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Just curious , did she kneel down to greet the king (OBA)

ChangeIsCostant:
Wife of the president, Aisha Buhari who is currently in Oyo state met with the Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Saliu Adetunji at his palace yesterday. The first lady was accompanied by governor Abiola Ajimobi and his wife -Mrs. Ajimobi.... Mrs Buhari is in Oyo State in continuation of her nationwide free health screening programme for women, under the Future Assured Initiative.

Source; http://www.nationalhelm.net/2016/04/aisha-buhari-pays-courtesy-visit-to.html

USA visa does not require documents....Most times. Your interview is what speaks (US Visitor Visa) .
Note: In some cases you might be asked to provide a document but from my experience USA visitor visa do not often require documents when going for interview.

kaffie2:
which other country can I process that does not require too many document?

aodis: Just to add to what Nairacountry said... Please Bruv you need to tell the 100% truth... it is not being refused that counts but banning of 10 years also for lying with documents. So please and please be 100% open no one here is trying to judge anyone but we are trying to help each other . Please dont see his message as attacking you but he is trying to make you see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Have a blessed week

nairacountry:
You are not doing yourself any good by saying that from DSA you become account officer blabla. That isn't true. Only one out of the pack get d conversion you are talking of (remember WITHDRAWAL is about the weakest link)
I know much more than you think about Direct Sales Agent or DSR as some other banks tag theirs. Your contract letter will state clearly Wat type of employment you hold and d coy you hv contract with (which is not directly D bank as you portray! I presumed IBTC judging by your stated income).
It will do you well than bad if PURE facts are stated here for appropriate insights to how you can achieve your dreams of getting a visa.
My 2cents sir

The best will be yours IJN..

The most important thing is to do what is right i.e. submitting all required documents. Then leave every to prayer.

The pictures on whatsapp, records of the stipends if you have them and please make sure the pictures have dates , if they do not put it yourself. As for whatspp ( if you can get records that shows date timeline fine, they do not have to see the words in it .. but if you have no choice just print it off like that).

Arrange the documents well. There is a thread that explains how you arrange documents under Travel; read about arrangement.

aodis:
Thank you, actually my brother and I are bearing the same surname, and I have pictures where he snap with me on my convocation, he normally sends me some monthly stipends and I chat regularly on watsap email. He doesn't have a child yet, and I have keke here. I just hope 4d best lol

Ok then if they will then you are fine then. I really do not understand banking structure but what matters most is they need to show that you are a staff on leave. As i have explained before

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

You are fine.... I will advice that in your brother letter, he needs to stress how much he has missed you and how much seeing you is important. Is birth certificate should be submitted and you should also submit too.

Explain about your relationship with you brother in the additional information box. Does your keke bring in returns and is it deposited into your bank account?

aodis:
It's not a permanent contract, because that is the means they you in the bank ladder. From DSA, you get ur promotion become a senior DSA the an account officer. So it is part of the bank structure. Any one coming in will go thr the channel. So that why I said they will introduce me as a staff of the bank. I have spoken to my hr!

Is it contract or permanent or in some case some company uses the word STAFFED worker. Or are you a contract worker?

aodis:
6-7 months!

aodis:
Thanks the bank is giving me an introduction letter, letter of leave, but tie with my brother. Or family what do I need to show, am not married and don't have kids either. My brother and I have same surnames. And off the bank will give me in a letter headed paper. And what can I write in the additional information box. It's owning like 3 or 2 keke worth a property?

How long have you worked with the bank ? Need to know that.... Yes owing a KEKE is property

Car registration papers and/or car evaluation
o Confirmation of property ownership – including rates bill
o Investments and/or savings

Evidence to consider in assessing genuine relationship

In assessing whether there is a genuine relationship, the ECO will consider the nature of the relationship, how you met the person, how often you communicate and by what method you use to communicate.A genuine relationship may generally be presumed when your proposed sponsor is a parent, spouse, child, sibling, or employer. However, it is not sufficient to merely state that you are related to the person without providing evidence of the relationship. In many cases, a birth or marriage certificate identifying you or the proposed sponsor will suffice.

If your sponsor is based in the UK, you must also provide evidence of regular communication or contact by reference to phone records, Whatsapp or Facebook records, email, money remittances, greetings or anniversary cards, etc. The burden to provide evidence of a genuine relationship becomes more pronounced where your proposed sponsor is an aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, cousin, etc. In many cases, official documentary proof of such a claimed relationship may be lacking. You must therefore provide evidence that the person has ongoing financial commitments to you or has previously sponsored other relatives.

