Lexusgs430:


I would not advice you to stay longer than the regulated period, because you would be denied entry upon arrival.

What you can do is deep in and dive out again.....

Sure I get you. I won't flout it.

I will have to accelerate my waka and head out asap.

Just that I have so much going in naija...but gotta keep the family unit together...

Thanks Teejay, Aphrodite, Osinachi and the main gee LexusG ...

I guess the day of reckoning is here.

Can’t defer this move for much longer can I.

3 months is such a short period...it is well.

Is there a link that backs this up anywhere on the uk.gov site? I checked and checked didn’t find.

Thanks again fam.

Hello good people,

You may recall my "saga" of making the wrong application category - Settlement instead of Tier 2 Dependent.

I am here to share the good news that I have finally gotten the correct visa (within 2 weeks of applying). In everything I thank God.

I now need some advice..

As we all know the vignette visa required us to travel within the 30 day period which I have done, with my 2 children. I have collected all of our BRPs. We stayed for a week.

The issue now is that I had to come back to Nigeria to tidy up a few affairs, close out on projects at work, clear the Nigeria house, sort out some family matters.

I reckon I will be out for about 2 months - after which I will move to the UK finally. My husband is still working and living in the UK

I hope I am not flouting any rules? I am seriously considering getting a lawyer considering the costly mistake of earlier...

Many thanks house.

Lolas89:
I actually mailed them to ask if I can change it but they said no that I should withdraw the application and I said OK to the withdrawal and they said they will return my passport within 15working days. So I was just waiting for them to return it so I can reapply.

Then I got the usual passport ready for collection yesterday evening. When I got to tsl and they gave me my passport I just noticed a paper in it so I already gave up that it's the refusal letter so I didn't bother checking the passport, just opened the folded sheet to see that my application was successful and my passport stamped. Come and see the way I shout for inside danfo.
The lord is good, he is kind and faithful.

WOW! I am just seeing this! Congratulations ooo. Eeyah. God is Good

Me I am still waiting for my supporting documents to be returned...very frustrating...

Lolas89:
hi dear how far? Any update on your new application? Am still waiting for them to return my passport.

Hi Lola, I withdrew it on a Friday, they released my passport last week Wednesday or so. I got an email that it was ready.

Still yet to get my settlement package back to my sponsor. That's what is holding me up from re-applying...

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I got mail to come and pick up tomorrow...

MreSBee:



Gurus in the house, I think once there are new comers... we should always endeavour to ask them the status of their spouse/sponsor (based on this eyeopener) before even giving them advices and guidance so they are not wasting their time.

Thanks. I have since confirmed that the money has gone into the UK coffers for good.

I do agree with the point above. I came to Nairaland because of the wealth of information here.

Whilst I take full responsibility, and do not blame the great folks here (@justwize, LexusG and everyone that contributed) in any way, it will be good is there is a caveat on the cover page saying what this thread is for exactly.

I didn't want to raise/mention this last week cause I was still reeling from the shocker and was somewhat emotional. Amean, that's like a plot of land!!!

Lolas89:
hi dear, please do you know how long it takes for them to return the passport after contacting the UKVI to withdraw an application. Thanks

We need to open our own thread!! l

Well, they said 5 - 10 working days on the phone. But their email said "few days" so I am hopeful.

Aphrodite007:


Yeah I remember you, you had a work trip and was asking how you’d get your passport back. Take heart iye, you and Lola have gone through a lot, I would have been crying by now.

On the brighter side, you guys just have to wait 15days then join hubby and then you would work 2-3 months and get the wasted money back. Sorry o! It is not easy at all.

Thank you.

I have been sorely depressed since I found out but am even thankful that I can still hustle the money for re application.

There is apparently even expedited which takes 5 days. Costs 180 pounds though per applicant. And we are 3.. Not a lot but considering how much that has already been wasted...

phatbaby1:
Hi guys our application has been successful!

Whoop! Whoop!

I’m going to be popping champagne tonight

Congratulations!

Lolas89:
it is well dear, I spent 1.2m too. We will get through it God's grace, all our efforts and money will not be a waste.

Amen o.

What is also paining me is the 3 months. Missed out on at least 2 international work trips waiting and waiting.

Why they didn't let me know early enough baffles me...it's almost like they waited for the 3 months to elapse before informing me...makes no sense...

Lolas89:
Hello mzapplication,

Can you please let me know how it's going and how to go. I want to start my application for PBS dependant visa as soon as I get my passport back.

Mehn. I'll keep you posted. Are you not seeing what I am seeing? I am also applying immediately I get the passport back.

N2m naira burnt. I am weak

Sorry o. I have come again.

I have done much more investigation. Spent about 30 mins on the phone with these UK visa people.

It appears that this is not the thread for Tier 2 PBS Dependant visa. This is a thread for settlement. Whih is a beast.

Apparently PBS is much more straightforward, takes 15 days, and there is no document to submit other than the Maintenance document (and other standard docs).

LexusG and justwise can you please confirm?

Lolas89:
Mzapplication you can use this link to check for processing time and visa fee .

https://visa-fees.homeoffice.gov.uk/y

thanks. I have used this to check.

Please for the people that just paid for Dependant of PBS Tier 2 holder, how much did you pay? I am seeing 694 USD??

So I got mail from them.

Long and short I have forfeited the visa fee. They will refund my IHS.

