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olola4:
I have replied

I also used Form A but initiated it through Flywire as my school doesn't accept payment through Form A directly.

If you are planning to use Form A, the best time to initiate the transaction was yesterday to meet up; today is still not bad, but please don't wait till tomorrow so that you won't have to wait for a long time before you are debited, as the waiting period is now something else.

NB: The 3 months I gave you before was because I taught you had already applied; if you have not, it might be longer, as most banks have yet to debit those who applied since January.

Oh alright. Thanks for the clarity.

olola4:
You know it is in different stages, the last stage that is when you will be debited might take up to three months, also if u are using flywire you might wait for additional 2weeks after you have been debited for the funds to get to Flywire and Flywire credit your school.

Oh OK. Thanks
I plan to use form A.
I think I should just initiate the transaction already.

Meanwhile, I dropped a message for you at the other end.

dukeofmilan19:
Good Morning house! I have a Compliance Interview coming up with London Metropolitan University in a couple of days...
I've been very nervous 😭😭... Does anyone have any tips for me?
Thanksssssss

I had one recently, still expecting their feedback.

* Recorded call,video call (with your consent tho)
* You will be asked to introduce yourself
* A bit about your background, previous school, year of grad, course and all
* Reason for your choice of school and course in London Met
* Funding plans (If self funding - you will be asked about your parents income)
* What you know about your course, modules, period of study, living expenses, maintenance amount etc
* Where you will live in the UK

Basically, all the above. No pressure, mine was also done by a black lady, I think they even used a Nigeria office.
All the best

olola4:
1. Yes, you can initiate the transaction if you don’t have money in account yet but make preparation to get the money in as soon as possible and also there are also charges that will be deducted before the real money you want to pay, make that one available in your account so that the process can continue even if the money is not in your account yet.

2. It depends on the bank o, visit the bank branch you want to initiate the transaction they will give you.

But it’s not a LETTER in quote, for most banks, it’s like a form with the heading “AUTHORITY TO DEBIT AND REMIT FUNDS” which will be given to you by your bank to fill and you will sign, submit for the processing.

Hi
I'm eager for this response too.
How long after initiation do you think processing and debit will be done? for UBA

Hi everyone,

Pls is it possible to have more than one bank hosting the POF and submit more than one statement equally? More like a normal account and a dom account But both carrying the same name and identity

KPGGlobal:
NO

to the best of my knowledge

Expired passport - maybe

Actually yes.
I got my unconditional offer but my passport wasn't out yet. Later mailed the school with my passport details when it came out.

..

Pls anything required to go to the Tuberculosis test center with apart from passport and payment receipt?
Someone even mentioned it has to be done on an empty stomach. Pls advise

dduchess90:
Hello

IHS is £470 per year,however with a 1year course you will typically get an additional 4months visa so you would have to pay for that as well

Here's a link , if you go through it and input your details you will know what your IHS will be

https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/how-much-pay

Cheers

Oh 4 months additional 🤔
Pls how did this come by?

Guys Pls what's the current IHS fee for one applicant? I once read 470£ I read somewhere else 704£.
For a year course tho

olola4:
Yes!

So that you can start your processing “BEFORE THE RUSH”

Thank you

olola4:
No! You can only travel one month before your course start date.

That should be around August 20 for most schools, you can check your own start date.

Thank you for your response.
So the benefit of receiving CAS early is basically early visa approval and early booking of flight, right?

Hi guys,

Pls Is it possible for those who have received CAS ahead of September intake to travel once visa is approved? If their visa is approved in May, can they travel in June?

Hi guys,

Pls does the UKVI check with the bank after submitting bank statement to be sure the funds is stil there? I want to know why people use 2 months for their POF

bodmas8080:
Normally, UK POF is 28 days, You can print your statement on May 30 or 31, 31 preferably and make sure it's stamped

You can start your Visa application immediately and uploading follows.

If this is your first time of applying for Visa application, you can opt for assisted service but the visa application is straight and the procedure is not technical and it's something you can do yourself.

Alright.
Thank you Bodmas. It's my first application also

Hi dduchess90

Pls I need guidance on this to better understand, for someone planning to run POF on May 1st.

Which date should visa application be?
When should uploading of documents be?
Which date should printing account statement be?
Which date should biometrics be?

Which is advisable, assisted service or self service?
Thank you

Hi everyone

Pls I need guidance on this to better understand, for someone planning to run POF on May 1st.

Which date should visa application be?
When should uploading of documents be?
Which date should printing account statement be?
Which date should biometrics be?

Which is advisable, assisted service or self service?
Thank you

dduchess90:
Hello

Introduction letters are not needed, neither is the offer letter..just stick to the documents stated in your CAS

2. 5months gap is okay, you don't need to provide any evidence of activities

Cheers

Thank you duchess
CAS stated They've seen WAEC and first degree.
That's all that should be uploaded? 🤔

Hi guys,

Pls what's the importance of using introduction letters as part of visa application process?

