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@BruceXavier..

Did you get a response?

Have you booked your biometrics?

BruceXavier:
As of today, what's the earliest appointment date for either VI or Ikeja?

Secondly is there a way to check this without necessarily accessing the portal to book an appointment?

Congratulations!

Please share your timeline if you don't mind.

RyRyan:
Hello, I just received my Original Passport Request. I have two questions:

- Do I need to book an appointment with VFS for passport submission?
- How long does it take for the passport to be returned after submission?

Will appreciate responses please.

Thank you for sharing and sorry about the refusal.

Any travel history for your people or this was a first time application?

Safe to say they are treating April applications now. The processing time has certainly reduced.

Towerofgrace:
For people wanting to know about timeline

My people applied April 24, using the old gckey portal and they got a response today even though it is refusal but it took 1 month for IRCC to process their application, so like someone said IRCC is treating applications just that refusal rate is high reason people haven't really been sharing their timelines as such

Reason for refusal insufficient asset and financial situation
Purpose of visit not consistent with temporary stay

@onile1975

How soon where you able to secure a date for biometrics after making payment and submitting your application?

Thank you.

onile1975:
Hello good people in the house

Pls for those who have done biometric since inception of u k VFS global,what are the things you took alone for your biometric after self uploading of all your documents for visit visa?

My own is in two weeks time I want to no exact thing I will take alone after self uploading of documents

Congratulations!!!!!

I guess they are currently treating March applications.

Good luck to all applicants still awaiting a feedback.

ajibolag:
To encourage someone:
TRV application was submitted: March 9, 2025
Biometrics: Completed in Lagos on March 14, 2025
PPR: April 28, 2025
Passport received with 1-year validity, multiple entry on May 9, 2025.
No travel history
Previous US visa refusal to join spouse (PhD student) Oct last year (explained in the application).

Congratulations!

Hopefully this serves as a motivation for more people to share their timelines.

kpiper2473:
Passport request came at exactly 6.30 when i was driving out of the house.
TimeLine

I submitted my application on January 13, 2025. My current TRV was set to expire on April 10, 2025, which coincided with the expiration date of my biometric validity. I thought making an early application before the expiration of my current visa would improve my chances.

After submission, I checked online for information on how to renew my biometrics before they expired but couldn't find any clear guidance. Instead, I stumbled upon information about making additional payments. I made the payment, obtained the receipt, and uploaded it via a web form.

About a month later, I received a response from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) inquiring about the purpose of the payment. I explained the situation.

May 2, 2025: I received a call from my bank asking if I had used my statement for a visa application, as IRCC needed to verify the information.

May 13: I received a notification stating that my biometrics had expired. I was worried, thinking that the web form submission was a waste of time and money. However, on May 14, at around 2 a.m., I received a Biometric Validity Letter (BVL) instruction. I booked an appointment for the same day and completed my biometrics.( na rush hour them born me,i dey always rush everything)

May 20 which is today: PPR request around 6:30 a.m. I just de come back from VFS as I de type like like this. No time to check time

Hello people..

It's been a while people have shared their timelines here. Any idea which month the embassy is currently processing?

Please people share your feedback.

Thank you.

I was..but i kept trying and it went through.

MsAnonymous:
Is anyone else having issues trying to pay for an appointment booking?

Yes. Ikate roundabout/ junction.

Quote author=sparrow76 post=135365187]Im most grateful and thank you so much. Someone earlier told me to take Obalende to Ajah and drop at Ikate Junction. Is this same as Lekki? I'm asking because I dnt know Lagos well..[/quote]

Did you pay for making the change at the center?

@Labelle

Labelle:
This is the problem we are all facing, call TLS tomorrow and ask them about your situation, call before 9am so you won't have to wait for long. But from my experience, no need to fill a new form if you want to change your dates. They change it for you at the center. But you must leave at least 30 days between date of submission and travel date.

Thank you for your response.

You raised a valid question regarding the final "resting" place of the documents submitted. I do hope they are destroyed properly or filed appropriately.

I wish you a successful outcome.

diehard:
I submitted the following docs; banks statement (foreign and local), cover letter, insurance, dud flight and accommodation booking, current and past visas, data page of my passport, letter of recommendation from my employer and salary package. Docs from kids schools. My kids birth certificate, marriage certificate, Land documents from govt.

They don't need original but I made coloured photocopies of my docs.

Does anyone have a clue of what happened to all these documents we submit to these embassies? Scammers can easily get a hold of our documents for bad purposes. So be careful for what you submit to these people.

@diehard...

Could you please share the documents you submitted..Are we required to bring the originals of all the documents we are submitting? Are we making 2 copies of each document?

Please share your experience to guide us.

