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what visa are you applying for ?
this link below will make you understand guidance to Maintenance and accommodation (MAA)

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maintenance-and-accommodation-maa/maintenance-and-accommodation-maa--2

and as for the 100 pounds thing... if you are applying for settlement... your account balance does not matter , it is the 18600 that matters..

ajirapsy:
Hi Everyone,

I have a few questions:

1. Can one use a council subsidized house to meet accommodation requirement?

2. Can a sponsor take any/all of these credits: Child Tax, Working Tax, Housing Tax?

3. Is it necessary to have a substantial amount left as account closing balance before submitting application?

Yes to be on the safer side provide all the account and in the application form with a brief sentence state that your dad makes transfer regularly from in salary account to the other account. I will also feel your dad should include that in is sponsor letter that he is taking full responsibility of your trip and due to personal reasons he transfer funds from is salary account to other account.

Good luck bruv

valeroso:
Hi guys. I need your help once again. My dad is sponsoring my trip to the UK. Problem is he transfers his salary from his current account to some other account. This would me that there is insufficient funds in his salary account. Do I have to present both his salary account and the other savings account with funds?

Thanks.

valeroso:
Hi Justwise. Hi Tunderule2016

Wedding pics and naming pics are not essential but if you want to add it is fine...

If you are employed, you will need the following:
o Letter confirming your employment
 This letter needs to be on a company letterhead
 Needs to be dated
 Needs to state all contact details of your employer
 Needs to state your starting date of employment
 Needs to confirm that permission for leave has been granted
o Confirming travel dates
o Payslips (ideally last 6 )

If looking to rent straight away:
 Any correspondence from UK letting agency
 www.9flats.com is also recommended as a means to find accommodation

If staying initially at a B ‘n B or hotel:
 Reservation confirmation showing dates booked and contact details

But if not straight away.... booking.com

Provisional or paid flight booking
 Confirming expected departure date
 Provision flights are free flight bookings only valid for 24 hours

because u spending 10 days does not matter... i always tell applicants to show funds that will cover two months... hence, 500k is alright for 10 days ..
 6 month original bank statements

 Additional supporting funds (optional)
o Car registration papers and/or car evaluation
o Confirmation of property ownership – including rates bill
o Investments and/or savings

include every other document u listed

Goodluck...



Pls kindly enlighten me house, what are the chances of getting a UK visit visa with these documents.
Letter of appointment
Confirmation of appointment
Last promotion
Statement of account with 1.3 as closing balance
Marriage cert
Wedding pixs and naming pix
Birth cert of kid
Introd letter from work
C of O, land deeds
Virgin passport
Work Id card.
A buget of 500k for the trip with over 200k salary per month for a 10day trip.

If there is any relevant document, you can specify, pls.

if you have studied in the UK before it is not a requirement.
Degree from English recognized university or college equivalent to a UK bachelors degree or IELTS

You don’t need to prove your knowledge of English if you’re:

aged 65 or over
unable to, because of a long-term physical or mental condition

janykute:
Please Tunderule,I want to know more about this TOEFL & IELTS tests.Is it a requirement for university graduates applying for the spouse visa?

For a visit visa.....
depending on whom you are visiting...... then i can suggest with documents.... so who are u visiting and purpose

ancestorial:
Pls kindly enlighten me house, what are the chances of getting a UK visit visa with these documents.
Letter of appointment
Confirmation of appointment
Last promotion
Statement of account with 1.3 as closing balance
Marriage cert
Wedding pixs and naming pix
Birth cert of kid
Introd letter from work
C of O, land deeds
Virgin passport
Work Id card.
A buget of 500k for the trip with over 200k salary per month for a 10day trip.

If there is any relevant document, you can specify, pls.

thank you x

ajirapsy:
Congrats man

amen amen amen.... for u..

deept:
Congratulations, I tap into your good fortune

Hello ,

Start with the application form which gives a lot of information on what is required.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/521163/FLR_M__04-16.pdf

feedthenation:
Hi Justwise and other eminent contributors,


Please I have two questions:

1. How soon can one reapply to extend spousal visa - my wife's current visa expires in October 2016?

2. Please do you have a website link where we can download application form and also get more information about what documents are required?

Many thanks.

Thank you really appreciate....
Most definitely.. hit me up anytime... your great outcome is coming soon..so stay positive... 11th week will be a decider....
flight all booked and leaving next week....

stay blessed ...

egal22:
A hearty congratulations to you Tunderule....you really deserved it. Safe journey and see you one day in the Uk....lol

do u bear same last name ?

anikkyshaya:
Thanks , these are d documents am planning to give her:

Passport photo page
Page of my status
Visiting letter
Letter from employers
Bank statement
Payslip
Tenants agreement
Supporting statement

I hope all dis with her own documents results to VISA

HAHAHA... sure na ... my brodaly... thanks man i really appreciate....
i no dey carry any luggage lolol too bad bruv.. lol... we suppose share a drink oooo .
u too much my lexus padi..

