Amedak:
Good evening, everyone.

I need clarification on whether it's mandatory to get married at the Ikoyi Registry. I came across some information suggesting that only certificates issued by Ikoyi Registry are recognized and accepted by embassies. Can someone confirm if this is true?

Thank you.

kksamm:
Or is it possible to write with a pen a small note (to that effect) on the document checklist. Perhaps below "Evidence of Funds"? My biometrics appointment is still upcoming.

Phraences:


Take it easy. She is just confused especially when her lawyer is saying something else.

Cashmadam:


Then do a cover letter to explain and pay to have it uploaded. It will cost you extra but better to pay that then risk not getting the visa.

Ayomieee:


Hi @Cashmadam , I have a question regarding bank statement if you can help. I get paid via Deel and then I withdraw a minimum of $500 (usually 500-700) to my bank account. However, my opening balance is 9.5m (because I was initially withdrawing $1k into my account until the end of last year), closing balance is 1.6m and monthly spend is around 1.5m. How do I explain this in my additional info?

Cashmadam:


First, how can your monthly spend by N1.5Million? What do you buy every month? If you are servicing a loan or using your money for a capital project, then you need to explain that and estimate how much you really spend each month on living expenses. This figure is a big red flag.

Ayomieee:


Oh okay, thank you for that. I was adding cost of capital projects to the total estimated monthly living expense.

Temitopegold221:
Good morning everyone, I applied for a visit visa for my mum last month, I uploaded all my documents but I didn’t upload her bank statement, i have attached her refusal letter, please from this refusal letter , should I reapply immediately, and if I reapply what should I address, I’m so down at the moment , I don’t even know how to tell her that her application has been refused.

Temitopegold221:
Good morning everyone, I applied for a visit visa for my mum last month, I uploaded all my documents but I didn’t upload her bank statement, i have attached her refusal letter, please from this refusal letter , should I reapply immediately, and if I reapply what should I address, I’m so down at the moment , I don’t even know how to tell her that her application has been refused.

Cashmadam:


Sorry about the refusal.

Mistake on your part. Next time, add your Mum's statement of account. She claimed she has savings and will contribute to the cost of the trip. How will the visa officer know she has the money when you did not attach her statement of account? This issue has been discussed extensively...

Temitopegold221:

Thank you for your response , I actually applied for the visa before I started following this tread. I have learnt my lesson and I will reapply, please when do you advise I reapply ?

demo79:
Pls naira landers, how much is Uk visit visa now.thanks

NwunyeAlberta:
Hello All,

Please I need advice.

In April, I submitted a 6-month visitor visa application for my husband and our two children to visit the UK during the June half-term. I currently hold a valid 2-year visitor visa myself. The purpose of the trip was for family bonding and sightseeing at various tourist attractions

The visa was refused on this ground:
1. To demonstrate your financial circumstances, you have provided your personal bank statement in your name from GTCO Bank. I note a large deposit of 4,228,042.31 NGN and which is significantly greater than your monthly salary has inflated this account. The source of these funds is unknown, and you have provided no explanation for this. This large unexplained credit is not in line with your stated monthly income and consequently damages the credibility of your application. I am therefore not satisfied you have given an accurate reflection of your current financial circumstances and that the funds remain exclusively available to you.

This deposit was a combination of my husband's monthly salary and a refund for National Housing Fund deduction, both paid together by his employer. I explicitly explained this in the cover letter, and it was also clearly documented on the submitted payslip. It appears that the visa officer did not consider either the cover letter or the payslip during the review process. It's annoying because I was careful to explain in the cover letter. Is there anything that can be done?

caiwoahmet:
My mum visit visa was refused today, they stated that there were some unexplained deposits into her account. We used her salary account and the only unexplained fund was a sum of 200k paid into her account through POS. She is a teacher and earns 310k per month, all showing in her bank statements. Will you advise we reapply?

@cashmadam

kksamm:
Good afternoon everyone,

Please, I booked a tls contact appointment both for my dad and mum yesterday but haven't gotten an appointment confirmation email for my dad, yet. I booked the appointments differently with flexi option (with same date and time) and paid for each of them and was debited immediately after initiating payments. However, I received an appointment email for my mum the moment I paid but haven't received an email for my dad. I used different emails for their applications. I can see the scheduled appointment on both dad and mum's TLS profile, but I haven't received the email for dad. I understand that the appointment confirmation email is to be printed and shown before biometrics on the appointment date. Please, has anyone been in this kind of situation before? What steps did you take?

I have submitted a complaint form already but do not know how soon they'll respond as their appointment is at the corner. Do they have a contact number?

kksamm:
Good afternoon everyone,

Please, I booked a tls contact appointment both for my dad and mum yesterday but haven't gotten an appointment confirmation email for my dad, yet. I booked the appointments differently with flexi option (with same date and time) and paid for each of them and was debited immediately after initiating payments. However, I received an appointment email for my mum the moment I paid but haven't received an email for my dad. I used different emails for their applications. I can see the scheduled appointment on both dad and mum's TLS profile, but I haven't received the email for dad. I understand that the appointment confirmation email is to be printed and shown before biometrics on the appointment date. Please, has anyone been in this kind of situation before? What steps did you take?

I have submitted a complaint form already but do not know how soon they'll respond as their appointment is at the corner. Do they have a contact number?

NwunyeAlberta:
Please help with feedback on this

Jannyfranc:
Dear cashmadam, please I need you input on additional information needed for visa form here,category is uk global talent Visa, what am I expected to fill in additional information?

Thegamingorca:


Denied where?

If by the end of today you see no mail. You have been approved

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[quote author=klexycole post=131536601]A fam member's mom just got refused. He's sponsoring the mother with £2,500. He also attached his payslip, bank statements, BRP, and lease documents.

For the mom, they included pictures with son, her passport, husband's consent letter, and a valid 5-year Canada Visit Visa. Her bank statement wasn't submitted.

Under her employment section, they picked RETIRED since she's currently not working, although running a small shop in their home with no business account. She has never worked in a corporate organization and currently being supported by the children.

Note: The visit duration stated is 1 month but the ECO mistakenly wrote 1 month 29 days.

Please what's the best way to tackle this? She's a first time applicant. Thank you!

Jannyfranc:
I need suggestion on uk embassy with normal TLS processing fee. Is Victoria Island lagos TLS normal or priority for immigrant Visa? What about Ikeja.
@cashmadam
@Gistelle
@ all the gurus.

Please kindly suggest.