sorry i responded late.....traveling things..
Best way to go about it is to contact them over the phone ... they tend to give u the best answer. a credit or debit card should be available because they will charge you about 1.34 pounds per mins. Good luck bruv.. Do not panic too much but please contact them asap; emails take forever and you do not get best response.

aodis:
Tunderule2016 pls wat can I do again as to the missed called incident, from the embassy?

niyi767:
Good day to guru's in the house i need your support please.I applied for uk in 2010 using a consultant and he did not give me my refusal letter though i have the filled form with me.Is there anyway i can retrieve this refusal letter back from the embassy.Please i will appreciate your response on this.

I would suggest that you make a new application using nothing but honest information.
Do not try to remember or copy anything from the old one.
Add a short not stating your previous refusal and that the application was submitted by an agent.

You may be refused but you will not be banned for fraud.
The answer you receive will give you information for the future.

tunderule2016:
sorry i responded late.....traveling things..
Best way to go about it is to contact them over the phone ... they tend to give u the best answer. a credit or debit card should be available because they will charge you about 1.34 pounds per mins. Good luck bruv.. Do not panic too much but please contact them asap; emails take forever and you do not get best response.

Thanks tunderule2016, I called them but niaja and the uk all they told me was dat they probably wanted to get some info, and they did by also contacting my sister over there in the uk, since den no decision, no call! BTW when I got across them in uk, I punch my debit card master card number, but I didn't get any alert since I had 5k on my card! Am so uneasy! Wat do u think!

You will get the alert later. Got mine like 2days after calling them.

All the best.

Hi Everyone, just if anyone can help. Currently in the uk and wife and child in Nigeria. I have worked for the last 3 months and want her to visit. Would my 3 months payslip be sufficient to support her as a sponsor?

manza88:
Hi Everyone, just if anyone can help. Currently in the uk and wife and child in Nigeria. I have worked for the last 3 months and want her to visit. Would my 3 months payslip be sufficient to support her as a sponsor?

In UK as what sir?
Does your wife has good ties in naija? Working, investment project et ce tera

aodis:


Thanks tunderule2016, I called them but niaja and the uk all they told me was dat they probably wanted to get some info, and they did by also contacting my sister over there in the uk, since den no decision, no call! BTW when I got across them in uk, I punch my debit card master card number, but I didn't get any alert since I had 5k on my card! Am so uneasy! Wat do u think!

Possibly a decision is already made. They would possibly based the decision purportedly made on responses from your sister and overruled your expected/required response. Ceteris Paribus, if you lack not much evidence from your end, it would come out positive. Be optimistic bro. All the best

Hello my people. Please i need an immigration expert o. E be like say my case get small k leg

Please I need more help and clarification,i just finish filling my UK visa online and got to where I need to show my submission centre and make payment but what I don't understand is will I pay $132 for visa fee and another $96 for using teleferformance service in Victoria and the one ikeja says $84. Please anyone who recently submitted his application should shield more light in that,i await your response.tanx

justwise:


Why were you refused in the past?

My first refusal was due to the fact that the ECO stated that I didnt have enough funding when I applied for Masters program in UK.
This was about 10 years ago.
My second refusal was that I didnt demonstrate how am related to a family member i wanted to visit in the UK.
This was about 6 years ago.
Please advice me if I need an immigration lawyer to assist me with this new application.

My company in Nigeria has just nominated me for this training in UK . My company is a subsidiary of a Parent company(a Group company) based in Europe(but outside UK). This parent company organizes foreign training for the local companies under it.

I am expecting an invitation letter from the company in UK for the official training. The invitation letter will state that the Parent company will pay the UK company the cost of training on behalf of my Nigerian company who will reimburse its parent company later.
My company in Nigeria is also writing an introduction letter stating that it will be responsible for all the cost of the training, accommodation , flight & feeding in uk. My Nigerian company will also provide bank statement to show its capability to fund my Uk training.
The Parent company will only write a letter confirming that it will pay the UK company the training cost on behalf of the Nigerian company.
I would have preferred that my Nigerian company directly pays the UK company the cost of training but the UK company is only accepting payment from the Parent company.
It was the Parent company in Europe that negotiated & arranged the training with the UK company.

My second concern now(apart from my initial question) is that this Parent company will only write a letter stating that it will pay the UK company on behalf of the Nigerian company.

