₦airaland Forum

Xtension18:
Please has anyone used the further leave to remain route here, I don’t know if i qualify for it. I have spent almost 5 years in the UK.

Pgree:
Good day everyone, This is my first UK visa application. I received my refusal letter a few days ago.
I have never been out of Nigeria and I am trying my best to disvirgin my passport.

I applied for a visit visa. I chose to include a close friend of my first cousin as my UK host. My mom, my first cousin and her husband who is a USA citizen, all chose to sponsor my visit. In the refusal letter, I don't see anything about my sponsors. I included pictures of us all together, affidavits, letters and bank statements too.

Please, what did I do wrong and how can I correct it in later visa applications? Thank you.

ifeomavivine:
Good day all

Please I want to ask which bank is good/best for POF. Please I need answer.


Thanks.

davodyguy:
If you read the refusal letter paragragh by paragraph, you woul see that you stood zero chance and made a lot of mistakes. The letter speaks for itself

Using personal account for business
business not generation enough funds
No family ties to Nigeria
Business probable not doing well, due to the situation of the country
You also do not own any property
You also did not show your relationship with the people you claimed are sponsoring you.

The matter long gannnn

Pgree:
I actually explained all these in the cover letter I uploaded.

Ashirioluwa:
You can get in touch with them and voice your concerns if you are certain that the anticipated travel date you specified on your application is earlier than the start date of your visa.

November 1st is few days away from today .

You can use this link to contact them

https://ukvi.mysecurepay.co.uk/Home

Or

You can walk to TLScontact office to let them know.

I know Tlscontact team will be of help if you visit their office to let them know your situation.

MelaninGemstone:
please I have submitted my application and done biometrics

I have just noted that the bank statement I submitted was incomplete

Please how can I resubmit a new bank statement and a cover letter explaining the situation

I tried to upload via the TLS portal, but there is no place for that

Please help !

I will really appreciate your advice
@ashirioluwa @giselle237 @cashmadam.

Pgree:
Good day everyone, This is my first UK visa application. I received my refusal letter a few days ago.
I have never been out of Nigeria and I am trying my best to disvirgin my passport.

I applied for a visit visa. I chose to include a close friend of my first cousin as my UK host. My mom, my first cousin and her husband who is a USA citizen, all chose to sponsor my visit. In the refusal letter, I don't see anything about my sponsors. I included pictures of us all together, affidavits, letters and bank statements too.

Please, what did I do wrong and how can I correct it in later visa applications? Thank you.

obabola123:
Who can advise on this my mum uk refuse letter

Cashmadam:
Too many things wrong.

1. What do you need 6,500 Pounds for? It is too much! Max 1.500

2. What are three people sponsoring your trip? It indicates that you cannot afford to sponsor yourself. Big red flag

3. Your statements of account were all over the place.

4. No travel history

5. No assets in Nigeria

Just leave UK alone for now. Go to other Countries that give visas with no stress. Maybe Dubai, Qatar etc..

Oluwabusolamiii:
Hi

Thank you . I don’t think I mentioned that I was attending a conference. It’s a visit visa only . Visiting my friend and a bit of tourism.

My friend is supporting because she invited me and thought to pay part of the travel expense for me.

I also have my business registration documents

Ewaoluwayemi:
I got an invite from a friend for 5 days and will be staying with him in his accommodation. I am a salary earner and I spend almost #300,000 every month on expenses. What amount should I put down as the total I want to spend on this trip? Since my friend is taking care of the accommodation and food, will this include the flight? I’m thinking that with the flight cost in Nigeria, this would be like all my monthly expenses for about 10 months. Please kindly advise; I beg, as I’ve seen refusals based on this, where the consular said it is not reasonable to spend such an amount on a 5-day trip.

Please kindly advise.

RuthIeluv:
Good Evening house,

Me and my two children apply for a student dependant visa and did our biometric on the 30th September.

We've gotten approval for me and my first son on the 10th October, the last one is yet to be out.

Did a paid call twice and the response was it's still under consideration.

Is it possible for the last one to be refuse?

davodyguy:
Your father was supposed to be your sponsor

They refused his application already

Hence, since your sponsor cant travel, you too cant travel


Has you dad traveled before?

Show us his refusal mail in order to see why he was refused

IGIG:
Hi gurus In the house, please I have a question that need urgent answer, is church marriage certificate recognize, to apply for uk visitor visa or must I do court marriage

Onyiiiiibeke:
Hi gurus @Cashmadam @gistelle @Ashirioluwa
Please clarify me on this. Going through the form, under income and expenditure, the part that says "How much money do you have in savings?" (In GPB) as attached. Does this mean, all money one has in different accounts both in naira or dorm account but should be converted to GPB?

