MamaGiovanni:
Good evening @justwise @ekpotek and everyone

As proof of employment, must I submit my employment offer letter given at start of job ?

Or

Will letter of introduction from my employer detailing my position, income, duration of job and leave suffice? Together with payslips and bank statement

Also, I traveled to the UK in 2011 on a student's visa, at the POE, I wrote my uncles address as the place I was staying. We were not asked where we'll stay on the tier 4 visa form, we just needed to show we have enough money for Maintenance.
Do I need to put my uncle as part of relatives in the UK? though on the GOVUK site, the only options are for immediate family such as parents and siblings.

I'm booking a hotel for the trip.

Thank you very much.

idolda:
Good morning @justwise and other guru in the house. Please I have a situation and I need your advice

My best friend will be graduating in July (PhD program) from Nottingham University and wants to invite me for the graduation ceremony. Here is my situation :

1. I work with state Govt and earn a little bit above 100k but as at the time of typing this (less than 6 months to the time) I have zero naira in account balance
2. I have an unregistered business in Nigeria with my graduating friend but I run the business and the money is paid into his Nigeria account. He transfers my own share into my account at the end of each month which is usually between 100-350k
3. I will be hosting students in Nigeria for an online course by a top USA university from April to June (people already signed up) and over 1million is expected to be deposited into my account by students (100 students) within 10 days out of which 400k will be mine after paying the school the course fees.
4.I was denied USA visitor's visa in August last year and I spent 3 weeks in East African countries of Kenya Uganda and Rwanda in November last year.
5. I'm married with kids but will be traveling alone and intend to spend 5 days. I will be responsible for the flight and other expenses but will be staying with him and his family during my visit.
6. I plan to have between 1-1.2million in my account when applying for visa

Questions
1. Will there not be a problem with visa considering that my opening balance is poor?
2. Is the monthly transfer from same friend into my account not pose a problem for me? (He has suggested to start sending the money to my wife account and from my wife to me)
3 Will deposit of over 1 million by 100 people within 1 week not pose a problem during the visa application?
4 will denial by USA have effect on the outcome of my visa?

Your response will be highly appreciated.
Thanks

ekpotek:


Only the ECO can authoritatively answer you questions. However, the ECO will be worried why you are preparing to spend money to attend a friend graduation when you are neither related expect as a business partner. If I where you, I would rather apply on my own merit as a tourist and see how it goes without bringing in your graduating friend.

idolda:


Thanks so much for this response. The truth is that I actually wanted to use the opportunity to write a USA professional exam and UK is one of the nearest centers I can write the exam. Will check up the tourist options.

ekpotek:


Proof of employment is a letter of introduction from your company and 6 months payslips. Yes include your uncle name as someone you know in the UK.

kooloosaw:
Hello Justwise and everybody.
I recently applied for a Tier 2 visa and 2 things have been bothering me;
1. I forgot to include my photocopies old Passport with valid UK visa and visa pages and stamp pages. Though I put all the details correctly on the online form. I don’t know if not submitting the photocopies would affect the decision.
2. I left England on the 17th of February and got to Nigeria 18th February. Submitted my online visa application on 17th February and paid the same day. Would it be termed as being dishonest as I landed in Nigeria the following day? (Seeing as we have to input all our trips on the online application form).
Thank you.

hajimuktar:



Thanks alot boss..will do just dat, buh how can I convince d ECO dat I will return home despite being Single with no dependants??

Laminat:

cant remember vividly but around 1200pounds for 7working days.
thank you

MamaGiovanni:
Good evening @justwise @ekpotek and everyone

As proof of employment, must I submit my employment offer letter given at start of job ?

Or

Will letter of introduction from my employer detailing my position, income, duration of job and leave suffice? Together with payslips and bank statement

Also, I traveled to the UK in 2011 on a student's visa, at the POE, I wrote my uncles address as the place I was staying. We were not asked where we'll stay on the tier 4 visa form, we just needed to show we have enough money for Maintenance.
Do I need to put my uncle as part of relatives in the UK? though on the GOVUK site, the only options are for immediate family such as parents and siblings.

I'm booking a hotel for the trip.

