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Hello Donracy,

@mimilyrics already responded but let me ask you. have you driven a RHD(Right Hand Drive) in the UK before?.

I'll give you my own advice based on experience.Even if you get an international driver's license,if you don't know how to drive a RHD or have never driven in the UK and don't know the road signs, speed limit or even how to use a SatNav trust me you will have so much fine to pay the international license will be as good as useless.

If you break the rules and get points on your license,your insurance will be way too high, plus you can have a 6points penalty and have your international license revoked if you aren't careful.

Advice: When you get into the UK, apply for provisional license,get your lessons done( target block lessons), pass your theory and practical test.

Do them from the scratch and save yourself the stress. The only difference is that you don't need the learn somethings that learners without experience do like parts of a car etc. But driving in the UK is as good as learning from the beginning.

Cheers

Donracy:
Are you saying that the international drivers license expires after one year?

Hello,

Check the airlines you intend to fly with and their requirements in addition to Nigeria and the UK borders.
For example :Emirates requires COViD test within 96hrs from when the sample was taken ,they also have a list of hospital/lab for it.

Cheers

rs172:
Good morning guys, hope the weekend us going fine?

I want to ask, if there is any information regarding Covid19 test certificate for travelling

Hello Fwaz,

This is understandable, if your school is implementing hybrid then that should be alright. Your course date will remain same, difference is you are starting online, this you can address in your cover letter and it should be alright.

Can I ask if there is another date that has been advised for you to resume physical studies? That should be your cue for when you would likely arrive the UK when making your visa application.

You have to work closely with the school because hybrid processes are different, double check the dates and your application and allow them advice on how you will proceed

Cheers

Fwaz:
Thanks duchess90... My main concern is that my course will be starting 7 September, even if I said I will arrive UK by 5th or 6th September, the chances of getting a visa before those dates is only when I opt for priority or super priority.. I read somewhere that UKVI will be considerate due to pandemic. I will be starting the course online so I thought maybe I can choose a date after the course start date and go with standard visa. Do you think the ECO will have any doubt?
Please do you suggest I stick to a date before the course start date?
What if I indicate that I'm starting the course online and I choose to arrive UK after a month?

NOTE: getting a biometric date is another thing on its own.maybe that's why the latest resumption date was extended till February.i read here that walk in isn't available in some Visa centers

Hello,

You are allowed to arrive the UK 3,months before the start of your course.To avoid high cost of living people opt for a month to a few weeks before their course start date.

This decision is entirely up to you.

Your reference date shouldn't be your latest resumption date please. That is you already walking on thin egg shells.

Vignette for now is 90days but that could also change so make sure you stay informed.

Cheers

Fwaz:
Please my course start date is 07/09/2020 and my latest resumption date is 01/02/2021.. I'm about applying for a visa, is it advisable to choose a later date as when I plan to arrived in the Uk.. thinking of November or December
0r should I stick to a date before the course start date..

For those whom have received their Visa please how month vignette sticker was written on it?

Hello,

With the dates you have mentioned your TB certificate is still valid and you won't need to have another.

After a while in the UK , you'll receive a letter for another TB test within the UK to check for Latent TB(not active TB)in your system.I recall this is usually blood

Others can add

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Ewunugaab:
I honestly don't understand the bold part please. I don't know if you can further explain.

My TB would expire on the 24th of September, and my interview date is 8th of September. This is my own case. Please I need an advice on what to do ASAP please. If there's anyone I'm to mail, please help me with their email address or should I go for a new test? Thanks as I await responses.

Hello,

If it flags up at the compulsory document section then yes it is required.

Both parents have to consent to the Tier 4 Dependant application for the child.

This was discussed a few pages behind and someone tried to drop a sample letter.

Cheers

ipassu:
Hello All,
I am planning to travel with my wife and child for studies in the Uk, while filling the vias application form for my son, at the document section we were requested to provide a letter of consent for the child[b]. Since I am travelling with my wife and we have the birth certificate of the child do we still need to provide a consent letter?[/b]
Thanks in advance for you answers.

