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Funny, If you read the post it actually means the same thing i said which is same day of appointment not before..

But i guess NO' is easy to type

naledis:
Before you disagree check the link she posted and read what Flexi now means in light of corona virus times

Have you checked the information? What you did was the same day of appointment which is the same thing i am saying. In addition, i'll like to see the information from TLS that says irrespective of your appointment date/time as i have highlighted.(it will be very helpful to the house)

Honestly, we should take out time to confirm the information before responding though...You need that type of culture for your studies

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Youngee34:
No, flexi means you can come any day during the business hours for your appointment.

Irrespective of your appointment date/time.

I remember I did it last year with my uncle, I applied for visa on the same day at ikeja, paid for flexi appointment and went straight in with my uncle for my biometrics.

Flexi means you can arrive at the Visa Application Centre at any time during opening hours on the day of your appointment. Not before your appointment:

Check the link on how to pay for that, i think it is on the day of your appointment. So you have to get your appointment day first

Ref link: https://pos.tlscontact.com/abv_en/added-value-services;

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chiwelaw:
Please mimilyrics,

Does it mean even if my biometrics appointment is in September I can go any day before that day for my biometrics with my family and be attended to as long as I have paid for flexi?
Please how do I pay or at what point do I pay for the flexi? I want to be double sure of this
Thank you

No it isn't.. You will be told that at the NIN appointment.

The only thing is some companies and agents are bent on you receiving in your NIN while some are okay with the reference letter.

same with what@mimilyrics said..

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Kingp91:
This isnt against any rule ba?

Hello,

The rate used will be the rate on the day you made your application( that is the day the visa fees and IHS was made).

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Luseyi:
Happy new month All,
pls is it the rate of the first day of the 28days that is used or the day of printing the statement? Reason is my family needs £37,495 and I had deposited #19M which was over the #18.2M I got when I usee the exchange rate of the day I started counting.However, I lodged in some additional 2M after 5 days just to cushion the effect of the exchange rate.So I really don't know if I should continue counting or start from the day I added another #2M

Hi @Kingp91,

I think what @mimilyrics is saying is that your answers to Pre CAS interview (for those in that stage) or the main interview (Visa stage) should be very specific and detailed.
For example if you are asked ' Why did you choose this school or course for you masters degree', a generic answer will be defining what education or postgrad education or masters degree is. That shows the person either isn't prepared or not a genuine student.

Be straight forward and give detailed evidence ' so a better answer will be for e.g i chose the school because of the track record in being top?? Uni or my course is affiliated with XYZ organisation' or the school has a strong research culture ' etc

There are links on preparing for interviews on youtube, have a look, prepare and be confident.

Cheers

Hi

I have responded... ask the agent to show you where that was published on the Gov.uk website

It is not true

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Luseyi:
I am seriously eager to see the response to this question.My funds will be 28days this week and I plan to apply with 3 dependents.Though an agent told me last Thursday that there is a new rule that wont permit me to apply alongside my dependents, he said i will only be able to apply for them after i get my own Visa.Some other persons said it isnt true and am really so confuse

Hi,

No, if there is , it will be clearly stated and there is no risk for refusal as long as you meet up with all the necessary documentation

There's no express booking on TLS.

Which ever centre is closer to you and that you can get a booking. It is the same process in all centre (Abuja or Lagos)

Try to avoid listening to hearsay

[quote author=chiwelaw post=92296844[b]]Please is there any update from UK embassy that dependents can't apply at once due to rush?[/b] Do they risk refusal if they apply at once? Please I need urgent response on this cos I want to apply and someone is telling me this.

Is there any clue of booking an Express date at tls? Is it better to go to Abuja centre? Thank you[/quote]

Hello,

Set up a teams meeting and send me the link , you can share your screen and i can have a look at what you are doing to help

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assavin:
Hello,

Pls, who has successfully booked an appointment and uploaded supporting documents by himself or herslf? Please, I need to reach you for guidance. I am still unable to pick a date and cannot see where to upload documents. Kindly provide your email or can you please send your mobile number to my mail... aiyenuroademola@gmail.com

Thanks, I will be expecting a response. Help a brother biko.

As additional support if needed but originals may not be sighted. So don't be surprised if they don't ask you for it.

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garuskoko:
So for self upload, it means that I do not have to go to the VAC with any photocopies at all. All I need to go there with is the originals of the documents I have uploaded so they can sight it. Right?

