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Maturedhustler:
Dear all,

I don’t know if this is peculiar to me or someone else had experienced/is experiencing same.

I submitted a visa application since January 2025 and no decision till date (more than 8weeks).
Other colleague from same organization submitted her own application after mine and got decision within 3 days.

I have called UKVI and was told I should wait for a decision after 8 weeks. In my follow up mail, I got a response that there was a problem with ISC payment link and no advice on timescale to resolve.

Is there any other action I can take to get the decision on time? The wait is traumatic and affecting other family plans.

Thanks.

Good afternoon my people,

I dearly need your advice at this point. I’m yet to get a decision after 9 weeks and have urgent reason to travel 1-2 days from today.

I plan not to return till the visa is decided. I will appreciate getting response from someone who had found him/herself in similar situation. Thanks

Dear all,

I don’t know if this is peculiar to me or someone else had experienced/is experiencing same.

I submitted a visa application since January 2025 and no decision till date (more than 8weeks).
Other colleague from same organization submitted her own application after mine and got decision within 3 days.

I have called UKVI and was told I should wait for a decision after 8 weeks. In my follow up mail, I got a response that there was a problem with ISC payment link and no advice on timescale to resolve.

Is there any other action I can take to get the decision on time? The wait is traumatic and affecting other family plans.

Thanks.

Good morning my people,

I need urgent confirmation if I can travel by air from Nigeria to London and within UK (London-Glasgow and back) with passport having less than 5 months validity.

My travel agency just informed me but not sure if this is correct. I have flight booked already and may just need to urgently cancelled this morning if I can’t use the passport.

Thanks for your timely support.

Maturedhustler:
Happy weekend all,

I don’t know if anyone has experienced having 2 BRPs for an individual before. I renewed my children’s visa in January but BRP were not sent after 4wks.

After sending an online form to home office, I received a set of BRPs in February but was surprised to receive another set (for each of them) this April with new BRP no and issue date.

It’s not clear to me if I have to keep the two sets or return/destroy one set. If am to return/destroy one set, will it be the one issue in February or April?

I have to hold updating their BRP on Home office website because of this challenge. Kindly advise

Thanks

👆🏿👆🏿👆🏿I will appreciate timely advice on my challenge.

BorisJohnson:
Does it (really) matter?
I ask because you have asked this question like… 3 times now.
Infact, you give the impression that you are more interested in the BRP number, than you are in the new BRP.

If I was you, I would just request for a new BRP. I am 1000000% sure whether or not there is a new number, it will not matter.
If it comes with a new number, I’m sure the old number would be permanently retired forever and not useful anymore.
If it comes with a new number, I’m sure you will only need to update wherever you had provided the old number.
Ps: Physical Card BRPs will soon be discontinued anyways…

Happy weekend all,

I don’t know if anyone has experienced having 2 BRPs for an individual before. I renewed my children’s visa in January but BRP were not sent after 4wks.

After sending an online form to home office, I received a set of BRPs in February but was surprised to receive another set (for each of them) this April with new BRP no and issue date.

It’s not clear to me if I have to keep the two sets or return/destroy one set. If am to return/destroy one set, will it be the one issue in February or April?

I have to hold updating their BRP on Home office website because of this challenge. Kindly advise

Thanks

[quote author=Newbiein2016 post=121990227][/quote]@Newbiein2016, Thanks very much for the detailed response.

meljoe:
Please let me see list of activities you added

People,

I need some clarifications before completing my application. I am planning to travel to Netherlands with my kids and applying through France website.

1. Unlike my previous application, I couldn’t see Netherlands as country of visit and have to choose France. Can I proceed using France?

2. I selected long stay greater than 90 days because I intend getting visa to cover more than 6 months. I selected short stay in my last application and was given visa for only 6 months.

3. Is there available appointment dates for France now? I and the kids plan to travel in to Lagos by June for the appointment.

Thanks in advance.

