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I mean they refused me 5 times before, so on the 5th refusal I send them long mail with explanations which they said I have no right of appeal but I escalate it and subsequently they sent a mail that the refusal is overturned, so my passport is with the embassy now for the visa.





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davodyguy:
I stated that balances in accounts is a factor. The ECOs mostly use the word 'your personal financial circumstances'

You need to be above average, own a landed property at least even if it is a land of N500,000 in the village

Yeh. I understand you. That's why I want to wait for up to 8months to build consistent income. I'll say I'm in a salaried employment this time.
My question is: will it be a problem if I claim I'm in a salaried employment now. Meanwhile in my previous application I said I was self employed.?

stefanimay:
Yeh. I understand you. That's why I want to wait for up to 8months to build consistent income. I'll say I'm in a salaried employment this time.
My question is: will it be a problem if I claim I'm in a salaried employment now. Meanwhile in my previous application I said I was self employed.?

What did you state in your current application that was refused?

You have to be consistent

SIMON78:
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I mean they refused me 5 times before, so on the 5th refusal I send them long mail with explanations which they said I have no right of appeal but I escalate it and subsequently they sent a mail that the refusal is overturned, so my passport is with the embassy now for the visa.





They told you to submit your passport and still refused you?

Now I get.

You'll surely be granted.

There's a woman here that has similar refusal based on erroneous perception by the ECO

Jolene474:
Thank you, but I’m not the one who travelled to Rwanda.
I’ve to 5 countries and I don’t think that is even an issue, my point is the reasons the officer gave for the refusal is strange to me as non of those information was in my application. I’m confident they mistook by application for another person because I’ve gone to check all my submitted documents and VAF and none related to what the ECO described on the refusal note.
I didn’t loan anybody money, I didn’t miss write my monthly salary as allege on the refusal note.

We've already told you what to do.

Highlight all the errors and mail them.

Itemize paragraph by paragraph.

If you can do this we'll, you'll be granted.

Read the above post. They can overturn erroneous decisions with you reapplying.

Just follow and advise and stop emphasizing what you've already explained here and we all now understand that there's a mix up.

The person that you should address now ASAP is the UKVI clearly written mail/letter

Hello All, I’m new on here, stumbled upon this thread whilst researching…
I would appreciate help with my concerns..
My daughter (16) will attending an Academic Exchange program running for exactly for 4months, is she required to get a TB test as well?

SIMON78:
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I mean they refused me 5 times before, so on the 5th refusal I send them long mail with explanations which they said I have no right of appeal but I escalate it and subsequently they sent a mail that the refusal is overturned, so my passport is with the embassy now for the visa.





They told you to submit your passport and still refused you?

@ SIMON78 I CONGRATULAT U

What was the reason for the fifth refused?

Because ur case is not comon good luck.

Pls send us the ukv there email address you
Use to explain to them?

Adekanyin39:
Hello All, I’m new on here, stumbled upon this thread whilst researching…
I would appreciate help with my concerns..
My daughter (16) will attending an Academic Exchange program running for exactly for 4months, is she required to get a TB test as well?

No

Seeking assistance with a GTB Dollar card issue. My friend recently used their GTB Dollar card to pay for a UK application fee in Pounds and noticed a significant disparity in the conversion rate, with an excess of over $40. Can anyone shed some light on the potential hidden charges or fees associated with this transaction?

Nairae:
Seeking assistance with a GTB Dollar card issue. My friend recently used their GTB Dollar card to pay for a UK application fee in Pounds and noticed a significant disparity in the conversion rate, with an excess of over $40. Can anyone shed some light on the potential hidden charges or fees associated with this transaction?

I used my USD Card too but was charged $150. and service fee of $5.3. I really don't know why they charged you $40.

Adekanyin39:
Hello All, I’m new on here, stumbled upon this thread whilst researching…
I would appreciate help with my concerns..
My daughter (16) will attending an Academic Exchange program running for exactly for 4months, is she required to get a TB test as well?

For a program less than 9 months, she will be applying for a visitor’s visa and that doesn’t require a TB test.

Please, has anybody gotten visa since the switch from TLS to VFS? What is the new average processing time?

Makaegbobi:
Please, has anybody gotten visa since the switch from TLS to VFS? What is the new average processing time?

TLS and VFS are merely partners for biometrics, document upload, courier service, lounge access etc; they don’t participate in the decision-making process and have no control over processing times. UKVI is the one processing visas.

giselle237:
TLS and VFS are merely partners for biometrics, document upload, courier service, lounge access etc; they don’t participate in the decision-making process and have no control over processing times. UKVI is the one processing visas.

