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funkybaby: Yeah. The rules have changed. You can apply from within the UK.

What's your husband status? check UKBA's website for the form to use.

Thanks for the reply. He's got a work permit for 3years. I've found the form, thanks. Relieved to know there's no problem applying within uk.

Hi everyone,

I would like to confirm what application form I'd need, to switch from a student visa to a dependant visa. Also just to be doubly sure, can I apply from within uk?

Thanks.x

wishlolia: this is selfishness. if everybody has this mind set, how would this site prosper?

Don't be silly love. You have no idea why I made that request. In any case I'm making an open request now. x

Hi, @ justwise, could you pls give me an email addy I can contact you on as I have a question or a couple of questions to ask of you and I would rather not ask on here. Thank you very much.

justwise: [/b]

There will be a cap on cash back, i doubt if you will be given above ATM limit which is between £250-£300

oops i was thinking more about cash back just for petty change not using cash back as a back door bureau de change.lol

NariJJ: Hey guys, I called the British High Comission yesterday concerning my visa application and they say it's at the final stage of processing, does anyone know what happens at the final stage? They also said I should check the application center tomorrow to collect my documents but I haven't gotten any text directly from vfs center but I'm expecting it today, so do you think it is advisable for me to travel tomorrow morning to lagos if I don't get the text today? Also, as at yesterday, I emailed vfs and they said my application is undergoing verification at the visa section. what does that mean? Please let me know what you think about this and what I should do.

If they say its at the final stage, then take their word for it. Also, you could try tracking online as the online status gets updated first before the sms, at least that's how it was in my case. My status changed same day i got an email from vfs saying my application was undergoing verification, so try track and be ready to go to lagos. All the best

kunlewoye: I use my GTB Naira Mastercard here and thought they charged fees over the normal 1k from your previous post. Do you know if there's cap on the "cash back" thingy?

I use a GTB Naira Mastercard as well.No chargeg over the normal 1k. The 1k is the equivalent of the 100 naira charged back home for using 'other atms'.

No cap on cash back. its just what it is. Pay for your purchase normally and they may even ask u if u want a cash back, people do it all the time. so its just gonna be like you're paying, say 30 pounds for sumn worth 15 pounds but you'll get 15pounds back in change. simple. I did cash back in Nigeria once as well. No hassle, no cost.

One other advantage of using your ATM card to pay is you most often get Oanda conversion rate or slightly higher which is better than the Naijja black market price which is just swell.

holladapooo: To be honest the wait is killing.

I sincerely pray you get your visa soon. Its taking so long, its probably cos of the backlog of applications, nothing else. so long as you had your 40 points, all should be well... keep calm and prepare for school

omopapa: Pls share with me in particular, I'm blank nw dnt even knw wah 2 buy again as per food stuffs o...

To not derail this thread, there's a thread that's got this kinda list you ask: https://www.nairaland.com/863688/nigerian-students-uk-how-survive/9#12002082

omopapa: Oya goan pack all d packables, tinz 2 remba: galaserra n stock fish safe journey see Ʊ @ d top

Lol! Trust me, you don't wanna see my list . Thanks!

justwise: Congratulations...the waiting is over finally. Safe journey and all the best with your studies.

Thank you!

holloziggi: wow congrats,wz rily praying 4u,who's leaving on sunday tru BA 2 heathrow?

Awww, thanks a lot for your prayers! It worked *sniff* . Cheers!

salsera: Sometimes we have to be cruel to be kind.
The problem with spoonfeeding ppl is that rather than getting it from the horses mouth they will believe the words from a forum.
UKBA dey there even VFS get the info. Visa fees of all things
DonX I dey behind you jare

Anyways Atlantis my plantain chips sister ur the reason why I'm still trolling this travel section.

Wow so I wasn't the only one who bought their ticket by faith
Congrats!!
Now that we are all resident students I can take my leave.
DonX - I haven't forgotten

LOool! I'm telling you that is the kinda faith they say moves mountains cos I would have paid a lot to reschedule if anything had happened. Phew. Thanks babes! Hope you're settled in, oh wait, of course you are, I trust ... Take care. Xoxo

Donxavier: HeHeHe so you remembered us today , it's not good the way you left your friend(Atlantis)all alone nau...where have you been I hope you are fully settled and all is well.

Please don't forget oh. internships is the way to remain and gain foreign experience so I wont mind any relevant info as regards that.

Hehehe! Us gurls stick together ...

