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I will reckon you call them on the phone.... and tell them you want to know the status of your application. I know they will email you today or tomorrow. You can wait or call them as i did..

I called on friday and they told me decision made on friday which i know na lie... decision has been made since. Anyways, call them and be ready to spend about 3000 naira worth in pounds.. if u go straight to the point, cos they tend to prolong conversation at times..

Good luck.

nky2015:
Good morning my people,I still never hear anything ooo.2nd of june will be 12 weeks.
Abeg make unable talk to me.
Ngwanu.go wait.

There is a thread which is opened for application refused..... outside the uk... I am sorry your application is refused but please know that appeal takes forever.... my personal opinion is appeal and do a fresh application ... good luck.. stay strong and know everything in life happens for a reason so keep God first and put in a strong case again...

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


here is the link below,

https://www.gov.uk/immigration-asylum-tribunal/appeal-from-outside-the-uk

Here is the Nairaland link where you can find steps to take when application is refused outside the uk

https://www.nairaland.com/3065341/application-made-outside-uk-refused

khdz:
hi,

can anyone help me pls? My settlement application was refused and was told to fill IAF2 form and send to one address.I wanted to appeal online but couldnt find online IAF2 form to appeal. Can any one pls suggest me how to appeal online.how will i send them documents? emailing or posting?

thank u

can I introduce other sources of income into the application when next am applying? Yes you can but you need to show documents proving that you are in business with your friend... No it will not have effect... but you make sure every necessary document showing partnership is included... make sure you let them know u were denied visa in NOV 2015... Just put Lack of supporting document

good luck

youseuph:
Help a brother plsssssss!!

if you intend to sponsor, then she just need to get document that shows strong ties with Nigeria e.g properties, work documents , assets, shares documents, landed properties, family, marriage..


My personal opinion, will be she should sponsor herself.... but you should support with accommodation... since she has funds in her account...
She can also include the wedding ceremony documents... like invitation cards... etc..

anikkyshaya:
Hello my people, please kindly help me with dis questions. Am living in Uk with my family but i want to invite my sister to come and visit me because is been 10 years we have seen last and use that opportunity to do her wedding shopping. She's working with the salary of 120,000 Naira, she has 1 million in her account, she's been working 8 months now, Am sponsoring all her travels dis include ( accommodation, flight, food, visa fees e.t.c ) all money she need is for are shopping. I know all d nesseary documents I will provide for example( invitation letter, payslip, bank statement, tenant agreement, passport data, e.t.c)

Sorry is very long am just trying to cover all d areas of d questions you may been asking me.


My question is that : WHAT ARE D SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MY SISTER WILL NEED TO SUPPORT WITH MINE.

Thanks in advance

HOPE and PRAY!!!! #direction

austinosita:
I really love to stay in Lagos, Nigeria working, but getting a job even with my experience and good grade(2.1) is almost impossible.

I have searched and searched and searched, attended interviews, but all to no avail. The worse was the interview I attended today, this morning @lekki-epe express way; I was discharged after about 2 to 3 questions only(about 3 mins).....meanwhile, the first applicant spent almost 30 mins. I just looked at the lady like.....is it my face? Is my 2.1 not enough? Didnt i answer your questions correctly? Infact i almost swore never to attend any interview again.....e beta make i kukuma explore my music talent....

I really love to base in Lagos. Get a good job, marry and have kids. I'm almost losing hope in my job search! Infact I no think say anybody for nairaland search reach me!!!

Now, I have another option to stay in America illegally, until I secure complete papers for stay(which will take time) I'll be staying with a family member, going to school and working.......general hustling till I get a green card.

Please, what do you guys suggest?

#I taya for this joblessness no be small# its killing

well here is what he asked to buy a pounds here is #490 to £1, can i just buy £350 so that i can hold it, when they ask me at POE so that i can show them and when i get to UK i can now use my Master Card to withdraw from ATM. i hope this will not affect my when they ask me how much do i hold? at POE..

Yes that is why i said he should use is ATM..... Naija Debit Card can be used to withdraw pounds... cos at point of entry in uk they do not ask the question... One only need to declare when carryng over 10k$

just giving him some jara to guide him..capisce!!!

fizzile:
Bro, thats not what he is talking about. I think he means some money he could use immediately he gets to UK. Probably to pay maybe a taxi or to buy somethings urgently...not necessarily to give out to "Ball boys".

Bruv... you are in 2016 , you do not need to hold cash....
I will tell you a funny scene that happened to me ...

After checking in my luggage's, went thru immigration which took forever and my blood dey hot... as i was dressing up back since we were asked to take off belt and co... i noticed some officers stopping ppl in front asking some questions...