Maturedhustler:
Good day,

I recently got PSW and my BRP but my children BRP were not sent. I have reported via mail and got a response that the production had problem and they (BRP delivery team) will refer the issue to caseworker. Has anyone experienced this before and how long this might likely take to resolve?

I urgently need to prove status for my son who’s to attend college. Not sure I can use share code for prove to work/rent. I tried to use UKVI decision letter but his secondary school career advisor advise against.
Kindly advise me how I can prove his status?

Dear all,
I urgently needed help on what I can do to prove the status of my son before the admission application closes. I have not be contacted by caseworker till now and BRP was not sent.

Thanks.

Good day,

I recently got PSW and my BRP but my children BRP were not sent. I have reported via mail and got a response that the production had problem and they (BRP delivery team) will refer the issue to caseworker. Has anyone experienced this before and how long this might likely take to resolve?

I urgently need to prove status for my son who’s to college. Not sure I can use share code for prove to work/rent. I tried to use UKVI decision letter but his secondary school career advisor advise against.
Kindly advise me how I can prove his status?

Thanks SemmyK for opening this thread.
We are now on countdown to many UK new house owner for 2023. It’s doable.

tshoboy:
Same news everywhere now. People doing priority are even regretting it because they respond same day or next day with decision now. I did standard T2 renewal last month and got response within a week and half. BRP came a week after even before their email saying it’s been dispatched

Is this response specially for T2 applications (switch/extension)? I submitted application for PSW since 4 weeks ago and yet to get decision till now.

Though my dependents (kids) on separate application just submit theirs. I don’t want to believe that’s holding my own decision.

Solumtoya:
I need to quote this long post I made just to be sure you read it.

If you pay 10% of your balance after the statement was issued and unable to pay the remaining 90% before the 14-23 days after getting statement, is it the remaining amount you will pay interest on or you will not pay interest till next statement is issued?

[quote author=The MD came out in person to receive the items and went back in immediately. As I turned to leave, I said in my mind "good riddance".

I will be resuming work at my new place of work (a care home, no longer domiciliary care) in a couple of days.

Thanks to everyone once again for your suggestions and advice.[/quote]Congratulations but have you collect your last pay the company doesn’t want to pay or have dashed them?

AlphaUno:
Sorry for the late response, I have been busy.

The UK has what is called a fiscal year for some of her services eg a tax year (for 2022/2023, it’s April 6 to April 5). Probably for administrative ease.
In regard to IHS refund, it’s from 31st March or after, of the year under review.
- it’s a staggered payment, so, you only need payslip for the first 6 months and ensuring that you have worked a minimum of 16hours per week.
- yeah, your application should fly

Thanks for the response

fatima04:
ILR update

5years don waka, we still dey Carry go oo ....... Time really does fly.
Alhamdulillah for his mercies. Just like yesterday we came and now due and successfully applied for ILR.


Please you all should address me now as fatima ILR oo, shoulder pad is High now

@fatima04, congratulations to you and the family. The reward for goodness is goodness.

You as the initiator of this forum and many frequent contributors (too numerous to mention) have made many lives of UK JJC worthwhile.

ILR news is not regular and can’t just allow it slide especially for you. One good turn deserves another.

Warafanahu Monkana Alaeyha. All expenses will be replenished (Amin). We are also coming

AlphaUno:
Not only when you work for the bolded and also not only when you are the bolded.
If it’s you alone, good! And if you have dependants, you can do this below.

- The main applicant and his or her dependants can all get a refund that would be lodged directly into the account used in making the same payment initially.
- As long as you work in healthcare; either with care homes, Independent living, Domiciliary, NHS or whatever, you qualify.
- When applying, ensure your application (payslips) timeframe starts from March of the year under review to avoid rejection.
- If the main applicant (MA) and his dependant work in healthcare, they only need an application that will include all their details.
However, If their timeframe isn’t the same, they can decide to do it separately.

Remember me when the ££££ enter o, just a bottle of O’mara’s Salted Caramel Irish cream will do

@alphauno, it’s not clear to me why the payslips should start from March of the year. Is it about sending all payslips within one fiscal year?

