SIENA, WHERE ART THOU!!!?

Somehow, i think it is a one way thinking to think that the UK (or any other popular country) government does make profits from its foreign consulates or embassies by means of visa application fees. The fact is, while some unpopular countries might not be having good turn-outs at their consulates or embassies, a popular country like the UK (and some other EU states), the USA, Canada and Australia with high turn-outs does not make "profit" from visa application as many people imagine.
   Lets take the UK for example, the money its embassies raise from visa applications is a fraction of what the country spends:
*To maintain its Ministry of Foreign Affairs (the staff both in the UK and abroad),
*To maintain its millions of illegal or liability immigrants
*To maintain its Political or economical asylum seekers
*To maintain its foreign residence health/social welfare
*To maintain its Deportation or repatriation costs for undesirable aliens
*To maintain its job creations for welcomed aliens etc.
If my calculation is right, all these maintenances amount to some multi-billion Pounds each year: So, from understanding, it may be wrong to judge that the embassy "business" is a profitable one, it just doesn't go that way.

oyewolejos:

Hi, please my friend want to come to US for a tourist holiday for just 14 days or 21 days. but he need more info on what time of the day to book an appointment for the interview.

   Tourist visa indeed?
   Log on to their web site, you can google it out.

oyewolejos:

he is a cement dealer and he has over 4m naira in a Saving and loan bank ands preparing to get married in 6 months.

   Where would he be getting married in?
   And YES, it would be considered "a tie to come back to(since) he has a very promising business in Niaja". . .

oyewolejos:

does tourist visa need b.t.a when he land in the USA.if yes how much does he need as b.t.a.

   He might be required to show evidence of more than sufficient fund as B.T.A

oyewolejos:

he will be staying in a youth hostel booked online is that ok.

   And it's not bad to stay in a youth hostel, but it will definitely raise questions and doubts in the perspectives of the visa officer as to his financial capability. But why not a reasonable hotel? My friend, hostel doesn't look good on a Nigerian "tourist", it's just not satisfying in the opinion of a visa officer, it's enough evidence of economising costs, and that simply explains financial incapability which will result in visa refusal.

oyewolejos:

can he extend or switch to another visa when he arrives in the US. if yes what type of visa can he switch to.what other document does he need to provide. hope to hear from you guys.

   I thought you said he has obligations to return home for. But what's the significant of the home ties that you indicated since he's planning to manoeuvre his way somehow once in the United States? Now you're saying the real thing, a typical Nigerian migrating "tourist" indeed.

Please, lets not let this matter consume all other matters, lets forget about who shot the Sherriff or who spare the Deputy, the deed has been long done, and both Vikiviko and Yettidear are guilty as charged.
   Anyway, if you'D re-apply for the visa in the future, i'D suggest that you rather apply for it now that the case is fresh. Applying after a long time would seem to the visa officers that you deliberately used that fake TC and that it took you such a long time to get prepared, and that would mean incredibility, where-as, if you apply instantly with a genuine TC, s/he might see reasons with you that the former was an error.
   So, dear Yettidear, i'D suggest that you re-apply for the visa with a supporting letter to address the issue of the tax cert and declare your innocence. This letter should be in this format:

                                                TO THE VISA OFFICER ***********
                          A SUPPORTING LETTER FOR MY STUDENT VISA APPLICATION
                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                       Ref: GWF*********
                                                                                                                       Date**/**/****
Dear Sir/Madam
   Sequel to my previous visa application with ref GWF********* which was refused in this office on **/**/****, i wish to use this means to convey my perspective regarding the phenomenon surrounding the tax certificate document which i presented in support of same.
   I have gone through the refusal letter and have taken time to investigate the mystery surrounding the tax clearance certificate in question, and my findings have made me arrived at a conclusion as i realise and acknowledge that the decision to refuse me the well deserved visa was fair and flawless.
   Though i accept the responsibility of the error, but however, i can arguably say that i am innocent of the act since i was ignorant and naive to have fallen a victim of some unscrupulous touts posing as genuine staff at the tax office. Now, according to your official definition of "false" document as categorised in the refusal letter; it may be correct to say that i presented a "false" tax certificate, but it would be absolutely wrong to think that my intention was deceitful because, i am a genuine applicant who would not have consciously touched anything that would jeopardise my credibility since i have genuine purposes and genuine back-ups.
   Dear Sir/Madam, having observed all these as a person really needing no information on the situation of things in our society, i hereby implore you to empathise with me with the understanding that a visa applicant who presented all sorts of reasonable hard ducements in their original and genuine states will definitely not ruin her chance of success by including a fake one in the form of an ordinary tax certificate: However, i render my apology for the incident.
   This visa is essential to me, and the purpose remains valid, therefore, i am making a re-application with the understanding that the former error will not be visited on this rectified application. I am hereby requesting with every emphasis at my command that this fresh application should indeed be treated in its own merit as said.
   Thank you for your time, i appreciate your understanding as i anticipate a positive outcome through your efficient assessment and judgement
                                                                                          Yours
                                                                                       Former Fake (ms)

