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AyaE:
Hello Guys, my grant just came in today!!!!
Thanks to everyone who has contributed on this thread one way or the other on this thread. It has helped immensely.
My time line:
Submitted application-31st July 2019
Conditional offer- 15th July 2019
CoE- 24th November 2019
Biometrics- 27th December 2019
Submitted Visa Application- 25th January 2020
IELTS Score- 7.0 (I had a minimum band score of 7.0 so my average was 7.0). I got a waiver from the school so I didn't need IELTS for school admission. My agent advised I write one for visa so I did.
School- Flinders University
Sponsor's account: My maternal uncle. Submitted 2 bank statements. One had 18m and the other was a fixed deposit account that matures every 30days. It had 13m.
Course- Social work (masters)
BSc- Microbiology

Submitted my credentials, letter from sponsor, proof of relationship to sponsor (uncle & Mum's NPC) and sponsor's account statement. I didn't submit payslips or my account statement sha.
Challenges faced: I already had an MSc in Microbiology so applying for a second masters was what I had to prove. Plus, with Social Work being a high risk course I had to write a convincing SOP. (I [b]can share that with anyone interested [/b]cos mehn this took me like a month to write). My work experience was also a bonus cos I work as a care assistant.
Sometime in December the bank statement I used for the school admission could no longer be used cos he had to move the funds to another bank for investment reasons. He had to submit another letter to this effect. He also had to back it up with the fixed deposit account.
School resumes on Monday so if anyone could help with flight and accommodation links, I'd be most grateful.

Thank God!!!!!!!

chibertha:
It is not I was replying to the person who asked the question.
I married a long time ago.

Gokoyer0:
Does stipend( cost of living with house rent) included? If it's not included, I will go to USA.

Our people in UK will not tell everything they are going through. You can imagine paying Electricity bills of 300pounds alone.

chibertha:
I will get my visa from Germany then come home and get married and then apply for his I-20 then he can join me.

Moshkom:
Here are some of the visa decision-making factors that consulates consider:

1. The purpose of the visit: The consulate will evaluate the applicant's intent and the purpose of their visit to the country. The applicant must be able to prove that their visit is for a legitimate reason, such as tourism, business, or study.

2. Ties to the home country: The consulate will evaluate the applicant's ties to their home country, such as family, job, or property. This helps determine if the applicant is likely to return home after their visit or if they may overstay their visa.

3. Financial stability: Consulates will evaluate if the applicant has sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay in the country. This helps determine if the applicant is likely to become a burden on the host country's resources or if they have enough funds to support themselves throughout their stay.

4. Consistency of information: The consulate will evaluate the consistency of the information provided by the applicant during the interview and the documents submitted. Any discrepancies or inconsistencies may raise concerns and lead to a visa denial.

5. Security concerns: Consulates will evaluate if the applicant poses any security risks to the host country. This may involve background checks or other security measures.

Based on these factors, the consulate will make a decision whether to approve or deny the visa application. While the decision is made quickly, the consulate takes all of these factors into consideration to ensure that the applicant meets the requirements for the visa.

- Anon

Olivagold:
Good evening.

Sequel to your words on giving your write up on your SOP,i write in request for it boss.

Thanks and God bless you sir.

PristineSteve:
Well Done Britishcoins
Oyo is my town & I am based in Oyo.
You have done a great job so far especially having to supervise it yourself & have this nice building.

I am an Estate Surveyor & Valuer and my office is in Owode. I have nice property deals around town. We can meet whenever you are chanced.
Well done.

mekmolly:
Yeah, I got my visa outside Nigeria!!

gracespeakss:
I got my visa outside Nigeria.
It came in yesterday.

mekmolly:
Yeah, I got my visa outside Nigeria!!

Okattamgbee:
Congratulations Sir.

Kindly assist me with your FORM A plug.

Thank you.

Moloncho:
I recently got my visa grant on Jan 31st. Institution of study is at UNSW. I earlier recommended Expert Education and Visa Services. They saw me through the process after my sch requested I nominate an agent for GTE statement. They also processed my visa.
Visa lodged on Dec 30th
Medicals on Jan 15th
Biometrics on Jan 16th
Visa granted on Jan 31st.

