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Sakol4life:
Please kindly advice me accordingly, I got a conditional offer to study at the university of Hull for September intake. The conditions are

1) upload an ielts result with overall band of 6.5 and 5.5 in listening, writing and hearing.

2) make a deposit of 4000 pounds

My question now is, can I make the deposit first to secure my place for the program or I should just write the ielts exam first before making the payment

My fear is loosing the offer because I need to do some tutorial before sitting for the ielts test as people do say ielts no be beans.

I hope I can still make payment of my tuition deposit after getting the ielts result which might take me about 1 month to achieve.

Your advice will be highly appreciated. Thanks a lot

Why pick a school that's asking for IELTS? Unless you didn't do your BSC in Nigeria.

Mindlog:
I will suggest the main applicant arrive the UK alone, while the dependants join after a month or 2, UNLESS there is a permanent accommodation already paid for because many students who arrived the UK in the past few weeks with their spouses and children are stuck in hotels and Airbnbs because it is not easy getting houses to rent as families.

Everyone I've spoken with gave this same advice. The man goes first, the rest of the family join months later.

noble4real555:
Let me get you right. For example if my statement is from January 10th to February 6th(28days), does it mean I can apply for visa from February 7th- March 8th(31days)?

Yes, correct!

myhero:
Since last week I initiated my Form A (UBA) till now, it's still at ADB REVIEWER.... what could be the problem

Form A takes 4-6 weeks.

RichyF:
Just applied recently. Do they conduct cas interviews?

Yes, they do. Get prepared!

Any Northumbria University, London campus May intake here?

Onikoyiesho:
Thank you very much for your advice @ dduchess90, @biosamak,@giselle237,@mcleo007
Actually it's my agency that is doing the admission processing and visa application for me and I've submitted all the necessary documents including my proof of funds bank statement that I said I made just one day transaction out of 28days for the the POF to be matured.. now my agency was saying that I didn't to more transactions on the proof of funds statement account that I should start another POF but I told them that immediately I printed the first POF statement account the money has be removed the next day from my account because the person running my POF didn't notify me when to renew the POF and I quickly pay for another month for the money to be in my account and also for visa application process and they retured the money back to my account 2days later . I told my agency that even if agree to start another POF in my CAS letter there are 2 date for me to arrive UK and start sch ( start date 13th March 2023 and latest possible start date 27th March 2023) and if I start another POF which is going to be counting from 15th Feb to 14th March for another POF to be matured. Meaning I have already due for first arrival sch start date (13th March 2023) as written in my CAS but still have 27th March as latest possible start date and i think applying after the first arrival date 13th March and before second arrival date 27th March wont be an issue during my Visa processing.My point is should I give my agency the go ahead to start my VIsa application with my first POF that I just made one day transaction or I should wait to generate another POF statement by engaging it with little transactions then use it for my Visa application ..... Just need more confidence
Thank you

That was my fear initially, but the top G's already said the transactions don't matter. And considering your time lapse, it's best you go ahead with the printed POF.

All the best, my brother!

livebullet:
Please how do you guys cope for individuals who are on a student visa.
20 hours a week: how many jobs can you do?

what is the minimum pay/hour?

what is the minimum rent fee for a simple suitable accomodation?

how about Utility bills(electricity and water etc..gas)?

at the end of the day, how much can you save?

If say one earns 9.5GBP/hr x 20 hrs x 4 weeks= 760 Pounds/month. Now 760GBP is equivalent to roughly N421,000.

This isnt much money for a family man to send back home after removing rent and recurring bills....so how una dey do am? Abi drugs trafficking dey involved? we really need to know.

I think as a student, you should have limited expectations when you arrive. You have to study the system and survive for a few months before you start to send money home or think of doing it. What you will earn can barely sustain you. Its why we can only hope they extend the work hours asap as rumoured

dduchess90:
Hello

Please find attached evidence you can submit fine tune it to the equivalent in Nigeria

Note what is not considered strong evidence


Cheers

Thank you once again, Ducchess. You have been more than helpful on this thread. God bless and keep you!!!

dduchess90:
Hello

The number of transactions is not the issue. You can apply with that

Please remember your POF is for your study in the UK, the ECO can ask you to provide an up to date statement at any point.

