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CSSPATRICK:
Congratulations,
Please could you give us the breakdown of your visa processing timeline and documents submitted

Visa alert: successful

Biometrics: 15th of August 2025

Approval date 28th August 2:37 pm

Previous visa refusal: two Canada visa refusal 2024

Year of graduation: 2018

No additional document requested .

Document submitted: Transcript ; certificate; TB result ; Employment reference letter ; CV ; CAS; Checklist; WAEC result ; birth certificate; Passport data pages; NYSC certificate Affidavit ( my last name was abbreviated in my transcript). No offer letter and no cover letter

FactBoyz:
I genuinely think this is true.. I haven't seen anyone with a visa alert in a while

I did

Smarty001:
The waiting time is something else, I don't think anyone received decision last week.

I did

Crownpoint:
Pls I am really worried guys
My agent refused to declare my previous visa refus*l to ukvi
Is there anyone who this had happened to before

I wonder why they do so. Mine told me it was Canada, so we shouldn't I insisted he declare it

Note: UKVI shares boundaries information with some countries like Canada but they rarely check . If the country that refused you is UK, I think that will raise a concern as they have ur data already in their data base

Marcgrace:
Hello@doublestar21

Thank you very much for your response. I was initially refused the CAS by the institution to which I applied due to the previous Canada student visa refusals, but after the submission of my GCMS Notes, the institution reversed the decision and has decided to issue the CAS, which I have not yet received.

I have not yet completed the biometrics.

You are supposed to upload it earlier as there is a space for it. Some schools will just decide to give you precas interview because of that.

But the most important thing now is that ur cas is under processing. With the volume of applications going on, I will advise you to book priority if you have the money as there are lots of pending applications before you. Few late July applications are still pending. A lot of people who applied early August are yet to get decision.

So ur best bet is to go for priority visa (my thoughts though)

Marcgrace:
Hello@ Everyone,

I have been refused a Canadian student visa three times, and I am concerned if this will prevent me from obtaining a UK student visa?

The worst thing that could happen is they will call you for credibility interview to ascertain if you are truly a genuine student.

If you pass the interview, you get ur visa as far as you tick other boxes (criteria). People who have two and three Canada refusal has testified in this thred . Just be positive. When was your biometrics

CoolDecision:
This is my timeline if it helps:

Bio -- 23rd July

NSF email -- 8th August

First paid enquiry (email) -- 14th August (requested them to escalate as it's passed 15 working days for standard visa application)

CAS Used -- 15th August

Second paid enquiry (call) -- 26th August: Decision made but no email yet.

I proceeded to UKVI website and created an account, filled in the 'Link eVisa' form and behold it was successful.

Try asking them (UKVI) to escalate your issue, and contact your school to know the status of your CAS.

Congratulations

CoolDecision:
I think you should do a paid call and ask about the status of your application. My Visa got approved today but no email yet. I called and asked about the status of my application and I was told a decision has been made -- I proceeded to UKVI website, created an account and attempted to link my eVisa... Of course, it was successful.

Congratulations 🎉

Nememmaobi:
I did my biometrics on 8th August, I’m yet to hear anything. Not even a mail requesting for additional documents.

Imagine. Do you want a mail requesting additional information?. Or don't you believe it can come out with requesting any additional mail ?

Be positive!!!

Nememmaobi:
Don’t get, you already replied that I’m welcome

I just pointing out that you didn’t say u skipped my question that I asked wah school u applied for 🙂

Please go back I already replied you. I have told you the name of my school. You misinterpreted it as " you are welcome"

noblenoel:
Visa approved.
Biometrics August 11th
Interview August 16th
Visa August 22nd

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Do you have previous visa refusal?

Nememmaobi:
You didn’t say wah school you will be attending though

That is what you are seeing

Nememmaobi:
Alright. Let me stop pressuring myself. Thanks. Which school will you be attending?

Uwe

Nememmaobi:
I know right but I’m suppose to be in school September 13th.

University of surrey

See, most schools are starting 15th September, and it orientation the and there is always latest date as well if you check your cas you will know that the 13 is not the deadline.

Note: you are not alone. The more pressure you mount on urself the more negative thought. What if I tell you that I am waiting for mine as well?. Dem go whine you but no panick

Nememmaobi:
10 working days since I did biometrics, I haven’t heard anything 🥲

I’m feeling really anxious

Since you are still within the time frame, why pressuring yourself?.

Which school are you going for?

Eeniolaa:
Visa Alert!!
Standard Application.
Biometrics 8 Aug
Empty nsf 12 Aug
Visa Alert 15 Aug

Congratulations

Phoenixs:
Please house ! When can I go for my passport pickup because I will be needing it to complete my evisa registration. Thanks

Monday to Friday

Tissyjay:
Good evening House.
I just got an offer from Aston University today, Start date 29th September. Is it still possible to go ahead with the process considering the short notice.
Also to those that just paid for VISA and IHS how much is it?
Thank You

Except your account is ready or u have been running your account before now, if not you can't meet up. Because you will still need to process ur CAS then visa. This is the peak time

Udiiieee:
Visa Alert
Standard Application

Biometrics 17th July
Additional Document email: 23rd July
Submitted Additional Document: 24th July
Empty NSF (can't process application within 15 working days period): 5th of August
Successful eVisa alert: 14th August.

