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thanks for ur response..

i included the self-addressed envelope for the original docs to be returned..

i just forgot to photocopy my UK Naric statements oo...

Also.. the UK Naric is a statement not certificate.. i got 2 (Academic qualification level & English language proficiency) for each of my uni and masters degree..

is that cool pls?

justwise:
Did you include self addressed envelop with your application sent to Sheffield? They usually return your documents with that envelop.

Hi fridpalor,

I remember you had ur biometrics on the 15th of May, 2019.. i had mine on the 20th of May, 2019.,, i guess you will be my destiny tracker for this settlement visa..

I sent my docs to Sheffield on the 30th of May, 2019 and it got signed and received at Sheffied via Royal Mail on the 31st of May, 2019.

The only mail i have gotten after sending in docs was on the 6th of June, 2019 which stated something like this:


Thank you for your online application which has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This email is to acknowledge receipt of your Settlement application, if you or your UK sponsor have not already submitted your supporting documentation please ensure you follow the process listed below: UKVI is unable to consider your application without these documents.

Applicants from TLS locations may still send their supporting documents to the following address until further notice (they should include a suitably sized self-addressed envelope with appropriate postage for return of the documents):

Sheffield Visa Section
PO Box 3468
Sheffield
S3 8WA
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Have you gotten this mail?

Have you gotten any acknowledgement on ur docs sent to Sheffield?

What date did u send ur docs to Sheffield?

Thanks for anticipated responses.

@ALL... please u can add ur comments oooo..

thanks ..

profemebee:
I got an email about being registered on their TLS website and told to even change password via a link, which isnt even working...

I hear everyone sends via Royal Mail Special Delivery.. the docs will definitely be more than 2kg.. i doubt anyone's docs here will be less than 2kg tbh.. Are you saying Royal Mail doesn't send packages above 2kg?

For the common wealth question, i think i will go for the cover letter route..

Thanks for the support.

hi Justwise..

Looks like i forgot to photocopy my UK NARIC statements for ENGLISH LANGUAGE EVIDENCE... sighhhhh..

They're original docs..

I'm sad cos they don't come cheap, and i heard one advantage UK NARIC has over IELTS is that it doesn't expire in 2years like IELTS.. so its better to provide that for the visa extension in 2.5years time.. is that true?

I pray they return it with original docs Or i can re-order another statement for a cheaper cost with same application nos..

What do y'all think tho?

justwise:
Yes I think the tracking function is gone

Sadly when you send documents to Sheffield sometimes you will not get an acknowledgement for weeks, so don't worry yourself about that just make sure you sent it to the right address and use special delivery.

I suggest you write the GWF number on the envelope and write the full details on the first page of the package..e.g. GWF number and name of the applicant

Put the passports in a separate envelope and mark it then add it to the bigger package.

taking no chances yeah.. thats the only way..

thanks..

Kenttoday:
During our application, I wrote our GWF number on everything...as in, everything. I just didn't want to take chances. Even the box we used to post had the GWF..

I didn't add her payslip and bank statement for her May salary in the supporting docs cos it is after we submitted online application..

she gets paid on the 20th of every month..

abeg i dont want any baton dropped.. hehe

Lexusgs430:
Failing that very important 28 day rule, would be a very costly mistake......

All other documents could be 100%, but at the final relay lap, the baton would be dropped.........

thanks bro..

mehn this process is funny and annoying.. lol

justwise:
Yes I think the tracking function is gone

Sadly when you send documents to Sheffield sometimes you will not get an acknowledgement for weeks, so don't worry yourself about that just make sure you sent it to the right address and use special delivery.

I suggest you write the GWF number on the envelope and write the full details on the first page of the package..e.g. GWF number and name of the applicant

Put the passports in a separate envelope and mark it then add it to the bigger package.

lol .. my financial docs were earliest dated 18th April 2019 while my online submission was 13th of May 2019 (25days)

I didn't add her payslip and bank statement for her May salary in the supporting docs cos it is after we submitted online application..

i guess its fine yh..

from this forum, i learnt financial docs shouldn't be more than 28days before u submit the online application.

