Is the property still available?
Where's London Terrace?

I think you should try to get a your Rent Agreement and council tax.

And you will need to evenly spread your documents for every 4 months.

I simply gave them more evidence than they needed. I sent over 20 correspondence to them.

Please don't let the refuse you for any silly reasons. It's very important you get your documents right the first time.

Good luck.

live4tk:

Accommodation

The landlord said he will write a letter concerning that, that they have been leaving in his house.

RENT

The landlord doesn't issue any proof of payment. They only transfer the rent into the landlord's bank account and he doesn't give them receipt.

COHABITATION

Her spouse visa was granted in June 2016.
Below are proof planning to use;
June 2016 - June 2017
* TV licence - Joint
* UK provisional driving licence - Separate
* Bank Statement. - Separate

July 2017 - June 2018

* NHS letters - Separate
* Bank Statement. - Separate
* P 60 - Separate

They are planning to apply in few months time from now.
Please everyone,what is there chance concerning their application.

Hi Newbie,

Congratulations.
On to the next stage! ���

newbie715:
An update on my FLR (M). It was granted. I am really thankful to God. Thanks phardey for answering all my queries. See my timeline below:

Application Type : FLR(M) - 2nd extension 
Application Posted on: 14 April 18
Documents received by HO: 17 April 18
Documents signed for: 17 April 18
Payment taken: 18 April 18 
Acknowledgement Received on: 20 April 18 dated 18 April 18 ‎
Employer sent request to Home Office to confirm application: 20 April 18
Home Office confirmed to Employer: 27 April 18‎
Biometric Request Letter Received: 04 May 18 dated 02 May 18 
Biometrics Enrolled on: 05 May 18
Decision of Application: Granted
Date of Decision: 05 June 18
Documents Received on: 07 June 18
BRP Card Received: 07 June 18

Hi Sis,

I know its probably not my business but I have to say this.
Please do not try to register for that training.

After the training, they will begin to pay you stipends, make you long hours as a contractor for companies that if the company hire you.
If you try to leave they will give you a bill for the cost of training which can be upto £25,000. Its basically modern day slavery

Its better to register at agencies and keep applying for jobs.
no one really has experience. Watch videos on youtube to help enhance your knowledge of your are of speciality

Read FDM reviews on-line
https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/FDM-Group-unpaid-training-Reviews-EI_IE234827.0,9_KH10,25.htm
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2143670

Aphrodite007:


Hi dear. The guru is already answering your questions, so hope you don’t mind me asking you questions.

I would like to know more about the FDM group. I literally have their page open on my laptop, as my last resort to finding experienced jobs (employers seem to want 4 year’s experience and I have just about two years so it seems applying for a graduate position might be my escape).

Anyway, can I get more info about FDM? They say their training spans between 8-14weeks, was this true for your husband? I’m sceptical about it applying because the closest training centre to me is Birmingham which is almost two hours away (can’t be traveling to Bmgham every day), and I don’t want to live away from hubby for two months .. I just need to speak to someone that has had the experience before I commit... it’s beyond me why they aren’t in Manchester or Liverpool!

So if you know what he went through, please enlighten me. Thank you o

Apologies for detailing the tread but this knowledge will be useful for prospective employees who want professional work.

Hi Newbie,

Your own income should be N/A if you don't want to use your income.

Also combined income (sponsors and yours) will be just your hubbys income if you are using just hubby's.

Yes if you intend using both incomes, you will be required to provide both of your 6 months payslips, bank statements, employment confirmation letters, and offer of employment.

If you or your hubby meets the requirements, you can use either one. I used just mine.

newbie715:
Hi phardey,

Thanks for your comments. I finally decided to use NARIC so I applied a week ago, just waiting for them to send the letter.

