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KanoFirstSon:
Now the banger

Why are Nigerians always involved in a crime in another man’s country only to start crying fowl tomorrow? We tend to spoil things for other Nigerians. Why?

2Lynx:
Hello, good morning @justwise and @disguy, please I would like to know if it is possible to drop some official travel links of some schools and consulates or links or YouTube links.

mimilyrics:
You can apply for your visa at most, 6 months before your course start date but you can only travel at most, 1 month before your course start date.
Stop!!! Important advice before you continue: https://www.nairaland.com/6719932/living-uk-life-immigrant-part-2#105186938
REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT VISA
Application link: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/apply

1. Your passport.

2. CAS statement (this includes your CAS number and sponsor details). You don't need to upload this as it is an electronic document that the ECO has access to. Just filling the CAS information on your application is ok.

3. Academic evidence and documents detailed on CAS.

4. TB test result (from IOM only). See booking details here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-nigeria/tuberculosis-testing-in-nigeria#attending-the-clinic

5. Outstanding tuition fees.

6. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/financial-evidence-for-student-and-child-student-route-applicants
a. £1,334 monthly (for up to 9 months) for within London (this includes schools in the Greater London area and all the London boroughs). This means that you need to show £1,334 * 9 for your maintenance.
b. £1,023 monthly (for up to 9 months) for outside London. This means that you need to show £1,023*9 for your maintenance.


7. FINANCE EVIDENCE: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/financial-evidence-for-student-and-child-student-route-applicants


a. You can use your bank statement or your parents bank statement to show your funds (tuition fees + maintenance).
The money must be kept in the account for 28 days before application; the end of the 28 days must not be older than 31 days before your application.
Note: Your application date is the date of your online submission, not your biometrics date.
The only family members that can sponsor you (give you their account statement to use) are your parents or legal guardian(s).
If using your parents' account(s), you need your birth certificate which has your parents' name as your parents to prove your relationship to them.
Note: You can only use your partner’s money if your partner is present in the UK or applying at the same time as you.

If using your guardian's statement, you need to include a court document appointing the person as your guardian. This guardian must have been appointed by the court when you were below 18 years.
Note 1: If your funds are held in an account that is not in £, the ECO will convert the funds in your account using the exchange on the day of your online application as calculated on: https://www1.oanda.com/currency/converter/
Note 2: You cannot use overdrafts, bitcoin savings, stocks and shares, pensions, bank accounts that are not regulated by the financial regulatory body in the country you’re applying from or bank accounts that don’t use electronic record keeping.
Note 3: You can use current accounts, deposit accounts, savings accounts, pension savings, investment accounts.
Note 4: When paying your visa/HIS fees, your bank will not use Oanda rates.
Note 5: Please leave your funds in your account till you get your visa to avoid stories that touch. If it is used to pay your fees, you must have the receipt ready incase the ECO requests for a fresh bank account statement covering longer periods.
Note 6: Prepare for an interview even if the possibility is low so that you are ready for any eventuality.

b. You can also submit a sponsorship letter (see sample here: https://docs.gre.ac.uk/rep/sas/example-sponsorship-letter ) if you're sponsored by
i. Her Majesty’s (UK) Government
ii. The applicant’s home (Nigerian, in this case) government
iii. the British Council
iv. an international organisation eg. UNICEF, UN, WHO etc.
v. an international company (a company that actively operates in 2 or more countries)
vii. a university (eg. The university where you will be studying).
viii. a UK independent school.

c. Loan letter, if you are in receipt of an educational loan. The loan must be in your name. See link for details: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/financial-evidence-for-student-and-child-student-route-applicants
Note: The loan letter must confirm that there are no conditions on release of the loan funds other than a successful application to study.
It must also confirm that the funds will be available to you, or paid directly to the sponsor, before you begin your course.


8. Consent letter: You'll also need a letter from your parent(s) or guardian that states that they consent to you using the funds in the account for which evidence has been submitted. This is only applicable if using their bank statements. See sample here: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.westminster.ac.uk/sites/default/public-files/general-documents/Example%2520of%2520parent%2520consent%2520letter.doc&ved=2ahUKEwjVuYnvs9rtAhX7UxUIHR04C3cQFjALegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw23ibrOLrlQod4FOobTdsJp

9. ATAS certificate, if your course requires it.

10. Consent letter: Under 18s will also need a consent letter from both parents or their guardian consenting to their visa application, their living arrangements in the UK and their travel to the UK. See example here (edit as required): http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=29499

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/immigration/tier-4-application/supporting-documents#consent

Graduate visa (after your studies) https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa
Cost: Visa - £700 + IHS (£624 per year * 2 for Masters programmes and £624 per year * 3 for PhDs) = £1,948 (Masters) and £2,572 (PhDs).

