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It will be increased from £300 to £470 which takes effect from October 1st. I suggest you apply before that.

It's actually £624 but for applicants who are not students.

MsChidi:
Hi everyone, just want to check with current/past students. I was going through my course schedule for the September 2020 period. There are 2 semesters whereby u take 2 examinations, and the 3 being May - September, is that the period for dissertation & graduation? Help me clarify pls.

Also, I read some pages back that IHS is £646, someone else is mentioning IHS as £300, I checked the gov.uk and IHS is £300. Which is it pls?

Could be true but we are in a UK forum so I gave you a 'UK' response

Wakins:
I read online that there are some Universities that offer free tuition fee like Germany. I have been working on the funding aspect though. thanks

First guide to studying abroad is 'funds'. Are you going to be self funded or part funded/fully funded scholarship?

Once that's determined, the rest follows

Wakins:
Hello sir/ma, I graduated last December. I studied industrial design ( specialized in CERAMIC). my dream has been to do my master programme abroad. I need advice and guidance on my next line of action.
thanks

https://nidcom.gov.ng/covid-19-fg-gives-guidelines-for-evacuation-of-nigerian-nationals/

Seems they received overwhelming filled forms so registration closed lol. I was still able to access the form this morning so probably sending an email might help

oniranu:
Please, how does a Nigerian who wants to return to Nigeria from UK go about it especially when there is travel ban right now?
Does a Nigerian still have the right to return to Nigeria despite the lockdown everywhere?
Please house.

I think that's the mistake your friends made. Universities DO NOT guarantee placements for students. It is the students responsibility to look for and secure a placement themselves. The university can assists with tips of getting one and advertise roles within their portals and that's about basically it.

Universities might not state this clearly (hence the impression) but once courses start, a different ball game entirely.

BouharryArtikou:
1. I did not attend the University
2. I have friends, more than 4 of them who attended .
3. I have gone to 110, Middlesex Street with them, several times.
4. I have been privileged to see their course content, and seen the quality of presentation of the course content.
5. Yes, they do have a kinda flexible fees payment plan.

All my friends that were there, not a single one thought the quality they got was value for money. Infact, 2 of them said they are ashamed of the quality - they could be wrong.

Prior to going, they were under the impression that the university will help them to get placement places. Well, the help could be in the form of giving you a letter, stating you are a student. Or sending you list of organisations that are recruiting (which you could have got on your own from the Internet anyway).

At the end of the day, my folks could not get any placement. The university asked them to write long essay (dissertation) in lieu.
Plus, the Uni told them that during the ‘placement’ period, they are technically still on term. Which means that even the back-breaking Care, security and hospitality jobs they got was expected to have the 20-hour limit.

It may be different for other courses ohhh, but Masters in Project management is not worth the money.


If the underground motive of an applicant is to use tier-4 to zap from Buhari’s Nigeria and hope for open doors in Boris’ UK then maybe it’s not such a bad idea. But if the aim is to become a competent, cutting-edge professional Project Manager, then think twice.

On the link under 'Application and Service Centres in the UK', it says you cannot book an appointment. And if you've already booked, you will be contacted to be informed that it has been cancelled. Whether regular, super or super duper o, they all fall under the same category

https://www.gov.uk/faster-decision-visa-settlement

teejay231:
No mention of if super priority applications are still possible or if we have to scan our documents by ourselves and submitting biometrics. I am curious if anyone has submitted an application recently. Any help please. Thanks.

I just think it's unfair as they are on the frontline as well. If they can't atleast extend their visas (whatever visa they're on), then they owe them a great deal of appreciation for what they are doing.

fatima04:
Salary requirement for one and also getting a sponsor. Doubt HCA is on the shortage occupation list, so they have to show the usual advert requirement and how they couldn't get someone to fill the position

DaveChapelle:
HCA job is not anything special. It's like auxilliary nurse. Even students or undergraduates can get a job as HCA, so there's no need to bring people from abroad on visa yet. However, a HCA can be your boss tomorrow, as they are usually doing it as an interim post while thngs get batter. A HCA in my previous hospital is a rota coordinator in my Trust now. And iknew a prospective medical student who was doing HCA to save money for medical school

What makes them unqualified? Like time I checked, they all fall under the department of health and social care na

fatima04:
Visa extension ke, are they even qualified with any to begin with

Do HCA even qualify for the one year visa extension recently announced?

gratefulme40:
No, I understood what you meant. The media acting like the HCAs are not important. A colleague just sent me a picture of a HCA that passed away from this nonsense.

For those who want to up skill during lock down and or may be prepare for life after grad, hope this helps

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— Pluralsight (@pluralsight) April 2, 2020

"To help those who want to apply for visas to stay in the UK long-term, the Home Office is also temporarily expanding the in-country switching provisions."

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/visas-extended-for-those-currently-unable-to-return-home-due-to-covid-19/

This will be really helpful for those on Tier 4 dependant seeking to switch visas to Tier 4 (or other category) would be allowed, temporarily, to apply from within the UK, rather than having to apply by returning to Nigeria.

To me, it also interprets to as anyone on any kind of visa (even visitor but please double check this) can switch.

