kay4kelvin: plz house,I urgently need a good immigration lawyer in Lagos to assist me in filling an appeal for ban(uk embassy) saying I submitted a fake hotel reservation but am %100 sure that is a lie and is genuine reservation.

plz respond urgently

This is DIY (Do It Yourself) thread, we don't recommend lawyers here

comfortmuniru: hello all, i have been following this thread, and am getting really scared because am about to apply for my spouse visa, i have ever intact reading the thread and seeing the silly reason why people are being refused na wa o. so please i need your advise. my husband and i met while we were in secondary school 1999, we started dating in 2010 online because he moved abroad for his higher education. i went for my masters in the UK in the 2011 and got back january 2013 to resume back to my job, we got married september this year. my husband is british and am abt to put in my application. i have emails from 2010 -2013, skype records covering that period, yahoo chats, we really dont talk on fone because it is more cost effective to use skype. we spent most of our weekends togeda in the uk, bt i dont really have proof for that, because we are always at home n i buy my national express ticket from d station i didnt keep the records, although we went on holiday togeda to dublin, i have itinaries for that and pictures, i also have pictures we took togeda in the Uk i put like 10 of those. bt i put all our chat records while we were nt spending time togeda in the Uk. because i dont knw ow else to proof weekends spent togeda while doing my masters

Where did you get married?

we got married in lagos, Ikoyi registry to be precise. also to add, i havent seen my husband since january dt i left, because i just got back to work and i couldnt get another leave just yet. we ave been planning the wedding since january wen i left tho. so he came home in september and spent 3 weeks. bt i have chat records, skype records, emails, phone call records to cover all the period we were nt togeda.

comfortmuniru: we got married in lagos, Ikoyi registry to be precise. also to add, i havent seen my husband since january dt i left, because i just got back to work and i couldnt get another leave just yet. we ave been planning the wedding since january wen i left tho. so he came home in september and spent 3 weeks. bt i have chat records, skype records, emails, phone call records to cover all the period we were nt togeda.

Then you don't have much to worry about, don't forget the marriage pictures, the financial requirement, the accommodation papers (tendency agreement or mortgage papers)

thanks @justwise, i really appreciate your input, i have done all that and divided them all into sections, hoping to submit by monday, fingers crossed will keep you posted. God bless

comfortmuniru: thanks @justwise, i really appreciate your input, i have done all that and divided them all into sections, hoping to submit by monday, fingers crossed will keep you posted. God bless

All the very best.

@comfortmuniru:

Don't forget to add clear pictures of Nigerian immigration stamps on your husband's passport showing the dates he entered/left Nigeria (I got caught out on this). If he does send you money, include evidence of this, if you can. The more the evidence of communication/relationship the better, provided they aren't contradictory. If you are using tenancy agreement, make sure that if it is a shared house/flat, it isn't overcrowded. Also a letter from the landlord confirming that he/she is aware and approves that your hubby will be living there with you can be handy.

Make sure payslips are certified and stamped by his employer. Use original bank stament and if you have to print online, make sure it is certified and stamped at a branch.

Best of luck.

hi @eebeano49, thanks for your input, i didnt print my husband's passport pages showing the stamps from immigration because they were very faint, can i be refused because of that? bt i have his itinerary for the journey to naija and back, also i have original bank statements, payslips were signed by his employers, tenancy agreement solely his own flat . He doesn't send me money, because i have a good job in naija, so there really isn't any need for that. thanks again, please any other thing am leaving out?.

Letter of invitation from him to me (addressed to the embassy)
letter detailing our relationship and how we keep in touch and my career intentions.
Letter from employer stating his salary and status.
P60 and tax return
Payslips 6months and signed and stamped by employer
Bank statement 6months original
Pictures (lagos. london. dubai, dublin) (itineries for all these trips)
Means of communication (emails, phone records, yahoo messanger, gtalk,skype records )
Birth certificates
His data page showing he is British certified copy
my certificate from my masters degree from a university in the UK
Marriage certificate
Pics showing both of us at the registry and traditional wedding
Letter from my employer
correspondence from agencies i registered with in the UK, reeds and monsters.co.uk
print out of interview done RBS (royal bank of scotland), job applications to centrica and their acknowledgement
His Utility bill (council tax and electricity bill)
His tenancy agreement (solely exclusive to him and description of the apartment).
these are the document i have complied, don't know if i am missing anything.
thank you

comfortmuniru: hi @eebeano49, thanks for your input, i didnt print my husband's passport pages showing the stamps from immigration because they were very faint, can i be refused because of that? bt i have his itinerary for the journey to naija and back, also i have original bank statements, payslips were signed by his employers, tenancy agreement solely his own flat . He doesn't send me money, because i have a good job in naija, so there really isn't any need for that. thanks again, please any other thing am leaving out?.

You need to add the data page of his passport that contains his status in the UK.

