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girlfio: @target007

I am so sorry, I can't believe this has happened, I was so sure after I saw your comprehensive list of submitted documents that you had this one in the bag. I just don't understand why it took them so long to come to these ridiculous conclusions. I know you must be upset but now its just time to get all your documents together so that you get this appeal submitted as soon as possible.

1. The guidelines for this visa clearly state that there is a requirement that you have met face to face. It does not give measurement of how long after you've met that you are permitted to get married. This can not be used to determine the validity of your relationship. When you respond to this point make sure you refer them to the phone records you submit and other communications before you met. Your relationship developed over that period and note that before you met you had made a commitment to each other.

2. Note here that before you got married your divorce was finalised and documents have been submitted as proof. The process of divorce took over 1 year and therefore the suggestion that I got married too soon after separating from my first wife is not valid. Again draw their attention to the phone records and other communications stating that documents have been submitted that prove the legitimacy of your relationship over a period of time.

3. Johnwray has given you some great advise around getting the call card documents. In this section I would also re-submit any other communications you sent with the initial application. In your statement draw their attention to all these documents that support the status of your relationship.

I'll be praying for you guys, let me know if there is anything else you need help with

justwise: Sorry to read this, i know the feeling but take your time to go through the refusal letter again.

Don't dismiss reason no 1 they gave, because visa is involved here, meeting somebody and getting married within 7days will definitely raise an eyebrow, even without the issue of visa, people will be surprised that you people did not take time to know each other before rushing to marriage.

JohnWray has done justice to reason no 3

johnwray: Sorry to hear the bad news

Points 1 and 2 are just rubbish
For point 3, I guess you use call cards so you itemized telephone bill only shows the dial access number (behind the card) and the recipient's number. You will need to provide a sample of the call card showing the access number... This will validate the telephone bill as evidence of communication.

adetorosey: Hi Guys,
Just wanted to update y'all on my wife's appeal process. After waiting for DHL for dis, they eventually delivered d passport on Wednesday and the Visa was processed that same day. It got dispatched to Lekki VAC thursday today and shld be in Lagos Monday.
I will like to point out that my persistent email to visasheffield has kinda been helpful. They were replying almost instantly and I was carried along in the whole process.
Does anybody in the house know the phone nos for Lekki VAC so that we can contact them on monday 'cos I heard they are not that effective in their service.
Once again, thanks to you guys...........Your efforts have been appreciated.

Regards

Happy citizen

target007:

@Justwise: can you please respond to the below questions?

1. What implication(s) or consequence(s) do you think this rule change will have to the life of settled immigrant in UK?

2. Don't you think it may now be even difficult for families or spouses of settled immigrant to travel even on Visitors Visa to the UK as they may just come to the conclusion that family that intend to visit may never return?

3. Does it now means that spouses of settled immigrants may need not worry to apply directly for Settlement visa, which takes ages to get and can even be years if appealing but can now opt to apply for just visitor visa and can take from there?

If question (3) is true, i think this will be a big relieve indeed.

justwise: I really don't see much in the changes, allowing family on visiting visa to make spouse visa application in the UK is not much of a change. The spouses still can not work while on visiting visa and i doubt if he or her will be allowed to extend the visiting visa if it expires while waiting for the outcome of the application.

The only good thing is that the family will have each others support while on the long frustrating waiting time

D police were initially reluctant to follow me and d DPO said "if na Church my hand no dey" and only reluctancly gave me an officer when i said i would petition d IG. The police man came with me to where d car was and immediately d Church guys asked d culprit to go into church to hide, the police said "oga we no tell u?" and when he could not find d culprit, he left back to his station; that is where d violence started, it was a 7.00am service and d clothes I wore to Church that day almost 9 years ago i keep till today as a souvenir. I was beaten thoroughly by about 12 people, my clothes torn and i was dragged on d floor for having d audacity to bring law enforcement to Church, I was screaming and shouting so badly that d pastors on d pulpit inside had to send someone to find out what was going on.

justwise: I am making changes to the rules for dependants in the Points Based System and other work routes, following the High Court judgment in R (on the application of Zhang) v Secretary of State for the Home Department. The changes will allow dependants to apply from within the UK, providing they are not here illegally, as visitors, or on temporary admission or temporary release. They will still need to satisfy all other existing requirements.

