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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 9:58pm On Jan 26

Bigbabyy0:
I have done paid calls and they kept saying processing
Nothing else
Already 34WDs

I know how stressful this is, but it’s pretty common. Sometimes UKVI’s system doesn’t sync with the visa application centre, so the phone agents might still see “processing” even though a decision has already been made.

Human error and backlogs can also delay the email notifications bcs January is a peak period . so they can show up weeks later. A friend of mine got his visa, but the approval email didn’t arrive until two weeks after the decision was actually made, and the passport was already back. .

You applied since dec 4th and the delay is unusual with no decision or request for additional document..the normal timeframe for a student visa should be 3 weeks and at worst case 6 weeks. Yours is more than 6 weeks so it’s concerning.

Alternatively, you could also contact your school’s visa and international students team and ask them to escalate the case . Schools often have direct contact with Ukvi and can push things faster than individual applicants.

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 9:27pm On Jan 26

Bigbabyy0:
Omo I got this since 23rd Dec oo
No extra documents..no interview
Nothing nothing

What if you’ve actually gotten your visa and maybe you’re yet to receive a mail. It happens a lot. You could create a ukvi account and input your passport number to confirm your status.

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 5:24pm On Jan 22

codegirl:
three people that got that delay mail .. received visa this afternoon
They came early today

Pls when did they receive the delay mail and what date was their biometrics

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 2:52pm On Jan 22

Kmmk792:
Honestly I don give up.

I no fit make am for the latest date 9th February.

On top of plenty paid mails and calls. Same feedback " I can confirm that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision."

:-

I believe you can make it before your deadline on February 9th. Your bio was on December 30th.
Just be patient. You’d get it. On the other hand, try to email your school so they could be informed about the delay in your visa issuance and if there’s a way they could provide an extension. A lot of people are in this situation including me and it’s not your fault.
Like I said earlier, you’d possibly get your visa before 9th of February.

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 6:39pm On Jan 21

codegirl:
I was looking for you
Have you gotten any SLA mail

I got a non complex SLA mail on Monday. I presume you got yours on Tuesday right?

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 6:17pm On Jan 21

Any approval mail yet?

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 4:46pm On Jan 19

padua1234:
Me that is just getting the email today should do what please?

You’d need to wait. Processing times can vary and yours might not take up to 17 working days. Just pray and hope ukvi could prioritize students application hence most schools have resumed and enrollment deadline for some schools are fast approaching.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 3:35pm On Jan 19

Bigbabyy0:
God do it for us this week ( it’s our 7th week for people that applied on 4th) … if the remove they holiday it’s our 6th week
God please

Your visa should be out tomorrow. Bcs most people are getting visa approval on the 17th working day after the SLA mail.

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 7:14am On Jan 16

Adamatium199:
I was really not going to say anything but the rate at which people who are less informed will just come here and spill their opinions as a partial fact to make themselves or other people feel better about their applications is alarming. Truth is nobody knows how anything works and it is all conjecture and speculations. So please let us all refrain from projecting our opinion as partial fact. Let us all pray and hope for the best.

I get where you’re coming from. this whole waiting game turns everyone into a bit of a detective, and it’s easy to slip into speculation. You’re right, nobody’s got the full inside scoop, and throwing half‑baked theories around can just add more noise.

Honestly, I’ve noticed a lot of us start guessing when the silence drags on, but the truth is we’re all just in the dark. Let’s try to keep the conversation supportive and stick to what we actually know (or can verify).

Wishing everyone and myself a smooth resolution soon. 🙏

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 7:06am On Jan 16

codegirl:
all the people going for computer science related course, did they put us inside one batch? No one in my group has gotten

I did my biometrics on December 30th, got a processing mail on the 5th. Until today it’s total silence. Likewise my friend. So it’s possible we all were placed in the same batch. The wait is tiring but let’s keep hoping.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 10:17pm On Jan 15

For most november/December applicants who are yet to get a decision, it appears that the UKVI processes cases in batches. Some applicants whose biometrics were taken later might have been lucky to be placed in a batch that is moving faster, which is why they are receiving decisions more quickly.

Applications are likely still in a batch being handled by a case officer who may be on leave or dealing with a heavy backlog. This explains the lack of NSF, request for additional documents, or any processing update so far and total silence. It’s not a reflection on the strength of our applications just the normal flow of the batch system.

