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I posted my story here in 2018, thanks to those that advised me @phardey @customised87 etc and thanks also to those that said I would never get a visa because I had been banned earlier from entering the UK because of deception. So I applied for UK student visas in 2005 and 2007 and used deception and changed my identity in one of the applications. All the documents submitted were actually not originals. I was young and being misled by some stupid agents at that time. In 2017 I met my wife who is a British citizen, we had a baby in 2018, he is also a British citizen and we got married in 2019 in Nigeria. Few weeks ago, we decided that I applied for a UK visitor's visa to be able to visit them. I submitted the application and declared both previous applications. I wrote a cover letter detailing the deception, and I apologised for the behaviour. I explained how I had evolved over the years into a high profile professional working with one of the best oil companies in Nigeria. Long story short, I was so surprised I got the visa few days ago; the application however took longer than normal, I assume they were making several checks and verifications. Documents submitted Int'l Passport - with 1 expired schengen visa and Dubai stamps Marriage Cert Letter from employer Payslips - 3 months Bank statement - 75m balance Property documents Copy of wife's UK passport Copy of child's uk passport wife's payslips wife's bank statement Pictures of family trips to Italy, Germany and Dubai - We went on 3 family trips in 2018 and 2019 Whatsapp conversations I am posting my story because I am sure there are a lot of people in my shoes and they do not know how to go about their next application. Please just be as truthful and transparent as you can be; do not hide anything especially if they already have the information. 8 Likes |
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Good Afternoon, Please I am looking at clearing a 2015 Mercedes Benz C300 from Lagos Port. Would anyone please let me know approximately how much it will cost? Many Thanks Matthew |
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Lexusgs430: Hi Lexusgs430, Thanks for your feedback. I am aware that application histories aren't deleted but I have read that the Home office or UK embassies keep biometric data for 10 years except if the individual poses a threat to national security. I was saying that my biometric data might have been deleted but I know the details of both applications would be retained and I will be as honest as possible. I am informed and now a high profile professional so I won't make that stupid mistake again. Are you 100% sure that my spouse visa application will overrule section 320(11)? |
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Hi Guys, Your opinions will go a long way; and if there's someone who has been in this situation and scaled through, please share their story. 2005 - I applied for a UK student visa but was refused due to insufficient funds and low WAEC grades. 2006 - Changed my name and DOB; got a new passport and applied for another student visa in 2007 and by this time, the UK had started taking biometrics as part of the application process. I was caught and presumably banned for 10 years. The passport used was not returned back to me as they believed that was not my true identity. All these I did as I was ignorant and just despirate to have a bright future, which I am already having without stepping out of Nigeria. All my siblings eventually left Nigeria in the struggle and live in US, Canada and France; I am the only one left here for now grin Fast forward to 2018, I have since graduated from Uni and now working as an analyst for an Oil Company. Now, I have a fiancee who is settled in the UK and who will eventually be a British citizen in 2019. We plan to get married next year and I am planning to apply for a spose visa. I will declare my previous applications, including the change of name and biometrics, which I believe would now have been deleted as it is over 10 years; however, I am sure there is a likelihood of a refusal under section 320 but I will appreciate if there's someone who has such experience and who can share what they did. I work full time and I earn a considerably huge amount of salary. I also have a business and few properties and can show a genuine bank account with good cash flow and a balance of over N40m; my fiancee also earns over £30k yearly, so finance is not an issue. I am confident that I would normally meet the requirements if not for the refusals and ban which happened over 12 years ago. Going by your experience guys, what do you suggest? |
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Hi Guys, Your opinions will go a long way; and if there's someone who has been in this situation and scaled through, please share their story. 2005 - I applied for a UK student visa but was refused due to insufficient funds and low WAEC grades. 2006 - Changed my name and DOB; got a new passport and applied for another student visa in 2007 and by this time, the UK had started taking biometrics as part of the application process. I was caught and presumably banned for 10 years. The passport used was not returned back to me as they believed that was not my true identity. All these I did as I was ignorant and just despirate to have a bright future, which I am already having without stepping out of Nigeria. All my siblings eventually left Nigeria in the struggle and live in US, Canada and France; I am the only one left here for now ![]() Fast forward to 2018, I have since graduated from Uni and now working as an analyst for an Oil Company. Now, I have a fiancee who is settled in the UK and who will eventually be a British citizen in 2019. We plan to get married next year and I am planning to apply for a spose visa. I will declare my previous applications, including the change of name and biometrics, which I believe would now have been deleted as it is over 10 years; however, I am sure there is a likelihood of a refusal under section 320 but I will appreciate if there's someone who has such experience and who can share what they did. I work full time and I earn a considerably huge amount of salary. I also have a business and few properties and can show a genuine bank account with good cash flow and a balance of over N40m; my fiancee also earns over £30k yearly, so finance is not an issue. I am confident that I would normally meet the requirements if not for the refusals and ban which happened over 12 years ago. Going by your experience guys, what do you suggest? |
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