₦airaland Forum

dannyabba:
Lagos IOM office not the VAC.

So you mean they have a history of granting wrong test result even when one does not have TB?

dannyabba:
Hi,

You might have to defer till next year if your school's latest resumption date is way before the due date of your 8-week wait. I suffered the same fate from the Lagos office in 2014, even after bringing proof from three different certified and reputable clinics that there was nothing wrong with me.
More annoying cos even after I eventually deferred and retook the test with them the next year, they still made me wait, but thankfully I took the test in June so the certificate was out in early September, just in time for the visa application.
All the same, you can try to see if the Abuja people would reason with you. Although, trying to take the test in Lagos might be futile as they work with a centralised system and your passport number and personal details would immediately come up if they attempt to register you there.
I would strongly advise that you try to speak with your scholarship body and explain the situation to them, appealing for a deferral to next year as well.

Last last, there's nothing that is too difficult for God. So if your faith can carry you, you can pray for favour in advance before going to 'rub minds' with the IOM people again. Who knows?

Best of luck.

Seems this lagos office have one issue or the other

drhopeful:
Hello brethren,

Please I have a question for current and prospective PhD students. Do you contact potential supervisors/advisors before you make your applications?

Well many schools require you to do so

Whatamidoinghere:
Cc:justwise Claremont fizzile and others

Is it possible using Dad's company statement of account, he's the sole owner of the company.
Don't know if it's possible using the statement of account...


Will be grateful if I can get answers to this.

Thanks

He can transfer the money into his personal account or your personal account to make things easier for you. The money can then be in your account or his account for the 28days, den print the statement, apply for your visa, after you get your visa, you can then send the money back into his account. I hope it helps.

LagosismyHome:
Lol.... thanks for the info . For the bold na lack of job in this economy i blame

No be economy matter. Na just poverty of the mind. Highest e fit be tv,home theatre,or less than $80 him go win.

LagosismyHome:
What happened this early morning that we have waves of delete

A young man came here to ask us to vote for one id for mr nairaland or so. Simply told him off. Atleast not on dis thread. Ppl dey reason better thing, person carry himself come say make we vote for person to become mr nairaland. Misplaced priority though

TatPat:
Priority service- 5days, decision was made on the 4th day,collected my passport on the 5th day.

Please how much did you pay for priority and whats the process?
cc: TatPat

nellyalph:
Hi

Oga, abeg leave all these their tori and propaganda, will dollar reduce say by next week

You say make I leave tori and propaganda yet u cm bk dey ask me if dollar go reduce by next week. As I post am na bad tn? By next week u check if e don reduce.

GOODNEWS: CBN resumes dollar sales to BDCs today – The Nation
AUGUST 5, 2016 BY ABOKIFX
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will today resume dollar sales to Bureaux De Change (BDCs) seven months after it stopped the practice.

It stopped the sales last January because of what it called dollar scarcity and abuse of operating guidelines.

Speaking to The Nation yesterday, Aminu Gwadabe, Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) President, said nearly 3,000 BDCs are expected to access dollar from the CBN today.

He said the BDCs had on Wednesday, funded their accounts with the CBN in readiness for the transaction, adding that dollar disbursement will start today and continue next week.

“Our members funded their accounts with the CBN on Wednesday and will get the dollar equivalent today. The funds will be sold at the prevailing inter-bank rate,” he said.

Gwadabe said the funds would come at one per cent commission, which has been agreed with the regulator.

The CBN directed the BDCs to render returns and comply with anti-money laundering regulations.

Gwadabe promised that the BDCs would abide by the directives and continually provide detailed reports on how previous dollars sourced from the CBN were utilised.
For more on this,read the complete version at http://abokifx.com/cbn-resumes-dollar-sales-bdcs-today-nation/
Indeed this should be good news to all of us.

Cranberry17:
Ok. First of all, the interview was a video chat with a British guy; behind closed doors of a small box office. Although I made use of headphones, I could hear the Interviewer audibly and clearly. First things he asked me were my full name, Date of birth and Nationality. He was also quite friendly too, so I wasn't as nervous as I thought I would be. I remember him asking with a smile how I was doing and how my day was going?
He then asked me the following
1. The course I'll be studying and if it was an undergraduate or postgraduate course
2. Why I wanted to study in the UK
3. The reason for my choice of study
4. The reason for my choice of school

After the whole interview was over, he said that was all and told me to have a wonderful day. Thankfully, through out the whole interview he had no reason to ask me to repeat myself or speak up. He also kept nodding and passing comments such as "Fantastic!" and "Very good"; I guess he was impressed and satisfied (I just hope it goes a long way to help me in the success of my visa application"
Overall I can say it was a very good interview.

