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Adesinm:
When do you want to start?

I can guide you through, you can private message me.

Kayla2021:
@justwise, please kindly assist,I linked my dependants applications to mine and paid for IHS for my dependants first,however,mine had issues and the application was cancelled. I was advised to apply afresh and ask for refund for my dependants. What email would I use,meanwhile I have not paid for visa application for them.

Chemgot:
Good afternoon,

Please how sure is it for my family (wife and 1 year + daughter) to come join me probably after 3 months of getting to the UK due to the fact that the fund available could not carry us together at once and what step do I need to take as I will be doing my visa application soon?
Thanks

omabiodun:
Hello everyone, @justwise, @scooby, please I have an urgent question, during my application which I am the main applicant, I enlisted my spouse and 1-year+ daughter as a dependant. My question is if I and my wife go now how is it possible to bring in my daughter later? I had it is not possible to bring in my daughter afterwards that she can only apply with my wife (her mother). And secondly, how is it possible to go to the UK after the vignette validity expires?

Freshprince777:
Visa alert!    Visa Alert!     Visa Alert!



Visa Application submission: 11th August
Biometrics: 12th August
No non-straightforward email
No Interview
First degree was in 2009 and i did not write any note to explain...When i was praying i said to God if they need more info they shoud contact me...God did it for me.
Collection mail : 20th August
Visa collected today 23rd August

I want to appreciate each and everyone who take out their time to provide information and advice here especially Justwise... You guys are doing a good job. Kudos to you all. I said i must post my visa alert to encourage someone. Thanks and God bless.

Panacea278:
My school sent me an email that they have received my biometric residence permit .pls what does that mean.my application is at stage 4i.e it has been transferred to vac.pls help @justwise

DEMMSSHERIFAT:
i also received some emails like that asking for so many document and you will think they are real
at the end they will ask for payment and someone will call you with international number , please let us be vigilant and careful

Pattadon:
Is there anyway you can get the[b] work permit documents without making some payments?
I doubt it. [/b]
From all my search, am yet to see anyone that can send documents without asking for deposit.

dasparrow:
There are several threads that have been opened here on the travel section that tell you how to go about it. Search for those threads. Alternatively, visit the immigration office located on airport road in Abuja and make your inquiry.

IamNumeroUno:
Care to elaborate so I can sell it to the person in question without hurting their feelings?

Overview of financial requirement

The financial requirement is that you show you have enough money to support yourself while studying in the UK. Usually you’ll need to show a set amount of money for each month of your course, for up to 9 months.

If you’re applying from overseas, or if are applying in the UK but have not been here with permission for 12 months or more, you must show that you have enough money to cover your course fees (and boarding fees, if relevant) and living costs.

You might not need to provide financial evidence if you’re from an exempt country but you should still make sure you have enough funds. UK Visas and Immigration may ask you to show that you have them.

You do not need to show funds if you are applying as a Student Union Sabbatical Officer or to study as a doctor or dentist in training.

How your finance requirement is worked out
Students

The amount of money you need to show depends on:

your course fees, which are set out on your confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) Your education provider will send you the CAS once they’ve offered you a place on a course
the length of your course
whether you have already paid some money to your sponsor
your course of study or type of student permission you are applying for
where you are studying – the amount is different if you’re studying in London
if you have paid any money to your sponsor for accommodation; up to £1,334 can be deducted from the funds you need to show
your living arrangements, if you are aged under 18
If you are allowed bring dependants (your partner or children) you will also need to show you have enough money to cover their living costs.

Child Students

The amount of money you need to show depends on:

your course fees
your boarding fees if you are boarding at the institution
the length of your course
who you are living with and where you are living
If you have children under the age of 18 who you are financially responsible for and who live with you, you are not permitted to bring them with you on the Child Student route.

Types of funds you can rely on


You can show you have enough money using:

an official financial or government sponsorship or grant
a student loan from a government, government sponsored loan company, or a regulated student loans scheme
your own money
your parent’s money (if they provide a letter confirming they agree to you using it this way)
your partner’s money if your partner is present in the UK or applying at the same time
What evidence is not accepted
The following are not accepted as evidence to show you have the required amount of money:

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

bank accounts that don’t use electronic record keeping

Control of the funds

You, or the account holder (such as your parents or partner), must have control of the funds you are relying on.

