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Autolord: @Justwise I'm so scared. My statement period shows from 2-August-2013(day I deposited money) till 2-september-2013(Interview date) However my closing balance was on the 28th August 2013, last day of transaction plus I had in excess of 500pounds. Will the ECO use statement period showing money has been there for 31days or closing balance showing 27days?

They will count 28 days backwards from the day you printed the statement. What do you mean by "closing balance?" Do you mean the date of last transaction?

holyboy.com:
Thanks sir, i believe this time i will bring good news back to the house... i think i need to start preparing for my trip. because i have faith that everything will be okay... Documents i have: MY Degree Result, CAS statement, Bank Statement, Sponsorship letter(letter of consent) from my dad, my Neco Result, My Birth Certificate, My Passport, My parents data [age of their passport. I am hoping i get good news on time.... Making my application in Ikeja... I am really broke....would have love to go to Abuja. Please pray for me...

Bro, sorry I forgot to update you on the latest finding about the Abuja/Lagos application centre. My latest observation shows ONE (1) day difference btw Ikeja and Abuja for 2 people who applied on the 22nd Aug. Go to Ikeja and I pray you get the VISA.

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marcdeco: @ Don Oms and others

I understand that if i apply on the same date than the beginning date of my courses i will be refused visa.
What about applying 2 weeks before with the entire money in the account but breaking the 28 days rule; as just part of the money was there more than 28 days before and the other will have been there 14 days before?

Thanks for your prompt reply

Trust me, if you do the bolded message, it's automatic refusal.

holyboy.com:
I just got my CAS draft and i have confirmed it by sending a confirmation mail. In respect to the funds in my dad's bank account. the amount has been there for 4 months now. but he made a withdrawal of 1million out of the account just last week. making it about 2.5million his closing balance. do you think am good to go. planning on submitting my application on Monday next week. As from my calculation visa applications now take 10 - 15 working days. and my school latest date of resumption is 7/10/2013. i believe before 26/08/2013 i should be good to go. just praying and believing in God.

You're good to go with your Bank Statement once it shows the day of deposits till the print date and reflecting 28 days or more; and the print date is not 30 days old as at the date of your appointment. As for your appointment on 9th Sept, you have enough time. Just indicate a mail/letter/CAS showing that the latest resumption for your course is 7th October.
All the best.

marcdeco: Hi all

I am new on the forum and I urgently need your advices.
I am intending to apply for a tier 4 student visa. I succeeded in gathering the entire money (in a bank account) needed for application on the 02/09 and the beginning date of classes in Aberdeen is on the 30/09. Considering the “28 day rule” and the beginning date what do you suggest me to do?
Wait 28 days and apply on the 30/09 (day of the beginning)?
Or apply on the 16/09? This will give the ukba 2 weeks to process my application and I will be on time if I receive a visa but breaking the 28 days rule
Thanks a lot for your quick reply as deadlines are becoming tight.

If classes begin on the 30th of Sept, it means that date will most likely be the latest resumption date. If your money will be 28-days old by 30th, you can only apply that day or the next (earliest) and there will be 0 days allotted for visa processing.
The implication: REFUSAL.
Your Choices: Ask your school for latest resumption time and if it is not 30th and leaves at least 12 working days from 30th, then apply. If not, please ask for deferral till January next year (if your school allows January intake) or September next year.

ochukoccna: Afternoon y'all
I believe one can apply with a print out of a CAS PDF document
Will be too late for DHL to deliver me a hardcopy
Abeg, urgent replies
Thank you

I had to get a new CAS which just arrived in the mail @ Saucy Dolph, SAT01, lamie505, kem000 CONGRATS Y'all

Actually, UKBA has your CAS already and all they need is the CAS Reference Number. So yes, a print out is perfect. I used a pdf print out & my school doesn't even send a hardcopy.

Saucy Dolph: Halleluyah.....Yeppie. Just got my visa after 11working days. Thank you all for your answers. University of Manchester here I come....

Those going to Uni of manc please what airline are you using...@honey help out. Thanks

Congratulations sis! Have a great time studying in one of the world's top multilingual cities.

symbolica: Hello House,

Please i need your help,I want to know if i can apply for UK Visa without document from friends over there because no one ready to help with document.......

Which type of visa do you want to apply for? Which document are you hoping to receive from someone in the UK?

onerno@yahoo.co:
Pls CAN SOMEONE ANSWER ME. I went for submission and interview today everything went well. just for me to realize i forgot to submit my very old international passport i indicated in my application that it was with me. the passport expired since 1996. Please will this be a problem will i be refused a visa cos of that? cry or can i go back to drop it.

