Stanley123147:
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am currently residing in the United Kingdom, having overstayed my visa by a period of two years. However, I am now looking to return to Nigeria with my wife, who is a British citizen, for the purpose of getting married. I am seeking guidance on how best to approach the issue of my overstay and how to present a compelling case for the granting of a visa.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Go and get an immigration lawyer

pheranmie:
Please how can I send money to a naija dorm account

Have you tried Worldremit?

You can sign up here https://www.worldremit.com/en/refer-a-friend/invited?code=REFER1H1Y2CUPLDKP

There's a 1-in-4 chance of having an SS baby, 2-in-4 of having AS and 1-in-4 for AA.

Interestingly, there are procedures for testing the baby's gen at pregnancy to know their genotype. The commonest are CVS at 12 weeks and Amniocentesis at 16 weeks. Either of these would be necessary for natural conception.

The alternative to these is IVF where the eggs and hormones are carefully pre-selected.

As with any medical and non-medical procedure, there's no 100% guarantee but there have been more successes than failures. Even life no sure!

The ultimate decision lays with you and your partner: how much risk can you take together?

I know two set of couples who defiled the genotype barriers and both have healthy (non-SS) kids now. One used faith that the two kids won't have - they didn't do any CVS or Amnio and it turned out well. The second combined faith and procedures and it also turned out good. I think the later is better - God and his people in the medics.

Ultimately, the decision is with you and your partner. You simply need to get good counselling and information from trusted sources to understand the dynamics and risks of the AS/AS combo.

Yes, the UK has competent professionals in this field although the knowledge base for some doctors here is low, because this is predominantly an black issue. But I know of doctors and midwives that understand the whole thing and support women through the process.

Again, just speak to a professional.

Best wishes.

Yinnchi2:
Hello, please I need advice. I met my boyfriend(African-British) a few months ago and we plan to get married later this year. Unfortunately, I found out we are both of AS genotype. I'm optimistic about not having kids with sickle cell but since it can't be ruled out, I want to ask if the UK government provides adequate and free health programs for such or if the sickle cell treatment issue is the same here as it is in Nigeria

Pieces of Advice will be appreciated. Thanks

Na wah ooo! Sorry about the bad experience.

Nigeria as a business entity is good with poor service delivery both home and abroad.

I'm already dreading the process. Thinking I'll fix a holiday to Nigeria at about the time of renewing my passport. Pay for fast track and move back here. With the right connect one can get it done in Naija within a week. I can almost be sure there's a fast track process in London too.

Phenmeson:


I was at the embassy today. Those people are something else. I waited over 4hrs.
They said is at production stage that need to keep waiting until I received it.
Other applicant of last year are still facing the same issue. Even to use ladies/gent they will not even allowed those coming to pick up their passport. They said only applicant allowed in the building are those for capturing or have an appointment.
What's the issue with yours?

Phenmeson:


I was at the embassy today. Those people are something else. I waited over 4hrs.
They said is at production stage that need to keep waiting until I received it.
Other applicant of last year are still facing the same issue. Even to use ladies/gent they will not even allowed those coming to pick up their passport. They said only applicant allowed in the building are those for capturing or have an appointment.
What's the issue with yours?

From the tracker, i can see Mine as well as been in production for ages…on the tracker what status does your show?

Yinnchi2:
Hello, please I need advice. I met my boyfriend(African-British) a few months ago and we plan to get married later this year. Unfortunately, I found out we are both of AS genotype. I'm optimistic about not having kids with sickle cell but since it can't be ruled out, I want to ask if the UK government provides adequate and free health programs for such or if the sickle cell treatment issue is the same here as it is in Nigeria

Pieces of Advice will be appreciated. Thanks

@Claremont gave you a clear answer (with understanding of the situation).

My wife and I are both AS and our son is AA. It’s gonna be a long read and I hope you like one cos your question was short and direct.