Is the letter from the Parent company going to be any issue before the ECO? Is the letter sufficient?
Will the ECO not see the Parent company as a 3rd party?
Are there other documents being expected from the parent company?

Please help

sandysuzie:
Hello my people. Please i need an immigration expert o. E be like say my case get small k leg

No need for immigi experts, we get spanner and sledge hammer to straighten ur K-leg. Tell us ur probs

abbey1986:
Please I need more help and clarification,i just finish filling my UK visa online and got to where I need to show my submission centre and make payment but what I don't understand is will I pay $132 for visa fee and another $96 for using teleferformance service in Victoria and the one ikeja says $84. Please anyone who recently submitted his application should shield more light in that,i await your response.tanx

still waiting for answer to my question

abeylevels:


My first refusal was due to the fact that the ECO stated that I didnt have enough funding when I applied for Masters program in UK.
This was about 10 years ago.
My second refusal was that I didnt demonstrate how am related to a family member i wanted to visit in the UK.
This was about 6 years ago.
Please advice me if I need an immigration lawyer to assist me with this new application.

My company in Nigeria has just nominated me for this training in UK . My company is a subsidiary of a Parent company(a Group company) based in Europe(but outside UK). This parent company organizes foreign training for the local companies under it.

I am expecting an invitation letter from the company in UK for the official training. The invitation letter will state that the Parent company will pay the UK company the cost of training on behalf of my Nigerian company who will reimburse its parent company later.
My company in Nigeria is also writing an introduction letter stating that it will be responsible for all the cost of the training, accommodation , flight & feeding in uk. My Nigerian company will also provide bank statement to show its capability to fund my Uk training.
The Parent company will only write a letter confirming that it will pay the UK company the training cost on behalf of the Nigerian company.
I would have preferred that my Nigerian company directly pays the UK company the cost of training but the UK company is only accepting payment from the Parent company.
It was the Parent company in Europe that negotiated & arranged the training with the UK company.

My second concern now(apart from my initial question) is that this Parent company will only write a letter stating that it will pay the UK company on behalf of the Nigerian company.

Is the letter from the Parent company going to be any issue before the ECO? Is the letter sufficient?
Will the ECO not see the Parent company as a 3rd party?
Are there other documents being expected from the parent company?

Please help

Anybody can make the payment; the ECO is more concerned about the original receipt of payment and a confirm reservation for the training.

Your past refusals are not much of a problem, but you must clearly disclose and give concise reasons for all past refusals in your new application. It’s called an integrity test. Your new visa application will be treated/considered differently.

Documents you need from your company;

Registration Certificate
Tax clearance Certificate
Introduction letter from company
Statement of account or Letter of sponsorship, this depends on the type of organization you work with.

Document you need to prove your ties to your home country.

Employment letter
Introduction Letter from company
Hotel reservation
Training receipt and seat reservation
Six months statement of account print out (Salary Account)
Six months payslip showing monthly tax deduction or Personal Income Tax card.
And any other documents to prove your ties to Nigeria, e.g. property documents, shares document, inheritance, Marriage certificate and Children Birth Certificate.

wecgreatnaija:


yes thks, I HV tried to reply u before now. I contacted two hospitals in UK but yet to hear from them. this PDF is helpful, I think the cost bill from them is key.

I HV been invited for assessment...

tunderule2016:
You welcome... you should hear from the hospitals soon ... but it is also good if u know or have a family or friend here to help you contact them , it will be easier and faster. Yes that is the key.. you are absolutely right. Good luck

oh yes...
I HV been invited for assessment and consultations with a
doctor at £300. pls what is d nex thing? I have someone there, how does the person appear in the hospital instead of d patient. am I going to apply for visa based on the consultation before the actual treatment or what?

nairacountry:


Possibly a decision is already made. They would possibly based the decision purportedly made on responses from your sister and overruled your expected/required response. Ceteris Paribus, if you lack not much evidence from your end, it would come out positive. Be optimistic bro. All the best

Just got this mail, don't know if it's positive or negative! No VAC, no REF!

Dear **********

A decision has been made on your UK visa application. Your application will be despatched within 48 hrs. If anyone contacts you advising that your application is still under consideration or that they can influence the outcome of your application in any way, please disregard as they cannot. You should not expect to receive any further notification from this office.

