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It's a tricky one really. I honestly don't know. When I applied for my Tier 4 though, I just used that day's rate (which happens to be equivalent to the selling rate) to convert to pounds and entered the details in the form.

If you think of it this way, you are basically selling your Naira to buy Pounds (tuition fees, accommodation).

OlowoB:
You know to be honest, i have never thought of this before sha, well i am not too sure but when i used mine sometimes back, i used selling rate . I never even bothered to notice the difference back then. I just used what i saw on the site. Never bothered looking below to see other rates

Looking back now, i think i should have used the buying rate (i could be wrong though).

I would like to hear what others used when they did their own tier 4 Visa too years back.

cc: SpikesC Bourne007

Since you put money in on July 1, it starts counting from that day regardless on what time you put it in. Unless the money in your bank statement doesn't show as July 1 so needs checking

MrsF:
I transferred my funds into my account in the night on the 1st of July do i strt counting from the 1st or the 2nd of july does today the 28th make it 28 days or tomorrow the 29th everyday counts right now cos pound is 404 to a naira

Oga @Justwise ... no lose one of your greatest fans oo

fizzile:
Oga justwise, you are simply making it look as if both of us are having issues. Ignoring me is simply not the best. If you want me to leave the thread for you, I will simply do that. For weeks now, u just tend to ignore whatever I post or copy you for assistance,and I have mailed u asking what d problem is but you have been acting differently towards me.
My brother don't forget people are watching. All the same enjoy urself.

Or just put more money (say at the rate of N400) to be on the safe side. Today's rate is 386 but has been within the average of 370 for the last 2 weeks.

fizzile:
I now get. That means even after the money has been in the account for the 28days and has been printed, the rate will be determined based on the day you apply. Thats serious.

Got this from the tier 4 guidance pdf file:
171. If you are using overseas currency, we will expect you to show (in writing on your
application form) the closing balance in pounds sterling. We use the official
exchange rate on the OANDA website, which can be found at
www.oanda.com/convert/classic.
Tier 4 Policy Guidance version 07/2016 page 44 of 91
172. Where your funds are in a currency other than pounds sterling, the amount we
consider will be based on the exchange rate for the relevant currency on the
date of your application, taken from the rates published on www.oanda.com.
[b][/b]
Thats serious oooo..that means one must really be monitoring the oanda page for a suitable time when the rate will drop. definitely within the 31days window meant for application.

Yep VO will calculate based on the day you apply (pay fees online or at the centre) hence termed date of application according to what he's said

fizzile:
What am saying is if after 28days,I den print like the next day, u know there is a 31day window for you to apply for the visa. Does it then mean the VO will calculate based on the day u apply?

He's referring to 'Date of Application' not day statement was printed

fizzile:
Oga easy naa. I am trying to grasp the whole thing. So they will calculate based on the rate as at the day the statement was printed,right? cc: worry359

Team from last season is Bourne007

Will be expecting your codes

If you can't use the express visa, your CAS should start the latest date you can resume which should be October. So u still good to go

fizzile:
School resumes on the September 26. Hope it won't be late applying first or second week of September. Like how much is the express visa application? The way this exchange is just changing eeehhh. Make e kukuma dey one place naa.
No problem boss. Please how do I get the proper mail u use often. Cos mostymz I might just want to get some info. Will appreciate.

1) You both have valid travel passports so you good to apply for your visas. Once in UK, you will be issued a Residence permit card and you can always renew your passports at the naija embassy

2) Using your aunt's statement is a no no. If you have read previous comments about maintenance requirements, it clearly states that statements used must be in the main applicant's name or parents/legal guardian (with proof)

Cheers

ayla1:
Hello House,
Please help me answer the ffg questions;

1) I will be travelling to the UK in Sept with my partner for study purpose( I am the main applicant). My passport expires Dec 2016 while that of my partner won't expire until April, 2017. My question is- Do we have to renew his own alongside mine before visa will be issued?

2) A friend told me we may not have to submit a statement for my maintenance if my Aunt who has been living in the UK for more than 10 yrs could write a letter indicating she would cater for my maintenance. Pls, is this possible? How else can one go about this?
N.B: I had a 50% tuition fee scholarship. BTW we would like to connect with guys going to/ living in Sheffield.

Thanks.

International students is key to the UK government. Even if Theresa May becomes Prime Minister, can it get tighter than what it is now especially with the cancellation of PSW. I doubt.