Another interesting part of the quote from the minister as well ^^^

I am making changes to the rules for dependants in the Points Based System and other work routes, following the High Court judgment in R (on the application of Zhang) v Secretary of State for the Home Department. The changes will allow dependants to apply from within the UK, providing they are not here illegally, as visitors, or on temporary admission or temporary release. They will still need to satisfy all other existing requirements.

bubblygirl78: Goodmorning to all the beautiful pple in this house. How are u all doing? Its been a long time I got notification from this forum and I've also been trying to keep busy to keep my mind off this stress. And thank God hubby was with me in dubai in june and. Lagos in august.
Anyway, the appeal is still running but we are planning to put in a new application next week. The application mode has changed I hear. Settlement visa ie.
Pls does anybody have any tips that might be useful as I go this second time?
Thank u so much in advance.

When you get to Visa4UK you will need to register and create an account.

When you have completed your online application form, you will need to print and sign your completed form. If you do not have access to a printer when you apply, you can log in and print the form later.

If you are applying as a student under Tier 4 of the points-based system, you must use the online appointment calendar to book an appointment at the visa application centre. You can book, change or cancel your booking online. If you are applying under any other category, you do not need to book an appointment.

When you have completed your online application, you will receive an email message containing your application number (also known as a 'GWF reference'). Please make a note of this number. Your appointment must be no more than 90 days after the date you completed and submitted your online visa application form.

Before you sign your application form, you must ensure that the information on the form is correct and your supporting documents are genuine and unaltered. If you do not have a document you should explain why you do not have it. You must not provide a false document.

Consulate rate of exchange:GBP1.00 = NGN260.00
Family of settled people (settlement)Visa application fee[b]NGN221,260.00 (£851.00)[/b] (Spouse or civil partner)

SPONSOR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (As a Ltd company Director)
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1. Covering Letter, signed Invitation Letter
2. Signed SU07, proof of willingness from sponsor
3. Passport copy (Current & Previous), attested by Solicitor
4. ILR Settlement biometric copy, attested by Solicitor

PERSONAL ACCOUNT STATEMENTS
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1. Salary slips & P60 covering the same period as the latest

Company Tax Return CT600
2. Dividend Vouchers, period covered by the latest Company Tax

Return CT600
3. PAYE Summary
4. Dividend’s Summary, attested by Accountant
5. Personal bank statements covering the same 12 - month period

as the latest Company Tax Return CT600
6. SA302, Tax Returns from

COMPANY TAX RERURNS
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1. Letter from Accountant
2. Latest annual business accounts from Accountant
3. Invoice Summary, attested by Accountant
4. CT603 notice to file tax return from HMRC
5. CT600 - HMRC latest company tax returns
6. CT620 acknowledgement receipt from HMRC
7. Business bank statements covering the same 12 month period as

Company Tax Return CT600
8. Company VAT registration Certificate from HMRC
9. UTR Confirmation Letter from HMRC
10. Online VAT returns, attested by Accountant

COMPANY DOCUMENTS
-----------------------------------
1. Company Incorporation & current director appointment document

from
Companies House, UK
2. Current Director’s Appointment from Companies House (stamp &

signed by Accountant)
3. VAT & PAYE Registration Document
4. Contract Letter
5. Invoices
6. Online registration proof of accountant firm with “The

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales”, stamp &

signed by Accountant

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS & TB SCREENING
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1. City & Guilds International Speaking and Listening IESOL

Diploma at A1 level
2. TB Screening Test Report

SUPPORTING ACCOMMODATION DOCUMENTS
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1. Tenancy Agreement
2. Property Inspection Report
3. Council Tax
4. No Objection Letter from Landlord
5. No Objection Letter from other tenant

MARRIAGE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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1. Wedding Certificate
2. Wedding Card
3. Wedding Photos & Photos in the UK

SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS
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1. Latest Salary Slips (April -2012 to May-2013)
2. Latest dividends (April-2013 to May 2013)
3. Latest Personal Bank Statements (April-2013 to May 2013)
4. Latest Business Bank Statements (April-2013 to May 2013)
5. PAYE Summary
6. Dividend’s Summary, attested by Accountant
7. P45
8. Previous employer payslips (April-2012 to May-2012)
9. Previous employment letter
10. Previous year - P60 (March-2011 to April-2012)
11. Passport Copy (my spouse), attested by solicitor in India.
13. Phone Calls History from Lycamobile UK Ltd
14. Emails & Skype Calls History
15. Degree Course Completion Certificate
16. Degree was taught in English, Letter from JNTU University

