Hello everyone, I have been a silent follower/reader for almost 7 years on this platform and it has helped me tremendously. I’ll like to share my experience, it might help others as well. I applied for my mum’s 2 years visit visa. I was her sponsor.
Application Timeline below
27th of February: Application submitted
28th of February: Uploaded all documents but I didn’t submit because I was trying to be sure I haven’t missed anything.
1st of March: Submitted all supporting documents on the self-service portal @ 7am
1st of March: Biometrics done @ 12.30pm
3rd of March: received an Email that visa is been processed
8th of March @ 9am received a call from Home office asking some general questions about me but laying emphasis on why she stayed longer previously. I had a genuine reason. He said we will get our decision soon. (Call lasted for about 7mins)
10th of March: Email from TLS that document is ready for collection @ 9.24am
12th of March: DHL delivered at 7.17pm
Documents that I submitted
1) Invitation letter
2) 6 months’ pay slip
3) Salary bank statement & Savings Bank statement (total= £5000)
4) Tenancy Agreement
5) My work I.D
6) Copy of my Nigerian passport page & Resident permit, my daughter's passport page ( She's British)
7) 2 utilities bills ( just to show my house address cos it’ appears differently sometimes)
My Birth certificate & My daughter’s birth certificate
9) Some pictures taken on her last visit to England

Documents my mum submitted
1) Her bank statement ( She has about 1.6 million in it with some lump sum, which I explained with evidence) her statement doesn’t really matter but just to be on the safe side
2) Age declaration
3) Her pension letters
4) Her marriage certificate
5) Supporting letter from her
6) My mum & dad’s house documents
7) Consent letter from my dad
I hope and pray everyone expecting theirs will be favoured and receive the good news they’re expecting. Thanks to everyone who has contributed over the years.