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by buntosanya » Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:05 pm
Bako, I don't think there is any point getting things complicated, make your application as straight forward as possible. Applying for yourself and your family at the same time makes the requirement more stringent.
I quite agree with Yodi, apply for yourself alone first. When you get approval for yourself when you are there, there is 99% guarantee that your family can join you later rather get a refusal now base on inappropriate accommodation arrangement and get everything messed up.
Afterall it will cost you the same amount whether you apply for them now or later, since you are not planning to take them with you immediately. I will advise you strive for yourself and all other things shall be added unto you.
I want to add that if you are applyng for yourself and your wife alone, there is no much problem in that too, but when it comes to the issue of children, they become very sensitive. They tend to see it as a burden, which realistically it is if one is not yet settled.
I applied for myself and my husband alone. I made it clear in the interview when i was asked that the Children will be joining us much more later in the year and that my husband is not leaving until first quarter of next year, the ECO jokingly said to dispose all the disposables. Of course she was interested in who is to take care of d children when we are both away.
Her last words of advice to us is to provide evidence of adequate accommodation and evidence of funds when we are ready to relocate the kids.
My 2 cents is that you should apply for yourself alone and your family can apply later.
"Behold, i have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it."