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wttsven:
300m

@wttsven thanks again

So it assumed that you will play ur workers salary from this amount because the balance in ur business account is not up to it?

2) how much did you put on ur application as living expenses?

Hello, please let me know when you get a response from then. I sent an email to their complaints team since the 12th of May, I have not gotten a reply.

readonenaire:
I think i have. Thank you

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Davinton:
Hello, i"ve been checking my inbox. Nothing yet.

Send another email until get a response. Don't get ignored.

tyrant25:
Hello, please let me know when you get a response from then. I sent an email to their complaints team since the 12th of May, I have not gotten a reply.

Fantastic, how did you go about the paid email?

tvsin:
okay, me neither

but i sent a paid email last night and they just responded that a decision has been made.

fingers crossed

UniqueLeo:
Please help with this...

Kindly link me to your UK agent

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Davinton:
Fantastic, how did you go about the paid email?

Thank you so much. For my case, my company is taking care of everything including airport pickup, full time accommodations with all facilities en-suite.
I don't have family members in the UK.


[qquote author=kel4soft post=135689652]

Family members in UK, that's their interest. Since the visa cannot allow you work. They believe you will need someone like your sibling or partner who is already there that will accommodate you. The said person must put this in writing in acover letter including attaching their council tax. However, if you are planning to come with a dependant (whom ironically can work as they like) as tier 5 allows that. You will also need to state it too. This will strengthened your financial stability but offcourse that first few weeks of arrival - you will need to let them where you will living and who is picking you up at the airport.[/quote]

readonenaire:
Kindly help with insight @giselle237 and Cashmadam.

I applied for visit visa, ECO singled out my employers account balance and erroneously claim it was low by assuming the account was a Naira account, when it was clearly stated on face of rhe statement that the account is domiciled in USD(this was stated in my LOE). My own balance is actually more than 1k USD, i only added employer’s account as this is a work sponsored trip.

My immigration history, i just returned from the US last month and going back next month, facts which were submitted, I have 10yr canadian visa, i have sent email to home office, but my concern is the generic email response i got from UKVI for the paid mail, but i really want to correct this error as this is my second refusal, i had first refusal last year b4 US, Canada and Schengen Visa. So i am not about to just let this slide, i want to understand the PAP process please.

This is a fatal error on the part of the ECO. Eventhough a complaint or PAP will definitely scale through, the process may be time-consuming and may make you miss the event looking at the July date you applied for the visa against. Therefore, I'd suggest you re-apply instead and highlight the currency issue in the fresh application. Most especially in the column provided for extra comments on the form itself. I don't think its all ECOs that read the attached letter of explanation.

davodyguy:
If they're based in Nigeria, then their operating account should actually be funded in the local currency of the country they operate in, that's the ideal.

Hence, the mistake by the ECO
CCECC and Berger are from China and Germany. But they get paid in Naira and can then transfer funds for repatriation.

I'm sure your company executing contracts or jobs in Nigeria, must have a Naira account

The ECO made a silly mistake. Probably a young inexperienced person who just saw the figure and gleefully made a quick refusal decision withoout paying attention to the currency. This is definitely a rookie mistake.

I don't think we need to look for excuses for the error. I've submitted corporate dom account in the past and there was no confusion. The ECO just paid better attention.

People submit dom account for visa application from time to time and there has never been any complaints of the account not being in local currency.

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Chidex369:
I want to apply for Germany business visa, I have invitation letter and the company inviting me is taking care of my hotel reservation, food allowance and transportation. Now the issue is my account is bad like very bad, but can I use my friend's company account that is heavy since his company is supponsoring me, like I will be representing his company over there in germany. So his company will be taking of everything including the flight tickets. Can I use only statement of account and exclude my own?
I need a round this challenge please

This thread is for UK. Search for Germany thread.

humbleboyy:
Got a call from UKVI yesterday, was asked some questions with respect to my application. What i plan to do, my current role in the company, when the event event is expected to commence, how much my company paid, then asked me if I have any questions.

It's been over 24hrs now, still no update. Could this be a positive sign?