I'm sure OlowoB don dey happy now since he voted leave hehehe.

spacyzuma:
Unto Brexit...

As Cameron is leaving, the Tories are preparing to vote for their next leader. Boris Johnson is not running. Theresa May is a candidate.

If you school in England, or intend to, better hope that Theresa May doesn't get that role o!

She's responsible for the tighter restrictions for overseas students and workers.

No you don't need any maintenance money in your account as the requirement for maintenance has already been met.

gratefulme40:
Hi Justwise......I am applying to switch from tier 4 to tier 2. My sponsor is A rated has stated ticked in my CoS that they certify maintenance for me.

Do I still need to have maintenance money in my account?

Roy don resign on Live TV ooo

You asked about non-EU and the figures below show the entire population including EU citizens. Not sure of the figures but the non-eu leaving is almost the same as the people coming in hence my reason of saying you might not exactly know if this is reducing or not.

justwise:
How do you mean by..You might not exactly know if it's reduced or not?

The Office for National Statistics released UK population figure today to be 65.1 million, that is an increase of 513,300 in the year to June 2015.

Net migration contributed 335,600 to that figure. Net immigration is the difference between those coming into the UK and those leaving.

Oanda today .. Doesn't look good guys .. Hopefully it will stabilise soon
http://www.cenbank.org/Rates/ExchRateByCurrency.asp

Most universities (if not all) now request for statements before issuing CAS. Reason being that the Home Office has set a limit to the number of students that can be refused visa per university in order not to lose their licences.

mcstar:
Ok. Thanks. Maybe it's just different for each school. Because, also in that mail, school said before I get my CAS, I have to send my financial statements to them first and if I don't carry out all these steps, they can't send a CAS to me

Well not exactly. But the thing is as more people are coming, more people tend to leave at the end of the day. International students for example are almost 70% guaranteed to leave after their studies and new sets of students then come in after. You might not exactly know if it's reduced or not.

justwise:
Wishful thinking by them, all lies, have they been able to reduce immigration from non-EU citizens since they come to power?

If UK leaves, the plan is they will switch to a point based system meaning candidates are assessed based on suitable education, work experience, age and language ability. At the moment, EU citizens has no restrictions and can live and work in the UK which makes it difficult for non-EU nationals. Leave campaign wants everyone to be on a point based so they can control their border and know who's coming in.

I think international students will benefit from this (depending on whatever rules they come up with).

fizzile:
Boss OlowoB please can you tell us the implications if the UK leaves EU especially to International students like we.

If MrsF understands then it's fine

justwise:
What exactly are you talking about? Did you actually read my post or you quoted a wrong person?

@Justwise .. I think you're wrong on this one.

Any money you use for maintenance (tuition fees and living costs) must be in your account for a consecutive period of 28 days. During the 28 day period this money cannot drop below the required amount for even one day or you will not meet the Home Office requirements.
Your bank statement must be no more than 31 days old on the date of your application.

justwise:
It simply means that after accounting 28days you need to apply for visa before a month after the 28days.

E.g if your 28days ended on the 28th of this month then you need to apply for visa before 27th of July.

Once visa is issued, why not. You can withdraw and buy your ticket. After buying your ticket, we fit use some of your funds to pop champagne and celebrate your departure

marcdeco:
Hello guyzzz!hope yo are doing well...
I am planning to apply for the UK tier 4 student pbs. I ve been reading t topic since the morning, very useful...I will have a question if you don't mind.
Can we withdrawn part of the money inthe bank account used for application just after being issued the visa, for example if I need some to buy my ticket to uk. Will there be a problem somewhere?
Thx for your bright advices.

Timm is right.

The guidance says the date of your application will be taken to be the date that the fee associated with the application is paid. This means the date shown on your payment receipt, which depends on how you paid for your visa application, for example, at a visa application centre or online.

This doesn't technically mean you have to apply within 3 days (your appointment for example might be after 3 days). It just means you must show that you have held the required money for a consecutive 28 day period ending no more than 31 days before your application.

