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And I responded.

No, there's no extra way.. Everything in UK is due process, no short cuts.

Check your email

ELff:
Thanks duchess90. I sent you a mail via your nairaland profile. Is there a way to get CAS early? Like within 3 to 5 working days?

Hi Elff, saw your previous message about transcript and realized you are going to Coventry.
you need to speak directly to the international office about this. If you send an email I can help. That's my Alma mater

I know there could be delays in issuing CAS due to high vol of application.

ELff:
Please who knows if Coventry University has started issuing CAS?

Yeah,plus the same rules applies for 28-30days maintenance funds, intl passport, TB perhaps

I actually wrote a lot earlier and edited it because I wasn't sure of the exact situation. Now we are I can add by saying having a new born and studying is not so easy, perhaps the mother can defer her admission, take time to heal and let the baby grow abit before starting the visa process,not sure of exposing a little one to immigration and visa processes with COViD situation.

Please think this thoroughly

girlsupersonic:
Woow that's more money for maintenance funds right? I hope she won't have to wait another 28 days for the baby visa application wheew

Is Tier 4 not point based ?? Did you look at the link?

LaaJiblik:
The link you posted is a good link, but it will not address OP’s concerns as you provided the link for a non-tier4 dependant visa.

Please find link

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/apply-visa-type/dependant?_ga=2.197929455.1707834442.1594639306-1598192951.1594639306

Cheers

Yimi4real:
Please what forms do dependents fill when applying with the main applicant. I mean I can only see General Tier 4 students and others. Can anyone provide link please �

Send an email, stating you had earlier been booked and request a new date if possible, your record is already on the system so starting afresh will mean two bookings.

Follow up with a phone call if you can and pray there is available slot

toyclicks:
Good Morning ppl

I earlier chose a far date(Because of earlier uncertainties) for TB test in the mail they sent to me.

Now that the air is clear and I discovered something that might make me need it earlier. What is the best way to get a closer date?

Do I write on the previous mail that I want to chose a new date or I should write like I am just requesting afresh?

Response appreciated.
Thanks

A friend sent this screenshot to me, she had her booking before the lockdown, guess it is going to be first for people who had their appointment cancelled before new applications.

Thought to share.

Cheers

Hi,

1.The IOM certificate will be in her name.

2.No it will not be rejected in the visa application because you will submit your marriage certificate which binds it all together and proves that she is your wife and dependant.

3.There's nothing to worry about

Cheers

Plus21:
pls gurus I need ur input.

my dependent is about going for tb test. her passport carries her pervious name.

my question is what name will be on her IOM certificate?

if its the name on the passport(name before marriage), won't this be rejected during visa application?

if its her name after marriage, will she be required to show any proof at iom why her current name is different from one on passport?

@Elff You need to speak to your school about the situation and try to meet up the rest of any pending conditions on your offer letter. Some schools will accept your original certificate and allow you to enroll while waiting for your transcript.Especially with the COVID situation, i think a solid email to the administration team will do the work. Remember to set the ball rolling so that once your Undergrad school resumes admin activities, your transcript will be processed.

I noticed in your previous post you said you will switch courses during enrollment, please double check that this can be done before proceeding as well,some schools are really strict on this and some departments may require more information than the others. Confirm again that this is possible or request a new offer for your preferred choice

Cheers

ELff:
Thanks. I already have a conditional offer. I am only worried because I don't know when schools will be resuming.

If schools don't resume before the end of August, I don't know what will happen then.

There's a lot of confusion to be honest in proving Academic Progression..I think the schools are the ones that judge..Whatever criteria they use we don't know. But i think they need to see that and justify that before they issue CAS.

I am talking based on my own experience, i had a bit of delay getting my transcript from my Masters to get my admission for PhD, and even though both schools are in the UK,Cranfield refused given me a CAS until they saw my results completing masters and proving academic progression.

Who knows what goes on behind the scene and the boxes they need to tick for this.

Hi @Uche06

1.Yes you can, but read through the information on the maintenance requirements for a dependant @mimilyrics did justice to that

2. Can you do a run through on Google to see if you can find Universities with low tuition and dig further to see how much is accepted as deposit.

3. You need to figure out the tuition, courses, degree and the school you'll settle in before part time work opportunities ..again Google is your friend

Hope it helps

Cheers

uche06:
Good morning can I go with my wife to the UK for Msc program and would I be granted visa.
Which school accepts 1000 pounds as deposit
Which city has more work opportunities.

No worries, I have kids so I understand when I see tantrums.. We move

Cheers..

