DonOms's Posts

Nairaland Forum › DonOms's Profile › DonOms's Posts

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 (of 26 pages)

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 3:02pm On Nov 26, 2014

peace2mankind:
thanks guys for the reply. will be staying with my uncle for the duration of my studies. to support my application,do i need to provide any document or letter from my uncle stating that he will accomodate me for the duration of my studies?

NO! Since the rules say you must have maintenance money anyway, just leave your Uncle's address as temporary address but you don't need to supply any document. I hope you know you will still provide evidence of maintenance money even if you're staying with a family member.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 2:59pm On Nov 26, 2014

justwise:
Yes that is right but that doesn't mean that you will be refused if the exchange rate changes while counting the 28 days. As long as you deposited the correct amount from day one you will not be blamed if market fluctuations affects the value of your money because you can not control the exchange rate market.

Okay, that's good to know. I often think the applicant shouldn't be affected by the rate but then their ambiguous guidance notes just makes things look different.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 3:45am On Nov 26, 2014

justwise:
The deposit date will be used and not the application date. You can't control exchange rate market.

Oh, okay. I didn't know that actually. What I once read was that the rate of the application date is used. I read that on page 100 of the T4 Guidance V23.0.

"If an applicant uses an overseas currency, they must write the closing balance in pounds sterling on the application form. To check it is correct, you must use the exchange rate as at the date of the application to check the value of the money in pounds sterling. To check the balance, use the website at the related link: OANDA."

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 11:26pm On Nov 25, 2014

countsparrow:
Hello house, my maintenance fee has fallen short due to this Naira drop, hope it won't affect the 28 days rule... Wen I deposited it was 266 naira, as of today, it is 280 naira...

That's a bit dicey. The ECO will use the rate of the Application date and not the date you deposited the money. You should always leave excess there to avoid problems with the rate.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 11:23pm On Nov 25, 2014

countsparrow:
Please I need answers to this, abeg

Type the formal letter and address it to UKVI (Abuja).

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 1:16pm On Nov 24, 2014

obipyper:
@justwise so tickets from Lagos Muritala Mohammed to london is about 400k this Christmas? or is there anywhere its lesser?

It depends on the airline too. Someone booked return from Lagos to UK (not London) last week (for travel from 4th to 21 Dec) with emirates for 200K. I advice you use wakanow to search your flight then book directly on the airline's website.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 3:58pm On Nov 22, 2014

temmydayz:
Kindly assist me on these. Can I apply for the UK student visa with a fixed deposit certificate?

It will be assumed that you don't have instant access to the money and therefore by UKVI policy, you shouldn't use it.

However, someone once posted here that he got a visa by using the fixed deposit certificate coupled with a letter from the bank that the money is available for withdrawal any time.

Try to read the previous pages where it was said and confirm the information from other sources too.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 10:25am On Nov 22, 2014

DSSHQ:
Hello Justwise and DonOms. Please I want to be double sure on this issue.I lodged money in my account on the 18th of November to account for my complete tuition fees and living expenses. I withdrew on the 21st of November to pay for my tuition deposit.The remaining money is more than enough for my tuition and living expenses.Considering my last transaction on the 21st,please when will it be advisable to print out my bank statement ? Counting from the 18th or the 21st ? I wanted to count from the 18th considering the fact that december has a lot of holidays at the end of the month ;Also my school is resuming early January. Thanks for your anticipated response.

As long as the money remaining there on the 21st Nov. is equal to or greater than the amount needed (rest of tuition + maintenance), then you can print from the 18th NOV. as you are thinking. Your 28th day of count will be Dec. 16.

1 Like

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 10:53pm On Nov 21, 2014

gwobo:
In your opinion what could be enough?

If you pay the deposit of 1.6M (half tuition), you must show you have the remaining 1.6M plus the require maintenance fund. Nothing short of that is sufficient.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 11:40am On Nov 21, 2014

Osy294:
Please I need serious help and advise.
I got an admission into university of westminster. I just received an email from them on monday evening stating that I got the half tuition scholarship. I've paid the other half today.

However, friday 19th december would be the 28th day that I have had the maintenance funds.
Would I still be able to apply and get a visa before the resumption date of 5th january?

You will have only 7 working days. While it is possible to get visa within 7 working days, you should always leave 15 working days before resumption so as to be safe.

Does your school have an extended date for resumption? Contact them to have you given some 1 - 2 weeks and have them acknowledge this on your CAS note to the UKVI. This will give you rest of mind and avoidance of refusal due to late application.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 11:34am On Nov 21, 2014

Fumike:
please i need help on the issue of proof of funds.what proof do i need i,s it bank statement proving i have all the funds or a particular proof.cos i have 8m in my account and i just need 5m for both course fees and maintanance.the money hasn't drop 5m since the beginning of the year.should i just present a bank statement or i have to go through another process. i am confuse about the 28 days and something about the proof of evidence should be in d account not more than 31 days.cos i am thinking of applying on Wednesday

Yes, your proof of funds will be your bank statement showing all the required money. You need to prove the required money has been in your account for at least 28 days.

