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Na true ooo, no be shayo oooo.............

Lexusgs430:
That is what you told them right? It's not washing with us here .....

She has started the procedure like you suggested and gave her the latter option as the last resort.

Lexusgs430:
By adopting the process I stated, applicant might be lucky to have appeal process fast tracked ......... Or enrich UKBA's coffers by submitting another application........

i work late shift so must have been tired to miss that one but not drenched in scotch as stated by Oga Lexus.
yes, sponsor has a UK passport.

Lexusgs430:
Does the sponsor have a UK passport? Has applicants sent documents been returned?

If you checked before sending to Sheffield, check again for stated missing documents. If they are not included, you probably checked initially after consuming a crate of red wine ......

She did but the hubby was applying from Ghana. I was surprised that the data page was not included because i checked the docs with her before it was sent to sheffield.

Lexusgs430:
Snap a copy of the refusal letter and attach. Snap with camscanner app .....

Did your friend read this thread prior to applying?

@ Lexusgs430 and all
I have a friend that applied for the spousal visa and submitted everything on the checklist except sponsor data page but was refused on the following ground

TB test which was included, they claimed it was not included.
And then that she did not put in a copy of her own passport data page as sponsor.

They said all other stuff are alright.

My question now is that if she go for appeal, will the sponsor passport data page be seen as a new document and not admissible for appeal?

you are right sha!

Lexusgs430:
Because no one stopped you, does not mean others have never been stopped.....

If you travel without visa restrictions, the worse that would happen is confistication & destruction.......

If you have visa restrictions, the consequences could be severe.......

Be safe than sorry...........

Came with a lot of attachments and weave on on last trip in October and no one stopped me.

Adapapaokoye:
If they catch you, tell them it's for your hair, that your friends told you attachment is expensive in abroad. Lol
I carried lots of weavon but I had no issue. You may not be lucky

It is still doing press up so a little bearable. Lol

davide470:
My fellow "Northerners", how's the weather?

Where for North London??

Inkredible:
Us that are in North London nko? Are we not invited?

@Justwise, someone did use the local registry certificate on the forum. I can remember that we discussed while i was raising the issue of the court case. And as far as i can remember, the application came out successful because the person quoted our discussion on it but she had already applied then. I will try to check through the thread.

justwise:
I want to ask this question regarding two aspect of requirements:

Prove of English language and court marriage certificate

1.Has anybody gotten a spouse visa with just Nigerian degree certificate without UK NARIC valuation letter? I know we debated this some yrs ago but i can't find current update on this.

2.Local registry marriage certificate..any successful application with local registry certificate? I know the Fed govt won the case but i don't know if the British embassy has implemented the policy.

Thank you

Congrats, welcome to London.

Lolas89:
Please help me praise the living God. Just got my passport back and it was granted . Unbelievable, Chai this my God is too much o .

God is good. congratulations.

Aphrodite007:
Everyone that helped me including LexusGs430, Lamakinde, Minnienellie24, teejay231 and annoyingly, Justwise (lol,, don't mind me, I am too happy to have any beef with you).

where do I start from to thank you all for your input. Just picked up my passport and it was a big YES .. I'm just too happy right now!

Anyway this is my time line:

Standard application
Centre: Abuja
Application Submited: 1 December, 2017
Documents sent to Spouse: 2 December, 2017
Biometrics: 4 December, 2017
Application Received Mail: 5 December, 2017
Documents received email from UKVI: none
Documents delivered notice from Courier: 7 December, 2017
Decision made email: 27 February 2018
Application picked up: 27 February 2018 (Literally 10 mins after I got the mail )

I am having headache from the whole hyper ventilation and excitement. God is merciful!

Demoore:
If you’re around Manchester area and you need a quick Data Entry/Customer service role paying £10/hr, get in touch. I’ll try and help (no guarantees)

Nice one

NI thing is quite annoying. Been three weeks I returned their forms now. And the energy company were proving difficult until my wife threatened to cut them off and change to another one. Yet to hear from anyone of them.

joygirl2017:
This council tax thingy you need to strategise on how which you will use for your next application if you dont add council tax which will you use for next application cos you need present I think 4 or 3 bills of your full stay u were in the uk .
I know its quite expensive but I had to add it dont want to go through stress for next stage .

The ni number stuff can be annoying , I was refused a job becos of it despite the fact I told them its in view.
Sorry for late reply

Omotosexc203:
Hello, can you please post a list of documents that you submitted and do they have to be in a particular order? My husband and I have gathered the docs we think we need and wish to submit very soon but not wanting to be refused is making me do more research.

Thanks




quote author=tenyii post=62932219]Hi guys so I’ve been a silent follower of this thread since I decided to apply for a UK spousal visa. Your posts (especially timelines) were very helpful for me and I thought I could help another person by sharing mine as well.

