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Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 12:31am On Aug 18, 2018 |
Congratulations Ibkbosson: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 12:21am On Aug 18, 2018 |
You are such an intelligent human being. You said it all. Thanks for this wonderful piece oxygyne: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 1:44am On Aug 16, 2018 |
If you know that he can constantly do the overtime for six months at stretch or has constantly done it (prior to the time of submitting your application) and you/your hubby can prove this by showing the payslips (as you have said) which shows that his salary plus overtime totals more than 18600 per annum plus also you can back that up with showing the payments go into his personal accounts with a bank statement, then you are good to go. You don’t have to wait for the increment in salary and the extra 6 months. But I must emphasise that you make sure all the conditions I stated above that surrounds the salary/overtime are met please. It is important even though very risky. The SAFEST option from my experience is just to wait for the extra 6 months after the salary increment. That just gives you the “peace of mind”. It’s entirely up to you to decide though swtjane: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 8:42pm On Aug 13, 2018 |
Hi Swtjane, we chose category A.... but before I comment on your husband’s case... you said he earns 18k right? When he does overtime, does he earn more than 18600. You know that’s the threshold. If he does then I will suggest you choose same category (A) and ensure that you have all the necessary documents to back it up as well as writing a letter to explain it plus ensuring that the overtime pay as well as the main salary appear in the bank statement which will be submitted. Note, as Oxygyne has rightly said too, you must ensure he has earned the salary for at least 6 months.... whether it is the old or the new salary which the company has agreed to increase it to. swtjane: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 3:24am On Aug 07, 2018 |
Okay. If you say so... I’m not yet a citizen... I just commented based on what I know and the info I gather. Like you suggested, let him try... he might be lucky. Good luck to him and everyone still expecting their good news Minnienellie24: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 10:48am On Aug 06, 2018 |
If you read the first paragraph of the attached screenshot well... it says “you may be eligible if your father was a British citizen by the time you were born”. The guy said the fiancée’s dad became a citizen in 2009 (by marriage)... the fiancée is 25 years now. To the best of my knowledge, I think the father would have been able to apply for a citizenship for the fiancée in 2009 as at when he became citizen because she was 17 (less than 18 years) when she is still legally a child. But now that she’s above 18 years, I’m afraid there’s no way the British dad will be able to file for the child now because she is a fully grown adult now. Minnienellie24: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 2:14am On Aug 06, 2018 |
Exactly my thought as I was reading through his comments. The question Rickie asked may appear too harsh but it’s actually the reality of the matter, you want visa or not? The truth is these people want as less people as possible into their country (whether via spouse via or visit visa) so it is with excitement and joy that they refuse people visa on slight mistakes or omission of key documents/evidence/proofs..... something as simple as not submitting enough call logs or enough pictures. If/when they refuse such visas, trust me... there’s nothing anybody can do. You can appeal but imagine the extra money and time that you will spend on that too... especially as it’s uncertainty. The best is just to give them all they ask for plus extra... trust me, if you have experienced denied or refusal of visa before after spending over £3k and most importantly having gone through extreme emotional and mental trauma, you will give them more than what they ask for... you go even wan give them nudes join. Mr Chris, hope you understand what I mean. Lexusgs430: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 1:17am On Jul 29, 2018 |
Oh I see. Heathrow is always like that. Their wahala there is always extra. When I mentioned Arik, I was referring to Arik when it was really Arik... not the crap they have today. My first experience with them to The UK was actually over 6 years ago. But now I can never ever try Arik again. My final experience was when I traveled to Ghana 2 years ago and they delayed me for about 5 hours with no single explanation or even “sorry”. Of course BA is king as well as Virgin... Lufthansa too is nice.... but try Emirates too and you will know that Ethiopian is just a learner lol. Anyway. Welcome again. Hope you’re settling in well Extremebeau: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 7:13am On Jul 27, 2018 |
I came in through that same Birmingham airport last month and I wasn’t asked much questions... nothing like “show me your TB certificate”. I also had a few degrees in the U.K. and wasn’t asked any questions other than a few details about my studies then. I wasn’t detained and all. I don’t know why yours was like that. I don’t think I spent more than 5 minutes with the border man before I went to pick my luggage and left the airport. Anyway, the most important thing is you’re in now so welcome ma’am.... In terms of the airline, maybe you should try emirates or Air France/KLM (these are my two bests out of the few airlines I’ve used to travel). I’ve once used Kenyan airways and Arik too though. Extremebeau: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 12:28pm On Jul 25, 2018 |
Madam..... if you love yourself (especially your sanity and peace of mind), do not.... I repeat DO NOT take that risk. A word is enough for the wise. Trust me, it will cost you way less money, save you much more time and save you even much more stress if you can just do the NARIC thing right now. You don’t want to experience what it’s like being denied a visa after spending that much and waiting such a long time. Please I repeat DO NOT TAKE THAT RISK O stargirl1628: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 12:34pm On Jul 12, 2018 |
Congratulations ma'am..... Glad to hear your news. We pray for more of this kind of news. And to all who are still expecting, your expectations shall not be cut short. Extremebeau: 3 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 11:20pm On Jul 02, 2018 |
Oh okay. It seemed longer than two weeks abd a few days. Welcome anyway..... Yes she’s fine. Hope your hubby is good too and enjoying all of you lol Embellish: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 10:02am On Jul 02, 2018 |
Wow.... It took you ages to enter lol.... I got my visa two weeks or so after yours and I already have spent almost a week in the UK before you arrived. Well, its all good.....at least you are here now.... I was lucky not to have met a very inquisitive immigration officer like yours (maybe its because I landed in Birmingham though)....the only funny question he asked was the name of my spouse lol....then he asked 2/3 more and that's it.... didn't meet any other officer or person till I got out to the arrival lobby of the airport. I hope you haven't forgotten that you only have one month on your vignette visa... Go get your BRP ASAP. Good luck to others waiting for their good news Embellish: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 11:14am On Jun 28, 2018 |