FOR DEPENDANTS: Your family must be in the UK as your dependant under the Student visa for them to qualify as your dependants under the Graduate visa route. This means that they must apply to join you more than 6 months to the end of your course since BRPs are not issued for any visa below 6 months.
a. Spouses only: Marriage certificate.

b. Spouses and Children: Maintenance evidence: Bank statement showing £845 monthly * 9 months for within London or £680 monthly * 9 months for outside London. This must be in the account for at least 28 days; the end of the 28 days must not be older than 31 days before your application.

For dependant spouses, the money can be in your account or your partner's account.

For dependant children, the money can be in either parent's account.
Note: If applying shortly after the main applicant, be ready to show evidence of the main applicant’s funds (ie. Bank statements showing that he/she still has part of the money that hasn’t been spent on tuition or living expenses, rent/tuition receipts and any other document to prove that the money is not being recycled).

c. Spouses and children: TB test certificate (From IOM only)

d. Your child(ren) only: Child(ren)'s birth certificate showing you as their parent.
Note: If you’re taking care of a family member who’s now like a child to you and you’d like to take this child with you to the UK, you must provide an adoption certificate, court document showing that you have been appointed as the child’s legal guardian or granting you parental responsibility over the child.
These documents must be dated before the child turns 18 (ideally while the child is under age 16).

e. Spouse or parent's Biometric Residence Permit if they are already in the UK, their vignette /GWF number if they have gotten their vignette but are still in Nigeria or if they are awaiting their application decision.

f. For spouses, you can include pictures of you and your spouse to prove that your marriage is genuine and subsisting or communication evidence (if you have lived apart prior to your application especially in cases where the spouse has travelled to the UK already). You can also use joint accounts, letters from your doctor, joint properties amongst many others to show that your marriage is real.

g. For children only: consent letter signed by both parents or legal guardian. See sample here (edit as required): http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=29499

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/immigration/tier-4-application/supporting-documents#consent

h. Your passport.

i. IHS payment. No need to upload your IHS receipt as the payment is automatically linked to the application for which it was made.

Partner application link: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/family-members
https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk/sort/live-in-crown-dependency/pbs_dependant_partner_out_uk?uid=5e9d2286-149e-48dc-a7cb-4fb2333ca8fa

Child dependant application link: https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk/sort/live-in-crown-dependency/pbs_dependant_child_out_uk?uid=79477a63-f4e1-4391-9811-6368465d1b8a

COSTS.
1. Visa fee: £475 . For further info, check on costs and requirements check https://www.gov.uk/student-visa

2. TB test fee: currently N57,800. Check for booking, cost, and updated information here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-nigeria/tuberculosis-testing-in-nigeria

3. IHS cost: Currently £470 for each year of your course plus £235 for the extra 4-6 months granted in addition to the duration of your course.
Calculate how much your IHS will cost here: https://www.immigration-health-surcharge.service.gov.uk/checker/type

4. Optional processing service fees. Check here for more info: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/2020
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-1-july-2021
a. Priority: £220 (application processed, ideally, within 5 working days)
b. Super priority: £956 (application processed, ideally, within 24 hours)
c. For other value-added services, check
https://pos.tlscontact.com/abv_en/added-value-services
Note: This can sometimes be suspended due to large volumes of applications or certain unforeseen situations.

Note: For single parents who want to travel with their under-18 child(ren) but not with the child(ren)'s other parent, you will need a death certificate, sole custody order or any other legal document that shows that the child(ren)'s other parent isn't in the picture anymore.
Also, having detailed childcare plans while you study helps – contact nurseries/schools around your area to give you an idea of how to weave this into your application.
The onus is on you to prove that your situation is compelling enough for the ECO to grant you and your child(ren) visas without the other parent.

After you arrive: https://www.nairaland.com/6719932/living-uk-life-immigrant-part-2
1. For rooms and accommodation:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/
https://www.spareroom.co.uk/
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/
https://www.zoopla.co.uk/
2. Apply for your NI as soon as possible after you arrive and pick up your BRP. https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance
3. Register on the electoral roll – this is good if you plan to build a life here. https://www.gov.uk/electoral-register
4. Apply for your provisional driving licence – this comes in handy as proof of address and form of ID. https://motoring.dvla.gov.uk/service/DvoConsumer.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=FAP&_nfls=false
5. Sign up on job sites
For NHS jobs (they usually have 0-hour contracts, part-time and permanent contracts), https://www.healthjobsuk.com/
https://www.cv-library.co.uk/
https://uk.indeed.com/
https://www.totaljobs.com/

donogaga:
Exactly my point.

