₦airaland Forum

lavida001:
Na oju aye go finish this country.

lavida001:
This narrative that there are jobs everywhere is a big fat lie. What jobs are you talking about when people you have 100 people competing for 1 role.

Raalsalghul:
Ogbomosho type.

profemebee:
hi hi

I have a question regarding a fresh Nigerian passport application for my toddler. .

I paid since April 2025 and booked an appointment for next month, and now I can still see the Application status as "Waiting for approval" as seen in attachments below.

Am I missing a step in the process?



Is there something else I'm supposed to do before the biometric appointment date?

I appreciate any response/help .. thanks

profemebee:
hi hi

I have a question regarding a fresh Nigerian passport application for my toddler. .

I paid since April 2025 and booked an appointment for next month, and now I can still see the Application status as "Waiting for approval" as seen in attachments below.

Am I missing a step in the process?




Is there something else I'm supposed to do before the biometric appointment date?

I appreciate any response/help .. thanks

Lexusgs430:
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Nope. Hold on to the vehicle till the grace period is over.....

After the grace period is over, send a message to the dealer to make arrangements to collect their vehicle. DON'T BE TEMPTED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE!!! 🙄😂

Keeping the vehicle after a full refund could lead to legal issues, such as claims of trespass to goods or conversion........ (Unless the seller sends you an email or letter, telling you to keep vehicle) (but why would they)...... 🙄😂🤔

NB : One of the only benefits of credit card ownership..... 😂💳

Lincoln4u:
I submitted sole custody/responsibilty

advanceDNA:
The entry clearance officer was just desperate to refuse the visa...I mean, when did they start using sole responsibility to downplay sole custody judgement ...and further claimed no court can give such judgement ...

justwise:
As harsh as the refusal might sound but ECO was really digging in for the child’s welfare , the refusal is well detailed and the more you read it the more you understand more.

domin8:
Update on this matter: The bank has responded with the seller's rebuttal and is giving me an opportunity to respond or they will revert the charge back.
Can you imagine that this seller has forged my signature on 2 documents (Pre-Delivery Inspection document and Customer Certificate), claiming that I knew that the car had a steering fault and some other faults before test driving and purchasing it? Is this not a criminal offence?
This steering fault we are talking about is one that locked the steering o! How could I have possibly test-driven a car with a locked steering let alone buy it?? I also have the Autotrader advert, which I requested from Autotrader that the seller mentioned the car was faultless. I am packaging my response to the bank, and any advice will be welcome. Thank you!

Jamesclooney:
SOS please!!!

Someone close to me has been arrested / detained and I am confused. Please assist in my DM for practical steps to take. This UK is a new terrain.

Background

It’s a marital issue. Husband and wife have been having problems for about two years now. The man is the main skilled worker visa holder, while the wife is on a dependent visa. He moved out of their apartment a few months ago, but the wife is still living in the apartment he rented.

Recently, he was invited by the police for questioning. He reached out to a popular influencer-lawyer and paid his fee, the lawyer who reassured him (also advised him to use police provided solicitor and don’t say too much, just answer the questions you’re asked to answer). He went in for the interview, but after several hours, he was detained. He has made the call he’s entitled to but No information has been provided about the allegations, and everyone is completely in the dark.

Questions for experienced folks:
1. How long can the police legally hold him? I read 24hrs before arrest.
2. He is innocent of domestic violence or any criminal offence — how does this usually play out?

I’m really panicking. Please, if you have experience or advice, send me a DM due to the sensitivity of the matter. I’m also worried that enemies might be watching here. Thank you as you help us save an innocent soul.

Lexusgs430:
Did the husband ever lodge any official complaints to the police, prior to his arrest?

advanceDNA:
I read it.....and I still.maintain the eco was desperate for a refusal because a sole custody document was already enough for the mother to fly without the father consent....this is the standard.....

