If you don't have equivalent payslips or bank statements that match each other, don't.

Ijeomaihedi:
Hello,


Please, is it advisable to submit employment letter without A remuneration details? Because I’m skeptical I might be asked to provide an evidence of a bank statement that back it up

Depends on the school.
Most often than not, attending a visa credibility interview is usually after you've fulfilled all conditions of your offer and just waiting for your CAS to be assigned.
You would usually have paid your tuition deposit for this to happen.

governorudeh:
Hello

@dduchess90 @justwise and other great gurus in the house.

I got an admission at Middlesex University, is it possible to attend a visa credibility interview without paying my tuition deposit?

The University would kick off by September.

Thank you.

Shortage occupation: there are not enough resident workers to fill the available jobs in that particular sector.
Skilled worker: any worker who has special skill, training, knowledge which they can then apply to their work.

A licenced employer can sponsor skilled workers whether they are or not they are on the shortage occupation list depending on the industry and the job type.
An individual on the shortage occupation list gets sponsored for a skilled worker visa but a skilled worker doesn't necessarily have to work in a shortage occupation to get a skilled worker visa as long as they have an eligible job role. Both get sponsored for skilled worker visas when successful.

Check links below to see examples of both categories:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

eniola1010:


Boss am confused o. Is the shortage list not same with skilled worker list.

So are you saying there can be An employer that has license to sponsor even though such employer's niche is not in the listed list of shortage occupations?

Send your statement for the requested period. Seems that they want to confirm if you still have the funds in your account.

Ijeomaihedi:
Good day everyone, after a paid mail my hubby got this email:
Can someone please help us out on what to do it’s very urgent. Thank you


The UK Decision Making Centre is currently assessing the application submitted by the above named. We are unable to conclude the application at this time as we require additional information.

Please provide the following documents:

Official, verifiable documents to demonstrate what you have been doing since your graduation.

You have supplied a bank statement from Zenith Bank, for account number *******4319. Please provide an additional statement for this account to cover the period 16/11/2022 - 30/01/2023.


This should be in English or a certified translation and for example be in the form of: Payslips / employment letters with contact details on them / bank statements with regular salary being deposited / employment contracts / further education certificates and should not just be a CV.

As long as the job can sponsor you, you're good to go. Doesn't necessarily have to be on the shortage occupation list.

Panasonic101:

Does it mean those with permanent job that’s NOT on the shortage occupation list are wasting their time?

Yes. The only time BRP won't be granted is if she's applying or joining you 6 months or less to the end of your visa.

Emmyrez:



she can still receive her BRP?

Yes.

Emmyrez:
i have a question....
Postgraduate September 2022 intake, for two years course. Can my dependent still join me by May 2023 ending, I hope she still has her BRP.

https://www.google.com/search?q=uk+university+for+may+intake+2023&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB864GB864&sxsrf=AJOqlzUTiKf7ltvxXVBBY7xzNsQweHmbKw%3A1675019059899&ei=M8PWY-TINoibgQbr_IzACQ&oq=university+for+May+intake+2023&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQARgBMgQIIxAnMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeOgoIABBHENYEELADSgQIQRgASgQIRhgAUMwMWMwMYIscaAFwAXgAgAGDAYgBgwGSAQMwLjGYAQCgAQHIAQjAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

Adebayo82:
Please somebody should assist and share the list of university for May intake 2023.

Secondly, can undergraduates students come to UK with wife and child dependent.

https://www.nairaland.com/7255452/canadian-student-visa-thread-part/771

Kaptainkoko:
Good day admin. Please I don't know where to post this but i hope someone with experience can help me out.
Since June 2021, I d submitted application for student visa at the Canadian embassy. I'd done biometric and also did pay part of my school fees too. But till this moment, all I'm getting is, they are still proccessing my application. Please what does this mean? It's over a year and going to 2 years. Please what can I do ?
I'd written countless letter to them, all they keep.saying is, they are working on it.
I need advice please.
Thank

Yes, you do.

