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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 7:42pm On Aug 22, 2020

Was that the refusal reason? For what country?

If the fake marriage certificate is the reason, he would have to write it as the reason and I'd suggest that he speaks to an immigration lawyer on this. I'm careful with advising on issues like this because I'm not a lawyer and I don't want to be legally complicit.

Worst case scenario, it might lead to a refusal because it's a case of misrepresentation, deceit and forgery.
Best case scenario, it might not lead to a refusal but I can't tell you for certain that it won't.

Ibuske:
Thank you...but the issue is a bit complicated.. He recently got married, but had used a fake marriage certificate to show home times, on one of the country he was refused entrysome five years ago. Now he's genuinely married..what do you think @ mimilyrics.

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 7:35pm On Aug 22, 2020

As far as I know, no but I'd like to know why your school insisted on using the school accommodation.

toyclicks:
Pls @Mimi
While filling IOM data, I filled the address of the person I'm going to stay with in the UK.

While filling my CAS draft I filled same though stated that I was going to stay with this person for 1 month while I sort my accommodation. The school told me that I must go and choose 1 or 2 accommodation from thier accommodation page which I later did but still mentioned that I was going to stay with a friend for about a month before I finalize the deal. But the school nigerian rep/agent edited the whole thing before he passed it to the CAS team stating directly that the chosen school accommodation was where I was looking to stay. He deleted the part of me staying with a friend first, completely.

My concern is that this alteration makes my address data different from what was registered with IOM and what was registered with school.

Is this something to worry about?

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 7:29pm On Aug 22, 2020

There's a part of the form that requires him to declare the refusals plus reasons. He shouldn't worry; it doesn't mean that his visa will be refused. As long as he takes care for those reasons not to crop up on his application and he meets the T4 visa requirements, his application won't necessarily rejected except in cases where the refusal reasons (terrorism et al) are very grave.

Ibuske:
My friend is really worried..please help.

He's on his VISA application now and wants to know if he's to state the reasons for his refusals to USA and Germany. Please note that, after being refused to this two countries, he has traveled to other countries, which are on on his old passport.

Please advise.

Thanks.

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 7:27pm On Aug 22, 2020

Oh okay.
Will you be getting your license as part of your course or you've got to write the exams separately? Is your course a pre-registration training? Is passing your GPhC a requirement for your course or after your course? Is your course an OSPAP course?
Sorry if I mixed up the terms, I'm not a pharmacist grin

gracedforever:
Thank you @mimilyrics. However, the program I'm going for is one that'll enable me get licensed to practice as a pharmacist in the UK. So that's basically what the program is all about and I'm certain I'll get jobs there once I'm done and I've passed the qualification examination. I believe I'll find it easier to express myself saying this especially as regards to why I chose the course.
What's your opinion please?

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 7:04pm On Aug 22, 2020

I'd advise you not to say that as it makes it seem like you'd planning to study as a means to migrate to the UK.

Even though the PSW will be launched from next summer, if you say this, you would be asked about expected pay and why/how you think that you'd definitely get a job in the UK after your studies. You might also be asked if that's all the plan you have for after your masters and in the absence of another viable plan, your credibility as a genuine student has a high chance of being negatively impacted.
There are a lot of specifics or near-specifics that you might be asked for based on your response so I'd advise you not to make your application complicated.

If you were planning to enrol on another course after your Masters (i.e. a PhD), that would be understandable as long as you know what know what course that would be in even though that might change along the line.

Outside of working in the UK after your studies, what other viable plans do you have? Or is that the only plan you have?

gracedforever:
Hello

Please, I'll like to confirm. During my interview, is it really bad to say I intend to work in the UK after my studies. Do I have to say I plan to come back to Nigeria after my studies?
@mimilyrics

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 4:16pm On Aug 22, 2020

Oh okay! In that case, you might want to detail this on a cover letter so that the "system glitch" doesn't present your information wrongly.