So bringing up sole responsibility grammar to nullify sole custody judgement of a court that already assessed the welfare of the child is dubious

Jamesclooney:
No sir, none, that I’m aware of.

giselle237:
Maybe the grandparents have to die on official papers or the father has to die for this visa to be granted .
There was no reason why this visa had to be denied as you provided everything possible but looks like you must still do more unfortunately. You are the child’s mom and have primary responsibility. I don’t know why they want you to be comfortable with your child been brought up by parents. Maybe if the grandparents die then they’ll budge or they both become medically, physically, mentally unfit to care for her…then this could be provided as additional infomation to sway your case.
I’m on a work visa , I sincerely don’t know what they want again my court order says I have responsibility which is the truth
My mum was suppose to travel yesterday she couldn’t I have to carry the burden of moving her flight to future date

In the meantime, try to secure a document from the courts saying you have sole responsibility even though they claim it can not be granted by courts— still get it from them.
Are you on a student visa because it looks like the visa officer is trying to force you to leave the UK to go meet with your child rather than for them to come here? They claim you knew there was a possibility your child would not be able to join you.

justwise:
Why did you not get letter of consent from the father of the child to support the visa application?

Lincoln4u:
I’ve seen cases where child visa was refused just because fathers letter was obtained after they submitted sole responsibility

Lincoln4u:
I’ve seen cases where child visa was refused just because fathers letter was obtained after they submitted sole responsibility

advanceDNA:
That's what I was trying to tell jústwise..the ECo has deceptively created a catch 22 out of that visa application......claimed sole custody is not enough, and asked for consent letter, which is also grounds for refusal when sole custody is in place..

giselle237:
Maybe the grandparents have to die on official papers or the father has to die for this visa to be granted .
There was no reason why this visa had to be denied as you provided everything possible but looks like you must still do more unfortunately. You are the child’s mom and have primary responsibility. I don’t know why they want you to be comfortable with your child been brought up by parents. Maybe if the grandparents die then they’ll budge or they both become medically, physically, mentally unfit to care for her…then this could be provided as additional infomation to sway your case.

In the meantime, try to secure a document from the courts saying you have sole responsibility even though they claim it can not be granted by courts— still get it from them.
Are you on a student visa because it looks like the visa officer is trying to force you to leave the UK to go meet with your child rather than for them to come here? They claim you knew there was a possibility your child would not be able to join you.

Goke7:
Nothing, just show up for the appointment, they do give priority for those with children as they have their own entrance to the building different from the others. Just show up on time and you’ll be done asap.

SeyiAyorinde:
I thought it doesn't take long again.

advanceDNA:
That's what I was trying to tell jústwise..the ECo has deceptively created a catch 22 out of that visa application......claimed sole custody is not enough, and asked for consent letter, which is also grounds for refusal when sole custody is in place..

Fred2020:
Even if she has sole custody, I don’t believe it’s appropriate to relocate a child far away from the father without demonstrating that he was at least informed or notified. Sole responsibility for financial support and upbringing doesn’t automatically justify excluding the father from such a significant decision. A move that greatly affects the father’s ability to maintain a relationship with the child shouldn’t happen unilaterally.

If I were the ECO, I would probably also take the same decision.

profemebee:
thanks for quick response

Does this mean I don't need to show up quite early like 6am considering i'm with a toddler?

Since they have their own entrance..

That queue can be very long

justwise:
Sole custody or sole parental responsibility? They are not the same but related. That is the point the ECO was making in that letter.

You have three options: appeal the decision, reapply or ask for reconsideration.

You need to provide more evidence as to why the father is not involved in this. If you are still in contact with the father then get a written consent from him.

Lincoln4u:
You don’t know the level of the father involvement in her life, the child in question is 9 years old, she is able to know her right and left. I can boldly tell you she doesn’t recognize her father, that's because he doesn’t care and he has never bn involve in her life
I left Nigeria 2years ago he never went to her to visit her Knowles fully well I’m not around, so how is my move affect a relationship that wasn’t there

Lexusgs430:
That £3750 EV grant by the government, how i wish we could buy a 2nd hand EV vehicle with it.......

That Audi E tron GT, dey my eyes...... Would it also be deemed claiming public funds...... 😁😂

Fred2020:
He may be a bad father, but he is still a father—even if only in name. Sadly, that’s not something you can undo or rewrite at this stage.

If you are taking a major decision that could affect his ability to meaningfully interact with his child now or in the future, he needs to be carried along or at least informed.

The ECO is right here.
Ok thank you

Fred2020:
Even if she has sole custody, I don’t believe it’s appropriate to relocate a child far away from the father without demonstrating that he was at least informed or notified. Sole responsibility for financial support and upbringing doesn’t automatically justify excluding the father from such a significant decision. A move that greatly affects the father’s ability to maintain a relationship with the child shouldn’t happen unilaterally.

If I were the ECO, I would probably also take the same decision.