Applicant
• Print of VAF4A Online Form
• VAF4A – Appendix 2 Financial Requirements Form
• Passport Original
• Birth Certificate Original
• Marriage Certificate Original
• Wedding Photographs
• Letter from College
• ESOL A1 English Certificate
• TB Test Report
• Bank Statement
• Screenshots from Yahoo
Sponsor
• Letter of Sponsorship
• Sponsorship Undertaking Form SU07/12
• Copy of British Passport and travels record.
• Contract Letter from Employer A
• Letter of Employment from Employer A
• P60 Form from Employer A for the year 2012-13
• HMRC PAYE coding notice for 2013-14 for Employer A
• Financial Summary
• Last 12 Months Wages slips from Employer A (July-12 to June-13)
• Contract letter from Employer B
• Letter of Employment from Employer B
• P60 Form from Employer B for the year 2012-13
• HMRC PAYE coding notice for 2013-14 for Employer B
• Employer B Wages slips from 07/12/12 to 21/06/13
• Current Account Last 12 Months Bank Statements
• A Letter of Accommodation
• Certified HM Land Registry
• Council Tax Statement
• Utility Bills
• Photographs of living space
• Last 12 MonthsSaving Accounts Bank Statements
• Certified HM Land Registry of the shared property I own
• Council Tax Statement of the shared property I own
• Utility Bill of the shared property I own
• Mortgage Statement of the shared property I own
• Screenshots of Viber Phone Call and WhatsApp Chat Logs and Skype logs
• Receipts of Money transfers

leeon2011: I received from visaSheffield

As your application and appeal was not processed in Sheffield, I am unable to give you any information regarding the outcome of your appeal.  You should however be notified of the result of the appeal shortly after the deadline date you received when it was originally submitted


But my deadline finnish on 8th of August still not hear anyfink form them

leeon2011: I did on 14th August and 27th August still no reply I try everyfink
my lwayer so lazy they dont say anyfink
They only say if anyfink cam we let u know

PHIPEX: Good for Eto but what is the logic in selling Drogba to buy Eto?

jenni1108: Hello all, I just received this from the Sheffield office, is this positive in your opinion?

Dear Ms xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thank you for your email.

Your appeal is yet to be reviewed by an ECM. It is however in line to be reviewed and will be completed before the deadline date.

Kind regards,

Sheffield Visa Section

damyoyepitan: Hi girlflo ,pls wat info do I neEd to send to my husband so he can do the online appeal and fill it on my behalf.pls I need a sample of reconsideration letter as well

My advise:

You will find it easier writing it as a statement as follows:

Heading (centered, BOLD and underlined): Appeal statement of the Appellant

Sub heading (BOLD): Between Mr/Mrs ABC (Appellant) & SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Respondent)

Then your argument as follows:

This is in response to my visa application refusal on [date]

1. you stated that [blah blah]. However, [your defense]. Please find enclosed [x, y and z] in support of my claim.
2. tackle the next refusal point
3. and so on

hope this helps guys

shalon: Hello guys,I want to share my experience .i was refused renewal based on the following refusal note given to me
You wish to visit for 10days and I am aware that you were previously granted a visit visa.With that application you stated that you intend to spend 7 days and provided hotel reservation but end up spending 1 month.You provided no evidence or any details as to why you stayed longer or how you maintained your self during the extended visit. Furthermore checks by our office revealed that you made hotel reservation using false credit card details(which was a pure lie cos I used my Gtb bank card to reserve it and I subsequently cancelled the reservation cos I could nt travel at the stated period.

In view of the above,I am not satisfied that you are genuinely seeking entry as a visitor.I therefore refused your application .Your right of appeal is limited to the ground blab blab .
I have to say that I am a widely travelled individual with good business here.Been to us,canada,schegen many times,even have a valid 1 year schegen and us visa..

It all happened in late December and I never bothered to write or reapply cos I see them as being unnecessarily racist and just want to be exploiting money from applicants though I didn't apply for two years cos I don't see the justification for paying 73 k as visa fee while us is just 26k and Germany is 12800 for a year visa.
Please I want to know if my case over the false credit card attract 10 years ban because I never used a false credit card cos all I did was to reserve room not to make payment.please advise.

ADEMOLA AAUA: what are the Documents needed to apply for a Visting Visa?

