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TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 8:41am On Mar 22, 2023
mckellenkins:
Good morning everyone!

Please I need your advise, I have paid my initial deposit and it has been acknowledge (September intake) I got a questionnaire that if I have been denied Visa in UK OR other countries
YES or NO

I have been denied Visa in US, Germany and France. My fear is, if I agree and they because of that reject me or I said No, and they find out I lied.

I'm just confused, some guys said I should not agree that, UK can not access or find out if I was rejected in those countries.

Others said I should say yes and explained the reasons.

Someone in the school WhatsApp said his friend in Boston University said YES, and he lost his admission.

Pls help me, I need your advise
Hi

If Advice is what you truly seek.
Then the best thing to do is always be on the path of truth. Yes, your CAS may be denied, but you need to know the school is also doing that because they think the VISA may be rejected and not to despise you.
The reason for rejection always plays a key role.
The worst scenario is you go the path of lying and forfeiting your deposit as in the case of some schools (Thier Policy) and you also get a 10-year BAn for false information or declaration. So my ADVICE to you is to apply to many schools and be sincere. We have seen cases worse than yours and they have been given admission and visas without any further queries. So Play it smartly before you take a leap of FAITH.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 4:30pm On Mar 20, 2023
djshegzy2022:
Good afternoon y’all, please I finished my NYSC 2020 and my study gap is about 4 years do I still here but I have a work reference letter to show proof of employment .. so please do I still need to upload More supporting documents to prove my employment or i should only submit the Work reference only ..
To avoid complications, submit what is written in your CAS document...if you do not have more than 5 years of study GAP it's best to keep it simple. Additional documents MAY attract other clarifications. So my advice is to keep it simple if your application is straightforward.
If the ECO feels there is a need then you will be required to submit such. My MA finished in 2017 and applied last year and her school insisted she submitted what was written in her CAS. She got her VISA without any study gap request.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 3:37pm On Mar 20, 2023
Dy12345:
Good afternoon guys, I just found out that my wife is pregnant.. And she has already gotten an unconditional offer to study this September, tho we are planning to start our VISA application in June, any advice pls? And can this be a barrier??
Congratulations!!!. You do not have to panic. Pregnancy is not a barrier as long as you plan for the challenges it may bring but if your fear is for admission and Visa refusal..I don't think so. From personal experience, my MA was 4 months pregnant when she did her tuberculosis and she declared she was pregnant. It was stated on her tuberculosis that she was pregnant. She submitted it to the uni when asked and she got her CAS she also applied with the same document and she is in the UK now. The major thing to focus on is her genuineness to study and all other requirements are met for both the CAS and the VISA. Ensure she travels as early as possible though depending on the EDD to avoid drama with Airline or Port of Entry.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 11:02am On Mar 09, 2023
JemmyO:
Thank you so much @doyinluv I really appreciate your swift response. My BRP mail just dropped now. God bless you real good.
You welcome and congrats once again.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 10:25am On Mar 07, 2023
JemmyO:
No, i haven't. @duchess@doyinluv@justwise please what can one do?
Hi

You do not need to worry. Just be on the lookout for it.
The fact that your Visa Starts on the 12th is not the reason you are yet to get it. My visa is still on the 18th and I got it the 5th day after biometrics. So it Varies. Please do not panic. My MA's BRP mail dropped on the 17th Jan and she collected her passport on the 11th of Jan 2023.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 10:25am On Mar 04, 2023
horkami:
Standard visa application... 13th Feb 2023
Biometrics.. 22nd Feb 2023
Collection mail.. 1st March 2023
Passport collection .. 3rd march 2023

*** After i collected, i opened the nylon and checked my passport, lo and behold i didnt see anything. I cried from TLS VI to my house. I already told my siblings and husband that i didnt get the visa. On getting home, my husband was trying to console me and then i checked again, A se vignette was sitting pretty on page 21....omo, i rolled on the floor for God.
Congratulations!!!

