Congrats. May God protect and watch over him. He is going to be fine.

Portsmouth86:
Hi everyone

So I have some news to share,

as I recently advised that my Son was due to be born on 23rd December, well he decided to come early, and was born on 1st September at 5.10am, weighing just 1lb 4oz, he is in NICU and in the best hospital in the UK, doing very well.

I am still in shock and was in hospital for 3 nights, I had a natural labor,with no pain relief, no complications and i have named our son Jamal Abolore, since my MIL traveled to Mecca, Saudi Arabia on the day I went into labor so the name is perfect for him

May God bless us on this long and rocky road, until my son can come home Amen x

Who gets interviewed for a spouse visa? Both applicant and sponsor? Or only sponsor?

abubarakat:
Who gets interviewed for a spouse visa? Both applicant and sponsor? Or only sponsor?

It could be both, applicant alone or sponsor alone. But best for applicant and sponsor to get their facts and fiction right..................
NB: Dig through thread to read samples of questions usually asked................ MINI EXPO

Lightme:
Congrats Portsmouth, God bless and keep your little one

As I promised to come back here to share the good news.
Yessssss! The Lord has done it again. My hubby just received an email that UKVI has withdrawn the refusal decision. What a relief this is.
Thank you Lexusg for the courage you gave me to do the appeal myself. Justwise thanks so much.

For the benefit of those who has appeal or hearing, make sure you cover every ground, add loads of evidence of contacts between you, especially if refusal is about genuine subsisting relationship, I referenced caselaws of Elham Goudey, Bk turkey in our grounds of appeal, though someone said I m not allowed to use legal terms, but I used them anyway. I also included copy of IDI that Eco should have followed which he failed to assess.

Hope this helps

@euka91 has ur wife submitted her passport to TLS?
Another waiting game.....

Congratulations! Really happy for you

Happy weekend my good friends in this forum ...

pls I need ur help once more ...

I'm waiting to get a date for my appeal hearing..
It was stated in the last letter I got from the tribunal that I have a waiting period of 15 weeks which runs out on the 4th of august 2016... up until now I've not heard nothing from them ...

can someone please help me with their actual contact details for me to call or mail them to inquire about my hearing date?.

secondly can I make a fresh application by myself while coming waiting for my appeal without using my very very expensive lawyer ..... cuz she wants to charge me over 1000GBP for this ....
thx

wallg123:
Happy weekend my good friends in this forum ...

pls I need ur help once more ...

I'm waiting to get a date for my appeal hearing..
It was stated in the last letter I got from the tribunal that I have a waiting period of 15 weeks which runs out on the 4th of august 2016... up until now I've not heard nothing from them ...

can someone please help me with their actual contact details for me to call or mail them to inquire about my hearing date?.

secondly can I make a fresh application by myself while coming waiting for my appeal without using my very very expensive lawyer ..... cuz she wants to charge me over 1000GBP for this ....
thx

About you appeal, direct your question to lightme(or read post's by lightme).
Regarding the waiting time, unfortunately it's a waiting game.

@wallg123 you can get an update on status of your appeal by email to
customer.service@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk

Quote your appeal number

I have taken time to read your refusal.its a bit complex however 320 11 is discretionary, you can still win the appeal with argument that there were no aggravating circumstances in your case. Also state article 8, family life and that they should consider the best interests of your British child. Read my earlier Post, there is IDI on genuine subsisting relationship see if you meet any of those factors,I did this little research for you if you can find useful, those solicitors will charge you thousands and will end up messing up in court. It seems UKVI has upheld there decision as your review deadline has passed. Goodluck and believe God to see you through. Cheers

Thanks a lot @lightme...I appreciate ...

Every case is treated differently as I have learnt from this forum and hopefully... I'll come out smiling.... Thx guys

OK. Thanks

Lexusgs430:


It could be both, applicant alone or sponsor alone. But best for applicant and sponsor to get their facts and fiction right..................
NB: Dig through thread to read samples of questions usually asked................ MINI EXPO

Hi Guys

My husbands settlement visa was submitted 20th April tommrrow makes it 102 working days.

Has anyone on here had to wait this long without hearing anything? is this a good or bad sign?

Caribbeanwify28:
Hi Guys

My husbands settlement visa was submitted 20th April tommrrow makes it 102 working days.

Has anyone on here had to wait this long without hearing anything? is this a good or bad sign?

Was his application straight forward?

It was kind of straight forward. I'll just have to wait and see

Lexusgs430:


Was his application straight forward?