So, consider a date X when a transaction was made on the account (which either completes the required money or just an addition to it), and print from that date X to another date Y. The period between dates X and Y must be at least 28 days. Also, the date you print the statement must be less than 31 days from date Y.

I hope it is clearer that way.

1 Like

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 11:03pm On Nov 10, 2014

weezyana07:
My graduation is next month, I just obtain invitation letters for my mom, brother, sister and friend. What procedure do the need to follow and how much do they have to get in their account for the visa to be granted please

They need to submit a copy of your visa page and passport data page with a personal letter from you. They will also need evidence of accommodation such as booking a hotel or letter from your landlord that they can stay with you. Don't commit any money to hotel yet though as visa is not guaranteed.

Finally, they will need evidence of funds + payslip to support their whole travel expense. No specific money is required but it must be well above the travel expense and there shouldn't be any unexplainable lodgement in the 6-month statement. Refer to your school's webpage/Student Services for further advice.

Travel › Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DonOms(m): 1:32pm On Sep 30, 2014

paradisewoods: Thanks so much DonOms I am really grateful. Yeah have settled down at Sunderland got an accommodation for 250 pounds per months bills inclusive. Thanks so much boss.

Okay. That's good to hear. I hope you will enjoy the relatively quiet city of Sunderland. Have a great time studying.

Travel › Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DonOms(m): 4:29pm On Sep 29, 2014

paradisewoods: abeg, which card is cheaper paying with online. Gtb mastercard or accessbank visa card pls

spikeC if u like no answer ur padi . lolz

How are you settling in Sunderland? Got accommodation yet? I'm not sure about the difference between GTB and Access cards so hopefully SpikesC might be ale to help with that. Just thought to check you're quite settled.

Travel › Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DonOms(m): 1:15am On Sep 25, 2014

spikesC: They will as far as they don't get above 20kg altogether.
I think Emirates is 2x35kg checking bags and 12kg hand luggage.

But am not sure, so contact them and ask

It's a single hold luggage of 30 kG and a hand luggage of 7 kG for Emirates. EAKoteyon will have to pay for extra luggage if it's above the recommended.

It should be about USD 65 per kG for Economy flight from LOS to LHR. You can use the baggage calculator to know the price: http://www.emirates.com/uk/english/plan_book/essential_information/baggages/baggage_calculator.aspx

1 Like

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 10:45pm On Sep 20, 2014

perfect08: Okay, Thank you. But can I alter with pen? And Who will I direct the letter to?

A form you filled and submitted online... you can't alter anything on the print out. The letter can be directed to the UKVI Abuja address. The important thing is that they read it and be notified of the error. Just add the letter to your documents to be submitted.

Travel › Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DonOms(m): 3:48am On Sep 20, 2014

Olisedinma: Hello House,

Would I require a transit visa if my flight to Manchester goes through Istanbul, turkey?
Responses pls.

Cc: Justwise,SpikesC

NO, you won't need it as long as you don't plan to leave the airport especially when it's just a few hours for your connection time.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 12:24am On Sep 20, 2014

perfect08: I'm yet to submit. My interview is scheduled for 23rd September.

Cool. Just write a formal letter pointing out the error and add it to your application.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 5:00pm On Sep 19, 2014

perfect08: My Ogas in the house, help me oooo

I made a mistake in the cost of maintenance per month section, I wrote the the amount of week (322) instead of month (1288) but the overall maintenance (16744) for the duration of the course is correctly stated as specified on my sponsorship letter.

Do you think that will be a problem?

Have you submitted your application (documents and interview)?

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 4:59pm On Sep 19, 2014

soudagar06: Thank you for providing the number to Contact UK Vfs India. I have contacted them today and they told me that they haven't started of processing the application and asked me to wait as it takes 15 working days and i applied on 02/09/2014. University has given me a week extension but I wondering will the Home Office will ever work on application or they will start working at end of this and say Rejected.
Please someone help me with this as this the last extension that University has given me till 28/09/2014. I paid huge money from Indian Rupees to Pounds is too much.

Guys please help me. Thanks

Honestly? There is little or nothing you nor anyone here can do. I'll tell you this: Calm down and hope (or pray if you believe in God) that all turns out fine in your favour. If you haven't heard from them by 24th Sept (16th working day), call them back. All the best.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 11:28am On Sep 19, 2014

IntroVAT: Ok now i've gotten my visa, when can I start "touching" my maintenance funds?

I mean when can I start using it such that it could fall below 9180?

Am I still required to present evidence of funds to anyone?

Thanks

Well, whatever reason you need to start "touching" your money, remember that money is meant for your fees and maintenance in the UK and you WILL need it. No one will ask you in Nigeria again but if you get to the POE in the UK, you MAY be asked of your funds and if for any reason they need verification, you may need to provide a recent statement. NOTE: The most important thing is in bold.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 11:24am On Sep 19, 2014

soudagar06: UK PBS Tier 4 Student Visa

I have applied for the Student Visa on 03/09/2014 from Chennai India, I have chose the SMS services by payingextra money so far I received only one message that was on the day of application ' As the application has been forwarded to the British Commission; since then i haven't received any message. On the Unconditonal it was at 10/Sep/14 would be the University start date but on The CAS they have given extension till 22/09/14 but I haven't heard anything since yet from the Home Office. So I requested University to further extend my Joining and they have extended till 28/09/14. I requested University to infrom Home Office about the extension and they told me that they have dropped a mail.