Lexusgs430:
Writing all numbers on application and passport, would not harm your application........

In this your panicked state, ensure you are paying attention to all relevant informations, not forgetting the '28 day rule'............

normal....

pls help with the questions "Also, do i need to write my GWF number on the front page of the online application letter? do i need to write my full names and sign behind the passport pictures? am i attaching it to the front page of the online form where there is a space for passport picture or i just add the passport pictures in the royal mail envelope?"

thanks.

Lexusgs430:
Are you using priority or normal?.....

Hello boss..

It seems there is no more tracking of decision making in the TLS contact website...

An account was opened for me on the day of biometrics, but I still can't sign in nor activate online by choosing a password.

Should I be worried? How will I track updates when I send docs to Sheffield and my time starts counting?

I also didn't get any emails from UKVI.. just emails from TLS on the day of biometrics that they've sent my visa application to the decision making centre for processing

Also, do i need to write my GWF number on the front page of the online application letter? do i need to write my full names and sign behind the passport pictures? am i attaching it to the front page of the online form where there is a space for passport picture or i just add the passport pictures in the royal mail envelope?

I'm sorry for all my questions but the fact is that this process is tedious..

Thanks for anticipated response.

justwise:
It will definitely not harm your chances of getting the visa

Thanks for the update... no it isn't late.. submitting thursday max..

I assume you're the sponsor in this case? the British citizen yeah.. so its same scenario with u having dual citizenship..

ahhhhh @verifying stamped passport pages were genuine.. nawa..

I will go for cover pages and plastic sleeves separating each section inside the royal mail boxed special delivery..

Kenttoday:
I hope this isn't coning late.

For my wedding, I used my Nigerian passport to enter and exit Nigeria, so I printed out boarding pass and copied my Nigeria stamped passport pages and had the post office verify that it was genuine..

Our documents were large so I arranged them in the right order with cover pages and plastic sleeve separating each sections. Didnt bind or staple any thing

Though the documents was more than 2 kg, I still sent through royal mail boxed special delivery

Thanks boss..

If flight tickets and e-boarding pass will be ok ..I won't mind that tho

justwise:
Sure nothing wrong with that

Yes we included flight ticket and e-boarding pass for the London Nigeria return trip..

Also, please can I use binders and transparent sleeves for the supporting docs?

I hear that ECOs don't like such..what can I use if true?

Lexusgs430:
Do you have flight tickets/boarding passes.....

Sir Lex.. Oga Justwise and my able wise ones

Please i have a question.. want to send my docs to Sheffield on thursday, the 30th of May, 2019...

However, i need to confirm something..

My wife (sponsor) used her Nigerian passport to fly down here in oct2018 for our wedding so her green passport has the entry/exit stamp.

Her British passport has other entry/exit stamps of trips we've been to..

Is it okay to show the entry/exit stamp on her Nigerian passport as part of supporting docs to show she came to naija for the wedding?

NOTE: The online form already asked if she has dual nationality, and i replied Yes to that..

Thanks for anticipated response

Lexusgs430:
Old passports not required.

Print form when you have fully completed all process

Refusal letter not required, just honestly answer questions in appropriate section

Your passport would be collected during biometric interview..... Also have the biometric copy of sponsors passport.

hi.. please how did you send ur supporting docs to sheffield tho?

Any need for binders? folders?

or i just put them together with a clip?

Thanks for anticipated response...

fridpalor:
Congrats on the Biometrics, and best wishes

No the link provided in the email did not work for me either.

They registered the profile for you? Hmmm... I didn't get any profile registered... was this on their TLS website?

You can send documents to your partner in UK via DHL or any other means. However it is advised that your partner sends all the supporting documents to UKVI sheffield via Royal Mail Special Delivery (however if the docs weigh over 2kg, it then gets sent via ParcelForce. Unfortunately ParcelForce does not deliver to P.O.Box addresses (as they require a signature), so this can add further delays). Alternatively using DHL may be preferred, but may be more expensive.