I believe marriage is a long term thing and as such should be planned with someone you can live with for long (not ideally someone that is AA). My wife and I met in the first months of our 100level and we connected. Dated for YEARS and got married. We knew we were both AS and had friends who advised not settling together. We got married and left Nigeria cos we had plans and family will disturb for kids. Worked and saved lot of money. Moved back to Nigeria to settle (raise family) and invest (start business). My wife got pregnant and we were fine. Had spoken to a doctor that told me we could do our fetus check opposite LUTH, but it was quite expensive (in his words), inside me I smiled cos I was looking at a hospital in Saint Denis where they had a successful blood procedure for a child. So the hospital opposite LUTH can’t kill me with bill. Visited the sickle sell foundation opposite LUTH Booked appointment for January, December we went on vacation to Paris, my wife was going to visit the Eiffel Tower and do shopping, while, me secretly want to go see the hospital in Saint Denis. The week we stayed at Saint Denis, one morning I woke up and walked to the hospital gate. Stood for some mins, smiled and went back home.

We came back January, had the sample taken and weeks later or so, we got our result “our son is AA”.

Some parts I skipped so as not to make the story long, one night my wife said she wasn’t feeling too good (as with some other nights- I believe normal preg stuff), but I had an appointment the next morning, and since it was just me and my wife living, I took her to our family clinic for bed rest for 1day, so that she can have nurses watch her while I go out with peace of mind. When I came back, was very stressed and one of the doctors (in lagos island) called me to his office that he needed to speak with me. Dude started by saying “no vex o, I have something I want to ask you”. I knew we were about to start that conversation. “Did you know your wife was AS, I said yes, then why continue, cos you know it might not be easy for you guys, as in do you know the implications? Why did you proceed. “

Here is my answer to everyone, life is hard and challenging. Having the right partner is everything. I don’t want to have an AA wife but hate being married. I want to love my wife and love my child(ren). I want to have a happy home. I can’t base the progress of my relationship on genetics. What if she’s AA and has all the bad character with it.

To all, there are lot of solutions, Even in Nigeria. The Sickle center opposite LUTH is a very good one, I can attest to it as a witness (tho there is one skoi-skoi doctor there that asked me why I was in the hospital and didn’t go to work), but the place is nice and you will be a proud Nigerian if you visit the center. When you get pregnant, you and your partner can go there before 2 months to book appointment and have the child checked out. I am blessed to have had ours come out as AA, a difficult decision would be if “it had gone the other way”. But be positive about life. There are people who are AA but have sickness grow in them that they can’t deal with. Life is challenging.

Just read and learn about everything. Speak on things you know about (especially conversations like this). At the end of the day we all want to be happy. Just do what makes you happy and believe in God. Pray and let your faith do the work.

Avoid NEGATIVITY and NEGATIVE people. Weeks ago I noticed I was becoming kind of depressed. Work was fine. After deep investigation/experiment, I realized BBC and SKY TV were the cause, the negative news and constant show of people suffering in Syria and Africa ( the constant emotional plea for fund) got me to that point. I was watching the Syria and turkey earthquake and water rolled down my eyes. Everything was taking me to a place I didn’t like. I had to stop watching live tv and news for some time. Only watched comedy shows and stand up comedy till I got my head out .

My wife wants 2 kids. I am fine with just one. If I am unable to convince her and we ever decide to go for one more, We will go back to Nigeria after two months of pregnancy and do the same process all over, opposite LUTH. Yes they do the fetus test here in the UK and yes it’s free. But I respect the experience and show of concern at the Center opposite LUTH and will be more than happy to contribute to the growth of Nigeria in that little way.

Love who love you and be happy. Life is too short.

Stay blessed

lightnlife:
There's a 1-in-4 chance of having an SS baby, 2-in-4 of having AS and 1-in-4 for AA.

Interestingly, there are procedures for testing the baby's gen at pregnancy to know their genotype. The commonest are CVS at 12 weeks and Amniocentesis at 16 weeks. Either of these would be necessary for natural conception.

The alternative to these is IVF where the eggs and hormones are carefully pre-selected.

As with any medical and non-medical procedure, there's no 100% guarantee but there have been more successes than failures. Even life no sure!

The ultimate decision lays with you and your partner: how much risk can you take together?

