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Hello,

Have you looked at the Ist page of this thread.

The link to your answers are there,you can do the maths yourself and people can double check.

There are additional payment if you choose additional services on TLS for instance if you want your passport sent back via courier.

But those are optional and if you need that service

Look through the first page

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angel4sure:
Good morning everyone. Pls I have a question. What's the total amount for visa application and Health charge for a family of 4( One main applicant and husband and two kids).

Pls also are there additional money to pay at TLS office after submitting for visa?.

Hello,

1. You aren't married yet,

2. She hasn't changed her name yet

3. You want to fill in a name that doesn't exist yet in any document,for TB test that will be submitted for visa application.

The risk we take is crazy.

Please fill her maiden name, your marriage certificate and proof of relationship is more important than changing name. This again is another subject that has been dealt with many many times

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Ajiboyehify:
Good evening everyone, Please I want to ask this question.. I and my babe are deciding to travel together and we intend to get married next month. I am currently trying to fill in the TB form and I want to know if it's the name she will start bearing after marriage (I mean change of surname) or the name on her passport I should fill in ? Please it is urgent

Hello,

Good use of referencing

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homesinabuja:
According to duchess
You should be worried if your application is for visit visa

Hello,

Ideally yes, but this is the caveat, you will not be able to study full-time and work full-time(i.e more than 20hrs)

2. You need to confirm if you can switch to another visa, previously tier 2 dependants couldn't switch to tier 2 if they got a job, and if they want to study it has to be a course they will finish within 3months.

My advise, she can switch to Tier 2 and you switch to Tier 2 dependants towards the end of your studies ( typically 3months or less) when you have explored other visa routes and seen that is the only viable option left


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Ugmama:
This my question is very technical and I would love experienced person to answer it.
I got relocated through student visa with Wifey as dependant.

After few months, Wifey as a nurse got work with NHS.

If her visa chances to work visa due to sponsorship by NHS JOB, I suppose mine too will change.

If so, can I work more than 20hrs then? �

Hello,

No it won't get you a Tier 2. You should be looking at Start-up and/or innovative visa

With start up visa you can stay in the UK for 2years ,it is not extendable and will not lead to settlement. You can switch to innovative visa which is for 3years, extendable and can lead to settlement.

However it has to be an innovative business meaning something not done before, with franchise that is a known business.

You can use this link to learn more: https://www.gov.uk/start-up-visa

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quote author=Web2020 post=112610453]Good evening everyone. Please I need clarification on this issue: I understand that one need job offer and sponsorship to get tier 2 visa. My question is, can one also get the tier 2 visa if one open a good business in the UK. My plan is to open or buy business franchise that my wife will be running as the dependent while I face my studies. I don't want to hunt for job. By God's grace, I have the capacity to buy good business franchise but I want to be sure that it can lead to permanent stay in the UK using studies visa. I need it for my kids. So, I am looking at the possibility of my wife who is the dependant using the business to apply for tier2.[/quote]

Hello,

If you read through this thread you will see that this question has been dealt with many many times.

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Michealquad:
Good afternoon house, please is it safe to declare any or all previous visiting visa refusal while filling to application form for school. Hope it won't affect admission offers from the school? Thanks in anticipation

Hi,

The maths is right , the only question is the rate. This is what I got..you might be safe to round it up to N22m to allow exchange fluctuation.

But spot on for doing the work.

All the best

protocol:
thanks @duchess90 This is what i got for family of 4

Tuition balance- 17500 pounds
living exp. [applicant] 1023x 9 = 9207
living exp [dependants] 680x9x3= 18360

Total= 45067 pounds x 511[oanda rate today]

23,066,249 Naira. [ POF]

Is this correct?

Hello

You can calculate this easily, the link is on the first page of the thread, you will see the required maintenance amount for applicants and dependants, add that to the balance of fees left .

On the same page you will see the link to Oanda for official conversion so that converts it to Naira value ensure you leave room for exchange fluctuations.

Remember TB IHS and visa fees are not included.

Do the maths,people can double check on your behalf.