Thank you very much.

idolda:
Good morning @justwise and other guru in the house. Please I have a situation and I need your advice

My best friend will be graduating in July (PhD program) from Nottingham University and wants to invite me for the graduation ceremony. Here is my situation :

1. I work with state Govt and earn a little bit above 100k but as at the time of typing this (less than 6 months to the time) I have zero naira in account balance
2. I have an unregistered business in Nigeria with my graduating friend but I run the business and the money is paid into his Nigeria account. He transfers my own share into my account at the end of each month which is usually between 100-350k
3. I will be hosting students in Nigeria for an online course by a top USA university from April to June (people already signed up) and over 1million is expected to be deposited into my account by students (100 students) within 10 days out of which 400k will be mine after paying the school the course fees.
4.I was denied USA visitor's visa in August last year and I spent 3 weeks in East African countries of Kenya Uganda and Rwanda in November last year.
5. I'm married with kids but will be traveling alone and intend to spend 5 days. I will be responsible for the flight and other expenses but will be staying with him and his family during my visit.
6. I plan to have between 1-1.2million in my account when applying for visa

Questions
1. Will there not be a problem with visa considering that my opening balance is poor?
2. Is the monthly transfer from same friend into my account not pose a problem for me? (He has suggested to start sending the money to my wife account and from my wife to me)
3 Will deposit of over 1 million by 100 people within 1 week not pose a problem during the visa application?
4 will denial by USA have effect on the outcome of my visa?

Your response will be highly appreciated.
Thanks

kooloosaw:
Hello Justwise and everybody.
I recently applied for a Tier 2 visa and 2 things have been bothering me;
1. I forgot to include my photocopies old Passport with valid UK visa and visa pages and stamp pages. Though I put all the details correctly on the online form. I don’t know if not submitting the photocopies would affect the decision.
2. I left England on the 17th of February and got to Nigeria 18th February. Submitted my online visa application on 17th February and paid the same day. Would it be termed as being dishonest as I landed in Nigeria the following day? (Seeing as we have to input all our trips on the online application form).
Thank you.

justwise:


How much is your monthly salary?

Amolad111:
@ekpotek and other gurus in da house.

I am a new member and have been appreciating all the contributions so far.

My issue is I am planning to apply for UK visa with my wife and a son (note that we have 2 kids staying behind) . I am fully employed and have a registered business also. The balances on both accounts is about 1.2M. But the bulk fund is in the company's account. Should I leave the major funds in the company's account or personal account?

My job has a fixed pay and variable pay - commission, and my wife is also paid the commission. Should I attach my wife's statement of account but with little balance?

We have all documents including feeding and accommodation from my in-law in UK but the fund is my concern.

Please elaborate the procedure to me.

Laminat:

As @ then roughly #270 but now roughly # 300

Ezechinwa:
@justwise
please what is the process like for a British citizen who is your sister/brother to invite you ? He/she would also cover most of the costs?

alert20:
@ekpotek and other gurus in da house.

pls I need your advice....

my wife and 4months old daughter will be applying for their visa asap.

so my question is this...

1. how do I introduce my daughter to the ECO?
should I include her name in my wife introduction letter from work to the embassy or I should introduce her with a self introduction letter?

2. when filling the application form should I make a new application for my daughter or the mother's application form will do?


my wife was a teacher b4 we got married and now she is a full housewife so how should I prepare her letter also can I use my own company's letter for her?

thanks and looking forward to hearing from you.

Amolad111:
@ekpotek and other gurus in da house.

I am a new member and have been appreciating all the contributions so far.

My issue is I am planning to apply for UK visa with my wife and a son (note that we have 2 kids staying behind) . I am fully employed and have a registered business also. The balances on both accounts is about 1.2M. But the bulk fund is in the company's account. Should I leave the major funds in the company's account or personal account?

My job has a fixed pay and variable pay - commission, and my wife is also paid the commission. Should I attach my wife's statement of account but with little balance?

We have all documents including feeding and accommodation from my in-law in UK but the fund is my concern.

Please elaborate the procedure to me.

Donphyno101:
@alert20, only the online fee is all you will pay

justwise:


How much will this trip cost you?

justwise:


How much will this trip cost you?

Donphyno101:
Good evening @justwise,

My fiance just got this message not even upto 30mins, I hope good thing is about to happen.

Reference number: GWFXXXXXXXXX

Dear Applicant,

Your passport and supporting documentation are now ready for collection at the TLScontact UK Visa Application Centre. You can collect your documents in person or by a representative.

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Please provide following:

Your Application Checklist
Your Original Photographic ID
Copy of Your Photographic ID
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Please provide following:

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Your Original Photographic ID
Copy of Your Photographic ID
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Copy of Representative’s Photographic ID
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Austine2020:
Its so terrible,Because there is still no Visa guarantee for the long wait until u get back your passport. My wife wanted to reapply after they refused her Last time but she needs her passport to travel to the US in October 24 for her Nephew wedding,.But Because of these delays,She is afraid that they will seize her passport for 3 months in the name of Visa issuance till her traveling date & the wedding date elapses,Lol. This UK Visa people are so incompetent in their Visa processing. US & Schengen Visas are more efficient and effective.

Amolad111:


@Justwise, thank you for your response.

The proposed fund for the trip is about 600,000.00. Feeding and accommodation will be taken care of by my in-law.