I guess you may have to wait for Justwise or someone with more experience to give you a perfect answer. Did you have a visa stamped on the old passport? That may matter. I'm hoping they don't see it as "withholding important information." But like Kem000 said, mail them and tell them you didn't add it & request if it's necessary for you to send it.

holyboy.com:
Just tired. See good news everywhere. Really happy 4 u guys ooo... Am confident i will get my own goodnews too. Fixing tins justwise way. God help me. School even with my 9700 dey still requested dey see my bank statement and birth certificate. Pls wen is January intake visa processing commencing.. Am thinking of waiting till November why i hustle more money to survive UK life. Oga Justwise u re indeed a blessing 2 ur family. And to us here

Visas are usually processed within three (3) months to commencement of Resumption Date and your CAS must not be 6 months old by the time you apply. I guess the school is requesting for those documents because of your former refusal. Reply them promptly and tell them the reason of initial refusal. I'm seriously hoping and praying God works it out for you soonest.

kem000: i just checked my status today, my visa is ready for collection. Please pray for me. I submitted on the 20th of August.

That's pretty fast too. You shall have your visa!

MissTeeq: Afternoon all! I've been an avid follower of of this topic, though I've been a silent follower. I applied and did my interview on the 15th of August and after 10 working days I got my visa. I just want to join others and testify of the great things that are happening here. I have never actually posted a question I just read other peoples similar questions and answers and followed the advise. Thanks to all the people who answered the questions so gracefully and for those who asked questions too, you have both been so helppful. God has truly been good and I give him all the glory and praise. In about 2 weeks I'll be headed off to the University of East Anglia, is there anyone else headed there? To all of you still waiting. Your testimony will be next. Thank you all and God bless you.

That's very good. Congratulations! All the best in your studies.

Deolu_1993: Hey people I want to find out for someone if it is possible for a university to act as their financial sponsor for the tier 4 general student visa application .thanks

Which University? A Nigerian University or the University one's to study in the UK?

jennyfar: Hey guys, do I need to make copies of the forms and documents I'm submitting?

Yes, it is compulsory to submit a photocopy of all your documents. The only exception is your Bank Statement (I actually submitted a photocopy since I didn't want story...lol).

JideVince: 19th! Thank you so much, I appreciate.

Okay. I think all you need do is get to the nearest branch of the bank you use to the VFS centre you picked and print your statement; then proceed to the VFS centre. About that deposit you had mentioned, note that transactions made on the 19th Sept won't reflect on your statement if you print on 19th so if you want a transaction to reflect, make it on the 18th. While filling the form for your statement request, indicate the duration to end on 19th Sept (GTBank will put the 19th there for you). All the best!

holyboy.com:
I made my application before in Ikeja and I got my update in 11 working days....... does location really matter when applying for visa.... still want to know because I am planning on following Justwise advice. waiting for my Cas so I can book my flight to Abuja.... My work no space....

Actually, there isn't any difference in the location of your appointment and neither VFS nor UKBA specified any difference. But on the contrary, there are some observations:
1) The Abuja Applicants during this peak period report a higher percentage of early replies to their application (as far as NL is concerned).
2) Though not confirmed, "gossip" has it that all the applications are eventually sent from Lekki & Ikeja to Abuja for processing (NOTE: This is NOT confirmed true).
Now, based on these two premises at it were, and the timing of your application, I advise you to go to Abuja if you can afford it. If you can't afford it 'cos I know it will cost you more, then do it @ Ikeja and hope for the best. I also remember someone (I'm not sure it's you) saying that he couldn't book Lagos as the online form was rejecting him from completing the booking; so maybe Abuja is actually one's best bet this rush hour period.

JideVince: Yeah, I get you and that's exactly what I'm trying to avoid. I just wanted justwise's verdict too, that's all about it . So you reckon I can print the statement on the same 19th (provided it reflects as the date of closing balance/last transaction) and proceed to the UKVAC to keep my appointment on same day?

Okay. It's alright. Did you get my mail yet? Yes, you can print on the 19th Sept & go for your appointment if it's convenient. On the Tier-4 Visa Policy guidance, it is stated that you can print on the 28th day so you're safe. Have you booked your appointment yet? If yes, when is your date?

JideVince: Sorry if you felt angered by that. To be honest I just wanted justwise to comment on it, that was why I intentionally directed the question at him. Not that I don't appreciate every single contribution my Q has received on here but if you
Have seen what I have seen you'd want to be double sure. No margin for error. Sorry once again.

I'm actually not angry my bro! Just giving a piece of my mind. A guy once "argued" with Justwise's advice a few weeks ago and the outcome of his "stubborness" was his visa refusal (I'm sorry I'm mentioning this but we have to be frank sometimes). The guy eventually came back here asking for more advise on how to start all over. My point is this: Once you're given advice here, reason with it and do more research if necessary BUT never argue/contradict the advice thus confusing yourself.

onerno@yahoo.co:
Am new ere Pls what Questions do they ask during the interview am nervous my interview i tomorrow

Here is your answer below; it was given on the thread sometime ago:----------»»

SAT1: #1. What's ur name?
#2. What's ur date of birth?
#3. What's the title of ur course?
#4. Why did you choose this course?
#5. What's the relevance of this course to ur career?
#6.Why did you choose UK for your studies?
#7. Did u understand all the questions?

I'll just add one more which I was asked in addition to those above: 1) "Why did you choose your School? And they may ask in addition to #4 above that: "Why didn't you choose another course related to your chosen course which your school may be offering?"
I hope that helps. Just speak good grammar & be composed...the interview isn't a difficult thing. All the best in your interview.

