Update on UKVI application:

Thank God with me.

Passport collected 31 Mar
TLS mail to drop off passport received 28 Mar.
Biometrics 11 Jan.

Unless absolutely necessary, avoid "keep my passport"!

*edited*

Update on UK visa application
Biometric 10/03/2022
Passport ready mail 24/03/2022
Passport collected 28/03/2022
Status: Visa issued on 21/03/2022 - 5 years

I was 26 years old in 2008 when I was advised to use the fake name which is linked to my biometrics. However,I have since rectify the same issue which was also connected to my international passport, when applying for my international passport with my real names. I wish to be transparent and honest with truth when applying again. As it stands now, I am applying for a masters degree at the University of derby, a secondary school friend of mine is a professor in the institution and advised me to apply.

mimilyrics:
How old were you when the application with someone else's details was made? Whom made the application? It's a 50/50 situation even though you've obviously spent out the ban that this situation usually attracts. If you end up applying, be 100% truthful about the refusal and the situation around it. Also ensure that all your docs/information are genuine, in line with UKVI student visa rules and can hold up under the most stringent scrutiny. You might or might not get it.
But 1st, you need to get a school to assign you CAS before your visa application- that will be a uphill task with many schools due to the circumstances surrounding your previous refusal.

Congratulations to you. Was it standard or priority application?

ekpotek:
Update on UK visa application
Biometric 10/03/2022
Passport ready mail 24/03/2022
Passport collected 28/03/2022
Status: Visa issued on 21/03/2022 - 5 years

Standard

Mattycoke:
Congratulations to you. Was it standard or priority application?

Standard

Thanks, I had biometric on 9th of March I'm patiently waiting.

ekpotek:


Standard

GraciousWords:
Update on keep my passport application:

Thank God with me.
Collection mail received 28 Mar.
Biometrics 11 Jan.

UKVI this morning - "decision has been made" and escalation shows decision mail was sent....but to address updated by TLS ....which contains a one letter error (according to UKVI). UKVI promisedto resend decision mail, which thankfully they did a few hours later.

Admin Error at both TLS and UKVI in my opinion since the escalations, paid mails and original application all have the correct email address. All is well, that ends well.

Unless absolutely necessary, avoid "keep my passport"!

Congrats, but I don't understand the write-up

deuoessch:


Congrats, but I don't understand the write-up

This post below may help. You don't need to worry about it if you are applying and decide to leave your passport with TLS/VAC rather than keeping your passport with you after biometrics. The process seems to be quicker when you submit it along with your application .

https://www.nairaland.com/6969367/general-uk-visa-enquiries-part/40#111418998

ekpotek:
Update on UK visa application
Biometric 10/03/2022
Passport ready mail 24/03/2022
Passport collected 28/03/2022
Status: Visa issued on 21/03/2022 - 5 years

Hello house. I've very similar timeline which may encourage someone applying for family visit visa:
Biometrics 10/03/2022
Passport ready mail 25/03/2022
Passport collected 28/03/2022
Status: Standard Visa issued on 28/03/2022 - 10 years

I feel very lucky & blessed but must not fail to mention that I've been bitten once by being denied in 2010 so this time around, I self uploaded almost every document under the sun that I felt would favour my application. Having a US born child may have helped me but I left nothing to chance: e. g. photos of her & self with sponsor, school letter of introduction & exam results - yes o, even for 5year old, all na 'tie.'

*Try not to rush to submit, you can save & keep going back to your application until you're satisfied; you can also succeed without using any agent who may even complicate things for you.
*under 'additional info', pls try to explain any large deposits into your bank account
*even if you're being fully sponsored, try to have a reasonable amount in your own personal bank account to cover expenses
*No tax clearance but I explained large deposits.
*Finally, if you're sincerely visiting & not planning to 'disappear' once you land there, just be truthful in your application & prayerfully go for it no matter the length of visa.

GraciousWords:


This post below may help. You don't need to worry about it if you are applying and decide to leave your passport with TLS/VAC rather than keeping your passport with you after biometrics. The process seems to be quicker when you don't keep your passport but submit it along with your application and biometrics.

https://www.nairaland.com/6969367/general-uk-visa-enquiries-part/40#111418998

Thanks. And I've already paid for that "Keep your passport" service. I hope they change their minds when I plead with them.

[quote author=ekpotek post=111440042]Update on UK visa application
Biometric 10/03/2022
Passport ready mail 24/03/2022
Passport collected 28/03/2022
Status: Visa issued on 21/03/2022 - 5 years
Congratulations Sir! Pls have you travel to UK before?

Went for Biometric on the 7th of March,

The 15days timeline elapse last Friday.

No mail nothing.

Can I go to TLS for enquires and what's the procedure.

Congratulations, biometric since the 7th.

What can be now ...


[quote author=Arise01 post=111446429][/quote]

Aquuare:
Went for Biometric on the 7th of March,

The 15days timeline elapse last Friday.

No mail nothing.

Can I go to TLS for enquires and what's the procedure.

Average waiting time is now 6weeks.
Means that some people might get decision before 6weeks and others after . In all the average is now 6weeks.
Watch ,pray and hold forth.

GraciousWords:
Update on UKVI keep my passport application:

Thank God with me.
Collection TLS mail to drop off passport received 28 Mar.
Biometrics 11 Jan.

