giselle237:

Apologies about this blow.
It is not about cover letter. You can talk and explain unending on a cover letter but when there is no paper trail— not even minimum to back your claims, none of the cover letter would be upheld.
I also believe I told you before applying that this is what was going to happen…. But you started to say your ties included bar practicing dues etc…
I just don’t understand why we prefer to get the refusal first. Do not reapply. I emphatize with you.

somebody1:




Thank you ma! I think I had already applied before i got to know of this thread.

somebody1:


Thank you ma! It is my first attempt.
1. The monthly salary is not constant, in fact at times I earn more than 400k per month. I get most of it in cash from clients. All these I explained in my cover letter which was not considered. - cash earnings are very difficult to prove and assess so it doesn't do much for your case
3. Although I am not married, but I have a fiance, my dad and my dad's properties which I am personally managing. I explained all these in my cover letter and even provided evidence. In fact I even provided my current practicing dues receipt to show that I am active in practice. - Again, these claims don't do much for your case. You can claim any man as your Fiance. Your Dad's property is not yours. Your practicing dues don't mean anything as you are not paying millions for that.
4. My sister was happy to sponsor my trip because of what she is currently going through( she needed me around as a mother figure for a short period just so she can have comfort after the recent death of our mum) I explained this also in my cover letter. - You are an adult and expected to have your own money and fund your own vacation. It works if your parent or spouse is your sponsor. Siblings and other people rarely work.
5. When do you think I should reapply? - Definitely not this year. Your earnings need to improve and also need to be documented. In this day and age, most people hardly pay for anything in cash so ask your clients to pay whatever is due to you to your account and start building your savings from the scratch.

humblemoi:


The reasons shared with you initially is why you can't throw your application again just yet. You have to demonstrate your situation has changed and not dwell on the sponsorship bit. There is a level of expectation the case officer wants to see from you an adult in your own financial standing, which is why you have been told to give it a break for now till things improve otherwise you'd be getting the same result should you reapply soon. Give it another 3 - 6 months.

All will be well.

iamnlia:


Thank you chief. I got a date on Friday this week. I hope it goes well. Sorry I can't see your mail cos I have lost the email attached to this account. Are you on biscuit or anytime group for the exams?

Viviian:


What is your destination ?

Cashmadam:


Please keep me updated.

giselle237:

They already have made a mistake if what they quoted is not your application. You should be able to get the visa on this technicality. You just need to make contact with the right office.

kemdup:

Your cover letter was too much , cover letter is not compulsory Document so if is more than two to 3 pages the ECO might not read it all is better to make it short and address the main issues! Cos they have others to attend to . So is it better to always go straight to the point ! Sorry about the refusal

BiyiTudors:
Based on my experience, I think it’s okay to go over and beyond in representing your case thoroughly in case of a review.

BiyiTudors:
Yes I got the visa last month. Thank you 🙏🏾

donteebalo:


This is just an acknowledgement Email that your application has been received, pray not to get any other Email except the one that your passport is ready for collection 😊

Jamesclooney:


You were right ooo. Thanks for all your help. Visit Visas approved for my parents.

Timeline:
TLS biometrics - 26th June
Collection email - 8th July
DHL delivery - 10th July

I just uploaded the REQUIRED documents, no pictures, no tenancy agreement etc.

Amazoner01:

Pls When was the application made?

kemdup:
congratulations ! So happy for you

kemdup:
where do you send the mail pls can you share

BiyiTudors:
It rattled them as I expected 😂

Sent in my passport after I got back from France, passport came back with a 6 months visa in 2 days.

Radesola758:



Please, did you pay for priority consideration? I did my biometric on 19th June, and I haven't heard from them.

BiyiTudors:
Yes I got the visa last month. Thank you 🙏🏾

kumbhuru:

Good. The wrapping was done by them or you did it yourself?

onile1975:


@ biyitudors

Please kindly send us the email address you use for ur visa review, because those eco most of them are wicked and heartless,the one that just happened to me,I said am sponsoring my wife and they refuse her, because the hotel we booked has no meals,this is a senseless reason.

Ashirioluwa:


I believe the rule is:
If your visa application is submitted before the COS document's expiration date, then your COS is regarded as valid.

abubakar123olat:


please I need your contribution to this question below

Please when cos certificate has one month left to expire and then I submitted my application hope it's doesn't have to my visa being getting denied

Or is it immediately someone get the cos that you must applied for the visa or some one will be safe in as far as the cos didn't expire before you submit your visa application

leef2022:


Go with your passport, photocopy of your passport data page and tls appointment confirmation. You dont need any other baggage, but make sure you must have self uploaded all supporting documents.