For example, the officer may doubt your claimed sponsorship if you submitted documents affirming your uncle’s willingness to pay for your visit, but fail to provide satisfactory evidence of why your uncle will be willing to pay for the cost of your trip when he has not provided you with any previous or ongoing financial commitment or has no history of paying for other family members to visit the UK or elsewhere.

Sponsorship inside the UK

Your friend or relative in the UK may provide you with maintenance and/or accommodation provided they are not in breach of any immigration rule at the time of the decision on your application. In addition, the officer must be satisfied that your sponsor has enough funds available to adequately support themselves and anyone normally dependent on them, as well as you.
It will therefore not be sufficient to merely provide evidence of their bank statements and other supporting documents showing their ability to pay for you. They must explain in their letter the number of any dependents they have, the amount of money they propose to spend on you, and a statement that this should be sufficient to maintain them, their dependents and you.

aodis:
Thanks the bank is giving me an introduction letter, letter of leave, but tie with my brother. Or family what do I need to show, am not married and don't have kids either. My brother and I have same surnames. And off the bank will give me in a letter headed paper.

nairacountry is definitely right, you will be denied a visa straight up... so dont waste the application fee... Just explore here more in nigeria and get things sorted

kaffie2:
currently I'm not working, not married, no children I'm actually going there to explore probably I can get a PT job before coming home

It can fly only if you can show strong ties to Nigeria... You will need more than letter of introduction; how long have you been working with the bank?. You need to provide your employment contract. if you have properties or shares you need to attach that. Property documents(optional), Investment documents ( optional) but they are important.

Evidence of family ties

Marriage certificate (if married)

Wedding / Family pictures (if married)

Child(ren) birth certificates(optional)

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

As for who is sponsoring you ..... Needs to provide Much more document But try using the sponsor that you both share last name that will help much more... but if otherwise .. then you will have to show what connects you both. Reasons that you have to go spend your leave with him or her?

Letter of sponsor,
Payslip
Bank statement
Bio data page
Rights ( The BRP or citizenship status)
Birth certificate (optional)


In the additional information box, you will need to explain a lot in there..

Your chances are slim but you can try if you can get this documents.... you have a chance

Good luck

aodis:
Good evening, I need some clarifications, I would be going on leave and would like to visit the UK.my brother is a citizen of UK and intends to write a letter of invitation stating he will take care if my accommodation, feeding and my sister too is ready to be a co sponsor as she is willing to buy my ticket and drop her statement. My brother too will drop his statement. presently I work in one of the commercial banks as a DSA( direct sales agent). They are not paying much at all. Our sakary is at the range of 50k. But the bank is willing to give a letter of introduction, and my leave request! Will this fly!

Yes your uncle can sponsor your trip... But you will have to submit along some documents which must defend visa refusal. But before i can give you my full view i will need answers to this questions..

Who is inviting you ?
Where will u be staying ?

Supporting documents are one of many factors a consular/visa officer will consider for your visa application...

Consular/visa officers look at each application individually and consider professional, social, cultural and other factors during application. may look at your specific intentions , family situation, and your long range plans and prospect within your country of residence. Each case examined individually and is accorded ever consideration under the law.

Ladon7:
Gd aftrrnoon, pls can my uncle serve as my sponsor to UK. I am Married wit 3kids , i wanted my husband to stand as my sponsor but we have an ongoing Project which is gulping our money. Dats why i decide to use my uncle Who has a Company and paying his tax regularly. Am a federal govt worker Civil. Wit acct balance of 350, my monthly salary is 110k. But am doing cooperative and large chunk of my salary is goin der. Mwhile i intend to collect my saving Wen travelling. I want to apply for holiday visa. He has a Company and pays tax regularly.

Simmons is so right.... you need to think through proper.. as he said think wisely before you consider UK as the next step... read more below...

First published: 14 July 2015
Last updated: 30 July 2015


The government announced changes to the Immigration Rules on 13 July. Many of these affect Tier 4 of the points-based system.