There's no way her POF would still be on her account at this present time. Reason being that she must have paid for accommodation, Tuition installment payment, feeding, logistics etc..... The POF must have been depleted by now
Bro, you have a good case, do the needful, it will end in praise.

elenengine:
@justwise @kannykale @luchybianca.
When can someone switch from dependant Visa to tier 2.
If it actually successful, is that person still subjected to the main applicant that brought him In into the UK.
How can it be done.

bunmiann:
Good evening everyone.
While filling my baby’s form for dependant I didn’t sign the third party declaration part. What can I do now?
Our biometrics is on Tuesday
@justwise and all

Igbamatigbi:
Hello everyone, I came into UK October last year for a two year course, I intend to brin my kids and spouse in April God's grace.
Will they still pay the two years IHS fees? Please anyone that has gone through should please tell me

Someone said they will still pay the two years, so I decided to ask here for confirmation.
Thank you

Pearlyfaze:
He said I will make both payments once I receive the order but 440 cash and 50 online.

Pearlyfaze:
Good morning Dear Ancestors, Please I need advice. I placed an order for items through Facebook, They seller is requesting that I give him the following
1. My email address for him to send a payment link.
2. I will pay him 95% cash on Delivery and 5% through payoneer which he will send to my email.

Please advise if I should run or keep insisting on paying via transfer.

Contra5:
The person should apply for it. Universities aren't being generous. The UK Government disbursed a huge £££ to all universities in England (I want to believe same for other parts) to cushion the effect of Covid-19 on students as they had written to the universities and parliament to refund their tuition fees and monies paid for accommodation. If a particular university didn't announce it, trust me the money is being disbursed underground. They dip into it whenever any student come forward for such. People had nothing to eat in Nigeria during lock down now. Did it not affect the person emotionally and psychologically? You need the money take care of yourself �

Tonyyyu:
Sorry to bother you again, which of the options addresses my situation of waiting decision...I found a way to send paid email but its for application outside the UK...should I do that?

Tonyyyu:
I couldn't find for application from within uk...can you please share the link ?

fatima04:
Agreed, De Montfort was one of the few unis that gave a decent amount like twice to thrice. A school like Coventry opened the portal and gave a deadline, only for them to turn around and say No more funds as it is first come first serve, despite still within the deadline application.
My advise, apply ASAP because some schools can be funny

Tonyyyu:
I got 1k from Coventry uni... does anyone know how else to contact UKVI from within uk ?? the wait is tiring

GableEnd:
It was an email they sent that I should send my CV

GableEnd:
So if it's for a year it might be genuine right?

GableEnd:
Thank you Justwise
Really I don't known may be that money for a year or month

GableEnd:
I don't know, but I think is dollar

GableEnd:
Please can anybody share his/ her experience on an offer from London for a job of 43k per month.
There this website that I applied for job about 2 years ago, an email was sent to me some days back that I should send my CV if am interested in the work.

And I just applied for my passport

Please I need your advice on what to do
How long can I wait before replying the mail?

Aprokodaughter:
Uk schools have been giving out hardship funds since 2020 lockdown. Some gave funds for rent. Some for coronavirus. Some gave both and other funds to students last year as well.

canadaishome:
Guys o
Someone I know needs advice.

So our uni is giving out funds for those experiencing financial difficulty.
https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/finance-funding/funding-and-scholarships/4550-coronavirus-fund

He said he wants to apply and I'm not sure what to tell him especially as international students have claimed that we have funds at the time of visa application.

uulove:
I sent you an email. Please reply. I may be able to advise you on this.

Don1Dee:
What's the implication of touching the money, @justwise?

RIZE554:
First, the Rules. Appendix C, paragraph 1A (ca)(ii) requires that

the funds will remain available [in your account, or your parent’s account, or as funding from your official financial sponsor] unless used to pay for course fees and living costs;

If you want to use the money for fees please go ahead don't be afraid of anything. If you have to justify it for any reason you keep the receipt of the sent fees and other evidence so that if for any reason or somehow they check your current balance (which I don't know how possible this is but who knows) you can defend it by presenting the receipt of what the money was used for.

DhammiBB:
Good day everyone,

I just got a mail response from UKVI,
Pls what does this mean..? Does that mean I have to leave the UK after 6 months..? I applied for a dependent Visa and my hubby course ends in May 2022 tho he still has the right to stay till Oct 2022 as stated on his BRP card..

@justwise @kennykale @babababy… Any other person who has an idea pls.

Pls help out.

MAIL ATTACHED BELOW

canadaishome:
Can the postal order be bought at anytime?

Or it must be after the application is done and paid for online.
My second question also is for a minor whose surname doesn't match with the parent's surname, can the card name matching the surname of the applicant requirement be an issue in this instance?

Endlessgrace:
@justwise, please what’s the process for the fast track? Do i fill the form on their website and then do a walk-in?

DhammiBB:
Question alert.!!!

Pls be kind while answering this… I just want to know

Here’s the question.;

Do you have to travel back to your home country if you’re changing from a dependent visa to a tier 4 Visa..?

Cc @justwise @babababy @all other gurus on this forum..!!