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Hi @ekaita

If you haven't gotten a proper and direct answer,speak to other students in these schools because the questions you are asking are general questions that undergrads and postgrads can answer , if there's a WhatsApp forum for these schools join in,if they have Ambassadors speak to them.

Addressing a few more, 1.You can modify details of your PhD study along the way 2. Systems are in place in schools to check if your supervisor is a racist or isn't supportive enough 3. Most PhD programs have more than one supervisor ( a primary and a co-supervisior) 4. You need a good rapport with your supervisor yes, but you call the shots because it is your research,the first year they help to guide,2nd year you are at par,3rd year it is your show 5.Doing your PhD doesn't limit your opportunity to get a job, for one thing it gives you a foot into the academia if you are interested in that field. 6.The grading for PhD is not same for masters( this one na another day talk)

Doing a PhD I agree is very stressful but if it is what you want don't let anyone here discourage you

Again if there are other things I can share from my study experience so far..please send an email i'll respond.

Cheers

ekaita:
It's rather unfortunate as my question was clearly misunderstood. I never asked about PSW rather i asked about part-time work opportunities while studying and my other areas of concern such as nature of location, general cost of accommodation and other expenses.
Clarification on other areas which you have mentioned such as reputation of supervisor ,number of successful PhD programs,racism ,research area of interest etc have already been taken care of which is why my question was specific.

I woke up to see a fight here and there but will address you directly @hosey

If you have read my comments before now,you will see and understand I say the truth as it is

I have not used a strong word on anyone and I refuse to accept it either..

Don't use the word 'deceive ' on any of my post I beg you..I am not cut out for that.

Are you doing a PhD? Are you attending any of those schools? Allow people that have the experience to talk if you don't.

You mustn't react to every post..and when you are wrong be wise and accept it

Again I am addressing exactly what you said to me here.

The end..

hosey:
It is better to say the truth as it is. If you are doing PhD for work opportunities, forget it.

A PhD will even further restrict you for job in the industry.

Your supervisor is the most important thing to consider in a PhD and not any school. He decides if you are worthy of a PhD and not your school.

Dont deceive people because you want to encourage them.

I hate how I see many Nigerian students who have been sent back home because they didn't pass first or second year PhD confirmation exam. Some are now doing MPhil after failing.

I am probably sure the OP put all that into consideration and understand what it takes.

I don't think its fair to discourage him or her with personal opinions.

@Ekaita, Unfortunately i am not in any of those schools but i am doing my PhD too.. Let me know if you have other questions.

Cheers

hosey:
Unlike Masters, PhD is more about your prospective supervisor reputation, your research ability and institution research record.

If your goal is working, do another Masters as you can get PSW.

PhD is no child play and you may not have time to work and you will always be on toes 3 to 4 years. You also need to raise 3 years tuition.

Personally, I cant advise anyone to use his or her money for PhD. The time, finance and stress does not worth it.

Only do PhD if you love research and you obtained scholarship. If you are doing PhD for having a better career, it does not worth it.

Do Masters since you are all about work opportunities.

Smart Choice @vik15,

All the best

Vik15:
Thanks to all who responded. I would just take my other choice university which I can afford.

Most Universities may loose their Tier 4 license , therefore they take things like this seriously. Apart from enrolling, attendance is strictly monitored in most schools, if your attendance reduces and you start missing lectures, the tier 4 or international team will notify you and perhaps request a reason, if it continues, they will remind you again about your attendance. If they don't hear from you, they'll report it to the home office and remove the wahala from themselves.

Some schools even request international students to come physically with their documents from time to time (even after enrollment). Attendance is a big deal when you start studying

SAMDEEA123:
Policies defer from university to university. I am told that if you breach the terms, the University reports to the home office. On the other hand some school may not even disturb you. I advice you follow your terms with the school and respect the agreement

Hi,

No, schools won't allow you to enroll if their policy is 50% total tuition paid no matter how much story you tell and how much you beg. Mind you, most international office gives a report to the UKVI after enrollment detailing students who have enrolled and those who didn't. At that point, your staying in the UK is at your risk and will be classified illegal since you didn't report and enroll into school thereby breaching immigration laws.

Please think thoroughly on this, if funds aren't available, defer and save more. It's better
All the best

Vik15:
pls university of Bradford wrote on my admission letter that I would need to have paid 50% of total tuition fee at enrollment and the rest in installment.
my question is if i have just 30% at the point enrollment, would i be allowed to enroll?
Do people get sent back to their country on this?

Thanks for your response as its going to help me take decisions.

I see @justwise has responded but just to add...