In all these, i must commend the manners of which Yettidear took this matter, it suggest to me some high level of maturity in her personality.
  Well, i would have supported Akolawole's suggestion to wait and hear from Vikiviko before further suggestions, but since appeal has a duration and time limit, therefore, my suggestion is: she may begin her appeal proving beyond reasonable doubt that she wasn't aware that she had been issued a false document (by a supposed corrupt staff) at the tax office. . . and she may as well make a rectified fresh application for the visa if she so wishes, nothing wrong with having both the appeal and a re-application in progress.

First of all, i sympathise with Yettidear for the great disappointment which must have been a big blow after much anticipation in such a period when other members in her correspondence are coming with testimonies, and i also empathise with Presjany for her rage against Vikiviko.
But however, i don't accept that Mr.Vikiviko had any fraudulent intention even though the document he provided failed to succeed this time. Let's not judge the guy by the outcome of his action, but rather by the intention of his action. It is one thing if his intention was to dupe his client, but another if he tried to assist but failed to succeed.
So, whether he was paid to provide the document is up to them, and that does not qualify him a criminal; it's the same thing as punishing a Goal-keeper for failing to save a penalty kick.

First of all, i sympathise with Yettidear for the great disappointment which must have been a big blow after much anticipation in such a period when other members in her correspondence are coming with testimonies, and i also empathise with Presjany for her rage against Vikiviko.
But however, i don't accept that Mr.Vikiviko had any fraudulent intention even though the document he provided failed to succeed this time. Let's not judge the guy by the outcome of his action, but rather by the intention of his action. It is one thing if his intention was to dupe his client, but another if he tried to assist but failed to succeed.
So, whether he was paid to provide the document is up to them, and that does not qualify him a criminal; it's the same thing as punishing a Goal-keeper for failing to save a penalty kick.

ddoctor:

It is nice to know that Nigeria are beginning to acknowledge themselves as important as the American. Going for interview in the America embassy is not the same as going to the slaughter house. I see no reason why you should have an iota of fear from the onset. It take guts to get an interactive discussion in the American embassy.

In my case, I introduce myself with the VO when I got to the interview room and requested to know her name. She smile and told me her name. To cut the long story short, we diverted from the interview and she was asking me my choice of candidate in the US election as if i am going to vote. I got my two years visit and I believe everyone has that right to be fearless.

I can give you personal advise if you want. Just give a post. Best Regards

   Thank you Bro, tell them. . .

realcool:

londoncool,let say i have a 5 year visa and i have never spend a month in London, i have travel to London like 8x and i own my own company and i want to school to increase my company potentials and i intend to apply next year for a student visa.i dnt want ant tin to effect my visa application in feature because i intend to have 10year lol.guy am in a fix and really want to know.