Yours sincerely,

Lagos Visa Section

It means your documents will be dispatched within 48 hrs, but normally the next day, your documents will be ready for pick up. So expect to hear from them before midday tomorrow.
Come back and share the goods news!

aodis:


Just got this mail, don't know if it's positive or negative! No VAC, no REF!

Dear **********

A decision has been made on your UK visa application. Your application will be despatched within 48 hrs. If anyone contacts you advising that your application is still under consideration or that they can influence the outcome of your application in any way, please disregard as they cannot. You should not expect to receive any further notification from this office.

Yours sincerely,

Lagos Visa Section

diamondsare4eva:
It means your documents will be dispatched within 48 hrs, but normally the next day, your documents will be ready for pick up. So expect to hear from them before midday tomorrow.
Come back and share the goods news!

Thanks, But is this kind of mail normally sent? They contacted my sister after seeing their missed call!

Well it is well!

FrontPageLawyer:


Anybody can make the payment; the ECO is more concerned about the original receipt of payment and a confirm reservation for the training.

Your past refusals are not much of a problem, but you must clearly disclose and give concise reasons for all past refusals in your new application. It’s called an integrity test. Your new visa application will be treated/considered differently.

Documents you need from your company;

Registration Certificate
Tax clearance Certificate
Introduction letter from company
Statement of account or Letter of sponsorship, this depends on the type of organization you work with.

Document you need to prove your ties to your home country.

Employment letter
Introduction Letter from company
Hotel reservation
Training receipt and seat reservation
Six months statement of account print out (Salary Account)
Six months payslip showing monthly tax deduction or Personal Income Tax card.
And any other documents to prove your ties to Nigeria, e.g. property documents, shares document, inheritance, Marriage certificate and Children Birth Certificate.

Thanks a lot @FrontPageLawyer & @Justwise
I want to confirm if it is very important for my company to pay for the training cost in advance before applying for the visa?
Since we have to be sure that the visa is out before making payment. The training organizer in UK already sent an invitation letter while we have not yet paid. Will UK embassy still expect payment before visa is granted?

You mentioned hotel reservation in documents required for Business visa. I saw in UK website that they don't need hotel & flight bookings.
See attached extract from their website stating that they don't need these. Can you give clarification?

I am also confused as regards the correct website through which I will apply online for the Business visa.
From the Uk website, they now classify business visit as standard visitor. They mentioned that standard visitors can use http://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/uk-visit-visa while other visitors can use http://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk.
Please do you know of anyone who has recently applyed for Business visa this year 2016 and what website they used?

@FrontPageLawyer & @Justwise ,is there a way you can send me your email add? I need further assistance on checking some documents.
mine is contact4online@yahoo.com

Thanks

abeylevels:


Thanks a lot @FrontPageLawyer & @Justwise
I want to confirm if it is very important for my company to pay for the training cost in advance before applying for the visa?
Since we have to be sure that the visa is out before making payment. The training organizer in UK already sent an invitation letter while we have not yet paid. Will UK embassy still expect payment before visa is granted?

You mentioned hotel reservation in documents required for Business visa. I saw in UK website that they don't need hotel & flight bookings.
See attached extract from their website stating that they don't need these. Can you give clarification?

I am also confused as regards the correct website through which I will apply online for the Business visa.
From the Uk website, they now classify business visit as standard visitor. They mentioned that standard visitors can use http://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/uk-visit-visa while other visitors can use http://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk.
Please do you know of anyone who has recently applyed for Business visa this year 2016 and what website they used?

@FrontPageLawyer & @Justwise ,is there a way you can send me your email add? I need further assistance on checking some documents.
mine is contact4online@yahoo.com

Thanks

To confirm your reservation for the training, advance payment is required and of course you need to submit a confirm hotel booking except you have other accommodation you're staying in the UK. Flight reservation is not a requirement.

Use www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk. It's a very simple procedure.

This is a normal procedure for them. A friend was called and after a day, decision was made on his application. If your sister answered their call, she should be able to tell them your reason of coming and if it corresponds with what you submitted that won't be an issue.

aodis:


Thanks, But is this kind of mail normally sent? They contacted my sister after seeing their missed call!

Well it is well!