I have a question though, I didn't plan to include details of my employment since my hubby's employment alone meets the financial requirement but somewhere on the form, it asks 'you and your sponsors total combined income from salaried employment'
If I state our combined income, will I be required to include all my employment details? Payslips, employment letter and all the rest? Or should I state only his as that's what we are using for the application.

Best of Luck!!!
You should get it just under before 7-week line.

Benuromi:
Thank you so much. I couldn't get any appointment in London and Birmingham. I can't bear to drive 3 hrs to Sheffield with my young kids. I finally sent it today as we don't have any holiday book yet

Oh mine just basically included my annual salary. I've never done over time.
You can tell them to state how much your basic salary and add all your time together till date from the last financial year.

Benuromi:
I am a bit confused on the employer letter as my HR is getting me upset. On your employer letter, does it state the amount you earn which is before and after tax including overtime or just the basic salary without overtime. Because when I applied for my wife spouse visa 2015, I used the amount on p60 which included overtime.
Can someone help me out please.

I was refused initially under 320(11)
my case is same as yours. I was a child 15 years when my dad brought us to the UK. I met my husband here.
I overstayed for 6 years, though I returned to Nigeria 2008.

My initial spouse visa was refused under 320 (11) in june 2013.
I appealed and my husband got a very good lawyer and I was told to apply again. The lawyer played the minor child card. The appeal wasn't granted them cos my husband didn't meet the financial requirement.
The appeal took over a year. It was finally decided on the 25th July 2014 and i was heavily pregnant.
I gave birth to our daughter in august 2014 - we applied for her British passport immediately and we got it march 2014
then I reapplied for my spouse in April 2015 and I got my visa in June 2015
I moved back here in July 2015
Just last week, I got my Further Leave to Remain (FLR M)

If you meet all the requirements and the only reason for your refusal is based on 320 (11)
You will get your appeal granted. In most cases the HO won't even send anyone to the court during your hearing

Good luck

Mfdoom1:
Hi everyone,

I applied for an entry clearance as a partner of a British citizen. My application was refused on 320 (11). The two main points made by the ECO are: overstaying the 6months limit and breaching the conditions attached to my leave by undertaking University degrees. There was no mention of aggravating circumstances in my case.

I moved to britain as a child, with my family, and stayed there for 12 years (I was granted a 10 year visit visa). The decision to settle down in the country was taken by my parent. I met my wife in 2014, a year before the 10 year visit visa expired. The the 10 year visa expired the year after (2015), and I moved out of UK in February 2017, at my own expense, without the home office having any knowledge of me overstaying, detaining me or forcefully sending me out. I married my wife in Nigeria, then we filed the app in April. My wife has lived in Britain all her life.

During the 10 year period, I undertook studies and gained two university degrees at a time when my visa didn't allow me to do so. However, I paid for the degrees, and never used student loan or any sort of benefit. I was able to enrol with utility cards and bank card, as I didn't have any other form of ID (driver's licence, residence card etc). Although I've met all the other requirements for the spouse visa, my application has been refused for 'contriving in a significant way to frustrate the immigration rules', without any mention of the aggravating circumstances attached to 320 (11), and I've been told that studying is not an aggravating circumstance. Also, the phrase 'aggravating circumstances' was not used in the refusal letter, although 320 (11) was used.


It may be important to state here that I have neither been involved in any criminal activity, nor benefitted from public benefits, during my stay in Britain. I also did not sought or partake in any form of employment during my stay in Britain.

I sent an appeal 2 weeks ago, with the help of a lawyer, and also got my MP involved, who has sent a letter to UKVI. What are my chances in this case? Can the decision be overturned before hearing? I'll really like to hear from you.

12 letters if there's no correspondence in both names.
6 letters if both names are on the correspondence.
But you can mix them if both names are on the correspondence

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Thanks soo much! The 12 letters single is from you and your spouse single names, different sources combined? [/quote]

Post it asap. Don't wait till time runs out.
I ended sending mine 14 days before my visa expired.

