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In some cases, it takes one week and in others, it takes longer.

Sometimes you don't even get it till you go to the BHC. I don't know if you can just go to the BHC now because of the Covid-19 situation.
Case in point, for one overturned refusal, the passport wasn't returned to TLS within the normal expected timescales and it was only handed over by the BDHC after 2 visits. On the 1st visit, the applicant was asked to contact UKVI by the security guys but on the 2nd visit, the applicant was allowed in after stating that Sheffield redirected to the BDHC even though it wasn't exactly stated in plain terms.

Upon receiving the passport, it showed that the visa had been issued like 2 weeks back but had expired because it had a 1-day validity; this had to be reprinted and it took roughly 1 hour.

Steelbangz:
Please house, how long does it take to get your passport back after an overturned Visa decision?
It's been 4 weeks since I submitted my passport after the Visa decision was overturned.

N5 million will not be enough.
Living costs that you have to show in your account for schools in London is £1,265 per month * 9 months = £11,385. This alone is about N5.6 million using Oanda rate.

Visa fee is £348, IHS is currently £300 for each year of your course but this goes up to £470 next month. The current total of this for a 3 year course is over £1,398 which is about N700,000 plus TB test is currently N57,800.

Then tuition fees of a minimum of about £9,000 - £14,000 depending on the school. Convert this to Naira and you have over N5 million to pay in fees.

Use Google or www.findamasters.com as a start point for your search. No one can do this for you as you need to find out this info by yourself so you can know and choose your best option by yourself.

TheGodlessGod:
how much is enough?? including tuition and all

I must leave this Nigeria.

Have you applied to a uni yet? What course do you have your sights on? Do you hold an admission offer? If yes, you should know by now. If not, see link below
https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/eligibility

N5 million will not be enough. Living costs that you have to show for London is £1,265 per month * 9 months = £11,385

Visa fee is £348, IHS is currently £300 for each year of your course but this goes up to £470 next month. TB test is currently N57,800

You can also start your course/school search using Google or https://www.findamasters.com/
Course fees are usually dependent on the course and the school.

TheGodlessGod:
I tried reading it and it's really confusing.

I don't even know what's cas and it's documents.

I just need to know how much is required from a student here in nigeria to study in uk(london).

I've 5 million naira as budget a for the tuition fee, passport and visa etc .food housingehousing yare already taken care of.

Will that be enough?

1. Use form A, it's normally cheaper than black market rate. Oanda rate is for use by the BHC, not the BDCs or the bank.
2. If after paying your tuition balance, it wouldn't have dipped below what you are required to show at any point in your 28-day count, then no problem. It's up to you.

just4obitex:
hello house good day
please i have some questions
1. i want to pay my school fees deposit, so id love to know the best option. should i source my own pounds or go to my bank and buy. or is there an oanda source ? i sincerely want the best rates.
2 my statement of account is going to be ready by next week, so i wanna rush and pay my deposit, so they dont think im being too smart by allowing the money mature before removing part and paying as deposit. does it count to them ? or should i just chill and wait for my funds to mature. because the amount in the account is the balance +maintenance .
thanks for your responses. @mimilyrics , @justwise @duchess and all other chiefs. im expecting a favorable reply.

Check your spam. See screenshot below.

Mobilipia:
Thank you mimilyrics, but I can't find anything in my inbox. Can you please resend it?

No, it's not but you have to know what accommodation options are available to you and the costs. I'm guessing that you used your school's address on your accomodation info on the application.

uchevolata:
Same here @mimilyrics , I would like to send you a message. But may I ask if it is compulsory to pay for an accommodation now? In case I may be asked where or proof of where I will be staying? Can you advise? I have paid my visa fees and interview in 2 weeks...

Download it via the link below
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers

Hubbysluv:
Good morning @Soknown
Please can i have the link for list of companies that sponsor Tier 2 visa. My cousin is interested. I saw it posted somewhere but not sure if it is here or in the UK visa section. Kindly help me if you can
Thanks

Just responded. It's okay.

Mobilipia:
@mimilyrics I sent you an email please.sorry for invading your privacy.

You can use either of the apps in the attached screenshot. Check PlayStore or AppStore.

Donracy:
I think this is the best approach.

Please how do i get access to any app of sort or link to the website so I can start practicing ?

In that case, you can start practicing for the UK theory test from Nigeria, get your provisional as soon as you get here, write your theory test and take your driving test after you feel confident that you can ace it.

Donracy:
I think the best option is just to leave it. I just called an FRSC officer here in Lagos and I was informed that I would be getting the original drivers license after 5-6 weeks due to Covid if I renew tomorrow.

Considering the time constraints plus applying for International drivers license it may be too late for me to get it.