The main changes will:

stop new students at publicly funded colleges from working, bringing them in line with those at private colleges (from August)
allow university students to study a new course at the same level but only where there’s a link to their previous course or the university confirms that this supports their career aspirations. There will be credibility interviews and sanctions against universities who abuse this rule (from August)

ban college students from extending their Tier 4 visas in the UK unless they are studying at an ‘embedded college’, one which has a formal, direct link to a university that is recognised by the Home Office. This will require them to leave and apply for a new visa from outside the UK if they wish to study another course (from November)

ban college students from being able to switch visas to Tiers 2 or 5 in the UK, and require them to apply from outside the UK (from November)

reduce the time limit for study at further education level from 3 years to 2 years. This brings the maximum period into line with the length of time British students generally spend in further education (from November)

stop Tier 4 dependants from taking a low or unskilled job, but allow them to take part-time or full-time skilled work (from the autumn)

spikesC:
Can you give more details?

You can never know until you receive your passport.... Stay positive....
Because it is fast does not mean you are refused... so be positive and go receive your visa and please post your time line ont he time line section

mimikoko:
Good day all, I applied for a UK 6 month tourist visa and did biometrics on Friday afternoon at the Abuja TLS office. I just got an email that a decision has been made. It feels too soon to me. What do you guys think?

post your questions on the right time line.... and i believe there are so many people that will help that you should be rest assured.

kaffie2:
hello house, I'm new here and I really want to contribute on this topic. who is available to help me?

check the processing time here ... You days starts counting from BIOMETRIC DAY!!!!! no weekend included...

https://www.gov.uk/visa-processing-times

Family Visit (6 months or less)
Most applications are processed within 15 days.
Number of days to process application 3 days 5 days 10 days 15 days 30 days
% of applications decided 2% 40% 72% 99% 100%

ajirapsy:
I have been following this thread for quite sometime. This is my first time of commenting on it. I sincerely commend everyone that has contributed in one way or the other. There are numerous lessons to be learnt here if one takes his/her time to go through most of the pages on this thread. I know it could be daunting, trust me. One thing I know is you would be glad you did.

Does anyone know the current timeline for UK Family Visitor Visa? I submitted an application at Churchgate VI on the 13th of this month. Wife has been contacted via phone to confirm my visit but up till this very moment, i have not received a decision made email. It is my first UK visa application.

here is the right link; chose any location you wish
https://uk.tlscontact.com/ng/LGV/splash.php

Here you can read more about the premium service you are asking about
https://uk.tlscontact.com/ng/los/page.php?pid=added_value_services

You will get to pay for everything online . Good luck

Ibs45bae:
Hi all....when booking the booking the appointment after handin in the application....what's the difference between premium lounge and primetime...plus that tpcontact.Co. UK website doesnt exist...so when going for biometrics would it be something I would need to pay the cash to them or how will it work

Yes you are right.... Twisted but successful... Thank you and will keep you posted!!

Saratkum:
Yepp was horrid! But i guess in some twisted way it was actually for the best :| Thanks hun, bestest of lucks for u n ur other half x

I do see your point and example.. and if you read the thread very very...good and unbiased; I said Visitor visa application which was applied for in VI was issued at ABuja.... this was a visitor visa....

Dude please because am in uk does not mean am not updated or i dont help people with UK Visa....so as i said everyone situation depends on how UKVI tackles your application... your last paragraphs (@ tunde... U are in UK and You believe in reading thru UKBA website, Frontpagelawyer had applied so many times and afterwards he got the visa,) Please try not to say things you do not know... because already you judging but i will stop at that..

and please when talking about VISA people should try to specify is it VISITOR VISA or SETTLEMENT VISA!!! but just saying visa complicates everything ....

I stand to be corrected but again i will repeat the Visitor visa issued to a family of two applied for at VI was issued from ABJ..

Me being in Uk does not justify my knowledge and experience so i disregard that point... but every other point u have made is noted.. and thanks ... but also, remember Every one case is different and handle differently . As you have stated Uk embassy sent a delegate to a microfinance... I have never heard that before but i have learnt from your sister case...


Someone said earlier UK only email bank.., However in a case years back UKBA called my bank this case u mentioned they sent a delegate which i have never heard but it is not impossible.. thanks again for sharing

Case closed not talking on this issue anymore...

Have a blessed Wednesday everyone!!! clamgo on my mind!!!

askari01:
Frontpagelawyer and tunderule2016... relax pls. Experience is the best Teacher, I want to state categorically that all applications submitted at VI center are treated in Sheffield UK.... All applications submitted at Ikeja center are treated in LAGOS.

My Aunt submitted her application last year at ikeja, and her visa was issued here in Nigeria which shows on her visa.

My friend submitted on a Friday at VI centre, church gate tower in lagos and my friends mum got a call from sheffield UK on Monday and few days later when we got the parcel on the 6th of April, 2016, the visa shows that place of issued- SHEFFO.