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 9:50pm On Jan 15

Naudeyrushme:
Visa Successful.

Wow, congrats bro. All the best

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 9:43pm On Jan 15

Naudeyrushme:
you should do a paid call or better still if you have someone in uk that can make the call on your behalf. i was helped with the call on monday. and i got a response today.

Pls what was their response?

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 8:38pm On Jan 13

codegirl:
Two approval emails this evening.. there’s hope

Pls what time exactly did this email drop and when was the date for their biometrics

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 7:31pm On Jan 06

Bigbabyy0:
And some people applied 30th Dec and have gotten response

Ok sir

30th December and gotten response ke! I actually applied on 30th December and I’m yet to receive any response. In all let’s be hopeful

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 10:24am On Dec 27, 2025

Chima60:
Pls who else applied to staffordshire, I have some questions that need clarity

Please are you still going to staffordshire for January intake

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 4:32pm On Dec 25, 2025

Altern8tor:
Father Lord have mercy...
But another reason they could ask for source of funds could be short year gap,,like someone graduated BSc 2 years ago,,now going for Master in UK,,they will not hesitate to ask for source of funds... There must be a reason why,,its not just random

UKVI’s decision‑making is a mix of risk‑scoring, the officer’s gut, and what docs you actually hand in. If the paperwork looks tight—clear proof of funds, a solid employment/ study record, a good‑looking CAS—they’ll often just push the visa through. A 2‑year gap only raises a flag if something looks off or if the officer decides to dig deeper. Sometimes they just pick a few cases for extra checks, sometimes they don’t. So it’s not that they’re being unfair. it’s just based on luck and how clean your file looks.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 9:11pm On Dec 22, 2025

Please anyone going to Staffordshire or stoke on Trent and looking for a roommate in January should indicate.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 11:04am On Dec 21, 2025

Smile1234:
Hello good day everyone, I did my biometric on 4th of this month, and on the 5th the next day, they sent me a mail request for additional documents, and the 8th, I submitted my work reference letter, my certificate, till now I have not gotten any mail from them, the silent is something else, when should we expect our visa?

You applied for standard processing and It takes 21 days. Which is 3 weeks.Today is your 17th day. Expect a response this week. Best of luck

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 8:13pm On Dec 14, 2025

Oyetunde49:
I had to apply for May intake with the statement of result and transcript. I have gotten my unconditional offer. Waiting for CAS . Where you able to apply for Visa with the statement of result ?

That’s good. All the best. I’ve been able to get my cas. Would be applying for my Visa next week for January intake.

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 8:13pm On Dec 14, 2025

Oyetunde49:
I had to apply for May intake with the statement of result and transcript. I have gotten my unconditional offer. Waiting for CAS . Where you able to apply for Visa with the statement of result?

That’s good. All the best. I’ve been able to get my cas. Would be applying for my Visa next week for January intake…..

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 2:31pm On Dec 14, 2025

Oyetunde49:
Good morning, I will like to ask , can I apply for my student visa with my statement of result and transcript? , my certificate is not ready( till my school’s convocation which isn’t close). Can I have any issues because of this ? Some schools gave me conditional offer with it while I have gotten an unconditional offer from one. Please your advice would be needed.

Was the school able to issue you the CAS? I was in the same situation as you. Your school could send an official email explaining the reason for the delay with a stamp and registrar’s signature. Just to facilitate the process. I think that would suffice

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 5:15pm On Nov 21, 2025

Haryormy100:
Please Elite in the house, I need little bit of clarification on what to do next...

Biometrics, Nov 6
Nov 10 Additional document request to explain study gap, since 2023
Document submitted same day, nysc and Reference from current employer submitted on Nov 10.
Till rn no mail whatsoever, Already 10 bussiness day i submitted, no mail.

the standard processing time for a UK student visa is around 3 weeks from the date of your biometric appointment. You've only just hit the 10-day mark, so it's a bit early to expect an update. Just be patient, and you should hear back soon.