Responded.

noblealuu:
Sent you a mail.

The one-year entitlement to drive in the UK on licences from other countries expires exactly one year after you start living in the UK.

Donracy:
Are you saying that the international drivers license expires after one year?

Go to TLS or mail UKVI to ask.
Happened to a friend in 2016 but in her case, she didn't include her bank statement due to issues with her bank's system but she didn't want to miss her appointment. She was eventually able to get her statement the day after she had her biometrics and went back to TLS where she was given a Sheffield address to send the statement to via DHL.

Her application got refused but 2 days after she picked up her passport/application decision, she got a mail to submit her passport for her visa because Sheffield had just received her statement which showed that she had the funds at the time of her application and had the statement sent to Sheffield before her application was accessed and assessed by the ECO even though it didn't get to the DMC before the decision was made. She got her visa about a week after passport submission.

I'm not sure if it will work out same way in your situation but there's no harm in trying. Either that or wait for a refusal decision and reapply immediately as long as the funds have remained untouched in your account.

MamaG2020:
@mimilyrics and justwise and others, is there a way I can mail ukvi because I also printed 45days statement that day as apart from the 28days own I printed

No, it won't. The driving courses you take are dependant on you.
You'll need to get an international driver's licence that will entitle you to drive for a year but you will not be able to drive after this except you apply for and get your provisional driver's licence (£34 online application and £43 for postal applications); I suggest that you do this almost as soon as you get here because if you think about applying after your 1 year entitlement expires, it might be difficult to get due to the less than 4-6 months leave left on your BRP except you submit a BRP with extended leave.
Once you get your provisional licence, you can take driving lessons and/or study for your theory test. Once you pass your theory test and you're confident about your driving and understanding of the driving rules/signs, you can register for your driving test.

You can use the official DVLA theory test kit or the driving theory test for car drivers.

Donracy:
@Mimilyrics @duchess @Skymoore @Justwise and all with relevant knowledge.

Is it true that if you have a valid Nigeria Drivers license it will help you to get UK drivers license by shortening the driving courses you are supposed to go for?

If Yes, my Nigeria drivers license have three names on it while my other documents have 4 names. Please will this be a problem if present it as a proof of driving experience?

My drivers license just expired and I want to renew it. But your responses would be the determining factor

Waiting for your prompt responses

Thanks

Even though you said that the agent filled in some wrong info for you, your application was refused for financial reasons, not misrepresentation.

Usually, a visa refusal based on insufficient finance or lump logdements isn't an issue for subsequent applications as long as you can prove (in your subsequent applications) that your finances are truly available to you and that your economic situation in Nigeria is truly good enough for you not to break the bank on your trip.

For student visas, once you've got the funds for 28-days, you explain previous refusals, and every other things check out, you've got a high chance of getting a visa as long as deception isn't involved.

That said, the issue that I foresee with your application is the fake info filled in your previous applications as that's grounds for a 10-year ban for misrepresentation/ deception grounds. Even if you get away with the false info on Nos 1 and 3 as they are information bound to change with the passage of time, I don't see you getting away with number 2 as the onus is now on you to prove that you aren't married and that will require you to say the truth which exposes the false info on your application or lie which now shows you as an unrepentant individual bent on lying to UKVI for immigration fraud.
And since the application was made/rejected in February, the information discrepancy as per your marital status will be evident in your new application and might raise eyebrows as to the veracity of your application information.

The only 2 ways I see out of this are

1. You come clean on your application about the previously filled false info. This will most likely lead to a 10-year ban and subsequent applications after the ban is served will be subject to intense scrutiny. Or

2. [s]Keep up the lie with another or same set of false info and documents (showing marriage or divorce) which will lead to an outright ban if found out.[/s]

Even if you get away with it now, it won't always be so. It will still crop up sometime in future especially if you find yourself getting married to someone in the UK.

yormieK:
@justwise @mimilyrics and other gurus....HELP'S NEEDED. NOTE; lengthy post
I applied through an agent for a UK visitor visa which attracted an agent fee and i was rejected (Feb 2020) for the reason which state the immigration officer wasn't sure of the funds in my account is readily available to me.
PROBLEMS
1. the agent filled many false information on my behalf which include;
i. fake bank statement.
ii. fake marriage certificate and a child birth certificate.
iii. Fake employment letter and fake property papers.
BRIEF INFO ABOUT ME;
i. 32 years
i. 2018 electrical graduate.
ii. I run electrical company but not registered yet
iii.Not married yet, let alone of having a child
CURRENT SITUATION;
After several net research( nairaland uk standard visa pages and general student tier 4 pages )
1. I applied for Msc study in engineering and have been offered to study in scotland (GCU) with tuition deposit paid this august.
2. Am about to proceed to visa processing stage myself.
QUESTIONS
1. what should i do knowing fully well i have a history (my false info above) on their database interms of marriage, a child i've never had and payslips
2. what effect can this have on my proposed study plan.
Below is my refusal letter and bashing, criticism and valuable suggestion is welcomed and ive learned the hard way too.