No, it won't call for negative questioning. The only questions might just be around cost, distance to your school, its suitability for your family e.t.c.

Sommylove5:
That part of no2. Even after filling yes that I have been known with another name which I inputed. It only appeared as other given names while No still shows in that question asking if I have been known by another name which some persons here encountered same.

So what about me that rented an apartment because I have dependents, using the house address as my UK address does it calls for questioning?

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 4:01pm On Aug 22, 2020*

1. Study evidence if it has to do with your educational achievements. If not, upload in other category.
2. What affidavit? To show he's your father? If yes, it should go under finance along with the account statement. Alternatively, it can be uploaded in the other category.
3. Travel and residency category. Scan and upload the data page of the passport that has the applicable visas / permits, entry and exit stamps. You should also upload the applicable visas / permits entry and exit stamps.

Ensure that you clearly label each document being uploaded.

Arhmiee:
Please I need answers, I am trying to upload documents for self service.

An affidavit was stated in my CAS; should I put it under Studies evidence or should it be under others?

I am using my Dads bank statement and he also has an affidavit, should I put his affidavit under Sponsor evidence?

For info of countries one has visited, how do I include the evidence. Should I upload the data page of my old international passport (I lived in the country for 4 years so there are multiple entry and exist stamps and I have 4 different resident permits).

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 3:31pm On Aug 22, 2020*

1. Are you financially responsible for all of your husband's financial needs? Listing your daughter as your financial dependant is not a problem but listing your husband as your financial dependant when he's not financially dependant on you might raise some questions depending on what information he includes in his application.
Overall, it shouldn't have a negative impact on your application except your family situation is explained differently elsewhere on your application or in your interview.

2. Do you have your maiden name on your passport and previous documents or do you have your maiden name on previous documents and marital name on your passport?
If your maiden name is on all your documents, the right answer is no, you're not obliged to change names after marriage and UKVI understands that.
If your maiden name is on all your documents and your marital name is on your passport, your marriage is sufficient proof of name change for UKVI and your answer should have been yes.

3. The address of the private accommodation is okay even though I'd advise that you use your school address. Using the school's address doesn't mean that you have to live there. You're not in the UK so it's not expected that you'd have secured long term accommodation yet plus as soon as you enrol on your course / sort accommodation, you're expected to update your address with your school.

4. It doesn't matter. You're not expected to give proof of whether you own or rent the house except it helps your application.
PS: if viewable information is different from what you imputed, then you can detail this in a cover letter to avoid issues.

Bukieinyang:
Good morning everyone, pls I need help urgently.

I made some errors in my tier 4 visa application.

Errors:
1. Do you have any person depending on you financially? I said Yes. My husband and daughter are depending on me.

2. Do you have any known name before? I said No. However, I indicated my maiden name on the form

3. Do you know where you will live in the UK. I mentioned the university, but because I have family, I am not permitted to stay in school accommodation. I have however secured a private accommodation.

4. Where do you live presently. I indicated our family house which we neither own nor rent.

All these issues I want to address in a separate letter and attach in my application and upload with my documents but the school representative has advised that I cancel my application because of these errors that I may be refused visa which will affect the school. I have my Visa interview on Tuesday.

Please kindly advice, are these errors enough to get me a visa refusal?

Thanks.
Asking for a friend

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 3:24pm On Aug 22, 2020

Whichever option suits you.

Adurami040517:
Good afternoon @mimilyrics and other gurus in the house, i am new here and I have read from the beginning of the thread so I know most of the things required of me for tier 4 visa but am not clear on the following and I will appreciate if you can enlighten me
1) as a student who is self sponsor, can I first apply for my tier 4 visa and when am granted , my dependants (husband and 2 children) after 3 months can put in their application to join me or
2) we all have to apply at the same time

Thank you all in anticipation of your reply

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 3:23pm On Aug 22, 2020

Why not just use your school's address to avoid complications? You don't need to upload proof of address but you need to know what your options are and have an idea of where you'd be staying.