LOL. Thank God you rechecked. Most people expect the sticker to be in the first few pages .....it could be placed anywhere on your passport as long as the page is blank.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 1:21pm On Mar 03, 2023
pramil:
I have come to show appreciation 👏to dduchess and to everyone that gave answers to my questions. God bless you all mightily..
Thank you to this ogbonge nairaland platform for instigating the boldness of I CAN DO IT mentality on us . I did the process alone ..
Last year , paid deposit for RGU for September 22 intake, couldn't get CAS and so I asked for refund and I got it .. in that same spirit I applied to other schools and got admission to 2 schools , UWS and UnI of SALFORD for may and June intake.. had to go for uni Salford ( international student friendly 100 percent). Their took just 3 days to get after pof and TB test submission.

Standard visa application... Feb 22nd 2023
Biometrics.. Feb 23rd 2023
Collection mail.. march 2nd 2023
Passport collection .. 3 Rd march 2023


Vignette sitting pretting on MA and 4 dependants passport..
Congratulations!!!
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 1:19pm On Mar 03, 2023
JemmyO:
I am also here to show appreciation to everyone @duchess @doyinluv@justwise

STANDARD APPLICATION
Biometrics: 21st Feb 2023
Collection Mail: 2nd March 2023
Passport retrieved today: 3rd March 2023

Vignette sitting pretty

But i am yet to get BRP mail oo. Should i be worried?
Congratulations !!!
No cause for Alarm
BRP Mail incoming be on the look out .
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 11:27am On Mar 03, 2023
bamangar:
Please help me with this, my POF money dropped on 3rd February, I printed out from 4th February to 3 March (28 days). The account is a new account for the POF, I started doing transactions with accout from 20th february. But the agent that wants to apply for visa said the statement is not good, that I should have made transactions with the account right from when it was opened. My question, does it mean if I apply for visa, I will be rejected?? Does one need to do much transactions on that account?
Your show of POF is to demonstrate you have the required maintenance fund for the stipulated period expected of you. You dont need to create a scenario to justify your account if its your account truly. I have people who had 4 transactions over a 3 month period so be rest assured that your transaction volume is not a guarantee of your 10 points for POF. The major things to be wary of is the authenticity of the account if verified and the validity of the expected funds meeting the UKVI standard so you are not asked to show a recent statement after submitting your application.

Best of luck.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 11:20am On Mar 03, 2023
zanebaddo:
Please guys,


Does ihs vary across schools?

Using ihs calculator, I got £940 for an 18months course. However, someone has just told me that I will pay $1500 which is obviously more than £940.

Is the ihs calculator not reliable or what? This is a little bit urgent as I'm hoping that my CAS drops today.

Can someone help me understand better ?
You dont need to panic the actual cost will be made known to you when you submit your application form .Please note that for 18 months course it automatically means 22 months which is 2 years so in Pounds you are right for 940 and if the dollar rate to pound is 1500 USD then both of you are correct. Like I said the actual cost will be revealed to you when you fill the correct answers in the IHS segment of the Visa Application form processing.
Best of Luck
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 2:36am On Mar 03, 2023
heykims:
Hello, is there a stipulated time frame from when one receives CAS to when one can apply for a visa?
Also, after getting a student visa, how long does one have to travel, like can I choose to travel 6 months after getting a student visa?
Lastly, if I have a program to attend in the UK 6 weeks before the start of my course, can I be allowed to travel 6 weeks before the course starts I heard u can only be allowed to travel at least a month before the commencement of study.
There is a time frame for everything you mentioned and note Your Sponsor(the school) determines a lot of things you raised.

