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Me4wealth2018:
Hi guys

Please how long does it take to get appointment?Planning to submit application on Monday, is it possible to get appointment that same week?

It doesn't take anything. Immediately you finish filling your application form, the appointment day will come next, select any date you like or keep refreshing the page to see if you can get a closer date when anyone drops their appointment date.

bigbus:


As long as you don't need to carry both, you should be fine. Other gurus can say whether it can have any implication in the future (eg. submitting both ports for another visa application for other countries; if NIS officer at airport can 'complain' that your visa is dated before the old 'un-cancelled' port expired; etc.)

You can still cancel. At any NIS port office. (Previous times I did, it always took less than 5 minutes: only need to identify where the office is, and the officer simply stamps a couple of pages and its done.)

Not an issue really. I had a two ports when I travelled to the UK in March. There were no questions regarding the old one that expired some days ago. I presented both at POE (in Heathrow).

He may decide to present the new one, and keep the other.

nitrogen:


Not an issue really. I had a two ports when I travelled to the UK in March. There were no questions regarding the old one that expired some days ago. I presented both at POE (in Heathrow).

He may decide to present the new one, and keep the other.

Are you on a visit visa? Did you present both valid ports at the departure airport in Nigeria? I doubt it, as I have witnessed the razzmatazz of NIS officials a couple of times.
Last trip sef, it was the SSS guys that were starting their own issues with port of the person in front of me.... something that wasn't their business. Then again, nothing may happen, they may overlook or skip, perhaps if they have already had a "happy" day.
I have held two unexpired, but cancelled without prejudice ports in the days of 32 pages only (because of valid visas in cancelled ones). Shalom.

wxyz1:
Hello gurus in the house I need a sound advice. I want to relocate my family to UK or Canada. Two kids plus their mum. The kids ages are 5 and 7. I have a very sound company with sound (not boasting o). I intent to grant the kids scholarship through the Company while the mum serve as a guardian since they are very young. My questions now are:
1. Would this plan above fly;
2. Is there school for kids in UK or Canada that is not too expensive;
3. What kind of Visa would be suitable for this plan;
4. Should we go for a visit first to get their school, then return back to apply for study permit
5. What more............
Thanks in anticipation

it seems no one get any glue to my question above. @ Just Wise please help out

wxyz1:
it seems no one get any glue to my question above. @ Just Wise please help out

Since your company is very sound, why not go for UK Business investor visa? It has been mentioned a couple of times on this thread. Go through or search the thread.

Hi guys,
Pls, I just completed my UK visa application and submitted,but I later discovered an error in the employment history.
I converted my monthly expenses( look living costs) and amount giving to family out of my salary to pounds(£) ,but I forgot to put the pounds symbol in front of the amounts. Though, I filled my monthly salary after tax in Naira.

So,how do I go about getting it corrected or should I leave it like ?f it won't cause any issue

Hi everyone.. Please I need an urgent answer to this question.

My sister booked a hotel from Airbnb in respect to her husbands Visa application. His appointment is tomorrow and she was just informed that her reservation has been canceled..

Can she booked another hotel to submit at TLS tomorrow? Would it affect his application because she has already written down the address of the accommodation in his application.

Kindly assist me. Thanks.

PrechyJoe:
Hi everyone.. Please I need an urgent answer to this question.

My sister booked a hotel from Airbnb in respect to her husbands Visa application. His appointment is tomorrow and she was just informed that her reservation has been canceled..

Can she booked another hotel to submit at TLS tomorrow? Would it affect his application because she has already written down the address of the accommodation in his application.

Kindly assist me. Thanks.

I don't know. You can try make a fresh booking at the same Airbnb. If you choose to make a fresh hotel booking, you can include the info about the change in a cover letter.

Adeyemiseun24:
Hi guys,
Pls, I just completed my UK visa application and submitted,but I later discovered an error in the employment history.
I converted my monthly expenses( look living costs) and amount giving to family out of my salary to pounds(£) ,but I forgot to put the pounds symbol in front of the amounts. Though, I filled my monthly salary after tax in Naira.

So,how do I go about getting it corrected or should I leave it like ?f it won't cause any issue

I am not sure you can make any changes after your biometrics/submission. You probably can recall/cancel your application, but you lose your visa fee. Perhaps you can just leave things as they are and hope for the best.

Adeyemiseun24:
Hi guys,
Pls, I just completed my UK visa application and submitted,but I later discovered an error in the employment history.
I converted my monthly expenses( look living costs) and amount giving to family out of my salary to pounds(£) ,but I forgot to put the pounds symbol in front of the amounts. Though, I filled my monthly salary after tax in Naira.

So,how do I go about getting it corrected or should I leave it like ?f it won't cause any issue

Explain this error in a cover note to ECO and submit it as part of your document.

PrechyJoe:
Hi everyone.. Please I need an urgent answer to this question.

My sister booked a hotel from Airbnb in respect to her husbands Visa application. His appointment is tomorrow and she was just informed that her reservation has been canceled..

Can she booked another hotel to submit at TLS tomorrow? Would it affect his application because she has already written down the address of the accommodation in his application.

Kindly assist me. Thanks.

Sure book another hotel and include the new reservation as part of your documentation and explain the reason for change of reservation in a cover note.

wxyz1:
it seems no one get any glue to my question above. @ Just Wise please help out

What type of scholarship are awarded to children? Is it to study kindergarten or primary education? Man if you have the fund to send your family to Canada try their permanent resident visa programme. Better still look for school in Canada or UK and pay the fee if accepted. Wether they will be issue visa is another thing.

ekpotek:


Hi if you’re really what you just said. You do not need an invite to visit the UK. Your UK education and travel history to the UK in the past should count here. Just apply to take a vacation/visit during the time of the birthday and you will be fine. Honestly I don’t think the ECO will give you a visa to spend close to N500K to go and attend a birthday party of someone not related to you in the UK.