Sommylove5:
Please i need clarification on something. I got an accomodation with UK legal estate , I made a holding deposit for them to hold the property for me while they carry out their vetting process . I informed him about using that address for my Visa application which he said I provided all he need. Now I have used the address as my UK address in my Visa application and he is yet to get back to me. He is yet to issue any receipt to me either nor tenancy agreement or inform me the outcome of the vetting process . Please what will I do ? Must I upload proof of the address i wrote in my application? Am confused. My interview is next week and up till now the agent is yet to contact me or pick my call

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by mimilyrics: 11:43am On Aug 21, 2020

London transportation is cool and you'd only need a car if you don't want to rely on public transport for those odd hours movement or for those days when there are train delays. I did an estimated break down on the other UK post.
For car cost estimates, see below: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/consumer-advice/car-advice/a29318934/owning-car-costs/

OBYNOWEST12:
Thanks alot. Can you estimate monthly expenses for someone/single guy who lives in London.

How much do I have spend monthly on my car, If I decided to have a car in UK.

Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by mimilyrics: 11:37am On Aug 21, 2020

It depends on your car brand and the places you go (parking charges, fuel consumption, tolls e.t.c ) in addition to insurance and tax costs.
See link below for info on cost averages: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/consumer-advice/car-advice/a29318934/owning-car-costs/

OBYNOWEST12:
Thanks alot I appreciate. So for like if one now decided to own a car. How much will I be spending on that car monthly..

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 10:19am On Aug 21, 2020

Use the name on your passport.

pwettyhardey:
Filling the IOM form, should I just stick with my formal surname, as I told the woman my new surname.
I would also love to know if I should just forget about my new surname for now and stick with the old surname

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 10:19am On Aug 21, 2020

The name on your passport.

pwettyhardey:
Will I apply for my visa using my formal name or with my new name?

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 9:49am On Aug 21, 2020

1. Which one do you think you'd choose based on probabilities? Put details of that school.
2. The name on your passport is what will be on your application and your BRP and your school will issue your certificate in the name on your BRP.

If you go ahead to use your current passport, your marriage certificate is sufficient to show a link between you and your husband when he applies.

If you want your new surname on your BRP, you will have to get a new passport and use your marriage certificate as evidence of your name change on your application.

pwettyhardey:
Good morning. Please I need clarification on some things

1. I already booked a date for my IOM testing and a link was sent to me to fill, in the link there's a space for UK address, I haven't decided on the place I would stay and also I haven't choose between two schools. What's the best address to put as the address space is compulsory?

2. The name on my passport is different from my new surname as I just got married and did a change of name, something like formal name: Shola Oladele and new surname Shola Oladele-Adebowale. Will this be a problem? Would I need to go to immigration office to change the name on my passport? As my husband is planning to join me few months after. So I'll know the next step to take. Thanks
@mimilyrics and other gurus.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 9:45am On Aug 21, 2020

They will scan your originals. You'd need a photocopy of your passport to be attached to your submission checklist to be used for your passport collection.
Large documents should be printed in clear, A4 colour copies without any defacement.

Arhmiee:
Pls for assisted service, do I need to make photocopies of my original documents or will they scan the originals?

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Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by mimilyrics: 11:23pm On Aug 20, 2020*

It depends on your personal tastes.
Depending on your eating habits, you'll spend an average around £150-200. If you like exquisite feeding, you will spend more.
Transportation is dependent on the area. For London, each bus trip costs £1.50 but if you tap in with the same card more than once within 1 hour, you pay only for the first touch. Once you spend £4.50 a day on your bus trips the other bus trips for the day will be free. Once you hit your weekly max, all touches after are free for the week but you must be a heavy user to hit the max.

Bus transportation in Chatham is roughly £2.80 per ride while it's about £3.70 in Canterbury but you can save on buying weekly / monthly/ or season tickets.
Transportation spend should be an average of around £300-400 depending how often you use the train/bus and the distance. But if you buy a car, budget for insurance, taxes e.t.c.

