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favouredjb:
@Beecrofty,sofry sofry o,

vicjustice,i love dos pictures ,they are very nice,i feel like travelling to italy and spain rite now!lol,kip it up,and change your camera

With appreciating people like you, i'm encouraged to do more. Thank you, dear.
Oh yes, i've done that already, i returned the camera to Argos (where i bought it), the Camera was Sony and it was pretty expensive, but they claim it had some manufacturer error that made the blurry images, they've since replaced it with a new one and render their apologies.

eddy1977:
its good that you have great ambitions to further your education; but be carefull with Russia.one of the worse country for a black man.they hate blacks like hell.
in your shoes,i would prefer ukraine even though its not that different from russia.

Your advice is just like telling someone to be careful with the Lions and to ignore the Tigers.
   My friend, Russia and Ukraine are about the same, their languages are very similar, the alphabets are shared, and they communicate with one Language and share a common border; besides, almost half of Ukrainian citizens are ethnic Russians.
   From my personal experience, my conscience will not allow me to advice anyone to pursue a career in any of these countries. Yes, there are some Nigerian students already living in these countries, but i don't think you'd like to know how they're managing: i don't think you'd like to live in constant fear of being stabbed or shot. So, it's  not worth it to study in a cowardice hide and seek situation. These are countries where a black man is so afraid to walk alone in an empty street or stay in a static position for 20 minutes because, there's this constant warning in your heart to leave quickly before deadly Skinhead racists attack you. Read my article at:
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-94557.0.html

Pittbaby:
The time frame you have stated is what i saw for the K3 visa which is the Marriage visa . The official time frame for the K-1 which is the fiancee visa is 2-6 months . I may be wrong just wanted to make sure there is no confusion in the difference b/w K-1 and K-3

Oh, i thought the guy was talking about a spouse visa, i just learnt he meant Fiance visa

abyte:
I was wandering if anyone could clarify if I could still fly into Nigeria with my old unexpired passport. I intend to get the new E passport once in Lagos.
This would be mid April this year.

Thanks in advance.

Is it indicated in your valid passport that it is illegal to use it once a new version of the Nigerian passport is out?

babalase:
how many months does it take to get a fiance visa from the day of filling, my american wife filled for me last week,just need to know, i learnt it takes many months while some say 3 months, pls let me know if you have an idea.

I know it is frustrating to hear the reality, but you need to know it.
  Officially, the waiting period before a decision is reached depends on a lot of factors relating to the circumstances of the American citizen, and then that of the spouse ie, if there is a compelling reason for urgency that requires the (American) spouse to be united with her husband or his wife, then, the embassy can reach a decision as after 4 months time, in other cases, it might take up to 21 months period: therefore, the official time frame for a spousal visa to the United states is between 4 and 21 months.
  Bear in mind that more than 90% of spouse visa applicants get their decisions within the last 3 months of the time frame. which means, you'd be looking forward for a decision after 18 months of waiting: and yet, the age long waiting does not guarantee you the visa.
 This is a delay tactic that has proven to be effective in the Homeland Security method of testing marriages as most bogus ones don't usually survive such tests.
*Your wife must be in full time employment
*Must be residing in a property that can accommodate you (and her dependants if any)
*Must have adequate savings to sustain you for a considerable period of time
*Must not be a questionable character
*Must have evidence of regular correspondence with you
*Must have adequate knowledge of you and about you*
*Above all, both of you must apply wisdom with understanding to immigration rules.

Some comments (or should i call them advice) here are totally irrelevant and unreasonable.
  Why would any wrong man claim to be her father, and besides, if any one does, are there no DNA technologies in Nigeria to verify it?
  Also, why would any scammer (pretending to be her Dad) "play her to provide him with a UK visa"? She's almost 35 and we are talking about a Dad in his 60s, so of what interest is the UK visa to a man old enough to be her father?
  The Lady doesn't need to ask questions in order to find out whether any reporting man is her biological father, DNA will confirm that.

Waxxy:
Michelle,
If you are able to establish the fact that Ken is from the Sijuwade Royal family (ask your mum if he ever mentioned this to her), then i think you should contact Chief Dele Momodu. He is the publisher of Nigeria/Africa's largest glossy (Ovation Magazine, google it) and he is very close to the Sijuwade's. Well, he is close to anyone that matters in NIGERIA. I guess you can find him on facebook or through his magazine. If you are able to get his attention, I can bet you that he'll only make one phone call and your problem would be solved.

