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Hello

Your question is unclear

1. The amount required for your maintenance while studying is clear, the evidence needs to be in your account for minimum 28days and you should have access to the funds in the UK. It doesn't matter if that is the opening balance,however it should be your closing balance

2. In terms of transactions,please continue with your bank activities as normal while ensuring it doesn't affect your maintenance funds


3. Keep an eye on the exchange rate on Oanda

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Mcleo007:
Hello house,

Please a little clarification on POF.

If you are doing POF of say N2m, and the start date is January 1st to January 28th, does it mean that the opening amount must necessarily be N2m? Could one start with say N500k, then a week after up it to N1.2m then N1.8, then N2m , then N2.1 then back to N2m. All these within that duration to create transaction activity.

Or, it just start with N2m and close with same amount, then maybe small transactions in between.

Thanks

Hello

No you mustn't arrive via Heathrow,if the airline has a different route, and avoids the hassles of transit visa then go for it

My personal preference is to book directly with the airline so I can't really say much about third party platforms.

You could check reviews

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Lochinny91:
[quote author=dduchess90 post=120308688
Hi @dduchess90 thanks for your response! No I don’t have a reason just that most affordable airlines I’ve been seeing won’t stop at Heathrow. So I wanted to know if I can go through anywhere as POE or if it must be Heathrow

I want to book from sky scanner. I don’t know if it’s trustworthy enough

Hello

If it's is a one year masters programme you can bring your dependants


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Leleky:
Can I travel with my family for a one year program? Or I should go for two years program?

Hello

Absolutely he can at anytime

Is he working or studying?

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Phummy2984:
Thanks duchess but do u think it's ideal for d main applicant to come back to Nigeria and do a court wedding and go back.

Hello.

Did you apply for May or September? If it's either of them you have time to pay via form A.

It's still conditional if you have pending documents to submit, can you send an email to your Uni to say you have NECO results?

You may try to get a letter from your previous Uni to confirm you were taught in English

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Davidtemitope:
Hello,

Please I need help I applied for Uk school this month for my master and within 5 working days I was given an unconditional offer, documents needed included waec and neco is all that I have

My question is can I submit my neco result i stead?

Also I was told to make payment within 28days to secure my admission and according to the person I texted told me I should have registered for form A nothing less then 5weeks ahead before she can do anything, please which other way can I make the payment aside from flywire because their rate is too high and domain account will take days to process which I don’t want to risk.

Hello

You should be able to travel from there

Reconfirm with the airline you book too


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Calistadee:
Hello guys!


Please is it possible to travel to the uk from Benin republic?

If possible, is an additional document required?

Hello

She could have added more documents to substantiate the relationship before, during and after ( bills paid, joint bank statement, investment etc) and a cover letter to explain in details what was submitted and why.Notarized affidavit have been abused for a long time now, pictures are minor evidence,plus change of name has nothing to do with proof of relationship.

The admin review is a 50/50, no additional documents will be requested,the case file plus what was submitted during the application will be given to a different caseworker to assess plus the time it will take which could be months.

My opinion,do a court wedding but back it up with documents before the trad.she can even include the notarized documents but then the court certificate is the key legal umbrella that falls under if it makes sense.

If/When she reapplies,she should address the previous refusal properly

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Phummy2984:
GM guys, a friend of mine applied for a UK pbs dependant visa together with her husband who is the main applicant. The main applicant got his Visa while the dependant was refused a visa cos they couldn't provide a marriage certificate. During application both applicant provided an affidavit of marriage according to Yoruba law and custom which was notarized by a notary public and signed at the high court in ikeja. They also provided an affidavit of change of name and news paper publication and supporting pictures of their traditional wedding and children's pictures. Still the VO is insisting on a marriage certificate. Unfortunately the main applicant is already in the UK as school has resumed. The dependant is entitled to administrative review do u think there are high chances to still insist that the only evidence of marriage they have is d affidavit of marriage or should the main applicant come back to Nigeria to conduct a court marriage immediately pls your advice is urgently needed thanks

Hello

You seem to be quite concerned about stopping at Heathrow,is there a reason??

A quick google search wil help narrow down flights that you can use, you can see if a transit visa is needed or not and where your POE will be, then you can send an email/ call the airline to book if go through the airline websites

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Lochinny91:
thank you so much for this information. Pls is there any other airline you can suggest? Must we stop at Heathrow?

Hello

You will have to certainly provide some sort of evidence from your work place granting you permission to go for your study.

