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The student visa BRP doesn't come with NI at the moment and BRP information is needed for NI applications. Most banks (except fully digital banks) will require the status letter from the school in addition to the student's passport and BRP; Monzo used to allow account opening with a foreign passport but not sure if that's changed now.

dustydee:
Your school shukd be able to give you a letter to enable you open a bank account. NI, as I gave heard comes with the BRP so no worries there. Again the letter from your school should be okay for the GP but if not, still no need to worry. If you are sick, you will be treated. The expiry of the Vignette should not be a problem since the Home Office themselves are the ones responsible for the delay.
In summary, no need to worry. Face your studies and you will get your BRP soon. Just periodically check with your school or Home Office.

If your school wants your bank statement before your CAS issuance, there's no way around it. You will have to submit your statement because the school has to be sure that your application is not refused on the finance grounds as this will negatively impact the school's sponsor licence in the long run.

Your 28 days won't be complete till Jan 11 so you can inform your school about this. Once you send it in and get your CAS (usually within 5 days), you can use the priority processing service. You can also find out from your school if the resumption date can be extended in the event that the CAS issuance and visa application processes make meeting up with your resumption date impossible.

Dramaqueen12345:
Guys help me again o

So to get my CAS, the school is requesting for bank statement and my 28days started counting yesterday. Resumption is on the 21st of January. Please what do i do? Should i write the school? Is it possible to get CAS without statement? HELP!!!!!!

No. Just stating the refusal reason is okay.

Jiiko:
Good morning All... Do I still need to upload refusal decision notes after declaring it in my application

Check through your application information again, you might have given an answer that makes you not eligible pay the IHS. If all your answers check out, I'd suggest that you contact UKVI for help or fill a new application.

TashaStPatrik:
Please guys help.
How do I pay IhS fee. This is what I get after registration.
Can't find any 'payment option".
How do I go about it please?

No, it's not usually a requirement. I'm guessing that the person might have made claims which the school is trying to verify.
No one can tell you what will be on your CAS as this will be decided by your school based on the information / document you've submitted to them.

quille11:
Hello guys,

Is employment payslip a requirement for CAS Application? School is requesting for it because the person was refused visit visa 6 yrs ago. Banks statement with enough funds which are accessible to the student and other docs have been submitted

If Yes, will it reflect on docs to be listed on CAS for visa Application?

@mimilyrics @lagosismyhome @theGuyfromHR

Thanks

1. Yes you can. Keep the maintenance for you and your 3 kids in his account for 28 days in line with the financial requirements before submitting your application online.
2. This depends on you. You can apply as soon as he gets his passport back with the vignette or wait till he arrives in the UK, picks his BRP and sorts accomodation.

Onyxfidel1:
After my husband gets his student visa

1) can I and my 3 kids use his statement of account to apply for dependant visa

2) can we start processing our visa while he is in Nigeria or wait till he gets to UK.

Please any experienced member can help clarify me for a better decision, thanks

It's right. Oanda rate for today puts the equivalent of £705 at $941.334 but Oanda rate isn't usually the same as Nigerian bank rates so if it's higher by almost $40, it's still okay.

Grace321:
IHS for 1year plus some months is 979.16 USD? That’s more than £705 equivalent. Or am I missing something?

Your account statement should have the account reporting period at the top of the document as this shows that the amount required is held over that period and makes the ECO's job easier. The ECO knows that even though this isn't the norm in every country, it is the norm with Nigerian banks so I'm not sure how you can wing this.
What bank is this?

Muol11:
Hi, please I have an important question, on your proof of funds, is it required it explicitly writes a period of time (e.g statement for December 1 to December 28)? I have had my POF for well over 28 days but because my statement doesn't print this period of time in the above-mentioned format, the school hasn't issued me a CAS. It is clear from the dates on each transaction on the statement the funds have been there for well over one month and you can also see my balance, the bank name, logo, contact details and my name and account number, sort-code so don't get why this is a problem. Please is this mandatory from the UKVI? I believe they can also contact my bank if they need to verify anything easily as it's even a UK bank

