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Ikky2020:
Thank you for all the replies. God bless you all. I don’t intend to wed him here but come back home in May to do so. So I will have a look at the form on line and see if it’s doable from here.
He has travelled before and stayed in Amsterdam for four years on study visa but long time ago, he has also been to Uk and Canada from work.
I will confirm from the man if the cost was for prime time or not.
Thanks once again all of you. Really appreciate.
I will probably be back once we get married and ready to make the spouse application.
Ps: someone told me the Ikoyi registry is the only one recognised in Lagos? How true is this?

Ogunkomayaf:
Hello All,

I am a prospective PhD student in the UK. I will be leaving October, 2020 by God's grace but, the issue I have presently is that I will be obviously pregnant before the interview date. I have never done such interview before. Do they allow pregnant PhD students for interview?

I will be very glad if I can get a reply please. This is so urgent.

gsk4reality:
After completing my one year bsc top up course Can I apply for masters immediately after my masters in the UK (provided am given two years post study visa)

Or do I have to come back to Nigeria to apply for Masters..?

dannycrane77:
Hello house. Just an update on my 6 months pregnant cousin who I made enquires for PHD. Her visa was granted together with her husband and child. She came in to the UK on the 27th the exact start date of her visa no issues regarding her pregnancy at all.
Want to say a big thank you @Justwise and the entire house. God bless

Calypso1234:
Good day @Justwise & all the gurus helping people on this thread, please I have a question o.
I did biometrics on the 5th of Dec, application transferred to DMC same day & application receipt acknowledgement on the 11th Dec.
I got a call from the home office in London on the 19th from a UK phone number, the guy said he tried calling my HR office to confirm my work documents which I submitted but the line ain’t going through & requested that I give him alternate numbers to call which I gave him & also told him to keep trying the number in my application form & that the number is correct, he asked me to call it out & I did. I also told him that my company has its head office in London & that he can also double check the authenticity of my docs from them. He told me that’s a great idea. Please is this a good or bad sign? I have never read on this thread that Visa Officers call applicants for such.

Ikky2020:
@justwise. My fiancé is applying for a visiting visa in January to the Uk. He is a contractor and has a closing balance of 7+M in the business Acct, with over 2M in the personal Acct. He is applying for 6 months visiting as we plan to wed in May 2020.
I am settled here with a good job and my own house. I hold a British passport.
We got introduced to a guy that a close friend has used several times in processing Uk and shenge visa. He gave a list that included 98k for visa fee, 30k as uploading fee, 50k as users fee, 40k hotel and tickets etc. I was surprised and brought to his attention the home office visa fee of 12something dollars, less than 50 k. He gave me loads of excuses and maintained the embassy has all this hidden charges.
Officially we have a list of what is needed to apply for a visa, please can you give me a list of what is needed? Also why insist on hotel and ticket reservations ? Is that the norm? My fiancé is 58yrs old with a good Business in Nigeria.
Please @justwise and the very knowledgeable team of helpers, give me pointers for this application. Thank you all and happy � celebrations.

aijay998:
So what can be done in this case?

aijay998:
So what if you touch the money after printing your statement of account, would that be a problem?

LagosismyHome:
Of course I understand the intention of the money and the purpose of the requirement . Ideally nobody should fall out of status and should be self sufficient for at least one year

However there is no where on the official guide does it says the money should be in place after those 28days .

Mallamsaka:
good day sir I want to go and meet my big mummy in london she is not really feeling fine what can I do

LagosismyHome:
I see this comment but is this evidence based.... the rules states the money in the account for 28 days.

That's all...

are we Nigerians the one adding pepper and salt to the rule that the money cannot be touched .

LagosismyHome:
No preference ........it was here i heard WR for the first time and then i used it and it went seamlessly and always used them . Never checked transferwise and azimo.

Kodia007:
House kindly help me on this refusal letter, actually my agent made a big blunder by posing me as a wealthy businessman maybe bcoz of how he see me and also my running account which involved big inflow cash which actually true. Plss I need your advise on next step to take

nomad26:
2 years ago, I did treasury bills for my mum without physically going into the bank. We drafted a letter with the investment instructions, my mum signed it, then it was scanned and emailed to her relationship manager. This was for diamond bank (now access).

davide470:
Sterling Bank does it through their i-invest. (https://i-investng.com/)

Also, almost all the top i-banks in Nigeria have an online platform to invest in T-bills (be you home / abroad). For abroad, you have to notarize your utility bill and passport (if foreign).

Aphrodite007:
To the best of my knowledge no, it can’t be done online. Someone has to walk into the bank on your half to do it. When you do it the first time, you can then manage it (re-invest) online.

If you have filled an indemnity form with your bank (I think that’s what it’s called) you won’t have to walk in physically, you will just contact your bank via email to make investments on your behalf.

Royalejr:
Well I think you can write an instruction (signed) directing the bank to book TB at prevailing rate for you and debit your account for it. Then scan and send to the relationship officer managing your account (if u don’t have their contact, send a mail to contact Centre of the bank - they should get it for you)

Newbetterphase:
Hello Pals,

I will do tuberculosis test on the 27th December and apply for Ukvi afterwards and I still want to do standard visa, because I don't have money for priority.