My Tips?
1. Be yourself
2. Be calm and Be confident (but not cocky)
3. Make sure you practice likely questions and likely answers. By now, everyone should know the most familiar questions they like to ask. However, be careful not to completely memorize your answers by heart
4. Be Honest (but be wise).
5. One thing I did was to sorta hint the guy that I was keen on coming back to Nigeria to start my career pursuits after the masters. So that they don't think I'm desperate or crazy about running away or overstaying my welcome. If they smell a hint of desperation on you, it might affect your application negatively.
6. Pray! Trust me it will help
7. Write a to do list for your documentation beforehand so that you do not leave anything out.

Now, I'm Just waiting to hear the good news and share my testimony I wish everyone else who is yet to go for their own appointment and interview good luck; and I pray that the favour of God will speak for you.
P.S It's not as hard as you think it is, so relax cos God's got you.

Great. I love this. Gradually the thread is coming alive with transcripts. To those embarking on their interview this month or next month, atleast you have a clearer picture of what to expect. Thanks alot cranberry17. More transcripts will certainly come and more testimonies soonest.

Iyanya should consider himself an outkast. He shouldnt even think of stepping his feet in Calabar, cos it won't go down with him. All dis one him dey wag him mouth, him go hear am. Him just dey form wetin i no know with his dirty tatoo.
Who iyanya epp? no be him mates dey give people scholarship? which calabar artiste iyanya epp? local guy wey been dey do dj work for clubs for calabar, just cos he got opportunity to taste lil cash, him don dey form unnecessry gra gra.
Iyanya be forming janded intonation on songs and to peeps but see how him dey sound on fone. u go know say na local calabar guy wey him be.
so irresponsible.
cc: TunezMediaTV

Walspring:
Sorry to ask and what is the name of the youth church

Meeehhhnnn this thing is becoming something else. I just pray no one falls into any of these traps.

Whatamidoinghere:
heard it from News this night.
Probably, they're different.

If that's so, then its good news. I just wish it will also affect the BDCs cos many will certainly want to get some money from the BDCs subsequently

Whatamidoinghere:
N311/$1 as at now, hmmm

Please where did u check it? Cos at the black market, it increased it 390 dis evening. Is that 311 interbank rate?

Whatamidoinghere:
Naira REBOUND
Or am I mistaken...

The whole shift is just zigzag..today it rebounds, tomoro it turns to smtn else

MrsF:
It didnt give me an option to pay for priority can i pay at the visa application centre?

I don't really know about the procedure in paying for priority.

MrsF:
GTB naira mastercard declined again for the IHS payment this is the 3rd day. Those that paid large amounts how did you pay pls? This thing is stressing me

Same happened to a friend but she tried at night and it went through

Cranberry17:
Hi Guys,

So I've been following this thread as a guest but decided to join in the discussion today especially because I had my appointment this week.
My interview went smoothly, I'm earnestly hoping for the best. However, I remembered that I didn't drop my printed CAS statement and neither did I write my IHS number anywhere on my submitted application, hope this won't affect my application?

Cranberrt17, Please can you give us your transcript. Tell us how it all went, the things you were asked and your own tip to the house. i believe it will surely help a few others who will be going for the interview soon. Thanks

muami:
To support your point, a close relative applied in Abuja for Tier 4 visa last week Tuesday, got decision email on Wednesday, got passport returned to TLP email on Thursday and received passport by courier in Port Harcourt on Friday.

She didn't use priority.

Point is, the forex rate and hardship in the country has significantly reduced visa applications for study. There is therefore no need to worry about timing now.

Can this be said of Lagos? Cos I intend applying at Lagos. Is it advicable applying in Lagos? cc: muami

Whatamidoinghere:
So, applying for Visa in September isn't too late for school resuming on the 26th for orientation.

Sorry for repeating same question, just need to clear my mind.

Yes its not late and he also stated that a friend of his applied to Abuja and got her visa early enough. Or u simply pay for priority at Lagos.

OJCITY22:
I. Suppose chop 50. Lashes for wetin I do today. Kaiiii, e just be like say d english wey the V:O talk turn to. Yoruba orr spanish when I dey process am for my brain. Just one question I dey bounced....