You also know that part of the conditions for licensed institutions ( Uni's and Skilled Workers licensed in particular) is to report the activities and whereabouts of their students and employees to UKVI (Reasons attendance to Uni shouldn't drop and work place has to be aware of any leave granted).

If you have those evidence and you are a genuine student it shouldn't be a problem

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Sheyboy8:
Hello my everyone. I wanted to ask a question. If someone got a UK Tier 2(Healthcare worker) visa and maybe 2months in the UK he went for a U.S F1 student visa interview, will it be an issue at the US embassy during interview. Will the US visa officer not see it as a red flag?

Hello

If you fly BA then that's direct flight no transit


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atesun:
Does British Airline requires transit?

Hello

I have flown with them once and it was quite nice.

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Ruth1212:
Thank you so much for your response @dduchess90..
please I also noticed people barely use Turkish airline .. please I need a review on it because I’m thinking of flying with Turkish airline to Heathrow
Any reviews please

Thank you

Hello

Congratulations

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Ayomidelabaeka5:
@dduchess90

Good morning ma, I finally got my brp mail early this morning and decision was made 19th. I’m so grateful for all your help. God has done it!

Biometrics at tls ikeja 29th of December, Priority. No NSF, No interview and no refusal. Baba God I thank you o.

Hello

If you deposit more you have to restart the count

The easiest option is paying more deposit so it balances out


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pramil:
But is there any way apart from paying another deposit... Like can I deposit more money in the account.

Thanks @duchess

Hello

If you aren't leaving the airport you won't need a transit visa


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Ruth1212:
Hello everyone
Pls does Turkish airline require transit visa?

I await your response ..Thank you

Hello

Yes it is same

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Idahosah:
Please gurus

what is a BRP mail? Is it same as decision mail?
What does it comprise?

Hello

You have to try to pay more tution deposit to balance the difference out


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pramil:
Good day everyone.
Please I am disturbed . Oanda Rate was 531 ,when I started my POF but I used 560 and even topped it up with like 300k and now it's not up to a month ,rate today has gotten to 561. I hope this wont affect any thing.What should I do

Hello

Yes you can include it

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Idahosah:
Please gurus, i would like to know if NYSC is part of option 3 under these emplyment history

Hello all

I can hopefully give ideas on Shared Ownership scheme( part own,part rent) if anyone is interested in that.

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Hello

It means your application has been assessed, chase up by Monday to confirm if a decision has been made

You might get the BRP mail or collection mail together or before eachother. Collection mail is from TLS end, it seems they are overwhelmed at the moment

When are you supposed to resume studies? Hope you are keeping your Uni informed


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Ayomidelabaeka5:
@dduchess90

Good evening ma’am, I submitted my application 29th of December at ikeja priority, I didn’t receive any emails from ukvi except the apology emails after multiple escalations. I got a cas used email from my school this morning, does this mean decision has been made, and how soon should I be expecting a collection mail? Thank you in advance.

Hello

Have a file containing all the documents you submitted for your visa application and your up to date bank statement just incase it is requested

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Benwems:
Hello people, At the point of entry. Am I required to show any money ?

Hello

Congratulations


Seems TLS is struggling with backlog at the moment, that collection mail is solely from their end.

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Enishit:
dduchess90
MY TESTIMONY TIME🙏🙏🙏
Pls do not be discouraged everyone expecting
Biometrics- 10th Nov with my kids
BRP Mail- 18th of Nov
Delivery for my kids- 22 and 23rd Nov
Mine Stucked at DMC
Did several paid mails sent to different mails available, sent to the home office email no reply from them, but I kept getting wait for 15 working days got it like 3x.
I decided to visit TLS today the queue was crazy I had to sort them and begged b4 I was allowed in because the queue was heavy. I dropped my collection slip even thou it was for courier services the staff came calling my name that its not ready. Well I went to meet another staff and she asked if i have BRP mail and said yes and was told to write down my GWF no i was number 3 on the list she told me they will escalate it. While still at the environment, I did another paid call cos today makes another 15 working days and the lady I spoke to gave me a warm reception and was apologising and promised to escalate immediately and asked for my phone number I gave it to her.
Around 7.17pm a mail came in and it was Document ready for collection mail from.TLS💃💃💃
Exactly 2months 2days after BRP mail.
Thanks everyone for the help.

Hello

Dependants can arrive anytime, the focus is on the MA to resume studies

Be patient.

