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Thank you.

Ugool:
Congratulations �

It’s raining visas o!!!

Visa collected for family of five (5) today.
*Biometrics: 22 September Ikeja TLS (Priority for all 5 of us)
*Sent to DMC same day and received by DMC... Then it decided to hang there.
*Declared previous travels to US and UK as well as previous refusals (one refusal for US last year and one for UK 11 years ago).
*No non-straightforward mail, but I was so anxious when the 5-working day priority period elapsed. Sent a mail to UK Visa and Immigration last week Tuesday and got a response to provide more details for investigation (GWF number, passport number, date of birth, place of application, date of biometrics. reason for escalation etc.). Nothing heard from them again till now.
*Got collection mail for all 5 of us yesterday between 2:44pm and 3:06pm.
*Picked up today after waiting on a long queue for almost two hours.
Next plan- Travel.

Although I had already submitted our visa application before joining this thread, I enjoyed following the conversations and got one or two learnings from here.

Thanks to all who support others here and congrats in advance to all waiting to collect their visas.

God is great!!!

Log on to the UK VI website where you did the application. Click on “provide documents and biometrics” at the bottom of the page. Follow the prompt and click continue. It will redirect you to the TLScontact page. Click on track application.

ocpaschal:
how do i check visa tracking status?

Okay. Thanks!

solalal36:
Two mails. Same content

I agree with you. No matter what info you get from here, it’s good to cross check from the UK dot GOV website.

I had already submitted my application before I started following this thread...

Babababy:
We all need to careful where you source information from, always make sure you use available tools and double check info even if it’s coming from people you might consider learned, exposed or in Nairaland terms “ guru” always do your due deligence. Fact checking would save your money

The dependent visa is set up so students can bring their families over to the UK legally, so if they expect you to bring your family then they obviously know the implications. In the early stages of this platform, we have had situations where a student applied alone without her dependant husband and was refused because she didn’t have a valid reason for why her husband wasn’t traveling with her. In the same vein some have applied without spouse and got the visa, there is absolutely no secret to it, if your intentions are straight forward and you have all your funds then apply with all your family, it is not illegal and if you ask me, your chances are higher applying together.

Regarding POF, go read page one with a pen and paper or a calculator, all your answers are in there and well tabled out by the facilitator of the thread. The knowledge in there is invaluable.

Back to due diligence, if you open your web browser and type in “ how much do I need for a family of five for ukvi student and dependent visa “ you would be overwhelmed with information, and part of the hits you would get would also redirect you to same Nairaland.

And then, the ultimate resource is the ukvi website, every single information regarding this process is in there.

Even when you get info you don’t need at the moment, you can still learn and help someone with the same info in future. This venture is very expensive, and some only have one chance at it, you can’t afford to be swallowing second hand information.

Please for those who got collection mails and picked up their visa, was it two separate emails you got from TLS?

Most of those who had a successful application said they got two separate mails from TLS...

They may still send it this evening- you never know. They may also send it tomorrow morning.

My family (4 dependants) got transferred to VAC yesterday. Mine got transferred today.

We all got collection mail between 2:44pm and 3:04pm today and will pick up tomorrow.

It’s seems TLS likes sending most collection mails close to the time they close for the day. #My thoughts.

Maxicon:
Hello Guys,

My application shows transferred to VAC on the tracking status since yesterday evening. Please how long should one expect mail from TLS?

Hello, ma’am.

“Premium lounge” is different from “priority.”

If you paid for priority as well, then anytime from now you should get your visa.

I believe you would need to wait for the full length of your application to elapse (5 working days for priority, 15 working days for standard, and 24 hours for super priority) before you can send a mail.

Use this link to send the mail which costs £ 2.74 GPB:

https://ukvi.mysecurepay.co.uk/Home

You will need your card to pay. Preferably a pound denominated card.

Hope this helps.

Newwoman:
Good afternoon, Please I applied on the 15th and did my biometric on 17th of September. I paid for premium lounge. I saw that someone got a visa within 12days days please is it ok to send mail to ukvi now. And please can you send me the email address. @ Scobby and @ Justwise. Pls help

I’ve responded o. How far?

aragbaboy:
Please am in your dm. Please check.

I’m happy for you.

Congratulations!

valyrose:
Visa alert!!!!

Finally I have my evidence. Truly what God cannot do does not exist.

Visa application 23rd September

Biometrics (Walk in Priority) V. I - 23rd September

Transferred to DMC - 23rd September

Recieved at DMC - 24th September

Transfered and received at VAC - 4th October

Collection Mail - 4th October

Recieved from Courier - 5th October

Documents
- Degree certificate
- TB Certificate
- POF (Bank Statement and Prodigy Loan Confirmation letter)
- Marriage Certificate
- Change of name document
- Passport


The wait wasn't easy but God did it. I pray he will perfect it for all that is waiting on this platform. Thank you all that answered all my tiring questions stemed from anxiety.

Amen o.

Congrats!!!

Atk112:
Visa Alert ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️ Its a long read!

Its been a super long journey but God has been good and kind to me!!!

Nigeria frustrated me baje.

To collect transcript, to renew passport, hmmm.

The day I went for capturing for my passport renewal, I got there at 7am and at 4pm when it was my turn to capture, I was told my passport was not activated, so I can't capture, I cried ehn. No be small tears that day. Captured 3 days later.

Eventually came out after 6 weeks.

Then after paying school fees through 3rd party, biggest mistake! School said they don't accept 3rd party payment, I should provide all my forefather's document before they can apply it for me, I took it to God and eventually after a month, they confirmed it and credited it to my name. I still had to make another payment through the bank.