Type of Application: Settlement - Wife (Priority)
Application Submitted: 23 Oct
Supporting Documents sent to Sheffield: 3 Nov
Email confirmation of documents received: Never got one
Application Decided: 26 Nov
Visa Picked up: 26 Nov

All in all took about 1 month and was much earlier thank we expected but we are very grateful to God for how smooth the application process was.

For those deliberating about whether to send WhatsApp messages or what to send for their applications....remember that everyone’s circumstances are different. I feel things like travel history and general background of the individuals applying (especially your spouse) matter a lot. Put yourself in the shoes of the visa officer. If there is something you are uncomfortable about rather than lie or ignore it explain it in the additional information section...that’s what it’s there for. If you have substantial travel history show that that you do...make them see that your desire to relocate is because of your spouse. If you don’t have the pictures put the steamy conversation from your WhatsApp, if not put the pictures you have. Look through the guidelines carefully and make sure you put all the necessary documents to show that you just want to start the rest of your life with your spouse. No one wants to willingly keep two people away from each other if they genuinely love themselves (of cause there’s the bit about proving you won’t be using U.K. public funds for the next 5 years but yea that’s how developed countries protect themselves �)

I’m sure all those waiting will have successful applications! God has already done it for us.

Remember to chose settlement - Husband or Wife
Actually we all learnt through reading up because of different circumstances relating to each applicant.
For starters as the applicant, you will need your sponsor to be earning £18600/annum if you are without child or if your child is a British citizen.
With a child it increases to £22,400 and additional £2400 for subsequent child.
Docs from Sponsor and needed by Applicant
P60 of that year
Six months account statement
Payslips
Letter from the employer on letter head signed stating the year of employment, Remuneration
Utility bills e.g.Council tax, energy
Letter from Landlord /Receipts of payment stating he/she is domiciled at the residence and permitted to live with the spouse.
Communication Proof (Phone records from service provider , WhatsApp conversations, Facebook chats, IMO e.t.c.
Original Marriage certificate (Not Nigerian local govt) Federal Marriage Registry or UK recognised.
English language Proficiency (Either IELTS life skills A or if you have a UK degree or You can process a UK NARIC assessment of your Nigerian Degree taught in English)
Original Tuberculosis Test (You can do this at IOM i.e. International Organisation for Migration)
Lots of pictures at every meeting point, marriage pictures etc.
Copies of visas stamp for all travelling to meet.
Letter from Applicants employer if employed
Bank statement( just to show you have a life)
All docs is original.
Lest I forget, docs from self employed sponsor differs a little.



The applicant doesn't need to add his or her own bank statement or letter from employer, the sponsor needs to submit all that.

Tenancy agreement is enough you don't need to add receipt of rent payment.

If you are renting 1 or two bedroom flat you don't need a letter from your landlord allowing your wife or husband to live with you, show me where that is mentioned as a requirement. You only need a letter from landlord in the case of multiple occupation accommodation

Omotosexc203:
Hello, can you please post a list of documents that you submitted and do they have to be in a particular order? My husband and I have gathered the docs we think we need and wish to submit very soon but not wanting to be refused is making me do more research.

Thanks




quote author=tenyii post=62932219]Hi guys so I’ve been a silent follower of this thread since I decided to apply for a UK spousal visa. Your posts (especially timelines) were very helpful for me and I thought I could help another person by sharing mine as well.

Type of Application: Settlement - Wife (Priority)
Application Submitted: 23 Oct
Supporting Documents sent to Sheffield: 3 Nov
Email confirmation of documents received: Never got one
Application Decided: 26 Nov
Visa Picked up: 26 Nov

All in all took about 1 month and was much earlier thank we expected but we are very grateful to God for how smooth the application process was.

For those deliberating about whether to send WhatsApp messages or what to send for their applications....remember that everyone’s circumstances are different. I feel things like travel history and general background of the individuals applying (especially your spouse) matter a lot. Put yourself in the shoes of the visa officer. If there is something you are uncomfortable about rather than lie or ignore it explain it in the additional information section...that’s what it’s there for. If you have substantial travel history show that that you do...make them see that your desire to relocate is because of your spouse. If you don’t have the pictures put the steamy conversation from your WhatsApp, if not put the pictures you have. Look through the guidelines carefully and make sure you put all the necessary documents to show that you just want to start the rest of your life with your spouse. No one wants to willingly keep two people away from each other if they genuinely love themselves (of cause there’s the bit about proving you won’t be using U.K. public funds for the next 5 years but yea that’s how developed countries protect themselves �)

I’m sure all those waiting will have successful applications! God has already done it for us.

You might need to check through the thread but let's see if I can see the last one posted.

tayeby78:
Welcome Mr Lamakinde.....weve been expecting you. Have you received your supporting documents back yet?