JideVince: Ok, thanks. So I can print the statement on 19th, right?

I didn't want to comment on any of your last few posts but I think I should. This same question you keep asking had been answered for you a couple of pages behind and you keep posting the same thing over and over again. If you put your money there on the 22nd Aug, DAY 1 of your counting is on the 23RD and you'll realise the 28TH DAY is 19th Sept. What part of that don't you understand?

holyboy.com:
I will contact my skool 2mrw. Am already in Lagos that means i have to leave for abuja by tuesday. My God my pocket is empty.

Bro, don't leave for Abuja until you have your appointment booked else you'll be spending unnecessarily. Don't let your past visa refusal affect you. Contact your school tomorrow and hope the extension reflects in your CAS. If it doesn't and they reply you via mail, print the mail & attach it to your application documents. Once you get your CAS, go online & submit your VAF9 & book appointment for the earliest day; then go to Abuja a day before the appointment day. All the best!

holyboy.com:
Am in lagos already. And i stay in Benin can i go to abuja to make d application. I believe i can get a new cas by wednesday. Do u fink Abuja will be more favourable. Pls urgent response

I believe Abuja is more favourable, trust me. I'm only telling you this b'cos of the nature of your application (rush hour). If you don't mind the expense, select Abuja for your appointment.

holyboy.com:
I was refused a visa b4 becos i used a company sponsorship letter and bank statement. Now i want to make another application again, i paid the balance tuition fee making it a complete tuition fee paid for and my dad gave one of his bank statement that reads 2.4million for more than 28 days. Can i make another application with dis. Have my birth certificate and a letter signed by my mom and dad giving me the permission to use the funds in thier bank for maintenance and miscellenious expenses. Am worried as i have no time left. Urgent response. University of south wales

Mail your school early Monday morning (2nd Sept) and request for an extension in your possible resumption date. Tell them to include this information in your new CAS which will show you have paid full tuition. You should get your CAS before Thursday (5th Sept) & you can make an application that same day or Friday & get an appointment for sometime between 9-13th Sept (Pick Abuja even if it is far from your house). If your school gives grace till 1st week in October, I believe you'll get your visa before that time & go for your studies. If for any reason this plan doesn't work (I'm confident it will work though), be patient and defer till January. All the best bro.

Be+2012:
PrAise God, I have gotten my visa in 8 working Days! Honey86, Chylo, Lakehay, Don oms Thank u sooo much. And to my Online super Hero JustWise am short of words, I love soo much. Thank u for all ur selfless service.
And to other peeps, take ur time to read all the pages on this thread, all u need to obtain ur visa is here. It was on this thread I came across Sunderland uni, I applied, packaged my visa , prepared for interview all with info on this thread.wish u all the best.

All glory to God dear. Congratulations! I wish you a great time at Sunderland.

moufpeas: Tnx ...patiently waiting

mac@coretech has answered from experience. Just be relaxed.

moufpeas: Anxious, nervous are understatement ryt nw...I submitted my application on 14th aug and I got a call from BHC on weds 28th dt D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ nid more docs frm me cos I submitted a declaration of age in place of my birth cert cos I misplaced my birth cert some yrs back to cut d long story short I ran 2 national population commission to obtain an attesttion of birth whi D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ sed it same as a birth cert so sent sent it to BHC ysterdy thru courier ..a frnd dt applied on dsame d as me sed she gt a txt to cum for collection dsame day I gt a call for mor docs...pls I nid words of encouragement 4m any1 in d aus...andand ow long cud it take for me 2 gt a response 4m dem

Anxiety won't make you get the VISA but I know peace of mind and prayer will keep you in a better state of mind. Just remain positive and hopeful.

holyboy.com:
My mom has 2 accounts with a closing balance of 2.5million. Bt one is 10k USD and the other in Naira. Can i use the statement since i need to show my maintenace fee only. 7200. I dont knw if d accounts must have been without withdraw for 28days cos she recently gave my twin 10k from her domicilary leaving her wit 10kUSD.

The account statement(s) may have wihdrawals BUT at no time during the 28-day period should the available balance go below the equivalence of £7200.

anyibaba50: The closing balance and opening balance where written without the dates beside them.
Though the opening balance is carrying the balance as at 25th July and somewhere at the upperleft column of the bank statement,the time range of 25th July to 22nd August is shown. Also the closing balance carrys the balance of 22nd August.

That's perfect bro!

anyibaba50: Hi guys, just joined nairaland, I want to ask a question about this bank statement stuff.I printed my bank statement from 25th July-22 august but there is no transaction showing for 25th,but there is a transaction on 26th July. I hope the ECO will not think I printed the statement on 26th of July. Pls. Someone should clear me on this.

Was the Opening Balance clearly quoted on it with the date as 25th July? And did it show anywhere on the statement that the print date (or Closing Balance) is the 22nd August?
If you answer YES to the two questions, then you're very safe & nothing to worry about.