I am glad to hear you have found one hospital. Get all the necessary documents and most importantly show u have ties in Nigeria, such as bank statement, employment letter, shares or assets, properties, if married show marriage certificate. Also, follow the link i sent to u ..


Apply for a standard visa.... (6 months) if your treatment will be more than 6 months , you can apply for extensions.
some important points

Private Medical Treatment
You must provide a letter from your doctor or consultant in the UK, which includes:
 details of the condition requiring treatment or consultation
 estimated costs and likely duration of treatment
 details of where treatment or consultation will take place
 if you are applying for an 11 month visa and are from a country listed in
Appendix T part 1 of the Immigration Rules you must provide a valid medical
certificate issued by a medical practitioner listed in Part 2 of Appendix T


Please also look through this link... it will be of help for your standard visa....
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-v-visitor-rules

In my personal opinion i will say you should pay the 300 pounds before u apply. You do not need anyone anymore.. i only suggested you use a family to contact them because you said they have not responded to you.

If you decide to pay , then make sure u include payment confirmation. Good luck

wecgreatnaija:

oh yes...
I HV been invited for assessment and consultations with a
doctor at £300. pls what is d nex thing? I have someone there, how does the person appear in the hospital instead of d patient. am I going to apply for visa based on the consultation before the actual treatment or what?

My 10 year ban has expired and i will like to apply for a uk visa. Please can anyone help with how to go about it? Thanks guys

ancestorial:
I want to attend a 3 day conference in UK fully sponsored by my state government. Its going to be an all expense paid trip. My question is , am i going to present only my working place account statement (STATE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL) or will i add my personal bank statement considering the fact that am going to be sponsored. THESES ARE THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS I HAVE.

Employment letter
Offer of employment
Confirmation of appointment
Marriage Certificate
promotion letter
letter of sponsorship
letter of introduction
Statement of Account (Government)
birth certificate of Child
marriage photographs
tenancy agreement
hotel booking confirmation printout
letter of invitation by the organizer of the conference.

please if there is any other documents to add, kindly let me know

@ancestral, how was your visa application? Did you add any extra documents?

Hello Good people of Great Nation,

Even though I have submitted my application already, and paid, but still have a chance to cancel. I want to clarify a question.

There was a question:

HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY OTHER PENALTY IN RELATION TO A CRIMINAL OFFENCE; FOR EXAMPLE A CAUTION, REPRIMAND, WARNING, OR SIMILAR
PENALTIES IN THE UK OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY?

Once I was in the UK 4years ago, I forgot to flash my oyster card at a previous location and the train people asked why, and billed me 20pounds, which I paid on the spot, is this a criminal offence? or am I good to go?

2. I previously held a 2year visa which expired in 2015. I just compared the 5year vs 10years visa fees, and the difference is like 5 years - £600
10 years - £752. 152pounds difference. I think it's wiser to get a 10year visa instead of 5years, will I be eligible for the 10years, because normally, I got previous 6 months, then 2years? and also will my 4years passport be able to take even a 10year visa?

[quote author=abeylevels post=46553516]

@ancestral, how was your visa application? Did you add any extra documents?

It suppossed 2b an all expense paid trip by the govt, unfortunately they couldn't approve d funds then. We cancelled d trip

aodis:


Thanks, But is this kind of mail normally sent? They contacted my sister after seeing their missed call!

Well it is well!

Whether positive or negative, a decision has been made. Go and retrieve your stamped pssprt .
I'm been optimistic here and I expect you do no less.
Congrats in advance

dtraveler:
Hello Good people of Great Nation,

Even though I have submitted my application already, and paid, but still have a chance to cancel. I want to clarify a question.

There was a question:

HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY OTHER PENALTY IN RELATION TO A CRIMINAL OFFENCE; FOR EXAMPLE A CAUTION, REPRIMAND, WARNING, OR SIMILAR
PENALTIES IN THE UK OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY?

Once I was in the UK 4years ago, I forgot to flash my oyster card at a previous location and the train people asked why, and billed me 20pounds, which I paid on the spot, is this a criminal offence? or am I good to go?

Does it mean you pass/jump (joinbodysomebody) the barrier at the entrance station whereas you have a valid oyester card and YOU were singled out at the exit station that you didn't flash-in at the previous (entrance) station?
Please elaborate so we can understand better

nairacountry:

Does it mean you pass/jump (joinbodysomebody) the barrier at the entrance station whereas you have a valid oyester card and YOU were singled out at the exit station that you didn't flash-in at the previous (entrance) station?
Please elaborate so we can understand better

Thank you for taking time out to respond. Really appreciate it.