So sorry for the refusal Ronvlaar. Please post the reasons here so we can put heads together and hopefully find a way out. Praying for you .

Oh.... Yes I got the docs back last week. Hope u've got urs too? The cold is not smiling at all. Yet to get NiNo but av called for it.

Lexusgs430:
Have you thought about getting a landline?

Job centres are good, but don't hold your breath.....

No links, you just have to put in the leg work and e work....

NB : Don't narrow your search to Administration roles only..... Have you thought of a career change?

Same here @Lexusgs430, called for NiNo yesterday. Bank said same thing that I need proof of address which none is yet to come from bills.
Job center asked me to call

ronvlaar:
Good morning house, passport was picked up yesterday and it was refused.
I'll post their reason later with my TL

Oh.............. @Ronvlaar, it's well. Just got in two days ago. Been busy trying to get some stuff. Let's see if the reason could go through administrative review. It's well.

FOSBAS1:
Good Evening all, Please I need Advice.
My son and I applied for UK visa
Did our biometrics on October 3rd, Documents got to Decision making center on 4th. Got a message requesting for my Baby's birth certificate on 20thof October, which I immediately forwarded, got Another message on 21st to resend it, of which I did again. Our Visa was subsequently denied on the 20th of November. on the following grounds -
1. Evidence that our marriage is still subsisting
2 Refusal to respond to the mail requesting for our son's birth certificate.
Do you think applying for administrative review is a better option?
TIA

Sorry, though u were denied but all you need to address is already stated in the notice of refusal. Is there any evidence of support from ur spouse like money sent for upkeep? Any travelling details like visas/tickets/boarding passes to spend some time together? (something to show commitment)
Just state that the birth certificate was sent but seems they didn't get it.
I don't know if new docs will be allowed for administrative review other than at the tribunal. You can give it a shot because reapplying is just too expensive.

ronvlaar:
Yea, I get and that's what I've been doing..
Thanks anyway

I believe they have done it already. I understand how your madam feels, mine was like that also.

missboth:
Good morning my people, I have been following this thread for sometime now. I really appreciate everyone here.
Please I have few questions to ask;
1) my supporting documents has been returned to my husband since last week Tuesday (7th November). Up till now I haven't gotten any decision made email. And I can see from the previous post that most people get decision made email immediately they returned their supporting documents.
Do I have to send a message on tls website about it. Probably, they forgot to send me a mail or I should go to the embassy to check.
2) Can my husband (sponsor) call home office on my behalf?
Please I need your advice. Thanks

Well, it seems they have a lot on their table. Myself and someone got decision same day and passport delivery. We are yet to get our docs delivered and can't even track online since it is yet to be sent, according to the Royal mail staff. So, I will advise you relax as TLScontact and UKVI don't update their timeline same time in some cases.

ronvlaar:
Where can I track my application pls (excluding TLS)
Madam no gree me rest

I used only tls, I tried the other one too but wasn't successful. Just hold on and check the TLScontact checker.

ronvlaar:
Guys, madam no get patience again o lol..
There's this ukvi site I saw to track our application but I think cos we applied outside the UK, nothing came out.
Who can pls help us with the tracking site that will work for us so I can send to madam to see herself. (Not the TLS own o)
Thank u guys!

Day 62 today

Bro, saw ur mail but couldn't access it. Any questions I can help with?

Irhu32:
Thanks everyone! I am over the moon....

Congrats bro

tayeby78:
.

Not received it yet o but at least hubby is back in my arms where he belongs.

Lol �.................coming in first week of Dec.

tayeby78:
Hi,

Have your documents been returned to your wife yet? We haven't received ours back.

Have you gotten urs now? As we are yet to get ours. The tracking code is still giving errors, told my wife to check again on Monday because we need it for certain documentation.

Irhu32:
Hello, I just checked the tls web and I saw this message that they have completed their assessment and made a decision.You passport will be retured to your application point.
I am very anxious now to see the out come o.
Please pray for my soul o.

It's well.

ronvlaar:
And so home office called my wife today and asked her few questions bout her work n all..
They later called her employer too..
Me I don't understand these people sha..
Day 59 today..

You are covered bro.

ronvlaar:
How much is it bro?

Sorry,just seeing this. Got it 175k one way.

Irhu32:
Hello all, I have been a silent viewer for a few months now.I did My wives online application on the 24th of August then her biometrics registration on the 28th of August.Keeping fingers crossed and hoping to here from them soon as the wait is putting pressure on my marriage. I pray ooo.Day 60 today from online application date.

Is your 60 days Business /working days? It's still not late as that is exactly 12weeks . I believe you will get a response by next week.

ronvlaar:
Day58 today and message from Sheffield says Application not straightforward blah blah blah..
Anyway, still waiting sha and its not easy but I'm hopeful...

It will surely come out fine and you will testify to God's goodness in Jesus name, amen.