MrsF:
That is the part i dont understand ending no more than 31 days prior to the date of your application does that mean you have only 3 days to apply from the day you print your bank statement

If you haven't gotten your CAS, no point printing out your bank statement mate. Funds must have been in your account for 28 days ending no more than 31 days prior to the date of your application.

fizzile:
Haven't gotten my CAS yet. My bank is really delaying sending my telex which i need to forward to the school for confirmation. What am asking is can i print my statement of account and keep for now as the entire money for tuition and maintenance was already in my account for more than one month the part payment was deducted or do i still need to wait for 28days. cc: OlowoB and Justwise

You don't have to wait 28 days again as the part tuition fee will show on CAS anyways. If you've got you CAS, you fit print and apply na.

fizzile:
OlowoB,please I want to get something straight. Before I paid part of my tuition, I had both my tuition and my maintenance fee in the account. The money has been there for over one month if not more than 2months. Now,I paid part of my tuition some weeks ago and the balance of the tuition and the maintenance fee are still there in the account. Do I still need to wait for 28days? Or can I go and print out the statement now that the pound rate is till same. Please tell me ooooo,so I know what to do. Don't want this rate to affect me at this moment.

Three Lions vs The Red Dragon ... who conquers? We will soon find out

Why not just stick to your bank statement as shown on the attached?

MrsF:
Hello house! Does anyone have a sample/draft copy of the letter that is meant to accompany the bank statement confirming that the funds have been in the account for 28days. Thanks

As far as I know, it shouldn't be a problem if she wants to use the international passport with her maiden name as long as you can prove a subsisting and genuine relationship. Proof of subsisting relationship includes your Marriage certificate, Joint account (if any), wedding photos, communication (chats, phone calls, emails) etc.

Cheers

perfect08:
Hello Guys, I am a PhD student in the UK and I intend to invite my wife over by next month, she recently changed her name but her maiden name is still on her International passport, Will that be a problem for the Dependent visa application? @justwise

Thanks Mate .. I was watching you watching me

Nwikys:
Congratulations Bourne Fc. You were really superb and your transfers were spot on... worthy Champion.

Lol .. Jazz ni gba yen hehehe .. I did drop twice as Stark FC just dey my neck shaa

My country of residence no be naija probably that's why.

Baboo13:
Omo na jazz o almost all your captain choices were on
Really? first time player? Wow kudos. You were very consistent and no 1 for God knows how long...
Why didn't you put Nigeria as your country. I sure say you go be Nigerian no 1 now
FA Cup straight for you next season mukina will give you code...I like the way you were lowkey and not making mouth on this thread unlike some other people..

Jazz ke lol ... Why you no just admit say I got my tactical management skills right especially being my first time ever playing fantasy footy.

Hopefully I will be invited to join Nairaland FA, Conference, Head2head etc next season . Cheers

Baboo13:
A befitting end to my 1st FPL season. Though it was a mixed performance but you can't take away the excitement that comes with it..from reading match previews..... to waiting anxiously for team news.... to cracking your head on captaincy choice... To all those annoying H2H losses of 96-90 where someone else who didn't play will win 21-15 same weekend..Lol and how somehow it forces you to become a neutral in the EPL

...And all of us that missed that Aguero 50, 75 points against Newcastle, we all know how we finished at the end on the table.. Lol

Congrats to everyone that fully participated and also congrats to Bourne007 for winning the league( I no know the kind jazz that guy use this season) and Flaming Eagles for winning the conference cup.

And I must commend Bashmantech for his efforts on weekly posts on this thread..

I'm already anticipating next season. A potential takeover of the club is imminent this summer. More information will be released in due time.

Where did mukina run to sef?

Danke Schon

FC Wailing Wailers

Nate07:
Justwise! Pls bro i do need ur quick response. Recently applied for a program in a canadian college. I've been given admsn but d birth date on my "acceptance leta" does not tally with d one on my "int'l passport". It is 1989/11/11 on my 'int'l passport'....on my acceptance letter it is 1989/10/11. I nid to apply for a study permit, does that little mistake count? Is it really an issue pls? I nid ur quick response!!

Contact the college about the error and they should rectify the mistake and issue you a new letter of acceptance. Email them with your biodata page.

Hello @justwise and everyone,

On the TLS website under Priority Visa Processing (https://uk.tlscontact.com/ng/lgv/page.php?pid=added_value_services), it says:

Customers who fall into the following categories are advised not use the Priority Visa Service:

If you have been refused leave to enter the UK, and/or;
If you have been refused leave to remain in the UK by the Home Office
etc
etc

Even though it's an advise, it doesn't say it must not be used.

Has anyone been refused leave to enter the uk/remain in the uk and still went ahead with Priority service? Did ECO say otherwise and what was the outcome?

Many thanks in advance

Mehhnnn ... see as everyone dey take advantage using chips or wildcards

Nwikys Victors' team na badass