Please I want to know if I am safe.

My school resumes on 27th of January with extension period til 17th of February.

@justwise

opomulero:
mornin all
when can someone start withdrawal on account submitted for uk visa

jamela:
That's what I'm not sure of. I know for sure I can't do another masters in a science field because it wouldn't demonstrate academic progression (considering I already have a science PhD). While an MBA is more business inclined. I would like to know if I can still do an MBA given my circumstances.

jamela:
Hi thanks for your response Justwise,

If the new 2 year PSW will be applied directly to the Tier4 visa when its initially granted for the MBA, then I see why it would take me past the 8 year study limit, and hence I wont be getting it.
but if i am issued with 18months only Tier 4 visa and required to apply separately after completion of the course for the PSW, then I should be safely within my 8 year limit right? (I am not currently studying, as i'm on DES, my current total study period is 6years5months and I still have 19 months before I use up the 8 year study cap).

I know Tier 2 is what everyone says, but I am worried about where to get the 1 year from if the employers refuse to extend past the 3 years. Also I have heard to switch to another Tier 2, the new employer needs to conduct RLMT. So I might as well just do the MBA for 18 months, start PSW and get any job i want free of sponsorship and RLMT for 2 years then apply for ILR.

jamela:
Hi Justwise and good fellows in the house,

I am currently on my Doctorate Extension Scheme visa after completion of my PhD. The following is a summary of my situation.

Summary:
Point 1: I'm currently enroute a comfortable 6 years in UK continuous residence and hope to make the 10 year ILR.
Point 2: I have spent 5 of this 6 continuous years studying without breaks. the 6th current year is on a Doctoral extension scheme (1 year visa) expiring next year.
Point 3: I now need to earn 4 years more to qualify for the 10 year ILR.

However,
Point 4: The UK has an 8 year maximum study cap. As I have also held a previous (since expired) tier 4 visa on a masters course for 17 months (i.e the standard 1 year 5 months visa), it doesn't count towards continuous residence now. This is because I went back to Nigeria after I completed it and spent more than 180 days there before returning to the UK to study again. Even so, this study period is still counted by the UK Home Office as 1 year 5 months used towards the 8 year study cap.

Therefore,
Point 5: My total study period in the UK so far adds up to 6 years 5 months, which leaves me with 19 months (1year 7 months) left to use on the 8 year study cap. (but remember point 3 above).

At Present:
I learnt about the return of the Post study work scheme, though it isn't yet in effect, I heard it would only be valid for those graduating from 2021 onwards.

My Intention:
I plan to leave the UK after my DES expires next year for 6 months and return in less than 180 days to start the MBA. (This gives me 6 months of continuous residency even though I wouldn't be present in the UK for that time as long as I return within 180 days).

After the MBA programme:
6months (outside UK) + 18 months (MBA) = 2 years
Post study work visa = 2 years
This adds up to the 4 years that I need to qualify for ILR.

Questions:
Will the new PostStudyWork visas start automatically after 2021 Masters completion, or these would have to be applied for?
Is it possible for me to apply for an 18 month MBA course, even though I now have a PhD?
Does anyone know any UK universities that offer 18 month MBA programmes that begin in March/April 2021?

Would there be any issues with my current situation and intentions above?
Other suggestions are welcome.

mekanta7:
Please someone should help a brother. My questions are:

1. My mom wants to sponsor me. How much should be in her account before i can apply for visa.
2. In the case of self sponsor, how much is advised to be in my account.
3. Is English test mandatory for visa application.

My tuition is 11,700. Im to make a deposit of 4400 before my CAS can be issued.

University of Salford
University of Bolton
.....

Please help a brother.

funk:
@ justwise and everyone... Please what is your take on schools outside london with satelite campuses in London. I got admission into one and I will like to know if they are recognized by UKVI.
I meana school like coventry london campus.

Influential101:
how is it obsolete ? something that's very active

https://www.nairaland.com/4478747/diy-guide-australian-permanent-resident

NONNYG:
Check UAE/QATAR thread

mascot87:
Oh really, so you have been stalking me for more than a year begging? That's very interesting.
If u experience one quarter of what I have experienced in life, you probably would have been dead by suicide now but what do you know. Seating at your comfort zone and dishing out insult because you think you can. When life hits you and you experience the other side of life,you will get sense. Then you will know that even when you have a job that pays you more than 500k monthly, you will still be living a miserable life.

mascot87:
justwise, you insulted me yesterday and banned me till 2021 because you think I am a professional begger. I curse you today that all that I have gone through in life should befall you. You will cry and you will see no one to console you. Oh you think I enjoy my present condition right? justwise, you will experience everything I have experienced then you will know what life is. Just because everything is going on well for you then you think you can mock others that are struggling with life. The only reason why you will be free from this curse is only if I am lying with my condition. But if everything I say happen to me till the extent that I beg people for feeding, justwise, you can never escape this curse that will remain permanent in your life.

Made4NaijaM4N:
I’m not aware of the relationship, pastor says, as he disrupts his member’s marriage proposal

Pastor stops man from proposing to his daughter inside his church, says he isn't aware of the relationship.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI7eKw2BvcQ

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6GAKcQn8g4/