Actually, i see that the name can be used with or without the W
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/search/?ref=search&q=sijuade&init=quick

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/search/?ref=search&q=Sijuwade&init=quick

davidsoj:
Nop bro

I mean her e-mail so as to avoid
pple sendin spam mails to her mail
not her identification. Pardon me

U knw say na english dey disturb me? lol

@Poster: I think dos infos
are gud enuf and i just hope and
pray u get wat u want


I 4got 2 add dis: I'm usin my bro's id cos i was banned some minutes ago.
SHALOM

You busted yourself ,

suxes2005:
@OP
remove your i.d. and let every1 talk
4rm dis place.

Friend, why did you recommend that she removes her ID? But what ID do you mean, are you talking about her names?
I think there's need for her not to be anonymous or faceless, she's looking for someone who needs to be identified, therefore, she needs to reveal her identity in order to find the individual.
I'm still wondering why Nigerians so much believe that one has to be anonymous and faceless in order to use a public forum

Do you have any other information about him?
   Please, give as much information as you know, ask your mother for further help; to explain more about him, as much as she knew. Trust me, you might just get the help that you need from this site, someone (from Sweden) some time ago found his father by the help of Nairaland, so, don't give it up, keep posting and keeping us updated to make this thread active as we do whatever we can to help out. Goodluck!

aysometin:
Hey OP,
Wish you all the best in your search, but be careful so many people would start posing as 'Ken Sijuade' to you.

Have u got a picture or any clue at all?

DNA will verify him.

tayo2010:
Dear N'Landers

I have overstayed my 3 months Visiting Visa in Nigeria. How can I extend my departure date or renew my visa here in Nigeria. Also when I intend to travel out of Nigeria, will there be any problems?

Answers needed pls.

You must have loved Nigeria so much that you overstayed a three months visiting visa in the country. You didn't mention your naturalization and this makes me wonder whether you're a citizen of a country that prohibit dual citizenship otherwise, with the understanding that you're of Nigerian origin as your username suggests, i'll recommend you get a Nigerian passport as well.
   If that is however not the case, then, you have to consult Nigerian immigration and explain your situation: with some cash as is the system (not necessarily for bribing, but rather for motivation and appreciation for a good job). If you don't know their local station, then go to the Airport immigration office and it will be sorted. Do not make the mistake of ignoring it until your departure date otherwise, the law enforcers would be really delighted to feast on your negligence by enforcing more than the law for personal profit.

justwise:
Get lost and while you do that stick that worthless e-book in your backside.

Honestly, i don't see anything wrong with the "e-book" nor with the intention to distribute them for profilt: the book was written by someone with the intention of distributing them for profit, so, it's up to anyone to either purchase it or leave it for those who will. This is my sincere opinion.

hailolive:
does this also apply to someone who is in this category you mentioned and who has a child in the uk with a fiancee and wanting to apply for a child grant access visa.

YES, it applies, i quote:

Vicjustice:
. . . The sad truth is: you didn't receive the ban from making subsequent applications, but rather you received the ban from obtaining a UK visa of any category . So, it's up to you to apply a hundred or a thousand times while under a ban, but you will never be given a visa except after the ten years ban expires.

gongo aso:
@poster
nice points u've got with excellent advice.
but u could have done this thread a whole lot of good without use of the word 'binning' in the title.

Thank you. But do you know of a more appropriate word?

maxtum:
Thanks Guys! my intents were to re apply again and send all the informations i have with me.

But as you guys have advised i would relax and wait for 6 months. Do you guys think other wise?

Actually, it is allowed for you to apply again and again, but you do not stand much of a chance of obtaining the visa with the said informatitions and that questionable bank account statement. Therefore, i've suggested that you give it six months to enable you build up an acceptable statement: know that it is required of applicants to produce bank account statements that must display transactions with six months history.

maxtum:
Hi All,

I really need you guys help on this one!

I applied for a tourist visa for the first time in my life after filling all necessary details; i even sent as well, a letter from the bank.

Coupled with the fact that i have a comprehensive insurance for my car, my letter of employment coupled with letter from GTB saying that am a signatory to the family account even though i work full time in another company.

Am on lease facility for a Generator, which ends by March of this month. i brought a Big Generator for my place. I also noticed that when my office transfers my salary to my account it reads “Fund transfer”.

Guys please go through the details from the embassy and tell me how to proceed.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IT’S A UK VISA.

“in considering your application overall, i am not satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that you meet the requirement of paragraph 41 of the immigration Rules HC 395.