I just want to know What is the status of the application am I IN or OUT.I am feeling so depressed Please someone help me to find out the what's exact status of application now, Please

You have to call UKVI directly so as to have first-hand information Here is their contact information if calling from India:

00 44 1243 218 117

NB: This is a paid service and there is a cost of £1.37 UK Sterling per minute in addition to your standard network charges. Please have a valid credit or debit card ready to process your payment. We can accept MasterCard credit and debit cards, and Visa credit and debit cards. You will not be charged until you are connected to an adviser. Calls may be recorded for training purposes. We are able to handle your calls in English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Urdu , Sinhalese or Gujarati.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 11:11am On Sep 19, 2014

sunvick: Please people,
What is the maximum amount of money a tier 4 student is suppose to travel with please.

I believe it should be below an equivalent of EURO10,000 else you will have to declare the amount to avoid being charged for Money Laundering. Ideally, you should avoid having too much money on you while travelling.

Travel › Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DonOms(m): 7:12pm On Sep 18, 2014

paradisewoods: Please house, which is better and cheaper in buying
PTA at N272 per £1 or just coming to the uk with
your naira Master/visa Card?
Thanks
Please gurus in the house answer ur boy o.

Due to the nature of exchange rates, that question is difficult to answer. The rate was #265 per £ last Friday (ATM) and was #270 per £ yesterday (POS) and today it was a high #274 per £ (POS). So, tell me how best to answer your question?

1 Like

Travel › Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DonOms(m): 2:33pm On Sep 18, 2014

spikesC: official rate. They're all the same, just maybe a little bit difference

Okay. The last transaction I had was 265NGN for 1GBP. I hardly believed it was real.

Travel › Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DonOms(m): 10:30pm On Sep 17, 2014

laoma4u: i hail all the strong men on this end of the forum.

pls i have a very important question.

i have equivalent of about 1000£ in my first bank account and a naira mastercard. i.e about 270k naira, my plan is to withdraw it once i get to aberdeen in pounds. what is d limit per day? what is the max amount per withdrawal cos i dont have money for flat rate charge on each withdrawal. what is the charge for first bank.

thanks in anticipation

If you are looking forward to withdrawing the whole money once, then you will have to use POS at your bank i.e. you will use your card to transfer the money to your UK account using a POS transaction.
I don't know the maximum withdrawal but I have withdrew £750 once, a number of times.

Travel › Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DonOms(m): 4:15pm On Sep 17, 2014

spikesC: Selling 1.00000 GBP - you get 261.930 NGN
Buying 1.00000 GBP - you pay 267.014 NGN

Am not impressed though

Is this POS rate?

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 5:39pm On Sep 16, 2014*

munchfani: @DonOms WAS MEANT TO WRITE MY BRO, CAN MY ELDER BRO BE MY SPONSOR? COS ITS KINDA LATE NOW TO MOVE THE MONEY INTO MY ACCOUNT

As you have also just been told by others, your money can only be in your account or either of your parent's account. However, if someone is your LEGAL GUARDIAN with proper documentation, then they can sponsor you. YOUR BROTHER CANNOT SPONSOR YOU.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 5:20pm On Sep 16, 2014

royal34: Guys, God came through for me! ha my visa has been issued. Godbless you lot for your help. Those waiting for theirs please have hope, believe that it would be issued. I cant believe this cos i made a lot of terrible mistakes on my form. i also put insufficient money in my dad's acc heck it was d last minute i calculated and saw dat i was using a wrong figure so i had to use a deposit account statement to make up for it. Oshe God!!!! whoot whoot!! super excited mehn.

Congratulations!

1 Like

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 5:19pm On Sep 16, 2014

Kimoni: Dear all, I submitted my application on the 27th of September at Teleperformance, got an email from Sheffield on Saturday that it's been processed, received tele's mail this morning that a decision has been made, so I went there at mid day to collect. And yes, after about 15 mins on the queue, got my visa. Prayer works! God knows I couldn't afford any more delay.
Thanks to everyone for the information sharing.
Ikeja peeps, you guys should fear God ooo, the way you guys complain of delay after 3 days of submission ehnnnnn, don't give Tele people hypertension ooo
Good luck to all awaiting!

Congratulations

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 5:14pm On Sep 16, 2014

medman007: Pls. Whats d url to the thread ?

https://www.nairaland.com/863688/nigerian-students-uk-how-survive/86

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by DonOms(m): 5:10pm On Sep 16, 2014

munchfani: thanks a lot mate.. my uncle is my sponsor and I haven't got any dough in my name

So, are you saying your fees and maintenance money are held in your uncle's name? If that is the case, you have to move the money into your own account as your uncle cannot be your legal sponsor.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 (of 26 pages)