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Lexusgs430:
Point taken.
I already read through both of your replies, prior to my response.
I am almost on the verge of buying boxing gloves for both of you, look for a venue and make or force both of you engage in a nairaland - friendly - bout.

LMAOOOOO now you see... honestly... you should... lolol.. But na just misunderstanding it balls down to at the end of the day !!!!

Nice one bruv... 1 luv..

Lexusgs430:
It is an open forum, and anyone has the freedom to chip in whatever they feel might be important to the question.
Moreover, it can also be assumed that the spouse would remain in Nigeria, but OP wants to use wives status has a leverage.

OMG!!!!!Yes i know it is an open forum... and you are very right about adding to the question... But the rational behind my statement is... i was tagging that particular post to justwise!!! because he personally asked me something....and we were having a conversation.. dont take offense Mr lexus...

You have every right to comment to the guyz question... but you jumped into a conversation that myself and justwise are having so it might be confusing for you to understand except you scroll up , read everything we both have spoken about... so please dont take offense oo I beg SIR.... lol

Lexusgs430:
The question was not pointing towards 'they' . His question is very vague and subject to varying interpretation(s).

As for that post it was meant for justwise only .... and as for what you are driving at... that question he posted... I have asked him few other questions to know and see where they are driving at... so you maybe be right in regards of that question but as i said there was a discussion btw myself and justwise which warrants that....

And more also when it comes to spouse visa it is They not otherwise.... because sponsor and applicant are important... both of them will be submitting an application...

Some basic points about supporting documents for your visa application:

1. Make a photocopy (black and white will do) of every document you submit. If you genuinely don't mind not getting certain documents back, then don't enclose a copy but remember if your visa is denied and you want to reapply, some of the documents may be needed again.

2. Put them in logical order, such as printed-out application, followed by any extra form you need to submit such as Appendix 2, letters of introduction and sponsorship, passport(s), photos of the correct size, and then put together your financial documents, then accommodation, and lastly your relationship.

3. Don't use clips, binders, folders or anything else. Small items which may get lost can be placed inside a transparent Ziploc bag, such as passport, ID card, biometric residence permit etc. While you may think this will help the ECO (visa officer) to find what they are looking for, the reverse is usually the case. They will have to remove all clips, binders, folders, content page etc and rearrange the documents in their preferred order.

4. Make two piles, one for the originals and the other for the copies, in identical order, and hold each pile together with strings. Then it becomes a simple job for visa office staff to cut the strings, rearrange in their preferred order and present them to ECO (entry clearance officer) for review.

5. While each application is unique and some people may need more supporting documents than others, there is really no need to submit anything thicker than an inch (2.5 cm) or so. People often overdo communications record such as Skype log and texts. It should come to no more than 10 to 15 pages in all, leaving out the actual conversations but just recording the names of sender and recipient, with dates.

diamondsare4eva:
Thank you so very much. This link can be used for a cousin's application right.

Yes ... it is the right link
I have not read your cousin application post.. but i just know that is the right link for uk application.
You will also need to go to TLS contact afterward

diamondsare4eva:
@Justwise please can you assist me with the question I posted. Thanks

right link..

https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome

It will come as a terrible shock, after all the efforts and preparations you have gone through and all the waiting, to find your application for a visa has been turned down. Now is the time for a cool head and rational mind, as you have some big decisions to make about your future prospect.

First read and re-read the content of the rejection letter. By law they have to give specific ground or grounds for rejection. While the language can be technical and convoluted, it should spell out the exact reason(s) why you have failed to meet the requirement.
If there is a simple error of facts, such as claiming you haven't sent in a particular document when you have, you can try complaining first. Your comment will be passed to the relevant visa office and they may then decide to issue your visa. See

https://www.gov.uk/government/organi...ints-procedure

Secondly find out whether you've been given the right of appeal. Not all types of visa come with the automatic right of appeal, though you may be given administrative review - to ensure that proper procedures have been followed. You only have 28 days to lodge your appeal, so don't dither. You have to pay a fee of £80 for paper consideration or £140 for tribunal hearing. Most opt for paper only. You need to address every reason they have given for refusing, and show they have been wrong in rejecting, or supply additional documents - available at the time of original application but somehow got left out. They only want copies, not originals for the appeal.