Unfortunately not at the moment

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Hi

Do a quick search on google and run through the previous threads, you will have a list once you have done that and can then ask specific questions

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Greatadams:
Please guys any suggestions for u.k university let say starting from the lowest tuition fee thanks

What school please? You are still using the UCAS system. Apply directly or send an email to the school and request the link for direct application.

UCAS system is best known for undergraduate application service and easier if you did your college in the UK, it helps track results and matching same with Universities and choices etc ..

Request for a link through your prospective schools admission office.

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Iyanu6000:
Thank you but one of the requirements of the school is UCAS should be 120 points.

Hi,

Apply directly to the school rather than through UCAS so you don't get things mixed up

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Iyanu6000:
Good Morning,

I need your guidelines please, so I am 27 years old, I have my first degree in Agric Economics.
I would like to go for a second degree in Nursing, my dad is willing to sponsor me, however I keep seeing schools asking for UCAS points, I really don’t understand, I just booked for IELTS so I get that part, I don’t understand the UCAS part.

I have read online too, I am seeing A Levels...what I have is just WAEC

Please can someone be kind enough to assist me to explain.

I will appreciate

When there is so much debate and translation of any situation. Best to say avoid it and choose something more straightforward. Uber interpretation has been severally debated. Make sure you go with a sane , less confusing job when working as a student

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toyclicks:
Hmmm

Thank you

Make it the last reason... Highlight the pros of the school and the course. Find out additional programs you may have access to. Make it about your study not necessary living conditions. This is a key question during Visa interview

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toyclicks:
Thanks, its just one of the reasons

Thanks babe..finish yours then we double celebrate..Let me know if you need help

mimilyrics:
Yaaaaaay! Congratulations! We should celebrate this o. Looking at next month.

P.S@ mimilyrics , I passed my driving test oh...requested for emergency one under NHS T and T. (not funny at all, babe be sweating like crazy), how far your theory? you don do am ?

mimilyrics:
I get you. I only stated a case in which it could work; if the person is employed with a proper employment contract and with all the clauses regarding regular employment.

@lagosismyhome has answered

Goddys:
Assuming tuition is £9000 per year and i make deposit of £3500, would I deduct the £3500 from the total of 1st year tuition + maintenance money that will be in my bank statement?

1. Before Visa application, bank statement is part of your documents to submit

2. 1st year tuition plus maintenance

Answers are usually genuine

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Acuna91:
Hello pros in the house

The maintenance + school fees money will be in your account for 28 days before which application? Visa application? Or your actual interview date?

Also for someone that is applying for a two years masters, is it also compulsory to show both IST year and 2nd year tuition together?

Please anybody that have a [b]genuine answe[/b]r should help with a response. Thanks

I said same, with lots of references, her application was in March but put on hold, she started panicking about her maintenance funds not being enough, i told her the exchange rate will be referred back to March and not July even though her statement is recent (July).
She had about 3M in her account.

The date of application is the one on the form right?

garuskoko:
You are very correct, it is the date of application that is shown on the application form.

I tell you... I recently had an argument with a friend who is applying for her tier 4, she said the reference exchange rate in the UK visa office is the day of Biometric submission, i argued that it is the date of application which is stated in the form. I made references and she didn't buy it.
What do you think?

cerezo:
Folks, please pay attention to this: https://www1.oanda.com/currency/converter/ it could cost you your application fee and the time investment. It's been on the rise since July 20th. Your focus should be on buying GBP and "Ask" section. If it's getting too close, add some thousands to top up.

About quarantine measures, speak with your school and see how they can help, some schools may have temporary accommodation you can use for the 14days perhaps at a reduced price compared to hotels, and with no further contract after the quarantine period so you can leave.

Another option is an affordable Air B n B (using your schools postcode as a search location), i am sure there will be guidance on Air B n Bs too.

On general accommodation, alot of links have been given here if you go through previous threads; rightmove, zoopla, openrent,gumtree etc. The advice is to have a look for what suits your budget before you leave, send emails or call the landlords or agents directly(inform them that you aren't in the country yet and try to stall abit till you arrive the UK to physically view the accommodation) and if satisfied then pay.

To reduce the torture of seeing the accommodation you like being taken, look through a couple of weeks before leaving.

