Sam2305:
Thanks so much for your response...
So what of the case that ..let's say I am not in the picture....and she plans to travel to UK for a visit ...what would you have adviced...

There’s no what if. You are in the picture. The form she will fill. She will be asked questions about spouse and location of spouse etc .. no point telling lies because it will come back in the end to catch all and sundry.
Also earning 120k job can not get her a uk visit visa. I have to be honest with you

This guy is 32 years old, and he studied mechanical engineering in school, but he is currently doing a 15-month graduate trainee program with a company here in Lagos. He’s only earning 25k as transport allowance. At the end of the program, all the trainees are employed by the company.

His uncle who lives in UK wants to invite him and his dad to visit him. His dad has good job and money to cover the trip for both of them.

He wants to know if it’s ok for his dad to sponsor such a trip.

Lol. This guy can be sponsored by his dad. Yes

Ajalalomo:
This guy is 32 years old, and he studied mechanical engineering in school, but he is currently doing a 15-month graduate trainee program with a company here in Lagos. He’s only earning 25k as transport allowance. At the end of the program, all the trainees are employed by the company.

His uncle who lives in UK wants to invite him and his dad to visit him. His dad has good job and money to cover the trip for both of them.

He wants to know if it’s ok for his dad to sponsor such a trip.

The price is high o. Why not try a return ticket even if you won’t use it? Returns are valid for a year and way cheaper.
It may be too late for you to get a transit visa now. The date is close and embassies are busy so to even get a close appointment date may be impossible.

Datakey:


One way Visa... Please how do I get the transit Visa?

Good day everyone.

I applied for child dependant visa for my step daughter (my wife is the MA).

First time I applied for the child, it was denied because the divorce settlement between my wife and ex husband says he can see the child anytime as long as he notifies her one day in advance. We didn’t add a letter then.

This is the second time, we got a written letter (signed, he thumb-printed on As well) from the father of the child now stating he’s aware the girl is traveling to the UK with her mother and he supports it.

I also added my wife’s Visa vignette, mine and letter that I’ll be caring for the child while my wife is schooling.

Just few minutes ago; I received this e-mail; “ Please provide the following documents:

Paragraph ST 34.2 States - Child applicant’s parents must each be either applying at the same time as the applicant or have permission to be in the UK (other than as a visitor) unless the parent with permission as a Student is the sole surviving parent or has Sole Responsibility for the child’s upbringing
• Please provide Details of your parents Visa application to travel with you to the UK or proof in the form of an official court document to evidence that the parent that you are travelling with has Sole Legal Responsibility, however this must not be only in the form of an affidavit.”

Has any one had similar issues and please kindly advice how to go about it because I had provided all these documents prior before now.

hunee:
Lol. This guy can be sponsored by his dad. Yes

Thanks for your response. I don't want to mislead him. Please, can you explain how to deal with this type of situation?
His bank account is not good. As a matter of fact, he said he has less than 20k in his account, but his dad's account is good. Is it proper for his dad to transfer the money to his account, or is his dad's bank statement enough?

What documents will he need in this type of situation?

You should understand for visa applications, you must have a running account. If it is not available, he should not apply. The applicant must be seen to be established or engaged in their home country, notwithstanding been sponsored. A proper balance sheet will do. Red flag, if the dad transfers monies, not this time. However, he can take a chance if he has a functional account to apply as being sponsored. In this case, his dad statement can fit in.

Ajalalomo:


Thanks for your response. I don't want to mislead him. Please, can you explain how to deal with this type of situation?
His bank account is not good. As a matter of fact, he said he has less than 20k in his account, but his dad's account is good. Is it proper for his dad to transfer the money to his account, or is his dad's bank statement enough?

What documents will he need in this type of situation?

please throw further questions to the house for responses.

A sponsor will write a letter to the Uk consulate explaining in details relationship, finance and related with applicant. Is the sponsor also applying for a visa?


There is a template to be used for such letters , You can google or find here by clicking backwards with search button.

If the child’s mother has NO SOLE CUSTODY, the child will not be granted. They have refused the visa before and yet you coming back without official court documents granting her sole custody. They are not asking for consent letter or affidavit, they want father to apply or mother to present a court document stating she has sole custody of the child.

You can not be caring for the child while your wife is schooling as you can not assume parental responsibility or guardianship for a child who is not yours. Please approach the courts for legal documentation to present. I have again emboldened the requirement they are asking you for
Ukvi is very straightforward with this as the father is alive, well and living in Nigeria and mother does not have sole custody.