Thirdly, every appeal process first goes through review by Entry Clearance Manager (ECM), who will look at your application afresh and see if any errors have been made when processing it or they have misinterpreted your situation. If they then decide to overturn the decision, you will be told about it and asked to submit your passport for visa or vignette to be affixed. If the decision isn't overturned, your case goes to the First-Tier Tribunal. As there is a big backlog of cases to be decided, there is a long wait, often up to a year until they fix a date for the judge to examine your case or a hearing. The tribunal hearing will take place in a room, and although it's a court of law, the atmosphere is more informal, and if you aren't legally represented, the court officials will try to be as helpful as they can for you to state your case (if you've opted for a hearing) but they won't give advice. Home Office, if they are contesting the case, will be represented by a presenting officer, usually a solicitor. While the judge may give their decision there and then, it's normal for them to reserve their judgement, giving them time to decide on the outcome. You will be told about it by letter. If your appeal is upheld, Home Office is given a short time to decide whether to lodge an appeal to the upper tribunal, and then the judge will decide if an appeal can be made. The same holds true if you lose your appeal. If you win and Home Office decides not to contest it, you will get a letter or email requesting your passport for the visa to be attached. Often you wait rather a long time for this, and a delay of several weeks, sometimes months, isn't uncommon. You may get your appeal fee back.

It's permitted to make a fresh application while your appeal is pending, and then withdraw your appeal when you get your visa.
Slightly different procedure is followed if you appeal from within UK.

https://www.gov.uk/immigration-asylum-tribunal/overview

Often the best course of action after a refusal is to make a fresh application, ensuring that every ground for rejection is properly addressed. This is usually a quicker route, though you will have to pay the full fees again (you will get your health surcharge back if you've paid when you are refused).

justwise:
No.

LMAOOO

OK i will paste you the links i have pasted before PLEASE READ section 5.2 or if you have time.. read through the whole financial requirement.... it helps.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/469692/Appendix_FM_1_7_Financial_Requirement_August_2015.pdf

justwise:
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You don't have to start kicking off i'm only pointing out your contradictions

I quote you ( every single material you copied and post here pointed out the obvious but you keep arguing against your own evidence.) so what does that mean...

You never cease to amaze me ... As i have quoted to you before that.... messages can be read in different meaning.... this sentence contain two parts (PART 1 Your wife doesn't have to return to UK provided they have a UK job offer ; PART 2 earning at least £18,600 starting within 3 months of returning)

What i meant by not returning is she does not need to return instantly, she can start looking for a job now and she must get a job in the uk which shows she is returning.... and most importantly it has to be a job offer 18600 plus.... and what the 3 month therefore means is that the sponsor (WIFE) has both current gross annual salary (in nigeria) and a future starting salary (in the Uk) which meet the financial requirement under Category A.


IS THAT CLEAR MY LORD!!!

justwise:
I don't really know what you are on about, every single material you copied and post here pointed out the obvious but you keep arguing against your own evidence.

You don't apply for spouse visa if you have no intention of returning to the UK to live and work with your partner.

Arguing ... Here he comes again... can you not see that they intend to return to the UK to LIVE and WORK.... man i dont have time for this... and stop being so defensive...

REFRESH YOURSELF.......

Midazman:

Dear All,
Kindly advise on process and requirements for spouse visa to uk.
I've been married to my british-nigerian wife for 9yrs.
She's based here in nigeria with me.

what's the best way to deal?

experienced ones,- pls advise.
thanks a million

KemBee86:
Ok o, apart from the financial requirement, how will she proof she meets accommodation requirement etc. I will advice the sponsor relocate to UK for about 6 months and they can then apply.
All these people looks for ways to deny applications, and thinking of d cost of application and lenght of appeal. I will advice it's better for sponsor to go back to UK, v evidence of good accommodation details..etc.

The question of accommodation is not to be directed to me bruv.. it is for the family.. Obviously if you are planning this they obviously would have accommodation planned . You are right about they look for ways to deny application i dont dispute that... but when all the rules and regulations are followed with original documents they have less choices to deny.