   If i'm correct, i understand that you were born in the UK by legal resident parents, that's a perfect thing.
   Well, that aside, i think your travel history record is outstanding and it will surely satisfy the visa officer that you deserve more than just a student visa, therefore, i'D say you stand an enviable chance of success for any kind of UK visa as long as there is no discrepancies in your profile.

netotse:

hi guys, i'D like ur advice on this(i feel kind of silly for posting this as its kind of trivial)
i travelled to the UK for the 1st time in 2004 (i was in year 2 then) i haven't travelled since then and i want to travel this year, thing is am graduating in like a months time my passport has expired so i have to get a new one since i would basically be an unemployed graduate do you guys think i have a chance of getting the visa. when i travelled the visa was arranged by travel people in my fathers office (NNPC but he has retired now) so all i was asked is how long i intended to stay in the UK and what year i was. i have a british birth cert.(i'm male 23) i want to know what the chances of me getting a visa are because i was thinking of travelling before NYSC but i don't want to get rejected and then have it spoil my chances of getting a visa for my M.SC a year from now

p.s. my sis is going for her LL.M in a few days time could it affect things?
it might sound silly but i've been following this thread for over a year even though i had absolutely no plans for travel of any sort!

  The number one basic requirement for an individual tourist visa is, the applicant must have a job or other suitable source of income which must reflect on his/her bank statement. So, unlike corporate tourist visas where a company or a corporate organisation can bear the responsibilities of their member's applications and subsequent travel costs, an individual tourist visa application requires that an applicant must have a satisfying job and other certain responsibilities before s/he can qualify for a tourist visa.
  In your instance, you have not fulfil the requirement for a tourist visa, therefore, except by miracle, your application is liable to a refusal.
  Mind you, it's far easier for an unemployed applicant to succeed in getting a student visa than a tourist visa; this is because it's understandable that a student is very likely to be unemployed therefore it is reasonable for a sponsor to come in. But, how many people would sponsor a tourist? It's just not logical.
  However, you might be just lucky to succeed in another tourist visa since you didn't abuse the first one, but i'm positive that you succeeded in that visa because the ECO judged that you would return to your school, but now that you're a graduate, an unemployed one, the story might be different. Think about this.

krisbobo:

@All
Londoncool, Vicjustice and everyone else:
My heartfelt gratitude to you all. I have never posted a question here nor have I needed a piece of advice but I constantly pass by and I am always amazed at the sense of dedication and purpose with which you guys treat issues.

I do not see what material gain accrues to you for all your effort, yet you cosistently give a helping hand.

May the God of your hearts and understanding reward you all accordingly and my it please the almighty to bless you all accordingly.

I have sure you humbly feel that what you do is no big deal; the emotions that people express when they issues are resolved is a testement to the importance of what you guys are doing.

As our nation celebrates her 48th birthday in a few hours, please no that in your own little way you her contributing to its greatness.

Whwn people talk about all that is bad about Nigeria and its people, I smile knowing that with people like you there's hope yet.

Thanks and have a great day.

I'm really short of word to see someone spending his precious time encouraging and showing appreciation on behalf of others; such behaviour makes one desire to do more.
Thank you, Krisbobo.

thebest367:

@ royalboy, presjany, funkybaby, patake and all other esteemedd members and gurus,

To answer the questions once again, I went to WAEC office to request for my certificate and I was told that there were 2 ways i.e. Express and normal process. I sat for the examination in 1998 which is 10 years ago. I gave them my candidate number and paid them and my certificate was ready for collection 24 hours later since I paid for express. Unknown to me, WAEC had already issued a certificate and sent it to my school. The so called forged certificate bears my name and has exactly the same results as my results in the second/ original certificate. Since it was from WAEC office and having no experience with touts and fake documents, I took it that it was my original certificate and I have keeping it since 2006 when I was robbed because that was when I started trying to get my documents which were stolen and the ones that were not in my possession and I kept them safely including the supposed fake WAEC which I took to be original. When the embassy refused me the first time, I then approached WAEC again and I was issued a letter and it was sent to the embassy, I even paid 7,500 and got no receipt because I saw it on a notice board that the fee was 3500 for local institutions and 7500 for international but they claimed that it is an international package that I was requesting that should be sent out which I paid. After that I made another application and I was told I had been banned for 10 years for submitting a false document then I approached my ex secondary school to wade into the matter, it was at that point that I found out that I had another certificate in the school. I went back to WAEC and I was told that I am supposed to have only once certificate and that SSCE may/ June are sent to the school, that it is because of the money those people wanted from me that made them to issue me rubbish certificate instead of directing me to the school.
As it is now, I am banned but I have my original certificate and I must confess it looks much different from the old one and has watermarks like a good note.
Now my problem is what to do next having found out that I truly submitted a fake document without me knowing it is fake. The results are the same on both certificates and if I wanted to forge a certificate, I would have improved on my results. I even have my GCE results from nov/dec 1997 but I do not use it because I am of the belief that May/ June looks more presentable.
Please advice me as soon as possible.