I know two set of couples who defiled the genotype barriers and both have healthy (non-SS) kids now. One used faith that the two kids won't have - they didn't do any CVS or Amnio and it turned out well. The second combined faith and procedures and it also turned out good. I think the later is better - God and his people in the medics.

Ultimately, the decision is with you and your partner. You simply need to get good counselling and information from trusted sources to understand the dynamics and risks of the AS/AS combo.

Yes, the UK has competent professionals in this field although the knowledge base for some doctors here is low, because this is predominantly an black issue. But I know of doctors and midwives that understand the whole thing and support women through the process.

Again, just speak to a professional.

Best wishes.

I read this after posting. Thank you for this.

And you can add me to the people you know, you now know 3 couples. And yes, we used faith and procedure.

I can’t say the process is cheap. I believe the genotype test cost #350k in 2019. But that’s equivalent or less than what we spent at the clubs or vacations. An average Nigeria spend times 3-5 of that for party or wedding 💒.

Just do research and speak to positive people for honest advice.

Hmmm. Not everyone would be lucky to have AA as their first child. If there are no resources to avert producing SS by all means, steer clear please. You don't want to live watching your kids in agony and you not able to help than to weep.

yolkman20:
My road tax expired 1st April, so I set up a direct debit 31st night, till now it still shows untaxed everytime I check it online. I've rang them and they said it'll take 3 working days. I checked now again and it's still the same.

Wetin man go do bayi. Please help.

So long as you have the email, confirming payment...... You're good to go ........

Phenmeson:


I was at the embassy today. Those people are something else. I waited over 4hrs.
They said is at production stage that need to keep waiting until I received it.
Other applicant of last year are still facing the same issue. Even to use ladies/gent they will not even allowed those coming to pick up their passport. They said only applicant allowed in the building are those for capturing or have an appointment.
What's the issue with yours?

This is very sad, imagine people that needs the passport to renew their stay, they now face the risk of overstaying because UKVI won't take passport unavailability as excuse.

Na to stage protest o

Yinnchi2:
Hello, please I need advice. I met my boyfriend(African-British) a few months ago and we plan to get married later this year. Unfortunately, I found out we are both of AS genotype. I'm optimistic about not having kids with sickle cell but since it can't be ruled out, I want to ask if the UK government provides adequate and free health programs for such or if the sickle cell treatment issue is the same here as it is in Nigeria

Pieces of Advice will be appreciated. Thanks

I would give you a very recent experience........

Before I proceed, would you rather cross a road blindfolded or with your eye's wide open ......... You might have an AA, AS or SS.......

A girl known to my family, died last week in Nigeria, due to SS complications...... This girl was based in the UK, went to Nigeria on holidays and died a day before her departure ........

If I was in your shoe's, I would love with my brain, not my heart (the heart is indeed, a very foolish place)........

Lolli2pop:


From the tracker, i can see Mine as well as been in production for ages…on the tracker what status does your show?

Like how long now?

Stanley123147:
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am currently residing in the United Kingdom, having overstayed my visa by a period of two years. However, I am now looking to return to Nigeria with my wife, who is a British citizen, for the purpose of getting married. I am seeking guidance on how best to approach the issue of my overstay and how to present a compelling case for the granting of a visa.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

You don't need an immigration lawyer, but expect UKBA to stress you wella (they would throw all spanners in the works (but would have no choice, than to issue)......

Make sure you have the appetite/threshold of between 2/4 years, waiting on the process (whilst stuck in Nigeria)........

Stanley123147:
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am currently residing in the United Kingdom, having overstayed my visa by a period of two years. However, I am now looking to return to Nigeria with my wife, who is a British citizen, for the purpose of getting married. I am seeking guidance on how best to approach the issue of my overstay and how to present a compelling case for the granting of a visa.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

You mean your partner not your wife. If you travel to Nigeria and reapply for a visa, the probability that you will be denied ranges from 0.51-1. And you can't get married in the UK if you are illegal. You case will be better if you have a child that is a British citizen if not marrying a British citizen alone will not suffice.

dustydee:

If you are married, why do you want to marry her again?
Just be upfront and sincere with them. Also mention your good record (no criminal recird) while you were in the UK.
No one can give you a definitive answer on how the application will be decided.

