfy the figure stated......

2 - He left the army 3 weeks ago, and is currently employed. His current job pays above the required threshold. Going by recent rejections, he needs to be in continuous employment for 6 months (would it be with current employer or past or a combination of both)? I would say it's safer to apply on continuous employment with the same employer............

Section 3A b says you can rely upon your earnings from the previous 12 months of continuous salaried employment if you haven’t been in your current job for 6 months. Just need to provide the 12 months payslips and 12 months bank statements

Hi all, another question.

For the financial requirements, we will use 3A b salaried income over the last 12 months as my husband has been working his new job just 3 weeks now.

Do we need to include details of his new work? It doesn’t seem to say so in the paperwork. Would appreciate some guidance

Benuromi:
He will need to take ( all payslips) them to his employer (HR) for them to SIGN and STAMP it. It will be bonus for them to issue additional letter which explain they now issue online payslips to all employees of the company.
Anything printed online from the company website must be stamp and sign to be valid or accepted by the home office.

He doesn’t work for either company anymore is the problem.

One is the British Army so surely they can verify that easily with his army number? The second He will try to get verification as they are a civilian company

Hi all,

Quick question.

My husbands payslips for 12 months prior salaried earnings, the payslips were never issued on paper rather just online through employee login portal.

He has printed out all necessary payslips, however I know photocopies are a big no no.

Anyone know the deal with a situation like this?