OAOA:
I used OAA Study for mine, they're good

ChikeGreat:
I don't know any of these.

I worked with Funsea Global as my agent.

ChikeGreat:
Hello House,

Your comments have been very helpful and hopeful for me here.

I just got my VISA grant this morning.

I got my COE to Australian Catholic University (ACU) on Nov 27, 2022.

Applied for VISA Dec 15, 2022
Biometrics Dec 28, 2022
Medicals Dec 29, 2022

Visa Grant: Jan 31, 2023

I did all I could do, and backed it up with prayer.

To all of you still waiting, just have faith and believe.

afam4life:
No. But hope you indicated that you married?

hustla:

Chiaka:
Nigeria is Fraud!!

Heterodox:
It doesn't change his phone signature.

Ckonnet:
Stupid set of people, this country needs total overhauling.

tsephanyah:
Igbo Christians will vote obi
Yoruba Yoruba muslims will vote tinubu
Atiku will be voted by everyone

Obi will lose massively
Tinubu will be shocked in many places.

Landslide Victory for Atiku

I swear Atiku will win

All this loudmouth delusional obi supporters can yarn dust from now till kingdom comes

Heterodox:
You know I can get your address from this post right?

moogee:
Yes, Australia Visa from the Uk ( if you reside in the UK) does not need a biometrics as UK and Australia share data. Did mine without biometrics.

DennisEche:

America is a country that cares for her Citizens. If na naija person dem hold for Russia, Just know that OYO is your case. God bless America. The idea is don't leave anyone behind!!!!!!

Najdorf:
People always try to overanalyze transcripts. My own opinion is that these VOs simply have a quota of rejected applicants to meet and they sometimes select them at random. You'll see some people, no funding, no home ties and their given their visa. You'll see others that have used everything complete yet get rejected.

It's all just grace

honeyade:
Interview Experience 3 DAYS ago
VISA Status: Denied
Lagos Embassy
*Please read through my experience, and kindly share any recommendations for positive results next time.*


Me: Good morning ma’am
VO: Good morning, please can you hand over your passport and I-20? (I handed it over through the space created to give documents)
VO: can you tell me what your program is about?
Me: it’s an LLM program in Intellectual property law, it’s an area of law made to protect the rights of creatives and this includes their craft, literal work or music in order for their rights to not be infringed by unauthorized persons
VO: okay, so who is finding this program
Me: my parents and brother
VO: what do they do for a living starting with your brother
Me: my brother is a cyber security expert at XYZ(big multinational TECH company), my mum is a textile trader and my dad retired as a GM of a company into his commercial farming business
VO: what is their monthly income
Me: my brother’s annual income...
VO: no I want his monthly income
Me: oh his monthly income is about $15,000, my mum’s monthly depends on the quantity of textiles sold a month but about N2.5m and my dad is in his harvest period and this month alone he made N20m from sales of his produce
VO: okay, how much do you make a month?
Me: 250,000
VO:Is that in naira
Me: yes 250,000 naira. I am a lawyer
VO: Oh you're a lawyer, how many years now
Me: 2 years
VO: okay, have you traveled before?
Me: yes, I’ve traveled to Dubai and other African countries while I was younger for the holidays
Officer: okay
……..typing something for about a minute……
Officer: I’m sorry the US immigration service won’t be granting you a US visa and the reasons behind this decision has been revealed on this piece of paper ( handed over my passport and a blue piece of paper)
Me: okay, thank you
Officer: you’re welcome and have a nice day

Smile4mee01:
Your wife may be in a better position to study since she is younger and that will earn her more points. But alot of things come into getting PR here. Where you study ? what course you study ? is the course in demand or in the SOL ( Skilled occupation list ) ? Your Phd is also good as it earns you lots of points but if you will be close to 45 around when they are considering your application, its may not work.

I would not recommend you and your wife studying simultaneously because its expensive, who takes care of the kids. of would you pay child care cost ?

USA too is very good. infact some people migrate from here to USA. USA remains the hub of economics opportunities . Also the immigration there may not be straight forward.

Personally, i encourge anyone to go where they can thrive. once you enter. You will get to know things as you go by. For example I have met Master holders who could not get PR with thier Msc, but later got PR by studying carpentry, or being a chef. Its only when you are on ground that you can see or hear these things.