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AgentXxx:
Goodday Sirs/Mas, please is there any update that full time student and dependent have to pay council tax because a friend of mine have been having issues on this with Croydon Council oo, I have checked everywhere and I can’t find anywhere it says student is entitled to 25% while dependent will pay full. Please advise me oo as I have been telling them to ignore any threat mails they send to them.

Thanks in advance.

oldienavie:
If half of the people that tune in to Jerry Eze were decent Christians Nigeria will be a much brtter place.

These people wake up early to do devotion and march out to steal, dupe, lie, collect bribes, fornicate, commit adultery and other terrible things.

The rate of religious fanaticism in Nigeria is so deep you'd think the country should be heaven by now.

There is nothing you can do to help an intellectually deficient mob of pretenders from self destructing.

When you try to correct them and help them to open their eyes, they will scream blasphemy.

Hypocrites

franchasofficia:
You are right, I agree with you, but still karma will catch up with UK with time; Muslims will take over UK and subject their indigenes to unimaginable pains, it may take time but it will surely happen

franchasofficia:
I really hope and pray so because anywhere Islam grows, chaos, bloodshed, backwardness and oppression reigns supreme.



European countries, UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Southwestern Nigeria, etc should learn from one time Christian and Buddhist countries like Turkey and Indonesia that kept saying their religion doesn't matter until radical Muslims through moderate so called peaceful Muslims took over their countries.



Though I will be happy is radical Muslims takes over UK for all the evil they perpetrated in Nigeria and for allowing Nigerian leaders to be destroying Nigeria and be running to UK to hide their loot

franchasofficia:
But Muslim population in the UK is growing at an alarming rate which spells doom for UK in few years from now.



Wait and see, time will prove me right on this

Mrnairalandd:
You illiterate ll come online and begin to spew rubbish…

Do you spend dollars in Nigeria?

What has standard of living in Nigeria got to do with someone who live in Nigeria?

What has exchange rates got to do with Nigerians living in Nigeria?

The only people that should be concerned about exchange rates are those whose lives depend solely on imported foods and other household things.

pansophist:
Uk seems like, or it's a third-world country?

Enter Norway, then go to the Uk after that, and you will be genuinely shocked at how come people want to kill themselves to enter the UK.

Right now, the most common name for male babies born in the UK is Mohammed. Brits are already a minority in London already, populated by immigrants that cant even speak English.

planetx:
Nigeria is one hundred times better than the UK, take it or leave it I could care less.

Agidipie:
People in uk without wife or girlfriend, how una take dey cope sef Been in the uk for months, from class to work. Sometimes it could be lonely as hell. Konji sef dey disturb. Can anyone suggest a legitimate site for hookup or friends with benefits..

justwise:
This is part 22

Part 22 here for reference purposes https://www.nairaland.com/7255452/canadian-student-visa-thread-part

Visit Canadian embassy website here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp for more information and updates

Good luck to all TRV hopefuls and to many of you here helping out with answers and words of encouragement a massive thank you to everyone of you, your efforts here contribute to the success of this thread.

MyBankticket for GTB process is really simple. On your online banking platform, go to download statement. There is the option to send statement to embassy. A list of embassies are there including Canada. When you click Canada you have options to select what type of visa you are applying for and whether you are the Applicant, sponsor or guarantor.
Once you are done they send the ticket to your email that is attached to the account. You can download the ticket and attach to your application. Sometimes the email may delay but on the occasions I have used it- both the Applicant and Sponsor, it eventually dropped.

Credit to Luckymama

The list of links that would be useful to prospective applicants seeking for a study visa to Canada.

1. If your study permit application has exceeded the standard processing times.... Raise a CSE via THE NAIROBI WEB FORM


2. LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CANADA STUDY VISA APPLICATION

3. Kenya, Nairobi Immigration office email : nrobi-immigration@international.gc.ca

5. STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE TO LINK YOUR PAPER APPLICATION ONLINE.

6. A DETAILED & SUCCESSFUL FAMILY APPLICATION TRV PROFILE

7. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF BACKGROUND CHECK AND REVIEW OF ELIGIBILITY IN THE CANADIAN IMMIGRATION?

8. AUTHORIZED LINK TO ORDER FOR YOUR GCMS NOTES


9. HOW TO OBTAIN A POLICE CHARACTER CERTIFICATE AND IT'S COST

10. DETAILED LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR STUDY VISA AND THEIR APPROPRIATE CATEGORIES FOR UPLOAD
Credit to Frankrobbn1

Requiremnts for the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) Stream

The Nigeria Student Express (NSE) for Canadian study permit specifically designed for Nigerians has recently been launched by IRCC with the processing duration of "20 days" against regular processing time. For the Proof of English Language Proficiency Test, you may decide to opt for either the General or Academic IELTS.