   If i understand you correctly, i think you explained here how you were issued your own WAEC certificate in an unaccredited manner, and that the contents of the document was the real WAEC results even though the leaflet is of poor quality falling short of the official standard. If so, i can comprehend the nature of your case which is supposed to seem more or less the same instance as applying for a visa with a photocopy of WAEC certificate.
   Now, considering the fact that you've been banned from visa application, i suppose you have no other choice than to appeal the decision with the understanding that you can produce the official WAEC document which must have identical documentation as the inferior one with which you made the declined visa application.
   If you can do this, then, it's only a matter of time and the decision will be revoked, but if there's anything questionable with the original certificate as compared to the inferior one, you better hold your peace and do your ban-time. This is the situation.

chus-ben:

It's in Nigeria - Lagos
A 10yr. old boy had eaten pineapple about 15 days back and fell sick from the day he had eaten. Later when he had his health check done, doctors diagnosed that he had AIDS. His parents couldn't believe it, Then the entire family under went a check up, none of them suffered from AIDS, so the doctors checked again with the boy if he had eaten out. The boy said ''yes''. He had pineapple that evening and immediately a group from the hospital went to the pineapple vendor to check. They found the pineapple seller had a cut on his finger while cutting the pineapple., his blood had spread into the fruit. When they had his blood checked, the guy was suffering from AIDS, but he himself was NOT aware. Please take care while you eat on the road side particularly oranges, mangoes, water mellon etc.

    If there is a moderator in this section, please, this childish tale thread should be deleted.   
@ ALL, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CONTACT THE HIV VIRUS IN THIS WAY, so, this story is an absolute lie
    Reason: Like a (water-dwelling) mosquito Tadpole (or larval) that dies in few seconds when exposed in open air, the HIV virus also needs a host to survive, it can only survive from a host to a host; that means, it has to be transmitted from one live body fluids like the blood streams, semens or breast milk to another of such. It can not survive on "peeled fruits", it just doesn't happen that way.
   Besides, the poster has to work on his awareness and acknowledge the difference between HIV and AIDS before coming up with an unfounded story as such.

Akolawole:

Pataki, you forced me out because of your "yeye" advice

I am dissapointed.

I just don't know where to start. You are 200% Wrong.

1) Did you ask the Filipino those "strong" but basic basic answers he/she wrote in Visa form particularly section 7.

2) Oga, you need to read section 6 very very well.

Is the sponsor's money readily available? i.e Loan in this circumstance?

Loan ko! Loan ni!![/b]

3) Is the applicant's Sister in full time employment?

4) While i agree with you that Oral hearing is somehow better but NOT in all cases. Yours truly opt out of oral hearing last year for technical reasons even though i was readily available to appear in Taylor House.


[b]How on earth could a Sponsor who is not self-sufficient add another financial BURDEN on herself!

@Applicant

You appeal will be thrown out by the immigration judge, even if there is no change of circumstances your fresh application will be refused as well.

Even though i don't have the full info on your application but i advice you get an additional sponsor, let your sister take care of feeding and accomodation only.


My opinion is open to correction from others sha.