1. No, it doesn't.
2. Yes but sometimes the timescales are exceeded for a variety of reasons ie too many applications or when it takes time to verify certain information on an application.
Recent priority applications that I was privy to were decided within the 5 days timescales for priority processing though.
3. At the document upload stage for the dependant partner. It's usually helpful especially in cases where a couple has been living apart for some time and also to prove the genuineness of a subsisting marital relationship.
4. No. Keep your maintenance in your account for at least 28 days before your application and show evidence of this. The end of the 28 days should be at most 30 days before your application.
5. Is his name on the tenancy agreement? If yes, you should be able to use it but if not, he should get his name on it before you use it.

ini0902:
Good evening family. Thanks for the loads of information here. I am looking to join my husband who is currently studying his PhD and I have a few questions:

1. I have the required amount. But I have been unemployed for over 6 months, does this matter?

2. Is priority visa really priority over the standard? Because I have seen quite a number of priority applications taking longer

3. For the application online, they requested for a marriage certificate. I found out on here that applicants send pictures to prove marriage like wedding pictures and chats. Is that compulsory from the start or requested for by the embassy?

4. Do I need to show 6 months of my Statement of my bank account if I have all the funds in Stanbic Mutual funds account which give a reference letter and also a statement?

5. Then for accommodation my husband shares an apartment with a friend. Is it still okay if I use that place as the address for the application?

I responded already.

NkemJesus:
I will like to have a talk with you please. I have sent you an email kindly respond so that we can have access to talk. I will appreciate you you kind response.

Yes. Andela used to but not sure is they still do.
Findworka still did the last time I checked.

LagosismyHome:
Are there boot camps in nigeria .....

A 3 year old is capable of being taken care of by another person unlike the case of a nursing baby. You'd need to have a reason that makes separating the child from you impossible.
In the absence of that, your son can travel to join you in the UK with his father.

Nattyd17:
Hi dear I have a son hes 3years old.can Itake him with me then his father will join after 3month

Most likely, the final stop for your bus will be Ojota. If your bus stops at Berger, you'll need to board a bus to Ojota/Maryland.
Maryland is 2 bus stops away from Ojota. You can board a BRT bus in the middle lane or a yellow bus from Ojota if you're stopped there. Stop at Maryland, you will need to cross to your right and walk for like 3 mins from the BRT stop to Mobil station, Maryland.
There are usually yellow buses from the bus stop or directly in front of Mobil.
There used to be a lot of bikes and Kekes there but not sure if they are still allowed there due to the ban.
You should be able to take a stroll from Maryland to IOM if you're not too tired or if the sun isn't frying hot. Just walk to the cantonment, turn into the street beside it (Adekunle Fajuyi), take the 1st right turn, walk for a few minutes on the left. IOM will be on your left.

PMID:
Thank u. I am actually using a public bus to travel from Benin to Lagos.

If you're driving, drive to Maryland from Ojota, keep to your right and go up the bridge leading to Mobolaji Bank Anthony. Turn by Mobil filling station, keep to your left and make a uturn by the cantonment, turn right to Adekunle Fajuyi, turn right again to Isaac John street. Keep looking at your left, IOM is by the 1st junction to your left.
If taking a bus, board a bus from Ojota to Maryland. Board another bus going to Iyana Ipaja but tell the driver that you'll be stopping at the 1st junction on Adekunle Fajuyi. If that's possible, just stroll from the 1st junction to IOM.
If there are bikes, just board a bike from Maryland to IOM.

There are usually many cars and sometimes people outside, so it isn't easy to miss if you look.

Check Citiheight hotel, it's about 9 mins from IOM.

PMID:
Good morning my good people.

Pls how can I locate IOM Ikeja from Ojota, am going for My TB test? Also,

How can I locate a cheap hotel/guest house around Ikeja?

Pls help o.... am going to lag tomorrow. Thank u.

I understand you. Yes, I do know someone and that's why i suggested it. The baby couldn't be left in Nigeria because it was still nursing and the father couldn't move to the UK; the father accompanied them to the UK on a visit visa and went back to Nigeria after the isolation period.
Having a nursing child and being able to explain this while providing evidence of adequate UK care arrangements for the child along with the father's consent letter has a high probability of working as long as it's genuine and convincing (the child's age comes into play here).

