alert20:



How please?? Or is it not here someone said he has a 6months UK visit visa and he does not plan to come back in 4yrs time??

I'm just trying to let him know the risk he's taking if that is his intention, meanwhile if I did not said that how would we know he has 5yrs work visa??

To butress your point, If you read comments here alot , you find alot of genuine visitors to the United Kingdom rejected visas. so many cases like that. Guess what, all the ecos keep saying, "They doubt if the intentions are genuine" ABeg, tell me why Nigerians are profiled ?

The sins of one person can not be carried by 100 people, we encourage our countrymen to remain honest. If you are issued a visitors visa, go and come back , Period!

Look at the schengen countries, see what they have done. If you are not applying for visa outside Nigeria, or you dont fall into the category of frequent travelers, to get visa for first time visit now is a big job, even when you submit all the document on earth. They will still reject the person application. Go to the france section , go to other threads, go and read peoples comment and you will feel their frustrations.


I am not a solicitor or immigration expert. Let us do the right things. So far so good, investigations has revealed that applying for visas outside Nigeria with your permit is surest way to get visa nowadays and i am sure alot of people are trying to do that.

Betterstill, you look for alternative routes to relocate via study or work.

This is just a compiliation of opinions as observed and gathered , it sure do not have to be your own thoughts.
We just want the right things done.

PS: This message is not targeted at anyone, i am just been expressive. Goodluck

RisingGiant:
Hey Guys,

Can anyone analyze why my application was refused? I think they just wanted a reason to refuse me- I can’t quite understand their reasons. TIA

They explained why you were denied.
1st reason- Your disposable income a month is 500k and same you wants to spend 4k pounds which is over 3 million naira in just 2 weeks. Why you are willing to spend such an amount just like that could not be understood by the ECO
2nd reason… money lodgement

Depend13:
Please I need assistance from the ancestors in the house. I'm currently in London on a skilled worker visa for some months now and the company that brought me in has not been providing me with job. I've applied on indeed, linked in and many other job sites unsuccessfully. I'll appreciate anyone with knowledge of care home I can work to make ends meet. Thanks

Good Evening Depend13,with sites like indeed they advertise on behalf of companies so you need to sieve though perhaps try a direct application.

If you have up to 6months uk experience and a cleaning driving license then try home instead they always looking for hands and their pay is “decent”.

If you do not,i would say apply to special needs schools as a Teaching assistant to boast your cv you be using your transferable skills i.e personal care,safeguarding,first aid,giving medication…the only difference is it would be classroom based.

After 6 months apply to care homes again but this time your head of school would provide you reference and your cv would be more detailed.

Just my 2 pound’s contribution to your plight as it’s not funny when money goes out and does not come in.

giselle237:

They explained why you were denied.
1st reason- Your disposable income a month is 500k and same you wants to spend 4k pounds which is over 3 million naira in just 2 weeks. Why you are willing to spend such an amount just like that could not be understood by the ECO
2nd reason… money lodgement

giselle237:

They explained why you were denied.
1st reason- Your disposable income a month is 500k and same you wants to spend 4k pounds which is over 3 million naira in just 2 weeks. Why you are willing to spend such an amount just like that could not be understood by the ECO
2nd reason… money lodgement

Hi Giselle,

Yes I see that. At least £2k from my 4k was for flight and accommodation. Would they rather I spent less? Most of my money lodgement was from my organization. All monies had a sender name on the acct statement. I specifically mentioned on my application that I receive other benefits from my org. They weren’t bulk lodgement. They were paid in over time. Why did they say it was from unknown source? Like I’m confused.

RisingGiant:


Hi Giselle,

Yes I see that. At least £2k from my 4k was for flight and accommodation. Would they rather I spent less? Most of my money lodgement was from my organization. All monies had a sender name on the acct statement. I specifically mentioned on my application that I receive other benefits from my org. They weren’t bulk lodgement. They were paid in over time. Why did they say it was from unknown source? Like I’m confused.

pls 4k is too much. You have a salary work with 2 to 2.5 of that to be safe.
When you reach the real spending time u can spend up to 20 million pounds but on your application form you have to put down what they want to see and hear not what u like.
Secondly your organisation can not just be crediting you unnecessarily… if these are benefits your employment letter and a well detailed letter from the HR or company heads stating instance by instance what your benefits are and how they are paid will suffice. There is no assumption. If my salary is 1 million naira and my organisation will also give me 12 million naira extra there must be documentary evidence to back up all these.