If you're going outside the bus route, you'll pay more.
Train costs depend on where you go. I.e. return tickets from London to Farringdon costs around £15 while London to Canterbury costs about £48. You can download trainline app to help you with the train fares for your target areas.

Clothing is dependent on where you shop. Shopping at Primark is different from shopping at M&S. e.g. a male t-shirt at Primark goes for a minimum of £2.50 while a male shirt at M&S or Matalan can cost from £20 and £15 above respectively. When you buy during the sales periods though, the price crashes are epic.

Water / light/ Gas bill if not included in your rent will be roughly £100 but heavy usage during winter will definitely get your gas bills up.

You can get a phone contract (unlimited calls + 5gb data) on Vodafone for around £12.75. Lycamobile Pay as you go for around £10 (calls and 2 GB data plus free 100 minutes to US, Canada and some other countries excluding Nigeria).

Wireless costs depends on who and what package you choose. BT has a £25 plan but you can switch providers if not pleased with service. Sign-on packages for new customers usually come discounted.

OBYNOWEST12:
Hello guys I want to ask a question. Please how much can a bachelor spend on personal monthly expenses in UK like feeding and other things like clothing, transportation but excluding house rent.

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 11:18pm On Aug 20, 2020

No, it won't. Pre-Covid refunds took roughly 28 days or less, not sure how fast it will be at this period.

amaeve:
Please will cancelling my visa application prevent me from getting a visa? I just realized there’s a mistake in the application. I have not gone for biometric yet

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 11:11pm On Aug 20, 2020

That's the cost in of the Tb test in $ but when you book your test, the naira equivalent (currently N57,800) is given. It's not part of the visa fee, it's paid to IOM via deposit or bank transfer.
Also, payments on TLS are for value added services for ease of submission and are optional except for the UserPay fee to use the VI VAC.

JustCare:
Why did they day the $150 is part of the visa fee? From the information here one has to pay some pounds while booking on TLS

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 11:09pm On Aug 20, 2020

It's okay.

tunabio:
My beautiful people, please help with this scenario about keeping maintenance fund for family..

Main applicant has her money (school fees and maintenance) in her own account while dependents (husband and children) keep their maintenance in husband account. Is this okay?

Thanks for answers.

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 5:19pm On Aug 20, 2020

https://static.tlscontact.com/media/global/ww/uk/rep_passport_pickup.pdf

Rheminix:
pls can u send the link.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 4:53pm On Aug 20, 2020

So what are you interested in studying? Sales, business, marketing, project management e.t.c.

Please note that the T4 route will not give your permanent residence except you get a job with T2 sponsorship after your course or the intended PSW period.

Suzam:
You are Godsent..... I am a sales associate, worked with Topman-Topshop and presently Bath and Bodyworks, but the place I am right now does not give permanent residence, so I am looking to secure peace of mind and stability for myself and my family from this journey.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 4:50pm On Aug 20, 2020

It's not a problem. It's usually sent when a decision can't be made within the set time scales and/or if there's information (refusals, sponsor verification e.t.c.) they need to verify before making a decision.

rs172:
Good evening everyone, @mimilyrics,

I just got this mail, hope no probs.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 4:25pm On Aug 20, 2020

Counting from 23 july, yes ,it does.

Joyful7:
Thanks alot @ mimilyrics. what I have on my SOA is an opening balance, Transaction on 22nd July - 19th August. Hope this captures the 28day rightly.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 3:24pm On Aug 20, 2020

A transaction isn't needed. What the ECO needs to see to confirm that the funds are available are
1. The total funds required in your account for the 28 days.
2. your opening balance / funds on the 1st day of the 28-day count.
3. Your closing balance.
4. No reduction in the funds held throughout the 28-day count.

Aprokodaughter:
Really, someone told me I need to do a transaction today to capture the bank statement since I will be printing out the statements tomorrow.