Read between the lines ........😜😂🤣


The mention of wife, does not always mean wife....... Remember the 'our wife syndrome'.......😜😁

pheranmie:
please guys i need your input in this, i got a car recently and i cant drive so i called some recovery company and the prices they charge from Watford to Manchester is very ridiculous. if any one that can drive and the person is within Watford and less busy tomorrow i will glad appreciate a helping hand and will definitely compensate the person. the car has a valid MOT we can do a day insurance and car tax is almost done immediately please help o....if i no pick the car tomorrow i might loose my deposit.

Miracle no dey tire Jesus.........😜

You should have bought a vehicle closer to manchester/or even hibernated this car buying process.......

If you have £200/£300 budget, simply look for a minicab driver (he/she would gladly assist you)........

Blurpy:
Good evening guys
I’m about three months in the uk. Currently working and schooling, I need guymen in Birmingham to give me pointers asap. Dating apps aren’t helping, clubs are expensive to visit, how una de change hoil abeg especially if you dey Birmingham, help your nwanne. Man don soapy tire. I say make I talk am as a closed mouth is a closed destiny 😂🤣

https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/escort/gb

🤣😁😜

No free lunch, even in freetown.......😂🤣

Full GFE guaranteed......😁🤣

Since you are voluntarily leaving the country at your own expense, based on the guidance this will (ideally) impose a 12-month re-entry ban. 'Ideally' in the sense that if you have breached more than one immigration law, the breach that has the longest period (up to 10 years) will be imposed. Once you leave, your chances are higher when you apply for a spouse visa on the 13th month (if a 12-month ban).

During your application, you need to emphasise this clearly that under paragraph 9.8.7 of the Immigration rules part 9, you left voluntarily at your own expense. Some of the agents don't understand the rules and can do whatever.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-part-9-grounds-for-refusal

If you apply in-country, dem go frustrate you die so tey most of your funds will go through appeals / re-applications. If you apply out-country during the ban (with or without a solicitor), the chances are slim (can go either way). If ban is longer than 12 months, you will have to go through the appeal process to eventually be successful.

If you want, you can request personal information they currently hold about you
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/requests-for-personal-data-uk-visas-and-immigration/request-personal-information-held-by-uk-visas-and-immigration#how-to-make-a-request

All the best.

Stanley123147:
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am currently residing in the United Kingdom, having overstayed my visa by a period of two years. However, I am now looking to return to Nigeria with my wife, who is a British citizen, for the purpose of getting married. I am seeking guidance on how best to approach the issue of my overstay and how to present a compelling case for the granting of a visa.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

UKVI actually does if you show proof of application for a new one in addition to the old one and a cover letter explaining this.
It worked for someone who moved from a student visa to PSW in November.

Viruses:


This is very sad, imagine people that needs the passport to renew their stay, they now face the risk of overstaying because UKVI won't take passport unavailability as excuse.

Na to stage protest o

Omo! I see price £130 for one hour. I don reach mall go restock on my bathing soap 🧼

Lexusgs430:


https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/escort/gb

🤣😁😜

No free lunch, even in freetown.......😂🤣

Full GFE guaranteed......😁🤣

babajeje123:
Hmmm. Not everyone would be lucky to have AA as their first child. If there are no resources to avert producing SS by all means, steer clear please. You don't want to live watching your kids in agony and you not able to help than to weep .

Bolded is very true, I can’t deny that. Have an in law who has 4kids and the last is the SS. Very expensive to manage.

The AA part is to also mention that an AS and AS can get married and give birth to an AA. Most of us know it’s possible but we don’t always hear about it. There is this general believe that when AS couple, it will always result in an SS.

There are resources that are not all that expensive, like having the sample test before baby development. We can’t keep making it look like it’s not possible.

There are no definitive percentage of the total number of AA in Africa and Asia (since these cases are common in those region). So what happens to the likes of us that are AS, we won’t get married if we don’t get an AA partner?

We have to live beyond these fear and work with researches to live a happier life. Ask yourself why I don’t want to go above my 1child or why I don’t really have issues adopting a child if I can’t have one? Life has to go on.