You must show the funds have been held for 28 days, unless you are relying on a student loan or official financial sponsorship.

The bank statement(s) or evidence you use to show the funds have been held for 28 days must be from the 31 days before you submit your application. The 28 days is calculated from the date of the last transaction in the last dated bank statement.

Evidence you need to provide


If you have official sponsorship
To prove you have official financial sponsorship you need to show your reference number for confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS).

If your official financial sponsorship is not recorded on your CAS you’ll need to show a letter of confirmation from the official financial sponsor. If you are not sure ask your sponsor. The letter must show:

the date
the name of the financial sponsor
contact details of the financial sponsor
how long the sponsorship will last
the amount of money that is being given or confirmation that all of your fees and living costs will be covered
If you have a student loan
For student loans you need to show a student loan letter which:

is dated no more than 6 months before the date of application
confirms the loan is a student loan provided by either the relevant government or a government sponsored student loan company or an academic or educational loans scheme
confirms there are no conditions on release of the loan funds other than a successful application to study
confirms the amount of the loan
confirms the loan is for you
is on official stationery
confirms the funds will be available to you, or paid directly to the sponsor, before you begin your course
If you’re using your own money
If you’re not being financially sponsored or relying on a student loan, your funds can be held in any form of personal or building society account including a:

current account
deposit account
savings account
pension savings
investment account
Cash must be in an account that allows you immediate access.

Funds must have been acquired legally and if you were in the UK you must not have earned them when working illegally.

If you’re using your own money, or that of a parent or partner you’ll need to show you have the required amount of money in an account. You can provide:

bank statements
building society passbooks
certificates of deposit
a letter from your bank or building society
Your bank statement should show information like:

the date it was issued
your name (or the account holders name if it is your parent or partner)
the name of the bank or building society
balance on the account
You can provide a download of electronic bank statements as long as it has this information. You do not need to have these stamped by the bank.

We may do verification checks with your bank. If we’re unable to verify the funds your application may be refused.

Money in other currencies

If your money is held in a foreign currency this will be converted into pound sterling (£) using the spot exchange rate on OANDA for the date of the application.

The amount of money you have to show
Students
Your CAS will show your course fees.

The table below shows how much you need depending on your circumstances.

justwise:
@All

I have noticed recently that a lot of people are advertising or seeking for ''proof of fund'' business here and some people here are willing to help.

So this is the deal..from now on i will not only ban those advertising it, i will also ban those seeking for one and those willing to help

If you got no money to study in the UK get a proper legal loan from a registered company or bank, don't come here to seek or advertise any illegal practices.

Thank you

mimilyrics:
Here goes Justwise. I'll update as necessary.

Under the new student visa rules, 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.

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 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

5. Outstanding tuition fees.

6. Maintenance requirements:
a. £1,334 monthly (for up to 9 mo ths) 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:

a. Your bank statement or your parents bank statement to show your funds (tuition fees + maintenance).
The money must be 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.

The only family members that can sponsor you (give you their account statement to use) are your parents or legal guardian.
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.

If using your guardian's statement, you need to include court document appointing the person as your guardian. This guardian must have been appointed by the court when you were below 18 years.

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 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

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

FOR DEPENDANTS
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.

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

d. Your children only: Child(ren)'s birth certificate showing you as their parent.

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).

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://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk/sort/country-nationality/pbs_dependant_partner_out_uk?_ga=2.266335631.125829891.1608378020-1159481724.1592400843

Child dependant application link: https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk/sort/country-nationality/pbs_dependant_child_out_uk?_ga=2.27768124.125829891.1608378020-1159481724.1592400843

COSTS.
1. Visa fee: £348 . 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
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: 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.

yormieK:
Good day all @Justwise @TheguyfromHr asking for a friend in the UK.
Is it possible for her (pregnant) to invite her mother to be with her for the period of when she deliver her baby. Its her first baby and she prefers her mom more to any other care. Fill a visit application for her using her student status for invite

giselle237:
@justwise please this thread is heading to page 900... it is a lot. Abeg cut it short now mazi. Thanks.