The new study permit application stream is similar with the Student Direct Stream (SDS) for selected countries like India, Senegal, China, Morocco, Pakistan, Philippines and Vietnam but with a tweak in the application requirements against the NSE. The advantage is the fast visa processing. At least, based on current observation of writing this post.

The eligible Nigerian applicants intending to apply through the NSE must meet the following requirements:

1. Apply online

2. Be a Nigerian citizen or legally reside in Nigeria

3. Have a valid admission letter from a Designated Learning Institution in Canada for a Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D or PGD/C programs

4. Must reside outside when applying

5. Must submit a "MyBankStatement No. & Ticket Password" of $30,000 CAD of at least 6 months with a 12 months banking history

6. Have a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) – Only applicable to students going to Quebec

7. Undergo an upfront medical examination

8. Have a score of at least 6 in each band of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking or at least CLB 7 in Test d'evaluation de Francais (TEF) in each band.

N.B: you can either decide to opt for the Regular processing method or the NSE, whichever is your preference.

All the best

Credit to JustMellow

TWoods:
This does not appear to be legal.

duchess90:
Hello @Justwise

Please help ban

Cheers

ednut1:
check here. Start from page 1. Hold your 10m to 15m for hand for study route. Canada is not cheap and scholarships are not that common. https://www.nairaland.com/7255452/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/1311

Forget work visa because if you dont have a scarce or indemand skill you wont be able to get job offer from Nigeria. What grade did you graduate with

ukay2:
Should one go for 2years fixed rate at 6% or 5 years fixed rate at 5.5% now, please.

Nostradamu:
My post is coming 4years+ rather late, but this so-called Justwise or whatever the bleep he addresses himself as, was just jealous, lacked comprehension skills and filled with vendetta.

Ban me if you want, it doesn’t mean sh$4 to me.

Mtchew.

Nostradamu:
You bi umum.

wonlasewonimi:
I wanted to say Harrods.

Biola67:
Justwise

Mattmich:
Form A Update
Form A is an application form designed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to pay for service transactions (invisible trade). Form A is electronically done and does not require your presence.

It can be accessed via

https://www.tradesystem.gov.ng/

Form A is the cheapest means of payment for international students.
Form A is not really easy and it is always advisable that applicants start on time as it may take about 15 working days or more and the processing time depends on the bank. Some banks may take about 30 days or more depending on the already existing queue.

NB: Form A is not only for new students. Returning students abroad can use it.


FORM A SERVICES

The prevalent services it’s utilised for are:

- School fees

- Medical bills

- Training Courses

- Mortgage and others


DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FORM A

1. Offer letter
2. Degree Certificate
3. Invoice from School
4. School bank details
5. Letter of Authorization to withdraw (may be typed or hand-written containing your signature)
6. Passport Bio page
7. Student's ID card (returning students)
8. Residential Address (returning Students - not quite necessary)
9. BVN
10. Your Gmail must be linked to your BVN

N/B: If you fail to provide any of the above documents, you will be rejected. Again, CBN charges N5,000 per form A transaction.


STEP BY STEP GUIDE

- Visit https://www.tradesystem.gov.ng

- Click on the Form A floating button

- Click on Sign Up

- Input your BVN ( your Gmail will pop up in a cryptic format)

- Log in to your mail and copy the code sent to your mail and input in the text area at tradesystem.gov.ng portal.

- Select your password

- It's advisable to use Chrome in order to save your password for future access

- Click on Form A and follow screen prompt

- Remember to select YES on " available for Forex.

- Make sure you provide input correct information from the school and provide a genuine information.

- Make sure you monitor your progress to know if there's a request from the processing bank.


Stages Involved in Form A

1. Adb_Reviewer: This is a bank officer who assesses your submitted informations and if deemed correct, will recommend for Approval.

2. Adb_Supervisor: This is also a bank officer who Approves the recommended information by the adb_reviewer.

3. Adb_disbursment_reviewer: This is also a bank head office officer who assesses the required recipient's details and the amount required to process your application. If he finds everything satisfactory, then debit is processed.

4. Adb_disbursment_Supervisor : This is the final stage. The bank officer do verify and confirm the debit and term your application successful.

NB: Some banks may leave your application on ADB_DISBURSEMENT_REVIEWER level even after transaction is completed. It's not a problem at all. All you should bother about is your TELEX copy which serves as an Prove of payment.

Again, Form A can be processed from every part of the country but you must be a Nigerian.