My guru's in the house, good evening. Please as regards my mum I mentioned earlier, as I want her to come in visit in June. Applying in May is it late? or when earliest can I apply for her. Thanks in advance.

RisingGiant:


Hi Giselle,

Yes I see that. At least £2k from my 4k was for flight and accommodation. Would they rather I spent less? Most of my money lodgement was from my organization. All monies had a sender name on the acct statement. I specifically mentioned on my application that I receive other benefits from my org. They weren’t bulk lodgement. They were paid in over time. Why did they say it was from unknown source? Like I’m confused.

I quite agree with Giselle. The 4k GBP is too much for such a short trip. Even if you will be spending up to that, for application sake, you should have reviewed it downwards. That raised the first red flag.

For the assumed money lodgement, did you write a cover letter explaining in details those bank transactions that could have raised eyebrow aside just mentioning it briefly in your visa application?

Chudycharles:
My guru's in the house, good evening. Please as regards my mum I mentioned earlier, as I want her to come in visit in June. Applying in May is it late? or when earliest can I apply for her. Thanks in advance.

June is just around the corner, you can start the application now then you take your time to peruse it. Go through your supporting documents to be sure you have everything ready to avoid mistakes Before submitting maybe May. Better that starting in May and rushing to complete it in May.

geolan:


I quite agree with Giselle. The 4k GBP is too much for such a short trip. Even if you will be spending up to that, for application sake, you should have reviewed it downwards. That raised the first red flag.

For the assumed money lodgement, did you write a cover letter explaining in details those bank transactions that could have raised eyebrow aside just mentioning it briefly in your visa application?

Yes, I did mention it in my application that I got other monies from my organization as benefits. I noted that the monies are traceable to the source, which is contained in my account statement. Not like the lodgement was bulk sum at once. It was small small money over a period of 6 months. I might have to write a letter in my next application. You’re probably right about the £4k. But if I took out the flight fare and the hotel accommodation fees) evidences were attached), I’d be left with £2k. When’s a safe time to re-apply?
Thanks…

giselle237:
pls 4k is too much. You have a salary work with 2 to 2.5 of that to be safe.
When you reach the real spending time u can spend up to 20 million pounds but on your application form you have to put down what they want to see and hear not what u like.
Secondly your organisation can not just be crediting you unnecessarily… if these are benefits your employment letter and a well detailed letter from the HR or company heads stating instance by instance what your benefits are and how they are paid will suffice. There is no assumption. If my salary is 1 million naira and my organisation will also give me 12 million naira extra there must be documentary evidence to back up all these.

Trust me, I had attached the offer letter from my employee that broke down my benefits. I also had irregular income- I do writing consultancy. How do I represent that on the next application? In a cover letter?

leef2022:


You that knew what he needed to do, all you could do was a failed assumption....
Plenty of roads ahead for you to travel on acquiring an essential skill of not "judging a book or people by a few text"

Alert ko alert ni...

Lol 😂😂 I come in peace oga boss 🙌🙌🙌

hunee:


To butress your point, If you read comments here alot , you find alot of genuine visitors to the United Kingdom rejected visas. so many cases like that. Guess what, all the ecos keep saying, "They doubt if the intentions are genuine" ABeg, tell me why Nigerians are profiled ?

The sins of one person can not be carried by 100 people, we encourage our countrymen to remain honest. If you are issued a visitors visa, go and come back , Period!

Look at the schengen countries, see what they have done. If you are not applying for visa outside Nigeria, or you dont fall into the category of frequent travelers, to get visa for first time visit now is a big job, even when you submit all the document on earth. They will still reject the person application. Go to the france section , go to other threads, go and read peoples comment and you will feel their frustrations.


I am not a solicitor or immigration expert. Let us do the right things. So far so good, investigations has revealed that applying for visas outside Nigeria with your permit is surest way to get visa nowadays and i am sure alot of people are trying to do that.