My school has got a placement and career dept, so if I see anything useful outside Uxbridge, I'll be sure to inform you guys. All the best y'all.

holladapooo: Pls hw did u go about it...ve still not gotten my o. 20 working days now.

I didn't do anything oo. Just got my text yesternight. Have you tracked online? Didn't even get through to them when I called. Don't worry, yours will come too.

omopapa: Stay +ve, like d popular saying on dis thread delay doesn't mean denial, Ʊ will b fine

I stayed positive and I got it! . Thank you!

gokeke: ur response is insultive.i av not being following this page,i just stumbled into travels for the first time yesterday,and i asked simply questions that i dont no n u are responding in that tone.its not ok.
tnx .

His response is actually not insultive or anything like that. Nairaland aside, its on UKBA website so u can understand why one would wonder how come you didn't find it online seeing as you wanna go study and all.

Have you got anymore questions to ask? I'm sure if its not been answered before, someone would reply. Cheers

Got my visa today y'all. Can't even name names mehn, y'all helped me one way or the other. In retrospect, dunno why I was unsure though, cos I had my 40 points and then some (easy for me to gloat now ).. Thanks a lot everyone... Really. May we all get the best of the 'UK experience' and oh yea distinction in our studies :-D

Donxavier: Hw far? Have you called?

RAWR! Just got my visa today! Woah! I was beginning to trip. I didn't mention on here that I had acted on FAITH and bought ticket since monday. Lmao! Leaving tomorrow night, BA to heathrow via Madrid! Yah! :-D

gokeke: it appears the FAQs you posted here have been updated.my questions-
1.How much is UK student visa application fee?
2.How much is the current maintaince fee or fund,outside of London?
Many more questions after these answers.

Thanks

1. 78,080 + 400 (sms charge)+ 500 (vfs service charge)
2. £7200 @ £800 per month for 9months

Been calling BHC all day but its just been ringing through. Anyone else had/having this issue?

holladapooo: Today is my 19th working day.

Where did you submit? Have you called them?

Donxavier: If you don't hear anything by tomorrow I think you should call them. But stay positive, don't worry at all. It's all good.

I was thinking I'd chill till 12pm today then call if its still no-show.

17th working day! Boohoo!

richeyy: Aii. Keep the faith & by God's grace you'll win this case. When is your latest enrolment date?

Thank you. 1st of October.

richeyy: Have you tracked it online? What does it say? U should be getting a response tonight. Just pray, hope and don't worry. Everything is gonna be fine.

Yes I have tracked it online and its still same status as the day I submitted. Amen, thank you!

Donxavier: It's you now, no shaking. It will soon come. U no get wahala.

I desperately wanna believe that. Its the 16th day today. Lectures start next week.

Goodmorning y'all, did anyone submit at Lekki on 4th September? I submitted there on 4th and I'm yet to receive text.

holloziggi: Am so grateful to u all here,justwise,charles,kunlewoye,darkchild,thanks for answering all my questions,I got my entry clerance 2day,anyone goin 2d university of salford

Congrats! Wish you all the best in uni. I'd like to ask tho, did you submit on 4th september? Also where did u submit your app?

justwise: You don't have much to worry about, your application is not even up to 15 working days. There is nothing wrong with your list.

Yea I know. It will be 15 workng days next tuesday. Just wanted to confirm the maintenace fee again. Thank you

Hi @justwise, I'm back again. Submitted on 4th of september and I expect to get my visa on 24th. I have been going over the docs I submitted in my head. I've asked this here before but just wanna confirm again cos I saw sumn in d previous thread.

Paid full school fees nd had my maintenance fee complete (7200) by 1st August. Made several transactions as it was my personal acct but balance never went below 7200gbp. Printed out statement on 3rd Sepetember tho last balance showed 29th august. Still 7200gbp. Is that my closing balance? Did I fulfill the 28-days requirement? Should I have had a transaction done on 3rd september? Oh actually I did make a transaction on 3rd sept (monday) but didn't reflect on the statement.

Donxavier: Really, Ok. Noted.

Plus while you may not gain technical skills directly relevant to your course from volunteering, you most definitely will gain interpersonal, transferable skills which are as important in uk (or anywhwere apart from nig) as gaining technical experience. Volunteering, esp for community services and all that will show the employer you take initiative, arent really about just financial gratification, are willing to work with people and building team spirit, etc. Also, they are considerably easier to get than a full time job and may make it easy to get a leg in the uk labour market. All in all like justwise said, it is very important. Goodluck!