FNRF:
Good day everyone. I applied for child dependant visa for my step daughter (my wife is the MA). First time I applied for the child, it was denied because the divorce settlement between my wife and ex husband says he can see the child anytime as long as he notifies her one day in advance. We didn’t add a letter then.
This is the second time, we got a written letter (signed, he thumb-printed on As well) from the father of the child now stating he’s aware the girl is traveling to the UK with her mother and he supports it.
I also added my wife’s Visa vignette, mine and letter that I’ll be caring for the child while my wife is schooling.
Just few minutes ago; I received this e-mail; “ Please provide the following documents:

Paragraph ST 34.2 States - Child applicant’s parents must each be either applying at the same time as the applicant or have permission to be in the UK (other than as a visitor) unless the parent with permission as a Student is the sole surviving parent or has Sole Responsibility for the child’s upbringing
• Please provide Details of your parents Visa application to travel with you to the UK or proof in the form of an official court document to evidence that the parent that you are travelling with has Sole Legal Responsibility, however this must not be only in the form of an affidavit.”.

FNRF:
Good day everyone.

I applied for child dependant visa for my step daughter (my wife is the MA).

First time I applied for the child, it was denied because the divorce settlement between my wife and ex husband says he can see the child anytime as long as he notifies her one day in advance. We didn’t add a letter then.

This is the second time, we got a written letter (signed, he thumb-printed on As well) from the father of the child now stating he’s aware the girl is traveling to the UK with her mother and he supports it.

I also added my wife’s Visa vignette, mine and letter that I’ll be caring for the child while my wife is schooling.

Just few minutes ago; I received this e-mail; “ Please provide the following documents:

Paragraph ST 34.2 States - Child applicant’s parents must each be either applying at the same time as the applicant or have permission to be in the UK (other than as a visitor) unless the parent with permission as a Student is the sole surviving parent or has Sole Responsibility for the child’s upbringing
• Please provide Details of your parents Visa application to travel with you to the UK or proof in the form of an official court document to evidence that the parent that you are travelling with has Sole Legal Responsibility, however this must not be only in the form of an affidavit.”

Has any one had similar issues and please kindly advice how to go about it because I had provided all these documents prior before now.

If the father truly wants the child to travel with the mother, he should provide a court attested letter of sole custodianship of the child to the mother. Though this is very dicey and precarious as the mother may use this in the future against the father not to see the child, but this is what UKVI wants to see in order to issue the child's visa.

I am shattered 😭.
My mom's visit visa application was refused today. I got the refusal mail this night. I submitted my payslip and husband's payslip, our account statements showing close to 11k pounds, my mom's account statement showing 1.5m, infact enough documentation from my end. Her reason for visit is to come see her first grand child as I put to bed 2 months ago.

I'm not sure they saw her bank statement. Even if they were going to refuse the application, they should have atleast said something about it.

Ufemia26:
I am shattered 😭.
My mom's visit visa application was refused today. I got the refusal mail this night. I submitted my payslip and husband's payslip, our account statements showing close to 11k pounds, my mom's account statement showing 1.5m, infact enough documentation from my end. Her reason for visit is to come see her first grand child as I put to bed 2 months ago.

I am really sorry about this .This looks like an error to me .
Her statement would have shown her financial capacity , no mention of it at all .
In time past they gave consideration to senior citizens even if they were retired and totally dependent on their children but it appears things are changing .


quote author=Ufemia26 post=125070521]I am shattered 😭.
My mom's visit visa application was refused today. I got the refusal mail this night. I submitted my payslip and husband's payslip, our account statements showing close to 11k pounds, my mom's account statement showing 1.5m, infact enough documentation from my end. Her reason for visit is to come see her first grand child as I put to bed 2 months ago.[/quote]

I agree with you , we can't even stay expressly that this is what she could have done better .

quote author=Opeyemi007 post=125070728]I'm not sure they her bank statement. Even if they were going to refuse the application, they should have atleast said something about it.[/quote]

Ufemia26:
I am shattered 😭.
My mom's visit visa application was refused today. I got the refusal mail this night. I submitted my payslip and husband's payslip, our account statements showing close to 11k pounds, my mom's account statement showing 1.5m, infact enough documentation from my end. Her reason for visit is to come see her first grand child as I put to bed 2 months ago.

I think you can reapply with her own information. If she is working, is a pensioner etc explain her own financial histories and how she makes her own money and how her bank statement came about. You can not just show them bank account without any supporting information as to how she is faring in Nigeria. How did the 1.5 million come about?
If you did and it was ignored then kuku go for reconsideration/complaint. Sorry to her grandchild

Oggg:

I think you can reapply with her own information. If she is working, is a pensioner etc explain her own financial histories and how she makes her own money and how her bank statement came about. You can not just show them bank account without any supporting information as to how she is faring in Nigeria. How did the 1.5 million come about?
If you did and it was ignored then kuku go for reconsideration/complaint. Sorry to her grandchild

My mom is a petty trader that deals on sales of clothing apparel. What supporting documents are they looking for? I stated in my invitation letter that I and my spouse will cover all her expenses. I saw a testimony here of someone who didn't submit any documents for her mom and yet visa was granted.
I don't even know why this particular ECO assessed my mom's application.

puffmama:
I agree with you , we can't even stay expressly that this is what she could have done better .

quote author=Opeyemi007 post=125070728]I'm not sure they her bank statement. Even if they were going to refuse the application, they should have atleast said something about it.