LagosismyHome:
Not that I doubt you ...but what the source of this statement .... do you know anyone who was approved with a baby applying without the father and quoted this as the reason and was given ??

The home office is always very strict with kids applying without both parents, even such approval is highly subjective

He doesn't have to apply at the same time as you, he can apply for a visiting visa pending when he's ready to live in the UK. When he's ready, he can then apply with the other kids but you can apply with the baby since having a nursing baby with the mother is essential to the wellbeing of the child and is treated as extenuating circumstances and in the best interest of the child.

Also include your plans for childcare for when you're studying or have to be in school. Get in touch with childcare facilities around your school and tentatively make plans with them; include this in your application as a way of showing that it wouldn't negatively impact your studies.

Depends on when you're applying. You all don't need to apply same time if not travelling at the same time because the vignettes are currently valid for 90 days due Covid-19 till the end of this year and this might or might not be reverted to the usual 30 days validity after Dec 31st.
If you want him to come drop the kids a month after you arrive after which, he goes back and returns in 2 months (it's doable), how will you cope if he takes more time tidying up in Nigeria? Pardon my Intrusiveness, I'm just trying to think about the stress on you.

TMJDiva:
Wow. Thanks for this great advice. He plans to join eventually like 3 months after . Do you think that will be ok? The only problem I have is if I can travel alone with the last child initially? While he comes with the other 2 kids a month we after I get there. But we will all apply at the same time.

1. Getting a good job after studying is dependent on how well you sell yourself and your skills to prospective employers. If you can't effectively sell yourself, you wouldn't get a job no matter how well-suited you are for the job.
2. If your baby is still nursing, you can explain this in a cover letter along with a consent letter from your husband and your baby's birth certificate. It usually helps.
3. Within 10 days of arrival, sometimes available for pickup before your arrival so you can pick up the very day you arrive, if possible. But with Covid-19 rules, you can't pick up until after you complete your self-isolation; the post office or your ACL will keep BRPs for 90 days before returning it to the home office.
Yes, he can do that as long as he doesn't stay away for too long. If he wouldn't have sorted himself within 3-6 months, he'll be better off getting a visiting visa to visit you until he's ready to live in the UK.

TMJDiva:
Hello everyone, hope you are having a nice weekend?

Please can the experts help me answer a few questions? Thank you in advance.

1. Is Healthcare Management a good course to study? In terms of finding a good job after and finding sponsors after study?

2. I want to apply with my husband and 3 kids, is it possible for me to go first with my baby and my husband joins maybe in a month or 2 with the remaining kids or must we all have to travel together

3. How long does it take to get BRP? (I’m not sure if that’s what it’s called). Can my husband get his within 1 month and travel back to Nigeria and sort out his work before he eventually joins us?

Thank you so much. I appreciate all your imputs.

Only the school can give you that answer. Normally, if a course will not be offered anymore, a message will be sent to those who have gotten admission and those whose applications haven't been decided yet so I can't tell you which category you fall into.

It's usually not automatic admission as you'll need to be assessed to be sure that you meet the requirements of the new course before getting an offer. Check to see what other course you may want to change to and check for the requirements.

The school will be your best bet at getting your answers to what is required of you if you want to switch courses.

tellalexander:
Thanks for your reply,I haven’t paid tuition fees since they haven’t offered me admission. I want to know if they had decided my application before they sent the mail by asking me if I can move to another course. If i wasn’t qualified for the program will i be able to recieve such mail? I want to know if it will be an automatic admission or it will be based on my certificates and qualification since i am applying to a new course which they transferred me to,because i already had a Skype interview for the previous course which was filled up.

If the statement states that it is for Dec 3 - Dec 30, yes but if not, wait till 31st to print. This is because some banks won't be able to capture the day you print on your statement while some do.

starboychan:
Kinda confusing.

Let's say the required pof entered my account on the 2nd of December, and u started counting on the 3rd of December.

Can I print the statement on the 30th?

If the statement captures Jan 4 as the end date of the statement period (this should usually be at the top ie. Dec 7-Jan 4), you're good.