Finally received VFS notification today. Will go pick up my passport in VI tomorrow.

Hello house, please I need clarification on somethings

I earn 1200000 but my monthly expense is about 245000 as my husband covers household costs

I am sponsoring my travel

Does my husband's consent letter need to state that he covers all household expense and what documents does he need to attach to show this or will this be too much unnecessary information?

I will appreciate a prompt response

omo...this life no balance.

I got refused yesterday on the basis that i didnt provide enough information on the training i was going for. I plan on reapplying and using priority but worried that I might not get my feedback on my application before june 27. I need the passport for another visa application.

Please house, do you think I should run priority application or just reschedule my training and reapply after 27th?

humbleboyy:
Got a call from UKVI yesterday, was asked some questions with respect to my application. What i plan to do, my current role in the company, when the event event is expected to commence, how much my company paid, then asked me if I have any questions.

It's been over 24hrs now, still no update. Could this be a positive sign?

Maryjane62:
Hello house, please I need clarification on somethings

I earn 1200000 but my monthly expense is about 245000 as my husband covers household costs

I am sponsoring my travel

Does my husband's consent letter need to state that he covers all household expense and what documents does he need to attach to show this or will this be too much unnecessary information?

I will appreciate a prompt response

Just indicate the monthly expenses that come from your income. The 245k is from your husband's income regardless of whether you're the one spending it.

Good evening all,

I applied for a UK visit visa for my mum.
Last Wednesday, we got a notification from vfs that a decision has been recieved and passport is ready for collection.

Passport was collected today without any visa on it and no denial mail from UKVI.

Is it normal?
It's been more than 1 week since we got notification from vfs.

Any ideas on what to do.

Thanks

chetaraph:
omo...this life no balance.

I got refused yesterday on the basis that i didnt provide enough information on the training i was going for. I plan on reapplying and using priority but worried that I might not get my feedback on my application before june 27. I need the passport for another visa application.

Please house, do you think I should run priority application or just reschedule my training and reapply after 27th?

I may be wrong but the feedback seem to be heavy on travel history. I'd advise you reschedule the training, build your travel history before re applying. Remember to attach a statement of purpose and Justification for the training.

Everything should go well.

The 245k is my personal expense, I was wondering if it's too small of a monthly expense if my monthly salary is 1200000 reason I need my husband to state he covers household costs

Now does my husband need to state he covers the household costs and what supporting document does he need to add

Taal17:
Just indicate the monthly expenses that come from your income. The 245k is from your husband's income regardless of whether you're the one spending it.

Milito:
The ECO made a silly mistake. Probably a young inexperienced person who just saw the figure and gleefully made a quick refusal decision withoout paying attention to the currency. This is definitely a rookie mistake.

I don't think we need to look for excuses for the error. I've submitted corporate dom account in the past and there was no confusion. The ECO just paid better attention.

People submit dom account for visa application from time to time and there has never been any complaints of the account not being in local currency.

Very apt. It was nothing but a rookie mistake from the ECO, an oversight at best. I wonder why we try to make excuses for these guys. Who outlawed submitting a domicilary account? Validity is what’s should matter not whether it’s in naira or dollar

Milito:
This is a fatal error on the part of the ECO. Eventhough a complaint or PAP will definitely scale through, the process may be time-consuming and may make you miss the event looking at the July date you applied for the visa against. Therefore, I'd suggest you re-apply instead and highlight the currency issue in the fresh application. Most especially in the column provided for extra comments on the form itself. I don't think it’s all ECOs that read the attached letter of explanation.

How can I buy a bottle of beer to show how much you spoke my mind here. I can’t agree any more. A PAP or complaint would definitely scale through, it’s just that the event in July would surely be missed because it would take something in the region of 3 months or so for the review to come through with passport back and all of that. I’m currently in the process of something similar for my MIL and I know how long it’s been.