Megamind15:
I think that often means it was approved.

Do kindly share timeline pls, still waiting on mine since Monday 14th.

Megamind15:
I think that often means it was approved.

Do kindly share timeline pls, still waiting on mine since Monday 14th.

sokotogudali:
Good day everyone and thanks to all of us sharing our helpful knowledge.

Please, I'd be applying for a visit visa early next month to write the PLAB 2 exam. I'm adding my cover letter below, please I would appreciate it if anyone could critique it for me.

Thank you so very much in advance.

Nigeria.
xx April, 2021.

The Entry Clearance Officer,
UK Visas and Immigration,
Sheffield,
The United Kingdom.
Dear Sir/Madam,

—------------------------- VISA APPLICATION FOR THE PROFESSIONAL AND LINGUISTIC ASSESSMENT BOARD (PLAB ) 2 EXAM

My name is Dr. —----------------- holder of Passport Number —---------------. I am applying for a Standard Visitor Visa to sit the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) Part 2 examination scheduled for 6th July 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
I am a qualified medical doctor registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) with permanent registration number —--- and Folio Number —------ and hold a currently valid licence to practice medicine in Nigeria.
(Evidence attached: (1)International Passport, (2)Annual Practising Licence and (3)Certificate of Full Registration)

WHY I AM APPLYING FOR THE UK STANDARD VISITOR VISA
The Standard Visitor Visa will enable me to gain access to the United Kingdom to sit for the Part 2 of the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board Examination on 6th July 2022, which is held only at either of the two GMC Clinical Assessment Centres on 3 Hardman Square, M3 3EB or 3 Hardman Street, M3 3AW both in Manchester, United Kingdom. The exam is the final part of the licensing exam for international medical graduates who wish to practice medicine in the UK. I am currently applying to get registered as a medical doctor in the UK with a GMC reference number: —-------.
I sat for and passed the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) Part 1 examination that was held in Lagos, Nigeria on 20th May 2021. I had previously passed my International English Language Test (IELTS) Examination administered by the British Council in Abuja Nigeria on the 21st August 2020, a prerequisite for sitting the PLAB 1 examination.
(Evidence attached: (4)IELTS Academic Certificate, (5)PLAB 1 pass result, (6)PLAB 1 scores result)

WHY I WANT TO TAKE THE PLAB EXAM
Following the completion of my housemanship (equivalent to the Foundation Year 1 for doctors in the UK) in July 2020 at —--------------, I have been practising as a general duties medical officer and currently work as a medical officer at —----------------.
I would like to go into the General Practice (GP) Training in the country that boasts of the National Health Service (NHS) – a top global healthcare delivery system. In order to get into this medical specialty training in the UK, I need to obtain a full registration to practice with the GMC.
Passing the PLAB 2 test is the final requirement before full registration with the GMC for an international medical graduate like me.
(Evidence attached: (7)Certificate of Completion of Housemanship)

PLAB PART 2 EXAMINATION CONFIRMATION
I have booked and paid for my PLAB Part 2 examination. I have received a confirmation booking email and receipt of booking from the General Medical Council (GMC).
The GMC has invited me to their Clinical Assessment Centre at Manchester, 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, United Kingdom on 6th July 2022 to take the PLAB 2 examination.
The GMC can be contacted via telephone on: +441619236602 or 01619236602 or by email at gmc@gmc-uk.org, should verification of this information be required.
(Evidence attached: (12)PLAB 2 Booking confirmation email from GMC, (13)PLAB 2 Booking receipt from GMC)

ABOUT MYSELF
I am a fully qualified and registered medical practitioner in Nigeria with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (Registration Number: —---------). I graduated with an MB; BS degree from the University of —---- in -------- 2018.
I secured a housemanship appointment at the —------------. I did my housemanship from June 2019 to June 2020 diligently getting a distinction assessment from all departments I rotated through and being awarded as the Best House Officer by the —----------------.
I currently work at —----------------- as a medical officer and I also served under the compulsory Federal Government National Youth Service Scheme from March 2021 to February 2022. I have attached a letter of introduction from my employer to this application.
I am a full-time medical practitioner with no other income source apart from this job, and I am committed to returning to Nigeria and my job immediately after my examinations.
My employer, who is represented by —---------------, the Medical Director of —------------ can be contacted on —------------
I pride myself as a professional with utmost respect for the rule of law. I, therefore, have no intention of smearing my nascent immigration record by overstaying my visa.
(Evidence attached: (14)MBBS degree certificate, (15)Letter of Letter of introduction from my current employer - PreciousLife Medical Centre, Abuja (16)Discharge Certificate from the National Youth Service Corps

TRAVEL ITINERARY
I plan to arrive in Manchester, United Kingdom on 1st July, 2022, write my examination on 6th July 2022 and depart to Nigeria on 8th July, 2022.
I am aware that the examination is a single day event, however because this would be my first time undertaking International Travel of any sort, I am applying for a 7 day visit to enable me rest adequately, recover from the trip and get acquainted and familiar with the environment prior to my examination and also rest and sight-see after the examination before my return.
A summary of my travel itinerary is as follows:
July 1st Arrival in Manchester and check-in into booked accommodation.
July 2nd to 5th Rest in booked accommodation, explore the environment and
transportation routes to and from the examination venue.
6th July Examination day.
7th July Recuperate from the exam and do some sight-seeing.
8th July Departure from the UK to Nigeria.

ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENT
I will be residing at —------------- Hotel. I will be there for 7 nights, from 1st July 2022 to 8th July 2022. I will spend most of my time preparing for my exams prior to the exam day. I will be leaving the hotel on the morning of 8th July 2022..
(Evidence attached: (17)Booking confirmation to —--------- Hotel)

TRAVEL EXPENSES
My Estimated Travel Expenses are as follows:
Airline Ticket (with Return Ticket): NGN 300,000 = GBP 530.97
Accommodation: NGN 150,000 = GBP 263.16
Living Expenses and Intra-UK travel: NGN 100,000 = GBP 176.99
Total Expenses: NGN 550,000 = GBP 964.91

FINANCES
This trip will be funded by myself and I have no intention to seek public funds while in the United Kingdom.

I currently work as a Medical Officer at —--------------- and was offered an appointment here on the 30th of December 2020, with a monthly income of NGN 163,200.00 (£ 300) amounting to a net annual income of NGN 1,958,400 after tax and deductions. I was also receiving a further monthly allowance of NGN 33,000 amounting to a total of NGN396,000 a year from the Federal Government of Nigeria for my participation in the compulsory National Youth Service Corps Scheme (NYSC) from March 2021 to February 2022. I currently spend between NGN 33,000 to NGN 36,000 out of this in catering to my monthly personal needs. Undertaking this trip will not pose a financial burden for me.

I have a total of NGN1,100,000 (£ 2,033) saved in my salary account at Zenith Bank, Nigeria with complete access to this money and have attached the necessary documentary evidence of this in the form of my bank statement.
Furthermore, I am still expecting salaries for the months of April, May and June before my trip. I strongly believe that having adequate funds in my personal account will not be an issue for me.
a. OPENING BALANCE
The opening balance in my account on 2nd November, 2021 is NGN 191,304.25 (£ 347). This low amount is because I had recently made payment for my PLAB 2 booking.
(Evidence attached: (18)My Zenith Bank account statement)


b. EXPLANATION OF EVERY TRANSACTION GREATER THAN NGN 10,000 BESIDES MY REGULAR INCOME

NGN 20,000 paid to —------------- on 22/22/2021 was a loan to a friend.
NGN 20,000 credit from —----------- on 24/22/2021 was repayment of the money loaned to him two days earlier.
NGN 81,600 credit from —--------------. on 31/12/2021 was a bonus payment of 50% salary paid to all staff of the organisation at the end of the year.
NGN 66,000 credit from FGNFEDERALGOVERNMENTOFNIG on 07/02/2022 was payment of my NYSC allowances for the month of May and June 2021 which had not been paid.
NGN 34,800 credit from FGNFEDERALGOVERNMENTOFNIG on 15/02/2022 was an advance payment of the February salary for the National Youth Service Scheme with an additional allowance of 1,800 NGN. On further inquiry, the Scheme pays the allowance this way, when the programme is rounding up.

The currency exchange rates used above were according to Oanda.com as of .

SUMMARY OF MY VISA APPLICATION
As earlier stated, the intention for this visa application is to sit the PLAB 2 exam in Manchester, which I have paid for and attached necessary evidence supplied by the General Medical Council UK.
It is imperative to note that I need to return to Nigeria to continue my clinical job as it is my only income source. My lucrative career prospects as a medical doctor either in Nigeria or the UK and my status as an upstanding citizen of Nigeria with no criminal or civil offence to my name motivate me to abstain from violating any set terms of my visa.
I can cover the entire cost of my trip should, and as such, I have no intention to seek aid from the UK’s public funds.
I would be grateful if my visa application is granted, and I am happy to answer any additional questions that may arise from this application.
Thank you for your time and kind consideration.

Tboy0007:
Here is a copy of his refusal.

Please advise me way forward. Bless you

davodyguy:
This TLS guys are pure evil

If you want to use the assisted service with paying only ₦32,000 you have to book not earlier than 14 days to date of biometrics.

They've deliberately blocked the date selection to make you forcefully pay ₦82,000 or more

May God have mercy on us in this country