V:O: Why msu? Was interested with in the ongoing research (evaluation and pathways of sediments are transported between upper midwest and Rocky areas, this research suits my area of interest whichis environmental geology. Was about to talk when he said stop

School resumes august 17.
House, please I need your advise!!!!!! U fit abuse me Oooo cos I no say I Bleep up well well. Buh I as well need advise intend to apply next week. Is it adviseable?
Age range: late 2os
Had bsc geog.
Going for another BA in geology

Oludare1, walspring,lagosismyhome,sirriddy,bigfrancis,gunther6,warriboy21....please let's respond to this dude. I think he really needs your assistance.

OJCITY22:
I. Suppose chop 50. Lashes for wetin I do today. Kaiiii, e just be like say d english wey the V:O talk turn to. Yoruba orr spanish when I dey process am for my brain. Just one question I dey bounced....

V:O: Why msu? Was interested with in the ongoing research (evaluation and pathways of sediments are transported between upper midwest and Rocky areas, this research suits my area of interest whichis environmental geology. Was about to talk when he said stop

School resumes august 17.
House, please I need your advise!!!!!! U fit abuse me Oooo cos I no say I Bleep up well well. Buh I as well need advise intend to apply next week. Is it adviseable?
Age range: late 2os
Had bsc geog.
Going for another BA in geology

you suppose lie down make all of us dash u better lashing one after the other. Even with the successes being recorded here, you still come F-up. Abiii u been dey luk dat chic b00ty soteh u come confuse.
Well, first of all I dey vex with u cos u didn't practice many transcripts here. If u had practiced some transcripts you would have seen so many answers to dat question. Its a straight forward question. Almost all transcripts here carry that question. Secondly you go dey define something give the VO. Why couldn't u mention something like you came across an article from a professor in MSU and u got captivated by his work. Simple straight forward answers. These VOs need simple answers and not things you just cram.
Looking at your writeup, u said u r in ur late 20s. Certainly the VO will certainly ask you questions why you are embarking on anoda undergraduate degree when u already have one judging by ur age.
If u had come here to get some info, it would have helped. I think some gurus can contribute, so dat u can fire on next week

Whatamidoinghere:
OK
Mine is, pay half to get CAS.
Just don't know how many days it will take school to send me CAS, if I make use of a relative?

It takes maximum two days. They actually send via mails.

Whatamidoinghere:
Wait a minute...

Do we need to send Statement of account to school, before we can get CAS?
Am scared atm, someone should please answer

Some schools require that. Mine does.

Whatamidoinghere:
Oops!
You've gone so far bro
Actually, I don't really know how many weeks it takes to get Visa done.
Those, who have gone through this should please answer

Heard it takes 15days.

mzsI:
Hi fizzile
I don't think theres any process per se for the priority visa, u can pay for it at visa application center or at least that was the info i got today and its 150 pounds ( i dont know the conversion rate). But if u r able to make up the shortfall and get an updated cas, the better for u

I haven't even gotten any. I need to send the statement showing the money has been dere for 28days but as it stands,I need to top up and start counting again before I can think of sending it to get my CAS. Will see to that anyway. The whole process is just something else

Nneboo1:
Plus how much is visa application fee now and around how much is heath surcharge for those that have applied... A rough estimate will be very much apprrciated

Visa fee is $440, then IHS fee is $301.5. lololzzz.. e get as e be for this kind UK application oooo.. that of US isnt this stressful and tasking. God will help us though. I have to top up again and start counting another 28days

Guys, I started counting my 28days on the 20th and I actually used 370 to calculate. As it stands now the rate has actually increased beyond my expections. As it stands, I wl need to top up my account with about a million naira to be on d safe side and start counting again. My school resumes on the 26th of September. The money am expecting isn't forthcoming. My question is, if I start counting my 28days from next week, will it be late if I apply for visa on the 2nd week of September? And please what are the processes involved in the priority visa application. Please help. This is my time of need and this whole thing is weighing me down somuch.
cc: MrsF, MzsI, olowob,justwise,whatamidoinghere.
Thanks guys.

MrsF:
What card did you use to pay your IHS and visa application fee

GTB card works perfectly. Stanbic works too.

mzsI:
i just had my interview today and i think it went well.
they just asked me why i chose the university i intend going to, my educational backround and how i came about the choice of my MSc course. he also asked why i chose to come to the uk as opposed to schooling in another country.

i think it lasted for about 10 mins. waiting for my visa, fingers crossed

I'll simply say a big congratulations to you. You will surely get your visa. What school are you going to and what programme?
We are expecting more of these transcripts from others.
Let's keep the thread alive.
cc: mzsi