You state that you will pay for your proposed trip to the uk. You have submitted your bank statement as evidence of finance. This account was running at a considerer ably lower balance until recently. I note that one large deposit of N 1,100 (£ 4508 exchange rate of N 244 £1) were paid in on 11/02/10.You have not provided evidence of the origin of these cash payment. I acknowledge that you have declared additional income in the form of you family company. However you have not provided any evidence of this. This indicates that the account has been artificially inflated so i am not satisfied that it represents a true reflection of your financial circumstances. This leads me to doubt that these funds are available for your trips. Therefore, on the balance of probabilities, i am not satisfied that you will be maintained and accommodated in the UK without working or having recourse to public funds or are able to meet the cost or return or an onward journey as required by paragraph 41 (vi) and (vii) of HC395.
You state that you will fund your proposed trip to the uk and have submitted you personal bank statement from Gt Bank Plc as evidence of finance. You state your monthly income to be N150, 00 (£615). The credits and balance in your account are not consistent with your declared monthly income. Furthermore i have noted that your salary has not been credited to this account. This further casts doubt on you financial status. On the evidence before i am not satisfied that this statement is a true reflection of your financial circumstances. therefore, on the balance of probabilities, i am not satisfied that you will be maintained and accommodated in the Uk without working or having recourse to public fund or are able to meet the coast of return or am onward journey as required by paragraph 41 (vi) and (vii) of HC 395.


Guys please you advise is highly appreciated.[/b]

The reason for the refusal of your visa application is not a devastating one, you were refused on the basis of financial inconsistency.
   I do understand that perhaps you're worthy of the tour visa because you seem to be capable of maintaining yourself whilst in the UK, yet, you seem to have made a mistake by not preparing your financial evidence in the mode or formation that is acceptable to the visa officer; you see, things are easier when done orderly.
   Unfortunately, this application does not attract the full rights of appeal, otherwise, you would have had enough time to compile further evidence of finance to present during appeal. Now, what you can do is to let it go and give it up to six months to enable you build up a bank account statement that should display evidence of income, wages and salaries: avoid money lodgement because, this is automatic ground for visa refusal.
   Now, considering the reasons of which the visa was refused, you obviously stand a good chance of getting the visa in your next application provided you do some genuine work to your account statement. Please, avoid using anything fake or misleading so you won't have to forget about the UK for ten years if not forever.

oyewolejos:
People who has nothing doing in America are being granted UK visa everyday.I know of one illegal alien who recently got a UK visa so their is no big deal in UK visa for Americans.

Really?

oyewolejos:
I know u are well travelled but Oga,Snopp Dogg wasn't refused Visa it was entry.Any country in the world can refuse anybody entry.Go to Libya and see how they are refusing europeans entry so no big deal about that.Even Nigeria can refuse people entry if they know it would be a risk to National security.EFCC deported the Most talked about Vaswani brothers.
I repeat UK visa is pure water for Americans.They don't need to sweat to get it.Am not talking about entry so don't arhue blindly.
U talked about Farouk but u know that Farouk was given a UK visa before he got his US visa in London.So far your Dad has a huge bank account then UK visa would be issued to u.Pay school fees and get Visa.
I rest my case

Please, get your facts right before making conclussion. Read below and verify the link under:

SNOOP DOGG IS DENIED UK TOUR VISA 
 US rap star Snoop Dogg has been denied a visa to enter the UK on a European tour alongside fellow rapper P Diddy.
He was due to play in London on Tuesday, followed by Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff and Nottingham.

The performer accepted a police caution last year after being arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and affray at Heathrow Airport.

His spokeswoman said he was "mystified" at the decision. Tuesday's London show will go ahead regardless, she added.

P Diddy will appear at the Wembley Arena show, she said.

"Snoop and his team are hoping the British government will reconsider this decision, especially as he has toured here before and sees the UK as being the highlight of the tour," the spokeswoman said.

"He has asked how he can help rectify the situation and would happily talk to and give assurances to officials."

The 35-year-old - whose real name is Calvin Broadus - was held overnight by police in Sweden earlier this month on suspicion of using drugs.

He is also currently facing weapons and drugs charges in the US stemming from three separate arrests in 2006.

Snoop Dogg came to prominence as part of the 1990s gangsta rap scene, scoring hits with What's My Name? and Gin and Juice.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said it could not comment on individual cases. [/size]



http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6491317.stm

oyewolejos:
Guy, UK Visa in the USA is just like pure water.Go to their consulate in L.A here nobody is there. All u need is a letter from your School International Office that you are a student with them and u are enrolled with them and take the letter along with your I-20 to the embassy.If they ask for a sponsor tell them the person sponsoring your education in the USA is the one sponsoring you and take along a hotel reservation in UK with you. After 5 days your Visa is at your doorstep. All they need is whether u are a legal resident in the states. Since u are a legal resident they would definitely give u.
European visas are easy for LEGAL USA RESIDENT
Go ahead and apply for it.If they even see your US Visa they would bow.