SO walking down to my gate ... so they stopped me ... there were 3 stands, one spoke to me in a very nice way and i decided to give them something as they were polite... as i was leaving the third stand called me , i dont know who they were or whatsoever...

First thing he asked me is How much are u carrying , I said nothing, he was trying to talk too much i just told him one sentence... excuse me i am not required to carry cash and i showed him my ATMS (Barclays, GTB, ACCESS bank) and i told him i do not need to carry cash since my ATM are perfectly working ... so they changed there tone and say sir please find something for us and i said sorry i have no money and i left...

One thing i notice here is if they see you are first timer and they notice you do not know what u r saying they will take advantage of you so please speak like u know what u r saying... do not let them take advantage of you ... It is only in Nigeria airport you will be asked all this stupid questions...

Also be careful with this BALL boys( that is what i call them) they check your passport before you check-in your luggage.. this ones are just idiots excuse my french.... they act like they know something...most times i just give them my passport and ignore them and let them fool themselves... One time, i was traveling to South Africa and the guy said my visa was fake BLAH BLAH.... i said dude dont waste my time... to cut the long story short... he said most nigerians do not know how to defend their self ... and he was asking me for money ... I just ignored him... aside this two , you are fine...

You are going to face another experience so bruv... enjoy it.

lekansola:
@Justwise and My Other OGAs in the House...
i will be travelling to UK next week,
because of Exchange rate, to buy a pounds here is #490 to £1, can i just buy £350 so that i can hold it, when they ask me at POE so that i can show them and when i get to UK i can now use my Master Card to withdraw from ATM. i hope this will not affect my when they ask me how much do i hold? at POE...
kindly advise pls....

What visa did you apply for ?
You can not go tomorrow because the office is not opened. so dont waste your time and money... see link below

https://uk.tlscontact.com/ng/LGV/page.php?pid=public_holiday


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Congratulations.... Kindly post your time line .....to assist others...

https://www.nairaland.com/3041260/post-uk-visa-timeline-here

castiello:
thanks sir for your contribution they issued the visa but i could not meet up with the training due to logistic but i have been moved to the next class
hop to travel by july thanks

You will know by friday or next week...
The queen is having her birthday and added to the democracy day and more also, the home office use standard mail so btw wednesday or friday you should hear from them..... Wish you all the best bruv...

So many things on the internet says when there is REF on subject and all that... But to be honest to me I dont believe but they could be right who am i to say there theory is wrong ; just my opinion.

Good luck..

harry41:
Hello House,
I got a msg on wednesday from the shelfield section that a decision has been made on my application and it will be sent to VI where I applied. I haven't been told yet to come for my docs. Y so long? The anxiety is killing

They have the right to keep any document.... so any document they do not return you should know they kept it for record purposes... that is why it is important to always have records, copies of every document submitted.

castiello:
PLEASE peeps in the house, i want to ask if uk embassy normally return letter of invite for business or the hold it cos in my case my business letter of invite was not returned

Please ... dont tell them at port of entry u r going to your AUNTY OOO because i do know now at UK boarder they see everything you submitted at homeoffice... during your visa application
so if they ask u even at port of entry u go confirm everything u submitted on form.... so still leave your hotel things...abeg

Most hotel do not charge you until u r there ... then when u r in then u can cancel...online...

NOTE; if hotel has charged you , then when u r in call the hotel and let them know there is a little problem with your plan (extenuating circumstances) ; they might not pay u full money back but at least you will get some ...

Biobobs:
Good a.m n a big thanks to all d kind helpers in here! A silent reader n Jes recently got my 6 months business visitor visa.
A quick question,I applied with a hotel reservation though I intend staying with my aunt who I also included as a relative I would b visiting while in d UK. My problem is how do I solve d point of entry brouhaha,do I just come out as staying with my aunt or have to lose my money to d hotel reservation??
Much thanks again

Always clear your cookies... after several days ....

diamondsare4eva:
@Justwise, what is happening to nairaland since morning, its been showing an error message for about 4 hrs. Didn't know am addicted to Nairaland until today....Well why won't i be, have learnt alot from this forum and one day I will share that experience with all since 2007

UPDATE ON MY APPLICATION


VISA APPROVED!!!!!

Country applying from: Nigeria
Type of visa applied for:Settlement-husband (non-priority)
Date application submitted (online or in person):March 4th 2016
Date biometrics taken: March 9th 2016
Date documentation was received by UK Border Agency office: March 14th 2016
On March 14th, they asked for more supporting documents from Sponsor.
On March 22nd, the documents were emailed to them.
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield
Projected timeline given: Settlement Visa applications within 12 weeks of the application date
Date of documents dispatched: DECISION MADE EMAIL FROM SHEFFIELD ( 27/05/2016)
Date your visa was received: 02 JUN 2016
Date Visa was issued: 25 MAY 2016

welcome bruv.... Hope you had a great holiday....