Yesterday, i was in a heated argument with some expats because Nigeria applications are tagged with fraudulent applications and documents submission; so our applications tends to be scrutinized and delayed. I was so upset but there is a bit of truth when records was shown.

Hopefully, things will change for good someday!!!

justwise:
So she has to return to the UK then?

Justwise ... i dont know what you are driving at... But the choice is left for the family to follow.... Returning or not returning... they have to follow the UK rules and regulation and as one of my friend on this forum always say .... COST OOO... so it is there choice bruv... again i was reading the example under there situation on the link i posted and i believe it will give them a clear spreadsheet of their plans.. These examples makes life easier and they can plan it ... So bruv please stop thinking am trying to discredit your knowledge but i only paste what i know or have experienced... have a lovely weekend...

Example (a)
The applicant’s partner currently works in Australia but is returning with the applicant to the
UK to work. The applicant’s partner has been with working for the same employer for the
last 5 years in Australia earning a gross annual salary of £25,000. The applicant’s partner
has a confirmed job offer to start in the UK in 8 weeks of their return, with an annual starting
salary of £30,000. Therefore the applicant’s partner has both current gross annual salary
and a future starting salary which meet the financial requirement under Category A.

Example (b)
If, in the scenario at (a) above, the applicant’s partner overseas had been unemployed for
12 months, the financial requirement could not be met using Category A. This would be true
even if they had a job offer in the UK starting in 8 weeks of their return with a starting salary
of £30,000. The applicant’s partner can only rely on the income from a job offer in the UK
under Category A if they have been in employment overseas at the required level of income
for at least 6 months at the date of application.


Example (c)
The applicant’s partner currently works in Japan and is returning with the applicant to the
UK to work. She has been working for the same employer for 2 years in Japan and earns a
weekly wage. She has earned £495 each week for the last year.
Current non-salaried income = (gross earnings from employment held throughout the 6
month period, divided by 6) x 12
= ((26 weeks x 495) ÷ 6) x 12
= (12,870 ÷ 6) x 12
= £25,740
She has a confirmed offer of non-salaried employment in the UK to start within 5 weeks of
her return (paying £385 a week over a 12-month contract), so the annual starting income for
the job is equivalent to £20,000 a year.
So the financial requirement is met through Category A non-salaried employment.


Example (d)
The applicant’s partner currently works in Canada as a self-employed carpenter. She is
returning with the applicant to the UK to work as a salaried employee of a large construction
firm. The applicant’s partner has provided all of the specified evidence for her selfemployment
income for the last financial year. Her tax return shows her gross income as
being £19,200 for that year. She has a confirmed job offer with the construction firm to start
within 10 weeks of her return to the UK. The annual starting salary for this job is £20,500.
Therefore the applicant’s partner meets the financial requirement using Category A.

justwise:
She don't have to return to the Uk? So with the 3moths job offer where will she be working from?

She has a job here in nigeria... so if for example for date sake she is meant to start July 30th in uk her new job; she will put in notice here obviously which she can end on or before july and start the other in uk at the required date...

Because under the categories of financial requirement it explains alot , cheers..

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/469692/Appendix_FM_1_7_Financial_Requirement_August_2015.pdf


5.2. Category A: With current employer for 6 months or more –
overseas sponsor returning to the UK
5.2.1. Where the applicant’s partner is returning with the applicant to the UK to work, they must
meet two requirements to rely on Category A:
 First, the applicant’s partner must be in employment at the date of application and
have been with the same employer for at least 6 months prior to the date of
application. They must have been paid throughout that period of 6 months at a level
of gross annual salary or income which equals or exceeds the level relied upon in
the application. Their gross annual salary or employment income can be combined

Please read more on the PDF...

Midazman:
thanks..we are both salaried worker in lagos.
kindly advise.

thnks

You welcome .. please read and open the link and statement i posted above... However, as the British sponsor (your wife), she should have had a job paying 18,600 + in her current job (in nigeria) and have a further job paying that much secured in the UK, to start within 3 months of your move.

Do you meet the financial requirement?