Just a friendly question, at what point of dating do we ask the genotype and blood group question? @Lexusgs430 please help with this question too. And anyone that has an answer.

On this genotype issue ...

No one will carry your cross with you. But, if you believe in the miraculous like I do, and your faith is resolute, even if it is as tiny as a mustard seed, then be it done unto you according to your FAITH.


I believe there are other reasons why you are getting married to your UK friend.


Reality also has a way of defining motives and exposing any cracks.


Go to God and ask, If you hear Him and not your own voice or emotions, then do as bidded.


We can always love again!!!

Lexusgs430:


So long as you have the email, confirming payment...... You're good to go ........

Thanks boss. Yes I get confirmation email and I even asked the alaye I spoke to when I rang them if I can drive it, alaye said the money has been deducted meaning I'm cleared. But he no talk say make I drive o.

Checked again around past 12 today and it's live.

Thanks anyways

Blurpy:
Omo! I see price £130 for one hour. I don reach mall go restock on my bathing soap 🧼

No be small wàhálà........😂🤣

Nah now we go sabi say all those sanusi fafunwa, allen avenue & rita lori charging points ...... Dey assist mankind....😂😜🤣

yolkman20:


Thanks boss. Yes I get confirmation email and I even asked the alaye I spoke to when I rang them if I can drive it, alaye said the money has been deducted meaning I'm cleared. But he no talk say make I drive o.

Checked again around past 12 today and it's live.

Thanks anyways

You're cleared, meaning you're cleared to drive ........😂

Lexusgs430:


No be small wàhálà........😂🤣

Nah now we go sabi say all those sanusi fafunwa, allen avenue & rita lori charging points ...... Dey assist mankind....😂😜🤣

One said no black men... Racism if you ask me... My gringrin just went flacid at the mention of no black men

This Cardiff no near London or Birmingham at all o. I go too miss London sha.

Abeg, anyone in Cardiff make we link up biko. I just got sponsorship and moved to cf5, Llandaff area.

Regex:


One said no black men... Racism if you ask me... My gringrin just went flacid at the mention of no black men

She sabi say una wan carry una trailer exhaust pipe, wan destroy her toronto..........😜

Chreze:


Bolded is very true, I can’t deny that. Have an in law who has 4kids and the last is the SS. Very expensive to manage.

The AA part is to also mention that an AS and AS can get married and give birth to an AA. Most of us know it’s possible but we don’t always hear about it. There is this general believe that when AS couple, it will always result in an SS.

There are resources that are not all that expensive, like having the sample test before baby development. We can’t keep making it look like it’s not possible.

There are no definitive percentage of the total number of AA in Africa and Asia (since these cases are common in those region). So what happens to the likes of us that are AS, we won’t get married if we don’t get an AA partner?

We have to live beyond these fear and work with researches to live a happier life. Ask yourself why I don’t want to go above my 1child or why I don’t really have issues adopting a child if I can’t have one? Life has to go on.

Just a friendly question, at what point of dating do we ask the genotype and blood group question? @Lexusgs430 please help with this question too. And anyone that has an answer.

At the point you feel, your feeling is growing/might grow ........

I would say not longer than 40 days......... Don't only ask (if possible, conduct a test together)...…....

To be safe ...... Is always better than sorry.......

NB: Not unless you're AA...... Then the world is your oyster........🤣😂

Even AA breakdown service, cannot stop you ......😁

Blurpy:
Omo! I see price £130 for one hour. I don reach mall go restock on my bathing soap 🧼

lol. This your bathing soap na multipurpose soap..no be bathing soap again🤣

With the influx of single naija babes to the UK that are similarly kongified, should it be a easier to get laid these days? Just find one to go into a 'mutually beneficial but not exclusive' FWB arrangement na. Naija babes sef don full there na

Chreze:


@Claremont gave you a clear answer (with understanding of the situation).

My wife and I are both AS and our son is AA. It’s gonna be a long read and I hope you like one cos your question was short and direct.