FrontPageLawyer:
Good to be back. Sure I didn't miss much. Great job @all

Stay positive....
They do make mistakes that i can certainly tell u ...
They will send an official to CAC if need be.... but if i have to be honest they will not because it is getting to a busy period for them... most times they compare documents, or check the websites and if need they call if they have to.... Only send officials if the application is complicated... I just hope one day nigeria will get to the point where documents can be verified online or numbers can be verified online; it will make the document geninue. I recently tried checking something on NAFDAC website and it failed to verify the product; so it is naija for u ...
anyways, God in is infinite mercy will grant your heart desires... stay positive and have faith...

phardey:
Thanks.
She wrote a detailed to them explaining and told them they errored her application. and she mentioned she never mis represented herself.

I hope they send their Official to CAC to confirm. and I hope CAC won't give them attitide. It's been a very long 2 months and Hopefully, she gets to visit us next month.

Thanks Tunde

congratulations... and goodluck..

Try to keep a good traveling history... My best advise for u..

lekansola:
@nairacountry,
Thanks For Remember,
i was refuse 3times last year and i now waited patiently dis year and parkage my document and i apply again.
i was given Multiple Visit visa 6month
i want to say A BIG THANK YOU

TIMELINE----
BIOMETRIC ---- 11/05/16
RECEIVE BY UKVI ---12/05/16
DECISION MADE ---23/05/16
READY FOR COLLECTION-- 24/05/16
VISA ISSUE DATE --- 20/05/16

Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by lekansola: 8:02am


TIMELINE---- VISITOR VISA
BIOMETRIC ---- 11/05/16
RECEIVE BY UKVI ---12/05/16
DECISION MADE ---23/05/16
READY FOR COLLECTION-- 24/05/16
VISA ISSUE DATE --- 20/05/16

I find it difficult to believe because other sites like ESPN, BBC sport, BT sport and other top sites have not confirmed..

http://www.espnfc.us/manchester-united/story/2880868/jose-mourinho-to-manchester-united-deal-could-be-concluded-friday-source

LEOSIRSIR:
Jose Mourinho has signed his contract to become the new manager of Manchester United, Sky Sports News HQ can exclusively confirm.

The Portuguese put pen to paper at a central London hotel at around 5pm on Thursday to succeed Louis van Gaal as the new boss at Old Trafford.

Sky Sports News HQ exclusively broke the news after Mourinho returned home at 5.20pm with documents in his hand and a bottle of red wine, having met with United's executive vice chairman Ed Woodward to complete the deal.


Source ...http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/10293151/jose-mourinho-appointed-manchester-united-boss

congrat .... try and post your timeline on timeline thread.. good luck...

lekansola:
@Justwise and Others in the House,
i want to say a BIG THANK YOU......
i collected my UK VISA TODAY

One thing we should all remember is .... this forum is to help others .. We all have experience different pathways with Visa application and Immigrations... so we are bound to express situations with our knowledge and experience but condemning or judging others is highly wrong...


Legally, an immigration officer is whom have the right to guide and advice an applicant... but i notice people condemn, judge and conclude on here which is highly wrong because none here has the right to do so...



OPINION IS WHAT WE ARE GIVING HERE BUT IF ANYONE KNOWS BEST THEN GIVE ADVISE

Opinion a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

Advising offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone

Enjoy your weekend and watch UCL...

My opinion is keep calm and dont rush in making any decisions.....
You should definitely put in a strong case.... Yes it is about money for them....since in a week thousands of applications are put in by nigerians.

ECO are bound to make mistakes.... but dont make wrong decisions... When applying again make sure your mom writes a personal letter explaining what happened to her ... she should not get too carried away with emotions but she should make them realize there mistakes ; i believe the lawyer should know what to write up.

Good luck and will keep u in my prayers..

phardey:
I understand they are really looking for flimsy excuses not to give us visas.
But I know they are wrong and I intend to fight this to the last. Accusing her and banning is so wrong. She has excellent travel history. Never ever stayed beyond a month while visiting the UK.

If I didnt move back here. I'm almost certain she wont even try to apply for a UK visa.
They have no reason.

Infact, my lawyer said we could them because the Business Name is registered to her.
Just no reason for them to refuse her this time.