An extra tip is to double check the distance of the accommodation to your prospective schools so you can save on transport and remember to read through the rental agreement and ask questions on anything you aren't comfortable with.

Others can add...

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bayosegun:
Can some people already in UK give us hints on how to secure accommodation (outside campus), hotel booking etc because of this quarantine measures. Your contributions will be highly appreciated

On a side note, are people looking at the crazy exchange rate on Oanda? Hopefully it won't affect all the maintenance funds gathered so far...(i had a look today for a friend and )

How is it a big deal?? What difference will it make, they will say she should have deferred her course to take care of the baby.

Not much of an excuse to some stern schools to be honest. What school is yours again @trishvik1

Oloshi83:
I have spotted some decent advice already but if what you’re saying about having a baby around the same time is true, I don’t know how else to say this but make sure you emphasise it because that is a BIG deal.

I am not saying you shouldn’t accept you are at fault. Accept. But also flog the child birth thing.

Hello,

I think everyone has given bits and pieces of advice that you can put together..Again, you need to sort out everything pending in your current school, that includes resitting your dissertation module (if it is the case ) and completing the mandatory training. I think you will be allowed to apply for extension. I think the worst case apart from a Pass is to receive a Certificate of Attendance for your Masters degree if you don't meet up with any grade.

When the road is clear you can begin to consider doing a second masters.

trishvik1:
Thank you i have written the school and awaiting reply. you no how anxious one can get in things like this thats why i brought it here so other people can share their experiences with me. we learn everyday and there is no too of it. While I gather more info here I will await my school 's decision on the mandatory training. thank you

Same answer, @Donracy

mimilyrics:
It shouldn't be an issue and since you have an affidavit, you're good to go.

Oh i wasn't asking for me..i was asking for you , if the terms are clear then you are good to go.

Did you verify the free accommodation status as well?

All the best

Dreemerr:
I'm going for Masters in Architecture, yes 2k Phoenix gold award+2k international merit scholarship from department makes it 4k. hope i make it clear.

If you stay back after PSW without securing a job..you will be classified as an illegal overstayer. The goal is to get a job way before the PSW expires. Once you show up to relocate at the airport na straight deportation to Naija plus Ban. The aim is to switch to a tier 2 job during PSW

Goddys:
Thank you very much for your deep analysis. Please does it worth it staying back after PSW has expired just to earn some money, repay the loan and relocate to another country cuz I'm 100% certain that my course of study cannot get me a job in UK. So my primary intention is to leave the country through that means since I'm presently earning nothing here.

Please kindly advise

Hi Dreamer,

Please double check your free accommodation and be clear on that..it says for this academic year, which is just 3months left (Sept- Nov) before the christmas break and a new academic year begins in January.

The Phoenix award Gold is 2000GBP deduction from tution fee , the silver is 1000GBP deduction and Bronze 500GBP as well..confirm that also.

If you are going on the EU trip with Phoenix, you will still need to pay some additional cost for hotel and visa process, however it will be less than other students not signed on with Phoenix. What course are you going for at 9k? please double check these things.

Not to spoil your excitement, i just noticed this.

Dreemerr:
My course is 4 semester entirely, gotten 3 semester free accomodations and free travel trip to Europe, then tuition cost 9k per year.got 4k for this year.

You are correct..

garuskoko:
Pls I really need to know the exact point I can upload my supporting documents with my online application.

I guess the order is

-Complete your application (application is made uneditable)
-Pay IHS fee
-Return to site to pay visa fee
-Upload supporting documents
-Submit application


Please anyone that has completed their application, is this the order??

I am guessing you are saying you have a tier 4 visa and gave birth in the UK right?

If so,you only need to apply for a tier 4visa for your baby if you leave the UK and need to re- enter.(e.g travel or end of study).

As for passport,you can begin that process now if the Nigerian Embassy is opened or when you need to return.

For passport,check on the website for Nigerian Embassy link and the process. For Visa same process like tier 4 child dependant

Note that, alot of applications are now allowed whilst in the UK because of COVID, double check and confirm because policies are changing everyday.

Cheers

Agieee:
Hello everyone in the house,

As tier 4 visa and gave birth here in the UK, please I want to know if I will apply for my baby visa as dependant and when is the appropriate time to apply. However, my baby did not have passport yet.

Please can anybody tell me what to do and how to go about it.

Thank you.