Caribbeanwify28:
It was kind of straight forward. I'll just have to wait and see

Sure, it's a waiting game........

abubarakat:
Congrats. May God protect and watch over him. He is going to be fine.

Batba1:
Congrats Mrs Bakare

newbie715:

Congratulations Karen, I am so happy for you. Don't you worry, he'd be home soon. Cheers

Thank you every one, Jamal is being completely weaned onto my breast milk, now on 1.5ml every hour and his ventilation has been reduced, he does a lot on his own, yesterdayhe pulled his tubes out, he's one strong and feisty little boy getting the nurses at it, and he was wriggling about until I put my hands on his backand talked to him he then went off to sleep, proud mummy

abubarakat:
Congrats. May God protect and watch over him. He is going to be fine.

Batba1:
Congrats Mrs Bakare

newbie715:

Congratulations Karen, I am so happy for you. Don't you worry, he'd be home soon. Cheers

Thank you every one, Jamal is being completely weaned onto my breast milk, now on 1.5ml every hour and his ventilation has been reduced, he does a lot on his own, yesterday he pulled his tubes out, he's one strong and feisty little boy getting the nurses at it, and he was wriggling about until I put my hands on his back and talked to him he then went off to sleep, proud mummy

Lexusgs430:



Was/is your application straight forward or did you appeal a decision or complicated?

Yes my visa was straightforward, I got overturned before court time. Everything was alright!

I have resubmitted my passport to vac in Morocco three months ago to print a visa on it. All what I fear now that the passport be delayed for a long time, because it's validity will expire after seven months.
So, what can I do that time.
Please reply..
Thank you in advance.

Hello Everyone,

At last, we have finally put together all the supporting documents we need.

Hello everyone.
This forum as been very informative for me after reading from the very page 1 to 198. All thanks to the gurus such as justwise, portsmouth86, lexusgs430 and a lot of others (pls don't be offended if your id is not mentioned). It took 6 days of careful eading and jotting of relevant info as if I was sitting for an examination. This really made it very easy for me to gather all documents required to file for my wife's settlement visa. However, I have an issue which to me, on a good day, is not meant to be an issue. The gist is:

I'm divorced, and got married in lagos - court, traditional and church marriages respectively. the issue I am having is that, on our court marriage certificate, my status was put down as Bachelor prior to the court wedding instead of divorcee. I own up to this mistake as I may have indicated Bachelor on the form when I completed it. A friend of a friend's wife settlement visa was denied because of this mistake, and he was informed by HO that his passport will be taken from him as they view his previous marriage as sham. Now, I have informed my wife to correct this mistake with the registry where we wedded. The person that wedded us has requested that my wife should see her. They also asked my in-law (who is helping us with the correction) if the embassy has seen the current marriage certificate, which they were told no. I do know that HO keep record of documents submitted. My wife had previously applied for visit visa three twice with the certificate and was refused visit visa base on other reasons, and not because of my status on the marriage certificate. I have advised my wife to be truthful by telling the registry that the embassy have seen the marriage certificate before. Now, they are making the whole thing to seem complicated as they are saying that if the embassy has seen this certificate, that there is not point of issuing another, instead they will write a letter addressing the mistake. I just want to ask will writing this letter be appropriate? We don't know what the content of the letter will be.In my opinion, it's meant to be correction of details where we apply for the correction of details, and they follow the process of issuing another marriage certificate with a letter advising the reason if need be. What do you think?

I read about some people asking what is been asked if you are to be interviewd. I came across this blog which I believe with help someone.
http://ukvisauk..co.uk/

Hi Guys,

How is everyone doing,please how do I reschedule my TLS appointment. Please I need urgent response.

Thanks.

jude2rome:
Hello everyone.
This forum as been very informative for me after reading from the very page 1 to 198. All thanks to the gurus such as justwise, portsmouth86, lexusgs430 and a lot of others (pls don't be offended if your id is not mentioned). It took 6 days of careful eading and jotting of relevant info as if I was sitting for an examination. This really made it very easy for me to gather all documents required to file for my wife's settlement visa. However, I have an issue which to me, on a good day, is not meant to be an issue. The gist is:

I'm divorced, and got married in lagos - court, traditional and church marriages respectively. the issue I am having is that, on our court marriage certificate, my status was put down as Bachelor prior to the court wedding instead of divorcee. I own up to this mistake as I may have indicated Bachelor on the form when I completed it. A friend of a friend's wife settlement visa was denied because of this mistake, and he was informed by HO that his passport will be taken from him as they view his previous marriage as sham. Now, I have informed my wife to correct this mistake with the registry where we wedded. The person that wedded us has requested that my wife should see her. They also asked my in-law (who is helping us with the correction) if the embassy has seen the current marriage certificate, which they were told no. I do know that HO keep record of documents submitted. My wife had previously applied for visit visa three twice with the certificate and was refused visit visa base on other reasons, and not because of my status on the marriage certificate. I have advised my wife to be truthful by telling the registry that the embassy have seen the marriage certificate before. Now, they are making the whole thing to seem complicated as they are saying that if the embassy has seen this certificate, that there is not point of issuing another, instead they will write a letter addressing the mistake. I just want to ask will writing this letter be appropriate? We don't know what the content of the letter will be.In my opinion, it's meant to be correction of details where we apply for the correction of details, and they follow the process of issuing another marriage certificate with a letter advising the reason if need be. What do you think?

I read about some people asking what is been asked if you are to be interviewd. I came across this blog which I believe with help someone.
http://ukvisauk..co.uk/

If any documentations have been submitted previously and you wish to update or alter any information on the already submitted document(s), due diligence is required.
If a letter not supporting the change is not submitted, it could be deemed a fraudulent application, unnecessarily prolonging the application process.
Is your divorce finalized?

jude2rome:
Hello everyone.
This forum as been very informative for me after reading from the very page 1 to 198. All thanks to the gurus such as justwise, portsmouth86, lexusgs430 and a lot of others (pls don't be offended if your id is not mentioned). It took 6 days of careful eading and jotting of relevant info as if I was sitting for an examination. This really made it very easy for me to gather all documents required to file for my wife's settlement visa. However, I have an issue which to me, on a good day, is not meant to be an issue. The gist is:
I'm divorced, and got married in lagos - court, traditional and church marriages respectively. the issue I am having is that, on our court marriage certificate, my status was put down as Bachelor prior to the court wedding instead of divorcee. I own up to this mistake as I may have indicated Bachelor on the form when I completed it. A friend of a friend's wife settlement visa was denied because of this mistake, and he was informed by HO that his passport will be taken from him as they view his previous marriage as sham. Now, I have informed my wife to correct this mistake with the registry where we wedded. The person that wedded us has requested that my wife should see her. They also asked my in-law (who is helping us with the correction) if the embassy has seen the current marriage certificate, which they were told no. I do know that HO keep record of documents submitted. My wife had previously applied for visit visa three twice with the certificate and was refused visit visa base on other reasons, and not because of my status on the marriage certificate. I have advised my wife to be truthful by telling the registry that the embassy have seen the marriage certificate before. Now, they are making the whole thing to seem complicated as they are saying that if the embassy has seen this certificate, that there is not point of issuing another, instead they will write a letter addressing the mistake. I just want to ask will writing this letter be appropriate? We don't know what the content of the letter will be.In my opinion, it's meant to be correction of details where we apply for the correction of details, and they follow the process of issuing another marriage certificate with a letter advising the reason if need be. What do you think?
I read about some people asking what is been asked if you are to be interviewd. I came across this blog which I believe with help someone.
http://ukvisauk..co.uk/

What you just stated is not an issue once your divorce has been finalised. It's actually funny that you think this is an issue. The person that claimed to be refused based on this must have had other reasons for refusal. Please find out more from the person. Do not change anything on that document if it has ever been submitted before. Why did they not point that out when the certificate was used for previous applications? Relax abeg. You should be shaking if you got married before your divorce was finalised.

@Lexusgs430, Good morning. Thanks a lot for responding to my inquery. Yes my divorce was finalised 2years ago and divorce nisi absolute was issued. The documentations (court marriage certificate with the mistake) submitted was for visit visa and it was not a success. We have not put in her settlement visa application. My concern is if the HO will have a record of the court marriage certificate with the mistake when she applied for the visit visa.
As we submitted the divorce nisi absolute to the court, will it not be appropriate for the court to re-issue a marriage certificate with a cover letter if need be? or just a cover letter with the marriage certificate we currently hold? We want to make a straight forward application as the money is high to loose. hence my worry.

jude2rome:
Hello everyone.
This forum as been very informative for me after reading from the very page 1 to 198. All thanks to the gurus such as justwise, portsmouth86, lexusgs430 and a lot of others (pls don't be offended if your id is not mentioned). It took 6 days of careful eading and jotting of relevant info as if I was sitting for an examination. This really made it very easy for me to gather all documents required to file for my wife's settlement visa. However, I have an issue which to me, on a good day, is not meant to be an issue. The gist is:

I'm divorced, and got married in lagos - court, traditional and church marriages respectively. the issue I am having is that, on our court marriage certificate, my status was put down as Bachelor prior to the court wedding instead of divorcee. I own up to this mistake as I may have indicated Bachelor on the form when I completed it. A friend of a friend's wife settlement visa was denied because of this mistake, and he was informed by HO that his passport will be taken from him as they view his previous marriage as sham. Now, I have informed my wife to correct this mistake with the registry where we wedded. The person that wedded us has requested that my wife should see her. They also asked my in-law (who is helping us with the correction) if the embassy has seen the current marriage certificate, which they were told no. I do know that HO keep record of documents submitted. My wife had previously applied for visit visa three twice with the certificate and was refused visit visa base on other reasons, and not because of my status on the marriage certificate. I have advised my wife to be truthful by telling the registry that the embassy have seen the marriage certificate before. Now, they are making the whole thing to seem complicated as they are saying that if the embassy has seen this certificate, that there is not point of issuing another, instead they will write a letter addressing the mistake. I just want to ask will writing this letter be appropriate? We don't know what the content of the letter will be.In my opinion, it's meant to be correction of details where we apply for the correction of details, and they follow the process of issuing another marriage certificate with a letter advising the reason if need be. What do you think?

I read about some people asking what is been asked if you are to be interviewd. I came across this blog which I believe with help someone.
http://ukvisauk..co.uk/

Yes its appropriate and a sensible thing to do. Don't try and make any change to the marriage certificate

Good morning @ Adanewbie1290. Thanks for responding and for the encouragement. I actuallu got an atom of relief from your comment. However, I read the refusal letter from HO quoting a section of a rule. no bi sey they tell me.

What is going to be the content of this letter? Are you trying to tell the ECO that you forgot your own marital status? AM not comfortable with the letter but hey, it's your choice. Sometimes it's good not to complicate issues for yourself. Once an ECO begins to have doubts about a particular application, they begin to scrutinize every single thing, even the unnecessary ones. I don't know if people write "divorcee" in their marraige certificate in Nigeria. But then again, what do I know. I may be wrong. All the best.

justwise:


Yes its appropriate and a sensible thing to do. Don't try and make any change to the marriage certificate

What is going to be the content of this letter? Are you trying to tell the ECO that you forgot your own marital status? AM not comfortable with the letter but hey, it's your choice. Sometimes it's good not to complicate issues for yourself. Once an ECO begins to have doubts about a particular application, they begin to scrutinize every single thing, even the unnecessary ones. I don't know if people write "divorcee" in their marriage certificate in Nigeria. But then again, what do I know. I may be wrong. All the best.

justwise:


Yes its appropriate and a sensible thing to do. Don't try and make any change to the marriage certificate

Ah....Are you serious When was this? Did this happen recently?

jude2rome:
Good morning @ Adanewbie1290. Thanks for responding and for the encouragement. I actuallu got an atom of relief from your comment. However, I read the refusal letter from HO quoting a section of a rule. no bi sey they tell me.

Also, what was the circumstance of their application. I have heard of someone was interviewed, they called the name of the husband's ex wife and she said she does not know the person. That was how they were refused. Do you know if that was their case. Was either of them interviewed?

jude2rome:
Good morning @ Adanewbie1290. Thanks for responding and for the encouragement. I actuallu got an atom of relief from your comment. However, I read the refusal letter from HO quoting a section of a rule. no bi sey they tell me.

Good morning @ justwise. Thanks a lot for your advise.

@Adanewbie1290, it actually happened late last year in November. Although he recently won the appeal, but according to him, when the appeal was going on, the HO lawyer stressed that he lied to the court despite taking an oat by not declaring that he was married. However, when he made his wife's application, he submitted the divorce nisi absolute, which his lawyer was able to convince the judge that if he was hiding that he was married, he wouldn't have submitted the divorce nisi absolute. They acknowledged during the appeal that it was a mistake on his part. This is how he summarized his situation. His previous wife was not contacted.

My greetings to All,

I am new here and got to this forum thanks to google. What great job all are doing in helping others. it's really awesome. I hope to get help here too. My problem is I live in a shared flat (2bedroom flat) with a student, and we registered his name with the council to avoid paying the council tax. I m in the process of applying for my husband's visa (spouse visa), I want to ask, do the ECO check if I pay council tax that is if I do not submit any letter from council as proof of address? I have other proof of address that I can use. my coucil tax is approx.£162pcm which is high for me to pay even when I get the 25% discount. I need your candid advise.