Hello,
I know people that froze red oil,coconut oil etc and still had it seized..it's better safe than sorry.

Like @mattfeuter said unless you are shopping for Nigeria Customs or your item will end up in an incinerator or landfill in the UK .

Cheers

solarinde:
If you wanna really carry oil. You get it frozen. Then you are good to go.

Hello

The most important information are your First Name and Last name (i.e forename and family name).As long as that is the same in all documents the third name doesn't matter.

In future stick to one pattern either all 3 or only 2

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bodyco:
Your opinion is needed.
I have three names on my bank account statement, two names on my passport and then two names likely on my CAS which is yet to come, my TB cert also has two names.
Although I have been advised to get an affidavit, I'm worried if it will suffice. However, I have the opportunity of renewing my passport which expires in less than 6months and get the name reconciled. But the challenge also would be to amend my TB cert. What should I do. Anyone with such experience before

Hello

No, he has to reapply for a new passport

Cheers

Mikeval001:
I'm asking this question on behalf of a friend[b]. Can a passport that will expire in less than 6 month be use to apply for visa[/b]? His passport will expire April 2020 and he is going for February admission intake.

Thanks ahead for the clarity

Hello,

There's no temporary booking for your visa interview.The best is to keep rescheduling your dates.

Rememeber you will lose the value added services you have paid for.

Cheers

mamacajah:
Do we need to do a temporal booking for the visa interview, that can be changed later for a more permanent one?

Plus avoid carrying Liquid..it will be seized at the point of entry when your bag is scanned.

Cheers

Capitalbase:
In that case I humbly remove oil my dear.
Thanks for helping me save space.

Thanks

Hello @GodblessAll

Where is your source of information from? Do you know how expensive
tuition at Cranfield University is for someone looking for £1000 deposit? How will the person pay the balance?

P.S there's no information on a general tuition deposit, it is linked to the individual courses meaning you have to apply.When you check fees and funding you will understand

Cheers

GodblessAll:
Cranfield University

Hello @Stenon

Ideally it should be switch.

Double check if dependants are allowed to switch to this. The last I saw was Tier 4 child and a couple of Tier 2

It may have changed though.

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STENON:
Goodmorning to everyone. Please what is the right option to choose for a tier 4 dependant that want to switch to Tier 4 General student visa within the UK.

Is it switch or Extend ?
Thanks

Bless @mattfeuter

I am excited about all the visa news.

Cheers

mattfeuter:
Yes oh , now that people are beginning to get visas. It’s only right that we appreciate people who have been helpful and continue to do so

And our other honourable mentions. . .

Duchess90
Lagosismyhome
Skymoore1004 (Born again )
Omopapa
Oloshi83 ( this kind username sef )
Justwise

And many many others. . .

Thank you guys

We hope to hear more good news.

Hello,

This question has been dealt with so many times.

Apart from yourself, your parents can be allowed to sponsor you. Not your brother.

Please read through previous threads.

Cheers

AY089:
Good morning all. My sch just sent in
a questionnaire requesting about how i plan to cater for my Tuition fee and maintenance fee, is it fine if I fill in my brother's name who is going to be sponsoring me for my undergraduate degree or I fill self. Since I have work for like 5yrs after my first degree b4 I resigned.Thanks.

Hello.

You aren't married yet so you can't fill that

When you have and are ready to bring her to the UK, then she can apply as Tier 4dependant and submit necessary documents to prove relationship i.e marriage certificate and all

It's that simple

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gsk4reality:
I have similar question on this issue.
I am not married yet but will do before leaving the country. I plan to file for my wife to come as soon as possible.
Do I need to indicate am married while filling forms now?
If no, how do I inform concerned authorities that my status has changed and I now have a dependent I want to bring in?
I will be married before leaving.. How can I update my information to capture this important part so my wife can come in?

