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nlenq:
Thank you very much, I really appreciate.

Obidikejr:
Hello Madam... And every other helpful people In the house. Special greetings.

I don't know why nairaland isn't allowing me post screenshot (

Not sure if you Remember me, That was worried about my debits and credits that was not consistent In my account and you advice to use 6 months arrange it. Well, I tried as much as possible to give reasons for the accounts looking overdrawn every month and every other reason I could pull up to ensure that I meet all the requirements. And then, I used strong head, tossed a coin and hoped it lands on head.

Today, I got a rejection email.

This was their reason (I can't attach screenshot I will type it out)

You state that you are employed, earning 1350000.00 NGN (£632.87) each month after tax and have 1800000.00 NGN (£843.83) in investments. You also have £563.00 in savings. I acknowledge the information you have provided in support of your application.

You state that you spend 400000.00 NGN (£187.52) on monthly living cost. You state that you will personally spend 4000000.00 NGN (£1875.20) on your trip to the UK and that no one else will be paying toward your visit. However, I note that your proposed expenditure is more than your monthly disposable income. This degree of expenditure appears disproportionate to your economic circumstances, leading me to doubt your intentions in seeking to visit the UK for the limited period and purpose stated.

Other than your employment, I am mindful that you have not demonstrated any other considerable ties to your country of residence, which would serve as an incentive for you to leave the UK at the end of your proposed visit. This not only undermines the credibility of your application as a whole but causes me to doubt your intention in proposing to travel to the UK.

Given the above, I am therefore not satisfied etc etc etc ... End

In their 1st reason for rejection;

Reason 1;

Are they expecting I'd use the 1.35m average I earn monthly to pay a return ticket and other expenses i would incur in UK? 1.35m is too small to spend on the trip... Hence why their reason isn't making much sense to me, perhaps you have a better understanding of what I did wrong and how I can fix this?

Ideally i would have thought since I've been earning this much, since the beginning of the year, I should have enough balance to cater for the expenses.

But using that 1.35m to judge it is were I'm confused. So if I drop down my expenditures for the trip to the 1.35m or less, self sponsored, won't it look like I'm joking to them? Because it's peanuts and return ticket alone will swallow it much less other expenses. Although I communicated clearly id be staying at my partner's residence so accommodation was settled.

Reason 2;

They said my employment isn't a strong tie back home. My people. I'm a founding director in this company (since 2021 inception), and I head the company with my brother, I've been receiving salary through out the year from the company.

Considering this factors and their reasons for rejection as stated, Please what would you suggest I should do differently if I decide to reapply? Would you recommend I reapply ?

Lastly one of my major fears before applying was that my withdrawals and deposits in my account monthly are equal (so I tried to explain clearly the reason why), I'm surprised it wasn't flagged. Maybe the explanation and supporting documentation helped? I can't say. If I choose to reapply would that also raise concern so I need to rexplain again?

Sorry for the lengthy post!

Thank you all

CC: Cashmadam, giselle237 and everyone! Thank you!

nlenq:
@pansophist pls I've been struggling to pay for the flight with my GTB naira MasterCard debit card since the price was stated in naira, but to my greatest surprise it's been having issues, requesting for credit card billing address.

Is there anyone who has successfully paid for the flight, can you pls share how you did it?

Essential01:
Hello
Please can my girlfriend use my account for her POF?

miller133:
Good afternoon @cashmadam
Good day Everyone

Please I was invited for interview at Vac in ikeja , after I received empty nsf, it’s a skilled worker visa for construction, I would like know the kind of questions they would ask, thank you in advance

ceda99:
Good day all, my wife has been in the UK on a student visa since sept 2023, I've been unable join her because of some unfinished business. i finally applied on 22/7 /2024 & got a dependant visa which runs from 02/9/24 to 20/1/25 (approx. 5 months) which is the day her visa expires. I'll like to know if despite the visa duration, I'll be eligible for a brp

giselle237:
Less than 6 months not eligible for BRP.

Gbola5:
Good morning. I'm applying for a student VISA, I have made some payments towards accommodation to the University. Will I be able to offset the payments in my living expenses POF. If so how? Thanks.

Born2conquer:
I hope i will be able to sincerely get a help here.

I got into the UK earlier in the year by studying a management course and we bless God but along the line, I kinda realized that it would be hard to get a job that would offer sponsorship with the course and now, I've been thinking of going back to school again for another masters In radiography or physiotherapy. Not sure yet.

I need your advice.
1)What health course can i study for masters that wohld guarantee a good pay and job with sponsorship asap? Check the eligible occupation list here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

2)Do you advice i relocate to the US or canada with the money meant for the second master's school fees? It really depends on what you want. It's easier to get UK visa.

3)My current masters will end in June and Graduation in November next year, Can i get a visa for my second masters before the expiration of my visa or will i have to come back to nigeria? Yes, you can

4)Will UK grant me another Visa for the study and since i won't be using my post study visa now, Can i use it after my second masters? Yes, for both questions

5) I've forgotten the last question.

pansophist:
Use wakanow.com, chenge the curency to naira, then pay with your naira mastercard or transfer to their account and they will reserve your ticket.

Born2conquer:
Thank you so much, and lastly, do you think it is advisable for me to invest 36k on a health course?