[b]
* Invitation letter or accommodation details from the country you intend to visit;
* (If on invitation by an individual,) a copy of the bio-data page of the passport of the person inviting you.
* Your national passport or travel document with at least 6 months to expiration;
* (If you are an alien resident in the country that you are applying from,) evidence of permission to remain in the country: ie, a residence permit or an appropriate long-term visa;
* Passport sized colour photographs, not more than 6 months old;
* (If employed,) a letter from your employer granting leave of absence from your job for a specified period. The letter should also say how long you have been employed by that employer, in what job(s) and should indicate when you are expected back at work;
* (If sent or sponsored by your employer,) the evidence letter to this effect; expected to demonstrate the reasons and benefits for sponsoring you;
* (If sent or sponsored by your employer,) the company's financial statement with evidence of fund availability for your own use;
* (If self-employed,) evidence of your business activities and financial standing;
* (If self employed or if applicable to you as an employee,) your tax clearance certificate to show your tax compliance level and also your income;
* (If a student,) a letter from your school stating what course you are on, its start and finish dates and the dates of the holiday period during which you intend to travel abroad;
Note: if you are not working you should include financial documents of the person who is supporting you; if someone else is paying for your trip, You would be expected to explain why you are being sponsored and to demonstrate how your sponsor will benefit from your trip.
* (If applicable,) evidence of any property you own in your home country (if applicable)
Note: the property is expected to represent anything that could be considered a tie; such property may not be an isolated land or building that are not deemed to be taking more of your responsibilities: it is different if you own (let's say) business property that requires your obligatory management;
* Details of any firm travel plans you have made, ie itinerary:
Warning! Do not book a flight because, you will forfeit your money if your visa is refused. Itinerary does not only mean flight ticket, it means travel plans which are, the preparations that you have put in place: such could be site seeing or tour guide arrangements, or onward flight tickets if applying for a transit or stopover visa;
* Bank statements showing up to six months transaction details, must show sources of income:
Warning! Avoid vast Money Lodgement (especially if it makes the majority of your finance), you will be refused without question.
* (If applicable,) evidence of any income from other sources e.g. friends, family, savings, property etc
* (If applicable and/or if the purpose of the trip has got something to do with family,) Evidence of family relationship and marital status ie Birth Certificate and/or Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate (of spouse)
* (If applying to join a spouse,) Evidence of relationship and communications or correspondences with your spouse: ie telephone details; emails; posts or/and photos of both of you together.
* (If applying to join a spouse or family,) Birth certificate or Age Declaration document
* It is very important to be able to show Ties or Obligations to return to.
Note: Although, family or social ties and responsibilities are recommended, but logically, family ties aren't considered as strong as other ties because, there are vast cases of seekers involving in immigration fights to bring their family to join them, but yet, the magnitude of the family may be considered
* (If an ex-convict) The official record of any conviction(s), detailing the crime(s) you were convicted of and the sentence(s) you received
* The appropriate fee and 1 million dollars for Vicjustice
Note: You must provide original documents (except the identification documents of another person). Failure to submit original documents may mean your application is delayed or refused.
HARD DOCUMENTS are documents that carry Security Authentications; or Stamps; or Seals; or Signatures; or Apostiles, etc: (For example; a Marriage Certificate), such documents must be submitted in their original states (except the document is an identification document belonging to another person ie your sponsor's passport etc). Any other document that does not carry any of the mentioned authentication is allowed to be submitted in photocopy state: Your hard documents will be returned back to you in due time.[/b]

TinyO: Hello everyone,

Just a quick question. Has anyone applied for a settlement visa recently? I hear u don't submit at VFS anymore. Can u pls tell me how it is done now? (I'm asking for a friend).

Cheers!

Vicjustice: [/color][/b]
I'm surprised that you are still asking for ideas from anyone despite having shown serious ungratefulness in your post, displaying such vicious attack on someone who freely tried to help you, how are we sure that you won't attack us also?

just mentioned the 'training' scam above about Nigerian Airforce staff visiting UK. I won't be surprised if the ECO is automatically refusing visa's to go on training at the company. What course was he going to do? Back to the drawing board.

LondonCool: Your friends nephew wanted to outsmart the ECO by cancelling his booking and ended up dribbling himself. That was a bit insincere of him do. What kind of 1 week course did he intend to do in UK that could not be done in Nigeria? The company wasn't a reputable one otherwise the ECO would have considered the companies resources and ability to financially facilitate the training in UK (irrespective of whether he has family ties in Nigeria or not).

Ebeano49: Got confirmation email from AIT today saying my appeal bundle was sent to UKBA yesterday - 18.07.13 (exactly a week from my appeal date) and UKBA has until 28.11.2013 to review it... yes, NOVEMBER... five flipping months!! :'

girlfio: Not sure what the time frame is for applications under this new process but my husbands application was done by the Sheffield office and it took about 5 weeks. I thought maybe it was quick because it was refused but then I've noticed some people who applied after us who got refused after 2 months. Its so difficult to gage but I'm so sure that you'll be ok. Based on all the information you provided, if they even try to refuse your application, I will go down to the Sheffield office with you to protest!! Don't worry about the length of your relationship, I met and married my husband within 6 months but our relationship was still deemed legitimate based on the evidence we supplied [much like what you submitted]. It will all work out well, God is on your side.

supermario1: @justwwise,@lamosy and everyone at the house
my appeal have been allowed last week,thanks god
but whats next.thanks for the help from everyone at this forum.and all the best for all of you.