Thank youuuu.

quote author=diehard post=135338741]I finally submitted my application today and saw the racket TLS is pulling on people. For example, your passport pix is not bright enough, and you'll pay them to retake it. There are errors in your application, and we can help you correct it. That's 12k and so on.....[/quote]

What?

12k to correct the errors? OMG!

Sigh...

diehard:
I finally submitted my application today and saw the racket TLS is pulling on people. For example, your passport pix is not bright enough, and you'll pay them to retake it. There are errors in your application, and we can help you correct it. That's 12k and so on.....

Thank you.

I was finally able to make payment.

austino677:
yes, online.. You'll be redirected to payment Web page and put your debit card details (₦51,200)... Have you tried other browsers? If still same do call them from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday

Hello Summerbutterfly,

Did you pay for your appointment booking online?

I am having challenges making payment.

Your advice will be greatly appreciated.

Summerbutterfly:
Hello Good evening

I have an appointment for July but I would like to reschedule to an earlier date. Does that mean I’ll have to pay another application fee? Is it possible to get an earlier date within May ?

2 copies of your data page.

International passport.

Milito:
Submitted visit visa application on Friday 9th, biometrics is tomorrow Mon 12th.
Asides the IRCC & VFS appointment letter, will any other thing be required please?

Hello people...

Any applicant having challenges paying for TLS fees in trying to book an appointment online?

Received an error message that their website team was working on it.

Checking to see if this is the case for others.

Will appreciate your feedback!

NIN and Copy of your US visa.

quote author=wifey1 post=135280203]Good evening, pls what 2 documents did you use? I also want to apply, I have a 5yrs US visa renewed this year.[/quote]

I suspect it's the lack of travel history.

Maybe you build up your travel history by applying to other countries like France. You have a good profile.

All the best!

kentdealer:
Refusal!!!

First time of applying

Guru in the house please me what I can do to make it better in my next application, Obviously not this year again.

Document submitted:
E tax Certificate clearance Card: Lagos State

6 months' Personal account statement reflecting my monthly payment from my company account. Over 9.7m balance.

Mutual funds balance of 5.5m
CAC certificate
Invoices
Landed properties over 45m
Marriage certificate
Children birth certificate
Pics of my family
Clean personal account with no money lodgment. Just salary and monthly expenses were withdrawn. Additional incomes are from Interest on savings and mutual funds account.

Yes. You are right. It is a small sticker attached to the photocopy of one's data page.

ajibolag:
After biometrics.
I wanted to confirm if my wife was given the appropriate sticker.
I reached out (email) to VAC and they explained. According to them, it’s a small rectangular sticker attached to one’s passport biodata page (photocopy) after biometrics. My wife has the sticker.
Thank you.

Thank you so much. I was able to register my account and book an appointment to submit my biometrics with ease.

[quote author=TradeSunMoore post=135193020][/quote]

Thank you for your response and Congratulations.

I am trying to book an appointment on VFS to submit my biometrics but I am unable to register as a new user to use the system.

Did you experience this? Any useful tips will be greatly appreciated. Thank you @HopefulSarah

HopefulSarah:
2,000 - 3,000 dollars is okay . For my own visa i put 4,000 dollars for a stay of 3 weeks.

Your visa with your US visa included will be approved in less than two weeks. Congratulations in advance.

Will appreciate your feedback guys!

Eshe..Daalu! Nagode

LadyCaplin:
Hello everyone,

Ardent reader here—thanks for all the helpful tips so far! I’ve just completed my visa application and about to make payment. I was asked to upload my US visa, passport data page, and NIN.

I also added Form IMM5645e and a one-page cover letter under additional documents. Just want to confirm I’m on the right track.

Also, what’s a decent amount to indicate as funds for a 13-day trip?

Appreciate your thoughts—thanks in advance

Hello everyone,

Ardent reader here—thanks for all the helpful tips so far! I’ve just completed my visa application and about to make payment. I was asked to upload my US visa, passport data page, and NIN.

I also added Form IMM5645e and a one-page cover letter under additional documents. Just want to confirm I’m on the right track.

Also, what’s a decent amount to indicate as funds for a 13-day trip?

Appreciate your thoughts—thanks in advance

Congrats.

How much was the visa fee if you dont mind.

Mudlogger:
Second time Applicant 10 Years From 6 Months Previous Visa

Biometrics April 7th
Transferred to UKVI April 8th
VFS Global collection email April 22nd

May I suggest you take a break from applying?

Sunnepa50:
Cashmadam, Giselle and all the experts in the group
I have been following this group for months now and I can tell you that you guys are really doing a great job
God will reward you all.