MissOwaa:
Yes, my training is on the same level with masters. It's a post graduate course in Education that leads to a teaching qualification. It's for 11 months Or is there any other criteria I should have looked out for? Please let me know.

MissOwaa:
I applied as a student and he's my dependent, I only paid for priority cause my resumption date was close.

Hmmm, it is well
Thank you

MissOwaa:
Good day all,

Please I need help understanding something, I applied for a Student visa with my husband. I'm going for a PGCE Course.

I applied 20 working days ago (priority ) and no reply till now though I got a non straight forward mail 2 working days after my application.

Upon contacting the UKVI, they replied and said they are running *mandatory checks* .

Please has anyone come across this, and what does it mean?

I've contacted my banks and they said they've not been contacted by the embassy.

Please can someone explain what mandatory checks mean and the criteria they use to pick who gets checked.

@justwise @ralph @lexus and other gurus please help.

I resume physically on the 1ST of September and attendance is compulsory. With all these going on I'm at wits end on what to do!

Please I help me understand
Thank you.

Bebeda007:
What of a Social media Influencer? Does it mean that you have to stop posting on your page? What about posting on Tiktok? Aye mi te mi bami

Davidganna10:
so what do you suggest he do if he created the content before acquiring student visa?

Davidganna10:
I believe that is a passive income and as such may not count as an hourly job as far as you did not record, edit or upload your content during school term but during holidays because it may exceed 20hr/week stipulated. Also they may not notice, but to be on a safe side do what is contain in your visa. With post study visa, you can decide to fry akara at London, roast corn in Liverpool or decide to open a provision store in Manchester

ccurrie:
@Babababy @Justwise @fificole
Please this working 20hours is it just for work in the UK? Or does it apply to working elsewhere? For example if i have a job working 30hrs in Dubai, is it in breach of my visa conditions? I like to be 100percent compliant. So if it's applicable to work elsewhere I can know to reject the Dubai offer and do just UK 20hrs or ask that the Dubai hrs be reduced to 20hrs.
Please help people. Thank you.

Maxwell08:
https://www.nairaland.com/6331164/uk-student-visa-tier-4

Haywhy3233:
Yes it’s a diplomatic document issued at the foreign affairs commission but unfortunately he used a fake one and I can’t even access my information.

mercauly:
Hello everyone, please I need an advice from Justwise and other gurus in the forum. I have unconditional offer from GCU and University of Aberdeen, I have paid tuition deposit to GCU for over 3 weeks now and my POF has matured since 20th of july, since then 3 weeks ago, I have been mailing the GCU requesting for CAS but no response uptill now.
Just yesterday I sent the same POF statemen to university of Aberdeen and they confirmed it that yesterday and gladly issued me CAS statement this morning without tuition deposit or pre-CAS interview.
My question now is can I apply for visa with the TB result carrying glasgow adress? And my POF is 1.5m below the required amount for me and my dependant (wife). I have the 1.5m that I can pay to the school but I'm afraid as it may not reflect in the CAS statement before I apply for visa. Is there a way I can manage using the same POF and TB result for visa application. So that I will just request for refund of my deposit from GCU. Thank you

Lindakam:
@Amylew @justwise

Please for a friend who just left his job some weeks ago does it affect his visa application

Hopeful123:
yes I have the original copy with me.
I really don't know what could have cause this. from what i have gathered UI changed the look of their certificate in recent years. Those of us that graduated long time ago have a different look. But I believe they should be familiar with that. I really don't know what they check. But whatever they check it is a big error from their side.

Hopeful123:
Hi All,

I received a refusal letter from Pretoria today.

Reason they give is that my certificate that i used 5 years to obtain is not genuine.

"You have submitted a 2008 Bachelor of Science degree certificate in your name
which was purportedly issued by the University of Ibadan. However examination
of the document by a forgery officer have led to the conclusion that this
document is not genuine. These checks have been documented in a document
examination report (DER) held by our office. I am satisfied that you have
submitted a false document in support of your application. Your application is
therefore refused under Paragraph 9.7.1 (a) of the Immigration Rules."

They examined scanned copy ooo and reached conclusion. no email for confrimation or verificationwas sent to school because I already checked with school this afternoon.

Please i need advise. Administrative review takes a long time from what I have been reading here. Please any advise is welcome

@Justwise et al

Thanks all