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protocol:
Hi guys, please can someone help me calculate my POF to make sure am on the right track with my calculation.

school fees 19500 pounds [ already paid 2k]
family of four [ me,wifey,and two kids, 4 and 2yrs]

school is north east England.

Thanks so much

Ha!

No oh but wouldn't it be nice

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ndidibabe:
Duchess works with UKVI?

Hello,

That's a tricky bit, ideally Nationality is different from Residency and what they asked is based on Nationality.

I don't think that is a compulsory section to fill, you can more than skip it

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Newbie123:
Thank you soo much Duchess90 for the detailed answer.

One last one please....

What happens if I don't have a NIN card since I'm not in Nigeria?

Does my residence card suffice?

Thanks alot

I suspected this will be the answer but wanted to double check that I was advising correctly. The answer should be No then.

Thanks again

Regards

Cashmadam:
No need. His friend is not paying anything towards the trip. He is not a sponsor. So, he should not tick the circle. His friend only needs to provide a letter of invitation and state that he will provide accomodation and feeding.

Thanks Giselle,

The groom will provide accommodation in his home, documents and mortgage details have been sent.

On that section of the application, will it be a No since it isn't cash value?

Regards

giselle237:
who will be providing accommod? The groom? If it’s the groom, the groom needs to write a very detailed invitation letter and say tht he is providing accommodation and feedn for 10 days. Attach tenancy agreement as well. Applicant also needs to bring this to eco’s attention that host/groom is covering accommo and feeding in his form and/or cover letter.
If it’s the groom’ home, there will be no need to monetize it. This is safer. If groom will put applicant in a hotel, then groom has to write a letter + add proof of his financial ability ie bank statement.
Adequate information eg room cost for such days will need to have a total amount put + proof of reservation.
This is not the absolute list of things to be added pls

Hello,

1. That will be your NIN card or slip

2. Yes someone can pay, you will need to give them your login details. You can change that after they paid it if it is a concern.


3). You will be charged the bank rate and additional charges if applicable. Again you need a card to do so.

However, If someone is helping you, they might want to charge black market to make gains

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Newbie123:
Just started filling out my visa and I have some questions please.....

1) What does the part that says: do you have a valid National Identity Card refer to? Is this referring to International passport (I already filled that part out) Or driver's licence or NIN card? What if I don't have it? Please see attached photo. what happen if i say no?

For IHS payment, when getting someone to pay for you, can the person be in any country?
If Yes, please does it mean you have to give the person your log in details or an account number would be provided when I get to the payment page?

3) If I want to use a dollar account for the IHS payment and I already have dollars in the account, would i be charged the official rate when payment is made or it's still black market rate?

Please help with any one you can answer. It would be highly appreciated. Make i no go make mistake mbok.

Hello,

Is this visit or study visa.

Visit visa then it's a problem, study visa no it is not

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enesty:
Hi all
Please I need suggestions. In respect to ukvi check on POF and probably professional Letter from work ( if asked to submit with them). The status of my office is showing inactive in CAC portal. Please what can I do as regards this?
Note- the place where I work is fully operational,I guess they just haven't updated or paid the fee for the year. Cox I read it somewhere that someone visa was denied because her status was showing inactive on the CAC site

Hi all,

I am guiding a friend in applying for his visit visa. He has a good job and strong family ties.he is the bestman for his cousin's wedding and he will be providing accommodation and feeding only for his stay 10days.

Does he need to monetize the value of this and input it in this section please?

Kindly advise

Hello

Mid June/early July is 7/6 months validity.

That is okay, you should continue with your visa processing.

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Rejoiceee:
Please advice. My passport expires January 2023. I am in the process of renewing but my capture date is in July which is really far. Is it advisable to continue the visa process with my current passport considering the 6 months validity condition?
I'll be ready to apply for Visa by Mid june/early july. Should i use my current passport? What do you advise please?

Hello,

The bolded may be correct or maybe it was skipped. I would like to think the later.

Anyway, back to your question,if you are certain the format is wrong there are 2 options ; 1. Leave it as it is and hope it is not a problem maybe it isn't a problem. 2. If you are concerned,cancel the application and start all over.

Whichever you choose and for anyone applying in future,please use the format of you name as it appears on your International passport. That is your main official document.