@ tunde... U are in UK and You believe in reading thru UKBA website, Frontpagelawyer had applied so many times and afterwards he got the visa, I am not an agent but I have helped so many people around me to couple documents for UK visa. UK can spend more than your application fee to verify whatever document submitted. The embassy sent a delegate from lagos to verify a microfinance statement account last year, Finally and I quote, sheffield and Ikeja belongs to the same UK Embassy. Shikenna

Saratkum:
Nope but i believe only cz we were interviewed at our wedding day registeration! Back in 2014, we got married here in the UK and the day of our registeration hubby's student visa had expired 2 weeks ago. We had a 2hrs separate interogation by UK immigartion officers to establish whether our relationship is genuine, they let us get married in the end so i guess they were satisfied! Lol

WOW....2 hrs...
congratulations and have a happy marriage..life

I never doubt you my dear... As for the Bank statement either way via email or phone call they contact banks because , when i used my bank statement once for a family.... i was contacted by my bank that the UK embassy called .. requesting if the funds were genuine but my bank never disclosed the balance... Anyways, the funny thing about visa is every situation is different for each person... It all depends on the circumstances.

What was funny to me was i never commented on your post or thread but if i get accused of something i try to clear my name off. Anyways, your point is noted.. cheers

ifyalways:
Na wao.

I still maintain that VI applications are sent to and treated at Sheffield. On the package or rejection letter, it's there " Sheffo"
People have being called on phone from Sheffield for visit visas when they invite family or friends. 2 people even affirmed that on this thread.

Embassies don't call to confirm bank statements, they email the banks concerned.

No one here is all knowing or an island. We are here to help each other, so all this pettiness is uncalled for, IMO

nairacountry:
tunderule2016 and FrontPageLawyer, You both should sheath your swords please. Let's move on thanks

Noted... and thanks...

Show me in the attachment where it mentioned tunder2016.... You are just confused if you can not just answer the simple question... Munch where i went against the person you claimed.... You are a waste of my time... It was a good laugh though but try to know it is a forum... when speaking include links, saves you from been confused.... and stop using 18 000 Naira... it is 52 pounds i believe that is what you are referring to.

We are not professional here so stop claiming professional, at work we can all be professional , here there is nothing like professional...

Lastly , you better apologize or i will come meet you there ... LASTMA has been called to come settle our convo... knowledge is always shared stop accusing and pointing fingers, i stand to be corrected any time but with facts and relevant links. so read everything before u start typing and see the attachment.

Enjoy your evening Mr Lecturer... You sounded like one of my Lecturer Back in OAU lol....lmaoo

FrontPageLawyer:
Apologise for misleading people? Done talking

I still put TLS link for you .... and you are saying i should not say what i dont know . EMA binu SIR!!! Good luck and keep pitying.

FrontPageLawyer:
MR MAN. Don't say what you don't know. Haba!!! It is N18,000 extra, it is included in your visa fee if you're using Ikeja.

Dude..... READ!!!! and answer my question about what you quoted me saying.. did you see my message . You are accusing the wrong Human being.... that alone shows you are confused.... go and read when you speaking say facts ok... You owe me a big APOLOGY!!!! because u confused me to another and secondly , you tagged 18000 naira , next time say 52 pounds, then i will understand you clearer...

Good luck to you and for record purposes .... i can show you facts that my outcome on UK visa is excellent... I could be getting paid for this but i do it for free .. personal reasons... this is a way of giving back to my country as i Live here in UK...

Listen dude, i am not a professional i only give my knowledge and experience , for you it might be unprofessional but to me i am geninue and honest about me and i proof my words with links...

What is unprofessional about it... do you know how much stupid mistakes they have made on nigerians appliciation. Go and ask Mr google your friend it will tell you that THE UKBA was underfire for the wrong denial of applications coming from africa especially nigeria..

Anyways , i do not have time for this... YOU BETTER apologize or else.... you also will get a mis taken identity, because you have accused me wrongly

FrontPageLawyer:
My Tuesday is well. I come here to help and give valid and useful information to great people because this same forum blessed me. I get more than 60 PMs in one month but unfortunately I don't respond to personal messages because of the doctrines here which includes transparency and honesty. So my brother I am not bothered with your inconsequential tales. I don't need fame. I don't run a visa consultancy service, but project management firm. This is where I spend my leisure except on weekends.

My point is simple. Don't mislead people here. Don't come here to tell us UK Government can't spend money calling banks to get information because they're stingy. It's unprofessional.

