Naijagram:
I wanna ask...I have applied for UK visit visa. Still awaiting decision. I want to use part of the POF for something urgent. Will this raise an eyebrow in my application

Please I need response...

CptWalter:
Hey guys, not sure if this has been asked before, I have combed through the threads and couldn't see any similar query.

For student visa application, after paying IHS and visa fees, can i remove the POF or it has to remain until the visa comes out?

crackcrack:


I’m not 100% sure, but I believe embassy officials can only verify if the statement you submitted was a real document. By law, your bank cannot disclose your account balance to anyone, except for things like court warrants, EFCC investigations and the likes.

I believe you can remove the money without any issues, but to be on a safer side, I’d advise you to just wait until a decision is made. It shouldn’t take more than two weeks. But if it’s truly an emergency and you don’t have any other options, you should be fine if you remove the money.

Apowers:
I doubt, it only applies to 28 days rule and 31 Days POF length

MrMagnetic:
Hello Cashmadam, please can I have a private chat with you? Thank you.

drdamy:


Still like this ikeja

Nnekkyneks:


Please Me too @Cashmadam 🙏

MrMagnetic:
Hello friends, I have a questions...

1. Can I open a new account and call it salary account. Then, ask the organisation I work with to be sending my salary to the account on a particular day. It will show in the statement that the money is from the organisation. - Yes

2. I have other side hustle. Can I include the bank statement too. It's personal savings account. Should I rather use a company account. I have a CAC registered business with a sole proprietorship bank account. But, I don't usually use it to collect payments. - You cannot use a company account as POF for visa purposes

3. After submitting the bank statement of the account in no 1, should I also submit payment vouchers of my salary, if yes, for how many months? I understand that the bank statement is 6 months prior to visa application. - You can submit payslips for 6 months

4. The salary in no 1 is N350,000 per month. Is this enough? - Maybe, maybe not. Depends on so many other factors

5. My side hustle fetches me at least N600,000 per month. - that's okay but you need a lot of documents to present for side hustle. It's usually easier to use the documents from your regular job

6. My monthly expenses for my entire family and rent is at least N300,000. - that is okay. That's your reality. However, you need more income to present a healthy financial status

7. I intend to stay for two week. I'm going for a conference related to my profession. I'm not a speaker at the conference. - two weeks for a conference? Most last only a couple of days...

8. I will be staying in a friend's house in the UK. Is this ok? - Yes.

9. With my salary and side hustle, is it better to get my employer or family member to sponsor my trip? - You need to sponsor yourself. You are an adult and working. It will be difficult to explain why somebody else is sponsoring you - unless it's the organization you work for

10. I stated that my trip with visa, flight, etc will cost me £3000 - you can reduce that to about GBP 2,000. You don't need GBP 3,000 if you have free accomodation

11. I want to apply for 6 months visa.- that's fine

iamDozzy:
Please how do I book an appointment with TLS. The book appointment option is greyed out. When I click on amen. It does not proceed to check out

Cashmadam:


I'm sorry. I no longer engage people outside this forum - for security reasons. I hope you understand.

Please understand that I want to help but for my own safety, I no longer do that outside Nairaland.

Nnekkyneks:
I understand thank you so much honestly u hv been of great help i wish i came here in 2022 the last time i applied. I have a question am still expecting a response.
note that your POF will be assessed as of the dateyou submitted your form - not the day of your biometrics... (pls throw more light i dont understand) - I meant that the money you have as proof of funds for the trip will be assessed as of the date you submitted your online visa form. E.g. If you submitted your form on 1 April and had N5Million in your account, that is what will be assessed. If you now have your biometric on 1 May and have N10Million in your account, that N10Million will not be assessed. I hope I make sense.
What document can one use to support profit sharing so its not categorised as account padding - If profit sharing is part of your employment contract, that is enough evidence. The narration when it is paid into your account will also help.
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I also i observed that these whites are very emotional, i want to include in my letter that the trip is a gift for our anniversary to me and kids and my husband and I will take another one just us later in the year. To another country. Will this appeal to their emotions? - That is fine. They expect you to always have a main purpose for the trip so that will work.

Thank you ma - You are most welcome!

Cashmadam:
- that's fine

drdamy:
How are y’all getting appointment date, I’ve been checking for over one week now Ikeja, June 12 estimated traveling date

Cashmadam:


Have you sorted this out?

AyodejiGREAT:


Wait till midnight, I was able to pick a date (29/04) for mine on the 18th/04 after searching all day.
This is my observation though, I hope it helps

Nnekkyneks:


3 gbosa for Cashmadam! Gbosa! Gbosa! Gbosa!
You are too much, infact I nominate you for Nigerian president.
Thank you so much. I am grateful. May God send u helpers in ur time of need.

MrMagnetic:


5. My side hustle fetches me at least N600,000 per month. - that's okay but you need a lot of documents to present for side hustle. It's usually easier to use the documents from your regular job

- What kind of documents. I consult for organisations in area of media (website design, digital marketing and live streaming). That's my side gig. - If you can provide documents to support this

6. My monthly expenses for my entire family and rent is at least N300,000. - that is okay. That's your reality. However, you need more income to present a healthy financial status

- What should I do to present a healthy financial status? Submit my bank statement for my side hustle? - you can do that.

7. I intend to stay for two week. I'm going for a conference related to my profession. I'm not a speaker at the conference. - two weeks for a conference? Most last only a couple of days...

- I intend to stay with my friend for a few more days after the conference. - okay. Ensure you state that

tuco02:
Hello, please when granted approval, the 6 months starts from day of submission or when?

zind:
Hello House,

I am writing to seek assistance in filling out the UK application form regarding the annual earnings from my business. As a business owner, I want to ensure that I provide accurate information on the form.

I operate on a profit-sharing basis with another director, which can make determining my exact earnings a bit complex. I have attached the available balance on my statement for your reference.

I kindly ask for your guidance in accurately completing the form to avoid any errors. Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

mikeayus:



Please can you explain this better

Apowers:


The POF money must be in ur account for 28 Consecutive Days. Minus the day you started the POF and start counting from there
For Example you started your POF on the 3rd of May, you start counting 28 days from the 4th of May.
When this 28days rule is complete. You download this Bank statement and apply for your CAS.
If ur CAS comes out fast within the period u printed your bank statement and it is not up to 31 days. U can use the same Bank Statement and apply for ur Visa. This thing is very straightforward...
Don't spend too much money for wanting to save ur POF for up to 2 months..

MIND THE 28DAYS RULE AND 31DAYS DAY...

EngrBlack:
Hello house,

I have to do my biometrics on May 5th, 2024, for my UK visa. But I also have exams on May 22nd, and I need my passport for ID verification.

Will I get my UK visa before my exams so I can have my passport back in time?"