You will still have to attend Visa processes and submit necessary documentations e.g for visit or study visa elsewhere regardless of your UK Tier 4 BRP card. So changing destination means you will go through other countries visa process and will be given appropriate visa category if successful, if you want to visit France for example you will apply for Schengen Visa in the UK, submit documents and go for biometrics and you will be given the 3months appropriate visit visa and will be expected to return back to the UK to continue studying or working or back home, pending on the situation.

I know @Skymoore can be abit harsh...but the reality is that,you need to have a clear cut idea of what you aim to achieve and start working on it immediately, otherwise, as UK dey quick give visa to study, dem dey quick make you finish studies and remind you to return.

@Skymoore please be sensitive

anthonanik:
I will thanks.

One more question please, I hope their is possibility of someone changing destination after study(during the PSW period), if yes, can you explain that is genuine

Unfortunately, we don't have automated student loan system like the UK has for their citizens, collecting a loan is not an easy process, you have to have some earnings and pay back system to work with. I doubt you will get much answers here to be honest... [b]You should be speaking with Financial Institutions, since you sent a mail, go directly to your account officer and seek advice. they are the ones to help.
[/b]
Perhaps attempt to look out for fully funded scholarships such as Commonwealth and Chevening, if it doesn't work, Plan and Save up..Delay is not denial[/b]

Movinghigher:
Thank you very much but what I need actually is the loan , not the proof. If I get proof and don't have money, it won't be of much benefit to me. I have tried Prodigy finance but my school is not on the list of people they sponsor , they sponsor mostly US schools and very few UK business schools. I decided to resort to Nigerian banks , that is why I want to know if anyone has used Nigerian banks . I have sent a mail to my bank as I have banked with them for years but they are yet to reply me , though on their website they don't give study abroad loan.

1. Follow up with a call and email this morning, i am guessing there is a high volume of TB request as expected

2. Double check that fee, should be slightly more( i think 6120), and Yes your account

3. Attach your marriage certificate to her application, she doesn't need to apply for a new passport and again, the statement should come from you.

4. Just ensure your sons name reflects on your application, can't remember but there should be an option where you can choose if they will accompany you or not, you can select NO, i doubt if you need further explanation on this. Others can jump on with more advice.

Cheers

adeniyy01:
Good day big family, I called TB test center to book appointment yesterday Friday, they picked nd asked me to send my full names, email address nd dafe, I did so immediately but I ve not forgotten any response from them. I thought they need to confirm my booking. Please has anyone experienced this or how do they respond?

My wife just accepted to apply with as defendant, please, for statement of acct which I knw is additional £6k for her now, would the money be in my acct or her account. I have the bal of school fee plus maintenance already.

Please how can I address her passport bcus it doesn't carry my surname, she's still using her family name on her bank account too.

Apart from pictures nd wedding certificate. Is there anything to explain about her Passport nd bank account to Embassy?
I have a son and I don't want to take him now. Do I need to explain why too?

Please, has any one in the house presently pay deposit to Uni of Chester? I want to pay my 3k.
Chesterite please show love to my last question Abeg

Yes you can pay with your Nigerian Visa or MasterCard, the USD equivalent will be deducted

2. Can you request for student's copy of transcript (which is yours and given by hand)

That should help

3greatnations:
Please for this tier 4 visa fees how do we make payment .is it possible to pay Naira equivalent with nigeria bank card.Also for transcript my school wouldn’t give by hand .from what I have read you need original copy of transcript for visa application .please how do I go about this .please I need advise

Still means, the tution is no longer available or reduced? Isn't that correct?

If I understand clearly,the evidence your school is requesting for is the bank statement showing tution and maintenance funds.

mdeeokoye p[b:
ost=91312737]So by liquidate I ment I had some financial instruments that I needed to process to my account as cash. There were delays from the bank[/b]
@about the CAS.i Guess I am wrong. What do I respond to school is my challenge as I intend stating the delay in processing my tution fee and living expenses I encountered due to covid.

But there's nothing to laugh about though ...I am here to help @Laajiblik when it's time..just felt the info will be better applied by that time,also so we don't derail the thread.

mattfeuter:
Yeah that was why I was laughing lol

No be small, have you done yours? if No, take am i trust you...you will handle it pretty well

mimilyrics:
As in ehn, it's not beans. Naija theory test is a joke compared to DVSA's test. You have to just try not to let the Naija traffic driving spirit get into you. Cheers to passing it at a go!