Okay, thank you. I know that they don't have influence on the decision process but I noticed that visa decision news has been a little scarce since the switch. I was wondering if the transition is causing delays with receiving a visa decision.

ofcourse, it may take sometime for regularization, however it is not an issue as your emails are very much active for notifications viz-viz the transitioning

Makaegbobi:
Okay, thank you. I know that they don't have influence on the decision process but I noticed that visa decision news has been a little scarce since the switch. I was wondering if the transition is causing delays with receiving a visa decision.

Okay, thank you.

hunee:
ofcourse, it may take sometime for regularization, however it is not an issue as your emails are very much active for notifications viz-viz the transitioning

Seeking feedback from users of First Bank Visa Multi-Currency Debit card: Have you used this card to pay for UK visa fees? If so, did you experience any issues or challenges during the transaction process? Your insights would be greatly appreciated.

Hello guys, how much does it cost to run a 10pages passport in the UK now?

Nairae:
Seeking assistance with a GTB Dollar card issue. My friend recently used their GTB Dollar card to pay for a UK application fee in Pounds and noticed a significant disparity in the conversion rate, with an excess of over $40. Can anyone shed some light on the potential hidden charges or fees associated with this transaction?

Some banks do this a lot, when you're using a card denominated in a different currency to pay for a service in another currency.

Zenith showed me pepper in Rome, while I withdraw €100 from ATM and was charged more after conversion.

Sterling bank is another bank that does this.

As I'm going to the UK now, I'll rather do exchange with Aboki with my cash in hand, than use my $ in London

hunee:
ofcourse, it may take sometime for regularization, however it is not an issue as your emails are very much active for notifications viz-viz the transitioning

Nope.

Application centres are not proxy to consulate Hence, there's no regularisation needed on submitted applications. As regards his/her question, processing time has nothing to do with any of the VAC and the ongoing transfer.

TLS will close down completely on 19th December, after which documents would be formally transferred to VFS. Until then, those that submitted via TLS, would still get contacted by TLS up till 18th December 2024 to come pick up their passports.

If you didn't receive a decision by Midnight 18th December, 2024 you'll be contacted by VFS from 19th via mail

Makaegbobi:
Okay, thank you. I know that they don't have influence on the decision process but I noticed that visa decision news has been a little scarce since the switch. I was wondering if the transition is causing delays with receiving a visa decision.

Let's say you did biometrics with TLS in November, 2024 you'll still be contacted by TLS till 18th December, 2024. But if you don't pick up from them, they'll send your passport to VFS office in the same Ikeja, VI or Abuja where VFS operates from

davodyguy:
What did you state in your current application that was refused?

You have to be consistent

I stated I was self employed

Hello everyone
Asking on a behalf of a friend

He applied for UK visitor visa along side his son(a minor) and his wife.

Their appointment is for tomorrow but 2 people are for 9am and 1 person is for 2pm

Unfortunately he’ll be traveling from another state to arrive in Abuja tomorrow.

Will they all be allowed to enter the visa center if they show up at 2pm ?

Thank you

stefanimay:
I stated I was self employed

You have to be consistent.

They'll look for every reason to refuse you and claim inconsistency.

Summerbutterfly:
Hello everyone
Asking on a behalf of a friend

He applied for UK visitor visa along side his son(a minor) and his wife.

Their appointment is for tomorrow but 2 people are for 9am and 1 person is for 2pm

Unfortunately he’ll be traveling from another state to arrive in Abuja tomorrow.

Will they all be allowed to enter the visa center if they show up at 2pm ?

Thank you

If you said he's trying to enter with his wife and son at same time despite having same time, I'll say that's very possible, as I did this exactly with TLS.

Our time slots were for same day, but we different times on that day, but managed to enter together, using the earliest time of obe the applicants.

As regard later time, he would be allowed due to his afternoon time, except he finds luck.

This is VFS now, not TLS. I don't know how nice they are or otherwise

davodyguy:
Nope.

Application centres are not proxy to consulate Hence, there's no regularisation needed on submitted applications. As regards his/her question, processing time has nothing to do with any of the VAC and the ongoing transfer.

TLS will close down completely on 19th December, after which documents would be formally transferred to VFS. Until then, those that submitted via TLS, would still get contacted by TLS up till 18th December 2024 to come pick up their passports.