Betterstill, you look for alternative routes to relocate via study or work.

This is just a compiliation of opinions as observed and gathered , it sure do not have to be your own thoughts.
We just want the right things done.

PS: This message is not targeted at anyone, i am just been expressive. Goodluck

A cold malt and Shawarma for you mate ✌️✌️

Tutu82:


Good Evening Depend13,with sites like indeed they advertise on behalf of companies so you need to sieve though perhaps try a direct application.

If you have up to 6months uk experience and a cleaning driving license then try home instead they always looking for hands and their pay is “decent”.

If you do not,i would say apply to special needs schools as a Teaching assistant to boast your cv you be using your transferable skills i.e personal care,safeguarding,first aid,giving medication…the only difference is it would be classroom based.

After 6 months apply to care homes again but this time your head of school would provide you reference and your cv would be more detailed.

Just my 2 pound’s contribution to your plight as it’s not funny when money goes out and does not come in.

Your response here always gives me joy I swear 😂😂 also @cashmadam too ✌️✌️

Urgent!

Hello,

I'm submitting a standard visit visa application for my parents. I will be sponsoring them fully. My question now is regarding the visa application and where it states "how much do you personally intend to spend"? What do I put there? Do I put £1 or the entire cost of the trip even though I'm the one paying?

Please help and answer. Thank you.

Abiscoco:
Urgent!
I'm submitting a standard visit visa application for my parents. I will be sponsoring them fully. My question now is regarding the visa application and where it states "how much do you personally intend to spend"? What do I put there? Do I put £1 or the entire cost of the trip even though I'm the one paying?Please help and answer. Thank you.

fully sponsored by me for a third party and the question ‘personally’… I always put £1

RisingGiant:
Trust me, I had attached the offer letter from my employee that broke down my benefits. I also had irregular income- I do writing consultancy. How do I represent that on the next application? In a cover letter?

attach both offer letter and an introduction letter from HR restating it.. if you doing writing consultancy and getting paid off on the side and not able to do without it lookin like money lodgement then open a different account for that. If 2k is for hotel and accommodation as you stated, what is the additional 2k ontop for?? You don’t need that high amount pls.. shopping is not mandatory, you can do free tourist sites and go to sites within walking distance from your accommodation and would get your visa… drop this amount significantly to what is safe.
Also make sure you have a clear cut purpose of visiting .. tie your trip to something

giselle237:
fully sponsored by me for a third party and the question ‘personally’… I always put £1

Thank you!

Hi guys. Goodmorning all,please I just want to make enquiry. These people at tls when someone pays for assisted service for uk visa. Hope they don't make mistake skipping any documents when scanning?. The lady that attended to me.the way she was behaving . Is still making me anxious that hope she didn't skip any while scanning them. I couldn't really view those documents when I gave them to her to see if she scanned all. Please should I have rest of mind. Someone should help.

Tosinannette:
Hi guys. Goodmorning all,please I just want to make enquiry. These people at tls when someone pays for assisted service for uk visa. Hope they don't make mistake skipping any documents when scanning?. The lady that attended to me.the way she was behaving . Is still making me anxious that hope she didn't skip any while scanning them. I couldn't really view those documents when I gave them to her to see if she scanned all. Please should I have rest of mind. Someone should help.

I feel human factor can happen so omitting a doc or documents can happen. This is the reason like to upload myself as I have drafted a list of the documents that I will be uploading just to be sure I’m not leaving anything out during rush hours.

The United Kingdom has placed Nigeria and 53 other countries on the red list of countries that should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers.

The announcement was contained in the revised code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England.

It is recommended that employers, recruitment organisations, agencies, collaborations, and contracting bodies check the red country list for updates before any recruitment drive.

It defined active international recruitment in the code as the process by which UK health and social care employers (including local authorities), contracting bodies, recruitment organisations, agencies, collaborations, and sub-contractors target individuals to market UK employment opportunities, with the intention of recruiting to a role in the UK health or social care sector. It includes both physical or virtual targeting, and whether or not these actions lead to substantive employment.

The code of practice applies to the appointment of all international health and social care personnel in the UK, including all permanent, temporary, and locum staff in clinical and non-clinical settings.