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 4:42pm On Nov 09, 2025

Please I do have an important question. I recently got to understand that Ukvi now Conduct interviews for potential students. Just to be sure if this interview is mandatory for everyone at the moment or they randomly select who would be interviewed.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 10:03pm On Nov 07, 2025

Showkey1313:
Please when denied a student visa for this September intake because of an interview, is it compulsory when reapplying to another school to let them know you have been denied before or it’s not necessary and there is no way the school can know that

,
I think it's best to be honest if they ask, but if they don't ask, no need to volunteer the info. Schools can access UKVI's database anyway, so it's not like it's a secret. Just be ready to explain what went wrong and how you've fixed it, in case they ask.

What was the reason for the visa denial if I may ask?

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 5:46pm On Nov 06, 2025

OdogwuEkeke:
Hello Nairalanders,

I hope everyone is doing well.

I've been surprised to see many people still considering the UK study route. While it's ultimately your decision, I want to share a few things that agents and universities might not tell you.

First, many UK universities are facing financial difficulties as international students reconsider the UK. For instance, the University of Derby is running a £40 million deficit and laying off over 200 staff. This instability can affect your experience.

Second, the stress here is different from what we're used to in Nigeria. You will work hard for every penny, and without serious discipline, saving will be a major challenge. The pressure is real—I've sadly lost two friends to stress-related issues here. If you do come, please make your health a priority.

Furthermore, immigration rules are constantly changing. There are talks of reducing the post-study work visa to 18 months. Ask yourself: Do you have enough transferable skills to secure a sponsored job in that tight window? Moving abroad is a marathon, not a sprint. The journey doesn't end with getting a visa or boarding the plane. How will you manage repayments when you're limited to 20 hours of work per week? The truth is, 20 hours is rarely enough, and it will be tough.

If you were my younger sibling, I would not advise you to come to the UK. I would instead suggest Europe, where you're almost certain to get a passport within five years. The only catch is learning a language—which is a valuable skill for your resume.

Enough of my rant. Here’s what I suggest:

Option A: Focus on Other Countries
Consider countries like Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, or New Zealand. After five years of work, you can typically get a passport. You'll also have access to the entire Schengen area. It’s often cheaper than the UK, and the path to citizenship is more certain.

Option B: You Really Want to Be in the UK

While sourcing school fees, also save for a car. Get an international driver's license before you arrive, and obtain a full UK license as soon as you can. It is more valuable than your masters, e get why

Get an SIA license- it will help you find flexible, cash-in-hand security jobs.

Focus on in-demand sectors that offer sponsorship, such as HGV (truck) driving or healthcare. Don’t waste time on a degree that won’t help you survive.

Option C: You Just Want a UK Degree

Apply for scholarships that cover everything, including your flight. You can use your time in the UK to activate plans for Canada or any other place, then return to Nigeria after your Master's and prepare for the move.

Consider a Unicaf scholarship to earn a UK Master's from Nigeria. Travel only for graduation, and use that degree to apply for a PhD in a country that offers a clearer path to residency.

Think carefully and plan wisely. All the best.

Please are you currently in the Uk? If yes, please I’d love to discuss with you on what’s app

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 8:54am On Nov 06, 2025

Tolezy001:
Goodevening all.
Pls I am for Jan 2026 intake.Mba.My sch asked for a minimum of 28days pof and TB test before issuing me CAS.i intend starting the POF tomorrow 6th nov.which will be maturing by first week of December.

(1)Pls do I have to run it for another 28days for visa application?

(2)Pls, will I meet up with the time frame ?
Pls I need your experienced advice B4 I make any mistakes.

(3)Pls can I use UBA for POF?

I’m also running my POF today Going to the Uk in January for MSc too.
There’s nothing wrong with UBA, although, it’s quite complex but manageable. If you begin the Pof process today which is 6th of Nov, at most by 4th of December, you could apply for your visa and you don’t need an additional 28 days. Best of luck

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 3:57pm On Nov 03, 2025

anonymous081:
Truth please i want to ask how much is the deposit for the fees am also applying for mres at university of Aberdeen

Please where you interviewed physically at the embassy?

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Charlex23(m): 6:04pm On Oct 18, 2025

Emmanuelowems:
It’s obvious that people mainly applied for an Mres course because of the option that allows you to take your dependants,now it’s becoming complex because it takes more time to get an Mres offer compared to getting a normal MSc offer so it’s advisable to plan for both so you don’t miss out totally except your priority is to take your dependants along

I appreciate the feedback. Thank you

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