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You friend should send the money to your own account

regizoch:
please, what about if my friend is my sponsor... he has a company's account, what is are my chances?

Yes it helps,thanks a lot and God bless you so much. I will be waiting for their mail.
You processed yours during this lock down right?
I want to know if the lock down won't affect the process. Thanks once again for your time.

Irabor1990:
Yes .however,u will get another mail from them after about two days(working days ) that embassy has given them the documents they need to close ur block account ,hence u are required to confirm to them if the account which the money came from is still active.
Note: your refunds will not be made until u confirm to them that it is active.
I hope this helps.
quote author=Mikeval001 post=88836847]Congrats, please did Fintiba tell you they are expecting to hear from the embassy after you sent them the embassy email and phone?

Thanks for your time

Bro they haven't ask me to confirm my bank account.
This was the major content of their mail to me

"Once we receive the document from the embassy, we will immediately inform you and also parallelly start with the process of closing your blocked account.

In the meantime, we ask you for your patience and understanding as we wait for the embassy's reply"

datOnitshaboy:
Yes u are on the right track...but in that mail fintiba sent to you..didn't they ask u to Confirm if the your bank account is still active? Cos in my case they asked me to wait for embassy reply and also asked me to confirm if my account is still active..

Congrats, please did Fintiba tell you they are expecting to hear from the embassy after you sent them the embassy email and phone?

Thanks for your time

Irabor1990:
Thanks,this really helps.
Got a mail of my refunds today from fintiba.

Bro thanks for your assistance,I really do appreciate and God bless you big time.

Just like you said Fintiba ask me to get the letter from the embassy,I mailed the embassy and they said I have to apply.....just like you said I should do,I sent a mail to Fintiba with contains the embassy email and phone number,the embassy replied and said they have contacted the embassy and waiting for reply.

Please I want to ask if Fintiba also sent such mail to you and I want to know if you think everything is on track.

Thanks once again

datOnitshaboy:
Helo brother... If u want to get ur money back from fintiba, its very simple if u follow the way I did mine and my money reflected in my account within 2 weeks...I didn't book any appointment, didn't even go to lagos, I did all that from the comfort of my home...
Step 1 write to fintiba through the contact form on their website that u want to unblock ur money..provide them with ur passport number and also a scan copy of the blocking confirmation

Step 2 they will reply u after few days that u need a later from the embassy that visa was not issued...then write to the embassy through their mail that u need a written confirmation for unblocking

Step3 Embassy might not reply u but in my case they replied that I should book an appointment on the consular matters...pls ignore the message..just write back to fintiba that embassy wants them to directly contact them....in that ur mail to fintiba make sure u include embassy phone numbers and email address

Step 4 After few days fintiba will ask u to confirm if the account u used in sending the money is still active...once u confirm that u receive another message from fintiba to give them 3weeks to send the cash back...in my own case it was 2 weeks before the money reflected.

I hope this helps...let me know if u have any other questions.... Stay safe

That's very simple,you just need to go to your university in Nigeria and apply for 'English as a medium of study letter's. I got mine from my school (Unilag) since last year,it is done on the school website. Mind you a token will be paid.

Tolextonia:
I wrote to University of Sunderland for English test waiver. I was told that it can only be waived if my institution in Nigeria can provide proof that I was taught in English. I told them that I’ll get it after lockdown and they agreed. Contact your school

Coventry University tuition is expensive,the university is outside London and the cost of living is more expensive compare to South Wales. I have a sister doing her first degree at Coventry University so I got to know few things about the Uni.

I recently got conditional offer from USW for MSc and from my findings after putting a lot of things into consideration I would say spending extra 5K to go to Coventry University is not worth it.

Gbp2020:
I greet everyone here thank you all for your contributions on this beautiful platform..please I got two offers from

1. Coventry university
MSC international business management
Tuition fees £16600
No discount no scholarship awarded

2. University of south Wales
MSC international business and Enterprise
Tuition fees £14100
Scholarship awarded £2500
Amount to pay £11600

Please who has good ideas of these universities, cost of living and part time jobs should help me decide. Thanks
Cc: Justwise, STENON, Hosey, lagosismyhome and my other elders in the house

My question to you now is; do you need to meet everyone from a particular continent before you can arrive at a conclusion about them?