The Student Ambassador roles are HOT cakes in most Uni

1. Their roles depends on the department, for example if you are a student ambassador with Admissions department you will be involved with Open days in schools and talking to prospective student, Environment department will be promoting environmental events, International Office will be working with foreign students and so on.. It depends on your department. Nevertheless, you will receive appropriate training for the task.

2. From answer 1.

3. Usually minimum wage , you won't get more than 20hours

4. How to apply will be from your school,when you enroll and have access to like a news page or announcements and so on.

5. Again its a really good experience, good exposure to UK working system, pending on the school you might do an interview, group work or presentation etc, there are some shifts that are really fun and then you could get a reference letter when your done

I hope this helps..

Cheers

nobleudeme:
Hello all, please I'd like to know more about the Student Ambassador role in Universities, their roles, what they do, how they are paid, number of hours, how you apply for it and all

Plus the road to getting a driver's license is no joke... I have my driving test coming up soon, tension just dey everywhere( lol), meanwhile i been dey drive for Naija oh mtchewwww

mimilyrics:
An international student can't work as an uber driver as it falls under self employment and students can't be self employed under the Tier 4 rules.

This one pass my power..@sandra50 did you see the previous advice about knowing the course you want to study?and the breakdown on maintenance funds etc ...

I give up

sandra50:
[thanks so much... Since I have been using my personal account for all my transactions and my monthly income is not fixed since I'm into business.. I just keep.making deposits and withdrawals when there is need to. Can I still use the statement of my personal account since my monthly income is not even.. quote author=mimilyrics post=90959089]Thanks for the clarification. A Nigerian employer can't sponsor a UK work visa except they have a subsidiary + T2 license in the UK.
Aside from the money, the rules have changed a lot with lots of restrictions as a result of human trafficking amongst other reasons. You can now only spend 6 months in the UK on the domestic worker visa (you'd also need to have worked as a help for 1 year prior to application) and it's subject to your employer's stay in the UK. If you're looking at moving to the UK, biko negodu that route. Pls don't be too desperate to move from Nigeria to avoid falling victim of misrepresentation, scams or other undesirable schemes.

Your friend's company can sponsor you to study in the UK if it's an international company; the company can't sponsor your visa as a domestic staff without justifying it with payslips, employment confirmation e.t.c.
If you're interested in a visit visa, ensure that your company is paying you (pay yourself a salary even if you are a sole proprietorship) because a company's funds isn't for personal use. You can back your personal account showing your salary for 6 months + your company docs. This shows that you have funds available to you + ties that to Nigeria.
If you would like to study, you can but you'd need to do your findings and be prepared for the attendant financial investment required. Don't make any decision in a hurry to avoid filling in information that could come back to bite you in the a**.

To be honest,we just have to see how things pan out for new intakes..I know alot of schools are engaging with prospective students now, people have raised this up and there are considerations on providing quarantine accommodation till enrollment for free or at fair cost and then after that you either enter full rental agreement with school's accommodation or leave
to find yours. I guess you have to look out for what might be attainable at your school.

All the best

SegunWamiri:
Thanks. I'm aware of similar arrangement but what if one doesn't want to stay on campus?

That's fine..First assignment 1) what subject are you interested in and have passion for and what is your budget

2) Look for schools and courses in the UK that fit that budget,use Google to do so.

3)Check to see what the course content is, the degree awarded ,school fees etc and then write the top 3 you might consider..

Come back to the house for more direction..You need to take it one day/information at a time

Your next post should be ,I am considering School A,School B or School C..then we continue with more assignments . You will get there if you are patient and do your part in searching

sandra50:
[thanks... Study and work at the same time and when I finish I stay back.. I have to hustle.. quote author=duchess90 post=90959334]To add to what others are saying ..What exactly would you want to do

1)Study in the UK?
2) Visit the UK?
3) Work in the UK?

You can't want to do all of them

To add to what others are saying ..What exactly would you want to do

1)Study in the UK?
2) Visit the UK?
3) Work in the UK?

You can't want to do all of them

sandra50:
[thanks for your response... The Friend's company is here in nigeria not in the UK.. Again please can you explain better what you mean buy if the people I want to act as their house help can afford the money to pay.. I intend to pay for the expenses if they agree since they already have their visa.. (I pay for my visa, hostel for us..

But what I understand is that you are advising me to go for a student visa and explain why I have been out of school for so long?

jaeybee98:
Hello, [b]how many years experience does a Nigerian trained biochemist seeking HCPC certification to register as a clinical scientist need to make the application successful?[/b][b][/b]

Have you tried sending an email on this enquiry? https://www.hcpc-uk.org/contact-us/registration/, if you scroll down the link there is an email address there.

That should clarify your doubts if any

Cheers