Exactly. I didn't see any mention of it, that I had to start asking myself if I really did submit that her bank statement.
Even if I didn't submit her account statement they rule on their website said that my mom's financial status can be assessed using mine

4.3. In assessing whether an applicant has sufficient funds under V 4.2.(e), the applicant’s travel, maintenance and accommodation may be provided by a third party only if that third party:
(a) has a genuine professional or personal relationship with the applicant; and
(b) is not, or will not be, in breach of immigration laws at the time of the decision or the applicant’s entry to the UK as a Visitor; and
(c) can and will provide support to the applicant for the intended duration of the applicant’s stay as a Visitor.

Abeg what's the latest date someone whose resumption date is 11/9/23 can enter the UK. And anybody that can help me with agent that can book flight at affordable rate to the UK.

So sorry for the refusal.
From my understanding, it’s not about her financial status. It’s about her having strong ties in Nigeria. That way they are sure she will come back.
Does she have any land in her name or any asset? Is she still with her husband? If yes he can write her a letter saying he approve of her going to UK for sis so period. Does she have other children in Nigeria? Part of a church that can write to say she’s their member and very active etc. These could go as having strong ties.
Also, how long did you write that she will stay?
Like someone said, you can’t just put an account statement and expect them to accept it.
They need clarification. If she has no monthly income, where did the 1.5m come from etc.

I’m sure others will advise you better on what to do.

Ufemia26:


Exactly. I didn't see any mention of it, that I had to start asking myself if I really did submit that her bank statement.
Even if I didn't submit her account statement they rule on their website said that my mom's financial status can be assessed using mine

4.3. In assessing whether an applicant has sufficient funds under V 4.2.(e), the applicant’s travel, maintenance and accommodation may be provided by a third party only if that third party:
(a) has a genuine professional or personal relationship with the applicant; and
(b) is not, or will not be, in breach of immigration laws at the time of the decision or the applicant’s entry to the UK as a Visitor; and
(c) can and will provide support to the applicant for the intended duration of the applicant’s stay as a Visitor.

I guess you have to enter before the start of your program.
Why do you need an agent to book your flight? Go on wakanow or travelstart and search for flights yourself. Or you check the particular airline you want to use and search directly on their website.

tobounty:
Abeg what's the latest date someone whose resumption date is 11/9/23 can enter the UK. And anybody that can help me with agent that can book flight at affordable rate to the UK.

tobounty:
Abeg what's the latest date someone whose resumption date is 11/9/23 can enter the UK. And anybody that can help me with agent that can book flight at affordable rate to the UK.

If Ur budget is low, book for September ending

Blessedsteph:
So sorry for the refusal.
From my understanding, it’s not about her financial status. It’s about her having strong ties in Nigeria. That way they are sure she will come back.
Does she have any land in her name or any asset? Is she still with her husband? If yes he can write her a letter saying he approve of her going to UK for sis so period. Does she have other children in Nigeria? Part of a church that can write to say she’s their member and very active etc. These could go as having strong ties.
Also, how long did you write that she will stay?
Like someone said, you can’t just put an account statement and expect them to accept it.
They need clarification. If she has no monthly income, where did the 1.5m come from etc.

I’m sure others will advise you better on what to do.

She has a landed property. I wrote she would stay for 2 months. She has other children but they are grown up men. She submitted a recommendation letter from the Church Vicar

Ufemia26:


She has a landed property. I wrote she would stay for 2 months. She has other children but they are grown up men. She submitted a recommendation letter from the Church Vicar

You never know this people well yet.

hello
They will not ignore her personal circumstances and use your circumstances to judge if they will give visa. It’s the applicant’s circumstances in their home country that counts.
U need to show her ties to Nigeria which u did not.
U banked on the fact that you have money in your account and so they shud give her visa. It doesn’t work that way. Sorry. They need to be sure she has things doing in Nigeria or ppl in Nigeria that will cause her to return. U need to work on that.
Then loading her account with 1.5million is not goin to work in solitary. Explain her own situation to them.

Ufemia26:

Exactly. I didn't see any mention of it, that I had to start asking myself if I really did submit that her bank statement.
Even if I didn't submit her account statement they rule on their website said that my mom's financial status can be assessed using mine

4.3. In assessing whether an applicant has sufficient funds under V 4.2.(e), the applicant’s travel, maintenance and accommodation may be provided by a third party only if that third party:
(a) has a genuine professional or personal relationship with the applicant; and
(b) is not, or will not be, in breach of immigration laws at the time of the decision or the applicant’s entry to the UK as a Visitor; and
(c) can and will provide support to the applicant for the intended duration of the applicant’s stay as a Visitor.