   [size=30pt]Respect, Mr. Ako!!![/size]

   Hi, Filipino friend, welcome to Nairaland.
   I empathise with you for your visa refusal, but however, let's at this point take things as they seem rather than as they are.
   You see, when it comes to visa applications, there are some basic principles the ECO has to follow, such principles include; application guidelines, qualification rules, official protocols, applicant's presentation and judgemental assessing in order to reach a comprehensive decision. Though, the ECO exercises the right to make decision in his own initiative, yet, he does not do that in his own authority.
   Now, in your case Miss MJ2008, (apart from the fact that the course which you intend to take in the UK is as well available in the Philippines) the main point against your success is the fact that you were not able to satisfy the officer on the ground of finance, given that you are unemployed with no reasonable obligation in your home country, and besides, the method of which your sponsor-sister planed to sponsor you (by intended loan) does not show financial capability, with all these flaws, i'm afraid to say that the ECO's decision is neither "baseless" nor "useless".
   However, the dream is not over, now that you've had a taste of refusal, and since appeal out of the question, i expect you'D be better prepared in your next application with a more suitable and worthy sponsor who'D be able to prove why he's sponsoring you, and how he intends to benefit from your education as well as you being able to make up a logical reason as to why you choose to school in the UK where-as your country offers same course with more reasonable fees.
   Dear, if you're not able to meet up with the requirements, you better not apply yet, remember, things are easier when done orderly.
   If there's anything Else you consider a matter of concern, don't hesitate to drop a line or two.

MJ2008:

Hi All!! I am new here and I am from Manila, been browsing this thread for the past 2 days and I must say it's very educational and helpful.

I applied for a UK Student Visa and got my refusal letter with a right to appeal just this week,

British Embassy Manila ECO's reasons are:

You state that you wish to study for an MBA in Financial Services at Greenwich University for a period of 1-yr. I note that you are currently unemployed. You have provided me with no credible explanation as to why you have chosen to study in the UK rather than in the Phils given the cost of your studies. Given your financial circumstances you have not made clear that such seemingly disproportionate expenditure has been fully taken into account and that it is either reasonable or credible.

You have also failed to explain how this UK qualification will be of more benefit to you rather than the equivalent Filipino qualification. YOu have stated in your application that you chose the course because the UK course leads to an internationally recognised certificate. However, I am aware that TESDA (Technical Educ and Skills Dev Authority) who are a gov't body of the Philippines do offer similar MBA courses. These courses are also internationally recognised. I note that you have already taken a BS degree course in Bus Administration here in the Philippines. Therefore I fail to see why you would need to go to the UK to learn skills that you already have or can study here in the Philippines.

There are numerable reputable educational establishments offering similar courses, which are reasonably priced. Bearing this in mind, you have not satisfactorily explained why you wish to take a 1-yr MBA in the UK. I would expect a genuine student to find out about locally available courses and make a cost/benefit assessment before deciding to study overseas. You failed to do this and you propose to spend a substantial proportion of money on studies in the UK. I am not satisfied that you have explained your actual motive for going to the UK.

I note from your application that your sister will fund your entire trip and studies. You have also submitted a letter from your sister that says she will be taking out a loan to pay for these studies. I do not find it credible that she would do so given that your course is available here at a fraction of the cost. I also see that she has a dependant child. I am not satisfied that you intend to follow this course and I am not satisfied that you will be maintained in the UK for 1 yr without recourse to unauthorised employment and/or public funds.
_________

My sister is a naturalised Brit and has a 2 yr old son and husband who has a job. I intend to appeal, what's my chance of success? And since the programme will start Sept 22 am planning to re-apply as well.

Please help me out guys, any advise and inputs greatly appreciated.
Mr Pataki? and the rest of this house' experts

  Hi, Filipino friend, welcome to Nairaland.
  I empathise with you for your visa refusal, but however, let's at this point take things as they seem rather than as they are.
  You see, when it comes to visa applications, there are some basic principles the ECO has to follow, such principles include; application guidelines, qualification rules, official protocols, applicant's presentation and judgemental assessing in order to reach a comprehensive decision. Though, the ECO exercises the right to make decision in his own initiative, yet, he does not do that in his own authority.
  Now, in your case Mr.MJ2008, (apart from the fact that the course which you intend to take in the UK is as well available in the Philippines) the main point against your success is the fact that you were not able to satisfy the officer on the ground of finance, given that you are unemployed with no reasonable obligation in your home country, and besides, the method of which your sister sponsor planed to sponsor you (by intended loan) does not show financial capability, with all these flaws, i'm afraid to say that the ECO's decision is neither "baseless" nor "useless".
  However, the dream is not over, now that you've had a taste of refusal, and since appeal out of the question, i expect you'D be better prepared in your next application with a more suitable and worthy sponsor who'D be able to prove why he's sponsoring you, and how he intends to benefit from your education as well as you being able to make up a logical reason as to why you choose to school in the UK where-as your country offers same course with more reasonable fees.
  Dear, if you're not able to meet up with the requirements, you better not apply yet, remember, things are easier when done orderly.
  If there's anything Else you consider a matter of concern, don't hesitate to drop a line or two.

