kumbhuru:
Please is the national drivers license we have in Nigeria accepted in the UK?

yes for the first 12 months after entry into the UK!

Pls what clinic in Lagos is the best and fastest place to do TB test and is it a part of the visa fee?

You did biometrics 10th of April or 10th May?

godslead:

Wow you didn't even get a email notifying you that your application has being received and is awaiting consideration? Where did you do your biometrics?
Anyway just be positive as long as you didn't get refusal mail either. Remember to update us. Best wishes!

First off,how do you have 2 appointments for your biometrics??

Aim07:
Hello everyone, I have two email appointment confirmation for that I can print out for my biometrics, one is Wednesday and the second one is Friday. I have Friday showing on my account for biometric day.

But I'm just thinking if I can be allowed in on Wednesday if I go with Wed. print out?

Do they still do further checks to confirm if I am booked for appointment or not?

Don't read pass please, I need answers abeg

Family friend inviting you, mum your sponsor, its sounding a bit complicated.... Firstly what reasons were given for the previous denials

dharmee68:
Good evening everyone,
I’ll like to ask a question and will be glad if i get a response

I’ve applied for uk visitation visa twice and i was denied twice in 2021

I’ll like to apply again but what’s changed from then till now is my mum is currently living and working in the uk ,she doesn’t have her BRP yet but she has the right to work and has also been paying taxes

Is it possible to declare her as my sponsor this time around and won’t it jeopardize her current status?

And it’s a family friend that will be giving me the invitation letter instead as well?

And can i also declare in the self introductory letter that my purpose of visit is to see my mum?

roak:
Family friend inviting you, mum your sponsor, its sounding a bit complicated.... Firstly what reasons were given for the previous denials

these are refusal mails I got back in 2021

roak:
First off,how do you have 2 appointments for your biometrics??

I was amended my biometrics date due some changes in my plan from early to late, now something came up which distrupted my earlier plan. That's why I'm considering going for the earlier date if it's possible that way.

Yes, I have.

MrSoftlife:


Do you have an account statement that you will present as evidence?

Hi all,

I scheduled for biometrics prime time with self service. i made payment and after that i got a confirmation email, however my dashboard on tls is still showing appointment date and time as "not yet set" and i am unable to upload my documents too.

Please is anyone else having the same issue or knows how i can go about it.

giselle237:
yes you got it! Congratulations

VISA alert
Thanks so much, we have gotten the decision email, they are all successful.
app date 08/05
biometric 10/05
decision 15/05
standard application
i didnt submit much
for wifey
marriage cert
PCC
Tb test
my cos
her passport

for daughter
consent letter
tb test
birth certificate
her passport

for me
COS
PCC
tb test
My General Medical Council registration
passport

roak:
You did biometrics 10th of April or 10th May?

10th May

Ladies and Gentlemen!
Visa Alert.

Biometric : 29/04
Additional Documents (Police Character certificate) : 02/05
Additional documents (Relationship with partner 6.1 and 6.2): 08/05(pictures together and WhatsApp chats)
Decision : 15/05


Good luck 🤞

Okay. I schemed through. They talked about the balance in your bank account being more than your stated income. And how they were not sure you're a genuine visitor, and that you'll return home.

Il ask you questions. Provide honest answers:

1) Did you put in a bulk sum of money into your account before applying for the visa? This is usually queried and frowned upon. Even if you wanted to put a bulk sum, I'd advice you place it in a fixed deposit with renmoney (I think they currently give the best interest rates) or any other bank of your choice. You can fix the money for minmum 3mths (thats my own discretion). I feel 3 months is safe enough; it shows the money didnt just enter recently, and theres a history that you've placed money for sometime. When it's time to apply for visa, ask the bank to give you an investment advice for the embassy.

I know someone who used their Fixed Deposit advice for their last visa. They didn't bother with bank statement as they had a fixed deposit. The issue with bank statements is if you have any inflow or outflows that exceeds your stated income or revenue, then they query that and it usually becomes an excuse for denial.

2) You need to demonstrate strong ties with Nigeria, to prove you'll be return back. With your mum over there now they could also feel you may not wanna come back.

To demonstrate strong ties, show proof of your existing working contracts and business relationships.Ask your employer to write you a letter etc, stating what you do, your value to the organisation , etc etc. Add proof of any investments you have here if any. Land projects etc. I don't know what you do but just giving you ideas

Also show family ties here. If you're married , maybe with kids, mention yourw coming back home to your kids + husband . If your single and your nuclear family is here - father, bros, sis, mention you are coming back home etc etc. If you have family investments back here you manage. Mention that as well. You're coming back to manage your dad's properties etc etc.

You get the drift. Provide enough evidence to prove to them you will return

dharmee68:
these are refusal mails I got back in 2021

Nice. Congratulations. How were you able to get a close appointment date. Just 2days after paying. Did you pay for flexi service?

Dradephoenix:

VISA alert
Thanks so much, we have gotten the decision email, they are all successful.
app date 08/05
biometric 10/05
decision 15/05
standard application
i didnt submit much
for wifey
marriage cert
PCC
Tb test
my cos
her passport

for daughter
consent letter
tb test
birth certificate
her passport

for me
COS
PCC
tb test
My General Medical Council registration
passport

WhatsApp chats. Ke Dem wan dey see all the segzy messages you and your wife are sharing ni

Dem go see evidence. Dem go taya . Congratulations!!

AyodejiGREAT:
Ladies and Gentlemen!
Visa Alert.