Maryjane62:
The 245k is my personal expense, I was wondering if it's too small of a monthly expense if my monthly salary is 1200000 reason I need my husband to state he covers household costs

Now does my husband need to state he covers the household costs and what supporting document does he need to add

I don't think it's too small based on your earnings but it's up to you to decide.
I think what's more important is the cost of your trip vs amount of savings you have.

Milito:
This is a fatal error on the part of the ECO. Eventhough a complaint or PAP will definitely scale through, the process may be time-consuming and may make you miss the event looking at the July date you applied for the visa against. Therefore, I'd suggest you re-apply instead and highlight the currency issue in the fresh application. Most especially in the column provided for extra comments on the form itself. I don't think its all ECOs that read the attached letter of explanation.

Thank you so much, i would actually just let the complaint/review materialize, lol the funny thing is i passed through heathrow last month, with a 10 hour + layover, if i had wanted to abscond... oh well, i currently have no faith in their visa system, you need to see how meticulous i was with my application lol, seeing the gaffe they have been making in recent times. I would just wait it out, in this perilous times of border control, i cannot be raking in unjustifiable refusals, that would probably lead to me being pulled aside in other port of entries, since they all share data.

America001:
How can I buy a bottle of beer to show how much you spoke my mind here. I can’t agree any more. A PAP or complaint would definitely scale through, it’s just that the event in July would surely be missed because it would take something in the region of 3 months or so for the review to come through with passport back and all of that. I’m currently in the process of something similar for my MIL and I know how long it’s been.

Ah!

Do you mean as i have made complaint, they won't return my passport? i have been curious because i have been wondering why i have not received mail from VFS to come collect my passport.

if thats the case, there is problem, i have exams in the US in July o! which kain wahala be this

readonenaire:
Ah!

Do you mean as i have made complaint, they won't return my passport? i have been curious because i have been wondering why i have not received mail from VFS to come collect my passport.

if thats the case, there is problem, i have exams in the US in July o! which kain wahala be this

You’ll pick your passport up and when they’re ready for you they’ll give you instructions on how to submit
the passport

Debbieeeeeee:
You’ll pick your passport up and when they’re ready for you they’ll give you instructions on how to submit
the passport

Ah Okay. Thank you

chetaraph:
omo...this life no balance.
I got refused yesterday on the basis that i didnt provide enough information on the training i was going for. I plan on reapplying and using priority but worried that I might not get my feedback on my application before june 27. I need the passport for another visa application.
Please house, do you think I should run priority application or just reschedule my training and reapply after 27th?

Do not reapply now.

readonenaire:
Thank you so much, i would actually just let the complaint/review materialize, lol the funny thing is i passed through heathrow last month, with a 10 hour + layover, if i had wanted to abscond... oh well, i currently have no faith in their visa system, you need to see how meticulous i was with my application lol, seeing the gaffe they have been making in recent times. I would just wait it out, in this perilous times of border control, i cannot be raking in unjustifiable refusals, that would probably lead to me being pulled aside in other port of entries, since they all share data.

It appears to me that your primary motivation was to obtain a UK visa, especially since you have recently secured visas for the US, Canada. Emphasis on the recently because these ECOs act one way.
If you haven’t used these other visas, and now you are applying for the UK visa in hopes that your recent visa history will overshadow your previous UK refusal— then I see what was on the ECOs mind.

We have to differentiate between “visa history” and “immigration history.” Without travelling on a visa, you’ll lack an immigration history, which is a key factor that ECOs consider in this 2025.
They look for evidence of travel and experience within 1st world countries first, essentially that you travelled, saw the level of good standard of living in these countries but still denied the urge and you return to your home country without overstaying your visa. When you do this, then you have shown a good imm history and can be very trusted.

Very importantly you only just returned from the US last month as a first-time traveler, visa was obtained very recently, the urgency of another trip to the UK for a conference seems suspicious to the ECO.
How many similar conferences have you attended overseas?
They may think— what kind of employee is securing all these travels within short time span and with a recent UK refusal already on your profile it flagged eyebrows with them when you reapplied.
Has this employee taken time to work since they just returned from a trip and now they are going again? Hmm? How come?
With the above reasons- the ECO made a hasty decision without thoroughly reviewing your documents. All his or her eyes were seeing— deny, deny then deny.

