Mofolam:

I hope they give them too. That trip will be in their memory forever.
Yes we added all that and still got an NSF mail requesting that father should Either
1) apply to relocate with us
2) give me sole custody or
3) we provide serious and compelling reasons why the ECO should grant him entry clearance.
It sounds ment to me; why should a man be compelled to sign away his parental right?! Are they that used to deadbeat fathers? If u click on my moniker ul see where I attached the email I received from them

ChiefB:


Congratulations,
I shared same document and got same result with you.
6month multiple entries.

Next phase is how to get a cheap flight.
Once more thanks to the elders and gurus in the house. Your guidance and comments here were helpful.

zionuklove:
thks sitr

stil waiting on my 2 siblings b4 i book flight, i hope all goes well,

ChiefB:


Sure it will,

What's the minimum cash should I have on this journey. I'm thinking of 1kBp. Please advice me.
Do border control ask for this minimum cash at hand?
I'm just been curious.

babybenbaby:
Apologies if this has been asked before. Will it be seen as a red flag if I sponsor my 40 year old brother and his family for my wedding in the UK. They keep getting denied cause of bank statements.

Blessedsteph:
Hi all…just to share something. My daughter’s birthday is in a month time and we already got visa to spend the entire period in Uk but now we decided to take 2 of her best friends on the trip. I applied for Uk visas for the 2 kids (both 8yrs old).
I am the sponsor so submitted:
my employment letter
payslip
account statement
Booked flights and hotels for the trip.
Visa data page (I and my kids all have 10yrs Uk visa)
Pictures of my daughter with her best friends from when they were 3yrs old till now they’re 8 (sleepovers, Christmas family group pictures)

From their parents:
authorization letter
copies of parents passports
kids birth certificates

Only mistake i made was not submitting the school documents of the girls (like fees payment or report sheet) as I always do for my own kids.
I also realized we should have submitted their parents bank statements showing they’re also capable of funding the trip. I really hope this won’t affect their chances of getting visas.
One of the kids had been denied Uk visa before but while filling the application, I surprisingly didn’t see the space where they ask if you have ever been denied visa before? (Has anyone noticed this?)

They both did biometrics on friday 7th July and e-mail came today that it’s has been received at the decision making office.
We are all so anxious 😬
Will keep you all updated
Ps: the authorization letter from parents were court certified

Tutu82:


Good morning Blessedsteph.

The fathers are not being compelled to sign away their parental rights,they are taking a risking allowing their very young children visit another country without them .The office is only interested in the legalities not whether he is dead beat or not.It is a safeguarding and child protection issue not a personal attack on you.

There is a big difference between parental responsibility and legal guardianship so he can do you a letter making you legal guardian while the child is within the Uk it has to be duly notarised and attached with court affidavit.

Might have been easier to use a travel agency and all go as a group.

This is quite some stress for a 9 days holiday but application can still be be approved as you have covered the basis but,if i was your caseworker i would be denying but am not so best of luck.

babybenbaby:
Apologies if this has been asked before. Will it be seen as a red flag if I sponsor my 40 year old brother and his family for my wedding in the UK. They keep getting denied cause of bank statements.

Blessedsteph:
Hi all…just to share something. My daughter’s birthday is in a month time and we already got visa to spend the entire period in Uk but now we decided to take 2 of her best friends on the trip. I applied for Uk visas for the 2 kids (both 8yrs old).
I am the sponsor so submitted:
my employment letter
payslip
account statement
Booked flights and hotels for the trip.
Visa data page (I and my kids all have 10yrs Uk visa)
Pictures of my daughter with her best friends from when they were 3yrs old till now they’re 8 (sleepovers, Christmas family group pictures)

From their parents:
authorization letter
copies of parents passports
kids birth certificates

Only mistake i made was not submitting the school documents of the girls (like fees payment or report sheet) as I always do for my own kids.
I also realized we should have submitted their parents bank statements showing they’re also capable of funding the trip. I really hope this won’t affect their chances of getting visas.
One of the kids had been denied Uk visa before but while filling the application, I surprisingly didn’t see the space where they ask if you have ever been denied visa before? (Has anyone noticed this?)

They both did biometrics on friday 7th July and e-mail came today that it’s has been received at the decision making office.
We are all so anxious 😬
Will keep you all updated
Ps: the authorization letter from parents were court certified

Cashmadam:


So sorry about this.