UKVI this morning - "decision has been made" and escalation shows decision mail was already sent previously......UKVI promised to resend decision mail, which thankfully they did a few hours later.

Unless absolutely necessary, avoid "keep my passport"!

Am glad you are point the “Keep my passport” bit out to others. That option doesn’t seem like a good one if you live in Nigeria.

If you live in the UK then absolutely because you might need your passport for HR, to travel etc, the fact that a lot of people get stuck with waiting for an email from TLS is disgraceful.

Even if it is work.

God is in control..

He brought us this far.

motunrayoo:

Average waiting time is now 6weeks.
Means that some people might get decision before 6weeks and others after . In all the average is now 6weeks.
Watch ,pray and hold forth.

[quote author=Arise01 post=111446429][/quote]

Yes. Several times. Just to also say this is my second 5 years UK visa. I applied last in 2017.

It's a 50/50 chance or should I say 90/10 chance since you were fully aware and not underaged when it happened. You can try applying but there are no guarantees.

cole82:
I was 26 years old in 2008 when I was advised to use the fake name which is linked to my biometrics. However,I have since rectify the same issue which was also connected to my international passport, when applying for my international passport with my real names. I wish to be transparent and honest with truth when applying again. As it stands now, I am applying for a masters degree at the University of derby, a secondary school friend of mine is a professor in the institution and advised me to apply.

I submitted my standard visa application on 9th of March, we just have to exercise more patience.

Aquuare:
Went for Biometric on the 7th of March,

The 15days timeline elapse last Friday.

No mail nothing.

Can I go to TLS for enquires and what's the procedure.

ekpotek:


Yes. Several times. Just to also say this is my second 5 years UK visa. I applied last in 2017.

Congratulations once again Sir!
No wonder it’s was very fast

House,

I need guidance on how to apply for myself and two kids.

I did three seperate applications for us and paid three seperate visiting visa fees. My challenge is with appointment booking. Do I need to book three diff appointments too and pay three seperate appointment fees..?

I just don't know how to incorporate my kids applications into my own appointment.

Please any guidance will be appreciated.

Miarose:
House,

I need guidance on how to apply for myself and two kids.

I did three seperate applications for us and paid three seperate visiting visa fees. My challenge is with appointment booking. Do I need to book three diff appointments too and pay three seperate appointment fees..?

I just don't know how to incorporate my kids

applications into my own appointment.

Please any guidance will be appreciated.

pls how did you make payment . Is with Naira Mastercard ?

ekpotek:
Update on UK visa application
Biometric 10/03/2022
Passport ready mail 24/03/2022
Passport collected 28/03/2022
Status: Visa issued on 21/03/2022 - 5 years

Longest time boss, how have you been??

A young man asked me to guide him on how his father can sponsor him to UK for vacation. The boy has less than 100k in his account but his father’s account is good. His dad lives in Belize.

Note: His dad is going to UK for vacation in June. The dad doesn’t need visa because he has a dual citizenship (Nigeria & Belize). The boy wants to visit UK with his father but doesn’t know how to package this. The young man is 31 years old.

Please I need suggestions from gurus in the house on how to package this visa application. His dad promised to send bank statement & paycheck whenever the boy is ready.

Please what documents can one use for this application?

Thanks for your time. Pls I would need advice s

mimilyrics:
It's a 50/50 chance or should I say 90/10 chance since you were fully aware and not underaged when it happened. You can try applying but there are no guarantees.

mamawa123:
A young man asked me to guide him on how his father can sponsor him to UK for vacation. The boy has less than 100k in his account but his father’s account is good. His dad lives in Belize.

Note: His dad is going to UK for vacation in June. The dad doesn’t need visa because he has a dual citizenship (Nigeria & Belize). The boy wants to visit UK with his father but doesn’t know how to package this. The young man is 31 years old.

Please I need suggestions from gurus in the house on how to package this visa application. His dad promised to send bank statement & paycheck whenever the boy is ready.

Please what documents can one use for this application?

At 31 years old, he clearly not a dependent. So he should rather develop a strong tie to Nigeria. With a bank account of N100K is not strong. His father sending documents etc to support his application will not help matters or will it convince the EO.

alert20:




Longest time boss, how have you been??

I am fine oh. I did not think I will ever apply for UK visa again. Things have change a lot.

ekpotek:


I am fine oh. I did not think I will ever apply for UK visa again. Things have change a lot.

Lol it's well boss

mamawa123:
A young man asked me to guide him on how his father can sponsor him to UK for vacation. The boy has less than 100k in his account but his father’s account is good. His dad lives in Belize.

Note: His dad is going to UK for vacation in June. The dad doesn’t need visa because he has a dual citizenship (Nigeria & Belize). The boy wants to visit UK with his father but doesn’t know how to package this. The young man is 31 years old.

Please I need suggestions from gurus in the house on how to package this visa application. His dad promised to send bank statement & paycheck whenever the boy is ready.

Please what documents can one use for this application?

Does he have a job?

Yes i got the usual mail that its been tranferred to DMC et all.

Up till now, nothing yet even after sending paid mail.

I am withdrawing my application today.

njubu:

Did you get any email or correspondence from them after your biometrics?