Yes you must send your hubbys passport. It will be returned within a week.
You can send coloured copies of every page of passport and explain why you can't send the passport in a cover letter but I don't think it's worth it.

Yes, the acknowledgement letter is enough.
Some companies might say they want to check with HO. Mine did but they didn't get any response from them.


I don't know about using that same letter. Can you try to get another letter from the university and courier it down here.

You don't want to give them any reason or whatsoever

Good luck

Thank you, we get our council tax bill every year. So I used the one that came in May 2016 and May 2017.

You don't need to include every months bill. Your can just include 2 council tax bills.

Remember the documents has to be from at least 3 sources. I used over 8 sources. Infact I didn't know how to calculate and achieve 12 letters single or 6 letters combined.

I sent over 24 documents as proof of cohabitation.

joygirl2017:


Seems like you the first person posting on congratulations again!
Just for clarification purpose can you share more light on council tax bill did you print every bill for each month the whole 2and half years becos that's alot can you share more light on that thanks.

I thought to update everyone
My BRP came today

Here's my timeline
Application Type : FLR(M) - 2nd extension
Application Posted on: 10 Feb 18
Postal or In Person Application: Postal
Documents received by HO: 12 Feb 18
Documents signed for: 12 Feb 18
Payment taken: 13 Feb 18
Application deferred for further checks (in person app): N/A
Acknowledgement Received on: Received 15 Feb 18 dated 13 Feb 18
Biometric Letter Received: Received 20 Feb 18 dated 16 Feb 18
Biometrics Enrolled on: 21 Feb 18
Decision of Application: Approved
Date of Decision: 26th March - This is the date on my BRP
Documents Received on: Pending - I included a Special Delivery SAE. I've been tracking the number since last week but nothing yet.
BRP Card Received: 28th March

Time to seat for Life in UK Test
Good Luck to Everyone

Trust me. It was so annoying for me.
My visa was to expire on the 26th February. There were no dates at all in London/Birmingham/cardif until 7th March, I kept checking hoping someone will cancel their appointment. You can keep checking

I think the premium service is totally worth it.
You should do it.
Please remember, the last payslip, bank statement must be within 28days and letter confirmation must be within 28days too.
Good luck

Benuromi:
My friend wife did apply for her spouse visa extension with her old ( the one she used on her first application)
PTE English certificate and was successful.
I am apply for my wife spouse visa extension on 29th. I only paid for the NHS surcharge and no premium appointment in Birmingham for the next 45 days. My wife visa expire on 23/04/2018. Croydon only have appointment from 24th��. I live in London and the closer place with appointment is Sheffield. I will have to drive about 3 hours plus. So will get a hotel with my wife and 2 kids, I will go there a day before the appointment so that we can rest ( but not book yet, still debating) I can't bear this long waiting postal application. I will use my wife old PTE English exam she wrote in Nigeria before she apply for the first spouse visa.
It crazy but we will get there.

[ author=joygirl2017 post=65138368]
Ok find out and lets know the outcome

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Amen! Thank you

joygirl2017:



I pray everything goes well for you

If you want to use premium (In person) you need to check for days 45 days to the date you want them to consider your application
Its very difficult getting dates. Like I said I gave up as I was running out of time and I sent in my application. I didn't know I had book for the premium service 45 days days ahead.
You can pick a date within the last 28days of his visa expiration.

For postal applications
You have to send the applications within 28days too.
The application date is the date on the post office receipt.
Also its best to send with Special Delivery.

joygirl2017:




According to what i read 3months to apply by the visa expires.
If you read the other guy thread above he advises to apply 45 days by post
Priority application takes one day to get results thats face to face

I included the letter I got when I opened accounts for my kids
I also letters from the bank about change in interest rates too

joygirl2017:


Hi can you explain the bank letters a bit what bank letters er you submitted asides 6months bank statement.

Oh I forgot.
I made copies of everything too.

Benuromi:
Please, did you make copies for all your original document as well?