I just dashed the UK economy 1,467 x 3 pounds. Back to the drawing board.

Please can you guide me on what category exactly to select? I am still going to send the UKVI a mail asking for further clarification.

Is it Tier 2, General Partner and General Child? Or is it General Migrant??

There is no "Tier 2 Dependant" explicitly written on the visa4uk site.

Also, how long does priority usually take? I cant bear to wait another 3 months.

Lolas89:
please to which email address should I write to, I can't find any correspondence on the gov website.

It's a paid service. Costs about 6 pounds to send them a mail.

https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk

I drafted a compassionate mail to them today. I am praying my case goes to someone that can help

Lolas89:
Hello everyone, I think I made the same mistake mzapplication made. I applied for settlement wife priority on the 15th of January but my husband is on tier 2 general(leave to remain) visa. My application is still with the home office and I don't know what to do. Should I withdraw it and start over hoping that they will refund the money or I should wait for them to reply. Am so confused, please help

Read again o, mine is "Tier 2 with Limited Leave to remain"

Your post says Leave to Remain.

Confirm there is a difference...

justwise:


https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/family-members

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-dependants-of-uk-visa-applicants-tiers-1-2-4-5

Thank you. I read through these links before I applied.

My issue is at the point of making the application. On the visa4uk site.

Is this what I should have selected?

Lexusgs430:


I have just read through your whole submission on this thread.....

You applied for the wrong visa as justwise stated.... Spousal visa is only meant for British citizens who are resident in the UK, and intending to bring their wife or husband.

You never stated originally that your husband had a tier 2 visa.

Best to speak to ECO nicely and see if they would refund fees paid or transfer for the right type of visa.

My apologies. Thank you for the clarification.

I will send them a mail to see if they can change the category or refund fees.

I believe someone has had a similar issue and was able to send them a letter for them to change it?

I appreciate the help.

justwise:


You applied for a wrong visa, that email from the embassy is correct. You needed to apply for tier2 dependent visa and not settlement visa.

Okay. Thanks for the clarification.

I have gone back to the visa4uk site.

I am searching for the correct option. I cannot find "Tier 2 Dependent visa" on their website

justwise:


What sort of visa is your husband holding in the UK?

Tier 2 General

Lexus G, Justwise,

Please see email that I received today: 12 weeks on the dot

The UK Decision Making Centre is currently assessing the application submitted by the above named. We are unable to conclude the application at this time.

From the evidence submitted it would seem that your sponsor is currently in the UK on a Tier 2 visa and has limited leave to remain. Given this you do not qualify for settlement.

Given this it is recommended that you withdraw your settlement application and that of your 2 children and re-apply for a Tier 2 dependent visas for all 3 of you.

Please check the www.gov.uk webiste for full details of how to apply.

I am very confused and don't understand the mail. I have gone back to check to see where (or if) I made a mistake in selecting the visa type.

Is it not a settlement visa? I was going to call them but want to take some time to do my research, possibly speak to am immigration lawyer.

And the fees! Have I lost over 5k pounds just like this?

.

Hi House/ Mr Lexus, happy new year to you and yours

I am about half way through my wait...just over 6 weeks into the wait.

My issue now is that I need to travel for work next week...passport is stuck...

Is there a way for paying for fast track / priority in the middle of the process?

I have checked everywhere option does not seem to exist however I just thought to ask here...

Aphrodite007:
Hi guys, really grateful for being so helpful during my application process. Now me and my spouse are playing the waiting game. I’ll keep my timeline here for now:

I don’t think it’s fair that they have to keep our passport for months- what about frequent fliers?

It's ridiculous really. 3 whole months. I am hoping a work trip does not come up during this period for me.

Aphrodite007:


Hi. It seems your documents got to your partner in two days. Please what service provider is this? DHL? Was it priority mail service? I need the fastest one possible. Thanks

Hi,

I used DHL, I ensured I got to their office/outlet in the morning so that my package will make same day dispatch.

Also ask your sponsor to use next day delivery when posting to Sheffield, same for the self addressed envelope.

And so the waiting game begins...

Biometrics 22st Nov
Posted all docs to sponsor same day
Received confirmation of biometrics from UKVI 23rd
Sponsor posted all docs to Sheffield 24th Nov

Please who is my "birthday" in this matter let us hold hands

teejay231:


, only required for FLR and ILR stages.

Thanks for your response

Please another question...

I am filling the online form now.

As a wife joining her husband, Am I "Settlement - Wife?" category?

Also, in making the application, how do I combine the kids application with mine? Or do I do it totally separately?

Assistance required plssss

that one ehn, I'm going to see my father after work. Family meeting if needs be

Lexusgs430:


Subject to the accommodation prerequisite, I would have handed you this spousal visa already........

Lexusgs430:


You are also missing one important bit ....... Communication logs ........

I read through the thread overnight...I just printed that out today...

Whatsapp chat since the beginning of time - bruhhh it ended up being 90 pages...
Airtel bill statements for 6 months with calls to hubs highlighted with marker

LMAO...I thought i was a firecracker but your own is too much

Had actually been researching for months but never got any first hand info like this thread...

Lexusgs430:


More than enough..... Kids in one room, Daddy + Mummy in the other room...... Can I have the 3rd room, please?

I would not be a fly on the wall in Daddy + Mummy's room, I promise........