Is the applicant paying for both postages for sending and returning documents? Thanks. Yes, although this is only for your sponsor supporting documents, first your sponsor send the documents but with a self-addressed envelope where you or sponsor wants the original supporting documents returned to....

Congratulations....I am really happy for you the wait is over now ... hubby can definitely come this weekend, we can understand , LOL. Can you please give a brief summary of the supporting documents you submitted with your application? Thanks in anticipation. OK.... my employer wrote me a letter bu...

thank u jee ameen to all d above duas may allah get u thru this hard time inshallah jaldi and happily.. im convincin my hubby 2 cum this saturday lmao Congratulations....I am really happy for you the wait is over now ... hubby can definitely come this weekend, we can understand , LOL. Can you pleas...

Few days ago there was a threat from the admin of closing down the forum because of the increased number of pages caused by ppl just chatting pretty much rubbish. looks like most of us has not taken any notice, don't be surprised if the forum closes down. You are very much correct about this ... yo...

Well I now know that when they receive applications there are certain checks that are performed by the Entry Clearance Assistants ... checks such as security checks, supporting documents, e.t.c Once they finished, they in-turn will now filed this for the Entry Clearance Officer for consideration and...

Hi I applied for my Wife's Visa a few weeks ago , every thing is fine but I am concerned about the English Language requirements. For English Language requirements we sent 1) Original Degree 2) Letter from University stating Degree was taught in English. 3) UK NARIC statement of comparability. Woul...

Also, just get a letter of introduction from your company and then get them to explain in addition that you have just been made permanent recently as you were on short contract before now. Then include all your contract letters (both old and new) as supporting documents to the application. I am sure...

Hello @Adima, how far about your application...any news?

For me they stated it was still yet to be fully checked ( i don't know what they meant by that) and that as such no decision has been made yet.

8th Week Still waiting...

Thanks for your response ... the booking being cancelled was a mistake from the HR, there was a an issue with the credit card as they were unable to take out money ... that is about the info i have got. My friend is not in the UK so hence his nephew, more so this person cannot claim to have known me...

Hello Guys, I need your help to analyse and advice about my friend's nephew application for a UK visitor visa to attend a training to be sponsored by his company. He was given a letter of introduction detailing his position, type of employment, salary per year and also stating that they they will be...

@Adima,

Well just one more week for you to pass the 12 weeks waiting threshold... I wish you the very best of luck mate!

For me, I have just been waiting 5 weeks today.

Adima wrote: Many thanks Iyanu, I sent an email to Visasheffield@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk on Monday 15th of July and till date i have not received a reply on the status of my application. Please do you have an idea how long, it takes for them to reply? Warm regards. Honestly I received email back withi...

Yes, you can reapply. Waiting for appeal decision does not stop you from re-applying.

I hope you have all your original documents with you now though?

Wait for their letter within a week or 1.5 weeks. just be patient ok.

YES

@Adima, send UKBA Sheffield a letter for update here - VisaSheffield@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Thanks for your prompt response...I wish all the best in your next sojourn in the UK

@Dada, congratulations. I am aware you must not exceed three months after your visa issuance date, so you should still be OK after your course.

can you give a timeline of your spousal visa application though, i mean how long does your application took do you have to go through appeal or not?

Reda Says: I willing to apply for spouse visa on sept but I have doubt about my flat as I still leaving in the same house I use to leave with my ex wife (divorced 3 years ago)and she still living there as well (different room) We are not in good term as last time I been cautioned after row Do you th...

This is just an appendix ... the main form VAF4A is the only place that a signature is required.

I hope you understand?

temmyt wrote: Oh I have no idea. Was shocked when I saw the valid from date to be that. OR could it have been backdated. Or is it the time it took to. Get to Nigeria from Sheffied. No idea Thanks for the response...could it be the date you stated on your application form as the date you intended to...

temmyt said

Thank you!!! Just got sent a picture of d visa and it was actually issued on the 14th of May!!! Wow.

Congratulations! ...that was very quick but how come you received the passport late then, any ideas?

johnj1 said: The reason for refusal was based on " Subsisting Relationship" meaning the ECO believes that the marriage is not genuie, this was the second refusal, I appealed against the first refusal which the ECM decided that ECO made a mistake, and I was granted visa 2 weeks ago, so the second ap...

@jOHNJ1 said: Hello JohnJ1, Please how long did it take before a decision was reached? You applied in Lagos January 7th 2013 when did you collect the visa,passport and supporting documents from VFS office Lagos? Thanks Sorry about the refusal ... Can you please share with us the reason the ECO gave ...

@temmyt,

This rule just started May 1, 2013. It does not apply to you when you applied in April.