@khadie

dont mind me jare, I got there around 11.00 am, and the security men wouldnt even allow us to enter, they said there are lot of people inside already. Finally finally, have submitted, they gave 10 working days, I tried talking to the lady that my school is resuming upper week, she said there is nothing she can do, tht the 10 working days might not be up to that.
I tried looking for a lady in dred, but couldnt find any, so I concluded you ve left.

Hey khadie, Happy for you! Now let's just play the waiting game and pray to God !! i guess iz2much has reapplied too?

@ khadie & iz2much: I was really upset wen I saw that u guys've been refused the visa. Boy! I didnt envisage buteh and violent leaving without Khadie, and iz2much, men! u've been on this thread for quite some time now oh! But nothin dey happen sha. anyhow, anyhow u guys will be given ur visas.
Haba! wats their P now? Abeg, u guys should just keep Hope alive ehn. In due time we'll make a toast to the persistent and hopeful.

lakexider:

MY BANK STATEMENT WAS NOT RETURNED TO ME BY D EMBASSY HOPE NO PROBS? OR SHOULD I GO BACK AND REQUEST FOR IT WILL I BE NEEDING IT IN U.K?PLEASE KINDLY LET ME KNOW

I beleive there would be no problems, i was in dillema of that before i left and had to go to the embassy to collect it and other dox that werent returned to me.But it wasn't demanded at the point of entry into the UK.so no probs,but to be on the safer edge,you may just go to the embasy and request for it,that is if you still have time cos most schools have resumed here

@khadie,

did u send the email?

@£a$y
I've done the reapply,bt am scared tracking it online.i just commit everytin in d hands of God.
@ khadie.
plz lets worry ourselves less & just do the praying thang. I believe in God 4 evrytin.

Pls house i need to b put thru on these.
how will u get ur appl. ref. no?
where and how will u pay for d visa fee?
which of d appl. centers is better?

Some points to consider:
1. Please always proof read your application, you may print the application at home or in an internet cafe before you go to the VFS. The people at the VFS are not qualified to advise you. The last thing you should do is fill in everything in five minutes at the office. Provide all supporting documents as stipulated and leave yourself enough time to apply for a visa in time! It is better to pay the VFS with a cash deposit than a cheque as they will wait for the cheque to clear before sending your documents to the BHC. This can take up to 5 extra working days depending on the bank you use - so cash is faster, you should be issued a document/receipt with your application number and barcode number. Your application number will normally start with abreviations of the VFS centre you used i.e. VIAC or IKAC for VI and Ikeja respectively. This with your date of birth can help you track progress online. If it has passed two weeks since you handed in your documents contact the centre to find out if your application is ready computer failures/delays in updating application progress may be playing a role in your application.

2. On the 30th September 2009 visa application centres were closed due to IT failures all visa applications centres in Nigeria were also closed for National day on 1 October 2009, so if you applied for a visa recently this may be affecting the length of your outcome.

3. If you are applying near the start date of your course some universities may write you are entitled to resume up to 4 weeks after the course start date. However, many do not put this on the visa letter unless you ask even though many others do so without asking - BEG THEM, they know the PBS is a new system and with the national holidays and failures they may be more sympathetic to your plea. Contact the international student advisor(s) at your university for assistance in this respect. You may be rejected if the UKBA feels the latest course start date for your intake has lapsed.

4. Students already in the United Kingdom will not need to show the maintenance and tuition fees in their account for 28 days and can benefit from an extended concession of showing funds as at the day of application until February 2010 along with the correct documents to support their application. Those outside the UK applying for a student visa, however, must show this money has been available for the full 28 days ending no more than one month before the date of their application.

5. If a student wants to study with a new Tier 4 sponsor (i.e. switch university), and they made their last application for a Tier 4 visa before 5th October 2009, they will continue to be allowed to change their sponsor (education provider/university/school) without making a new Tier 4 application! They must, however, seek permission from UKBA to change their sponsor. Please note that after after 5th October 2009, doing such will be illegal!

If you would like advice on anything relating to student visas feel free to ask me by posting on this forum.

@ell77
Are u an agent or wateva?
Anyway u'r welcum & hope we can trust & count on u.

@ell77

Hello Nairalanders, my sponsor sent a reconsideration letter to the BHC, will it be aknowledged by the Entry Clearance Manager. Cos I was granted and appeal allowed and it was Re-refused, and I was given another appeal.I have lodged the appeal. What do you think I need to do? Planning to re apply come december what can i do do you think its right?