Down Points

Form A is not the only source of payment. There's black market whose rate is not friendly but is faster.
Form A is a secured means but it might take time depending on the processing bank.
Again, there are some charges outside CBN and Tuition fees, it's advisable to have extra N15,000 because it was my experience.

Note: Starting your Form A journey on time is an advantage.
For tuition fee around £4,000, you can save upto N900k using Form A.

Updating........

justwise:
The embassy has added more TB test centres


Q-Life Family Clinic
Plot 155a Prince Ade Odedina Street
Off Sinari Daranijo Street
Victoria Island
Lagos
Nigeria
Telephone:

+234 8099742000
+234 8113975433
Email:

ukmedicals@qlifefamilyclinic.com
customercare@qlifefamilyclinic.com
Website:

https://www.qlifefamilyclinic.com
Operating hours:

Monday to Friday: 8am to 7pm
Saturday and public holidays: 8am to 4pm
Sunday: closed
Test fees:

the fee for TB screening is N46,500 for people aged 11 years and above and N20,000 for people aged 10 years and below
details of payment channels will be provided when appointments for the examinations are made

St. Nicholas Hospital

57 Campbell Street
Lagos Island
Lagos State
Nigeria
Telephone:

+234 80 2290 8484
+234 127 19690
Email:

ukvitbscreening@saintnicholashospital.com
Website:

www.saintnicholashospital.com
Operating hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm
Friday: 9am to 2pm
Test fees:

the fee for TB screening is N60,000 for people aged 11 years and above and N30,000 for people aged 10 years and below
Payment:

payment will be made online through the website or via the below details:
Bank: Union Bank of Nigeria
Account name: St. Nicholas Hospital Limited
Account number: 0062451522
Sort code: 032154131

The Consultants Practice
25 Raymond Njoku Street
Off Awolowo road
Ikoyi
Lagos
Nigeria
Telephone:

+2348093540899
+2347065859845
+23416328661
Email:

admin@consultantspractice.com
Website:

https://www.consultantspractice.com
Test fees:

the screening fee is determined by the clinic; you will pay the clinic directly for the cost of your TB test
the cost of the test is in addition to the visa application fee
the test fee does not cover treatment if you have TB
Payment:

Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank
Account name: The Consultants Practice
Account number: 0106679587 USD
0112714630 Naira
Sort code: 058152081

justwise:
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/
Note: You might need to stay in temporary accomodation before you get something permanent.
Temporary Accomodation: https://www.airbnb.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/

Note:
You can use Microfinance banks as long as they are registered with and licenced by CBN.
You should also find out if anyone has used the statements from that bank before because it also proves that the bank can satisfactorily verify financial statements through UKVI established channels. The bank being able to verify the statement to UKVI as required and when due is key.
CAS - Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies. You need this from your school to apply.
ECO - Entry Clearance Officer. The visa official that assesses your application.
NSF mail - Non-Straightforward mail. You get this mail if they need more documents from you or if they won't be able to decide your application within the set timeframes.
POE - Point Of Entry. The airport that you come in through.
POF - Proof of Funds. Evidence of how you intend to fund your studies.
BRP - Biometric Residence Permit: Your BRP is the documentary evidence of your UK immigration permission. The BRP looks like a driver’s licence but with details of your immigration permission in the UK.
When you get your visa in Nigeria, it will be on your passport with a 90-day validity. Once you get into the UK, you pick your BRP which replaces the visa in your passport and is valid throughout your stay in the UK (eg.16 months for 1 year courses).
AR: Administrative Review: [/b]This is an opportunity for you to overturn a visa application that has been wrongly refused.
[b]MA: Main Applicant.

justwise:
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/Child dependant application link: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/apply-visa-type/dependant?cookiesPreferencesURL=https%3A%2F%2Fapply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk%2Fdashboard%2Fcookies&cookiesPolicyDomain=apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk&showBanner=true
More Info: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/family-members

COSTS.
1. Visa fee: £490 . For further info, check on costs and requirements check https://www.gov.uk/student-visa

2. TB test fee: currently N57,800. Always confirm the Naira equivalent as this changes based on the ForEx rate used. 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. This is not refundable if your visa is granted but you don’t travel to the UK.
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: £250 (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.

justwise:
Financial evidence


7. Financial 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 at least 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. Budget for black market 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

justwise:
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). [/b]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
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-nigeria/tuberculosis-testing-in-nigeria#payment

5. [b]Outstanding tuition fees. This should be evidence in your account/your parents’ accounts/sponsorship letter/ loan letter.

6. [b]Maintenance requirement: [/b]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 (£12,006) 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 (£9,207) for your maintenance.