This includes but is not limited to allied health professionals, care workers, dentists, doctors, healthcare scientists, medical staff, midwives, nursing staff, residential and domiciliary care workers, social workers, and support staff.

Recall that in 2021, the UK suspended the recruitment of healthcare workers from Nigeria and 46 other countries, noting that the increasing scale of health and social care worker migration from low and lower-middle-income countries threatens the achievement of their nation’s health and social care goals.


The WHO on March 8, 2023, listed Nigeria and other 54 countries as facing the most pressing health workforce challenges related to universal health coverage.

The red and amber country list does not, however, prevent individual health and social care personnel resident in countries on the list from making a direct application to health and social care employers, but rather without being targeted by a third party, such as a recruitment organisation, agency or recruitment collaboration.

The PUNCH reports that there are currently 11,055 Nigerian-trained doctors in the UK, based on statistics obtained from the UK General Medical Council, the government body that maintains the official register of medical practitioners.

Nigeria has the third highest number of foreign doctors working in the UK after India, and Pakistan.

The UK, however, in its revised code of practice said the health and social care organisations in England do not actively recruit from those countries the WHO recognises as having the most pressing health and care workforce-related challenges unless there is a government-to-government agreement to support managed recruitment activities.

The countries placed on the red list of ‘No active recruitment’ in alphabetical order are Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia.

Other countries are Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Federated States of Micronesia, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Republic of Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

LaShawn:
Hello all.

Good afternoon. Please what does this mean for the UKVI appointment?

Evidence that your sponsor is not, or will not be, in breach of UK immigration
laws at the time of your visit

I will appreciate your responses please.

Good afternoon. Simply means your sponsor (or the person inviting you to the UK) must be in the UK legally. Just add the person's passport data page to your documents. I always do that with no issues.

Chudycharles:
My guru's in the house, good evening. Please as regards my mum I mentioned earlier, as I want her to come in visit in June. Applying in May is it late? or when earliest can I apply for her. Thanks in advance.

You can apply in early May - if that is your plan. However, note that the outcome of the application is not predictable. Can take days or weeks. Also, price of tickets are outrageous these days so the earlier you buy, the better. Hope this helps.

Cleo18:
The United Kingdom has placed Nigeria and 53 other countries on the red list of countries that should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers.

The announcement was contained in the revised code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England.

It is recommended that employers, recruitment organisations, agencies, collaborations, and contracting bodies check the red country list for updates before any recruitment drive.

It defined active international recruitment in the code as the process by which UK health and social care employers (including local authorities), contracting bodies, recruitment organisations, agencies, collaborations, and sub-contractors target individuals to market UK employment opportunities, with the intention of recruiting to a role in the UK health or social care sector. It includes both physical or virtual targeting, and whether or not these actions lead to substantive employment.

The code of practice applies to the appointment of all international health and social care personnel in the UK, including all permanent, temporary, and locum staff in clinical and non-clinical settings.

This includes but is not limited to allied health professionals, care workers, dentists, doctors, healthcare scientists, medical staff, midwives, nursing staff, residential and domiciliary care workers, social workers, and support staff.

Recall that in 2021, the UK suspended the recruitment of healthcare workers from Nigeria and 46 other countries, noting that the increasing scale of health and social care worker migration from low and lower-middle-income countries threatens the achievement of their nation’s health and social care goals.


The WHO on March 8, 2023, listed Nigeria and other 54 countries as facing the most pressing health workforce challenges related to universal health coverage.

The red and amber country list does not, however, prevent individual health and social care personnel resident in countries on the list from making a direct application to health and social care employers, but rather without being targeted by a third party, such as a recruitment organisation, agency or recruitment collaboration.

The PUNCH reports that there are currently 11,055 Nigerian-trained doctors in the UK, based on statistics obtained from the UK General Medical Council, the government body that maintains the official register of medical practitioners.

Nigeria has the third highest number of foreign doctors working in the UK after India, and Pakistan.

The UK, however, in its revised code of practice said the health and social care organisations in England do not actively recruit from those countries the WHO recognises as having the most pressing health and care workforce-related challenges unless there is a government-to-government agreement to support managed recruitment activities.