I believe marriage is a long term thing and as such should be planned with someone you can live with for long (not ideally someone that is AA). My wife and I met in the first months of our 100level and we connected. Dated for YEARS and got married. We knew we were both AS and had friends who advised not settling together. We got married and left Nigeria cos we had plans and family will disturb for kids. Worked and saved lot of money. Moved back to Nigeria to settle (raise family) and invest (start business). My wife got pregnant and we were fine. Had spoken to a doctor that told me we could do our fetus check opposite LUTH, but it was quite expensive (in his words), inside me I smiled cos I was looking at a hospital in Saint Denis where they had a successful blood procedure for a child. So the hospital opposite LUTH can’t kill me with bill. Visited the sickle sell foundation opposite LUTH Booked appointment for January, December we went on vacation to Paris, my wife was going to visit the Eiffel Tower and do shopping, while, me secretly want to go see the hospital in Saint Denis. The week we stayed at Saint Denis, one morning I woke up and walked to the hospital gate. Stood for some mins, smiled and went back home.

We came back January, had the sample taken and weeks later or so, we got our result “our son is AA”.

Some parts I skipped so as not to make the story long, one night my wife said she wasn’t feeling too good (as with some other nights- I believe normal preg stuff), but I had an appointment the next morning, and since it was just me and my wife living, I took her to our family clinic for bed rest for 1day, so that she can have nurses watch her while I go out with peace of mind. When I came back, was very stressed and one of the doctors (in lagos island) called me to his office that he needed to speak with me. Dude started by saying “no vex o, I have something I want to ask you”. I knew we were about to start that conversation. “Did you know your wife was AS, I said yes, then why continue, cos you know it might not be easy for you guys, as in do you know the implications? Why did you proceed. “

Here is my answer to everyone, life is hard and challenging. Having the right partner is everything. I don’t want to have an AA wife but hate being married. I want to love my wife and love my child(ren). I want to have a happy home. I can’t base the progress of my relationship on genetics. What if she’s AA and has all the bad character with it.

To all, there are lot of solutions, Even in Nigeria. The Sickle center opposite LUTH is a very good one, I can attest to it as a witness (tho there is one skoi-skoi doctor there that asked me why I was in the hospital and didn’t go to work), but the place is nice and you will be a proud Nigerian if you visit the center. When you get pregnant, you and your partner can go there before 2 months to book appointment and have the child checked out. I am blessed to have had ours come out as AA, a difficult decision would be if “it had gone the other way”. But be positive about life. There are people who are AA but have sickness grow in them that they can’t deal with. Life is challenging.

Just read and learn about everything. Speak on things you know about (especially conversations like this). At the end of the day we all want to be happy. Just do what makes you happy and believe in God. Pray and let your faith do the work.

Avoid NEGATIVITY and NEGATIVE people. Weeks ago I noticed I was becoming kind of depressed. Work was fine. After deep investigation/experiment, I realized BBC and SKY TV were the cause, the negative news and constant show of people suffering in Syria and Africa ( the constant emotional plea for fund) got me to that point. I was watching the Syria and turkey earthquake and water rolled down my eyes. Everything was taking me to a place I didn’t like. I had to stop watching live tv and news for some time. Only watched comedy shows and stand up comedy till I got my head out .

My wife wants 2 kids. I am fine with just one. If I am unable to convince her and we ever decide to go for one more, We will go back to Nigeria after two months of pregnancy and do the same process all over, opposite LUTH. Yes they do the fetus test here in the UK and yes it’s free. But I respect the experience and show of concern at the Center opposite LUTH and will be more than happy to contribute to the growth of Nigeria in that little way.

Love who love you and be happy. Life is too short.

Stay blessed

Thanks to you and everyone who has given their own piece of advice on this.

I will weigh my options and know what to do.

Treadway:
lol. This your bathing soap na multipurpose soap..no be bathing soap again🤣

With the influx of single naija babes to the UK that are similarly kongified, should it be a easier to get laid these days? Just find one to go into a 'mutually beneficial but not exclusive' FWB arrangement na. Naija babes sef don full there na

Nah so FWB go start, till she inform you say 'she don carry belle '.….......😜😂