Hello,

No interview, just your biometric capture for your new BRP

Cheers

[ author=Patra123 post=93141875]
Thanks a lot, but will they still do interview at the embassy like in Nigeria?[/quote]

Hello

1) Same process with CAS, Visa fees and IHS
2) No TB
3) Evidence of Tuition and Maintenance funds

Cheers

Patra123:
Good evening everyone, please for a tier 4 undergraduate (Graduating this Sept in the UK) that wants to apply for MSc from the UK instead of applying from Nigeria, what documents does the person need? Does the person need a TB test result too? Thank you.

Hello

Fully funded would mean tuition plus maintenance( no statement)

Partly funded will be either just tuition or part tuition( statement with balance and/or maintenance)

Tuition discount is just a discount from fees( statement with balance and maintenance)

Cheers

Hebraeem:
But I believe this person still has to show financial evidence for maintenance fee. Please quoteme if am wrong.

Hello,
If it is a fully sponsored scholarship then I think apart from your documents on your CAS your TB should be next.

Can I advice that you double check your application with your school and confirm that details are all okay before submitting.

All the best

Benediktejike:
Okay miss, I'm on a scholarship.
But other than these things, it is only TB test certificate that i would add, right?

Hello

Documents under CAS I.e certificates should be studies evidence.

2. if you have a letter from your sponsor that should be under sponsors evidence

If you were submitting bank statement that should be under financial evidence.

Anyone with contrary opinion should add please

Cheers

Benediktejike:
Hello, duchess, can u help me with the right evidences to place these documents under? Especially the ones from my CAS. Is it supposed to be under studies evidence or sponsor evidence?

Thanks a lot

Hello,
As long as it is fine with your school and doesn't affect your enrollment that should be fine. My advice is to get a confirmation from your school on this.
2. Try to keep your information clean and avoid too much discrepancies. It naturally shouldn't be a problem but alot of things are changing in CoVID.
If you have the Manchester address, on your visa and it is convenient please stick to it.

If otherwise, and you change address, just explain why if asked at the border (emphasis on IF asked,if not then enjoy your 14days isolation)

Others will add more

Cheers

Donracy:
@Mimilyrics @Duchess @Justwise and informed honourable members of this group.

Please I want to know; does it matter if I quarantine in Manchester while my School is in Cardiff? Does distance really matter?

Secondly, if I use an address in Manchester during my visa application for my quarantine and 48 hours before arrival, while filling the health form and decides to choose another location, will that be a problem at the port of entry with port entry officers since there is a discrepancy in the addresses?

Thank you

To be fair, @access2017 is not the only one that has asked this sort of question at least he focused on Nigeria.

People have asked 1)how do I defend my source of funding 2) can I tell UK i am staying back. Someone recently asked how to defend reasons for refund etc.

I personally felt using his question will give others an idea of how they can answer such plus more research obviously

At the end of the day, more research is very important plus na you go dey the interview not Nairaland.

Cheers

Hello,

Look through Nurses pay at oil and gas companies i.e NLNG, Shell or NNPC

Look at levels in nursing,so for instance a master's will take you from Level A to Level B which is a career growth and what you are aiming for*

Look at how that can allow you lead a team and make a real difference in Nigeria ( even if it may not necessarily be)

Answers in this line make you shine without looking like you are never returning.

Cheers

Access2017:
Hello everyone


Please I need your suggestions on places and top positions I could possibly say I would work in Nigeria when I complete my course MSc. Adult Nursing.

Secondly, how much do they pay nurses in these places?

I'm certain I will be asked this question, hence I need something convincing. I'm open to any suggestions.

please help a friend.

@mimilyrics @everyone
Thank you!

Just to add to what @mimilyrics said and I agree with her advice.

I know a friend who is a pharmacist, recently finished his master's distinction,got the license and all.But during the interview, he focused on the reason he wanted to do a Master's and that was developing his career path.
He didn't necessary have to say stay back and get a job or get license to practice in the UK

Again, those are back end plans, the interview should be more about the front end plans.