Your CAS has a 6 months Validity Mostly issued 3 months before School's Resumption date
You can Apply for your VISA 3 months before the start date of your course
Your VISA Vignette will have a Validity of 3 months from the date of issuance and if you don't travel within that period you will make another request to transfer your VISA. Mind you your School is your sponsor and would be responsible for your stay in the UK so the analogy of you arriving 6 months after getting your VISA is taking the school's resumption date or enrollment date for granted and your School could withdraw your CAS and in turn, invalidate your VISA before the 6 months you referencing. Only what is written in your CAS in terms of start date matters not what you intend to do. You can not arrive 6 weeks before because you have a program. If such a program is from your school then it will be written in your CAS if not you are on your own.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 6:29pm On Mar 02, 2023
a4cube:
Pls how much is dependent visa fee if one want to apply for hubby. The lady is in UK already but want to apply for her husband. Any other fees to pay and are they refundable incase of refusal. Thanks
The VISA fee I paid was in USD and it was 456 USD but before then you would pay IHS fees based on the duration left of the MA's stay and other parameters. The cost will be made known to you after filling out your VISA form. The only fee refundable is the IHS fee in the case of a refusal.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 6:05pm On Mar 01, 2023
Peterdapox:
Tell us about the empty NSF mail and I want to also find out if they ask for the bank statement of main applicant in the bid to know if funds where recycled?
But really you overload this people with documents o. Congratulations! TLS center was scanty today
Yes you right TLS Ikeja was scanty today.
The Empty NSF mail was just for one of the applicant I sense it was just an auto mail as it dint delay the processing time. The bank Statement was not raised I used my account afresh and no inflow from the MA's account but i dont know why it wasn't raised . I was ready to respond if it did. I had to load them with documents ooo so if they want to raise anything they should have an alternative to it.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 4:17pm On Mar 01, 2023
HabbyY:
Congratulations to you..

Did you pay for priority for any of the applicant?
No I did not. I was surprise also at the response time even with an empty NSF for one of the applicants.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 3:58pm On Mar 01, 2023
DEPENDANT VISA ALERT!!!!

I think its fair if we come back here to share our success stories once in a while to encourage others to believe it can be achieved with the support gotten from here FOC and show appreciation to the ever responsive Gurus in the house also .

MA already in the UK

Biometrics for dependants: 20th Feb 2023

Empty NSF for one of the applicants : 21st FEB 2023

BRP Mail for all dependants: 24th FEB

Collection mail: 28th FEB 2023

Passport Pick up:1st March 2023 (All passport with vignette looking pretty)

Documents submitted: MA's BRP,MA's BORDER STAMP VISA PAGE, MA's enrollment letter from school, CAS, Birth certificate, Marriage Certificate, Marriage Pics and other random family pictures , Bank statement, Bank Statement showing transactions between couple over a period of 2 years, Children School fees receipt addressed jointly to both parents with same address from inception till date. Parental Consent letter for the kids ,Signed Third-party consent letter from VISA application, Letter of introduction from the MA to UKVI for all dependants referencing address of accommodation and Name of bank &account number where maintenance fund is.

Thank you all for the information, questions and support. I will keep providing assistance to the best of my ability to whom it may be useful to.
Stay Safe.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 10:03pm On Feb 28, 2023
Wakando:
Guys Good evening. I recently had an interview with a representative from Dundee University. She informed me that I failed the interview and that I should schedule another one. If i didn't pass next one will that affect my chances of receiving a cas from another institution?
NO it does not affect any chances with any other school you applied to.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 4:58pm On Feb 25, 2023
chigosman:
Hello everyone,
Please what documents do i take for my biometrics appointment.
I used self-service and have uploaded all required documents.
Going for the biometrics appointment apart from my checklist, passport and payment evidence what other document is required?

Thank you
By the gate, they just need your appointment letter from TLS With your international passport to let you in. Once you are in you need just 3 things With your International Passport

1. A copy of your appointment letter from TLS (please just the first page)
2. The first page of your checklist (don't bother with the other pages)
3. A photocopy of your Data page (this will be attached to your collection slip)

Only assisted service requires the full pages of the checklist.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 6:39am On Feb 25, 2023
Tboy243:
I can't agree any less, it actually is complicated.
However, I am willing to take my chances.

But please, if the AR becomes successful and IHS isn't refunded, would I still have to pay for a new IHS if I'm required to submit another application to match the previous one?
please read these lines to see if it applies to you.
If you appeal or ask for an administrative review
If you applied from:

inside the UK - you’ll get your refund up to 6 weeks after your appeal or administrative review is dismissed
outside the UK - you’ll get your refund up to 6 weeks after your visa application is refused
You’ll have to repay the IHS if your appeal or administrative review is successful and you’ve already got your IHS refund.