Queenbeloveth:
Dear mimilyrics, kindly respond please

It simply means that your course has been cancelled for the current intake because they didn't have the required number of students that they expected to have for the course to be taught. ie. If they had a quota of 30 students for the course to be taught or for approval for the course to be granted and only 2 people will be taking the course, it's more economical for them to not offer the course.

You can defer your admission for the same course till next autumn and hope that they get the required number of students. Alternatively, you can change to another course.
If you don't like both options, then you can decline and get back any tuition deposits that you've paid without any penalty since the cancellation isn't your fault.

tellalexander:
We would like to inform you that unfortunately we are not meeting minimal quota of students for selected programme and it had been cancelled on first of December.
However, we can offer you:
To move your application to autumn, 2021;
to transfer you to other available study programme: www.brl/en/studies/degree-studies/
Waiting for your answer and we apologise for the inconvenience.

GURUS IN THE HOUSE PLEASE WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY THIS? I AM CONFUSED

You should start counting from Dec 8 if the money drops on Dec 7 and this means that your 28th day will be Jan 4.

Queenbeloveth:
I saw the timetable already and I'm aware the deadline for submitting the statement is 4th or January, I only want to be sure the 28 days will meet up with the deadline on 4th January counting from 7th December when the money drop.

Yes. As long as you get your 28 day count right and your money doesn't dip at anytime during the 28 day count, your closing balance is not an issue.
The closing balance will be for the day you print (if you submit within 30 days of printing) or your balance on your submission date (if your count ended immediately before your submission date or you print for the 28 days immediately preceding your online application after submitting).

starboychan:
I started counting the following day the amount dropped in my account.

What I want to know is if the day of the closing balance is included in the 28days

Nothing to worry about. You aren't applying for a visit visa.

yusufDeveloper:
@mimilyrics and all. Please, what will someone whose brother sent money declare in other to avoid this?

Cc: kingsilly

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic currently don't request for Covid-19 test.

smoothine:
Please for those that have travelled and used British Airways to the UK , do they require covid 19 tests ?.I need to know before i go and pay for a test i do not need again in these hard times.Thank you.

You don't wait for them to request for documents that are key to your application, you upload/submit them; you put them into the "other" category if you can't find an appropriate category for them.
Only one of 2 things can happen on the part of the ECO now:
1. The ECO might send you a mail to request for your TB test before making a decision on your application.
2. Refuse your application because no TB test was included with your application.

You can try sending them a mail with your TB test included and hope that it's received before and considered when your application is being decided.

soleski01:
Hello,

I just submitted my Visa application at TLS. On their page, they didn't make any provision for me to upload my medical result, so I didn't upload it. At TLS office, IKEJA, they also didn't request to see any of my documents. Now, I do not have my medical result with UK embassy and I have been finding a way to get it to them but it seems they ain't ready to collect it from me.

Is it possible for them to still request for it?

I have all other documents intact.

Can this affect my Visa application?

Help, please what do I do?

1st day of count is usually the day after the total funds hit hit the account. I'm assuming that the OP's 1st day of count excludes the day the total required funds hit the account. The day the total funds hit the account isn't always included in the count.

Muol11:
does the first day count (7th November)? If not I will advise he prints out his statement on the 6th of this month

Print on the 29th day.
Calculate how much you have to pay here:
https://www.immigration-health-surcharge.service.gov.uk/checker/type

ritlala:
I started counting my 28days from 7th Nov, today 4th Dec is the exact 28days. Please what day shd I print out, how much will I pay for IHS and visa fee for me and one dependent (adult)? Can I do walk-in on Tuesday?

You don't require a stamp since it originates from a UK bank and UK banks rarely stamp statements.
The online bank statement is accepted too; if doing self-upload, you can you the pdf copy from your online banking.
Whichever one you use is basically up to you.

Muol11:
Hello gurus in the house, is it acceptable if I use a printout of my bank statement as my proof of funds without a stamp (my bank doesn't stamp statements and is a UK bank). Or must it be a copy posted directly from the bank(this option takes about 5 working days)?

https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk

luvlycutebay:
Pls help me with the locator form website.
Thanks

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Swiftlee:
Who is in London? We plenty so?