ednut1:
yes you can claim the 3 years. Provincial nomination depends on the provinces some chose from pool, some you apply if your noc is part of their in demand noc, some require job offer. Visit their websites for more information

Helzina:

Please anybody in vierzon should contact me... I really need your help on this and I dnt have much time... Will be here checking the updates and mentions... Thanks guys

mokikeoj:
https://www.gov.uk/cancel-visa thats the link to escalate withdrawals. I suggest you call the number there ASAP. You should also go to the TLS centre you did your biometrics to fill the withdrawal form. Thats what i did. quote author=kinematicguy post=59853391]ddonsly- can you please point me on the stages and processes you used to escalate and withdraw. Especially, the fact that you're now getting your passport within 2 days. I need to get my passport unfailing next week as I have another intending travel urgently.

Note: I did my biometric at TLS since July 10th and Sheffield got it since 19th of July.


Many thanks.

ddonsly:
Hi mokikeoj,

Well I had to call the UKVI back yesterday since the last number I was told to call only handles UK Citizens and dependants. It was a guy that picked up this time and he saw reason with me. He was honest enough to admit that the previous agent hadn't even logged or submitted my cancellation request hence my application status remaining at 'Awaiting Decision'. He went on to send me an email with instructions on the cancellation which I actually replied with another request for cancellation.

So today, I don carry myself go the TLS office to submit another cancellation request. I was told it would take about 2 days. So by Monday or Tuesday, I hope to have my passport back. It was interesting to know that I wasn't the only one fed up with these guys as others were there to withdraw their application as well.

Also this afternoon, the UKVI have sent me another email acknowledging my reply which basically says that my case has been escalated to the concerned authority. Not sure whether it means much sha..

So that's it sha

ddonsly:
Dear Nairalanders,

I'm really at my wit's end with these UKVI people. I applied since June 23rd, and after several calls and escalations, still no decision as at Friday afternoon. So I jejely asked to withdraw (Cancel) my application and have my passport returned to me ASAP as I have an impending trip by mid next week. The lady categorically confirmed that my passport should be back by end of this week (It should be simple now, just close my file and return my passport). So as e don reach dis afternoon and I haven't got an email to confirm that my application has been cancelled or my passport on it's way back, I decided to call them just to double check things. And to my utter amazement, this new person now says that I have to wait for 10 working days. Okay. Then I enquired about the status of my application and they said it is still awaiting decision. I was like, but I CANCELLED my application ALREADY! I just want my passport back.. She then said if I want to complain I need to call another number. I called the number and the person that picked said that they can only talk about UK citizens and dependants and nothing else.

Please has anyone had any such experience as this? Any reason why after 3-4 days of withdrawing/cancelling, my application is still awaiting a decision? And please, what do you advise I do next? I need my passport back ASAP. Not being able to travel to the UK due to this delay has cost me a lot already. I can't afford to miss my next journey.

Kindly advise. Many thanks

mfarad:


Prof sirRiddy, I'm only trying to ​follow the footsteps of yourself​ and the other "elders" in the house. Appreciate​ your continuous contributions to the thread.

@bolded, Sure, I've read the thread but there's no discounting your sage advice whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Here's my profile:

Undergraduate GPA: (Petroleum Engineering, from Nigeria uni, ) 3.09/5 (2.97/3- WES)
TOEFL: 104 (R 30, L 28, S 24, W 22)
GRE: 309 (Q 157, V 152, A 3.5)

Target Schools:
University of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Louisiana state university, Baton rouge.
(No categorisation, since safe schools are no longer safe)
Still searching for others (applying to few schools due to financial constraints, after all it's only one admit one needs )

While I understand that PhDs are the priority when it comes to funding, I'm yet to see how a PhD suits my career projections atm. Hence, I'm looking at an MSc in Petroleum Engineering (despite the downturn)

Will appreciate any intel on the aforementioned schools and others... Respect!

tensazangetsu20:

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-of-oklahoma#ranking-dataset/589595
Not worth it to me in my opinion, I rather go to japan or any other top Asian country.

aanexplus:


Wow. Long time kinematic. This prof get wahala sha. I have applied. Waiting to get feedback

Thanks kinematic

tensazangetsu20:

The university of Oklahoma is ranked 300 in the USA while the university of Sheffield is ranked 91 in the world.

aanexplus:
Good evening

Is it possible to have a rejection when a potential supervisor tell you to submit application?

Thank you

tensazangetsu20:

Isn't that too low for a first class graduate or is the USA the only country with world class universities? I don't think it's worth it to study in a low ranked masters programme anymore. I know people who made that decision and have lived to regret it.

shayhune:

Scholastica16, I tried to code it but you figured it out . You don burst my bubbles. Yea. He's in UT Austin. In fact, he even got a good offer from Georgia Tech(full funding for Phd) but rejected it for UT Austin. What got me perturbed was why MIT, Princeton and co would bounce such strong profile even with a very good GRE score, SOP and LORs.

By the way, are you an Akokite

Lynuche:
I heard 150 without removing tax yet

AYORICH:

Sorry for u if u were not invited because am telling u d truth n u r saying nonsense I was dere d day de wrote d test in ph , only 30 wrote it in ph while abt times 3 d size wrote at lag ..so keep waiting because u r d one really facing full life crisis ..

Aikchosen:

Please, I have a lot of question for you. Do well to reply me urgently Are you done with Nysc? When did you actually submit your application? What master course did you apply for?

freaknik:


When did you submit your application? Are they sending invites according to the date application was submitted?

tescoman90:
please i'm working on my SOP and i have no research experience but its required .........................how can i go about it.


any help?

Scholastica16:


Very interesting and informative. The truth is, I resonate with everything you have said here. I never did think my profile was a stunner but I didn't think it was wack also. So momentarily, the "rejects" hit a nerve and like everything ephemeral they left after sometime.

My program is chemical engineering. Not too oil and gas dependent but could be, based on how one aims to use it. I have some experience in the sector as well but it may not impress a professor in the US compared to the calibre of people you just described above. The prayer is to get a break some how some way. A friend of mine in almost the same predicament reeled out some of the prayer points still unanswered and I laughed about his despondency but reflecting on it, he has a point.

The summary of all I am saying is, I am hopeful like you mate- with particular reference to your last statement. Cheers.

Scholastica16:


Same bro, yesterday in fact. I am the man of the year

The remainder 5 said this

1. Utah- mid March
2. Houston- might be Late March or April as it is not rolling.
3. Michigan- would be communicated via portal
4. Mississippi- still being reviewed will be communicated when ready.
5. Florida- same as 4.

Keeping fingers crossed sha. Hirschfelder took the K-state from us.

happyroyalty:






Please is it possible to get funding from them for Msc

kinematicguy:

oops

kinematicguy:

oops

yinkaorry:
Good day house.i am trying to get admission at calums.i have sent all my documents to them.but my results was returned to the school from Wes because my 100 level transcript was not included. I have diploma from another university.I joined my d university in 200 level using direct entry.meanwhile I did 5 GST courses in 100 level and all these are included in the transcript.now am stucked I do not know what to do.please house your suggestions is needed.thanks

slimmy2005:
Some after like 6 months got email that their result has been cancelled. It happened several thread back, I can't remember. Only trying to tell folks to becareful.

electronic:

You are not alone.... We are plenty here. .lol
But try to occupy your mind with other things.
I am not expecting any admits self till after feb15 so I am just praising God in Faith.
In fact the scariest part is that once I see a plane, I would be checking if its Royal AirMaroc... lol