Osoderi:
hello house pls I want to confirm if one is travelling with KLM and Air France,does one need to do transit visa?

pls any body have good agent in UK they normally use to book ticket for them to travel to Nigeria. pls kindly give me contact number. Thank u

Feel free.

Mykelpato:

Mimi,Pls permission to PM you …I have a question that which won’t be thrown out here.

There's a sample that you can edit to suit your situation in the link below:
https://www.immigrationboards.com/immigration-for-family-members/covering-letter-for-spouse-visa-t294759.html

IRIEBOY:
please can you help me with a sample(format) of the cover letter ? Thanks

Any of the listed documents.
1. Bank statement if it shows the same address as her husband's.
2. Bank statement highlighting money transfers between them.
3. Pictures - during the dating stages and from the wedding. This is to show that even though you haven't lived together or been married for 2 years, you had a genuine relationship before then.
4. Chat history showing clearly the MA and dependant's numbers. This should be from as far back as possible.
5. Wedding IVs, if you have them.
6. Voter's card, if the address is updated to same address as the husband's.
7. Any joint investments.
8. Any joint accounts.
9. If the wife has done any newspaper publication, this should be included. Even though this isn't compulsory with UKVI, it can serve a form of evidence in this situation that the marriage is genuine.
10. A cover letter detailing the marriage/relationship to show that the marriage isn't up to 2 years old but is valid.

IRIEBOY:
Hi guys . Please is urgent. A friend was asked to provide further evidence that she has been living with her husband for atleast two years, but they got married December 8th 2022 , she submitted (uploaded) court wedding certificate previously during the visa application, please any idea on how to go about this? Please is urgent. Thanks

Any of the listed documents.
1. Bank statement if it shows the same address as her husband's.
2. Bank statement highlighting money transfers between them.
3. Pictures - during the dating stages and from the wedding. This is to show that even though you haven't lived together or been married for 2 years, you had a genuine relationship before then.
4. Chat history showing clearly the MA and dependant's numbers. This should be from as far back as possible.
5. Wedding IVs, if you have them.
6. Voter's card, if the address is updated to same address as the husband's.
7. Any joint investments.
8. Any joint accounts.
9. If the wife has done any newspaper publication, this should be included. Even though this isn't compulsory with UKVI, it can serve a form of evidence in this situation that the marriage is genuine.
10. A cover letter detailing the marriage/relationship to show that the marriage isn't up to 2 years old but is valid.

IRIEBOY:
Hi guys . Please is urgent. A friend was asked to provide further evidence that she has been living with her husband for atleast two years, but they got married December 8th 2022 , she submitted court wedding certificate previously during the application, please any idea on how to go about this? Please is urgent. Thanks

It might not work as there will be some sort of overlap since you have to do 37. 5 hours each week except you work 2 days at 1 and 3 days at the other but doing this means that you will have to use the work time for 1 job at the other job which is technically fraud. If you worked 37.5 hours at 1 and maybe 20 hours at the other, the overlap can be eradicated but 37.5 * 2 is highly risky.

See an example of what can happen below:
https://cfa.nhs.uk/about-nhscfa/latest-news/NHS-finance-chief-sentenced-for-triple-job-fraud
https://www.tiaa.co.uk/blog/remote-employees-working-two-jobs/
https://www.miaa.nhs.uk/how-to-mitigate-working-from-home-fraud-risks/

You didn't specify if you have to work at exactly the same times or different times eg. morning vs night work times so my assumption is that they are both Monday to Friday, 9-5 jobs.

Also, see WTD link below to know if it applies to you. This is to prevent staff burn out and create a health work-life balance.
https://www.gov.uk/maximum-weekly-working-hours

For WTD, when you opt-out, some employers who this applies to will not allow you work over 60 hours as the system is set to automatically reject unhealthy work patterns.

kwakudtraveller:

It's the same hours, 37.5 hours per week. Thank you my sister.