I don't think not identifying South Africa as a commonwealth nation is a critical mistake. Did you state that you had visited there under "HAVE YOU EVER TRAVELLED OUTSIDE YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, EXCLUDING THE UK, IN THE LAST 10 YEARS?" section. If yes, I think that should be sufficient; however to have full peace of mind, you may wish to send a letter or add it in additional info in Appendix 2 4VAF clarifying the oversight.

Others can please advise too.

hi.. please how did you send ur docs to sheffield tho?

Any need for binders? folders?

or i just put them together with a clip?

Thanks for anticipated response...

profemebee:
I got an email about being registered on their TLS website and told to even change password via a link, which isnt even working...

I hear everyone sends via Royal Mail Special Delivery.. the docs will definitely be more than 2kg.. i doubt anyone's docs here will be less than 2kg tbh.. Are you saying Royal Mail doesn't send packages above 2kg?

For the common wealth question, i think i will go for the cover letter route..

Thanks for the support.

I got an email about being registered on their TLS website and told to even change password via a link, which isnt even working...

I hear everyone sends via Royal Mail Special Delivery.. the docs will definitely be more than 2kg.. i doubt anyone's docs here will be less than 2kg tbh.. Are you saying Royal Mail doesn't send packages above 2kg?

For the common wealth question, i think i will go for the cover letter route..

Thanks for the support.

fridpalor:
Congrats on the Biometrics, and best wishes

No the link provided in the email did not work for me either.

They registered the profile for you? Hmmm... I didn't get any profile registered... was this on their TLS website?

You can send documents to your partner in UK via DHL or any other means. However it is advised that your partner sends all the supporting documents to UKVI sheffield via Royal Mail Special Delivery (however if the docs weigh over 2kg, it then gets sent via ParcelForce. Unfortunately ParcelForce does not deliver to P.O.Box addresses (as they require a signature), so this can add further delays). Alternatively using DHL may be preferred, but may be more expensive.

I don't think not identifying South Africa as a commonwealth nation is a critical mistake. Did you state that you had visited there under "HAVE YOU EVER TRAVELLED OUTSIDE YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, EXCLUDING THE UK, IN THE LAST 10 YEARS?" section. If yes, I think that should be sufficient; however to have full peace of mind, you may wish to send a letter or add it in additional info in Appendix 2 4VAF clarifying the oversight.

Others can please advise too.

Biometrics done today and all.. thanks for the support...

Please did the link provided to u via email to change password in TLSwebsite work for u? it isnt working for me..

They registered the profile for me...

U used DHL to send to ur partner yh?

I also think i made a mistake in online application as a question asked if i av ever been given visa to the UK or a commonnwealth nation in the past 10years.. i put NO.. not knowing South Africa is a common wealth nation and i have been there.. found out yesterday as i was at the biometrics..

Should i write a cover letter stating my error OR add it to additional info in appendix 3 4VAF?

Thanks for anticipated response..

fridpalor:
Thanks; yes indeed, one has to remain positive

Yes that is the address specified, and No I was not interviewed.

Have you booked your biometrics appointment?

wow .. wow... wow.. that will certainly hurt.. .missing out on priority service due to such late response... and not because you have been denied visit visa/don't have the money..

Lets just stay positive though..

Also, please what Sheffield address were you told to send the docs to?

UK Visas and Immigration, International PO Box 3468 Sheffield United Kingdom S3 8WA ?

Were you interviewed?

fridpalor:
Hi...

The Biometrics was done yesterday, without being able to make the priority payment.

All that was required was the valid Nigerian passport. All other documents would be sent directly to Sheffield with the supporting documents.

However, I just received a response to my TLS enquiry about the Priority Service shown below:

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for your email.
Please note that this process is only for customers who applied through Visa4uk, and who wish to purchase Super Priority, Priority or Priority Settlement visas. It is not available for any other of our other optional Value Added Services. We only accept payment in Euro or in GBP. The bank details to pay are as follows:

Account name: Teleperformance Ltd
UK VI PAYMENT AC
Bank name: HSBC UK Bank PLC
BIC: HBUKGB4B
IBAN: GB75HBUK40127674632507
Sort code = 401276
Acc no = 74632507

Please not that it will take up to three working days to verify your bank transfer, and we therefore advise that your appointment is booked after this timeframe. We invite you to check our
Terms and conditions of sale for further information.
Best Regards,
TLScontact Team


I do not know why this information was not made readily available ab initio, or placed on their website. Why would one need to email them and wait endlessly to get this information... this is quite baffling. Unfortunately, it seems I have missed out on the priority service.

