AmbHenry92:


UKVI use Oanda to convert currencies. As at today it is 481 naira to a pound.

Tobexin:
Visa granted!

Timeline

26th Nov Application Submission

28th biometrics and interview

9th Nov collection mail came in

10th Nov passport collected with visa stamped in it!


Application centre is Ikeja . Priority service

AmbHenry92:


Yes. I know of a friend who did foundation and his first degree in Coventry UK. He returned recently and applied for an Msc in Febuary but was denied even after using Super Priority.

Reason: While the money was in his mothers account for 28 days, there was a day she made a little transaction from the account which slightly affected the required amount, even after she replaced it almost immediately, UKVI noticed the almost non-significant tranzaction in the statement and refused him visa based on that.
One sure thing is, within that 28days, the required money is not supposed to drop, even if its 1000 naira or 1kobo withdrawn.

Note: Before using Super priority one should make sure the 28days bank statement is flawless. These and some other reasons could affect a super priority applicant.

Zoey1:
As a matter of fact, immigration could arrest you for defacing the property of Federal Republic of Nigeria, so I was told even though it had expired since 2013.
Just get another one leave story for them, sorry for the stress, next time help them get a cover for it.

Candybright:

Passport can be gotten same day. You just need a relaible contact. I know for Abuja, Gwagwalada. You can collect same day

iamfelixy:
Hey guys I am in a limbo, the TLS didn't allow me submit because of a mark on my data page picture, I was told to get another passport, this passport was issued to me this year,and the immigration officer said worse passport has been used, I am really confused and depressed, please any help or advise on how I can get express passport

Zoey1:
You don't need to add the letter but you could quote the "Ref number" if its a UK refusal.

justwise:
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No, just declare it in the application form.

Zoey1:
You should clear it out with the school because both can't be valid.

LaaJiblik:


Which one was sent last?
What was the other information provided when they sent the second one?
Why would you want to use the first when there has been a second (which may suggest that the first was an error?)


My candid advise:
Send an email to the school and ask them why they sent you 2 different CAS and which one are you supposed to use.
(Eventhough I have a feeling you know that the second over-rode the first, but you just want to test the waters).

kreatorsink:
I applied but no respond yet

Wow, when did u apply?

LagosismyHome:


If you pay on Wednesday then Thursday Nov 21 becomes your day 1. ... earliest time to apply is 20th of December. Due to Christmas break if I were you I would pay for priority services , except if you want to wait for standard application

frapzkid:


Hi house been going thru this thread since page 290 . I must say I like how committed @hosey is in advising people to grab the 2 years post study Visa.
I studied in the UK (Middlesex) graduated 2018 but was sent packing immediately I felt so angry . I swore I would never consider UK as an option for masters or even settling.
Fast forward to September 2019, when Boris Johnson announced the post study Visa. On hearing the news, I first felt angry at why that strict lady called Theresa May was the prime minister at my time because I knew she did not really speak for all of the British when she said student immigrants should go home immediately after study. I know this for a fact because I did internship in a company where one of the staff told me they would love to employ international graduate trainees prior to how they did in the past to retain trainees that are successful and show hard work in the training program then would sponsor the successful trainees for tier 2 Visa.
But sadly that facility was taken from them because they can not possibly sponsor the total amount of international graduate trainees they want (companies pay an individual fee to the government for each international student they give CoS and they usually have a limit they can give out), so they look for the British or EU graduates to fill those positions whom they feel are not as hardworking, committed and determined as other international graduates.

So from someone that studied in the UK and was able to communicate with some in the professional setting, I can assure you that with the two year post study visa given, There would be lot of options open for international graduates who are smart . I would share them


Option 1
TIER 2 VISA
After studies, students would have 2 years plus the 4 months on their previous study Visa to find a job. This time is enough time to find a job that can offer them a Tier 2 Visa. During my time, I got like 4 offers from different companies in just 3 months , 3 could not sponsor my Tier 2, but one could but the time was so limited to process it (8 days before my Visa expires) . Imagine the amount of time international graduates would not have at their disposal .
Do not believe some who say getting a tier 2 job is not assured after study. As long as you play your cards right you will surely get one . In fact it is more easier to see a skilled graduate job in the UK than US . This is because most US jobs demand for experience and previous projects, but unlike the US in order to increase your chances of getting a Tier 2 job in the UK in the time period of your post study Visa., try to
1. Try to get a first class or Distinction in your degree, this would put you ahead of graduates below your classification and you will be 80% likely to get a tier 2 job before your 2 years post study runs out. Unlike Nigeria , it is quite easier and more straight forward to get a first class in Bsc or Distinction in masters

2. Do a course that is needed more in the UK. Check for courses that are needed when applying . Courses that are Computer or IT related are now at the top of the list (at least 75% likely to get a job). Other courses like Nursing, Engineering and Science.Kindly avoid courses that are not either important to the UK economy, makes you your own boss or are in high supply like Interior Design, Arts and Dance.

3. If possible try to do a PhD. Though this may not be necessary but doing a PhD in a course that is needed would surely put on the top of favoured ones by employers in the UK. But like I said before , this would not be necessary if you follow 1 and 2.


OPTION 2
WORK EXPERIENCE
As a international graduate, you will surely get work experience in your 2 years post study period which would be valued by employers in Nigeria if you eventually go back home. This experience would put you above others based in Nigeria. With a masters degree and at least 2 year British work experience, you will be able to apply EASILY for a managerial job.