LaaJiblik:
What is there to digest is that the ‘own experience’ insults an entire continent, albeit unjustifiably and with no empirical evidence.

God help is all?

Exactly,some people need to digest and process they read. The guy clearly said he want to share HIS OWN EXPERIENCE,how is this so difficult for some people to understand.
God help us all

Aprokodaughter:
Tobexin stated that HE WANTS TO SHARE HIS OWN EXPERIENCE in his first paragraph.

I don't Why are people still arguing about Tobexin own experience? Some of you can argue for Africa... Kai!

You can talk about your own experience.

datOnitshaboy:
Its not this one....just type fintiba contact form on your browser, it will lead u there. Yes u should select account closure.. Then on the column for message u write a brief letter on account refund... Is not finbot..the fintiba contact form is there..just goggle it

I've seen it, thanks a lot bro. God bless you big time

datOnitshaboy:
A friend that got his money back gave me this hint when I was restless on getting my money... I tried the same thing and it worked for me..I got my money last month

Bro the contact for is it the same as Finbot?
Secondly, if yes am I to select account closure?

Thanks God bless you

datOnitshaboy:
A friend that got his money back gave me this hint when I was restless on getting my money... I tried the same thing and it worked for me..I got my money last month

Bro please I've checked Fintiba site I couldn't locate their contact form as you've said, please directe abeg. I will really appreciate

datOnitshaboy:
Helo brother... If u want to get ur money back from fintiba, its very simple if u follow the way I did mine and my money reflected in my account within 2 weeks...I didn't book any appointment, didn't even go to lagos, I did all that from the comfort of my home...
Step 1 write to fintiba through the contact form on their website that u want to unblock ur money..provide them with ur passport number and also a scan copy of the blocking confirmation

Step 2 they will reply u after few days that u need a later from the embassy that visa was not issued...then write to the embassy through their mail that u need a written confirmation for unblocking

Step3 Embassy might not reply u but in my case they replied that I should book an appointment on the consular matters...pls ignore the message..just write back to fintiba that embassy wants them to directly contact them....in that ur mail to fintiba make sure u include embassy phone numbers and email address

Step 4 After few days fintiba will ask u to confirm if the account u used in sending the money is still active...once u confirm that u receive another message from fintiba to give them 3weeks to send the cash back...in my own case it was 2 weeks before the money reflected.

I hope this helps...let me know if u have any other questions.... Stay safe

Please when did you process yours? Isn't you a mail, please reply me. God bless you big time

Coldie:
Due to the corona virus it seems they have updated there site. Cause I just went there and the booking system has changed

So it means that they have completely removed the the particular section I need under consular service right?

Coldie:
When I first went to Lagos, I booked block account opening as my consular services. Because I couldn't find anywhere they said block account closure, so I assumed that since it's opening they also have the power to close. Mr Paulinus turned me back for wrong booking.

I had to book again, I almost caused a scene there cause theres no where it says anything again there about block account apart from block account opening. He pointed to a paper I printed at DAT cyber cafe section just to come and show them to use there own hands to show me where to book cause I can't be doing trial and error. He pointed I was to choose miscellaneous as consular services.

Then I did and got a date. Like some weeks later.

I ignorantly went and printed heaven and earth my admission letter, fintiba account form etc.

All u need is just your passport, proof of appointment date- just copy the page u got the appointment into Microsoft word and print it out.
There's a particular form u would get from them.

When u reach there wait for your turn tell them that you are not going to Germany again that u want to withdraw your money from your block account they will give u a form. Printed and stamped. The guy would ask you why tell him you can't get a date.

He would tell u the amount which is I'm euros then u change to naura which is around 10k as at Jan.

Once u get that form scan it to fintiba under account closure that's all.