Thank you very much

ekpotek:


Hi if you’re really what you just said. You do not need an invite to visit the UK. Your UK education and travel history to the UK in the past should count here. Just apply to take a vacation/visit during the time of the birthday and you will be fine. Honestly I don’t think the ECO will give you a visa to spend close to N500K to go and attend a birthday party of someone not related to you in the UK.

Thank you very much. How do i handle the work iand issue?

bigbus:


I don't know. You can try make a fresh booking at the same Airbnb. If you choose to make a fresh hotel booking, you can include the info about the change in a cover letter.

Thank you dear

ekpotek:


What type of scholarship are awarded to children? Is it to study kindergarten or primary education? Man if you have the fund to send your family to Canada try their permanent resident visa programme. Better still look for school in Canada or UK and pay the fee if accepted. Wether they will be issue visa is another thing.

Thank you, that is my concerns. Well, no harm in trying. Thanks

ekpotek:


Sure book another hotel and include the new reservation as part of your documentation and explain the reason for change of reservation in a cover note.

Thank you very Much.

bigbus:


Since your company is very sound, why not go for UK Business investor visa? It has been mentioned a couple of times on this thread. Go through or search the thread.

thanks, let me check how it works, but if it's require me to be present in the UK, it will be difficult.

mulannoire:


Thank you very much. How do i handle the work iand issue?

Read back you see many self employed applicant that have successfully gotten a UK visit visa. Anything you are not clear about, come back at ask the question.

wxyz1:
thanks, let me check how it works, but if it's require me to be present in the UK, it will be difficult.

A UK business investor visa will require you having a minimum of £200000 to invest in thecUK and if approved will grant you and your family 3-5 years resident in the UK. You may not be present in the UK all the time, depending on the type of investment or business. But if you want your resident to be counted toward Permanent resident you must not be outside the UK for a period totaling 180 days.

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ekpotek:


A UK business investor visa will require you having a minimum of £200000 to invest in thecUK and if approved will grant you and your family 3-5 years resident in the UK. You may not be present in the UK all the time, depending on the type of investment or business. But if you want your resident to be counted toward Permanent resident you must not be outside the UK for a period totaling 180 days.

thank you for the information.

ekpotek:


A UK business investor visa will require you having a minimum of £200000 to invest in thecUK and if approved will grant you and your family 3-5 years resident in the UK. You may not be present in the UK all the time, depending on the type of investment or business. But if you want your resident to be counted toward Permanent resident you must not be outside the UK for a period totaling 180 days.

ekpotek:


Sorry for the refusal. Can you post the refusal letter here so that experts in this forum can advise accordingly incase you want to reapply.

hi boss, this is the refusal letter...

@justwise @ekpotek @everygurus

please advice cos i'm re applying asap.. thanks and God bless!!!

alert20:
@justwise @ekpotek @everygurus

please advice cos i'm re applying asap.. thanks and God bless!!!

The refusal letter is clear enough. Given your presence on this thread, this mistake is a carelessness on your part. You need to provide detailed documentation on those funds coming into your and why are the funds are being paid into your ? Is it for payment of services or what? Clearly 2.4M entering into your from undisclosed sources is not acceptable. If you can tackle this, then you can reapply. Also the ECO also considered your travel history. This is usually taking into consideration if your reasons for the visa is for tourism.

Gurus come and advice me oh, I just picked up my port and my visa was refused. The reason just didn't make sense to me.
I applied for a visit visa, I work in a company where I'm also a co owner. So I submitted CAC documents, tax clearance, letterso of introduction on company letter heads, my statement, company statement. Among other things. I'll be going for myou masters in the USA in the fall so I also attached my ission packet and appointment withis the US embassy.
Gurus in the house kindly advice if I should reapply.
Cc@ justwise, epkotek kindly weigh in

alert20:
@justwise @ekpotek @everygurus

please advice cos i'm re applying asap.. thanks and God bless!!!

Alerti, u nearly got the visa.

Explain the cash lodgment and back it up with document.

Hope u submit ur payslips.

Thats my own opinion though....over to d expertz in da house

please guys kindly advice.

enthusiasm:
Gurus come and advice me oh, I just picked up my port and my visa was refused. The reason just didn't make sense to me.
I applied for a visit visa, I work in a company where I'm also a co owner. So I submitted CAC documents, tax clearance, letterso of introduction on company letter heads, my statement, company statement. Among other things. I'll be going for myou masters in the USA in the fall so I also attached my ission packet and appointment withis the US embassy.
Gurus in the house kindly advice if I should reapply.
Cc@ justwise, epkotek kindly weigh in

My interpretations:

1. The ECO did could only see 2 salary payments from the company into your salary . Maybe u should explain why 2 salary corresponds while d remaining 4 months salary did not

2. The ECO did not see your travel plan/itinery: how u wan waka for d 11 days.

I think they dont count money in your business as income for u, oyinbi na oyinbo, dem no dey business money with pleasure money, they are very strict on that.

So i think all your income dt u wish to use in travelling should be accrued in ur salary and backed up with documnents or explanations.

I rest my case....over to da expertz in da house

enthusiasm:
Gurus come and advice me oh, I just picked up my port and my visa was refused. The reason just didn't make sense to me.
I applied for a visit visa, I work in a company where I'm also a co owner. So I submitted CAC documents, tax clearance, letterso of introduction on company letter heads, my statement, company statement. Among other things. I'll be going for myou masters in the USA in the fall so I also attached my ission packet and appointment withis the US embassy.
Gurus in the house kindly advice if I should reapply.
Cc@ justwise, epkotek kindly weigh in

Anyone here who applied on the 25th of May?