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Cashmadam:
I know 2 people with 10 year ban that got UK visas. In fact, one of them relocated to the UK with the skilled worker visa. It is not a life ban.

Chudycharles:
Thanks so much Giselle.
It was my mom she was not feeling well so we had to attend, I am now confused why they opted for her to register. We will declare it.
So what do you reckon with my moving from employed the last time she applied and her 6months Visa to unemployed now. She has stopped her tailoring business in a big scale because of relocation and health condition. But as I just checked now the business is still active on CAC website. What do you think please, even if I maintained she was self employed.. is it a must she must present a business statement of account, alongIde her personal account? She is not sponsoring her but we are..

Please 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏... inputs.. please!!

xaves:
Good day everyone, I need help please. While trying to book for my appointment at VFS, I was taking to the payment portal to pay for logistic but it refused to load due to poor network I believe. My profile is showing "payment is pending"
But I noticed I have an appointment time and day. How can I pay for the waybill please and is this a problem?

giselle237:
I can assure you that those two individuals did not successfully obtain a visit visa after their 10-year ban. It’s extremely rare for such exceptions to occur, and I find it hard to believe they managed to do so. For instance, a lady I know attempted to gain entry here after a similar ban and had to apply four times. After each refusal, she submitted a Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) and engaged in a debate with the authorities. Ultimately, it was the PAP that made a difference, not just the visa application itself.
One important thing she did/does is use her 3 children for home ties. Her children have not been able to obtain UK visas- just herself and the authorities are more comfortable that she can not abandon 3 of them.

When it comes to the skilled worker visa, the process is points-based, and applicants must meet specific criteria outlined in Tier 1 and other categories. Same with student visa. Given that the points system is rigid, it wouldn’t make sense for someone who has served a 10-year ban to be denied solely based on their history if they meet the necessary points threshold. The same principle applies to family visas for British citizens.

In cases that rely heavily on the Entry Clearance Officer's (ECO) discretion like visitor visa, there’s a 99.9% chance of continuous denial after a 10-year ban period. They instantly refuse to trust you because of the deception you employed in the past. This is consistent and even the immigration solicitors here in the UK will let you know this before you embark on the mission

Nysckits:
I already sent an email.. Thanks to you all.

Can you please send me your email address or any of your social media handle so I can contact you directly for guidance on the physical copy to home office?

Jolene474:
Type your letter in an A4 sheet.
Including your personal information, passport number, the GWF application number and your date of birth and your email at he top of the letter.

Put your name and address at the top right corner and then put the Home Office Address at the left side.
Of course you know the format of a formal letter.

The address is:

HOME OFFICE
UKVI- VISA SECTION
2 MARSHAM STREET
LONDON
SW1P 4DP

Dear Sir/Madam

Then you put the title or heading of the letter in block letter or capital letter.

Craft your letter to be direct and precise, your bank statement of 1500 is too much you would have added it.

You can add documents you go from your bank or any explanation that would help.
Then put your name and use your blue pen to sign.
The letter should be typed. But sign with your hand.
But the letter inside the envelope, then go to your DHL office near you and send to that address, when I did mine it was around N64,000 not that long ago.
You will surely get a response before a month, they will take it to their office and someone will read it and then will send you a mail. Make sure you are most convincing and put proof, don’t be emotional, it’s a formal letter, be direct.

All the best.

Izzyjoy24:
Thank you to all the contributors on here I’ve been a silent follower.

I recently applied for a visit visa for my paternal auntie (lost mum over 10 years) and I had a baby in 2024 so wanted to invite my auntie over.

Submitted biometrics 02Jan2025 at Ikeja
Email to pickup passport 14Jan2025
Visa approved 6 months.

My auntie has a shop where she sells used clothes

Documents I submitted
My payslip / 6months
My contract of employment
My council tax letter
My utility bill -6 months
My passport
My bank statement
Invitation letter in which I explained my auntie was a retired school teacher and has a clothing shop which my other auntie will look after when she travels
Pictures of my auntie and I when I visited Nigeria in 2021

Documents my auntie submitted
Her passport page
Receipt of her shop rent
Local shop levy receipt
Her old university ID card with her maiden name to match with mine.