dareno:

Hello everyone, I have decided to make the appeal which is almost ready to send but i need your candid advise as per the kind paper documents i need to support my appeal with. I am thinking of getting the same bank statement with the cover letter from skye bank with the same date with the previous one. Also to attach a WAEC scratch card with the the copy of my WAEC certificate. What do u think of this?,

Wise choice. Please, take up the appeal and forget about any form of petition now that you have the chance to do so. And remember that if you press petition charges against the ECO and the authorities find nothing against the officer, then, the original decision of your 10 years ban will never be revoked, where-as you stand a chance to redeem yourself through the appeal of which you're gradually running out of time.

[size=15pt]Your case is similar to that of Dareno case, therefore, i suggest you read our correspondence below on this link:[/size]
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-30156.msg2756844.html#bot

dareno:

I applied for UK study visa in February this year and was refused on the basis that I submitted false WAEC and Bank statement. Though, right of appeal was given but I could not meet the deadline for the appeal so I decided to reapply for September session and I submitted a clear copy of my WAEC which the original was held already with WAEC scratch card for verification, also I submitted another bank statement from another sponsor but the application falls to be refused with the following reasons:

1. Entry clearance officer stated that the bank statement that I submitted was referred to skye bank and was confirmed not to be genuine.
2. Also mention that I have submitted an application previously where my WAEC was found not to be genuine.

My point here is that the Bank statement was genuine and original from skye bank, is it by any means possible for Skye bank to have confirmed the bank statement not to be genuine when it was real statement from Skye Bank.
Also I was shocked when I got my scratch card bank without touch talk less of verify and went ahead to condemned it. Now I want to really write the appeal because at the last paragraph of the clearance officer’s reason stated that my current and any future applications falls to be refused until February 26 2018.
My question now is would petition work out for this at beginning or I should go ahead with the appeal? A lawyer actually advised me to petition the entry clearance officer and send it to Abuja and then the reply will determine what to do next. WHAT DO YOU THINK I SHOULD DO NOW ?

[size=15pt]Vicjustice' advice[/size]

vicjustice:

   A petition would be appropriate if an ECO contravened the rules of visa regulation or abuse the embassy protocols. But in such a situation whereby the ECO was only doing his job albeit with false suspicion, a petition might not be the best thing to do because, the officer did not commit any offence or abuse his office of which he should be punnished for. Therefore, in light of this, i'll suggest an appeal, in fact, it is the only thing that you can do now to redeem yourself from the ten years ban.
   So, Mr. Denreno, considering the gravity of your case, you have to make appeal (except you weren't given the rights to do so, then a petition is the only bet).
   But if you were giving the rights of appeal, then, you really got to do it fast, and even if you fail to get the particular visa, at least, you can prove yourself and redeem the (ten-years-ban) situation.
   Please, if any thing else. . , do not hesitate to drop a line. Best of lucks.

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-30156.msg2756844.html#bot

jacq:

My friend who went home recently told me that when his brother came to pick him up from the airoprt ,lagos airport
arrival side the brother was not even allowed inside the premises (sp) (i wonder bicos u see alot of those boys hustling on the arrival premisse when u step outside the arrvival hall )is this possible ? the brother has to wait outside the gate near the bridge side on the right side.
and when he was leaving the guard on the departure door side said his brothers has to bribe him before he can escort my friend inside the airport,bicos since my friend brother is not travelling out he has nothing to do inside the airport and ofcourse he was given 500naira before he could go inide the departure hall .

Has anyone experience all this headache ?

Everything said here is ABSOLUTELY correct, such is the case at the MMA, i'm a regular traveller and i attest that the story is100% true.

funbo:

Hello guys in the house.