I intend to use payslips from August 22 to February 23. Hope no issue with that?

Ralphlauren:
The bolded applies to just children. If you are claiming discount on dental treatment and prescription glasses, it's 100 percent public forms. It's even clear whilst completing the applicable forms.

Scottish child payment is also public funds. No, those on post study cannot claim public funds.

Why the fascination and desperation about claiming public funds?? As someone as rightly pointed out, these benefits are for the most vulnerable in the society.

Genuine advice: work on building your career and earning capacity rather than chasing stipends in the name of public funds.

Thanks Ralphlauren. I am trying to get response from NHSBSA but can I inferred from your submission that for children, it’s not public fund.

I will also want to correct the assumption that there is fascination or desperation to claim public fund. Personally speaking, the interest here is to avoid getting caught up in the trap.

As many people interact more with general public, issues like this will continuously pop up. There are many out there who are not aware of the type of visa individuals hold but will advise one to do certain things.

vanod:
Hi Good Evening everyone,

Please I am looking for an accomodation in Glasgow, around Shawlands, Off Glasgow City center or Cartcat anyone with useful info pls help contacts of house agents around there.

There are many letting agent offices around Shawlands Arcade. Just walk the street from Granary inwards and pop in/out of the offices at will.

Poanan:
From what i used to know, Scottish child payment is public funds. I dont know if a new regulations has overturned the earlier.

Someone close to me fell victim of thos. Though not in recent times. The person was asked to pay the money that was then. Then they were more withs things like this done by immigrants.
If the position still remains that may make future visa renewal, or ILR impossible.
The town is very hot now.

Thanks Chreze, Estroller and Poanan for your responses

Maturedhustler:
Afternoon Elders,

Is claim for help with health costs (NHS) for Optical Lens, Dental and others part of public fund? I got to know that I can get NHS Certificates for discount payments for my glasses and that of my children.

I also received a mail from my children’s school on Scottish child payment. I guess this will be from public fund. Help clarify too.

Finally, are those on PSW allowed to benefit from public funds?

Thanks

☝️☝️☝️ Pls help clarify. Thanks

Afternoon Elders,

Is claim for help with health costs (NHS) for Optical Lens, Dental and others part of public fund? I got to know that I can get NHS Certificates for discount payments for my glasses and that of my children.

I also received a mail from my children’s school on Scottish child payment. I guess this will be from public fund. Help clarify too.

Finally, are those on PSW allowed to benefit from public funds?

Thanks

mizGene:
You shouldn't be in a hurry to apply for PSW. You should be hustling right now to get a sponsored role. PSW should be the last option if no job materialises and you can apply very close to your student visa expiry.
Actually now is a good time for job seekers as companies plan and start recruiting for the new year..

I was working with this strategy to possibly get sponsored between now and January and if that failed, take PSW option by January 2023 close to expiration of current BRP date.

It’s been tough seeing any company willing to take new employee with less than 6 months to leave to remain date.

I guess right thing to do now is to take PSW on time and be in better position for other opportunities. Aunty Stella dey one corner too

I will be glad those who knows/recently completed PSW application can help me answer below questions:

1. Can I pay for PSW application with AMEX card? Preparing my options and strategy
2. Which date will be on new BRP? Date of application or when the visa is issue?
3. Will I be able to complete my dependents (husband and kids) online or have to visit a VFS for biometrics? What’s the experience like?
4. I have read different date to complete this PSW application (2days and 4-8weeks)? Which one is correct or it depends on individual application.
5. Not related to PSW. Is there any mobile company that offers family package of home WiFi and multiple sims (4-5) for mobile phones?

Trying to see if I can save money from combination of Vodafone and giff gaff for family.

Thanks in advance.

mizGene:
The council will usually have your course end date and will bill accordingly.
However your wife should have been exempted as well in the first place...

In my case, I was exempted from tax as a student but got a letter from council to start paying tax some weeks after the school notified me that I have graduated.

