A Nigerian woman living in the United Kingdom has been left devastated after her husband removed her from his visa sponsorship, putting her at immediate risk of deportation from the country.
Emotional Breakdown Goes Viral
The distressed lady was captured in a viral video weeping uncontrollably as she explained her precarious situation. In the emotional footage shared on social media platform X by user ChuksEricE, the woman revealed that her husband had followed through on his threats to withdraw her certificate of sponsorship.
The woman confirmed she received official communication from the UK Home Office stating she has exactly 60 days to either secure alternative sponsorship or leave the country voluntarily. Failure to comply within this timeframe will result in forced deportation.
The Certificate of Sponsorship Crisis
At the heart of her immigration dilemma is the crucial certificate of sponsorship (COS), which her husband has now revoked. This document serves as the foundation of her legal right to reside in the United Kingdom under his visa.
In her tearful appeal, the Nigerian lady expressed urgent need for employment that could provide her with a new certificate of sponsorship. "The person that I called my husband has been threatening me that he is going to remove me from his COS. Now, finally, he did it," she lamented in the video.
Mixed Reactions from Online Community
The viral video has sparked diverse reactions from social media users, with many questioning what might have led to such drastic action from her husband.
User @iamtoch1 commented: "I don't think any man would go through the stress of processing the COS documents for his spouse to come over then yank her off esp if she's been a good and respectful partner."
Another user, @justkency, offered a different perspective: "A man does not take his wife off his sponsorship except the marriage has broken down. If this is the case, then it is within his right to do so."
Meanwhile, @OloriOfOloris expressed sympathy: "This is so sad. I hope she gets another form of sponsorship in the stipulated time."
Notably, the woman did not disclose the specific issues that led to the marriage breakdown or what prompted her husband to take such severe immigration action against her.
Broader Context of Similar Cases
This incident echoes previous cases where sponsorship relationships have turned sour. Legit.ng had previously reported about a Nigerian man who had his wife deported from the UK after she allegedly abused him and involved the police.
In that case, the husband had sponsored his wife's relocation to the United Kingdom while working as a carer, but the relationship deteriorated after her arrival in the country.
The current situation highlights the vulnerability of individuals whose immigration status depends entirely on their spouse's sponsorship. The 60-day ultimatum presents a race against time for the distressed woman to either reconcile with her husband, find employment with sponsorship capabilities, or prepare to return to Nigeria against her will.
Her emotional plea in the viral video underscores the human cost of immigration policies that tie legal residency to marital status, leaving individuals in precarious positions when relationships break down.