Even though you said that the agent filled in some wrong info for you, your application was refused for financial reasons, not misrepresentation.

Usually, a visa refusal based on insufficient finance or lump logdements isn't an issue for subsequent applications as long as you can prove (in your subsequent applications) that your finances are truly available to you and that your economic situation in Nigeria is truly good enough for you not to break the bank on your trip.

For student visas, once you've got the funds for 28-days, you explain previous refusals, and every other things check out, you've got a high chance of getting a visa as long as deception isn't involved.

That said, the issue that I foresee with your application is the fake info filled in your previous applications as that's grounds for a 10-year ban for misrepresentation/ deception grounds. Even if you get away with the false info on Nos 1 and 3 as they are information bound to change with the passage of time, I don't see you getting away with number 2 as the onus is now on you to prove that you aren't married and that will require you to say the truth which exposes the false info on your application or lie which now shows you as an unrepentant individual bent on lying to UKVI for immigration fraud.
And since the application was made/rejected in February, the information discrepancy as per your marital status will be evident in your new application and might raise eyebrows as to the veracity of your application information.

The only 2 ways I see out of this are

1. You come clean on your application about the previously filled false info. This will most likely lead to a 10-year ban and subsequent applications after the ban is served will be subject to intense scrutiny. Or

2. [s]Keep up the lie with another or same set of false info and documents (showing marriage or divorce) which will lead to an outright ban if found out.[/s]

Even if you get away with it now, it won't always be so. It will still crop up sometime in future especially if you find yourself getting married to someone in the UK.

yormieK:
@justwise @mimilyrics and other gurus....HELP'S NEEDED. NOTE; lengthy post
I applied through an agent for a UK visitor visa which attracted an agent fee and i was rejected (Feb 2020) for the reason which state the immigration officer wasn't sure of the funds in my account is readily available to me.
PROBLEMS
1. the agent filled many false information on my behalf which include;
i. fake bank statement.
ii. fake marriage certificate and a child birth certificate.
iii. Fake employment letter and fake property papers.
BRIEF INFO ABOUT ME;
i. 32 years
i. 2018 electrical graduate.
ii. I run electrical company but not registered yet
iii.Not married yet, let alone of having a child
CURRENT SITUATION;
After several net research( nairaland uk standard visa pages and general student tier 4 pages )
1. I applied for Msc study in engineering and have been offered to study in scotland (GCU) with deposit paid.
2. Am about to proceed to visa processing stage myself.
QUESTIONS
1. what should i do knowing fully well i have a history (my false info above) on their database interms of marriage, a child i've never had and payslips
2. what effect can this have on my proposed study plan.
Below is my refusal letter and bashing, criticism and valuable suggestion is welcome as ive learned the hard way.

You don't have to worry because as mattfeuter explained, the rate used to convert the funds in your account will be the Oanda rate for the day you submit, it doesn't matter if it surges a day(s) after or before your submission.
Just the way the 28-day count must be completed before (not after) your submission, the rate to be used will be for the day you submit (not the rate for any day before or after your date of submission)

Hubbysluv:
Please what if after submitting your application and waiting for your biometric and visa outcome and the rate surge higher that the amount sitting in your account, any need to worry?

You can only use cash funds in your case. So I'd advice that the treasury bills should be converted into cash and put in a savings/current account for the 28-day count.

Pineberries:
Good afternoon. My friend want to use her dad's statement of account to apply for visa.The money is in treasury bills, it will mature first week in October and that's when her school will resume. The printed statement of account is reflecting the money needed but it it advisable for her to use it to apply for visa because I haven't heard of anyone using it. Thanks.

User pay fees. Applicants pay for using VI.

Hubbysluv:
Good evening all
Please I need help
I choose VI for my biometrics and saw £55 inside basket already, i don't understand

Please someone should explain to me

1. It's okay to state them as your financial dependants. It doesn't matter whether your husband answers yes too since you're both financially responsible for them.

2. There's no hard and fast rule about this. Depends on you. UKVI rarely calls the main applicant before granting dependant visas except there's something that can't be clarified via email.
My advice will be stay in the UK till they've got their visas since your going to Nigeria wouldn't have any impact on the decision outcomes or timelines.