Sincerely, I cannot remember it clearly myself. The scenario that played out is either of the following:

a. I didn't flash it at the previous entrance
b. The card didn't cover a particular zone.
c. I didn't join body, I even probably flashed it but got a red sign, but still i joined the train, all I remember was that they'll either send the bill to where I stayed or I could pay there the fine, which I did instantly, it wasn't my oyster card, it belonged to my aunt's family.

Does this constitute in anyway as a crime ( I have already filled, paid for a 5years visa, but if this is something to worry about, then best to cancel and input this detail)

2. I previously held a 2year visa which expired in 2015. I just compared the 5year vs 10years visa fees, and the difference is like 5 years - £600
10 years - £752. 152pounds difference. I think it's wiser to get a 10year visa instead of 5years, will I be eligible for the 10years, because normally, I got previous 6 months, then 2years? and also will my 4years passport be able to take even a 10year visa?

dtraveler:

Thank you for taking time out to respond. Really appreciate it.
Sincerely, I cannot remember it clearly myself. The scenario that played out is either of the following:
a. I didn't flash it at the previous entrance
b. The card didn't cover a particular zone.
c. I didn't join body, I even probably flashed it but got a red sign, but still i joined the train, all I remember was that they'll either send the bill to where I stayed or I could pay there the fine, which I did instantly, [/b]it wasn't my oyster card, it belonged to my aunt's family.[b]
Does this constitute in anyway as a crime ( I have already filled, paid for a 5years visa, but if this is something to worry about, then best to cancel and input this detail)
2. I previously held a 2year visa which expired in 2015. I just compared the 5year vs 10years visa fees, and the difference is like 5 years - £600
10 years - £752. 152pounds difference. I think it's wiser to get a 10year visa instead of 5years, will I be eligible for the 10years, because normally, I got previous 6 months, then 2years? and also will my 4years passport be able to take even a 10year visa?

'a' is out of it
You wouldn't ordinarily board a train without going through the barrier at the entrance station likewise won't be able to exit from the exit station without u passing through the barrier without a valid travel card, in your case an oyster. If with a wrong or expired or blah blah oyster card, the barrier won't allow you access.
Possibly you alighted at an extra zone where your travel card wasnt primed for.......which is understandable (wasn't aware I hv passed my terminus kind of excuse) though you shld have joined another return train without coming out of the station

Having said this, you were culpable, reason you were fined. If you "boarding a train without a pass is criminal...." violated the laws, you would have been handed to the police in the station and your finger prints taken and prosecuted accordingly (fined penalized or jailed as D case may be) but the station officer was lenient on you (coz ignorance is not an excuse), s/he charged you £20 and pronto you paid.
My opinion
No record of what happened on YOU
The offence committed was not treated as criminal offence
So I suggest you keep appointment with fate and please be sure you follow the rules always.
Expect the best

Caveat : opinion stated above are purely mine and based on information available.

nairacountry:

'a' is out of it
You wouldn't ordinarily board a train without going through the barrier at the entrance station likewise won't be able to exit from the exit station without u passing through the barrier without a valid travel card, in your case an oyster. If with a wrong or expired or blah blah oyster card, the barrier won't allow you access.
Possibly you alighted at an extra zone where your travel card wasnt primed for.......which is understandable (wasn't aware I hv passed my terminus kind of excuse) though you shld have joined another return train without coming out of the station
Having said this, you were culpable, reason you were fined. If you "boarding a train without a pass is criminal...." violated the laws, you would have been handed to the police in the station and your finger prints taken and prosecuted accordingly (fined penalized or jailed as D case may be) but the station officer was lenient on you (coz ignorance is not an excuse), s/he charged you £20 and pronto you paid.
My opinion
No record of what happened on YOU
The offence committed was not treated as criminal offence
So I suggest you keep appointment with fate and please be sure you follow the rules always.
Expect the best
Caveat : opinion stated above are purely mine and based on information available.

Thank you.

Any comments regarding the second feedback. Paying $1000 is a lot of money for 5years, better to considering paying xtra $300 for 10years.. but let me know your opinion.