NOTE!! the UK uses this as currency converter..

https://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/


Important Note

Your wife doesn't have to return to UK provided they have a UK job offer earning at least £18,600 starting within 3 months of returning. If she has no job offer, then she will have to return home and find and work for at least 6 months before she can sponsor you.

Midazman:
Dear All,
Kindly advise on process and requirements for spouse visa to uk.
I've been married to my british-nigerian wife for 9yrs.
She's based here in nigeria with me.

what's the best way to deal?

experienced ones,- pls advise.
thanks a million

I hope this helps..... and more also .. their is a link below that will guide you in understanding few things about your situation..

Requirements of the applicant intending to join their spouse/civil partner in the UK

The requirements for the applicant intending to join their spouse/civil partner in the UK may at first glance appear to be simple; however in reality when preparing the application the opposite is often the case.

You, the applicant should qualify to apply for a spouse/civil partner visa if you are able to demonstrate the following:

You are both at least 21 years of age.
You have met your spouse or civil partner previously.
You are legally married to your spouse or you are in a civil partnership recognised in the UK.
Your spouse or civil partner is present and settled in the UK.
You and your spouse/civil partner both intend to live together permanently.
You are able to meet the minimum income requirements

You are able to meet the English language requirement
You have adequate accommodation for yourself and any dependants which is owned/rented by yourselves without assistance from UK public funds.


Present and settled in the UK [/b]
Applicants are required to demonstrate that the spouse or civil partner they intend to join is present and settled in the UK. This means that the settled person must be physically present in the UK at the time of the application, unless they are accompanying or joining the applicant and wish to make the UK their home.

Present and settled means that the individual in the UK is settled (i.e. indefinite leave to remain, British citizenship or right of abode), and at the same time that an application is made, is physically present in the UK or is coming here with or to join the applicant and intends to make the UK their home with the applicant - if the application is successful.

Please note that a British Citizen who has been resident overseas but who now intends to return to the UK to live can be regarded as present and settled in the UK.

[b]Both parties intend to live together permanently
The applicant and spouse/civil partner must be able to demonstrate that there is a clear intention to live permanently with each other and there is a strong commitment from both sides.

Evidence to support this intention could be a letter from both parties formally declaring that they are married/in a civil partnership and intend to live together at a given address which is owned/occupied by the sponsor in the UK.

Please note that the Entry Clearance Officer may ask questions regarding the address or description of the place of residence in the UK. This is to confirm that the applicant has all the right intentions to live together with the spouse/civil partner.

How to meet the Income requirements can be complex depending on circumstances

These can include:

Bank Statements.
Pay slips.
Letter from the employer(s).
Employment contract.
Financial Statements / Annual Accounts of the business (if sponsor is self employed).
Tax documents.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and the supporting evidence will in fact depend on the applicant’s/sponsor’s individual circumstances.

Sufficient accommodation without recourse to public funds
Evidence of arranged/suitable accommodation will be very important for the application.

Appropriate evidence can include:

Tenancy agreement; OR
Land Registry Certificate/Mortgage Papers.
Sometimes it is useful to have a letter from the local council confirming the number of rooms and the facilities / amenities available to confirm there will be no overcrowding in the accommodation.

These documents must be supported by the bank statements of the sponsor to prove that they have sufficient funds to rent/own the accommodation without assistance from UK public funds.

Supporting Documents

In order to be able to demonstrate that you satisfy the above requirements, you will need to provide supporting documentation.

Please note that It is possible for application to be refused due to the lack of supporting evidence which in many cases is simply just overlooked by the applicant. Although the refusal of a spouse/civil partner visa triggers a right of appeal, unfortunately the process may just take too long to be considered by the Entry Clearance Manager or the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) and therefore it is crucial that the application is prepared well from the outset.

It is advised to pay careful attention to even the most minor details before submitting your application under the spouse/civil partner category.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-partners-set04/civil-partners-set04#set44-what-is-present-and-settled

Midazman:
Dear All,
Kindly advise on process and requirements for spouse visa to uk.
I've been married to my british-nigerian wife for 9yrs.
She's based here in nigeria with me.

what's the best way to deal?

experienced ones,- pls advise.
thanks a million

Hello bruv......