The countries placed on the red list of ‘No active recruitment’ in alphabetical order are Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia.

Other countries are Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Federated States of Micronesia, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Republic of Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Pls will this affect care giver visa route with cos?

RisingGiant:
Hey Guys,

Can anyone analyze why my application was refused? I think they just wanted a reason to refuse me- I can’t quite understand their reasons.

TIA

So sorry for the refusal. My thoughts:

1. 4K Pounds is a lot for 2 weeks vacation. Maximum 2K
2. Perharps you need to include a cover letter next time - to explain deposits that do not relate to your employment
3. Wait for a minimum of 6 months to reapply - if you rush to reapply, it is a red flag
4. Prove your ties to Nigeria - properties and other investments are very helpful
5. Explain your family life - to prove you have family in Nigeria you don't intend to abandon
6. Explain how long you have worked and how much you love your job - to prove that you have a stable job you don't intend to abandon
7. Pray. God has the final say.

Good luck!

CLASSMAN:

Pls will this affect care giver visa route with cos?

Possibly. Time will tell...

Abiscoco:
Urgent!

Hello,

I'm submitting a standard visit visa application for my parents. I will be sponsoring them fully. My question now is regarding the visa application and where it states "how much do you personally intend to spend"? What do I put there? Do I put £1 or the entire cost of the trip even though I'm the one paying?

Please help and answer. Thank you.

The question is very confusing. When I sponsor my children, I put the entire cost of the trip.

I think you can put the entire cost or 1 Pound as suggested.

I believe either will work.

geolan:


I feel human factor can happen so omitting a doc or documents can happen. This is the reason like to upload myself as I have drafted a list of the documents that I will be uploading just to be sure I’m not leaving anything out during rush hours.

I always pay to get my documents uploaded - doing it myself is too stressful.

I don't think there's anything to worry about. Even if you upload the documents yourself, you can also make a mistake.

Next time, keep asking the official if all the documents you submitted were uploaded. Some of them can be funny and will give you attitude. Ignore. You paid for a service and you must get value for your money.

Don't worry, all is well.

Cashmadam:


So sorry for the refusal. My thoughts:

1. 4K Pounds is a lot for 2 weeks vacation. Maximum 2K
2. Perharps you need to include a cover letter next time - to explain deposits that do not relate to your employment
3. Wait for a minimum of 6 months to reapply - if you rush to reapply, it is a red flag
4. Prove your ties to Nigeria - properties and other investments are very helpful
5. Explain your family life - to prove you have family in Nigeria you don't intend to abandon
6. Explain how long you have worked and how much you love your job - to prove that you have a stable job you don't intend to abandon
7. Pray. God has the final say.

Good luck!

Thank you🙂
The £4k was actually inclusive of hotel accommodation and flights; both totaling about £2k. Evidence was attached. But other contributors have suggested I review downwards, and that’s noted. In my next application, I will make sure to detail all my proposed expenses in a cover letter.
I’ve kuku opened another account where all my side hustle money will be entering😄. My application did state that other monies from my organization was paid in as communication, bonuses, perdiem etc. I wonder why they ignored it🤷🏻‍♀️ and TBH, I didn’t think I should explain why other monies entered my acct. length of work was in my introduction letter written by the HR. So but anyway, we’ll try again soon.
Thanks again, and stay well.

CLASSMAN:

Pls will this affect care giver visa route with cos?

it affects nothing. This has been the case for some yrs now

Please can you share the document submitted? How much was in statement of account bro/sis?

I intend applying tomorrow, let know know if I'm omitting anything.

Thanks and congrats

Didabuchi:
Visa Approved!!!!

First time applicant. I choose the keep my passport option

Submission of online application: 13th March 2023
Biometrics: 14th March 2023
Transferred to DMC: 14th March 2023
Application received by DMC: 15th March 2023
Mail awaiting decision: 22nd March 2023
Mail decision made: March 27th, 2023
Passport resubmitted (because of KMP): March 28th, 2023
Application transferred to VAC: March 28th 2023
Application received by VAC and collection email: March 29th 2023
Passport picked up: March 30th 2023

I hope everyone receives a positive response