Well, I do hope someone else might find this experience and information useful, and be able to use the priority service accordingly.

Hello.....

How did ur Biometrics go yesterday? Priority payment?

Did u take any passport pics with u Or it wasn't needed for anything?

fridpalor:
Thanks.

I clicked on REGISTER AT COMMERCIAL PARTNER, and it took me to the TLSContact website... however as you've stated there is no option of registering or logging in. That section also remains black for me.

Thanks, I'll enquire about paying the priority at the biometric appointment.

thanks oo.. i need am...

please whats TSL/TLS checklist that you submitted in ur supporting docs ooo?

Did u register on TLS website separately?

Also, ur 7months with 6th month within 28days of submitting application, do u mean Oct 2018 - April 2019 with April 2019 the 6th month to be within the 28days ?? .. please explain cos i also thought of having 7months..

Thanks for anticipated response.

degaster:
Thanks.
Waiting for yours now

Greattttttttt!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!

degaster:
It is a YESSS!!!
I want to thank everyone on this thread it's been a long journey. I have studied and digested this thread.
Finally here is my timeline;
Visa type : Husband Settlement non-priority
Country Applying from :Ghana

13th Feb 2019 : Submitted Online Application
28th Feb 2019: Biometrics done
12th March 2019:Sponsors Documents received at UKVI,Sheffield
19th March 2019: Email to say Application has been received and assigned to an ECO
24th April 2019: Sponsors documents returned
13th May 2019: Phone call from TSL to say passport is ready for collection
14th May 2019: Passport and visa collected.

89days from date of application
74days from date of biometrics done.

Hi..

I also didn't see the priority service.

Also, please what did you do with REGISTER AT COMMERCIAL PARTNER section of the online application that happens just before one prints?

I cant find a way to register on TLSContact when i click on the REGISTER AT COMMERCIAL PARTNER tab... so the section remains black not green.

How did you do this please?

Goodluck with tomorrow if you go ahead..

I doubt you can pay for priority after biometrics..

fridpalor:
Please can anyone advise on how to make "priority service payment" for Family Settlement/ UK spouse visa?

My biometric appointment is tomorrow, and I am still unable to make priority service payment. I have sent an email to the address stated on the website but I haven't received a response. I went to the TLS office in VI and was guided to call the UKVI number (00442034811736... at the exorbitant rate of £1.37/min), however I was told that it is the TLS office in VI that should organise the priority service.

(1) Please has anyone been able to pay for the priority service recently? How was it done?
(2) Also, would I still be able to pay for the service after the biometric, and attach the receipt in my supporting documents? Or should I cancel my tomorrow appointment until I am able to resolve this issue?

Please any comments and advice are highly welcome.

Many thanks!


The TLSContact website says

Purchase Added Value Services (if the payment method is only available online for the service you wish to use, please email to priorityservices-region1@tlscontact.com) specifying your GWF reference number, name and surname, and the location where you are submitting your visa application for further guidance on the alternative payment mode. Please note that we can only accept payment in GBP or EUR, and that this alternative payment process for online Added Value Services will take 3 working days for the payment to clear.

Thanks for the response..

I have applied online and paid all the necessary fees with my Biometrics fixed for the 20 May, 2019.

Please what are the necessary docs for the biometrics? i'm seeing "Printed application, Appointment confirmation, Supporting documents and Application fees.."

What supporting docs? i thought i was sending it to my wife in London who will then send to Sheffied..

Lexusgs430:
Old passports not required.

Print form when you have fully completed all process

Refusal letter not required, just honestly answer questions in appropriate section

Your passport would be collected during biometric interview..... Also have the biometric copy of sponsors passport.

Hello Everyone,

Please quick questions..i intend to submit the online application next week Friday, the 10th of May 2019.

1. Will my current (and old) passports be collected from me on the day of Biometrics or i will send all to my wife (sponsor) who will then send to Sheffield?