If attending the conference is essential, I suggest you reapply & point out to them this erroneous mistake. Make sure to complain on how unfair it is to pay such ‘expensive’ fees and not receive appropriate service.
Your documents were not looked at etc.. write your points very convincingly and confidently.
If not, it may be wise to wait out the complaint process which you have already started.
Whatever process you follow in the end you would be entitled to the visa based on this technicality.

Maryjane62:
Hello house, please I need clarification on somethings

I earn 1200000 but my monthly expense is about 245000 as my husband covers household costs

I am sponsoring my travel

Does my husband's consent letter need to state that he covers all household expense and what documents does he need to attach to show this or will this be too much unnecessary information?

I will appreciate a prompt response

Yes . It’s better to attach if u have anything to proof them

HapiNna:
I applied for a UK visit visa for my mum.
Last Wednesday, we got a notification from vfs that a decision has been recieved and passport is ready for collection.
Passport was collected today without any visa on it and no denial mail from UKVI.
Is it normal?
It's been more than 1 week since we got notification from vfs.
Any ideas on what to do.

Unfortunately it was denied. Check spam and junk folders please.
Send a paid email urgently and ask for the refusal letter/reasons.

I believe you didn't go through the guy refusal letter. None of what you stated was mentioned in the letter. He was simply refused because of a costly error by the ECO.
You may want to go through the guy refusal letter once again.

giselle237:
It appears to me that your primary motivation was to obtain a UK visa, especially since you have recently secured visas for the US, Canada. Emphasis on the recently because these ECOs act one way.
If you haven’t used these other visas, and now you are applying for the UK visa in hopes that your recent visa history will overshadow your previous UK refusal— then I see what was on the ECOs mind.

We have to differentiate between “visa history” and “immigration history.” Without travelling on a visa, you’ll lack an immigration history, which is a key factor that ECOs consider in this 2025.
They look for evidence of travel and experience within 1st world countries first, essentially that you travelled, saw the level of good standard of living in these countries but still denied the urge and you return to your home country without overstaying your visa. When you do this, then you have shown a good imm history and can be very trusted.

Very importantly you only just returned from the US last month as a first-time traveler, visa was obtained very recently, the urgency of another trip to the UK for a conference seems suspicious to the ECO.
How many similar conferences have you attended overseas?
They may think— what kind of employee is securing all these travels within short time span and with a recent UK refusal already on your profile it flagged eyebrows with them when you reapplied.
Has this employee taken time to work since they just returned from a trip and now they are going again? Hmm? How come?
With the above reasons- the ECO made a hasty decision without thoroughly reviewing your documents. All his or her eyes were seeing— deny, deny then deny.

If attending the conference is essential, I suggest you reapply & point out to them this erroneous mistake. Make sure to complain on how unfair it is to pay such ‘expensive’ fees and not receive appropriate service.
Your documents were not looked at etc.. write your points very convincingly and confidently.
If not, it may be wise to wait out the complaint process which you have already started.
Whatever process you follow in the end you would be entitled to the visa based on this technicality.

@cashmadam and gurus in the house . Please I will appreciate your input . Kindly assist

I am a nigerian fashion vendor. I sell african outfits and I have recently applied to be an exhibitor for a fashion event in London

I am a business owner with about three small businesses but my fashion business is one that has grown in the last 5 years and i’ve started paying myself salary of 1 million monthly with a monthly expense of 300k just to keep my account clean for this visa application

I’m concerned about the type of visa to apply for . If to apply for a tourist visa without including the exhibition or I should apply with the sole reason of travel being the exhibition show.

Please I will appreciate if you can guide me to a success application .

I’m a business owner and I don’t pay tax because my profit is less than 25m. My CAC is active also.
I intend providing my business statements and personal statements.

Which is safe for less scrutiny please

Also to mention I have received an invitation letter from the exhibitions organisers. I don’t know if home office frowns at exhibitions like this one because there’s a possibility of making sales etc

Please indulge me.

Thanks