Since you don't know Ikeja charge N18,000 extra to submit an application. I won't forgive you on this one. You also do not know Ikeja's timeline is different from Victoria Island's. I forgive your ignorance for this one, but my brother you goofed seriously as an agent. I don't just come here to post, I do extensive research.

I pity anyone that listens to you.

LMAOOOOOO

Lexusgs430:
No worry, I go get LASTMA to referee the bout. You are in safe hands. LOL

Lexus Help oooo one Lecturer here is about to slaughter me lolol.... see pure BEEF!!! i think you need to buy another boxing gloves bruv...

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.

Wow... thanks for this share!!! again lol i am curious about if you were interviewed or your husband?

Saratkum:
Thought I'd update this timeline or rather correct it in some level..

Jan 8th 2016- Online Application submitted
Jan 12th - Hubby attended his Biometric in Lagos
Jan 21st- Documents recieved by the Sheffield office.
March 30th- Decision made email from Sheffield sent to our solicitor.
March 31st- TLS contact update and email about decision being made.
April 5th- TLS contact passport ready for collection update and email (Exactly 12 weeks on this day).
**From the excitement we didnt realise the actual passport wasnt stamped till the evening^^;;; We frantically started contacting our solicitor and the Sheffield office the next day and got an apologetic email from Sheffield admiting the error and asking us to resubmit the passport.

April 7th- Passport resubmited in Ikeja
April 13th- Email from Sheffield passport arrived and will be stamped and sent back same day
April 14th- Another email confirming its been sent and collect in 3-5days
April 18th- TLS update passport ready for collection
April 19th- Passport collected and finally actually STAMPED! With new decision letter giving us another 30days visa commencing on April 13th.
April 22nd-The hubby arrived and welcomed by the UK immigration officer for 20-30mins interrogation before being let go xD Its so good to have him back!

I doubt it will happen to any1 else but still...
Lesson to all: Plz do check ur passport when u collect in between jumping up n down after reading a successful decision letter. Good Luck to those still waiting xx

Saratkum:
Thought I'd update this timeline or rather correct it in some level..

Jan 8th 2016- Online Application submitted
Jan 12th - Hubby attended his Biometric in Lagos
Jan 21st- Documents recieved by the Sheffield office.
March 30th- Decision made email from Sheffield sent to our solicitor.
March 31st- TLS contact update and email about decision being made.
April 5th- TLS contact passport ready for collection update and email (Exactly 12 weeks on this day).
**From the excitement we didnt realise the actual passport wasnt stamped till the evening^^;;; We frantically started contacting our solicitor and the Sheffield office the next day and got an apologetic email from Sheffield admiting the error and asking us to resubmit the passport.

April 7th- Passport resubmited in Ikeja
April 13th- Email from Sheffield passport arrived and will be stamped and sent back same day
April 14th- Another email confirming its been sent and collect in 3-5days
April 18th- TLS update passport ready for collection
April 19th- Passport collected and finally actually STAMPED! With new decision letter giving us another 30days visa commencing on April 13th.
April 22nd-The hubby arrived and welcomed by the UK immigration officer for 20-30mins interrogation before being let go xD Its so good to have him back!

I doubt it will happen to any1 else but still...
Lesson to all: Plz do check ur passport when u collect in between jumping up n down after reading a successful decision letter. Good Luck to those still waiting xx

Thanks for this share....

can you also post this on this thread below under travel , so we can keep accumulating records to help other people...

Travel / Post Your UK Visa Timeline Here!

FrontPageLawyer:
@tunderule2016 Submission of application at Teleperfomance Ikeja attracts extra N18,000 and applications are treated here in Nigeria and it takes from 5-14 working days for UKBA to reach a decision, while at Teleperformance Victoria Island, you don't have to pay the extra charges aside your visa fee and applications are treated at Sheffield UK. @ifyalways was right.

Maybe if you have spoken the right words then i might have even understood what you were talking about ... An additional 52 pounds not 18000 naira... please try to always quote the UK GOV quote not your own... and there is noting in here that states... Because of that payment you will be getting your application reviewed at ABUJA... LMAO!! dude you are lost!!


An additional fee of £52 will be charged to use this visa application centre of Lagos Ikeja. You must pay this fee at the same time you pay your visa fee and before you attend the Lagos Ikeja visa application centre. Failure to pay this fee in advance will result in your appointment being cancelled.

LINK HERE... https://uk.tlscontact.com/ng/los/index.php