Its best you apply in person.
Also start looking for appointment 45 days before you want to apply. I Couldn't find any dates available in Croydon and Solihull and time was running out. I had to send it via post.

Below are the documents.
FLR (m) Paper Application form
Print out of IHS payment.
Applicant passport
Applicant 2x Passport pictures
Sponsors Passport
Sponsor 1x Passport picture
BSC Degree from London South Uni

Marriage certificate
Two Children's birth certificates
Two Children's full passport
Letter from our GP and school confirming I attend GP appointments with the kids

Proof of Co-habitation
Gas Statement
Electricity bills
HRMC Letter
Bank Statement
Council Tax Bills
NHS Letters
Talk Talk Bill
Bank Letters

Proof of Income
We used my income only. I earn above the required funds
6 months bank statements (last one within 28 days)
6 months wage slips (last one within 28 days)
Letter Employment
Letter from Employer (within 28 days) confirming I still work there, my salary, My NI, Address and etc

Accommodation
Tenancy Agreement in hubby's name
Letter from Housing association addressed to hubby
Recent Council tax bill in both names

My hubby's and kids passports were returned within a week.

Don't stress I swear, you will get it.
They issued it to my mum. She came on the 2nd nov. Her travel date was may 25th
Please don't withdraw your application. You will get it.
Trust me, I know how frustrating it is.
I sent about 8 emails charged £5.48 each time and I called than rubbish number more than 10times. I can't lament how much I spend just to ask them the status of the application.

Sorry, keep waiting.

Youngpablo180:



chai this UK people have ruined my life..they have even ruined my year..so i am to wait for close to 7 months to get a 6months visa ? so what would happen to my other plans of traveling this year ? omg..i feel like crying how would they issue a visa if when i wanted to travel has passed ? what is the assurance that one would even get this visa after waiting this long

Has anyone waited this long and still got their visa..the waiting game is killing, at least they should return the passport and when they are ready to issue or deny a visa..then ask for the passport back..

Mr Oga, What are you coming to do in the Uk when you have over 40M in your account.
My advise is that wait till your fiance has naturalised completely before you submit your application (that should give your more verge)
Also, your finances in Nigeria will not be considered at all while application for your spouse visa.
Like you said you have to declare everything you did in the past. Include everything in a cover letter
Also your initial application might be refused, do not relent go through the appeal process and then you might get.

matt234:
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?

If they haven't made a decision then they haven't made a decision.
My mum's application was in from 24th April 2017 to 28th Oct last year.

I was even told to go to Sheffield cos I invited her Don't bother going anywhere.

It's a waiting game. You've got to be patient if you can't simply withdraw your application

ekpotek:


Go to embassy with your TLS collection slip. Speak with security officer at the gate telling them that you are going to visa/consular section to enquire about your visa application and possibly to retrieve your passport. If you explain your situation, they will allow you in or call an embassy official to attend to you. If they say you should send an email, insist that you have done that, but you are not satisfied with their responds, that you need to speak with a visa officer urgently.

They will email you or spouse to send a self addressed to them. not to worry. wait for their email

MreSBee:
Hello house. Good morning

Quick question(s) please. What is the implication of not including a self addressed envelope in the documents sent to UKVI? Also, has anyone missed out sending the envelope with their documents as well in the past? If yes, what did you do? did it affect your application in anyway?

Anyone with the contact email address of the UKVI where you can send email to to inquire or know if they have received your supporting documents?

I will appreciate a prompt response to these questions. Thanks and have a great day

I can't believe how much time has gone since I moved back here in July 2015
So, I applied for FLR M last month and I'm still waiting for their decision.
Feels weird not to have a status and I have to keep waiting.
The wait should be over this week/next week I pray! (Amen) Can I hear a resounding AMEN!

Thought I should share my time, I will come back to update.