Can offer letters just suffice? Meanwhile, I have work gap for roughly 5 months before officially working back in 2017

amorprincesa:
VISA Alert!
I deferred from September 2022 to May 2023. Reason - (Personal)

Initiated Form A for tuition deposit (5,500pounds) - December 5th 2023
Debited for tuition - January 25th 2023 (Zenith Bank)
Pre-CAS interview - January 31st 2023
Telex - February 3rd 2023
Unconditional offer- February 3rd 2023
School needed Bank statement to issue CAS (28 days started) February 10th 2023 - March 12th 2023
CAS statement - March 21st 2023
VISA application - March 24th 2023 (Standard)
Biometrics - March 28th 2023
Mail received for Additional Documents request IRO employment history- March 31st 2023 -Study gap (12years)
Submitted - April 5th 2023
Collection mail - April 13th 2023
Passport Collection- April 14th 2023
BRP mail- April 15th 2023 (The decision letter attached is dated (April 11th 2023).

Documents submitted
NYSC certificate
Degree certificate
WAEC certificate
Marriage certificate (no pictures, no any other proof)
Bank statement for VISA (Feb 26th 2023 - March 27th 2023)
TB test Cert.
Employment letters, promotion letters, confirmation of employment letters, Work ID card, Recommendation letter (current place of work).

I like the ECO that handled my file❤️❤️ (the person no like stress) I was expecting them to ask for more proof of marriage.🤷🤷🤷🤷

I give all the glory to Almighty God, for being there for me through this process. He is so kind.🥰😎

I thank the people that takes their time to answer questions. God bless you all!❤️ I learnt alot from this forum.

Thanks for being very detailed.
Congratulations

Godfavour2020:
My school do request POF before getting CAS. So same pof for visa application. Ulster University.

Oh I see.
Congrats again

Godfavour2020:
Visa Alert

Application Submitted 10th Oct

Conditional Offer 25th Nov

Unconditional Offer 14th Dec

Initiated Form A Dec 13th
(Debited Feb 24th) UBA

CAS dropped 21st March

Visa Application 23rd March

Biometric 28th March

Empty NSF Mail 30th March

Collection Mail 13th April

BRP Mail 14th April

Passport pickup 14th April


Let me just say this, not coming here to drop the good news as I dropped on my school groups will be ungrateful of me.

The day the journey started which was last year October. I always sleep here on nairaland, reading and asking questions. Untill someone asked question about my school group if he/she could be added there. Someone replied him/her to search on telegram group. I did instantly as well, my school group made me to forget about nairaland uk student visa information. All the info I needed was gotten from the telegram group, from the same telegram group got a link to whatsApp group; already network with amazing people there who are also aspiring students and senior students colleagues.

So I'm here to appreciate everyone who has been answering questions and helping with infos here.

I can't believe this cos since 2016 when I was having my siwes, I do normally come on travel section to read how people are getting visa and how some are getting denier. US, UK, Canada, Germany and so others. Always telling my self then God when, cos I don't have any hope.

My own journey still dey shock me because I don't have #1 in my account. I just applied to school with faith, conditional and unconditional came out and GOD did his miracle to this final stage. God I'm grateful sir and I will forever be grateful. To those expecting their visa or planning to make this same move. It's Done!

The God that did it for me will do you people's own too. God bless us all.


See y'all in the UK!

Glorryyy!!!! Congratulations Godfavour.
Pls which school was the application for? I love your faith o, apparently you started building POF before CAS dropped, even with deposit just paid.

Thortp:
It's advisable to go there and book onsite.
Better still consider St Nicholas Hospital

Thank you

Hi everyone.
Pls anyone with a contact phone number to call at IOM Lagos office? (The numbers online are not responsive, I've called over and over). I've also sent a mail though, but from experience it takes days to get a response.

I tried booking my tb test online but it says this.
I cant seem to find a way around it from here, each time I try rebooking, it gets to this stage and shows the same thing.

amnwa:
Sorry it's Leeds trinity university

Oh alright. Thank you

amnwa:
Please which of these universities is the best in terms of getting jobs and cost of living.

Lincoln university Fees: 12300,
Leeds university Fees :12300
York st john university Fees :12500

m going for data analytics / data science course

recommendation for any good cheaper schools with job opportunities is also very much welcomed

Are these for UK students or International students?
I confirmed for Leeds, the amount there is for home students.

Kbs468:
Hello Bukky. Quite an age. How are you doing and what's up with you now?

Hi Kbs, I'm doing well.
All is fine too

Sam8891:
Please What school offer this amount Please?

Co-asking please.

Mcleo007:
I guess at some point in the past, it was required. Moreso, i read somewhere it is required for Work visa, but it doesnt apply here.

Ciao!

Gracias!

Mcleo007:
You don't need police clearance for submission to UKVI if that's why you're asking. It's useless!

Ciao!

Sorry, just to be clear. Why then do people advise so?

Mattmich:
Sorry for responding late, the answer to your question is NO. IHS and VISA are paid on black market basis

Paying through dollar or pounds card.
Does it suffice?