You might have to repay a different amount if:

the length of your stay changes
you get less time on your visa than you asked for
Contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) if your refund is not paid within 6 weeks.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 8:59pm On Feb 24, 2023
Goodbetterbest:
Good evening everyone. Quick question.
When applying for spouse and dependent the gov.uk website says ***If your partner or child is applying at a different time to you (they’re applying separately) they only need to prove they have money to support themselves.***

The funds for them is still in my account and is more than enough but we just got nsf asking for the amount in the screenshot below.

How do I tackle this?

Do I add my fees paid so far, rent paid?
Cc @duchess90
@mimilyrics
Hello,

I sent you a direct message because we have similar scenario. From screenshot visible ,they seem to be focused on eliminating recycled funds and that is the focus of their question which is confusing you since you had proven your POF during your time .The best scenario is to meet their specific request of showing the total funds for all .The other scenario must come with an explanation of what you have made payment for with proof since you got to the UK .I did not use the main applicants account for my application so I am not sure if I will get same mail .Which ever way one must be prepared to prove non-recycled funds the best way you can and hope they act positively. Best of luck while you await other people's comment on the matter.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m):
Osebebe22:
Good evening everyone. Please, can I use a Canadian debit card or GBP debit card to pay for visa and ihs fee? In other words, can someone in Canada or uk help me pay for ihs and visa fees with their card?
No matter the currency your debit/credit card is, as long as its Mastercard, visa or any acceptable debit/credit card it will work for the payment. For as long as there is no local restriction like our dear naija own it will automatically convert the currency to the equivalent dollar or pound required using DCC (dynamic currency conversion).The answer in short is Yes. The cards will work.

I hope this answers your question.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 8:15pm On Feb 24, 2023
bemagnify:
Please I still need response
The Answer to your question is in the question it self. The moment you are referencing 6 months or less then the IHS fee is set to 0. However, you need to be careful about how you answer the questions that lead to the zero .If it is found that you gave wrong answers you may be queried or penalized as the case may be. From your question you have 6 months which means its ok to see zero.
I hope this clarifies your concern.

TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 12:33pm On Feb 10, 2023
rossydot:
Good afternoon everybody. I want to ask if it's save and proper for me as MA and wife to apply first and later make application for our 2kids some months after our arrival in the UK?
When you ask if it's Safe...do you mean if it's feasible or possible? Yes, many couples have done this before successfully. As long as you both are in the UK you can apply later for the kids provided you meet all the conditions required for their VISA.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 11:10am On Feb 10, 2023
Peterdapox:
Good day everyone!
Please I need clarity in this matter, my wife msc program is one year and seven months and during her application we paid ihs fees of 940 and visa fee of 490. I want to start my two sons application and mine now, is it going to be the same ihs fee with my wife who is the main applicant?
Secondly, for those who just applied for their dependents after the main applicant; is there any need to upload the main applicant bank statement during uploading knowing fully well we are using a separate bank account for the visa application. Hope they won’t ask for main applicant bank statement at the point of entering? First time poster!!!! Thanks
Question 1. The IHS calculation will be revealed to you once you get to the IHS payment section where it will ask you some questions and the correct answers you give will form the basis of the cost each applicant will be charged based on your VISA type.

Question 2. If you are applying almost immediately after the applicant say less than 3 months, you may need to prove you did not recycle the MA's Pof for your application and this can be done either by uploading the bank statement like you suggested and/or using other proof of payments made by the MA in the UK e.g accommodation, school fees, major expenses that show she has been spending money and in turn, couldn't be the same money you are using. I am not sure if the main applicant bank's statement is needed at the port of entry but if you have access to it you can hold it just in case.

Hope this clarifies your questions.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 11:01am On Feb 10, 2023
temmyblaze001:
Good morning all.....

Pls is covid 19 test result important for traveling. Because someone told me it's not required anymore. I don't know how true it is.