If you didn't receive a decision by Midnight 18th December, 2024 you'll be contacted by VFS from 19th via mail


Let's say you did biometrics with TLS in November, 2024 you'll still be contacted by TLS till 18th December, 2024. But if you don't pick up from them, they'll send your passport to VFS office in the same Ikeja, VI or Abuja where VFS operates from

David, I wrote in very simple and clear English. Yes or No, is not the issue.

Relax

The concerned person has picked the info he wants.

Notifications on applications comes viz viz Tls/vfs and the UKVI either ways, you will get notified.

Simple.

You can carefully read the trail of texts again to understand the inquiries.

Regards.

hunee:
David, I wrote in very simple and clear English. Yes or No, is not the issue.

Relax

The concerned person has picked the info he wants.

Notifications on applications comes viz viz Tls/vfs and the UKVI either ways, you will get notified.

Simple.

You can carefully read the trail of texts again to understand the inquiries.

Regards.

I read and understood clearly.

If you read my response and being mindful of what I highlighted in your post regularisation, you would have seen that's what I addressed.

There's nothing to be regularised here, that's why I stated below, and beyond just your post but for anyone else that could be anxious pertaining to if the switch from one VAC could affect outcome, timelines or collection.

What I addressed is more on calming to those who my be worried

TLS will close down completely on 19th December, after which documents would be formally transferred to VFS. Until then, those that submitted via TLS, would still get contacted by TLS up till 18th December 2024 to come pick up their passports.

If you didn't receive a decision by Midnight 18th December, 2024 you'll be contacted by VFS from 19th via mail


Let's say you did biometrics with TLS in November, 2024 you'll still be contacted by TLS till 18th December, 2024. But if you don't pick up from them, they'll send your passport to VFS office in the same Ikeja, VI or Abuja where VFS operates from

The above transcend your post without ambiguities, which I expected you to have read and understood, to include other queries that may come to the mind of applicants.

Around 20th November, had similar questions if there could be mix up, until I read clearly how seamless the transition was between the two VACs and how it would not impact applications already submitted

Hello everyone, don't know if anyone as same experience or a solution to the problem iam currenting at, the new agency page VFS look quite not understandable/unclear. i am intending to upload documents but nothing on the dashboard. i made payment also and haven't gotten a confirmation yet on my email. i am REALLY worried what should i do?

salehmm567:
Hello everyone, don't know if anyone as same experience or a solution to the problem iam facing, the new agency page VFS look quite not understandable/unclear. i am intending to upload documents but nothing on the dashboard. i made payment also and haven't gotten a confirmation yet on my email. i am REALLY worried what should i do?

If you are saying that your biometrics payment hasn't been reflected in your dashboard, I will advise you to contact both your bank and vfsglobal.

I'm currently facing a similar battle trying to recover my biometrics fee from vfsglobal.

I was asked to copy the URL when the site crashed on me after successfully paying for my biometrics.

[quote author=davodyguy post=133178731]I read and understood clearly.

@ David, @ Gurus in the house:
• I have a few enquiry, I was looking to get clarity…
Our proof of funds is my foreign bank account, am I able to submit it for my daughters’ application here in Nigeria?
• I can’t remember the reason for an initial visa application for another country, my answer to Reason for refusal is vague; any thoughts?

Summerbutterfly:
Hello everyone
Asking on a behalf of a friend

He applied for UK visitor visa along side his son(a minor) and his wife.

Their appointment is for tomorrow but 2 people are for 9am and 1 person is for 2pm

Unfortunately he’ll be traveling from another state to arrive in Abuja tomorrow.

Will they all be allowed to enter the visa center if they show up at 2pm ?

Thank you

Maybe, maybe not. Depending on who is for 2pm. If their son is for 2pm, they may allow the parents in as I assume their son is a minor.

MrSoftlife:
If you are saying that your biometrics payment hasn't been reflected in your dashboard, I will advise you to contact both your bank and vfsglobal.

I'm currently facing a similar battle trying to recover my biometrics fee from vfsglobal.

I was asked to copy the URL when the site crashed on me after successfully paying for my biometrics.

Do you suggest i make another payment and request for a refund of the former? my appointment is next week. do you also know how i can upload my documents? my dashboard doesn't show anything of such.

Thankyou

salehmm567:
Do you suggest i make another payment and request for a refund of the former? my appointment is next week. do you also know how i can upload my documents? my dashboard doesn't show anything of such.

Thankyou

Contact vfsglobalcare via twitter.
They reply faster there.