Lexusgs430:
Congratulations. Remember our deal? I have lost some weight and would fit perfectly well in your luggage.

Hello,

Congratulations.... try and post your timeline.... on this timeline thread to help other people understand ....
https://www.nairaland.com/3041260/post-uk-visa-timeline-here

good luck..

lekansola:
I was issue 6month visa Last week after 3 refusal and with virgin passport.
Let us see your Budget first.

AMEN...... so shall it be IJN...

obabola123:
Congratulation brother. Hoping to celebrate like you by month ending too IJN, Amen.

thank you ... appreciate

janykute:
Congratulations.

Bruv ... Thanks i really appreciate....
i dey pack for weekend ooo
i am so excited.. bruv... yours will come IJN....
1 Luv...

Batba1:
Congrats bro!!! So happy for you!!

Jejely buzz sofri sofri enter ya house go pack ya bags clear go meet ya wifey sharp sharp

I received the same email.... be positive.... i know u will hear good news by God grace.

nky2015:
Hi Tunderule, this is Wat I received.


A decision has been made on your UK Visa application. Your application will be dispatched shortly from the Decision Making Centre in Sheffield, UK. If anyone contacts you advising that your application is still under consideration or that they can influence the outcome of your application in any way, they cannot - please report any such approach to VisaSheffield@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk.

Applications submitted at a Visa Application Centre will be returned there for you to collect.

Applications submitted in Nigeria Visa Application Centres, Accra, Yaounde, Dakar, Banjul will be available for collection 3 - 5 days after receipt of this email. Please do not attend these VACs until this time has passed, or until you are notified that your documents are ready for collection.

If your visa has been Issued after a successful Appeal please go to the VAC 5 days after the receipt of this email. The VAC will not contact you regarding this.

Applications submitted at the mobile VACs in Abidjan and Freetown will be returned by courier directly to the address you have provided.

You should not expect to receive any further notification from this office unless you have made your application in North America and submitted a pre-paid courier envelope for your documents to be returned directly to you. If so you will also receive a further email with the courier tracking reference. Please note that if you applied at the Toronto Visa Application Centre on or after 28 April 2015, and have paid for your documents to be returned directly to you, you will shortly receive your tracking number from the Visa Application Centre rather than from this office.

Kind regards,

Sheffield Visa Section

My sister don't be scared I was in your shoes before .... I just got my visa now... Am buzzing right now will post better when I get on computer ...
The visa has been issued since 25/05/16 ... The theory still works no ihs yes visa .....

nky2015:
Tunderule2016,am shaking jus received email.am scared. Am shitting myself.

Good luck on the hearing date...we are all keeping you in our prayers...

you know so many things has changed since 2015...
i have seen couple of ppl that received IHS before decision email.... but anyways, there are always exception

Cos a few ppl that appealed and won, they asked them to pay IHS fee after the received their VISA.

Anyways, We shall all hear good news IJN

Davdar:
Thanks everyone will wait for the hearing date.

@ tenderule

My husband got his decision email without IHS refund but was refused. We haven't got the refund till now since October 2015.We appeal and waiting for a hearing date.

Have you received decision made? And is your ihs refunded

Batba1:
Was just curious as I got a VAF no in the mail after bio as well few weeks ago

Yes there was a VAF.... why do u ask bruv? Yes it is the same with the decision made email...

Batba1:
What I meant was after the bio, they notify you via email when they get ur documents at Sheffield from Lagos (not supporting docs)

Was there a VAF no on the email or just the GWF? And is it same with the one in the 'decision made' email?

MOST TIME IHS IS REFUNDED way before DECISION EMAIL.... dont worry too much sis... Everything is going fine for you so stay positive...
IHS is refunded automatically... into any card used to make the payment if application is refused.... and when anyone appeal and win the appeal then they ask the person to pay for IHS again...

nky2015:
Hi khdz, wanted to know.
Did u receive the IHS and email @ exactly 12 weeks and did u receive the email the same day as ur IHS

Thank you please cross everything ooo... Here is what i received on FRIDAY..... The 2 days holiday delayed everything but i go update house as soon as anything pop up... Thanx again bruv..

Your Visa Application: VAF 259xxx
Dear MY FULL NAME,

Regarding Visa Application: GWF0390xxxxx
For: MY FULL NAME

A decision has been made on your UK Visa application. Your application will be dispatched shortly from the Decision Making Centre in Sheffield, UK. If anyone contacts you advising that your application is still under consideration or that they can influence the outcome of your application in any way, they cannot - please report any such approach to VisaSheffield@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk.