I believe you can go down the route of Spouse Visa... (settlement) But it is the financial requirement that will be tricky..
Are you salaried or unsalaried? It is important to know your situation before anyone can explain.

I need to know your employment and her employment then i can give my view...

stay blessed

blza:
They he goes again ... I don't hv time to engage in war of words. Neither do I need the links to guides because I am fully aware of the wordings and requirements. HO provides list of possible docs that can be used in support of an application BUT the onus is on the applicant to provide documents based on their personal circumstance.

landlord letter /utility bill /tenancy aggrement does not suffice when it comes to SHARED accommodation. When an accommodation is being shared by multiple people, the first thing that comes to mind is "OVERCROWDING". So the ECO wants to know IF the dwelling will be overcrowded or not by the addition of an extra person(s). The report is carried out by surveyors who states details of people in the property, no of rooms/dimensions and if property is already over crowded or will be with the addition of the new tenant(s).

Listen, even if you miss out the "most important document", HO will still process your application . The end result is what matters right? . It is best not to leave room for refusals. Hence you hear the famous say "make your application water tight" so I will always advise an applicant to provide a useful document. And for shared accommodations , PIR is. It doesn't mean it's an instant refusal if not provided but it could lead to a refusal.

Sorry I am not an applicant neither will I be making any application..lol . the advise was in response to the OP who wanted to know about PIR.

You seem to brag about having submitted several applications ... hmm , and I believe your previous have been refused? I don't care to know the details or why it was refused anyway. But my point is that because you submitted an application to HO and awaiting an outcome doesn't make you a know all. Maybe after a successful application . Even at that, application should best be handled based on personal circumstance.

BRAG!!! really is that bragging .. it is called experience .. anyways it is pointless to say much if you consider what i have said as bragging. Listen if you can read through my post i have two masters obviously it means 2 application and secondly my third one was settlement ... glad now ... Stop being negative and more also, Point of advice... when you read messages you can never predict the way a writer is writing you can only assume... That is why there is a saying.... people read meaning to the same message differently....

Your latter messages and i quote (Thunderule, how sure are you on this? Or you making an assumption?) and i just showed you a link and now you disputing the link ...

please know we are all helping each other through our experience and previous applications stories. I have been through so many forums and other countries help each other in the forum by giving there experience and knowledge , not condemning and throwing accusation. I am not an Immigration expat but i can give my advise in the forum as much as you could too... dont throw fingers and more also read the rules of the forum if that refreshes you about rules and regulations!!!

Have a blessed Day!!!

blza:
Thunderule, how sure are you on this? Or you making an assumption? Did you read that I stated it is essential for people living in shared accommodation? Provision when required, is in the interest of the applicant. You may want to read list of supporting docs HO recommend to prove sufficient accommodation.

As i said i am 100% sure. please read the section of Accomodation details ...and tell me if i am sure again... if you want to go ahead with your inspection good luck with the pounds spending .... to MAMA CHARLIE....



I believe you can see it says .. ""YOU MAY WISH'" and secondly it says "" THIS COULD INCLUDE"" it never said it includes all so please i know what i am saying ... I have submitted more than 3 applications and i know what i am saying. Your utility bills supports your landlord letter and your house agreement. Enjoy the list below and the link


https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/270197/sup-docs-settlement.pdf

Accommodation details
You may wish to submit any of the following documents to provide us with evidence of your accommodation. We advise
that you do not make any payments for accommodation, travel and so on until you have received your visa.

Details of the accommodation that you
and your sponsor intend to live in and
permission for you to stay there along
with evidence of any other occupants
This could include:
 Land Registry documents
 mortgage statements
 rent book or tenancy agreement
 council tax statements
 property inspection report
 utilities bills
 accommodation details with a supporting letter from the occupant/ landlord
confirming that you are able to stay there

blza:
Property inspection report is a requirement if you live in a shared accommodation. it is used to show if accommodation is sufficient to house the extra person(s) on the application or the extra person (s) will lead to overcrowded accomodation

Firstly, you landlord has confirmed the apartment and in the letter your landlord has welcomed the third party. That is what matters... it is not in the requirement of the Home office that you should do inspection..... If you feel you want to include it , then go ahead.. but it is not a necessity ... there are some documents that are necessity .. for accommodation it is Tenancy agreement and u also have utility bill which will be showing your name...

good luck!!!

janykute:
Hi guys,am about to apply for a settlement visa for my wife,just packaged the necessary documents and about to dispatch but I read something about house inspection and would like someone to break it down for me in a lay mans language.I have my tenancy agreement and a covering note from my landlord but I do not know what this house inspection is all about.Someone should please help me out.