Yes don't 4get to add that you earn enough hence no need to receive money from him

oh thanks justwise, i added the datapage of his british passport certified by a lawyer, should i add my statement of account and fixed deposit account statement.? thanks

comfortmuniru: oh thanks justwise, i added the datapage of his british passport certified by a lawyer, should i add my statement of account and fixed deposit account statement.? thanks

Add anything document that will strengthen your application, so adding your bank statement will not be a bad idea

I was refused a uk visa yesterday on the grounds of evidence of funds only section 43 ( (v) (vi); I was so confused, I submitted my business account statement of 3.7m naira and dollar acct statement of $14,677 usd, so I met with an immigration lawyer today for an administrative review. And i'm just really hoping i'm given the Visa.

kim k's girl:
I was refused a uk visa yesterday on the grounds of evidence of funds only section 43 ( (v) (vi); I was so confused, I submitted my business account statement of 3.7m naira and dollar acct statement of $14,677 usd, so I met with an immigration lawyer today for an administrative review. And i'm just really hoping i'm given the Visa.

How do you mean “on the grounds of evidence of funds”? Can you reproduce the refusal notice {leaving out personal details} so the real reason{s} for your refusal can be pointed out and appropriate advice given?

@kim k's girl:

I assume you applied for visit visa, if yes, then ask the question here https://www.nairaland.com/823855/general-uk-visa-enquiries-part

People there are much more knowledgeable on visit visas

Hii house,plz am new on this thread,plz I seriously need ur advice on how to about an apeal on ban from the UK Embassy in Lagos.I kind of confused right now cos the ban was as result of a hotel reservation which was genuinely made and funds were taking.The British embassy claims to have contacted the hotel and was told otherwise.I called the hotel and they confirmed my reservation saying the Embassy did not call.

The ECO stated he isn't satisfied that I am genuinely seeking entry as a visitor or that I intend to leave the uk at the end of your visit 41 (i) (ii) 41(vi) (vii)

kim k's girl:
The ECO stated he isn't satisfied that I am genuinely seeking entry as a visitor or that I intend to leave the uk at the end of your visit 41 (i) (ii) 41(vi) (vii)

That is still not the reason for the refusal!

Reproduce the refusal notice like I said earlier. From the look of things you don't seem to understand the main reason{s} for your refusal,so you need to reproduce the refusal notice verbatim {removing personal details}.

kay4kelvin: Hii house,plz am new on this thread,plz I seriously need ur advice on how to about an apeal on ban from the UK Embassy in Lagos.I kind of confused right now cos the ban was as result of a hotel reservation which was genuinely made and funds were taking.The British embassy claims to have contacted the hotel and was told otherwise.I called the hotel and they confirmed my reservation saying the Embassy did not call.

The credit/debit card with which you book the hotel might be the problem. The hotel might have informed the UKBA that you used a fraudulent card to book for accommodation. You need to get that sorted out with the hotel first before facing the embassy.

Before a ban is placed on anyone by the UKBA,they would have gotten documentary evidence of fraudulent act and I suspect that must have been stated in the refusal notice.

I don't see you winning an appeal{which you appear not entitled to in the first place}. Get yourself sorted out with hotel,get the details of your accommodation booking with the hotel and confirm they didn't suspect you using a fraudulent card,then you can take it from there.

kay4kelvin: Hii house,plz am new on this thread,plz I seriously need ur advice on how to about an apeal on ban from the UK Embassy in Lagos.I kind of confused right now cos the ban was as result of a hotel reservation which was genuinely made and funds were taking.The British embassy claims to have contacted the hotel and was told otherwise.I called the hotel and they confirmed my reservation saying the Embassy did not call.

Your issue is with the hotel and not the embassy. If you are 100% sure that you legitimately booked a hotel accommodation, paid and received a confirmation, then contact the hotel and have them confirm that in writing addressed to UK High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria. With that, you can then apply for administrative review and will certainly be successful, if that's the only reason for the refusal/ban.

You have limited right of appeal appeal (polite way of saying no appeal), besides appeal will be pointless and waste of your time without the hotel's confirmation that your reservation is legitimate. Reach out to this thread for more guidance https://www.nairaland.com/823855/general-uk-visa-enquiries-part

solomonwis:

That is still not the reason for the refusal!

Reproduce the refusal notice like I said earlier. From the look of things you don't seem to understand the main reason{s} for your refusal,so you need to reproduce the refusal notice verbatim {removing personal details}.

i'm too tired to type it because it's long but with what I can deduce they think the money isn't mine. I can snap and upload th refusal letter, it's not like I don't understand but i'm not just happy about this refusal so i've been sluggish with everything

The entry clearance officer said he isn't satisfied my financial circumstances are as stated, I added my Land document, Plan, Deed of assignments, C of O, Governors consent, reference letter from my bank, account statements, this UK embassy is just shit I swear! I have a social tie here in Nigeria, I did the hotel booking with my credit dollar card. I have previous travel history to the middle east and south Africa, so what else do they want, i'm just weak! I hope my lawyer can make a case out of it and counter them.

kim k's girl:
The entry clearance officer said he isn't satisfied my financial circumstances are as stated, I added my Land document, Plan, Deed of assignments, C of O, Governors consent, reference letter from my bank, account statements, this UK embassy is just shit I swear! I have a social tie here in Nigeria, I did the hotel booking with my credit dollar card. I have previous travel history to the middle east and south Africa, so what else do they want, i'm just weak! I hope my lawyer can make a case out of it and counter them.