Note the money would be sent back to the sender. So if u borrowed it from somebody u have to contact the person

Please bro I've checked the embassy website but I couldn't find 'miscellaneous' under consular service. Please help a brother do share more light on this, I sent you a mail. God bless you bro

Guide: the UK Post-Study Work Visa for graduates
Author: Patrick Atack — Last update: 10 October 2019
International students who start their studies in the UK in 2020 or after will benefit from the new post-study work visa (PSW) for graduates. This usually means a work and residence permit of 24 months (2 years) after graduation. How does it work? Keep reading to find out:

What is the UK post-study work visa for graduates?
The UK post-study work visa allows international students to stay in the United Kingdom after graduation in order to find work, for up to 2 years.

The new visa rules will come into effect for all international students that begin their studies in autumn 2020 or later. During the first 2 years after graduation, PSW visa holders can work in any job they can find, and the goal is for them to transition into a general work visa afterwards.

The opportunity to stay and work for 2 years after graduation makes the UK an attractive destination for students seeking to start their international career. Few other countries in Europe offer such good conditions for their foreign students.

Find study programmes in the UK

Can you work in the UK after graduation?
Yes: The new post-study work visa rules will allow you to work in the UK after graduation.

From September 2020 any student enrolling at a UK university can stay in the UK after graduation for up to two years in order to look for work related to their degree or course. This applies to graduates of all higher education providers that are recognised as ‘licensed visa sponsors’ (see the full official list here).

The visa requirements for those graduates are expected to be the same as their original student visa rules, so unless your personal circumstances have changed, it should be automatic.

This applies to undergraduate (Bachelor), post-graduate (Master) and even PhD graduates.

The PSW visa is meant to give graduates more time to find a job after university; it does not affect how much you can work while you study.

Who is eligible for a UK post-study work visa?
Any international student on a Tier 4 visa who enrols at a UK institution from September 2020 will be eligible to stay in the UK after graduation to find a job.

This is an extension of rule changes which allowed PhDs to stay in the UK after graduation. The UK says this is because it wants to grow its STEM industry fields. From 2020 onwards the option will be open to all graduates.

Previously, graduates of Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees had only four months to stay and look for a job. With the new graduate visa rules, that has been improved to two years.

When do the post-study work rules come into effect?
The new PSW rules will be open to all students, on Tier 4 visas, who are accepted onto a course in the 2020 intake or later. So, if you’re thinking of applying to a course in the UK starting in September or October 2020, these are the rules that would apply to you when you graduate.

However, keep in mind that visa rules can change at any time, and that individual circumstances may be relevant. Make sure to follow public announcements for any future changes.

Will EU students need a post-study work visa for the UK?
It currently seems likely that, after Brexit, EU citizens would have to apply for the PSW visa to stay in the UK after their studies.

Any EU student who starts a course at a UK university in 2019 will qualify for domestic fees (‘home’ fees, as opposed to ‘international’ fees) for the duration of their course. Universities in Scotland have extended this to 2020 starters. (Read more: Tuition fees in Scotland)

But Brexit may have a negative impact on the rights EU citizens have to stay and work in the UK after they graduate.

At the time of writing, the UK has not agreed with the EU how it will leave, or what the relationship will look like after Brexit, but it is safe to think EU students will lose their automatic right to work in the UK after they graduate, and potentially while they study.

What happens after the post-study work visa ends?
The post-study work visa allows graduates to look for any kind of job, and they will generally be allowed to stay for up to two years after graduation. That means: For the two years immediately after you graduate, you will be able to work in any role you find.

But when that period ends and the PSW visa expires, anyone who wants to stay longer in the UK will have to apply to transfer to a ‘general work visa’ (or ‘skilled work visa’).

For this, your job must fit the visa requirements for a Tier 2 visa, the ‘general work visa’. That usually means you must be paid at least £30,000 per year; but for some jobs, this level can be higher or lower. You can check the Tier 2 eligibility criteria here.

Does it matter for the PSW visa which university I graduate from?
Generally, graduates from all UK universities are eligible for the post-study work visa. The condition is that the British government recognises it as a trusted institution, also called ‘licensed sponsors’.

However, this list is not set in stone, and it can be changed if a university fails to keep its “proven track record’ on upholding immigration and visa checks. So if you are studying or planning to study in the UK, it pays off to double-check whether your university is confirmed on this list.