Man, this is an invalid argument with claims of exaggerated importance. What do you know about Europe ports of entry? It seems you're not aware that US citizens (like other non-EU citizens) have to fill "landing cards" at UK airports, and they are subjected to immigration questions in order to be considered for entry qualification. Check the UK Border Force and see how many Americans are denied entry to the UK on daily occurrences. Besides, the terrorist, Umar Farouk who obtained a US visa with ease was denied a UK visa; also, if stars like Snoop Dogg and Boy George were refused UK and USA visas on two and three occasions respectively, i wonder why you imagine a UK visa like "pure water". Get your facts right.

Comma:
my friends want to go to China for Business, first of all, he need to get a invitation letter
who can help him, pls leave your email or phone number

If your friend can't make this inquiry by himself, then, how competent is he to make international travel by himself?
   If he doesn't know what it takes to apply for a business visa, then, how vast is he about the business?
   If he needs Nairalanders to provide him an invitation letter, then, how legitimate is his business purpose in China?
   Now, if your friend is indeed a business man, and he intends to travel to China for the purpose, he should have his business associates in china providing him with the invitation, and if he intends travelling to china for personal business shopping, then, he wouldn't need invitation (from Nairalanders) all he needs (among other requirements) are:
* Proof of his business purpose
* Proof of accommodation details
* Proof of finance

uniqued:
I Really need advice regarding this issue. I was formally a student or still a student (have not yet withdrawn from university in UK) on student visa. But some months ago I left UK for USA while my UK student visa is still valid for two more years. I want to go to UK for a vacation and would want to knw if I can use my student visa to travel or not cos I av bin hearing from some people that I might ecounter difficulties passing through UK border force cos they would need to knw wat I am goin
To do der as I am no longer a student or rather am in the process of withdrawin from uni. I was also adviced by a friend to not withdraw from the university but rather tell them I want to take a break for a year before I continue my studies and use this to go pass immigration but I find this method quite cunning so decided to ask my nl folks. I knw all u guys are expert  travel consultants and would have ideas. Lol please I would appreciate it dearly if u guys advice me on what to do as soon as possible thanks.

Student visas are the most highly scruntinised visas, and the holders are the most suspected and questioned travellers by the UK boarder agents. The purpose of which your UK (student) visa was endorsed in your passport was for the intent of studying in the UK as explicitly stated in the terms and condition of the visa. By no way would you be allowed to enter into the country if you breached the condition of which the said visa was issued (such as; seizing to be a student in the UK). Therefore, you're required to obtain a visa suitable for the current purpose of which you are travelling to the UK otherwise, you risk being arrested for attempting to enter the country by applying deception.

earthrealm:
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> Man's inhumanity to man. A bus was ambushed by armed robbers, the
> passengers
> were robbed and despoiled, those that had nothing to give were asked to lie
> down
> on the road face down and the driver on gun point was commanded by the
> robbers to drive the bus over them!!!!
>

Agreed, that image is horrific and disturbing, but from what source is the story?

scantee:
Man's inhumanity to man. A bus was ambushed by armed robbers, the passengers were robbed and despoiled, those that had nothing to give were asked to lie down on the road face down and the driver on gun point was commanded by the robbers to drive the bus over them!!!!

God will help us

Agreed, that image is horrific and disturbing, but from what source is the story?

akanbijm:
I am planning to relocate to Dubai with 3 years woking permit which will be sent by the company that want to employ me over there. But, I am afraid of taking this offer because the job is  for  the unskilled worker and secondly I do not really know what is going on with Nigerians in Dubai.Currently, I have H.N.D in Accounting from one of the polytechics in Nigeria and I have been seaching for job for more than 14 months without seeing any job in Nigeria.I would be happy if the Nigerians in Dubai can help me answer the following questions before I take my final decision.

1. Is it going to  be easy for me to get another  job when I get to Dubai?

2. How is life in Dubai?

3.what should be my expectations in Dubai?

Please, I need advise from those who have knowledge of Dubai.