2. At what point am i to print out the online form? Can i print the online form just before i click "Confirm Application" to submit? As i will need the copies at Biometrics and the docs to be sent to Sheffield.


3. Please can i add my UK visa refusal letter as part of documents to send to Sheffield or is the explanation done in the online application where it is asked enough? Or i explain some more in the additional notes provided at the back of the VAF 2A document?


4. Do I need to add my wife's (sponsor) old British passports too? Or just the current British passport?.. I believe it is my wife's scanned passport data page i'm submitting..


5. Please find attached for a page in the online application form.. Is this for me to fill my wife's details? It is a bit confusing..

My wife's original Tenancy Agreement (with both her signature and that of her landlords') is with the landlord, while a copy which has only the landlord's signature is with her (my wife). We tried to get the hard copy from the landlord so we could add it to the supporting documents with both tenant's and landlord's signature in it, but the landlord is stating he can't release the original hard copy, and can only scan and send to us.

Will scanned copies be allowed for tenancy agreement with both signatures? or we should manage with the hard copy she has that has just the landlord's signature?

Hello fam, is it that there are no spousal visa applications?

The thread has been so quiet..

We need more good news to ginger others..

This spousal visa complex oo.. so opposite sex from same mother matters

Anyways her daughter is 2years old in October.. I guess age is another factor ..

Mama and son of that age can't stay in same room?

So no PIR ... confirmed yeah

Thanks for the support

Lexusgs430:
Present sharing sex is perfect............ Assuming her daughter was a son...... Wàhálà dey..........

Thanks for the quick response..

Hehe @under G... make living room dey unstained

The landlords letter didn't state the Nos f rooms.. it also didn't state her sister and daughter living in the same apartment.. should I get the landlord to modify and State the details? And then no need for PIR??

At least they will believe the landlord

Pls any one with a different view??

Lexusgs430:
Her sister and daughter, can use the same room, leaving you guys one room for your under G activities.......

PIR not required....... I have said this, but my Oga's at the TOP, might say something else..........

Lol please dash me oo...

Abeg my wife lives in a 2 bedroom with a living room (that makes it 3 rooms) with her sister and daughter..

I know the rules say a max of 5 people can stay in a 3bedroom, with the living room taken as a room.

Please does she have to arrange a Property Inspection Report as she and her sister live there? My wife has the tenancy agreement and landlords letter ready bt we just want confirm if Property Inspection Report will be necessary as she isn't living alone??

Also how can she get one done? That's if it's needed...

Thanks for anticipated response as I have to beat May15 (28day rule for her payslip)

Lexusgs430:
If I was the ECO officer, I would dash you the spousal visa yesterday............

Lexusgs430:
If I was the ECO officer, I would dash you the spousal visa yesterday............

Lexusgs430:
If I was the ECO officer, I would dash you the spousal visa yesterday............

I guess i understand lol..

Passport picture is part of the biometric interview, and will be snapped on the day..

Birth certificate is not compulsory, however, International Passport datapage is compulsory..

Lexusgs430:
PP is part of your biometric interview, your PP would be snapped on the day.....

BC not compulsory, PP on the other hand is compulsory........

PP - Passport photograph
PP - Passport
BC - Birth Certificate.......

Place appropriately ........

lol.. my ogas .. i'm loyal oo..

abeg where can i get the required passport picture needef for the spousal visa? can i have it done on the day of the biometrics? some embassies allow that..

Also, is birth certificate compulsory for my wife (sponsor) and i?

Lexusgs430:
If my Professor Veacon don talk, who ayam to contest.......

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No 1, Isaac John Street
G.R.A. Ikeja – Lagos.
Tel: +234 (0) 807 219 1112, +234 (0) 80 2226 4059, +234 (0) 90 9215 6079
E-Mail: iomlagosmedicalbooking@iom.int

I did mine 3 weeks ago..

Msmerciee:
Hello house,
I will like to know the recent address and phone number of the TB test Centre in lagos.
A friend tried contacting them a few days ago and was told they don’t longer conduct the test there.
Has anyone had their TB test done in lagos recently
Please help
Thanks.