Dear Naija,
Permit to say Congratulations to us all for this wonderful initiative suggested towards the union for those of us in the immigration train. I would have loved to be part of this inaugural meeting but currently unavailable in Lagos. I will not be back in town until late January 2011. Please pardon me for my absence.
Thejackson, thank you so much for your kind words and concern. Barsindoo, you have been very helpful to all, thank you so much. My appreciation also goes to Ig, Right, tinuadeadebola, toto, and others for keeping this thread alive and active.
Awoderu, my brother no shaking. You dey kampe. However, I will advise all of us to carefully check the Accra Visa Office requirements before submitting our documents. The advice by forum members regarding notarisation and other criticall issues will not have been an issue if we follow the VO guidelines in documents checklist. Let us not rely solely on what consultants say or advice. They are not infallible. We are lettered enough to research, seek advice from experienced people and above all follow the VO requirements.
Regarding the PCC, I will advise us to check the VO requirements regarding FSW category. It is not included in the requirements as at the time the update was done in August 2010 and the latest update in November 2010. In my opinion, pre-June 26, applicants can include PCC while post-June 26 applicants should adhere strictly to the new guidelines. What do we think in this regard???
Having said all these, I will implore us to mind our discussions and choose our words carefully in advising ourselves especially regarding PCC. We can never be too sure if the Accra VO is carrying out espionage on us. This is public forum that people can view the discussions without registration.
We should bear in mind that background check will be done by high commissions staff that understands the local terrain and culture of the applicants’ people. It is advisable we PM ourselves to address personal and critical issues in the application process as it affects the country and us, going forward.
Cheers
Olabisi