Yes all visa refusals were declared. It's advisable as all applications are treated on merit. Past visa refusal may only affect the application negatively if false documents were provided or something similar.

francis00:

Congratulations bro, but please I wanna ask,did you declared the visa refusal when filling out your form,I got a visa refusal when applying for US, my passport was collected sef, do I need to declare the visa refusal or @general feezy I sent an email to you, please check it out.

VISA ALERT!!! VISA ALERT!!! VISA ALERT!!!
VISA ALERT!!! VISA ALERT!!! VISA ALERT!!!

Application date June 2nd (Standard)
Biometrics June 4th

On the 15th working day, i got a mail that my application wasn't straight forward so they needed more time to make a decision

July 2nd, Application Transferred to VAC
July 2nd, Travel Documents ready for collection.

Collected the passport today with my VISA intact.

1 US visa refusal (tourist)
1 SA visa refusal (tourist)

It wasn't an easy journey especially after getting the non-straight forward mail. I read so many articles about non straight forward mails and how it takes 8 - 12 weeks to get a response from the UKVI.I prayed asked God for a quick response, and i got my collection mail just after 5 working days.

To all those waiting for unconditional offer, CAS, TB Test, Biometrics and VISA, I pray everything will work out for your good in Jesus name.

PrechyJoe:
Good Morning,

Hope you are all doing well,

I am worried about my application and I decided to check in with you guys. @justwise, please help out.
I made an application on the 29th of June(priority) but I got an email yesterday saying that my application isn’t straightforward.

I made application with my Two dependents, I have been to the Uk once and also been to Schengen area couple of times.

In my last visa application to the Uk, I didn’t include one of my dependents because as at that time, she wasn’t financially dependent on me as she was staying with her older sister, so I didn’t add her as my dependents and also didn’t travel with her as at that time. I don’t know if this is the reason to why my application is on hold.

Also I have been denied an American visa.
Please can you guys give me any advice on how to follow through.

Another question, when one receives this kind of mail, do they call the person? And how long do I normally need to wait before I get a response considering I paid for priority.

I received the same mail last week Friday and I got my collection mail today. Hoping to see the visa in my passport on Monday.

olori101:
The Visa finally came. It won't fair if I don't share my experience here.

Bio-metrics- 22nd June
Collection message - 30th June
Priority Service

I am a January intake that was denied visa in February because my sponsor did not reply to the confirmation email sent to them( God factor). The God factor set in because I thought I can not be denied because I am a state sponsored student but God showed me his existence. Someone from the chief of staff office saw the email from the embassy but decided to look away because she thought the letter is not genuine.

The school decided to issue me a new CAS after a new letter of introduction was issued by the said state government. In all I give God the glory.

Coventry here I come............

Wow congrats,I remember your case when they sent you the non straightforward application mail. Congrats.

hapiaka:
Pave way! Pave way! Pave way!
Visa Alert! Visa Alert!! Visa Alert!!!

Standard application
Biometric june 3
Collection mail 29th
Pick up July 01

No travel history, virgin passport.
I left the money in my account till visa came out.
I had to travel to the next town when DHL wan to start wasting time again.

Plz no try standard if u don't want to be depressed, now I can sleep very well.


Thank u all @swizken9 and Co...
Kudos to @justwise and other senior in the house.

Cogrants.

Setayomi:
Did you apply with your dependants?

No. Just me

Swizken9:
Finally, I collected my passport with the Visa in it this afternoon!!!

Biometric - 04th JUN 21
Collection Notice - 01 JULY 21
Pickup - 01st JULY 21
Standard Application - Abuja
Immigration History - Dubai Residence Visa (twice) which I declared

No visa interview

So grateful to all contributors on this group (@optimally, @justwise, @scobyy2007 and the gurus in the house for sharing their advice and experiences.
@hapiaka my visa don fall out..
My advice: Priority is most advised because this standard visa waiting time dy rise BP.

Finally. Congrats Bro.

I also did my Biometrics on June 4th, but got the non-straightforward mail on the 15th working day. Its really frustrating having to wait indefinitely.

olori101:
Yes i did

I’m sure they stated the exact reason the application was denied. Care to share?

olori101:
Please guys, I got this below message after submitting my application. I paid for priority. Does this mean I won't get a decision before the stipulated 5days?

which has been received and is under consideration. We aim to process non settlement applications within 15 working days , and Settlement applications within 60 working days (unless you have opted for the Priority Visa service).

Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we are unlikely to resolve your application within these customer service targets. Please be assured that we will continue to progress your application to enable a decision to be made as soon as possible.

We will keep you updated as to the progress of your application but in the meantime please do not attend the application centre until you have received a further update. We will notify you by e-mail once your application has been decided.

This is an automated message - do not respond to this email address as incoming mail is not answered. UKVI contact details can be found at www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk

I got the same email this morning too and I did standard application . Been waiting like for ever only to see this this morning

I would love to be part of the programmers