As long as your statement is verified and your POF is intact you should be fine

Cheers

Wow, that's good to hear. I look forward to the success of his application.

biosamak:
Bro you are good to go don’t let anyone mislead you, do you see the previous post where the eco was asking someone to provide origin of funds that shows when it was deposited? My 2 cent advice though.

If you are the ECO, and you see a bank statement that was N2,144 on February 14, and today February 17 suddenly became N12,212,144 would you not be weary of the source?

Its been said on this thread time and again to have transactions on the account to prove its not borrowed funds or geared towards Japa.

If the OP cant wait, I will advice he gives a note to explain why there is no transaction on the account over the period.

Onikoyiesho:
Hello everyone,
Pls I need someone to help me out
I started my proof of funds last month 11th Jan and I printed my proof of funds statement account on Feb 10. ( 29days matured) but my concern is I made just only one day transaction with the proof of funds account and one of my friends said I should done more transactions with the proof of funds account during the 28days b4 printing it out. And I'm about to start my Visa application next week.
Please I need your advice

Your friend is right, you should have made transactions of credit and debit during that period. If you for September intake or even May, I would advice you hold on another month and carry out transactions on the account to make it look real. One transaction within a month will mostly give you issues when they are viewing your application. My thoughts!

Chrishertz8:
Thank you, can't I just write the consent letter and put his Name and another phone number (not his number)
in case ukvi want to contact him?

Will ukvi require his passport data page?

Try to have a resolve with him to give consent. You won't like it if the situations were reversed.

dduchess90:
Hello

Even with marriage you still have to try to provide additional documents to show your relationship is substantial. This is before, during and after the wedding.

How long has he been with his fiancée?? If he doesn't have the required documents it might be worth going first and gathering these documents for her visa once settled

To answer your question,what you advised should be fine


Cheers

Ok thanks, Dduchess90

Please what additional documents are they likely going to ask? And what are the standard documents, if you don't mind me asking?

Mcleo007:
Hi Gurus in the house cc: @dduchess90 @justwise

Please, a friend not on NL doing his Japa runs wants to take his fiancée with him as a dependant. However, they are planning to do their marriage once his own Visa is out. He is for May Intake. I advised him that given the limited time, it might be difficult for him to prove his relationship with her to UKVI.

Please what can he do? I advice going ahead with the marriage, he leaves for the UK once ready, then his wife can then apply some say 4-6 months after. IS THIS A GOOD PATH TO TOW?

Thanks

Morning house, still waiting for insight on this.

chigosman:
Please for those who recently paid Visa and IHS fees, like how much will that cost all together in USD?

My course is for 2yrs.
Visa type (standard)

Please your prompt response will be really appreciated.

Thank you

I read on a Telegram group that was $460 and $883 respectively as at last week or so. You fund your dollar card to make the payment.

dduchess90:
Hello

If the bank is regulated by the CBN then Yes they can

Cheers

Ok, thanks for the insight/

Hi Gurus in the house cc: @dduchess90 @justwise

Please, a friend not on NL doing his Japa runs wants to take his fiancée with him as a dependant. However, they are planning to do their marriage once his own Visa is out. He is for May Intake. I advised him that given the limited time, it might be difficult for him to prove his relationship with her to UKVI.

Please what can he do? I advice going ahead with the marriage, he leaves for the UK once ready, then his wife can then apply some say 4-6 months after. IS THIS A GOOD PATH TO TOW?

Thanks

Opiso101:
Good morning house.

Please i need clarification.

My wife will be applying for dependent visa soon, we agreed for her to keep her last name because of the stress of doing change of name and all.

Hope it won't affect her application.
We have marriage certificate and pictures, i also intend to write a consent letter to support her application.

Thank you

If you did Court wedding, then there should not be any sort of stress. She will just have to do a Name change affidavit and paper publication. Then perhaps, she changes her bank name and address to your surname and home address in Naija respectively. Doing this should make it easy to prove your relationship.

myhero:
Pls can I use Microdinance bank and do my proof of fund?

