1. Yes, biometric records are kept forever and for every application made, registered details are cross-referenced in UKVI databases with matches explored for information discrepancies.
2. This depends on the merits of her application.
3. 10 year ban in cases of misrepresentation and deception. Subsequent applications will be scrutinised.

Ps: why was a different name used earlier? Was it used as a means to game the system or was it the person's legal name at the time?

BobbyDean:
Good day house. It's really nice what people do here.
i have some question and i will be highly appreciative of very reliable, evidence based answers and opinions.
someone i know tried to apply for UK visa about 11 years ago with passport that bears a name and date of birth that we will call J.K. Elizabeth and Bleep for the purpose of this thread and was denied(reasons not stated and more importantly her fingerprint was taken)
fastfoward to 2020, she's wants to reapply with another passport with her genuine name and date of birth.
now my questions are;
1. does the UK embassy keep biometric records for refused/denied visas? if yes, for how long?
2. does she stand a significant chance of visa approval this time? what are the odds?
3. what are the consequences if the previous records pop up?
like i said earlier, informative and factual answers and opinions will be highly valued.
thanks a whole lot.

I got my refusal letter today because I submitted my admission letter with the evidences, Russia gives 3months visa from Nigeria which is then renewed in Russia and it was renewed but I didn’t point it out in my letter, I am about to try again but with my renewal letter, a copy of my renewed visa and a letter explaining how it’s done. I still have till October 10 and another priority should be out before then. My gurus in the house, what do you think??

Bro, your academic certificate says you have already completed your programme six months ago. This is not about any visa renewal. It’s the fact that you’re done studying and do not have any ties to Russia anymore.

If your visa has actually been renewed, kindly fly back to Russia whenever you can & make your application there. You have more chances of approval from there than Nigeria.

VictorFX93:
I got my refusal letter today because I submitted my admission letter with the evidences, Russia gives 3months visa from Nigeria which is then renewed in Russia and it was renewed but I didn’t point it out in my letter, I am about to try again but with my renewal letter, a copy of my renewed visa and a letter explaining how it’s done. I still have till October 10 and another priority should be out before then. My gurus in the house, what do you think??

I finished a language study and I started a normal course, this was a mistake that I didn’t address. In Russia you need to attend a language course before been enrolled. And that is what I did, I submitted my language course certification.

VictorFX93:
I finished a language study and I started a normal course, this was a mistake that I didn’t address. In Russia you need to attend a language course before been enrolled. And that is what I did, I submitted my language course certification.

and if I apply from Russia, I might get only the 10 days visa for which I applied for, that is why I am applying from Nigeria because it’s a 6 months multiple entry

Apply from Russia like I advised.
It proves you’re actually a resident there & it will make things easier.

U.K. will not give you 10 days.
Either 6 months, 2 years, 5,10yrs depending on what you paid for.

VictorFX93:

and if I apply from Russia, I might get only the 10 days visa for which I applied for, that is why I am applying from Nigeria because it’s a 6 months multiple entry

Skymoore1004:
Apply from Russia like I advised.
It proves you’re actually a resident there & it will make things easier.

U.K. will not give you 10 days.
Either 6 months, 2 years, 5,10yrs depending on what you paid for.

Thank you for your advice. I really appreciate

You’re welcome but it’s just my advise.
So keep open mind for other contributions.
If you really want to apply from Nigeria, maybe you can show new enrolment letter, proof of tuition payment or scholarship document, valid visa and other documents that supports your studies in Russia.

VictorFX93:

Thank you for your advice. I really appreciate

I didn't write any cover letter...just submitted my documents

TimelessOrnamen:
Congrats Yuzee!

Please can you assist with sample of cover letter you used, i will really appreciate this.

Email- timelessornamentss@gmail.com

Pls do I have to add the 14 days quarantine in my itinerary while applying for a visit Visa to the UK. Thanks in anticipation

Good day all, please has anyone used the complaint channel recently and got refusal decision overturned?

Depends on refusal reason & justification based on applicant profile.

LoyalRoyalty:
Good day all, please has anyone used the complaint channel recently and got refusal decision overturned?

Skymoore1004:
Depends on refusal reason & justification based on applicant profile.

Everyone that uses the channel should be able to get a decision whether positive or negative.

I haven’t said anyone can not use the channel. I am talking about overturning the refusal to a positive decision.

LoyalRoyalty:
Everyone that uses the channel should be able to get a decision whether positive or negative.

For those already in uk ,how did you change your maintenance money from naira to pounds

Hi gurus,PLS I jst got dis mail frm visa processing centre........we are unable to resolve ur application within these customer service target due to operational restrictions.pls be assured we will continue to progress ur application to enable A decision to be made soon as possible.
PLS wats d meaning.....

Skymoore1004:
I haven’t said anyone can not use the channel. I am talking about overturning the refusal to a positive decision.

I got your point. What I'm saying is that they should reply people irrespective of their decision. I have been waiting for a reply and it's already beyond their stated 20 working days.

sdakin:
Hi gurus,PLS I jst got dis mail frm visa processing centre........we are unable to resolve ur application within these customer service target due to operational restrictions.pls be assured we will continue to progress ur application to enable A decision to be made soon as possible.
PLS wats d meaning.....

They need more time. They want you to be patient with them.

sdakin:
Hi gurus,PLS I jst got dis mail frm visa processing centre........we are unable to resolve ur application within these customer service target due to operational restrictions.pls be assured we will continue to progress ur application to enable A decision to be made soon as possible.
PLS wats d meaning.....

I want to believe they are simply letting you know before hand that the processing of your application may not be completed within the standard 15 working days. Meaning you should not panic that work is ongoing on your application. When and where did you do your biometrics?

why dont u state the reason for refusal for people the gurus to tackle it

LoyalRoyalty:
Good day all, please has anyone used the complaint channel recently and got refusal decision overturned?

pufframmy:
why dont u state the reason for refusal for people the gurus to tackle it

Gurus don't overturn refusal decision.

I applied at Ikeja on d 4 of sept

opomulero:


just be hopeful max next week

Passport picked today.

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Passport picked today.

Wawwww...... congratulations...
Where and when did you do your biometrics.

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Abuja, Biometrics was on the 31st August.

iyatrustee:


Passport picked today.

Congrats.......exactly 15 working days.....

u know see say there office rough today, no be small spiritual battle i go fight for u o, so that they will release ur p+v for u.

iyatrustee:


Passport picked today.

Congrats. Did you reapply as a result of not being able to make it to the UK due to covid 19 or it was a fresh application?

LoyalRoyalty:
Congrats. Did you reapply as a result of not being able to make it to the UK due to covid 19 or it was a fresh application?

My last 5yr visa expired during the pandemic, this was a fresh application.

opomulero:


Congrats.......exactly 15 working days.....

u know see say there office rough today, no be small spiritual battle i go fight for u o, so that they will release ur p+v for u.

The crowd in Abuja today was mad! Thank you for fighting the spiritual battle

pufframmy:
why dont u state the reason for refusal for people the gurus to tackle it

Yea I used administrative review to get mine overturned and I was asked to send in my passport