I had 2 previous visa refusals for a UK visit visa

What God can do does not exist

Congratulations. Really what God can't do does not exist

officialmdee:
Visa Alert!!
Biometrics 21st July
Empty Nsf mail 6th August
Success Email 9:3am 8th August

What God cannot do, does not exist.

Congratulations.
Really what God can't do doesn't exist !!!

elawazaki:
Visa Alert!!!

Biometrics: 21st July
Visa Success Email: 9:36am 8th August

Today is the 14th working day. Whew!

No Empty NSF email
No request for additional documents

God is indeed faithful 🙏.

Congratulations

Asakevic:
Visa Alert!!
Biometrics 21st July
Empty Nsf mail 6th August
Success Email 7:55am 8th August
God has done it oo

Congratulations.

graceomas:
Visa Alert
God came through for me

Bio: July 17th
Empty NSF mail : 4th August
Visa approval: 6th August

P.s any Sheffield Hallam student group I can connect with?

Congratulations

StabilityVee:
Hello everyone 😊,

I’m Vee based in Nigeria, and currently in the process of applying for my Master’s studies in the UK for September/October 2025. I’ve submitted applications to a few universities including Robert Gordon University (RGU), University of Strathclyde, University of East London (UEL), and University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

It’s been almost two months since I applied to RGU and Strathclyde, but I’m still waiting to hear back with an offer. I thought it would be great to connect with others who are also in this stage, applying, waiting for offers, or just getting decisions from schools.

I’ll be relocating initially with my husband, while our three little ones stay with family until we’re more settled. I’d love to hear from others in similar situations so we can share updates, timelines, and support each other through this waiting period.

Looking forward to connecting with you all and learning from your experiences. 🙏✨

First of all, if your studies will start by September, you are already late but if October, you still have some time left

Secondly, why are you still waiting for over two months without offer letter ? For me two weeks is too much because UK Universities reply as soon as possible. You would have mailed them stating how long you have waited without decision. (Also check ur spam folder regularly)

Finally, there are over 150 universities in UK , why limit urself to few who have not replied yet after two months, apply to many school as possible (considering your budget) since application is free. You can as well ask here on nairaland people who are or has studied that course you are applying for, trust me they can mention as many universities whom will accept you regardless of ur grade. ( Nairaland is a very big university with many professors , lectures and learners as well) Just trust me.

Pipeloluwa:
Good morning house,
Please I need your help.
My visa got approved yesterday. However it's an e-visa. How do I access the e-visa. I have tried severally but to no avail.

I will appreciate your supports. Thank you.

Congratulations bro!!! . Which school? And what document do you submitted, it seems you got ur visa in less than 76 hours

mbanolady:
Visa fee plus IHS fees which should be around $1700 dollars or even more. May I know how to go about this payment?

How is visa fee and IHS 1700 ? . Are you sure you know what you are saying? .

It should be appropriately 2700

Pitostade:
Grateful to Jah

MA - Biometrics July 17
UKVI mail - July 23rd


Dependent - Biometrics July 17
Decision - not yet

Congratulations!!! . More testimonies ahead

Kaykaychizzy:
Good morning house.
Visa success email duly received this morning 😁

Documents uploaded:
CAS
HND transcript and Certificate
TB Test
Document checklist
Passport data page
WAEC certificate
Bank statement (UBA)
2 work reference letters

8 years study gap.

School's Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Anyone in or going to same school? Let's connect as I'm looking for a shared accommodation.

Congratulations

milekhuoba7:
VISA ALERT 🙌

Biometric: 3rd July
Visa Decision: 11th July
No NSF mail
No interview

Standard

Documents uploaded

CAS
passport data page
Degree Certificate
Transcript
NECO Certificates
Cover Letter
NYSC Certificate
Employment Reference Letter
Check list
TB result
Personal Bank statement

First time applicant with 14 years study gap

I give God all the glory, and I thank you all for your support. This platform was really helpful to me. Success to everyone who is expecting 🙏

Congratulations. Which school are you going to

mbanolady:
After sending them a mail, they responded almost immediately and asked what day I would like to do the test. I told them Wednesday and then they calculated the total fee to be #146,568. I paid this money on Tuesday using my bank app, printed the receipt and went for the test the next day.
I do not know if they receive payment there but to be on a safe side wait for their response on the total amount they will ask you to pay after booking you for the test.
If you don’t get any response from them, I would also advise you go there very early before 8am they could still attend to you so long as you have your mobile banking app working. Your intl passport and nose mask very important.

Thanks so much

mbanolady:
iombenincitymedicalbooking@iom.int that’s their email. Please ensure you pay and print evidence of payment before going there.

This is not for benin. It is showing Lagos when I sent the mail. Thanks