Do I need a sponsor for the UK post-study work visa?
To qualify for the PSW visa you do not need a sponsor. A sponsor is usually needed for other visa types; typically this would be an employer.

In this case, the ‘sponsor’ is the university you graduate from - as long as it qualifies. Every international graduate from the recognised list of UK universities is eligible for the post-study work visa.

Does it matter what subject I study for post-study work?
No, the post-study work visa applies to graduates from all academic disciplines.

In 2019, the UK government had already relaxed visa rules for students graduating from a higher level degree, like Master’s or PhD, in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). From 2020 this is extended to any graduate of any degree from trusted higher education providers.

You will have to study a full degree, though. The new visa rules do not apply to anyone studying a short course, an English language training course, A-Levels or the Baccalaureate.

Will Brexit affect post-study work?
The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union (EU), and this process is called “Brexit”. Brexit is expected to have a serious impact on the rights of foreign EU citizens studying in the UK.

However, for international students on a Tier 4 visa, it is not expected that Brexit will have a big effect on post-study work rights.

The new post-study work visa is seen by some as a response to Brexit, to ensure talented students still choose UK universities.

Depending on post-Brexit agreements between the UK and the EU, it is likely that students from the EU will eligible for the same post-study work arrangements as anyone else, as they will become Tier 4 visa holders.

Unfortunately, at the time of writing, the UK has not agreed how it will leave the EU, so the rules might still change. We will update this page whenever important changes are announced

Please I really don't understand,I won't mind if you can share more light on this, I want to get my money back from Fintiba and I will appreciate if you can help me with the guideline on how to go about it. Thanks,God bless you big time.

Coldie:
I hope u know the particular category to book under. Theres no way its Stated on there site about block account closure. If u tick the wrong place if u go there they will turn u back and tell u to book again.

U dont need any document to get d unblock doc from them apart from ur Ad, fintiba account closure document, which u must translate and international passport.

And 10k... No go pack documents go there printing and photocopying cause they don't need it.

Just

I sent you a mail, please reply me bro. Thanks

dipotol:
Thanks brother

The person has a point,you know agent hardly process tuition free school for their clients because they won't get commission from public schools while agents that are registered with these private schools get commission from the school whenever they process and secure admission for their clients in such schools

princejck:
Hahaha...how u take know say nahh agent... u funny

Unlike in Nigeria,all schools in Germany has a standard they all have to meet,there is nothing like one school is better than the other.

princejck:
There is no advantage, best universities in Germany re public Uni

You are even suppose to cancel first week in October and rebook because the embassy made it clear there will be wipe out all booking first day in October 2019.i thought everyone knows this already.

emperorlaqrin
post=86297006:
Does it mean those who applied through category b won't get appointment on time? Because we have applied since last year July for student visa but no appointment date yet. Please someone should advise

I will like to know more about this option, please enlighten us

Energygod:
You can check
Lithuania that's the best I'll recommend for now cus I'm also headed there myself.

Yes you can,you just needs to calmly search for school that accept your grade especially private schools

Brain101:
Pls I’m new here
I want to sch in Germany for masters but I finished with a third class
Pls do I have any chances at all

Have you gotten AD and which category?

toulouse:
October,thanks

It has been proven that the embassy values the BA more than SL. You will agree with me that a BA means the students have the money in his/her German account while SL is just a means of providing that your sponsor has the needed amount to cater for you but that doesn't mean the student has the money at his/disposal

Freemanlion:
Why do you say so?

Block account is better than

Freemanlion:
Please between sponsorship letter and blocked account, which is better?


If I want to use a sponsorship letter, what steps should I take? How can I start?

The testimony will come very soon.

clintonsparkz:
"I know someone" has started again, does it mean people here aren't getting dates, am not believing any "I know someone" talk, need testimonies from this forum.

If this is true then many won't have received confirmation mail that their application was successful

tobymac93:
I noticed this small error on the Appointment booking page. I think their system has a little glitch, because with an error like this, the database won't record any date.

"NaN" simply means "Not a number". I think this means the dates are not being recorded in the booking system.

Any IT person here should help clear out my doubt. Thanks!