I can understand your state of mind right now,I know how it feels to be refused an entry clearance.

Let's hope your lawyer can make a case out of it like you said. Ensure you follow up with your lawyer for proper advice, afterall that's what he's paid to do.

solomonwis:

I can understand your state of mind right now,I know how it feels to be refused an entry clearance.

Let's hope your lawyer can make a case out of it like you said. Ensure you follow up with your lawyer for proper advice, afterall that's what he's paid to do.

thank you very much I appreciate, my husband is just making jest of me because he has never liked the u.k for once, he goes to the u.ms almost every time, the Lawyer billed 80k to write a review and I signed letters and documents for him to act on my behalf, he is an immigration lawyer that has practiced in the U.K and U.S but everything na Luck, so I just hope something good comes out of it so my husband can stop making jest of me. Thank you very much for ur support I appreciate

comfortmuniru: oh thanks justwise, i added the datapage of his british passport certified by a lawyer, should i add my statement of account and fixed deposit account statement.? thanks

It sounds like you have all the right documents here. I got married at the same registry office as you. I have some fond memories of that crazy lovely place Just make sure that some of your photos include the registry office sign in the background. If you're concerned that you don't have enough photos, emails, communications to evidence your relationship then a letter from someone you both know, maybe a close aunty/uncle/cousin/friend might be an idea. The letter just needs to note that they have been aware of your relationship for however many years. That they've known the both of you and have witnessed the development of your relationship from boyfriend/girlfriend to husband/wife. I advised some friends of mine to do the same because they were light on evidence and they got their visa.

Trusting God that it will all work out well for you my deary.

kim k's girl:
The entry clearance officer said he isn't satisfied my financial circumstances are as stated, I added my Land document, Plan, Deed of assignments, C of O, Governors consent, reference letter from my bank, account statements, this UK embassy is just shit I swear! I have a social tie here in Nigeria, I did the hotel booking with my credit dollar card. I have previous travel history to the middle east and south Africa, so what else do they want, i'm just weak! I hope my lawyer can make a case out of it and counter them.

Added all that but forgot to add something that will show how you made that money, nothing about your business and the state of your business, no tax certificate, no budget on how much the trip will cost you, no list of places you tend to visit in the UK, no marriage certificate and family pictures, letter from the Governor means nothing.

justwise:

Added all that but forgot to add something that will show how you made that money, nothing about your business and the state of your business, no tax certificate, no budget on how much the trip will cost you, no list of places you tend to visit in the UK, no marriage certificate and family pictures, letter from the Governor means nothing.

I added everything you just mentioned, but I 'm applying as a single person because I haven't done a change of name. I added my business reg, pictures,tax cert clearance, my budget, everything. Even my shares certificates I added them, the present value of my Landed property from diya fatimilehin was there, everything. With that i've established a social tie

kim k's girl:
I added everything you just mentioned, but I 'm applying as a single person because I haven't done a change of name. I added my business reg, pictures,tax cert clearance, my budget, everything. Even my shares certificates I added them, the present value of my Landed property from diya fatimilehin was there, everything. With that i've established a social tie

If you added everything and the ECO said that he doesn't believe that the money belongs to you then it means that the cash flow is not consistent with your earnings

@ justwise,johnwray,girlfio and Members of the House,

Abeg,I need help as in it being few weeks now that I got my determination of allowed appeal.
I am yet to be called nor mailed from the Embassy to submit my passport,I've mailed them with
a copy of my determination.the Embassy just replied acknowledging receiving it and will get back
later.
pls,kindly advise me on what else I can do to speed up getting my visa as in I wish to celebrate
the Muslim Eld festival with my family this month ,it really been a while we do such together.

To the rest Member still on the appeal,Wishing U God Almighty favour soon,amin

Takia

Matadaz: @ justwise,johnwray,girlfio and Members of the House,

Abeg,I need help as in it being few weeks now that I got my determination of allowed appeal.
I am yet to be called nor mailed from the Embassy to submit my passport,I've mailed them with
a copy of my determination.the Embassy just replied acknowledging receiving it and will get back
later.
pls,kindly advise me on what else I can do to speed up getting my visa as in I wish to celebrate
the Muslim Eld festival with my family this month ,it really been a while we do such together.

To the rest Member still on the appeal,Wishing U God Almighty favour soon,amin

Takia

When was the last time you emailed them?

@ justwise

thanx for the reply.I emailed the embassy about 10 days ago.
I am thinking of sending an email to my Borough mp to kindly intervene,
pls,what ur opinion on that ?

Takia

Matadaz: @ justwise

thanx for the reply.I emailed the embassy about 10 days ago.
I am thinking of sending an email to my Borough mp to kindly intervene,
pls,what ur opinion on that ?

Takia

That will be a good idea, going through the MP will put more pressure on them.