Pls help me
The person is correct. You do not need to provide any COVID test result leaving the country.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 11:00am On Feb 10, 2023
Etsetemi88:
Good morning, I got admission for September 2023, I intend going booking for TB test by 16th of march. Is it too early? Thanks so much
Personally, I think its a bit too early even though it expires after 6 months which may be OK for you but it's better to be patient to ensure its validity last more than expected. Push it to around MAY if you can.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 8:33am On Feb 09, 2023
doyinluv:
Sorry to hear about your circumstance. Just address the reason for refusal with a cover note or the space given in the application to state your own side of the story and avoid getting emotional in your tonation so as not to digress from your aim which is to make the NEW ECO handling your application understand the reason and focus on the current application in front of him.I always advise people to focus on what is ahead and try not to waste any energy making people feel their pain because some of this pain was inflicted deliberately or otherwise. Stay focused..... and use the lessons learned to get it right this time.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 8:30am On Feb 09, 2023
ugwukcee:
Hello gurus in the house, I applied for UK visa last September, the requested for my TB cert, which I sent. This caused a delay, I did a lot of paid mails, not positive response till the school's deadline elapsed. I then got a mail of refusal from ukvi, reason that my school withdrew my CAS. My question is, if I want to apply this year, should I include a letter, explaining the reasons for the previous refusal and my disappointments? Or that won't be necessary? Pls I need help on this. Thanks
Sorry to hear about your circumstance. Just address the reason for refusal with a cover note or the space given in the application to state your own side of the story and avoid getting emotional in your tonation so as not to digress from your aim which is to make the NEW ECO handling your application understand the reason and focus on the current application in front of him.I always advise people to focus on what is ahead and try not to waste any energy making people feel their pain because some of this pain was inflicted deliberately or otherwise. Stay focused..... and use the lessons learned to get it right this time.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 5:18pm On Feb 07, 2023
Boss0003680501:
Yes, i did get confirmation or appointment and checklist pdf document. My email is correct on their database I’m just surprised as to what really went on, maybe there is anything to be done or just reapply.
you must request your decision letter mail before you reapply to enable you address whatever was raised if any.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 3:08pm On Feb 07, 2023
Boss0003680501:
Thanks for your response there was non, no refusal mail, no brp mail, nothing, not in my inbox or spam, I don’t delete my spam messages because of this application, there was non, even as i typ this tls is yet to send me collection mail, but i have gotten my passport, i checked my email there no error in my email as well.

I’m still confused till date to how this happened ?
Sorry to hear about your circumstance. As an IT person, I will say these types of issues can arise from either their side with error sending the mail or resending it if it came back due to any error from your side. Also, from your end, were you able to get any mail from them throughout your application process? e.g Application mail, payment mail, confirmation mail, etc this will show they have the right email syntax for your application in their server since most of this mail is sent Automatically using 3rd party apps. Your response above it shows you were vigilant enough to see the mail if it actually came through hence my question on if you have ever gotten mail from the UKVI application process.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 8:17am On Feb 02, 2023
Goodbetterbest:
Good morning. Finally got their passports back o. Praise God!

Now to reapply for my dependent

Every document is in place. But I want to ask for statement of account...the money has been in my account since November 2022 should I print a 2 month statement to prove it's not recycled or just stick to the 28 days?

Can dependent applying separately go for priority?
Nice to have the passports back.
1. The 2 Months statement is better for show of continuity as long as the last 28days still has the required funds and not lesser within the last 28 days
2. For Appointment its per applicant but you can use flexi or walk-in for you to attend together and no Priority for Dependant visa application as at now

NB: The rejection given in the first refusal should not be overlooked and you must make a statment to show you have addressed it with this current application and not just expect the new ECO to understand .

Good Luck
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by doyinluv(m): 1:55am On Feb 02, 2023
dewale1234:
I need an advice house

Visa is issued on a passport with a 6 month validity but new passport is ready for pick-up because passport has been processed to avoid issues of expired passport

If the passport is picked up and the old passport is cancelled, can one still travel with both old and new, bearing that the visa vignette is on the old passport
This link will answer your question properly
https://www.gov.uk/transfer-visa#:~:text=You%20cannot%20use%20a%20valid,with%20a%20biometric%20residence%20permit.

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