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 3:17pm On Aug 20, 2020*

The link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/birth-certificates-and-the-full-birth-certificate-policy/birth-certificates-and-the-full-birth-certificate-policy

NOTE: UK immigration rules usually take into consideration the legal norms of the countries where the documents are coming from.
The NPC is the Nigerian government agency for birth and death registration and birth certificates and attestation of births have the same legal implications under the Nigerian law.

Rheminix:
pls send the link

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 3:15pm On Aug 20, 2020

Your closing balance is okay and will be used by the ECO. Your statement doesn't need to capture a transaction for today as long as the funds have been in your account for 28 days before your application.

Joyful7:
Pls @ mimilyrics its urgent, when is the suitable date to print out my SOA from 23rd July in other to meet the 28 days requirement. because the online copy I printed from 23rd july to 20 Aug didn't show today's transcation balance just closing balance.

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 3:11pm On Aug 20, 2020*

I'm not sure about that but you should include a cover letter to explain the attestation of birth if you don't have an actual birth certificate to submit.
The attached screenshot might guide you and though it's not specifically for T4 applications, it's the UK govt policy on birth certificates.

mrpudikin:
Hello please was told NPC Attestation of birth is not accepted for UK Visa but rather only NPC Birth cirtificate. If you want a Parent to be sponsor. Is this true ?

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 3:06pm On Aug 20, 2020*

You will have to find out at TLS. I know that the 3rd party option is available for family applications, for under-18s and some other applications but I'm not sure if you will be able to do that.
If you will be able to do that, you will need to submit an authorisation letter / form available via ( https://static.tlscontact.com/media/global/ww/uk/rep_passport_pickup.pdf ), copy of your ID and a copy of your representative's valid ID when you go in for your biometrics appointment.

gracedforever:
Alright, thank you.
Please, one last question . Can someone help pick up my passport after decision has been made? @mimilyrics

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 2:37pm On Aug 20, 2020

Oh okay. Where do your interests lie? In what area have you got work experience? What do you see yourself doing after your Masters? What area do you see yourself excelling in without struggling?
Once you know the above, it's easier to now start checking if the courses in your area of interest will accept your computer science degree.
In most cases, being able to sell your skills, experiences and your ability to succeed on your intended course will get you on some courses irrespective of your academic background.

Suzam:
No I meant I studied computer science back then due to influence from my sponsor then, now I am seeking a course that will accept my BSc in computer science but not really computer related.

Thanks

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Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 2:28pm On Aug 20, 2020

Why exactly do you want to study Computer science then? Why not study a course that will be professionally and financially beneficial to you?
If you just want a course for UK migration/work purposes, you might be better off with health related courses or a course which is your area of strength. This is my opinion though.

Suzam:
God bless you for your prompt response, I just meant less strenuous in anyway possible, I really don't want to go deeper with Computer Science courses, so looking for something else

Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 4 by mimilyrics: 2:22pm On Aug 20, 2020*

1. It won't affect you except you have no account of what you've been up to since then in terms of the progress you've made since you finished your course.
2. When you say less strenuous, what exactly do you mean?
3. Monthly maintenance is required to be shown for up to 9 months worth. Students outside London need to show £1,015*9 while students within London must show £1,265*9.
Each dependant has to show £680*9 for outside London and £845 for within London.
4. You can use findamasters.com to check for and compare schools.

Suzam:
Hello .. I appreciate the great job everyone is doing so far..

I still have some questions?

1.) Finished as a part-time student around 2012, fund, marriage and wrk came in. Will this affect my application for student visa? ( Will love to go with my spouse and kid)

2.) Can anyone recommend masters programme for Bachelor of Science Students(Computer science) less strenuous, cheaper ?

3.) Aside the tuition fee, I saw around £1000+ ✖ 9 for monthly maintenance, does that triple cos it includes spouse and a kid?

4.) Which schools should I look at, I have checked University of Birmingham and University of Portsmouth
Thank you

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