I initially wrote back that I am still a student because I have a date on my BRP till January 2023 and council requested I should send Student status letter.

I rushed back to school web to download as usual. Only to find out I have been blocked . Sincerely, individuals have to prepare for surprises . I thought I will be exempted till January or when I start making taxable salary.

I recently took a job after my program but pays less than £800/month.

Pls can I still write for exemption/reduction till January or when my Salary is above £1k/month.

My house rent (£950/month) and many other unexpected expenses depleted my POF very fast. Recent high exchange rate is not helping matter too. Thanks

gbens2000:
Please why are flights landing in gatwick airport London very cheap than hearthrow airport London. Pls who have use gatwick airport and is there any disadvantage we should be aware of?

There is no disadvantage but depends on your final destination as mentioned earlier.
I will advise you to do a rough check of land transport cost by road (e.g Uber) or train (tfl) and add to your flight cost. If it’s not far cheaper, use the airport close to your final destination. Save your self unnecessary stress

Morning people,

I will be traveling to Glasgow via Amsterdam using my Schengen visa. I will only do transfer at Amsterdam airport, not entering Netherlands this time.

Do I still need to get travel insurance for the journey as done while visiting Schengen country? Appreciate timely response. Thanks

onecoder:
What kind of travel insurance do you currently hold?
Depending on the website you got your travel insurance.
You usually would have your insurance cover Europe travels and the policy is valid for the number of days you wish to stay at your final destination.

I currently don’t have any but not sure if I need to get one for a journey from Lagos-Glasgow via KLM flight transiting through Amsterdam. Thanks

My people,

I need an urgent clarification regarding travel insurance for Schengen country if required for transit flight.

In the past I used one for entry to Amsterdam while visiting Netherlands but not clear if I need to get another one for transit flight via Schengen country to UK. Thanks

Mamatukwas:
Dm me for Oluchi’s number. She’s a G.O.A.T but won’t appreciate me posting her number here.

Thank you Mama. I see your hand

Good afternoon,

The men wey Sabi (Lexusgs430 et al) and My Glasgow geng (Chreze, Mamatukwas, etc) pls Ineed a competent African hairdresser around East Renfrewshire/Glasgow at affordable cost based on your experience.

I have tried some already but the experience (head pain, loosing hair) is not palatable despite paying high cost. Thanks

Pls do I need travel insurance to travel between Glasgow and London?

The airline was asking for it but felt it’s generic and consider NHS cover should be adequate. Thanks

Lexusgs430:
You like to waka o..........

Why did you book a flight to Gatwick, then head to Heathrow, to lay your heads.........

I got cheaper easy jet flight to Gatwick ( l can still change to Luton/Stansteed. If it makes sense). I also got reasonable accommodation close to Heathrow.

London Accomodations too cost for big family. I can’t finish all my savings visiting London

But people can still advise me on better way to get this done. Thanks

TheGuyFromHR:
London is a huge place and accommodation is expensive there, residential and tourist alike.
The good part is that public transport is excellent and you can link everywhere from everywhere with time and patience.
Use the accommodation sites to find something will suit your pocket and head off. Very likely not to be cheap.
All London airports are accessible from central London, choose any.

Regarding sightseeing, buy a ticket on a hop on hop off bus, they take you round all the major sights, best way to get a feel of the metropolis. For specific locations, simply use your phone to plot a course.

Just giving update on my plan as I know that am vulnerable as JJC visiting London with family.
I booked a return flight through Gatwick airport and got AirBnB Accomodation in Osterley (almost 800 quids for 6 days- one month rent for Glasgow). Accommodation price is crazy in & very close to London.

We plan to use train from Airport to the AirBnB and moving to London central. I am already exploring visitlondon site (thanks Lexusgs430)

Is it possible to have family /children discount for train tickets? Discount for Pass/tourist attractions site

Hope am still in line or is there anything I can improve on for enjoyable, cost effective and safe trip?

I am open to make final changes that are possible.

Thanks