Hope this helps and your feeling has moved from not nice to nice


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Vicktorhmustjap:
not even one person responded to this as to what I should do... Not nice at all. Well let me assume we all don't know what to do else is bad that for 3 days nobody could even suggest something.

Hello,

I assume you mean skilled worker visa.

Yes ,you can bring your dependant under skilled worker's visa.

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Jesutofunmifak:
Hi guys. After school and one gets a post study visa it [b]gets sponsored by a company, [/b]can that person bring their partner with the visa??

Hi Benni,

That you even did the research is very encouraging, now you see what you might be facing and then you can make a decision

Reality/estimation is always better than aspire to perspire

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Bennni:
Thanks for your response
Well from the calculations I made the 20hours won’t be enough to pay the balance between September and January.
800pounds per month
Rent is roughly 250-350 per month depending on area and other factors. Let’s say I manage to save 450 every month that’s 2250 by January ending

The only official holiday is the Christmas 2weeks official holiday, if I work let’s say 50hrs during Xmas holiday that’s 10*50*2weeks = 1000
2250+1000= 3250

Not even close and those are rough calculations there will be miscellaneous and unexpected bills along the line.

It still doesn’t cut it

Oh okay

So the expected minimum wage is actually £9.50 not £10- £12 but he could get higher ( that is the range you quoted)

Noted, i asked because I thought maybe things had changed again,because this was just updated in April

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AlphaUno:
It hasn’t changed but thru connect you can get something a little above the minimum. That it’s the minimum doesn’t mean he can’t get something higher.
And I intentionally used £10 (50 pence above d min) for a reason as d basis of my calculations

Has minimum wage changed from £9.50 to £10-£12?

This is the link from Govt https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-national-minimum-wage-in-2022

Is there another showing the amount you quoted as minimum wage? It might be useful for others if you post the link here

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Can you post a link to verify this please?

AlphaUno:
Your expected minimum wage per hour ranges from £10 to £ 12 (u get d max if you are lucky or can be higher if in care)
Do the maths , £10 * 20 hr * 4 weeks

In all, don’t be discouraged

Hello,

If UK universities can accept WAEC and GCE as English language requirements for masters they will certainly accept same for PhD.

PhD application is slightly different compared with Masters,some schools might need you to get a research supervisory team first, some may not.

My advise, look out for the uni of choice and research interests, reach out to the staff that shares same, you might need to submit your research proposal and then they will walk you through the process if they have space to take up a PhD student.

Cheers.

SparkleU:
Hello everyone, I have searched for UK universities that would accept WASSCE or GCE for English language requirements, I'm yet to see any, most I've seen still require some form of presessional course on English Language (I'm literally confused on what that means). I'm also drained by the idea of taking IELTS or any other English language qualification test. I hope to apply for Ph.D and also have a letter of English Language Proficiency from my institution... Please, I will appreciate suggestions of schools in UK that do not require IELTS and it's likes. Please help!!!

Hello Benni

Are you the single guy? Is the single guy you?

Anyway, you can do the math yourself and know if it is feasible.

You already know your tution balance and location. Do a rough search for cost of shared accommodation with bills inclusive in that area per month.
Then another rough estimate of what the bus transport may cost ( again easy search on Google), then how factor in your feeding (do you do 3square meals or 0-1-1?).

Once you get an estimate, check minimum wage of £9.50/Hr for the 20hrs /week. That will give you an idea.

Also remember towards the end of studies you need to start saving for PSW visa and you can work unlimited during holidays( you need to confirm from your school what days are truly holiday, this is usually a grey area and people will rather stick to 20hrs throughout study,holiday or not to avoid stories that touch).

Let's know your findings and maybe others can advise further

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Bennni:
Hi Active minds!
Please I just want to confirm is it possible for a single guy to work and pay the rest of his school fees with 20hours per week ?

His tuition fees balance is 5700pounds

He is expected to pay half by November and the rest by January

Please the guy doesn’t have dependent and he’s on the verge of giving up the whole process cause he feels like 20hours won’t cut it for him, knowing fully well he still have some other bills to pay like accommodation, feeding and transport.