Gbola5:
Good morning. I'm applying for a student VISA, I have made some payments towards accommodation to the University. Will I be able to offset the payments in my living expenses POF. If so how? Thanks.

hehcube:
Got unconditional offer for a Doctorate program in University of Gloucestershire..do anyone have idea how life is in Gloucestershire and chances of getting a job and is it a good place to live?

Gbola5:
I hope this helps..this is for outside london living expenses pof. For someone who's already sort out accommodation

Good morning. I'm applying for a student VISA, I have made some payments towards accommodation to the University. Will I be able to offset the payments in my living expenses POF. If so how? Thanks.

KaylaO:
Hello everyone, good evening. Quick question, please.

Do I need to submit the checklist while uploading my docs on the TLS website or is that for me to go with only during my appointment? I noticed that at the bottom before the part where you sign, it's stated that I should only sign when I go for my appointment, but I just want to be clear.

Also, can I mark the checklist with a pen or do I only have to fill and sign directly on the pdf?

I appreciate your responses.

Obidikejr:
Hello Madam... And every other helpful people In the house. Special greetings.

I don't know why nairaland isn't allowing me post screenshot (

Not sure if you Remember me, That was worried about my debits and credits that was not consistent In my account and you advice to use 6 months arrange it. Well, I tried as much as possible to give reasons for the accounts looking overdrawn every month and every other reason I could pull up to ensure that I meet all the requirements. And then, I used strong head, tossed a coin and hoped it lands on head.

Today, I got a rejection email.

This was their reason (I can't attach screenshot I will type it out)

You state that you are employed, earning 1350000.00 NGN (£632.87) each month after tax and have 1800000.00 NGN (£843.83) in investments. You also have £563.00 in savings. I acknowledge the information you have provided in support of your application.

You state that you spend 400000.00 NGN (£187.52) on monthly living cost. You state that you will personally spend 4000000.00 NGN (£1875.20) on your trip to the UK and that no one else will be paying toward your visit. However, I note that your proposed expenditure is more than your monthly disposable income. This degree of expenditure appears disproportionate to your economic circumstances, leading me to doubt your intentions in seeking to visit the UK for the limited period and purpose stated.

Other than your employment, I am mindful that you have not demonstrated any other considerable ties to your country of residence, which would serve as an incentive for you to leave the UK at the end of your proposed visit. This not only undermines the credibility of your application as a whole but causes me to doubt your intention in proposing to travel to the UK.

Given the above, I am therefore not satisfied etc etc etc ... End

In their 1st reason for rejection;

Reason 1;

Are they expecting I'd use the 1.35m average I earn monthly to pay a return ticket and other expenses i would incur in UK? 1.35m is too small to spend on the trip... Hence why their reason isn't making much sense to me, perhaps you have a better understanding of what I did wrong and how I can fix this?

Ideally i would have thought since I've been earning this much, since the beginning of the year, I should have enough balance to cater for the expenses.

But using that 1.35m to judge it is were I'm confused. So if I drop down my expenditures for the trip to the 1.35m or less, self sponsored, won't it look like I'm joking to them? Because it's peanuts and return ticket alone will swallow it much less other expenses. Although I communicated clearly id be staying at my partner's residence so accommodation was settled.

Reason 2;

They said my employment isn't a strong tie back home. My people. I'm a founding director in this company (since 2021 inception), and I head the company with my brother, I've been receiving salary through out the year from the company.

Considering this factors and their reasons for rejection as stated, Please what would you suggest I should do differently if I decide to reapply? Would you recommend I reapply ?

Lastly one of my major fears before applying was that my withdrawals and deposits in my account monthly are equal (so I tried to explain clearly the reason why), I'm surprised it wasn't flagged. Maybe the explanation and supporting documentation helped? I can't say. If I choose to reapply would that also raise concern so I need to rexplain again?

Sorry for the lengthy post!

Thank you all

CC: Cashmadam, giselle237 and everyone! Thank you!

naivasha:
Hi,

Print a copy of the checklist and take it with you to your appointment. No need to fill/sign the pdf.

Olumain4:
For standard visit visa
You made a fatal mistake at the begining. If you earn 187pounds per month, you cant spend more than 3x of your monthly salary. So thats if a red flag.

The other one is returning back to your home country. If you are employed, you should get a 2 weeks leave letter. If you have properties, include the documents or if you have dependents..explain it in letter of support.

I glanced through your writeup, i was npt able to read the last part but i hope you have enough info now.

Edited: avoid stories during your letter of support. Just go straigh to point. Dont put what is not necessary and pla remember that the more you try to explain, the higher the probability of rejection.
So keep it short.
What you need is mpre info.

seyewest:
I'm facing the same issue.

Jamieabi:
Bro are you now able to sort it out now ?

Or not ?

seyewest:
Not yet ....... any luck?

sanyaolurilwan:
Hello Bosses in the House,

Please how are you getting free biometrics appointment in Ikeja, Lagos now?
Each time i see a free time, the checkout option isn't coming up.

Please help a poor man...

Obidikejr:
I earn N1.35m a month.

How can that dependant thing work... Cashmadam earlier said If I care for my parents. How do I demonstrate that? You can show receipt of the drugs you buy for them, the carer you pay for them etc

For the ties back home, I just started buying estate plot on payment plan, I have some documentations with my name, does that work?