Biometric : 29/04
Additional Documents (Police Character certificate) : 02/05
Additional documents (Relationship with partner 6.1 and 6.2): 08/05(pictures together and WhatsApp chats)
Decision : 15/05


Good luck 🤞

roak:
WhatsApp chats. Ke Dem wan dey see all the segzy messages you and your wife are sharing ni

Dem go see evidence. Dem go taya . Congratulations!!

Thanks bro.

No mind them and I gave them over 900 screenshots of our chats from 2019 when we were still dating till date

roak:

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The issue with bank statements is if you have any inflow or outflows that exceeds your stated income or revenue, then they query that and it usually becomes an excuse for denial.
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Does that mean if one's expenses (outflows) are bigger than his income (inflows), it will be an issue?

For instance, I earn 350k in salary, I wrote that I spend like 150k per month.

However, there are months, I spend more than 350k.

I have a side gig (providing media services to individuals and businesses), and I make over 1.2M from it every month.

How do I explain and demonstrate that I offer these services as a side hustle apart from my normal job?

The payments come in with narrations stating what the money is for.

Drphade:


I used the Ikeja center. The visa has been issued

Please how long did it take for the visa to be approved?

LeoJassy:


Please how long did it take for the visa to be approved?

Biometrics on April 22
Transfered to UKVI on April 22
Transferred to DMC on April 25
Visa collection email on May 3

Hello everyone,
I amended my biometrics date due some changes in my plan from early to late, now something came up which distrupted my earlier plan.

I have two email appointment confirmation for that I can print out for my biometrics, one is Wednesday and the second one is Friday. I have Friday showing on my account for biometric day.

But I'm just thinking if I can be allowed in on Wednesday if I go with Wed. print out?

Do they still do further checks to confirm if I am booked for appointment or not?

Don't read pass please, I need answers abeg

Oh, now I get it. If you ammended I assume it means your earlier date has been cancelled. According to the TLs website, if you change appointment date, you forfeit the former date you had

Aim07:


I was amended my biometrics date due some changes in my plan from early to late, now something came up which distrupted my earlier plan. That's why I'm considering going for the earlier date if it's possible that way.

Apowers:


No need going with your hard copies, if u did the upload yourself i.e.. self upload service.

There is no need going with your hard copies.....

The documents you will go with is your international passport, Checklist and TLS email print out..

Okay, thank you so much 😊

Aim07:
Hello everyone,
I amended my biometrics date due some changes in my plan from early to late, now something came up which distrupted my earlier plan.

I have two email appointment confirmation for that I can print out for my biometrics, one is Wednesday and the second one is Friday. I have Friday showing on my account for biometric day.

But I'm just thinking if I can be allowed in on Wednesday if I go with Wed. print out?

Do they still do further checks to confirm if I am booked for appointment or not?

Don't read pass please, I need answers abeg

You can’t be allowed in on Wednesday because you have canceled that appointment.

MrSoftlife:



You can’t be allowed in on Wednesday because you have canceled that appointment.

Ok, thanks

My mom had about 500k. Sponsor had £3.5k. We stated we were sponsoring her while trip. Important to write a very good introduction letter and attach documents/pictures to prove home ties

Jayyjay:
Hello..please how much was in your mum's account and that of the sponsor? My brother in the UK wants to invite our parents using his graduation's invitation letter and he is supposed be the main sponsor as both of them don't that much money in their account

giselle237:
yes for the first 12 months after entry into the UK!

Thank you. Can I learn driving within 3weeks please. I know the rudiments but I'm not a frequent driver. The job I got requires me to know how to drive

As to inflows and outflows and expenses you answered the question already. You can't say your earning 350k and then have months where your expense is higher than 350k. The Immigration officer will use that to deny you visa. They work with guidelines.

If you have a side gig making over 1.2m why don't you have a separate business account for your side gig. I believe at least you have a registered business name even if you don't have a registered liability company?

Let your clients pay into your business account. Then have 2 bank statements for visa . Include CAC registration details, client invoice, etc

Another solution : I've told you a workaround for this. Any lump sum that comes from your side business put it in FD (fixed deposit) build your FD statement for 2 to 3mths don't take out the money there.

Or the earnings that come from your side gig make that your savings and don't touch much out of it.

MrMagnetic:


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The issue with bank statements is if you have any inflow or outflows that exceeds your stated income or revenue, then they query that and it usually becomes an excuse for denial.
---

Does that mean if one's expenses (outflows) are bigger than his income (inflows), it will be an issue?

For instance, I earn 350k in salary, I wrote that I spend like 150k per month.

However, there are months, I spend more than 350k.

I have a side gig (providing media services to individuals and businesses), and I make over 1.2M from it every month.

How do I explain and demonstrate that I offer these services as a side hustle apart from my normal job?

The payments come in with narrations stating what the money is for.

kumbhuru:

Thank you. Can I learn driving within 3weeks please. I know the rudiments but I'm not a frequent driver. The job I got requires me to know how to drive

hmmmm.. there’s little correlation between knowing rudiments and not been a frequent driver. Simply means you do not know how to drive.. not theory but practical . I don’t know how easy it would be for you to learn driving in the UK in 3 weeks as a fresher. Please use your time in Nigeria now and learn how to drive. Goodluck

Just got a mail from TLS, saying my passport is ready for collection.

No decision mail received.

Is this a good or bad sign

Did Biometrics 7th May

iamDozzy:
Just got a mail from TLS, saying my passport is ready for collection.

No decision mail received.

Is this a good or bad sign

Did Biometrics 7th May

If you hadn’t gotten any mail prior to this, then A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!

iamDozzy:
Just got a mail from TLS, saying my passport is ready for collection.

No decision mail received.

Is this a good or bad sign

Did Biometrics 7th May

Congratulations in advance. Please keep us posted when you confirm the good news.