Risazii:
Good day nairalanders, thanks to all who have been contributing here for free. I have a few questions please;

1. I am the main applicant and will be going to settle in first before my husband and kids. Is it okay to answer that I am financially responsible for my kids since all the funds are in my account or I should say 'no' and let my husband respond in the affirmative on his own form? What is the implication of not mentioning them in my application

2. Can I come back to Nigeria when they are set to apply for their visas so we can all travel together or I have to be in the UK when a decision is being made on their applications?

Thank you in advance

No, it's not strange. It happens sometimes once the visa has been approved and BRP produced.

Celomomo:
Who else received that their BRP is being sent to the designated address before receiving the mail to pick up passport? Is this strange?

It's just sticking to the facts as they are. If you're asked if you'll be getting married soon or having a dependant accompany you to the UK, then you should say yes, your fiance who will be your wife in few weeks will be joining you.
But the answer to your marital status question is "single" until you have a document to prove otherwise.

OralStone:
This implies I should not disclose my marriage plans and I should stick to the single story.
Thanks a bunch.

You're single until you sign the dotted lines. There's no consequence for saying that you're single even if you're getting married 5 hours after the statement because it's the truth.
After you get married, she can apply as your dependant and submit documents such as your wedding certificate, wedding pictures, a few pictures before your wedding, your BRP/vignette and any other document that can strengthen her application in connection to you.

OralStone:
Hello Gurus in the house.
I did my Visa App as single but I am getting married next month before I travel. I want us to go together or maybe there will be few weeks difference in our departures.
My question is this, do I need to declare to the Visa officer during my interview tomorrow that am getting married soon and that my wife will come to join me within a month or I should just maintain my single claim and not say anything.
Is there any consequence if I do not inform the visa officer about this?
Will it be a problem when she's applying for dependent visa after our wedding?
I need quick and urgent response to this as my interview is tomorrow.

The only option I can recommend is to use a friend or family who can pay for you while you give them the naira equivalent.

gracedforever:
Hello guys

Please is there another way to change naira to pounds except using black market rate. The rate is 611 as at today and that's ridiculously high.
@mimilyrics @everyone

There's no link and even where you go through the IHS link, you need to sign in to your account since the link is only available as a redirect from your application.

toyclicks:
@mimilyrics, I want to ask stupid kwaeshion
Biko give me IHS payment link and visa payment link.
I don't want to go through search engine

Yes, you can submit your application without uploading your documents because the upload is usually after you've submitted and picked an appointment date but the funds must have matured before the submission even if you're printing after your submission.

Hebraeem:
Initially, I thought one can submit his/her visa application without uploading documents then come with a matured POF along with others for biometrics. I get now, thanks.

Your proof of funds must be ready before your application submission, not biometrics appointment.
If your funds have not spent 28 days in your account before submission, it will be an issue. If you decide to do either self upload or assisted service after you've submitted your application (which must be after the maturity of your proof of funds), it's not an issue.

Hebraeem:
What if one decides to book an appointment with assisted service for a date after the Proof of funds have matured?

Yes, you can though it will cost you about N11,700.
Basically your checklist, appointment / application confirmation, passport, passport photocopy.

pittoilet:
can i pay for assisted service and get it uploaded tomorrow? as i have submitted my documents and do no see any button or link for uploading additional documents

For tomorrow, to be sure, I need to go along with a print out of my documents checklist, printout of my uploaded documents, passport and what else please?

No. The 6 month permitted stay for countries that don't require visas to visit the UK is for tourism purposes and short stays, not living purposes. You'll need to apply for a dependant visa for your dependant before entry in the UK.

Petiteashitta:
Greetings everyone,Please can your dependent travel with you to the Uk without adding her to your application if she is from a visa free country Eg your dependent does not need a visa to travel to the Uk but he cannot stay more than 6 months in the Uk.Can u all travel together and later apply for her in the UK as your dependent?

You'll have to upload it since you're not meeting with the ECO, your appointment is for your biometrics except you're using assisted service. The ECO will access it as part of your uploaded docs.

pittoilet:
So I had the opportunity to discuss this with the visa compliance team of my uni and they suggested that i take evidence of the refusals (rejection letters) to my appointment and declare it to the vo which is what i will do.

Fingers crossed!

It doesn't matter who deposited the funds into the account (there's even no need to capture this) as long as the funds are held for 28 days after the deposit or more and it's not a threat to getting her CAS.

eddymatti:
Greetings to everyone in the house. congratulations to those that have gotten their visas and to those expecting, all the best. Please I am asking for a friend, who is so worried about the fund in her account. She is worried because the fund in her account, is caring a narration of the company that deposited the fund rather than her name. Won’t this post a treat to her getting her CAS? Thanks once again

Yes you can. Either option is okay depending on your preference.

Flezi1:
I dont mind tthe 28 days, if am willing to pay for a new application can i do it immediately.

I just want to add two rejections i omitted whats the best option cancelling or including a letter?