OPTION 3
MARRIAGE
Marriage is another way to settle down in the UK, but sadly most international graduates who wishes to use this route have not found it easy to find a person in just 3 months as you do not expect them to make this their priority during study whether fake or real marriage.
But with 2 year post study Visa, international graduates who wishes to use this route can be able to search without haste for someone to marry (someone of their own taste) and can even start processing their marriage Visa before their post study Visa runs out .


OPTION 4
OPPORTUNITY TO MIGRATE TO OTHER WESTERN COUNTRIES

When I was in the UK, the person I stayed with was on tier 2 Visa, but his wife was finding it hard to get a visa to meet him (because of some complex issues) . So he applied for an Express entry to Canada for him and his family. I must say, it was much easier for him to get the Canadian Visa than his contemporaries in Nigeria because his points were off the roof .
This is due to the facts that he
1. Had a UK masters in an IT field
2 . Had just 2 years work experience in UK.

In addition, the Canadian Express entry has a cap in each country, applicants from Nigeria would find it harder because many would be applying unlike applicants from developed countries like UK . Since the Canada Express entry was introduced to increase immigration of skilled labour, imagine how much value would be added to an application from a skilled worker based in a developed country like UK.


In conclusion this newly announced 2 years post study will make UK a preferred choice of study .
Personally I still feel Canada is better than the UK for student path to settlement, but I think UK and US are now on the same playing field and since is easier to get a UK study Visa than in the US, I would advise many to choose the UK over US by 2020.

LagosismyHome:


Make sure you read the rules well... While 4million is a good money , it is not sufficient to submit a bank account with 4 million for UK. 4million is about 9k. UK rules states you must have tuition and maintenance in an account which easily is way more than 4million

kreatorsink:

Okay. Thanks. I am intending to go ahead with the admission given to me. I think UK is the best way to go now.

kreatorsink:



How much do you have in the account? And who is your sponsor?

Beverlyhills:
There are French language schools in Nigeria. I think You stand a better chance getting admitted into a university for masters first then you can enrol to study french whilst you study. That's if your masters study is in English. If study Language is in french, then you have to study here first.

piazon:


Why were you denied a student visa?

waynee2baba:
So no one attends the University of West London here?

electromagnito:
I have always wanted to study abroad, i graduated from a state university in Nigeria with a Nice CGPA studying Physics and Electronics, after i finished my services in 2016 i got a Job as a supervisor in an electrical company for a two month project after this project i got my admission letter from France to study so i needed to work to save up, i got a contract job at first bank..now let start the story... it has been 2years now, i feel i should share my experience, well 2years ago i was here, got admitted to france to study theoretical physics Msc. at Universite de Cergy Pontoise 20km away from central paris, i dont know if i made a mistake going to france or i should have stayed in Nigeria, when i traveled to france september 17th 2017, without little or no help. I traveled with just 750 euros, this was money i had saved up from working, because i had no one to help me. When i got to france, i went straight to my university where i paid the inscription fee of 246 euros and also registered for french class for 210 euros, the money left with me was about 480euros, i had no place to stay because i was too late to get the CROUS, i started asking myself some question on how to survive in this harsh environment i cant speak the language, so i had to stay with a course mate for somedays, i was attending lectures and thinking of what next at the same time, my brain was unstable. I finally met a Nigerian who said i can share his place but i have to pay half the rent, i told him i have just 480 with me, i will pay you 400 for 2 month and if i get a job before then i will move, by december when it was very cold, i didnt getr a job and i couldnt pay the house rent, the Nigeria guy drove me out and i almost felt like giving up plus i was till going to school in all those harsh condition, then a close friend of mine yannick who happens to be french told me he was going to talk to his mom for me since i have helped him in programming exam and he scored 16/20. So his mum accepted me and i stayed with them throughout december then i got a night job in January, so i pleaded with my friend parent that they should give me just january to move out, Note i was working all night and still go to school, Feburary 2018 i left to my own rented appartment, now life was getting better but at the stake of my education, i was able to pull through the first year having a overall grade for M1 at 11.8/20 i felt bad knowing my result in Nigeria was a way better graduating with 4.43 CGPA. Because of my love for school i decided not to give up and registered for M2, most of my professor didnt like me though because they knew i was working overnight and i was still passing their exams despite not been stable, in france the hardest master is theoretical physics trust me. M2 started and i knew this was last chance of improving my grade so i could get a phD since that was my goal before i traveled abroad, M2 was still indifferent from M1 hate from professor plus i still had to work all night to pay my bills, my house rent was 300euros per month and i still support my family in Nigeria with any amount i have. after the first session of M2 i had 11.3/20, i was not too happy because my best friend in class got 14/20, although he got a phd now in lyon, so i went insearch of internship known as stage for my masters thesis, i got a good place at ESPCI CNRS paris, so i was going to my stage and still working at night. I finished my stage this month september 2019 and also defended my Master thesis on 6th of this month. at the end of the day i graduated with an aggregated of 12.5/20. I couldnt get a Phd cause most Phd proposal are taken since i finish late, presently now, i am seraching for a phd and also thinking of coming back home since i am just 26yrs old, i have option of changing my status and be working during the night but this is not a job one can do forever, now i dont know what next for me, although i applied to phd programme in other country but no news. my advise if you dont speak french dont go to france, it is useless, after you finish, you wont get a job.

Yacine:

Visa issued!!!!
Applied 16th of September
Abuja
Approved today
Dispatched today
Anyone going to Galway next weekend?
I'm a silent follower.
Hoping those who are still waiting get good news

phychem:


Alright. Just be patient it's coming. See you in Dublin.

phychem:
Please, do I need the yellow card to enter Ireland?... Urgent response please.