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Jkoromo2700:
Not at all. I noticed they are still on September 2nd.

Omo, I thought it was going to be out this Monday since it said 2 Sep last week

seunny4lif:
Knew someone that was answered and he applied on one of those days
Maybe he emailed them, I don’t know

Are you sure that the person was applying for a study visa? And please can you find out from him the exact day he submitted, and whether her mailed them to speed up the process. Thanks

seunny4lif:
They are already in Sept 18-20

Wow

Jkoromo2700:
28th October.

How far, was your number on the list yesterday?

The list is out, did anyone see their number on the list?

Seems like there isn’t going to be a list today

Jkoromo2700:
They reached out to me without any prior communication. Per VFS tracker, my file got to them 2nd of Sept, even though i submitted my biometrics Aug 8th.

Wow, VFS really did you dirty there; they did a lot of people dirty. I’m lucky—I did biometrics on the 26th of August in Lagos, and it arrived at the embassy on the 2nd of September. Did you do biometrics in Lagos too?

ezejicc:
Hello, please how were you able to reach out to them first? I omitted a document (Summary of Finances) the day I had my appointment, but couldn't find a means to submit it afterwards.

Email them at: AbujaVisaOffice@dfa.ie

Jkoromo2700:
They sent me an email 2 weeks ago to confirm my own date of resumption. Did they reach out to you?

Nah, but I think it’s because I reached out to them first and sent my new offer for January.

Did you email them before they contacted you? And when did your application actually reach the embassy (not just when you submitted it)?

GrasstoGrace:
I paid N27,900 as at May this year for the Duolingo test

Did the embassy contact you regarding deferring your start date to January, or have they sent you any email at all? My application also arrived at the embassy on September 2nd

Hey, GrasstoGace

ezejicc:
Did u add IRL infront of your reference number?
That's mostly one of the problems, u need to add it before the 8-digit number

Real Talk

Viktor1234:
Please i have been trying to track my application using https://visa.vfsglobal.com/jor/en/irl/track-application but after inputting my details i am getting invalid inputs... How were you able to know that your application has gotten to the embassy? Was it through text or email? I applied on the 14th of October at Abuja vfs

You can see the day it arrived at the embassy when you track it

ezejicc:
Okay. Mine was on 24th October. I thought you guys decision ought have been made by now. They are seriously slower these days.

Wallahi, bro. It’s long

ezejicc:
Pls when was your appointment with vfs

26th August in Lagos, and it arrived the embassy on 2nd September in Abuja

Who else got an email from the embassy?

kingprinceFX:
Please how did you get you're insurance

My school did the arrangements, and just included the fee in my fees

No list today??

Ghostsixth1234:
Boss please, I would like to connect with you on WhatsApp as well,
I’m about to submit my application next month to resume February.

Ok

Jkoromo2700:
Sure thing.

Check your email

Jkoromo2700:
Good day House,

I got this email days ago from the Ireland embassy. Although, i have responded with option 1.

However, i want to confirm the following:

1. Did anyone else get similar email from them?
2. Is this a sign that my visa has been approve and they just want to be sure of my resumption date before the final decision?

Note: I submitted my visa application and biometrics in August 2024, with my admission/academic start date to be January 2025.

Thanks.

Can we connect on WhatsApp?

DoubleEmpire231:
Ok.. Good evening, I'm yet to receive the letter.
I saw my name on the list.

How far? You must have received the refusal letter.

DoubleEmpire231:
Pls, kindly check the link below.
tps://www.ireland.ie/en/nigeria/abuja/services/visas/weekly-decision-reports/#
Got the msg through the above link. Yes, I submitted on the 31st of July. I can't clarify because I used Abuja embassy. Thanks

You know the people who call to tell you your passport is ready? Or the email that notifies you it’s ready? I’m asking if you heard from them first or if you saw your name on the list first?

Also, have you received the refusal letter yet?

DoubleEmpire231:
Good Afternoon house, my student visa application was not successful (refused). Please, what are the steps to take concerning an appeal and what is the feedback time frame. Should I seek for tuition refund and apply to UK for January or should I appeal? Please, I need your kind advice.... It's quiet devastating after the whole stress and finance. I'm still waiting for my passport and embassy letter.thanks

Could you please share how you learned that the decision had been made? Did you receive a message or call from the courier service, or did you notice your name on yesterday’s list? Additionally, while I understand that you submitted your application on the 31st of July, could you clarify when it actually arrived at the embassy? Thanks.

DoubleEmpire231:
Good Afternoon house, my student visa application was not successful (refused). Please, what are the steps to take concerning an appeal and what is the feedback time frame. Should I seek for tuition refund and apply to UK for January or should I appeal? Please, I need your kind advice.... It's quite devastating after the whole stress and finance. I'm still waiting for my passport and embassy letter.thanks

Good afternoon, brother. I'm really sorry to hear about your visa refusal. Here’s some advice on your next steps:

1. Review the Refusal Letter:
Wait for the embassy letter, which will explain the reasons for the refusal. Understanding the specific grounds will help you decide whether an appeal is possible or if it’s better to apply elsewhere. Please share the refusal letter with the forum so we can assist you further.

2. Appeal Process:
- You can appeal the decision if you believe it was unfair or if you can address the reasons for refusal. The appeal should focus on the grounds mentioned in the refusal letter.
- The typical timeframe to lodge an appeal is within 2 months of receiving the refusal, but check the exact period in your letter.
- Processing times for appeals can vary, but it may take anywhere from 6-12 weeks.

3. Tuition and Accommodation Refund:
If you decide not to appeal and plan to apply to the UK instead, you could seek a refund for both tuition and accommodation. Most schools have refund policies, especially in cases of visa refusal, so check with your institution on how to proceed. For off-campus accommodation, it’s important to review the landlord’s refund policy or lease agreement to see if you’re entitled to a refund, as policies may vary.

4. UK Application:
Applying to the UK for January might be a good backup. Research schools with a January intake and check the application deadlines. Keep in mind that UK visa requirements are different, and you'd need to go through that process as well.

If the refusal was based on a minor issue that can easily be resolved, an appeal may be worth pursuing. However, if the reason seems difficult to overcome, it might be more practical to explore other options, like applying to the UK.

It’s understandably a tough situation, but you still have paths forward!

GrasstoGrace:
Exactly my situation, I've even been advised by my school to defer till January 2025 intake. I'm not sure if I'll be able to use the same visa if i defer to the January 2025 intake.

I don’t think you will need to apply for a visa again if it gets approved

DoubleEmpire231:
Good morning everyone, please I submitted my application on the 31st of July.... It's 8 weeks now, the school I applied to resumed on the 12th of September. I just don't know my fate right now. Please, I need advice on how to go about it.

Good morning, brother. Have you been in contact with the embassy since you submitted your application?

Good morning, everyone. If anyone receives an update from the embassy regarding their application, please don’t hesitate to update us here, as any information would be helpful. Cheers!

james8085:
I summitted on 5th of August..
The school I applied said I should either apply for refunds or defer to January admission... still embassy never release my visa

How far? Any update?