I have done most worse thing so far concerning the UK study visa. A guy helped me filed an application for UK study visa nd i was refused base that false documents were submitted in support of the application.
1. A false WAEC certificate.
2. A false bank statement

Then hen i asked the guy about it he confess later that those documents were forged but were existing and now he wants to go ahead in writing the appeal. My question now is should he write the appeal after he has totally confirmed to me that the documents were truly forged?

     LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Appeal don suffer, maybe you need a babalawo abi na babadibia?

shawamma:

@londoncool

Your immense help is appreciated particularly.

I am very grateful to you and to all who had me in mind, who have contributed by tendering their kind suggestions and prayers. The likes of kadman, incagold, maryanne, presjany, vjustice, yettidear, busybody and all.

I say thank you; You are really good fellas in all your favorable contributions, advises, calming and encouraging words.

Yes, finally, before i conclude, with songs of praise i proceeded to the VAC VI today and lo and behold the Entry clearance was granted after the long wait.

HIS NAME IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED. Someone please shout alleluya!

Maryanne says God never arrive late;HE arrives in style when HE is needed most and i copied that and it really calmed me down. God will surely grant yours.

N.B. For all applicants and intending applicants this is yet a new story and information that some applications can take this long.
Mine stayed 2months and 14days.

Welcome to the UK, Mr. shawamma. NowTake a dose of my usual advice:
Now that your desires have been met, my advice is that you prepare yourself and your mind for some challenges especially as a new student. Remember, things are easier when done orderly. There are many people who achieved their aims as they got into schools abroad, but yet, they never achieved the objective of finishing their studies or obtaining their degrees. Sometimes, it's not their faults as they couldn't make ends meet, but most often, some people make the mistake of being carried away by the system as they prefere instant enjoyments at the risks of their future careers.
It's expected that you'd get into many challenging and demanding situations, yet, in all these, aim at your objective with this motto written in your heart: "WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GETS GOING". If you observed and apply all these combined with your instinctive wisdom, trust me, you'll triumph proudly at last.
Congratulations, at last, there's a positive releaf but man, you wahala everybody, no be small

naeem amja:

i was applied for student visa for UK and submitted all the relevant documents but ECO Refused me on the basis of Ielts Examination and i have submitted my Refusal appeal on dated 24 May 2008 Kindly advice me how can i track my application status or appeal status

   Since Nigerian official language is English, an ECO can refuse a student visa for its citizen if s/he is not impressed with the applicant English command?

dareno:

I applied for UK study visa in February this year and was refused on the basis that I submitted false WAEC and Bank statement. Though, right of appeal was given but I could not meet the deadline for the appeal so I decided to reapply for September session and I submitted a clear copy of my WAEC which the original was held already with WAEC scratch card for verification, also I submitted another bank statement from another sponsor but the application falls to be refused with the following reasons:

1. Entry clearance officer stated that the bank statement that I submitted was referred to skye bank and was confirmed not to be genuine.
2. Also mention that I have submitted an application previously where my WAEC was found not to be genuine.

My point here is that the Bank statement was genuine and original from skye bank, is it by any means possible for Skye bank to have confirmed the bank statement not to be genuine when it was real statement from Skye Bank.
Also I was shocked when I got my scratch card bank without touch talk less of verify and went ahead to condemned it. Now I want to really write the appeal because at the last paragraph of the clearance officer’s reason stated that my current and any future applications falls to be refused until February 26 2018.
My question now is would petition work out for this at beginning or I should go ahead with the appeal? A lawyer actually advised me to petition the entry clearance officer and send it to Abuja and then the reply will determine what to do next. WHAT DO YOU THINK I SHOULD DO NOW ?

