I posted my story here in 2018, thanks to those that advised me @phardey @customised87 etc and thanks also to those that said I would never get a visa because I had been banned earlier from entering the UK because of deception.

So I applied for UK student visas in 2005 and 2007 and used deception and changed my identity in one of the applications. All the documents submitted were actually not originals. I was young and being misled by some stupid agents at that time.

In 2017 I met my wife who is a British citizen, we had a baby in 2018, he is also a British citizen and we got married in 2019 in Nigeria.
Few weeks ago, we decided that I applied for a UK visitor's visa to be able to visit them. I submitted the application and declared both previous applications. I wrote a cover letter detailing the deception, and I apologised for the behaviour. I explained how I had evolved over the years into a high profile professional working with one of the best oil companies in Nigeria.
Long story short, I was so surprised I got the visa few days ago; the application however took longer than normal, I assume they were making several checks and verifications.

Documents submitted
Int'l Passport - with 1 expired schengen visa and Dubai stamps
Marriage Cert
Letter from employer
Payslips - 3 months
Bank statement - 75m balance
Property documents
Copy of wife's UK passport
Copy of child's uk passport
wife's payslips
wife's bank statement
Pictures of family trips to Italy, Germany and Dubai - We went on 3 family trips in 2018 and 2019
Whatsapp conversations


I am posting my story because I am sure there are a lot of people in my shoes and they do not know how to go about their next application. Please just be as truthful and transparent as you can be; do not hide anything especially if they already have the information.

Good Afternoon,
Please I am looking at clearing a 2015 Mercedes Benz C300 from Lagos Port. Would anyone please let me know approximately how much it will cost?

Many Thanks
Matthew

Lexusgs430:


You believe your application history would be deleted? Show me a flying pig, I would show you a pink elephant..........


The good news for you is spousal visa overrules your ban..... Just be honest and sincere in your new application.........

NB : I would advice you not to quit your job, if you are presently doing well. Find a way to shuttle and sludge......

Hi Lexusgs430,
Thanks for your feedback. I am aware that application histories aren't deleted but I have read that the Home office or UK embassies keep biometric data for 10 years except if the individual poses a threat to national security. I was saying that my biometric data might have been deleted but I know the details of both applications would be retained and I will be as honest as possible. I am informed and now a high profile professional so I won't make that stupid mistake again.
Are you 100% sure that my spouse visa application will overrule section 320(11)?

Hi Guys,
Your opinions will go a long way; and if there's someone who has been in this situation and scaled through, please share their story.

2005 - I applied for a UK student visa but was refused due to insufficient funds and low WAEC grades.
2006 - Changed my name and DOB; got a new passport and applied for another student visa in 2007 and by this time, the UK had started taking biometrics as part of the application process. I was caught and presumably banned for 10 years. The passport used was not returned back to me as they believed that was not my true identity.
All these I did as I was ignorant and just despirate to have a bright future, which I am already having without stepping out of Nigeria.
All my siblings eventually left Nigeria in the struggle and live in US, Canada and France; I am the only one left here for now grin

Fast forward to 2018, I have since graduated from Uni and now working as an analyst for an Oil Company.

Now, I have a fiancee who is settled in the UK and who will eventually be a British citizen in 2019. We plan to get married next year and I am planning to apply for a spose visa. I will declare my previous applications, including the change of name and biometrics, which I believe would now have been deleted as it is over 10 years; however, I am sure there is a likelihood of a refusal under section 320 but I will appreciate if there's someone who has such experience and who can share what they did.
I work full time and I earn a considerably huge amount of salary. I also have a business and few properties and can show a genuine bank account with good cash flow and a balance of over N40m; my fiancee also earns over £30k yearly, so finance is not an issue.
I am confident that I would normally meet the requirements if not for the refusals and ban which happened over 12 years ago.

Going by your experience guys, what do you suggest?

Hi Guys,
Your opinions will go a long way; and if there's someone who has been in this situation and scaled through, please share their story.

2005 - I applied for a UK student visa but was refused due to insufficient funds and low WAEC grades.
2006 - Changed my name and DOB; got a new passport and applied for another student visa in 2007 and by this time, the UK had started taking biometrics as part of the application process. I was caught and presumably banned for 10 years. The passport used was not returned back to me as they believed that was not my true identity.
All these I did as I was ignorant and just despirate to have a bright future, which I am already having without stepping out of Nigeria.
All my siblings eventually left Nigeria in the struggle and live in US, Canada and France; I am the only one left here for now

Fast forward to 2018, I have since graduated from Uni and now working as an analyst for an Oil Company.

Now, I have a fiancee who is settled in the UK and who will eventually be a British citizen in 2019. We plan to get married next year and I am planning to apply for a spose visa. I will declare my previous applications, including the change of name and biometrics, which I believe would now have been deleted as it is over 10 years; however, I am sure there is a likelihood of a refusal under section 320 but I will appreciate if there's someone who has such experience and who can share what they did.
I work full time and I earn a considerably huge amount of salary. I also have a business and few properties and can show a genuine bank account with good cash flow and a balance of over N40m; my fiancee also earns over £30k yearly, so finance is not an issue.
I am confident that I would normally meet the requirements if not for the refusals and ban which happened over 12 years ago.

Going by your experience guys, what do you suggest?