How many hours do you have to work at each? Are you to simultaneously work 9-5 Mondays to Fridays at both jobs or any other time periods that overlap? If yes, that spells big trouble when caught as it is fraud.
The type of contract doesn't matter, it is the hours of work that come into play.
If your work hours don't overlap, then it shouldn't be a problem as long as it doesn't go against the conditions of your visa eg. skilled worker visa.

kwakudtraveller:

Guy I know Lol but both offer too sweet. I just realised that one is a Fixed Term contract, would that still be bad?

Yes. As long as an application is submitted before your visa expires, it doesn't matter when your biometrics appointment is except for delays wich might mean being unable to change jobs and any other applicatble ish.

ayrton03:
Is it okay to book my biometric capture appointment the same day my visa is expiring? I got my COS two weeks to the expiration of my tier4 visa.

For a dependant, this is usually not the case but they might just want to clarify that you're indeed a genuine dependant.
Also this request might have been sent in error.
Whatever the case is, ensure that you're available for the call and clearly answer whatever questions they have for you.

Princsterry3562:
@dduchess90
Please everyone I need your help on this.
I am a dependent to my wife on a student visa. We submitted application on the 24 November 2022. My wife MA got her visa on the 8th Dec me and my son has been waiting.
Today I got am email requesting me for an interview. See attached........
Please I need advice.

1. Usually, you will need to take some courses that the last Sept batch did while you weren't enrolled with the next September batch. eg. If the Sept batch did HR and accounting modules before your course starts in January, you will study the course per their current timetable from January but will study your HR and accounting modules with the next Sept batch.
2. Usually, yes.

MelaninGemstone:
Hey guys, my program starts in a weeks time, I’m January intake

And some people in my school doing same program started since September

(September intake)

My questions are;
1. Will we the January intake be re-taught all what the September intake have been lectured since the beginning of the program

2. Will we pay the same amount of fees?

Can someone please clarify me please

Thanks
Cc
dduchess90
Mimilyrics
LagosismyHome

If in NHS, it's about 9.8%

Peerielass:


I know this is just a hypothetical case but I can’t just read and pass because this might actually be someone’s reality. Making a pension contribution of only 4.5% on a salary of £80K is a recipe for poverty in old age.

I would expect a minimum pension contribution of at least 10% in that income bracket. The more you pay into a pension pot either through your work place pension or a personal pension plan, the lesser the tax you pay to HM. Why pay that money to HM, when you can pay a large chunk of it into a pension plan and get tax relief. If in doubt, get a good accountant/tax consultant.

That's quite tricky. Check Koonbey's comment.

Fourcade:

We are not married yet

Once she gets her COS, you can either apply with her or apply after she's gotten her visa.
More info here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/switch-to-this-visa

Fourcade:
My partner and I have been together for 9months now. We are both students here in the UK and we will be done with our study this month. She will get her Tier2 Sponsorship soon(Health and Care).
We thought it's better for me to switch to her dependant and not apply for PSW.

What's the process of me becoming her dependant here. Thanks

Exactly what is in the email. they are in the process of making a decision and once a decision is made and/or your passport is with the VAC, you'll be contacted or will see the change on the online tracker.

Thonia012022:
Good PM
Dear Gurus in the House,
I have received the below mail after escalation.

“Having checked your records I can confirm your application is in the final processing stages and a decision will be made soon. Once finalised you will be contacted regarding the return of your passport/visa. Thank you for your patience.”

What does this mean?

@dduchess90

Ensure that you can prove that funds aren't being recycled if need be. For this, it's better to have tuition receipts, rent receipts, outstanding tuition and maintenance balance for the MA to show that the funds are different.

doyinluv:
@

This response is the bitter truth most dependents don't want to accept. @dduchess Please as a dependant whose MA recently got the visa, can I use the unexpired Proof of funds and my personal account to apply for my dependant visa? I need 7605 pounds I have 2.8M in my personal account and the MA has an excess of 1.9m in its account. Can I present both accounts for my proof of funds so as not to be flagged for recycling funds or how do you advise I do it? Ma applicant's proof of funds was from Oct to Dec and I intend to show my pof from Oct to Dec 29, 2022, to prove it's not recycled. I will appreciate the advice if anyone has done the same successfully

If your visa is approved by February, then you can join her then without issues. Check the 1st page for more info.

temmyblaze001:
Good afternoon guyz please I just need your advice....