Congratulations ma'am. Praying for others waiting to share their good news pretty soon. By the way, I'm back home now (back in the UK). Had a very hitch free journey... no issues at the border (just a few questions at the port of entry by the immigration officer) plus the weather has been very great (got me feeling it is a bit hotter than naija sef lol) missjennybaby: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 10:59pm On Jun 22, 2018 |
Hmmmm.... bro I’m afraid this is not a good omen.... it’s beginning to look like the events that led to me being denied my first application in 2016. First the application took unnecessarily too long. Then after like 3 months of no form of communication at all from UKVi (except the “application not so straightforward” email that I got), they contacted my wife and one of her employers (cos we combined two jobs then) and started interviewing them both and were going back and forth on it until my wife was frustrated and didn’t want to speak to them again. Then after another month or so they sent my passport and then it was denied. Altogether the application took about 6 months. I hope you did not combine two jobs.... and also I hope your wife’s job is legit. These are some of the reasons why they interview both the applicants sponsor and their employer I sincerely pray that regardless of all the calls and the unnecessary delay, your application turns out positive. God will favour you. Keep believing bro. Keep us updated. readynow: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 9:38am On Jun 22, 2018 |
Thanks. You shall hear the good news soon Queenantia: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 2:29pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Thanks bro. But how far about your own now? Still no updates? readynow: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 12:28pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Thanks..... time to fly away lol. oxygyne: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 12:28pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Thanks dear. I believe you landed safe. How was the flight and how is hubby? Embellish: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 9:41am On Jun 20, 2018 |
Hello good people, I’m pleased to inform you guys that I have finally gotten my spouse visa. After an initial refusal of an almost 6 months application in December 2016, I waited the whole of 2017 together with my wife to work on getting it right for the next application and thank God, the long wait paid off now. Timeline: Application submitted: March 2nd Biometrics: March 8th Documents submitted: March 15th Ready to pick up email: June 18th Passport picked up: June 19th Wife called UKVI at around 60 working days and they said a decision has been made. No “decision made” email Total of of 69 working days (excluding bank holidays) Thank God and thanks to everyone that contributed one way or the other on this forum. I’m happy to tell you guys that I’m officially a graduate of this school now � 6 Likes |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 2:51pm On Jun 13, 2018 |
Congratulations dear. I’m so happy to read your great news. I know mine is next. I am still waiting for their “decision made” and “passport ready for collection” email. Fingers crossed And thanks for your response to my previous questions. Embellish: 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 6:18pm On Jun 12, 2018 |
Hi Embellish..... I think we both applied around the same time (this is me quoting one of your replies a few weeks ago.... I think you mentioned that you applied a week after readynow which was when I applied to...2nd of March to be precise) please what date exactly did you submit your application and did your biometrics? I’m asking all these because if going by the fact that we applied around the same time, I’m wondering why we haven’t gotten a pick up email yet and also why my wife hasn’t received my own documents just as your hubby has. And also which of the TLS office did you applied from (Ikeja, VI or Abuja)? Hope you don’t think my questions are too much lol..... Embellish: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 6:10pm On Jun 12, 2018 |
Read well.... they mentioned “on WhatsApp “ Osinachi1290: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 1:23pm On Jun 10, 2018 |
Awwwww. So sad. So sorry about the refusal.... that was a very costly mistake..... I’ve been in this position before... it’s not the best. Maybe there’s a reason for the refusal who knows I pray God will make the next application successfully and all your efforts and time will not be in vain. shemafia: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 9:22pm On Jun 08, 2018 |
I did and even more sef. No worries. I promise to pay 100% tithe 100%. Lol Lexusgs430: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 9:18pm On Jun 08, 2018 |
I’m telling you. Lol..... however I keep my fingers crossed though Lexusgs430: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 9:17pm On Jun 08, 2018 |
Amen. Good luck to you too..... we shall all smile at last. Is it just me... I’m just wondering why we haven’t heard from Shemafia though. I was expecting her to actually share her good news today. readynow: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 11:48am On Jun 08, 2018 |
Update: my wife called UKVI yesterday and she was told that a decision has been made on my application already. They said the delay might be from the courier service bringing it down to Naija or the VAC (TLS Ikeja). Whatever or whenever the delay is from, fingers crossed. We shall all share our good news soon |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 11:43am On Jun 07, 2018 |
Congratulations to you in advance. I believe it’s good news. You should get your “passport pick up email” before the end of today as well. So prepare to go pick up your passport tomorrow. Good luck to you and to all of us still waiting. Please update us. shemafia: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 11:38am On Jun 07, 2018 |
Don’t worry. Soon... we shall all share our good news Please when did you do your biometrics? Thanks readynow: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 11:33pm On Jun 05, 2018 |
It’s good to know that I’m not alone in this. We just have to keep praying and hoping for a quick response. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if/when you hear anything from them. I will do the same if/when I get anything from them. Good luck to us and all others waiting for a response on this platform Embellish: |
Travel / Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by MreSBee: 11:05pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
Hi Readynow, Regarding this post about you not being updated yet by UKvI on the status of your application on the 22nd May. Any update now? I’m asking cos I applied about a week after you and I’m still waiting too... not heard anything, I haven’t even gotten that type of email you got from someone saying your application is in the final stage and that a decision will soon be made. Anyone else in our shoes... anyone apppied around end of Feb/beginning of March, please indicate. Thanks readynow: |
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