Thicking: Hi All. Wonder why stumbling on this did not happen earlier.
Great work by you gurus here.

I am new here and fortunately/not, my question is the last thing being discussed here.

My 28days requirement would be fulfilled on Friday, 18th July (from Friday 20th June).
However, i have filled, submitted and paid for the online application. I selected July
23rd as my interview date.

I initially was free to do this because i was told that a 'complete application' is only when 'one
shows up for biometrics.

Reading from SpikeC however says otherwise.

I therefore want clarification in the following regards:

1) What is regarded as the 'date of completed application' (UK website-Rules and Conditions, states
there is a difference between a 'valid' application and a 'complete' application?

2) What date is considered as the reference point for the '28days'?

3) If i am in error, what are my options to prevent being denied, for albeit this 'flimsy' reason?

I would appreciate you all gurus @Justwise @DonOms @spikesC (though hes already given his opinion)
and others to ASSIST a fellow.

Thanks a lot and very expectant.

guiddoti: pls, keep us posted on ur development, your questions have given me concern. I don't want to lose any money to the ukba. The gurus are really trying.

Thicking: Hi All,
I placed a call across to the British High Commission Customer service at:

(i would be submitting my application in Abuja)
19 Torrens Close
Mississippi Street, Maitama
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Nigeria

Phone: 094622200 Ext 11(Visa section)

The lady that responded was quite calm and heard me out totally.

She said one's application is termed 'complete' only when 'submission is made PHYSICALLY' (even when one pays and submit online).
She said one can actually pay and submit online before the 28days requirement is met.
She said the requirement is that one's 28days must be complete ONLY 'before one's day of biometrics/interview and NOT the payment for application day (since one can pay online) or the day of submission (since one can submit online).

This definitely calms my mind and i await other forms of confirmation by others.

Thanks everyone for the help.

Thicking: Hi All,
I placed a call across to the British High Commission Customer service at:

(i would be submitting my application in Abuja)
19 Torrens Close
Mississippi Street, Maitama
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Nigeria

Phone: 094622200 Ext 11(Visa section)

The lady that responded was quite calm and heard me out totally.

She said one's application is termed 'complete' only when 'submission is made PHYSICALLY' (even when one pays and submit online).
She said one can actually pay and submit online before the 28days requirement is met.
She said the requirement is that one's 28days must be complete ONLY 'before one's day of biometrics/interview and NOT the payment for application day (since one can pay online) or the day of submission (since one can submit online).

This definitely calms my mind and i await other forms of confirmation by others.

Thanks everyone for the help.

imadebaby: Hi for those who have successfully applied for student visa pls what an what should be submitted for the application I need a current checklist pls a friend planning to submit soon

imadebaby: Hi for those who have successfully applied for student visa pls what an what should be submitted for the application I need a current checklist pls a friend planning to submit soon

agates: HI everyone, hi @ justwise, i realised i made an error in my husband's date of birth on my already submitted online tier 4 application form. Please what do i do?.

Thank you

justwise:

Have you submitted at visa center?

agates:

No I haven't

justwise:

Correct the mistake when you get there, make a note with a sticky paper about it and stick it on your form

agates:

Ok. Or can I instead write a letter and attach to the form stating the error and writing the correct t date instead of cancelling on the form.

justwise:

You don't need to cancel it because you still need to submit it physically, that is an opportunity to speak to staff there and make the correction. Sticky paper works because its an instant reminder to whoever is treating your case.
Nothing wrong with writing a letter as well.

Olola15: SpikesC, hows the waiting? am eagerly counting the days for you as am trying to decide btw abuja and the VI to apply(the one that will be the fastest).

smslive2: This sounds weird but when does it complete 28 days starting from 17th June. It should be a simple mathematics, i know but for clarity sake..

Teegirl101: Hi Justwise just to update and be of help to others just as you helped me
Do you know about the revoked and suspended colleges in UK ? Guys, please be mindful of the schools you register into.
The source link is below.


https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/323106/sponsor-suspensions.pdf

liyahhh: hello all,
I am new to Nairaland and I have a few questions about the maintenance part of my visa.

1. There was a switch from £800 to £820 pounds for outside the london boroughs. this switch took effect on july 1 officially and i paid for my online application on june 30th. does this mean i will still falling under the £800 per month category? my university said i would, but I would like a second opinion.

2. i need to submit oanda conversion with my bank statements. i had already printed out my conversion from june 30 where it shows i have slightly over what i needed. when i checked the oanda conversion again today because of fluctuation is was less than what i needed. when i hand in my documents will they check for themselves? and would they reject my visa if it is around $50 less than what it should be?

thanks for any replies. this is really worrying me

DonOms:

Did you submit all your documents on 30th June as well? If you did, then you will require £800/month and the conversion rate used for you will be that of 30th June and not the date the application is treated by the ECO.

From your second question, it shows you haven't submitted your documents yet. Is that right? If it is, then I can't answer your question. Read the previous page and hopefully you can find answers.

liyahhh:

I haven't submitted any documents as yet. All I have done is pay for my application online, which is why I'm worrying about it. I was told by my university as long as I pay for it before July 1 it will be £800 per month and not £820, but people on this thread are saying that your application is only complete when you hand in your supporting documents. So I'm not sure who to believe. This thread or my university.

DonOms:

To be honest with you, If you asked me this question 2 days ago, I would have said your university is right (according to the Tier-4 Policy Guidance) but as I see it, there seem to be an ambiguity in the paragraph (of the policy) that explains this issue.

Earlier on this page, a similar issue was discussed and when @Thicking called the UKVI premium numbers for inquiry, he was told the application is only considered as "complete" when all documents are submitted and application fee paid.

So I think there is precedence in these cases of payments and document submission. As far as my interpretation of the information received by @Thicking goes, here is what I infer: If you submit all documents and pay on later date, payment date will be your application date. If you pay earlier and submit all documents later, document submission date is your application date.

I'll advice you probably place a call through so as to be sure of your situation and know what is best to do. Above all, remain calm and don't panic.