My fiance is a student of Salford University, she travelled last year Feb, we are planning to get married this week end and I intend to apply as her dependant next week. Pls I will like to know if it's possible for me to join her in Salford by February. And how to go about it since am not applying with her as the MA.

Look for someone else to sponsor him.

demmysoft:


Please, House kindly advise on what he can do

No.
No.

Dharmie02:
Pls I need clarity and I will appreciate help that comes from you people.
1. While filling visa application, is it a must to travel on that travel date I fill?
2. MA has applied for visa and ticked 'spouse will not be traveling with me to the UK' simply because the spouse passport was not ready when it was filled. Spouse now has his passport. He wants to apply for visa today with the hope they travel together. Considering what MA filled as ' No', will this affect his application if he ticks he is traveling with MA?. Thank you

Joint bills
Joint account statements
Letters from GP/School/Employer/DVSA/HMRC etc. showing that you both live at the same address.
Joint investment documents.
Mortgage or tenancy agreements.

eniola1010:


Which document can someone use to prove unmarried partner

Is this on UKVI website? Where's the information originally from?
Is 50% tuition payment before entering the UK one of the school's conditions?
Did the affected person(s) meet the school's financial requirements ie. fee payment?
Did the person(s) have evidence that he/she had the tuition balance even though full tuition hadn't been made? Did the person have evidence that payment had been initiated even if the school hadn't received it eg. Form A or direct bank transfer depending on the mode of payment? Was the affected person(s) able to show this evidence to the entry officer?
I think the main issue, if required, is being able to prove/show that tuition has been paid or that the money for the tuition balance is still available and will be made upon arrival.
Note: This is not to say that paying half or all of tuition before getting to the UK is a bad thing. This is a great option that leaves the student with time to study and not have to worry about clogs in the tuition payment process after arriving in the UK.

Babamonsura:
Someone should please confirm the authenticity of this information. Somebody just sent it to me. Please, is it true?

*UPDATE!!!*

*The Home Office have discovered that Nigerian banks and other agencies fund Nigerians to enable them travel to the UK.*

*For this reason, they have initiated the border police to confirm that students actually paid up to 50% of their tuition fees before they enter the UK.*

*If you have not paid up to 50%(half) of your tuition fee, please ensure you do so as soon as possible before traveling to the UK.*

*Please do NOT travel without paying half of your tuition fee!*

*Please note that failure to do so will result in immediate Visa Revocation, and you will be sent back to Nigeria!*

*Please treat the payment of half of your tuition fee as CRUCIAL, as it can actually lay waste to all the effort you have put in - to travel abroad.*

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It's tricky for over 18s as the application for them is only for when they came into the UK as your dependant before they turned 18.
If the application is made, the chances are 50/50 because, at 18, it is deemed that the child is now an adult who can live exclusively of his/her parents.
What you can do is include evidence that shows that the child hasn't formed any independent life outside of the parents - special needs children who can't be taken care of anyone else except the parents - if it applies, still lives with them, is dependent on them financially, is still in school and not working etc. Note that evidence for all these must be provided but it isn't a guarantee that the visa will be given.
Alternatively, you can speak to an immigration lawyer who has handled cases like this for advice.

Linda2022:



Above 18

Buying a one-way ticket with a work/study visa is okay. You only need a 2-way ticket when you are on a visit visa or a visa that doesn't allow you to live/work/study in the UK.

Dampops:
Please for guys that have traveled under this visa, I’m assuming you bought just a one way ticket? Is this true? Thanks

What happens if your application is being decided earlier than 1 month after submission and you have nothing to send to the ECO when an NSF mail is sent to request your IELTS results? What if you never get NSF mail and the application is rejected because you didn't submit one of the key documents required? What if you don't pass it on the 1st try?
Please have your IELTS before youy submit your application.

OJInsight:
Good morning everyone, please is it possible to apply for Tier 2 visa and submit the IELTS result after one month?