Application Type : FLR(M) - 2nd extension
Application Posted on: 10 Feb 18
Postal or In Person Application: Postal
Documents received by HO: 12 Feb 18
Documents signed for: 12 Feb 18
Payment taken: 13 Feb 18
Application deferred for further checks (in person app): N/A
Acknowledgement Received on: Received 15 Feb 18 dated 13 Feb 18
Biometric Letter Received: Received 20 Feb 18 dated 16 Feb 18
Biometrics Enrolled on: 21 Feb 18
Decision of Application: Pending
Date of Decision: Pending
Documents Received on: Pending
BRP Card Received: Pending

Austine2020:
Its so terrible,Because there is still no Visa guarantee for the long wait until u get back your passport. My wife wanted to reapply after they refused her Last time but she needs her passport to travel to the US in October 24 for her Nephew wedding,.But Because of these delays,She is afraid that they will seize her passport for 3 months in the name of Visa issuance till her traveling date & the wedding date elapses,Lol. This UK Visa people are so incompetent in their Visa processing. US & Schengen Visas are more efficient and effective.

Just thought to come back here and update you guys.
She got her visa 30th Oct.
She applied on the 24th April. It took 6 months!

ss

Its a serious something
My mum applied since the 24th April and still nothing
I called for escalation 3 weeks ago. I was told someone will contact her within 15 working days.
Tomorrow will make the 16th working day

I will call them again with £1.37
Imagine??

chilez:
At this point I am now convinced that the UK Visa people have misplaced my mum and sister's documentation. They applied since 7th June, yet no response. I have given several calls to them from here i stay in the UK so that it can be cheaper. Yet nothing. Its 2 months and 1 week now.
The UK embassy is now a failed incompetent system.

loratonye:



Please contact me

Hello,

You told someone to contact you about childcare in the uk.
How can you help? pls can you email me at phardeylush@gmail.com

pharuk:
Hi,
This might be an old post but it is still relevant for me.

I am looking at bringing my family friend to the UK to help my little one.
UKBA is not straight forward on the required steps, has anyone brought someone to UK before (recently)

Thanks

I'm in your shoes. Do youhave anyone helping you look after your kids here?

I'm sitting here in limbo. I need someone to help me look after my kids while i work.

Hi all,

I'm due for flr m Feb next year. Just wanted to ask do we need to submit pictures like we need for the initial spouse visa? I haven't been taking pictures.

I can imagine. I pray he feels better soon. Strong little boy he is....

Thanks so much for your clarifications. I got in July 2015.
I believe I can still carry on using my university degree certificate for the English language requirement. I have a Bsc. Degree from here.

Thank You

Portsmouth86:


Hey sorry for my late response, I have pretty much made the NICU department my second home, my Son is now 3 weeks old and has battled meningitis from a nasty infection, but God is with him and he still remains a tough and strong little boy


Congratulations on your pregnancy

You state as I have highlighted Current leave to remain, Your on the Spouse visa, you got in June last year (scary how time has flown )

Now for your information, you can only apply for FLR once you have completed 30 full months in the UK from arrival up until 28 days prior to the expiry of the current Spouse visa ( which I am sure you got last June )

Also remember the English test has changed so you need to do the A2, or if your spoken English is very good I would recommend doing the B1 trinity SELT or B1 IELTS life skills then it can be used for ILR too

I hope that helps

Hi all,

Congrats on the birth of your son Jamal @portsmouth86
I couldn't believe it when I read it on the other board. I was so looking forward to your christmas baby.... hehehe

I have a bun baking too.. due next month... He hasn't decided to appear yet... lol

Anyways, my hubby is worried that I need to apply for my FLR (M) 6 months before my current leave to remain expires.
My current leave to remain is valid till Feb 2018. I was thinking we should apply in January 2018 but he said we should apply in August 2017.
I'm lost and need clarifications. He said he read something online about applying 6 months before the current leave to remain expires.

Please respond people.
Thanks