Batba1:
Keeping fingers crossed for u bro

Was it same VAF no u got on ur email after biometrics?

what did you apply for ?

obabola123:
So scare now, I submitted my application 4th of April.

on the link i gave you before .. you were meant to go to Apply online if you can - online appeals are quicker than post or fax appeals, then on this section What you’re appealing How you can apply { you will go to Certain decisions about applications submitted before 6 April 2015; that is where you will find the form IAFT-2... and on that part too you will see where you can appeal online...

This UK ppl website is complicated.... pele..


OK here you can find the forms..... and apply online

https://www.gov.uk/immigration-asylum-tribunal/applications-made-before-6-april-2015

khdz:
Can i ask you a question ? did you receive your IHS payment back before you got an email that decision has been made?

yes. i was shocked to see IHS payment back into my account and email came as 'processed application for GWR****** is ready for collection.'

anyway i've checked all link an web pages but cant find IAF2 form to fill for appealing. I can see other form for appealing but not IAF2 form can be found. Can i appeal online when i was served with IAF2 form?

Thank You

WOW.... that is shocking...
the email i received on friday was headed like this Your Visa Application: VAF XXXXXX(6digits)... again bruv i apologize.. the IHS return is a negative sign used now ...

Yes you can appeal online but the person in uk will have to do the whole process....

khdz:
Can i ask you a question ? did you receive your IHS payment back before you got an email that decision has been made?

yes. i was shocked to see IHS payment back into my account and email came as 'processed application for GWR****** is ready for collection.'

anyway i've checked all link an web pages but cant find IAF2 form to fill for appealing. I can see other form for appealing but not IAF2 form can be found. Can i appeal online when i was served with IAF2 form?

Thank You

He looks more like a boy I suppose to a man ....

That choice na u go make am ooo lol.
if you can spare 5k go ahead and call cos it will be about 2 to 3 mins call but if you cannot then hold and wait am certain they will contact u btw now and friday. Na the 2 days holiday hold dem..

nky2015:
Thanks,am thinking whether to call or bit the bullet by waiting.

Na so ...UK like money ooo... and dem know say we sef sabi spend money lolol... calling is the best way than emailing...
well just budget 5k but i know e no go reach... and more also, u know say dem dey on holiday for 2 days so them just resume today.
Good luck

nky2015:
Seriously. Aaah,
Dis nah indirect chop money.

As @worry359 said there will be some strong worries for rejection... But you can do the following... Get a sponsorship letter from ur dad and also indicating that he transferred the money for the purpose of your traveling .... for graduation. Also, he needs to print out is bank statement and you will also do the same... cos that transfer must be identified.
{ I do something personally whenever i want to make the work of ECO easier... I circle my salary becos my salary dont come on exact date but ranges from last week of every month. So you can circle the deposit in the bank statements with the date so the ECO attention is drawn (it is my own opinion u dont have to do it)}

Your dad sponsorship also needs to indicate he has sponsored you all through your education. On the form, Additional information box... Explain in there why your dad transferred the money to you in briefs... so u dont give them much of reason of refusal. Let them know your travel records also proves you have never furstrated the immigration rules and you intend to come back to nigeria. You should be fine... Good luck

kelljuili:
What if the money is already in my personal account and there's no enough time to transfer back. What other options are available?

They will ask for your credit card / debit card number ... so give them your atm long 16 digits number.. they will charge as dem dey follow u talk... see below

https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/

Nigeria Telephone

Opening times: 9.00am - 5.00pm (West Africa time)

You can call us on:

234 14406 203

If you would prefer to dial a UK number direct please call:

00 44 1243 217 987

This is a paid service and there is a cost of £1.37 UK Sterling per minute in addition to your standard network charges. Please have a valid credit or debit card ready to process your payment. We can accept MasterCard credit and debit cards, and Visa credit and debit cards. You will not be charged until you are connected to an adviser. Calls may be recorded for training purposes. We are able to handle your calls in English or French.

nky2015:
Plz help me with the number abeg.annd wen u say 3000 naria.do I have to pay.thanks.

IMO......

Leave money in dad account and when you get visa collect the bar...
Yes Sponsorship letter from dad... and dad bank statement .
If staying with a friend that is fine... but u will need more than a letter cos he needs to show is agreement ... or you can just go to booking.com open account there and find a close by hotel and use your credit card no need to have money inside.. and when u get there u can chose not to go to the hotel and go to your friend. But make sure you cancel.. later. More also, make sure the hotel u choising is pay on arrival.


Good luck...

kelljuili:
Hello everyone, please I need you honest advice.
Am planning to attend my graduation ceremony soon, but my dad will be the one sponsoring the trip. Although the money required will be deposited in my saving account.
Here's my question do I need attach a sponsorship letter from my dad in my application. 2) I will be staying with a friend who is a British citizen during my visit, do I need a letter from him as well.
*Note duration of stay. 1week 5days
* At the moment currently Unemployed.
What other documents can I add to show that my intention are genuine and that am not planning to break any immigration laws.
Thank you in advance