giselle237:
Submit both + payslips

eyiye:
VISA ALERT!!!

After 3 refusals for my Mum;

1st: 2018
2nd: 2018
3rd: 2022


4th: Approval

Its been a journey but it ended in praise.

Biometric date: 18th July 2023
Moved to DMC next day
Passport collection: 9th August 2023

The wait was a tough one, I was worried for my Mum because it will be devasting for her if its a refusal again.

All glory be to God.

Standard application...I didn't want to rush it.

Omonas035:
Good day
5. My mum will be sponsoring herself for the trip. She plans to stay in the UK for 5 months.

giselle237:
Gm please delete the above from anywhere and anything surrounding her application. She can not say she is coming for a whooping 5 months on her application form. If/when she gets the visa, she can decide to enact her original plans but do well to keep such length of stay away from the visa form especially if she has no immigration/travel history.

MUHAMMADADEYEMI:
@Cashmadam @Opeyemi007

Cashmadam:


My advise: wait it out. Reapplying this year is too soon. It just screams desperation which is a red flag.

Run your account normally and prepare your documents. You can try again in Q1 2024.

Longjonjoe:
VISA ALERT! 6 months tourist visaBio 18th JulyStandardAbuja TLS. Passport picked up today 9th AugPrayers do work!
Goodluck to others awaiting decision

Longjonjoe:
VISA ALERT!
6 months tourist visa
Bio 18th July
Standard
Abuja TLS
Passport picked up today 9th Aug

Prayers do work!
Goodluck to others awaiting decision

giselle237:
Congratulations. Do share what you did differently during this application for the knowledge of others as I remember your previous experience.

thelma76:


Damn this was a painful refusal because it could have been avoided if you came to this thread earlier :’(

The preposterousness is amusing because that’s how I was also speaking English about my company’s CAC status being quoted as a reason for refusal until I checked the portal and it was truly inactive for that year. I’ll say it again, UKVI does not care if your company is top 3 in West Africa if it’s not active on CAC as at the date of verification. I work in a company that literally partners with the FCDO on various projects and they still quoted that inactivity as a factor for refusal.

If you ask me, the only things you need to fix are the CAC status and justify relationship between the invitee and yourself because budgeting ~£2500 to spend on a graduation ceremony for someone who’s not family is an interesting decision to UKVI (it appears they didn’t have issues with your finances but it’s best to double check ahead of your next application if your disposable income and trip budget make sense when compared because trust, that’s the next thing they’ll hang on to if you fix other reasons)

If you can include a cover letter that explicitly explains why you must absolutely attend this graduation (especially if it’s just a friend and not a family member) then that should help a bit. You also need to speak with your company secretary or legal team to fix the CAC status. I literally caused wahala for my own team , I had one other reason for refusal but held on to that CAC one like it was the only reason.

Goodluck! And sorry about the refusal

Ekababbe:

My son's application was denied last month. Though in the letter the decision was made on the 22nd of June. Pls how do I get the ihs fees back because I want to reapply.
Please help

Emissaryfati:
Hi, just wanted to mention that this decision was overturned, my company took it up. Submitted my passport on Thursday the 3rd of August, picked up my passport today the 9th of August. Thank you 🙏

giselle237:
Hmmmmmmmmmm
Only when it’s beneficial to you people then you’ll stay to comment and ask questions. Once you get what you want, it’s to hell with the thread. Deleting of posts, playing unavailable etc
Good luck sha. Make me too take my bow. It’s been a lovely time on here. Stay safe everyone.

giselle237:
Hmmmmmmmmmm
Only when it’s beneficial to you people then you’ll stay to comment and ask questions. Once you get what you want, it’s to hell with the thread. Deleting of posts, playing unavailable etc
Good luck sha. Make me too take my bow. It’s been a lovely time on here. Stay safe everyone.

giselle237:
Congratulations. Do share what you did differently during this application for the knowledge of others as I remember your previous experience.

giselle237:
Congratulations. Do share what you did differently during this application for the knowledge of others as I remember your previous experience.

Faithluv5:
Hi guys, please I’ll be applying for visit visa for my mum to come visit me in the uk. I included in the invitation letter that I will be the one sponsoring her trip. I will submit my bank statement (£7900) and still submit her bank statement that has about 2.5m.

In the question where it was asked “How much money are you personally planning to spend on your visit to the UK”. I put 1.7m for my mum there, please should I change it and put 0

Thank you

giselle237:
Hmmmmmmmmmm
Only when it’s beneficial to you people then you’ll stay to comment and ask questions. Once you get what you want, it’s to hell with the thread. Deleting of posts, playing unavailable etc
Good luck sha. Make me too take my bow. It’s been a lovely time on here. Stay safe everyone.

giselle237:
I believe the ihs fees will be refunded in due course. Hope you have access to the payment card/account? It will be returned there

giselle237:
I believe the ihs fees will be refunded in due course. Hope you have access to the payment card/account? It will be returned there

phenzy:
For someone that did biometrics on the 24th of July. When am I likely expect the outcome of my skilled workers visa application(standard)? I don track am tire