The school is Uni of Derby
Please I want to ask if it is attainable to raise the rest of the tuition fees which is 5700 pounds within September to January working 20hours

Thanks I’ll await your responses

Hello,

You don't need to submit the refusal letter,just state it in your application and the reason for the refusal.

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queenfolake:
Goodafternoon everyone, please I misplaced my Visa refusal letter from Poland, and I definitely will declare the refusal for UK study visa. Hope it’s not a must I submit the refusal letter. Anybody that has been through this should kindly let me know.

Hello,

I think others who recently paid this have advised. Ideally you should be able to pay with your debit card but then again maybe the new limits may not allow that.

Maybe others can advise on how you can make the payment.

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femredhead:
Kindly explain the process of Number 2 answer very well. Not clear to me.

Do you mean I will download flywire app or I can pay IHS and visa fee through my bank debit card?.

Thanks.

Hi,

These are 2 different routes,if your company is happy you can work full-time and study part time.

My advise, defer your admission, get your skilled workers visa, when you have worked for awhile and hopefully have a good record, discuss with your employer on the possibility of studying part time.This is what I am currently doing, I work full time with a Government department and my PhD research is part time(fully sponsored)

Most companies will grant you as long as it doesn't affect their business, they also see this as development and career growth for their employees. The only caveat is that the course may need to be related to your job , that way it is easier to show it will help you become more productive, creative and give you insights on your role.

My thoughts though

Congratulations..

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Ishoba:
Hello @duchess90 and other able gurus.
I got a sponsorship offer to work in UK but already have an offer to study too.

Can I go with the work permit and then continue with my study enrollment once I get there or I differ.

What do you advise please?

Hello,

That they know doesn't mean it should be discussed.
I don't care what Indians or parkistans or any other country is doing.i care what we Nigerians do.

You do not know the discussions and policy changes going on in the UK Govt including HO, you don't know how they source their data, you don't what changes it results in

It may not affect you but it may affect applications in future,is that what you want?

I said what I said..that is a wrong topic to discuss on this forum

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Mobil567:
lol, you think uk is not aware of this format yet? Not just Nigerians, Indians/Pakistanis publicly share the same on Facebook and other forums. They’re just turning a blind eye now for the gains. They already know that majority will not get PSW. It’s all about the money for them. You ever wondered why they grant more study visas than visit visas? They give with one hand & collect with another.

Hello,
I have seen the new e-passport,it carries the old passport no and NIN no too.

You might want to speak with your school and provide the new passport when it is ready or attach it to the old one when applying.

Your decision. That's why it is always advisable to have 6months validity so it covers the entire process start to finish and you don't have to worry about this

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sazjun76:
Can someone help me with this, my passport will expire by December 2022, I have got unconditional offer and deposit paid, Telex sent to the school awaiting CAS. Though I have started the renewal of my passport already, I'm waiting for capturing. Please should I be worried? Also if CAS is issued on my old passport will my new passport carry same passport number?

I'm just thinking about the new E-passport issuing now. This is my first passport renewal. Please does the new E-passport carry same number from the new one? Thank you all

Hello,

Birth certificate from NPC is preferred but any other birth certificate should be fine as well.People go as far as notarizing it, I don't see the relevance though

2. You can pay via usual debit cards or flywire app

3. Your CAS should say something about your English being assessed the last I remember, if not you may wish to include it

4. Whenever you want, at the same time or later
You have to apply for each dependant separately though

5. Yes declare it, they will see it anyway if they choose to check

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Peonies:
Good morning people. Please help:
I am about to commence my visa application and I need guidance on a few things:
1. Do I need my national population birth certificate as proof of birth?
2. How do i source funds for my IHS and Visa fees? Do I have to buy black market or can I use flywire to make the payment?
3. My school did not ask for proof of english language but I got an unconditional offer, do I need to submit my waec certificate during visa application or my CAS would cover for that?
4. How do I apply for my dependants?
5. Is it necessary to declare a visa refusal from Canada during my application?


Any practical information would be well appreciated. Thank you.

Hello,

Did you get a ban? It may or may not be pending on who handles your application.

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felixoviosun:
When previously applying to US , I indicated I was married(false) would that be an issue why applying as a single for UK?