First, the duration of the trip is too long. She doesn't need a month and 9 days to attend a graduation ceremony.

Also, she needs to show that she has a reason to come back to Nigeria. Does she have parents she takes care of in Nigeria? Does she have grandchildren she takes care of in Nigeria?

Is she very active in her Church/Mosque? Does she have a CSR project she is passionate about?

You need to discuss with your Mum and agree on what you can use as home ties.

It's okay for her to be retired but there must be something that will make her want to come back to Nigeria so you need to think about it carefully.

I suggest you wait before you reapply. She might not be able to attend the graduation. Next time, she can apply to travel for holiday.

Let me know if you need help.

Cashmadam:


So sorry about this.

First, the duration of the trip is too long. She doesn't need a month and 9 days to attend a graduation ceremony.

Also, she needs to show that she has a reason to come back to Nigeria. Does she have parents she takes care of in Nigeria? Does she have grandchildren she takes care of in Nigeria?

Is she very active in her Church/Mosque? Does she have a CSR project she is passionate about?

You need to discuss with your Mum and agree on what you can use as home ties.

It's okay for her to be retired but there must be something that will make her want to come back to Nigeria so you need to think about it carefully.

I suggest you wait before you reapply. She might not be able to attend the graduation. Next time, she can apply to travel for holiday.

Let me know if you need help.

Blessedsteph:
On my own part, I do not need an agent to do anything for me, I have been traveling abroad for many years so I can probably teach an agent his job.
Yes, We attached a parental consent notarized by court. And yeah, thank goodness you’re not caseworker.
Even if the visa gets denied, I’d still be happy knowing I tried to fulfill my child’s wish.

abuhaneefah29:

Happy to hear your mums VISA was approved.
So did you actually use - £1 for how much she planned to spend towards the trip ?

Secondly where they asked why sponsor is helping to pay for your visit, what did you fill in ?

abuhaneefah29:

Can anyone else help to answer this ? Would really appreciate

abuhaneefah29:


Can anyone else help to answer this ? Would really appreciate

ChiefB:
Sure it will,What's the minimum cash should I have on this journey. I'm thinking of 1kBp. Please advice me.
Do border control ask for this minimum cash at hand?
I'm just been curious.

giselle237:
the truth. Fill one pound if fully sponsored and the reason you are sponsoring the trip

Segun889:
Very simple. If the application is for your mum. Just state their “He is my son”. That’s what I type in each time for mum’s UK applications.

giselle237:
how many denials? Any for the UK? If his own personal circumstances are not good and you want to join family too… they will be seen as absconders… very difficult to get visa with such profile.
The circumstances of the applicant is more important than the sponsor. … and that’s if the sponsor passes the financial checks

foley24:


My sister has moved her graduation to November cos of the visa denial.. please I need help. How can I reach you ?

foley24:


She has a landed property in her name

Her father is alive and she takes care of him

Blessedsteph:
Hi good morning,
Your first paragraph does not apply to me as it has nothing to do with me but the lady who talked about her child being denied visa.

On my own part, I do not need an agent to do anything for me, I have been traveling abroad for many years so I can probably teach an agent his job.

Yes, We attached a parental consent notarized by court.

And yeah, thank goodness you’re not caseworker.
Even if the visa gets denied, I’d still be happy knowing I tried to fulfill my child’s wish.

Cashmadam:


Share your email. You can delete it later

Cashmadam:


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Cashmadam:


So sorry about this.

First, the duration of the trip is too long. She doesn't need a month and 9 days to attend a graduation ceremony.

Also, she needs to show that she has a reason to come back to Nigeria. Does she have parents she takes care of in Nigeria? Does she have grandchildren she takes care of in Nigeria?

Is she very active in her Church/Mosque? Does she have a CSR project she is passionate about?

You need to discuss with your Mum and agree on what you can use as home ties.

It's okay for her to be retired but there must be something that will make her want to come back to Nigeria so you need to think about it carefully.

I suggest you wait before you reapply. She might not be able to attend the graduation. Next time, she can apply to travel for holiday.

Let me know if you need help.

Nnefab:


The trip is not too long, these entry officers are just moving insane this days , my mum got her visa to attend my graduation and I stated on the application that she will be staying for a month.

On the other hand, my friend’s mum application got denied because it was stated on the visa application that she would spend 10days in the UK. The entry officer stated on the refusal letter and I quote “ your application is not genuine because of your claim just to spend 10days in the UK as a first time visitor”.