The annoying thing is they gave the most unhelpful example since Tier 4 to Tier 2 has always been allowed in-country.

This should help .. .. .

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents

teejay231:
I am curious as to how the current lock down will affect renewals and super priority applications? Any ideas?

Only if you are employed temp or perm for a max of 20 hours per week during term time. Now depends if the company allows remote working.

autolearner:
Not even remote jobs as a student? Working from the confines of your Studio?



Thank you.

There was no need to post supporting documents in the first place.

If you have scanned copies, just upload documents so as to at least attend interview.

boywonder225:
Good day guys, please I have a very important question, I’ve already applied for my spouse visa, my partner sent the supporting documents (original marriage certificate and all) through Nipost 3 weeks ago but they’re yet to deliver it to me. I’m worried because my interview is on the first week of April, the Nipost official handle on Twitter tweeted that they will be closing down because of covid19 lockdown, my documents are with them, any possible way I can go about this? I can’t miss the interview because I’ve already used my option of moving the date. I’m all round messed up in the head.

Probably one of the reason is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjqD_9ScTlA

salford1:
How are the far East Asian (with the exception of China) beating this virus with less disruption to economic activities?

It seems discipline, obedience to authorities and oversupply of mask (non-hospital grade to prevent asymptomatic carriers from spreading droplets on surfaces) helped to a lot.

I beg stop it ọ. Feels like person dey do jail time lol.

It was initially extended until 31 March to Chinese citizens. Now that it's global, it will be subject to review.

Lexusgs430:
And if LOCKDOWN is still on, by May 2020?....

Definitely but is there a process

Apparently visas will be extended to 31 May 2020. One just needs to email ukvi with details

Lexusgs430:
Extenuating circumstances provisions would be allowed, for those stuck in the UK.....

For those abroad with expired visas, tough luck......

The rescheduled flight I did has been cancelled again lol. Her visa expires April 24 so want to check with UKVI but they never pick up calls. Hope they resply my email sha

LagosismyHome:
Finally got an email today that the flight is cancelled , so I rescheduled it for may . thanks

What's your size

Lexusgs430:
We're now on a lock down......... The best position...........

Hopefully, more lives would be saved......


Start learning how to knit..........

Has this now been changed by the university?

If the university has approved and informed UKVI, as long as you graduate, no issues whatsoever.

ifechez:
Post CAS. That's when one had already got visa but decides to change course

All you need is to successfully complete your course and graduate.

Is change of course pre or post CAS?

ifechez:
Hello Pals,

Please I want to confirm if change of course within the same university will affect eligibility for post study visa. Thanks

I've searched almost everywhere myself Inc living in bondage but can't find.

Any ideas anyone?

Timmyblinks:
Please I need link to download Elevator baby movie

"Nigeria will close its two main international airports in the cities of Lagos and Abuja from Monday night, its civil aviation regulator said on Saturday"

https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSL8N2BE0KO

LagosismyHome:
Thanks... it showing the flight is still scheduled

If they do go bust, they should give me an option for refund na . She misses home jare .. make we take this one

Lexusgs430:
Refund might be a better idea.... If BA goes bust and you have rescheduled........ Best to have your money, under your control........

Lucky you .. She's now been asked to reschedule or refund .. Obviously rescheduled as she don tire to dey wash hand every 60 minutes for 20 seconds

LagosismyHome:
Thanks... it showing the flight is still scheduled

BA as well. Was it thru agent or did you book directly? Go to 'Manage my Booking' probably you will get more info

LagosismyHome:
O wow , What airline... mine is British airways. Haven't seen anything come through

Na wa ooo. This virus has caused so much disruption up and down

Just received email airline cancelling my MIL's flight. Did you receive such?

LagosismyHome:
Is there a ban .... ?. Let me check Google as MIL is due to go back to Naija first week in April

Couldn't find anything relating to travel ban on 20th. Can you please share

It doesn't even say ban. It's 'restricting entry' which begs the question what kind of restriction

Symbae:
I believe the ban said entry into Nigeria not departing from Nigeria

If you've read back and don't understand what the argument is, then it's completely beyond me

RalphJean:
Bourne007:
What exactly is your argument sef?

You seem to be all over the place, and not addressing the point.
Are you saying a tier-4 student can legally do the type of job described by Tobexin?
If that’s what you are saying, you are wrong sir.
That kind of job is Self-Employment, and it flouts the tier-4 visa rules.

Point out where paid professional work is not allowed.

You can’t take paid professional work or self employed[/quote]You saw the attached roles they cannot take.

When UKVI says Work that is not allowed: fill a full-time, permanent vacancy, I am not sure what else that translates to. 'Paid Unprofessional work'

justwise:
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Yes it has to else you will be making things up, i'm asking you to point out in that list where they specifically mentioned that students can take up professional work for 20hrs a week. And i asked you before to list those professional work that students are allowed to do.

Dude does it have to be exactly on the list before you understand the work conditions?

Students can take paid professional work as long as the work conditions are met and one of the conditions is work 20 hour (not full time).

Whether they get hired or not is

justwise:
Dude where did you see that in that list?

As you will see from the attached, any 20 hour paid professional work is allowed except those listed

justwise:
Name those you think that is allowed