If you got your visa (or work permit) through the company that would be employing you, then, i'm afraid you can not change your job when you get to Dubai until after a long considerable period of time. Your visa/work-permit was issued subject to the company's support and accepting responsibility for your migration, therefore, you ought to render your services to the company according to the terms and conditions which you must have signed for.
  You may be able to get off the company when the years of contract has expired, but this will be subject to the UAE immigration and naturalization policy whether you're allowed to remain or asked to leave the country.
  Now, talking about how life is in Dubai, my question is: could it be any worse that it is in Nigeria?
  And as for your expectations, my answer is: expect the unexpected.
  So now, considering the fact that you do not have any better offer in Nigeria, i don't see any reason why you should be contemplating on such offer because, judging from the way situations are in Nigeria, your 14 months of jobseeking might just be the beginning of your struggles.

Watch these two videos, and in the first one, you would see that even though the Country-man came clean in his new application, but still he was refused a visa on the basis of the "fraud documents" that he submitted in his previous application. Yet, the cruel visa officer did not advise the mugu applicant that he is under a ban, but the country-man who obviously found no reason for his recent refusal was wise enough to ask about his chance of getting the visa in future application, and the visa officer was obliged to let him know that he had been under a ban even before his recently denied application was made. 
   Now, had this countryman known that he was under a ban, he wouldn't have spent his hard-earned money all through that stress and trouble to apply for a visa that will never be issued him?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSk8EOcuecQ&feature=related


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF5El8RSaTk
   
Now, considering the fact that 9000 fraudulent documents were submitted in just one year, may i please request that you people keep this thread alive so that others would see it and avoid binning their money, this thread can save millions or even billions of Naira.

lakes11111:
Please help, i got an invitation letter U.S, from a friend i never met in person but we talk on the phone, video chat, text, for some while now,what steps pls? we have grown romantically involved, i need tips, thanks nairalanders, love you

How do you define him as a friend when you haven't even met him? This is as meeting a girl on the street and telling her ''i love you''. By the way, what's the basis of your relationship with him?
Your chance of getting a US visa based on an invitation by a stranger is as high as 1% because, you obviously will not be able to provide evidence of substantial relationship; and also, you can not guarantee the embassy that you're not going to be a victim of unscrupulous elements or criminal syndicates or even sex predators.

eljur:
Hi guys,

Iv been reading this forum and and just wanted to say well done for all d practicaladvices and generally the good spirit here.

I have a question - how can you find out when a UK visa has been refused, whether there is a 10 years ban on the person reapplying, or not?
Is there any way you can verify that with the Home Office maybe?
In the refusal letter there isnt anything mention about a ban, jet some documents couldnt be verified, 

Much appreciated!

Unfortunately, except you take measures, you might not be able to find out whether you carry the ten years ban  based on fraudulent or misleading documents presentation, this is the unfair method that the UK embassy uses to punish individuals caught using fake or misleading documents to obtain their visa; they allow them to re-apply unaware of the ban while they extract the visa application fee from unsuspecting applicants.
   You should have asked them of your eligibility to apply again after refusal and they would have told you. But however, if you wish to make subsequent application, you can inquire before making your payment, ask them to inform you of your status before paying the visa fee, it is their duty to notify you of it if you ask them.
   These said, another way you can find out is your own intuition, you should know whether you presented any fake, fraudulent or misleading documents or information to support your application. And if you did, then, there is no two ways about it, you've just been banned (unaware) for ten good years. Period.
The sad truth is: you didn't receive the ban from making subsequent applications, but rather you've been banned from obtaining a UK visa of any category. So, it's up to you to apply a hundred or a thousand times, but you will never be given except after the ten years ban expires.

busybody20:
manmustwac,

Its not advisable you do a arrangee marriage with her!

First of all, You have to show evidence of communication with the lady b4 a dependant visa is given for 2 yrs

I hope you know how much it costs to get a divorce in UK. No be small money oooo and besides it takes time for a case to be decided!

Secondly, The system has a way of getting into pple especially some naijas in uk; What gives you the impression once you marry her she wont change and refuse to get divorced.

UK has got record keeping; it will forever be on record that you were a divorcee, how will you feel about that; If you were to fill forms and always had to tick the divorcee section?

I m certain It will affect your future plans! Do not get your hands burnt if u have Genuine interest in marrying another person later.
It could backfire

Actually, he wouldn't always have to thick a divorce box when filling a form if he re-marries, his current marital situation will be the valid status when filling a form.
   Apart from that, i think your advice is brilliant. And to add to the already good advice, Mr. Manmustwack should bear in mind that in the event of divorce, his "arrangee" wife would be entitled to half of his wealth; and this will not look good on him if his wife decides to legally challenge him with her entitlement of sharing his entire money and and assets by half.