   A petition would be appropriate if an ECO contravened the rules of visa regulation or abuse the embassy protocols. But in such a situation whereby the ECO was only doing his job albeit with false suspicion, a petition might not be the best thing to do because, the officer did not commit any offence or abuse his office of which he should be punnished for. Therefore, in light of this, i'll suggest an appeal, in fact, it is the only thing that you can do now to redeem yourself from the ten years ban.
   So, Mr. Denreno, considering the gravity of your case, you have to make appeal (except you weren't given the rights to do so, then a petition is the only bet).
   But if you were giving the rights of appeal, then, you really got to do it fast, and even if you fail to get the particular visa, at least, you can prove yourself and redeem the (ten-years-ban) situation.
   Please, if any thing else. . , do not hesitate to drop a line. Best of lucks.

olubabajc:

any male doctor in the hosue

Physicians have no gender, there's no gender in medical practicing

kofsy:

hOW ABOUT IF THE ACCOUNT STATEMENT YOU ARE USING IS NOT UP TO 6 MONT (3 MONTS) AND THERE IS NO LETTER OF RECOMENDATION FROM THE BANK ATTACHED TO IT? WILL A STUDENT VISA BE GRANTED?

NO, in that case, the applicant has not fulfil the requirement

brasky:

Please,my travel gurus,i need your urgent advice,please,my immediate younger bro wants to apply for his student visa this week,between my two elder brothers,i want to know who will make a better credible sponsor;
a,A Banker(bank officer)earning netpay-250k monthly,4.5m anually(netpay + upfront +public sharing)with 6yrs experience in the named bank.His personal current account balance is 5.4m with turnover of 39m in 6mnths.
b,An Enterpreneur,with a company's account( where he is the CEO and sole signatory to the account)of 12m and turnover of 62m in 6mnths.
Half tuition fee already paid,all other expenses including the balance of tuition fee remaining is 3.5m for the one year msc programme.

   As if you don't know that any of them can make a good sponsor, or advantageously both of them together can make excelent sponsors

You have said so. Please, pardon me for my sneaky answer, it's due to my past negative experience, here's a place where anyone can get insulted for anything.

Busy_body:

People criticized you for uploading your holiday pictures and you are now persuading Mr B aka Mr Call-me-Dave, to do the same. It would have been okay if they only lambasted him for showing off and oppressing them, and even accuse him of having never left Nigerian soil, but you know they would also abuse his familik na. You wan make them abuse am say na him be the first person to travel from hin family since oyinbo invent plane?

VVVjustice, you wicked small o, no I take that back, you evil small, infact I am going to go and open a thread saying titled "the evil that is vicjustice" . . .

Ha, sorry o, i no know say you dey watch me.

What about BEEN for BEING
                   THEIR for THERE
                   THEIF for THIEF
                   CHEIF for CHIEF

babadave:

My name is Dave.i applied to the German embassy for a visa to attend a conference programme which is for 4days and i wrote on my application form that i need 6days visa and they gave me 6 days visa sometimes in March.I didnt travel to Germany and just few weeks ago I applied again to attend a conference programme again holding for 3 days and i was given 5 days visa.I went to Germany and i spent 4 days there and i came back.

Nairalanders,Please advice me on what i can do to get 3 months or 6 months visa since i was able to travel to Germany on the 2nd visa given to me and i didnt overstay there.Please,what can i do to have like 3 months.Can i make an hotel reservation and tell them am going to sight see or i can get another conference programme and write that i need 90 days visa.Please advice me, Thank you

   One would actually expect this "Travel" section to be more about travel experience, but considerably, it has turned out to be an embassy itself.
   Mr Babadave, you were given two visas on two occasions, you travelled on one of them, you didn't come here to share your travel experience, rather you're here seeking advice on what documents you need for a longer term visa?
   Ain't it it amazing to realise that you, who have been to the embassy and have been issued these visas, and now, you have just returned from an oversea trip. . . , shouldn't you be advising people on such?
   Nairaland is a website and this is a travel section of it:  NAIRALAND IS NOT AN EMBASSY.
   Well, it's becoming boring in this section, we seldom hear interesting stories, all we hear is about Embassy, Visa, Appeal, Stamped Passport, Bank Statement & Sponsor or Admission Letter etc. This is the situation here, nothing much interesting to hear: no wonder did some people criticize me for uploading photos of my holiday travel last May

Heads:

@vvvjustice
Thank you so much. your words are really comforting. I pray that you also meet help in your times of need. Lest i forget, are you a medical doctor?

   Did you say so?