I have requested contacts the other time so I will be able to explain better,however wasn’t granted due abuse of it which was fully understood
I’m left with no other option to explain everything on here

I had mentioned it earlier that my mum had been denied three times now although the reason stated has been addressed before the second and the third trial
I had claimed that she is employed just because she she is a petty trader Have included all receipts of her trade in the application and I have confirmed that I’ll be the sole sponsor of her trip. I submitted our bank statement cos I felt she won’t be needing it cos I mention it on the letter that I’ll be the full sponsor and the reason for the dinner at the first one is that The circumstance depends on her and the second one was that there are large some of money unexplained on the account which obviously there is none so

So in the last application I gave to an agent cos I feel maybe I’m not doing something right, perhaps needs the touch of a professional, which was more than one year now, I’ve also confirmed that I will be the full sponsor. I have included six months account statement, which has enough money in it. My partner myself has written an invitation letter with as well written, sponsorship letter, we have included family pictures included the child certificate And we have confirmed that we are the one sponsoring her all our documents are submitted with the application to my surprise. The reason for the decline is not clear to me because they actually states that they are not sure I will be able to sponsor her in spite of the fact that I’ve got enough money for the trip. my wife has submitted a sleep, bank statement. I have submitted my payslip my bank statement as well, I’m sure they did not look into the submitted document very well because there’s no way I could have proved a personal relationship with my mom without me submitting a birth certificate pictures that involve myself and my mom involve my dad and my mom to show home ties which I did I don’t know what else to do, that’s why I’ve actually brought it here
Please guys what do you advise me to do in the next application as I have been building the account for the past seven months now I’ve got my sister to be sending money to her account as the monthly upkeep , I have as well, been sending money to her as monthly upkeep, she hasn’t used the account since then for any other thing other than the upkeep and she withdraws too from it

I have sent the previous refusal letters on here too so you can advise me well. This is really giving me concern
Thanks guys

Is the news about the increase in UK visa fees commencing from 9th of April 2025 legit?

There is a high likelihood that it may....

onile1975:
Cashmadam and Gurus in the house

I have another question

If I sponsor someone e.g my brother and this person refused to come back, will this affect me if I want to apply in future?

Sorry about your refusal.

Any travel history? 1st time applicant?

kppo:
Application submitted: November 17, 2024
Biometrics completed: December 16, 2024
Decision date: February 27, 2025
Decision: Refused
Reason: you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:
• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the
details you have provided in your application.
• Your current employment situation does not show that you are financially established in
your country of residence.

A big Congratulations to you indeed!

It was indeed worth it despite the calculations et al...lol

Cheers!

b31164707:
VISA ALERT!! Thank God o!

Visa Type: 6-month Visitor Visa

Biometrics Date: February 3, 2025

VFS Email for Passport Pickup: February 13, 2025

Budget: 1,200 GBP for a week (excluding accommodation)

Documents submitted:
Naira salary account bank statements (November 2024 to January 2025)
Bank Reference Letter for Naira Salary Account
USD savings account statements (November 2024 to January 2025)
Bank Reference Letter for USD Savings Account
Pay slips (November 2024 to January 2025)
Current Salary Breakdown
Previous Salary Breakdown
Birth Certificate
Letter of Introduction from Employer
Employment Confirmation Letter
Leave Approval Notice
Invitation Letter from Host and her Supporting Documents
Evidence of Family Ties (a letter from my dad, his passport biodata page and property maintenance fee bill)
Previous Visas Issued and Qatar Entry Permit
Evidence of Health Insurance Enrollment
Passport Biodata Page
Travel Itinerary and Flight Cost
Evidence of Transaction Reversals
Evidence of POS Transaction Reversals
Evidence of Commission Income Received
Letter of Introduction from Church
Proof of Romantic Relationship with Host (photos taken together during her visit in Lagos and WhatsApp Chat screenshots)
Cover Letter (explaining all transaction reversals and commission income received, reflecting as credits in my salary account)

I didn't want to take any chances hence submitted so many documents lol. Thank you so much to everyone on this thread, who has consistently provided beneficial guidance pertaining to the UK visa application process. I appreciate you all!

Hi,

I had my children in 2020 and spent a little over two months abroad during that period. When I was interviewed, the Visa Officer asked how I managed to stay for that long. I explained that I was on a 3-month maternity leave, in addition to my annual leave. The officer also asked for my delivery date and clarified that I wasn’t affected by the executive order signed by Trump at the time.

The VO then asked if I was planning to give birth while in the U.S. and explicitly advised me not to use my visa for that purpose. He mentioned that the B1/B2 visa could no longer be used for childbirth. My visa was then granted, and I have been able to renew since then with no issues.

I hope this information is helpful!

Luxe031:
hello @ladycaplin when did you have your kids pls , could you pls say what was asked , I had a baby in 2023 , I have an appointment next week and really anxious , had two kids 2016/2017 applied for birthing visas , in 2022 had an interview to take my son for a check up , they asked for the appointment details and issued the visa , got pregnant end of 2022 and gave birth 2023