I'm stating to think everything is about money for them. This is wrong. She was wrongly accused

You are right .... but most times those countries exaggerates and lie.... There was a time an independent firm evaluated how UK embassy treats Nigerians and africa applications.. Chief inspector to the UKBA, John Vine, said many visas were incorrectly rejected after employees "disregarded or misinterpreted" evidence. Some applicants were being refused for failing to provide information that had not been originally requested, he said.
The agency(UKBA) said it took the findings "seriously" and would improve training

Even as much as we know some nigerians applicant too go into some funny acts, this countries representatives also makes silly mistakes that cost as much as the acts some nigerians go into but at the end of it ... who pays the price ..na WE...

http://nigerianwatch.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=223:nigerian-visa-applicants-unfairly-advised-on-documentation-requirements&catid=87&Itemid=2


The funny thing is the UK at times mislead people... even this UKBA mislead there own MPs and parliament ... read the story below

http://immigrationmatters.co.uk/uk-border-agency-misled-parliament-over-asylum-case-backlog.html


I just hope for a change that will make the outside world see us more for whom we are (cos average Nigerians are GOOD PEOPLE... )

ifyalways:
Seems most countries now including South Africa are not too keen on giving Nigerians visa.

Too bad for people trying so hard to get out or simply go on vacation.

Davdar:
Hi everyone

Please can someone help explain this email to me. I sent email to the tribunal regarding my husband appeal. They sent this email back and am a bit confused.

The IA10 (Notice of Pending Appeal) was sent to the Appellant, Representative (if applicable) and Respondent on the 01/12/2016. This notice is for your information only as it is for the Embassy to action.



We can confirm that we have received the respondent bundle.



No further action is required from you at this stage.



Please quote your Tribunal Appeal Number in all correspondence when contacting us, as we may not be able to assist you without it.



**Please note that a Sponsor is only entitled to receive the Notice of Hearing. No other document will be sent to a Sponsor**

Appeal process is a waiting game.... as they said you will have to do nothing but to wait... your sponsor will receive notice of hearing.., Just HOPE and PRAY...

if your partners passport expired , that is fine... but if yours has expired you should go get a new one ASAP.... because embassies only give valid visa on valid passport... @dday101 is right no embassy will issue visa on expired passport

Fifi123:
Does wrong partner's passport's expiry date affect visa, if submitting a new application with wrong passport expiry date with my passport to embassy to stamp visa on it?
Because my partner's passport was expired
Kindly answer

LMAOOO... u want tomatoes... ok no worry .. HOW MANY CARATS of tomatoes u want? lol

Lexusgs430:
I dey o. How your week? When una travel finish, make una no forget to send us canned tomatoes.
Thank you

Yes they want to justify it .. and also... if it is settlement there is BRP factor.... they kind of consider it ...there is NEW BRP rules for overseas applicants. Here is the international rollout schedule for biometric resident permits for overseas applicants for visas of longer than 6 months. Once a country goes live you will receive a temporary vignette in your passport which gives you 30 days from the visa issue date to travel to the UK and you have 10 days after arrival to collect your BRP from a designated post office.

https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...chedule_v2.pdf

Information on BRP for overseas applicants:

https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...RP_leaflet.pdf

egal22:
Ok thanks and am happy for her as well....they want to justify the standard visa applications...

CHISOS!!!!! lexsus u never cease to amaze me ... lol. Imagine i come give u news now u dey tease me again... see human being oo lolol...
Na Chisos go help u ... hope u r good though bruv....i don xhange u to lezsus....lol

Lexusgs430:
Congratulations Madam Zinfly. But hold on o, y be say nah tunderule2016 dey give us the good news?
Oga tunderule2016, no let Oga catch u o, abi you b Madam Zinfly Secretary abi tsetse fly don bite zinfly?

Yes i am so happy for her... she submitted on March 1st .... it is exactly 12 weeks.... so keep faith my sister it is well..


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Hello my lexus friend...

the party is @ ZINFLY house ... her husband has received her visa(Settlement) today .... so the PARI is at her place lolol as u asked before.. lol

Lexusgs430:
Ehen, a clear case of priority application. How would UK Government (lovers of taxation), justify priority vs normal application?
When I talk Madam zinfly would give me red card!!!

LOL them no dey smile at all ooo
They use every trick in the book to refuse... that is why one has to submit and pay attention to details before submitting anything ... then add baba God join....

All men/women upset.... lolol dem dey rip naija in all shape or form....but wetin we go do than to pay... no we wan travel na...

phardey:
Excuse my English please? This people think they are mini Gods and we have to worship them. They just refuse people on very stupid reasons.
Imagine Exchange rate is £1 to N308. So?

Wahali... Im too upset!!!