Inspection not needed .... but this two below is important ...

Accommodation
Sponsor’s Tenancy agreement
Letter from landlord

so you are fine..

zinfly:
Oh wow I lived in Cardiff for over 10 years. I Went to Cardiff university and my mum and brother lives there but I moved to London for work. We would surely meet up then. I got a reply and they said no update. It's very generic and seems system generated. I don't think it's a maned service. Gods speed for us.

WOW.... I guess meeting will be most def then.... I finished from RGU, Aberdeen... but my second masters was at Swansea University... l Like cardiff very much.... Hmmm I dont think the answer is generic , i think they have not opened our application at all... If you look at the bottom, you will find the name of the person that answered your query.

From my searches... i think they just started attending to March applications. Before the end of the month we will hear something by his grace... I will email them again on friday for update.... Honestly, God knows best .....

janykute:
Hi guys,am about to apply for a settlement visa for my wife,just packaged the necessary documents and about to dispatch but I read something about house inspection and would like someone to break it down for me in a lay mans language.I have my tenancy agreement and a covering note from my landlord but I do not know what this house inspection is all about.Someone should please help me out.

Inspection not needed .... but this two below is important ...

Accommodation
Sponsor’s Tenancy agreement
Letter from landlord

so you are fine..

zinfly:
Now you are the bearer of good news!!! I really have been panicking cos I did not put any call logs from our Viber calls. We have to start planning our little get together for when we win this battle. Will you be residing in London.

I live in cardiff... it is 2 hrs away from london.... I just came home to run this application thingy .... You see God works in wonders... maybe it is because of you i had to copy and paste this...I thought i just wanted to show you a story ... did not know i was trying to encourage you WOW.... Have faith .. this is to tell you not to worry that God is in control.. stay positive.

Sure...Hit me up anytime.. will come to london... most def..

zinfly:
I am sorry you took offence 1 was only joking and it was just a figurative expression .I only meant you have not given me any hope after your revelations. Try not to take offence at insignificant stuff. I will keep you posted. Fx

LMAOOOOO i was teasing you silly... if i was upset i will not be looking forward to hearing from you ... Anyways.... Before the end of the month we will hear good news !!!! i have counted the days and it is not even up 2 30 working days... you are on 34 days now.. i bet they are looking into yours now .


JUST READ SOMEONE STORY ON ANOTHER FORUM I AM ON....

Just want to add my piece here about this experience.

Completing the online portion was easy. It was difficult because a lot of what I read here on what to provide for fiancee visa, I did not include in my application. I felt overprepared as at the appointment I left out half of the documents as it was not on their checklist of what I needed. The officer then kept telling me that what I wanted to send was too much.

It was non priority so I expected 12 weeks. After perusing these forums I noticed I did not send a house inspection of my future in laws home of where I will be staying for a bit after we get married. I also did not provide ANY chat or skype logs. Nothing. Only provided several trips we made together as well as my fiancees 2 trips to Canada and my trip to the UK for xmas.

So of course, I started to panic. I did not prove we kept communication while we've been apart. And I know from reading here that it all depends and varies on who is checking, what else you have provided etc Apparently it was not a big deal as the visa was approved and issued March 23, and I received it today.

The wait, as everyone knows, was absolute torture!

zinfly:
We submitted on the 1st of March. You are just a bearer of bad news today. I emailed them already so I am hoping they have looked into mine. Fx

Why would you call me such !!!! i consider that a big offense ..... Good luck

they will get back to you on monday!!!! most definitely .

zinfly:
Do you think it's too late now to ask for priority. I was wondering if I can ask them when I email.