@ khadie and iz2much. I sincerely wish you guys the best. Well am new here and need some advice. My school resumes on monday, I applied 5

working days now though I was told to come after 10 working days.its a visiting student visa <6mth course. Just contacted my school and they are

willing to extend the resumption if I dont get my Visa before monday .this was not stated in the VISA letter . Issue is how do I communicate this to

the BHC so that it can be taken into consideration with the current application.


Any candid advice is welcome. In any case, am going to VI VAC on monday. just hope for the best. @ell77. Thanx for the info.

@finebouy
u culd ave inform dem abt d time frame.u can inform d skul 2 mail d embassy abt d xtention.no cause 4 alarm

@ iz2much. thanx, will do so asap

Hello all,
This is my first post on this section, lol obodo oyoibo problems. I plan on going for my sisters graduation ceremony in December with my father and mother. My dad will be sponsoring the trip, of all the documents that I need to submit my sister says I need of introduction from my school showing that I am a final year student maybe in a bid to maybe show that I will surely return back to Nigeria. Now with the schools down due to ASUU SSANU and NASU I am not sure that I can get the letter. So distinguished travelers how important is that document please pardon my naivety in these issues.

@ iz2much: you are right. I am praying and fasting like never before.It's in God's hands.

@ Chigsmith: try and go to UK website to read thoroughly on everything including what you are applying for. You can do so here http://www.ukvac-ng.com/. Also, you can pay at their Ikeja centre or VI centre if you are in Lagos. I am not sure if one centre is better than the other. You can pay for your visa application at any of their submission centres after which they will check your documents, take your biometrics and give you a slip that will contain  your application ref. no


@ Finebouy: thanks. I think you can email them  here visa.lagos@fco.gov.uk with your application ref. no and explain the issue and include the email the school sent to extend your resumption time. You can also ask your school like iz2much said to get in touch with the embassy using the email provided. Let them blind copy you the email as well. Good luck.


@Chrisbenogor: I am not sure I know how this works, but try and include a photocopy of your school ID, some prove that you have registered as a final year student and in the "additional Information" session on your visa form, try and explain that you tried getting a letter from the school but ASSU strike prevented you,  good luck



@ Ell77: that was some good advice!

iz2much:

@ell77
Are u an agent or wateva?
Anyway u'r welcum & hope we can trust & count on u.

@ iz2much - Yes I am an agent, but my visa advice on this forum is free, and solely related to student visas. It does not benefit me for people to receive rejection visas in the long run. Only those who think about short term implications/gains would do such, I believe the more people who experience smoother and more successful visa processes the more people will be encouraged to come to the UK over time.

I would not really advise you to count on anyone, but I will personally never mislead anyone on issues relating to student visas. It goes against me and my industry!

miz4oxley:


@ell77

Hello Nairalanders, my sponsor sent a reconsideration letter to the BHC, will it be aknowledged by the Entry Clearance Manager. Cos I was granted and appeal allowed and it was Re-refused, and I was given another appeal.I have lodged the appeal. What do you think I need to do? Planning to re apply come december what can i do do you think its right?

Sorry miz4oxley, I specialize in student visas, hopefully someone else on the forum can help. But it may help if you state the conditions of refusal and also what was contained in the new sponsor letter that you believe will overthrow the previous decision. All the best!

finebouy:


@ell77. Thanx for the info.

Your welcome!

Khadie:


@ Ell77: that was some good advice!

Thanks for the compliment, that is my duty though, so don't mention it!

Thks khadie ad God bless.
I am very grateful for ur warm and sincer clearification.

@khadie
Gud 4 us.May God c us thru.prayer is the only thang we can do ryte nw.
@ell77
Thank 4 cumin arnd.we can realy do with ur help.

@ Ell77: all righty

@Chigsmith: you are welcome. Pls read everything carefully and make sure you submit original copies of every documents you are using to apply.


@ 1z2much: yes o.

@kahdie:got it on friday n it took 15working days even tho` they asked me 2 chk back in 5

@ALL : I need your advice on this- i`ll like 2 knw if i might hv entry issues at d UK border with immigrations cos
1. my course start date is sept 21
2. the reg dead line is 20th Oct
3. I intend 2 trvl on 15th Oct

But my visa was issued on 29 Sep 

@
borat
I still deyoh.
Trying to cope with the cold and studies
and still tracking my baby's application

@i-toro
i wasnt aware abt ur applicatn.anyway congrat.
@ khadie
10working days looks like itz taking 4eva.hw r u 2day?

@iz2much: I am praying that it won't be up to 10 days. I am praying for 5 days still. Did you send the email?

@khadie
wen u applied,hw many days did dey give u? Do u do d tracking often.cuz i dnt.

I applied for a UK student Visa but was refused and given a Review, I submited my documents for review on the 18/09/2009 but they haven't contacted me since then, Does anyone know how long a UK VISA REVIEW takes?