Let her answer be about her career development and not the place per say.you might also get a good job in the US or the EU. So why limit yourself to the UK?

Just saying,focus on the now.

P.S forgive my typo
Cheers

mimilyrics:
Oh okay.
Will you be getting your license as part of your course or you've got to write the exams separately? Is your course a pre-registration training? Is passing your GPhC a requirement for your course or after your course? Is your course an OSPAP course?
Sorry if I mixed up the terms, I'm not a pharmacist

Hello,

Yes it is okay

Cheers

Nattiejt:
Pls is it also okay if the maintenance fee for both hubby and the kids remains in my account since I am the main applicant?

Hello,

If asked Yes

Cheers

Mobilipia:
I'm going with my dependants( spouse Inclusive) and all our maintenance fund is in my account, can I answer yes to the question if my dependants are financially dependant on me?

Yes it is 90days, and it will be most likely for all. Tier 4 dependants got 90days too

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Oby200:
Seems like the new vignettes are 90days.

A friend of mine just received his tier 2 visa and it’s 90 days; although I don’t know if the same will apply to tier 4 visas.

His visa appointment was on the 11th August.

Yes, you are correct

Cheets

Benediktejike:
WHEN UPLOADING TB TEST CERTIFICATE, AM I TO PUT IT UNDER "OTHERS"?

SHOULD MY TRANSCRIPT AND STATEMENT OF RESULT BE UNDER "STUDIES EVIDENCE"?

ALSO, MY INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT FALLS UNDER "TRAVEL AND RESIDENCY DOCUMENT", RIGHT?

PLEASE HELP

Hi

Just to add

1. He should immediately notify the school on his inability to get a date and the school will advice on a new CAS and/or new date of resumption, and /or Online option etc

2. There is no idea on when priority visa will resume

3. The embassy can't advice on the decision he as to take, you can try calling if in doubt https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk
that's the link

4. Again, he could pay the deposit, start online and resume later when he has gotten his visa but all this depends on the school. His school should be his first point of call

5. Remember the maintenance funds have to remain intact

Cheers

marcDgreat:
HI a friend of mine has an issue.
he applied for and has gotten admission but he just started keeping the needed fund in his sponsors account today, the fund will mature on the 15th is September. the school resumes on the 21st, but with the way dates are unavailable, he might not be able to get an interview date close to the date the account matures.
He was hoping to do priority visa, but it has been suspended for now, he wants to ask the school to let him resume late and put a later resumption date on his CAS.
someone advised him to call the embassy and narrate his situation but there is no number to call online if you have any number please kindly send it my way.
Please what do you advise he do next should he go ahead and pay the deposit with hope that priority visa will resume or should he defer his admission.
Gurus in the house pls help!!!

Hello,

There isn't a rule per say, Ideally you shouldn't be accepting two offers from two different institutions. When you accept one and don't respond to the second one, the offer will elapse.

You should be clear on what school and course you are after at the point of receiving your unconditional offer (which would have included paying your deposit).

Others in Scotland can help with your second question

Cheers

Pegzzyg:
Good day all,

Please, I wish to inquire. Is there any rule against accepting more than one institution's unconditional offer? i.e. if two schools offers an unconditional admission & gives you 1 month to accept or reject, can I accept the two prior to when I would be applying for my CAS?

Secondly, are MBA courses still viable in Scotland? Not sure I saw that on the shortage occupation list pre-covid, just wants to be able to make an informed decision in the long run.

Thanks in anticipation....

This is a good example of interview gone wrong, TBH alot of people do not prepare enough, and do not do proper research on the school, and course they choose to study (remember you are about to spend millions)

Also there is a misconception that once all documents are complete you will get the visa, clearly as seen in @dejavu's sample copy that it isn't always the case.

Your answers should be from you and not anyone else, you should be as natural as you can be not cram them. These guys are experienced and can easily tell a lie when Study Visa seems like a getaway route.

Prepare and be Sincere.

Cheers

Dejavu31:
Saw this online. To help people prepare.