She has 3 grown up children last one is 19 years old.

Izzyjoy24:
That’s your passport you’ve tracked. You’ll need to track your application to check the status of your application.

agugu:
Congratulations….
Please just want to know if you received email from UKVI or just Email to pick up passport?
I’m just worried because I only received email from VSF to pick up passport for my Mum Visitor Visa.

agugu:
Congratulations….
Please just want to know if you received email from UKVI or just Email to pick up passport?
I’m just worried because I only received email from VSF to pick up passport for my Mum Visitor Visa.

agugu:
Congratulations….
Please just want to know if you received email from UKVI or just Email to pick up passport?
I’m just worried because I only received email from VSF to pick up passport for my Mum Visitor Visa.

giselle237:
Just because someone is registered with a GP practice doesn't automatically mean they're entitled to free NHS hospital treatment. In many cases, we see individuals registering as if they are residents, without disclosing that they are actually visitors. This misrepresentation can lead to complications later on for some.
The only free services recognized by the government for both visitors and residents are:
1. Accident & Emergency (A&E) services – However, this does not cover emergency treatment if the patient is admitted to the hospital.
2. Family planning services – This excludes abortions and infertility treatments.
3. Treatment for most infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
4. Care for physical or mental conditions resulting from torture, FGM, domestic violence, or sexual violence – Note that this provision does not apply if someone comes to the UK specifically seeking this treatment.

- While someone may expect their situation to improve over the next six months, there’s also the possibility that it could worsen. This can serve as an explanation of her going from self employed to unemployed.
- If she is now unemployed let there be enough supporting evidence for her other strengths .
- Being unemployed in itself isn't a major barrier; the real issue is majorly lack of home ties. This is important because of her previous visa denials.
- if the unemployed will be too hard to explain, you can explain downsizing.
Goodluck.

IGIG:
#giselle #Cashmadam #davodyguy

Visainfo Ukvi, has just invited me for interview after I don my biometric this week, please you guys at least tell me if some one reach this stage what to expect that day, I apply for work visa

Nairae:
Good day house. I need some clarification.
At the stage of uploading document to VSF portal following the CHECKLIST how do you upload the document to match the checklist? or do you upload everything and leave it for them to sort out?

About VSF application fee. Is NGN 155343.00 the standard amount without needing special assistance?

borryworld:
Urgent! Urgent!! Urgent!!!

My people, I am applying for my wife and I. I understand we have to make separate application. How do we link the two application together excuse we are using the same supporting documents?

Secondly, do you advice we upload my documents myself or use the services of the visa office. What are the likely challenges or requirements if I opt to upload them myself.

Thanks

xeexee7:
Is it wise to include checking out schools that gave you admission offers as part of the purpose one is applying for a visit visa in addition to the purpose of visiting family?

davodyguy:
At least 2 of us did that last year November and both families were granted.

Same documents were uploaded for husband, wife and kids.

There's a part in the online application form that you'll be asked details of your spouse and if she's traveling with you. You'll see where to include her Passport number.

In the part of additional information, you'll state it there as well

borryworld:
Thank you for the response.

Do you have answer for the question on document upload?

borryworld:
I am sorry the question wasn't answered. This the question below

"Do you advice I upload my documents myself or use the services of the visa office. What are the likely challenges or requirements if I opt to upload them myself?"

davodyguy:
Upload your documents yourself, via self upload option.

There's is o challenge except if file is too large or corrupt. Aside this, nothing. All files in PDF format

sanyaolurilwan:
Update I noticed today:
I flew Virgin Atlantic from Lagos this morning, my actual final destination is Saint John, NB Canada, what I noticed is that passengers are flying virgin atlantic, with 3hrs transit without a UK transit visa. 2 people approached me, asking me for directions and told me they were going to Canada when I asked them, they told me they had no UK transit visa. I think this is a new development, or who knows about this before?

Africankel:
When flying to Canada, you do not require airside transit visa.

borryworld:
Thank you so much for this response.

Will I need to pay for the visa fees before I could proceed to upload document on VAC site