Yes it is too late.... once you have submitted your application you cannot purchase the service. sorry friend.. I wish i could too..
Just ask them about acknowledgement and you will still get update on your application. What date did you submit your application?

zinfly:
Hello tunderule2016
Please tell me you are joking . What email address did you send the enquiry. I should have just paid for priority but hubby refused. He has ended up spending the equivalent of 350 pounds on fuel. Where did you apply Lagos or Abuja cos I heard Abuja has a shorter processing time.

I just told them i did not get any acknowledgment . Regardless of any email sent to them they will tell you the current status... Honestly i wish i had done the priority too just was indifferent about it since we still have some sorting out to do... I submitted in Lagos. Hmmm abuja shorter time.. i dont think so , because all the application still goes to Sheffield... here is the link

https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk
the response time was quick.... they will send you a survey afterwards...

But come to think of it ... 60 working days is the time line with 85% completion and if i have to count from March 9th (it is just 28 days) guess we are impatient lolol...

Let Hope and Pray!!!!! all comes out quick and fast .. stay blessed.

zinfly:
We put in my husbands application the same week you did. I have also been tracking like mad and at week 5, I have practically run out of patience. The wait is frustrating. I will race you to the end I guess. Wishing you all the best in your application.

Hello Zinfly..... have you emailed them to check the status of your application.. I cannot believe they have not even started processing an application submitted in March 9th. WHAT A JOKE!!!!

Try emailing them....ask anything and they will still respond with your status....

mimimonroe:
Thank You so much for your response.
How do I go about doing the priority application?
I assume it will cost more? x

Yes it will cost more.... But i believe reading this below will guide you.....


Priority Visa – Settlement Service £ 450
Eligible customers applying to settle permanently in the UK can opt to purchase this added value service to have their application fast tracked. UK Visas & Immigration’s published service target for standard settlement applications is 60 working days. Use of this Priority Visa service guarantees that your application will be placed at the front of the queue for processing ahead of others. The Priority Visa service (settlement) costs £450 in addition to the visa fee. If you meet the criteria set out below and wish to purchase this Priority Visa service you should log into your personal account on the TLScontact website and select and pay the fee on the Added Value Services page.

Only customers who meet the following eligibility criteria may apply for the settlement Priority Visa service:

Applicants applying to settle in the UK under family migration routes, and where a full settlement visa fee is payable.
Use of this service does not in any way imply or guarantee that an application will be successful. All applicants must meet the requirements of the relevant UK Immigration Rules.

UK Visas & Immigration recommends that you do not use this service if any of the following apply:

If you have been refused leave to enter the UK, and/or;
If you have previously deported, removed, or otherwise required to leave the UK, and/or;
If you have overstayed a period of leave in the UK, and/or;
If you have had leave to remain in the UK curtailed by the Home Office, and/or;
If you have been refused leave to remain in the UK by the Home Office, and/or;
If you have been previously refused a visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the USA or a Schengen country, and/or;
If you have been interviewed, detained or prosecuted by the police for any offence in the UK or elsewhere, and/or;
If you have an unspent criminal conviction in any country, and/or;
If you have committed a criminal offence in any country.
Priority Visa services are not refundable.

You should not purchase this service once you have submitted your application.

Lexusgs430:
We can't all be a fountain or foundation of knowledge. It takes a wise and strong man, to acknowledge when he is wrong and admits it.
Kudos justwise!!!!!

We are learning .... everyday ... so i believe we should always be open mind.... Good luck everyone ....

justwise:
You are arguing off point dude, this is not about British citizenship requirements but about spouse visa financial requirement. You are really missing the point here

Listen dude..... my point of british citizenship... means that is for the kid not the settlement . The husband is the only one that needs to apply for the visa now since the unborn child will be in UK.... I am not missing any point... i am only giving you insight and more also...giving her steps to go about it ...

DUDE .... i am 100% right... but Good luck to your beliefs .... But you cant tell me what i know from what i dont know ...
HUSBAND.... SETTLEMENT VISA...
CHILD..... NO NEED FOR VISA AT THE MOMENT....

Good luck