Through all the ups and downs, I held on to God's word which says "I'll never leave you nor forsake you". And He never did!

Got admission - 23rd July
POF matured - 7th Sept
CAS issued 14th Sept
Applied 16th Sept
Bio-metrics - 17th Sept
NSF mail - 22nd Sept
Collection mail - 4th Oct

Bristol, Here I come. For all still on the journey, God will perfect it for you in Jesus name!

Wow, congrats!

Please when did you get collection mail?

Kj40:
Visa alert.

Biometric Sept 21st
Collection Oct 05


What God can not do, does not exist.

Hello, guys.

Please for those whose application was transferred to VAC yesterday, have you gotten collection mails?

Someone advised that I go to TLS Ikeja that the mail will drop around 2pm today. Don’t want to go all the way for nothing.

Expecting positive testimonies for all...

Hopefully you should get a collection mail soon. I also sent a mail but was asked to provide more details (GWF Number, Passport Numbers, Type of Visa etc.) for each applicant (5 persons). No response agin from them but application for 4 dependents were transferred to VAC yesterday while mine (main applicant) was transferred to VAC this morning.

We’re waiting for collection mail now.

Applied same day with you at Ikeja TLS. Priority.

MrKelvinAg:
Good day



Thank you for your email.



Please be advised your decision was dispatched on the 01/10/2021. Please allow the visa application centre to contact you, once its ready for collection.



Thank you.



UKVI – Special Handling Unit

Good morning all I received this after sending a mail to them last week,has anybody experiences this? And my tracker is still showing “Still at Dmc”. I applied 22nd September Ikeja Tls.

Wow, congrats in advance.

amoode2021:
Collection and decision mail dropped for family of four. Priority 20th and 21st, TLS IKJ. We will storm the center tomorrow morning ni o.

[quote author=amoode2021


Yes, all five of us applied same Wednesday September 22. Priority.
Did both the main applicant and dependants did priority?[/quote][quote author=aragbaboy post=106442813]

Neroblaq:
today. this morning

Nice! Mine hasn’t dropped yet though. Someone said it’ll come in tomorrow...
Praying for a positive decision for all of us.

Kingin007:
Please my tracker app hasn’t been working I don’t know what’s wrong

Track it from the UK VI website where you submitted tor documents. Resume your application. Click on “Provide Biometrics” and follow the prompt. It’ll redirect you to the TLS page where you will click on “track”.
Hope this helps.

Neroblaq:
my has been long ooooooo. na long story. since 9th of july

Chai! What a long wait...

Those who are getting collection mails, please when did your application get transferred to VAC?

valyrose:
For those that their applications moved to VAC today, any decision mails?

Nope. No decision mails.

Jaylo79:
I went there

Oh, great! Thank you.

Jaylo79:
Those that moved to VAC today.. they said till tomorrow at Ikeja TLS for collection

Really? Please how did you get this info. Hope it’s legit. If it is, let me get ready to pick up ours. My hubby and kids application have been transferred to VAC but mine hasn’t.

Cc @Baysbabe. ‘Twas priority we paid for.

Please how long does it take for collection mail to drop after tracking shows application has been transferred to VAC.

I’m hopeful for a positive decision on our application.

Application transferred to VAC for 4 dependents. Still at DMC for mail applicant. TLS Ikeja Sept 22.

Lovely!

Congrats!!!

mohtunrahyor:
VISA ALERT!

The Lord has shown me mercy, I have my evidence
What God can not do does not exist

VISA TYPE: PRIORITY
TLS Ikeja

Family of two

APPLICATION: September 13th
BIOMETRICS: September 15th
COLLECTION MAIL: September 27th
PASSPORT COLLECTED: September 28th
Left Nigeria through BA: September 30th

No not straightforward mail
No travel history
No interview

I took a huge risk by booking British Airways since August 11th for September 30th at 215k each. I had a smooth immigration process at the UK border this morning, i was only asked for my passport and course
I give God all the glory
Thanks to everyone making impact on this platform, I really learnt alot which saved me from unnecessary spending/mistakes

misskenny2284:
22nd Sept ikeja Priority, any update yet?

No update yet. Family of 5. Priority. Hoping it’ll come out early this week of Oct 4.

I learnt that someone who did on the 15th collected 2-3 days ago, but then it may not follow o...

No update yet for September 22 TLS Ikeja o. If impatience were a person!

Way to go!!!��

amiibaby007:
Visa Alert!!!

I'm here to testify to the goodness of God. (University of Brighton)
Unconditional Offer- 23/08/21
Sent POF to school - 15/09/21
CAS received- 16/09/21
Applied for Visa - 17/09/21
Biometric-20/09/21
BRP Delay Mail - 28/09/21
Collection Mail/Pickup -30/09/21

I applied with my husband, our 18months daughter will be with my mom till next year when we come for her (for those asking if you must apply with spouse).
Thanks to Scooby, he's really good.
Good luck to everybody hoping to get their visas.

I’m new here but have tried to catch up with this thread. Very informative at best.
•Applied and went for biometric September 22. Ikeja VAC
•Paid for priority for all applicants (family of 5)
•Sent paid email and another to PTA Visa Correspondence
•Also just saw that Tls has reset the tracking page for all of us.
I guess their system is down but I’m honestly at wits end from waiting.
In-person enrollment at my school ends October 15. One needs to travel soon considering quarantine requirements.
I pray we get collection mail by Monday or Tuesday seeing that today is gone already.
*Sighs*