Nope

Akp500:
It was a mistake we are regretting now that’s why we’re trying to get any Advice that can get us out of this.

I get... Let's hope the gurus in the house can help profer a solution. Those added documents they requested will be difficult to come by.

Akp500:
Good afternoon house and kudos to everyone dropping one or two advice on here 🙌🏽

Please, I am a silent reader here and I need help with my dependent’s visa application.

I just got my visa and plan to travel with my wife (we submitted and did biometric on different dates) but UKVI is asking for additional documents.


NB: We have been dating for over 2 years now but we don’t stay together. We officially got married on the 3rd of January (few days before I got my COS).

Documents initially uploaded

Marriage certificate (with our various parents home address)
POF
Police character (carrying her parents home address)
TB test (carrying her parents home address)
WhatsApp chat (date back to Jan 2021)
Random pictures together
Wedding photos

Please, find attached for the details of the mail sent by UKVI. I’m so confused on how else to demonstrate that we have a genuine relationship despite not staying in the same address over the years. Please help.

Thanks

If I may ask, why use her parents address? I think that's where your issues lay. My thoughts tho

horkami:
Please during my application, i indicated i have a relative in the Uk. However, I will not be staying with the citizen because the location is far from my school. How do i answer the next question of where i will be staying?

Why not source for accomodation since you're not staying at your relative's?

And please, how much is the Visa fee now?

Etsetemi88:
Good morning, I got admission for September 2023, I intend going booking for TB test by 16th of march. Is it too early? Thanks so much

Freaking early... Do it 3 to 4 months before your resumption.

holluville:
Hello house... I guess I'm at the right place. A family friend reached out to me some minutes ago asking how to go about paying the UK visa fee online, this I have no idea about. She said the payment of $600 showed ' payment refused by bank' from a naira Mastercard. I know this is caused by limit on naira debit card spending. I would appreciate a response on this.

I will advice she goes to the bank to resolve the limit. Also ask the rate, if it's official or black market rate that would be charged on the card.

Ibodlauren01:
Asking for a friend .... She just got a conditional offer to university of Lincoln... She has a problem in her name and the name was written...
1. Her Full Name is Majekodunmi Oluwatobiloba OluwaToyin
But school have issue with it, so she started Using Majekodunmi Tobiloba Toyin
2. The name on her application is Majekodunmi Tobiloba Toyin...
Please how can she rectify this @dduchess90 and everyone here

Had similar issue in my application. School requested I get a letter of attestation from my secondary and university to state that I am the same person as on my passport.

Tell your friend to do the above. Then get a court affidavit. Mind you, I had submitted an affidavit earlier but the school insisted on the attestatioin. Best of luck!

yamunla:
Good day guys..I have a question .I am applying for masters with my HND but no admission forthcoming except for highly expensive schools like Keele University that offered me admission for 19,900pounds.
Please can I apply for undergraduate considering my age (37), finished secondary school 2003, I have HND Accountancy 2012.

I have been working since 2013.
If I get Undergraduate admission ,will the embassy grant my visa considering my age and when I finish secondary school..I mean the gap..

Your age definitely is a factor. However, I believe you can convince them via your Statement of purpose when applying. You might consider a course that is different from whatt you studied at HND level and try to explain to them that the course you did before no longer hold as much relevance to your current and future career goals, hence, you wish to start afresh in a totally new and relevant discipline. Do well to explain what drives you in the new career path and relate it to your life and goals. Best of lucks!

Tolzeal:
Reading is about 25minutes to London paddington.

Ok, thanks

Hi great people, please which town is closest to London for a student who is planning a cheap accommodation and standard of living?

Marioboyz:
This caught my attention, how does statement show the funds is borrowed ?

I guess if the creditor name shows something like a company or microfinance, and not a person's name.

JaySterling:
Please who has been debited for Form A of recent ?

Apart from the CBN charge of N5,000

Are there also any miscellaneous bank charges ?

Yes, there's an offshore charge of I think $25