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luluspin:
HOUSE PLS I NEED YOUR VIEW……..
Myself and my wife did biometrics on the 8th of dec 2022 at Ikeja tls ( standard ) , MA GOT VISA 10 JAN 2023,
The dependent which is me is still awaiting decision till today …
Pls has anyone got this experience before ? Why didn’t it come together with the MA…


Pls how Long am I gonna wait, I didn’t receive any NSF… MY MA GO 2 EMPTY NSF , i the dependent did not have any .I av done so many paid call and escalation

Hello @IyazKelly

We don't post such here please

@Justwise please help ban

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Hello

ETCs are used to travel back home when stuck abroad,this is not the case for the OP.The baby is home,UK is the abroad.

He will need a proper travel document for his new born

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Justpat:
I will advice you go to the Nigeria Immigration office close to you and request an audience with the Deputy Comptroller in charge of passport. Explain your unique situation and show evidence of your visas

I recon they might issue an emergency travel document for your baby which can serve as passport for the visa application. Nothing is impossible but only the NIS can ascertain this . So pay them a visit

Hello

Congratulations in advance

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Ebiwe:
BIO 7TH JAN. (STANDARD)
CENTER: TLS ABUJA
NO NSF
NO REFUSAL MAIL
NO BRP MAIL

MOVED TO VAC:19TH
COLLECTION MAIL :19TH

AM FEELING REALLY UNEASY�

Hello

You will need a passport for you to apply for your newborns visa not an ETC(Emergency Travel Certificate)

2. Yes your wife can travel and return for the baby if you are certain you have someone you trust and the little one will be okay

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kazmax:
Good afternoon all. Pls I need your assistance. My wife gave birth in Nigeria just few days after getting her dependant visa with my daughter and the visas will be valid till march. How do we go about the visa application of the new born considering the fact that his passport can't be ready till march after my wife and daughter might have left for the UK

Cc
@dduchess90
@Mimilyrics
@LagosismyHome
@Gloriyah
@Justpat
@Justwise

Hello
Is she still studying? How does she intend to finish her studies?

I don't see an issue if you provided all the documents needed and declared the previous refusals.

If the reason for touching your POF is for Uni then please keep the evidence for it (i.e rent ,fees or bills) just incase it is requested for.

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dewale1234:
@dduchess90 and the team, thanks for all you do

Could you help look into this for your advise

We have a daughter that's in University outside of Nigeria, she is 17, she was denied UK visit visa twice because ECO states that he doesn't believe she is going on a visit

Her siblings have had UK and Schenghen visas

They were all dependents in our application, but she submitted her application from her base, while we did ours from Nigeria just with a day difference (hers was earlier)

MA has arrived UK while the others are planning to join soon but she alone doesn't have her decision made yet

We did a paid mail and were told that it will be escalated

Please what could be the issue that only her is having this issue (she also didn't do TB test cos it is not a requirement where she is based

Also, can we touch our POF? Applications were submitted since 21st December and everyone else have a decision except her

Should we still leave the POF, pending when ger decision is made?

Your wealth of experience in shedding a light on this will be appreciated

Hello

The reference letter should have no effect on the process

Keep chasing

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Samuelbukola:
Hi everyone. I had done my bio since 23rd December 2022 and since then no decision yet. I was asked to send my bank statement of which i did around dec. I also submitted gtb reference letter. Since then they have not made decision. I have escalated ot through paid mails and calls. They are just saying it has been escalated.

Does reference letter from gtb or bank affect the processing?

Hello

Yes you will need a transit visa unless it is a technical stop without leaving the airplane


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cuzomba:
Please is schengen airport transit visa needed for Ethiopian airline transiting through Frankfurt to Glasgow??

Urgently please

Hello

@Mimilyrics provided some in-depth info I just made it simple

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MelaninGemstone:
Thank you ma’am
But would have loved an in-depth response instead of just “Yes, Yes”

Anyways, thank you ma’am

Hello

Did you include MAs POF? £1023*9

Seems like an error in the calculation

My advice resend the bank statement from 28days prior to the application till date and a cover letter to explain the errors from the ECO, attach screenshot of relevant guidance on UKVI site(I assume you know where to find this)

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zebbie:
required funds for outside london 680 for 9 months = 6120
no of dependants 5
thus 6120 * 5 = 30600
MA school fees fully paid
provided pof is 24m

Hello

1. Yes

2. Yes

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MelaninGemstone:
Hey guys, my program starts in a weeks time, I’m January intake

And some people in my school doing same program started since September

(September intake)

My questions are;
1. Will we the January intake be re-taught all what the September intake have been lectured since the beginning of the program

2. Will we pay the same amount of fees?

Can someone please clarify me please

Thanks
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dduchess90
Mimilyrics
LagosismyHome
Gloriyah
Justpat
Justwise