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Theres nothing to worry about. Just use the address on your CAS.
The school address usually varies sometimes i.e. Your school most likely put the school's registry address while your department has a different postcode because they aren't in the same building.

Celomomo:
Hello,

I noticed a slight difference in the address for the course I'd be studying.

Cas showed Claverly street

The website I followed says Headingley.

The two addresses are like 1km apart.

Will this affect my application? I already printed the web page to support the claim.

Please help.

While you'll be submitting your sponsorship letter, your dependant will need to submit his/her bank statement or yours showing that the money has been held for 28 days (in your account or his/her account) before their application. This is based on the assumption that your sponsorship doesn't include them since you didn't confirm that it does.

To make it simpler for you, put the funds that they require into the account to be used, count 28 days from the day after the total required is in your account, and on the 29th day, submit your application.

After submitting, print the statement for the 28 days before your application submission and upload to the document submission portal along with other documents. You can include the 29th day in your statement to avoid counting errors on your part. The Oanda rate for the day you submit will be used to convert your funds to £.

Risazii:
Thanks a lot for your prompt response, but it's the 28 days I am confused about.

Your sponsorship letter must state that the sponsorship covers your tuition plus maintenance and your dependants' maintenance for the duration of your course.
If your sponsorship letter doesn't state this, you'll have to show the maintenance requirements for your dependants in your account or your dependants' accounts.

Risazii:
Good evening all, please I need your help seniors in the house. If I am a sponsored student and the money available to me by my official sponsor is more than enough to show for my dependant(s) must they provide the 28 days bank statement if we are applying together? Bearing in mind that as a sponsored student a bank statement is not required for main applicant. Please help

Since you're sponsoring yourself, you don't need your birth certificate; your statement of account is sufficient to show your funds.

quille11:
Self-sponsor, I have a handwritten birth certificate obtained from local govt of birth years back.

As far as I know, no. As long as the money has been held for 28 days before your application as stipulated by UKVI, you're good.

Mosopea:
Thank you so much.

With regards to question 1: Will i be asked to show proof of my husbands financials , source of funds or payslip??

1. It doesn't matter that your brother paid your fees. Under the T4 rules, if you aren't sponsoring yourself, your parents are the only family who can sponsor you and even though other family members can actually give you money for this, they don't count as sponsors.
If you're asked for the source of money in your account(s) simply state that your husband gave you which is true.

You might also be asked if you have any friends and family in the UK; you'd have to say the truth about this so that it doesn't affect your future applications as you'd be asked to state all family member within and outside the UK depending on what your subsequent applications will be.
2. Give the address and briefly explain that you'd be moving from there as soon as you rent a place. You might or might not be asked about the kind of accomodation options you are exploring for when you move.

3. I think those are okay except you've got other documents that can strengthen your application.
You don't need the WhatsApp/FB messages if you and your spouse have not had any periods of living apart within the last 2 years.

Mosopea:
hello house,

Please i have a few questions that i would really like to ask the house on how to answer these question:

1) The question who is sponsoring you?My elder brother in the UK paid my full tuition fees but my husband sent the total living expenses for 4 of us to my account. My school stated that i should mention that its my husband that is sponsoring me (something about not wanting to show that i have someone in the uk). Could this be an issue during the visa interview?

2) We intend to stay with my brother for the 2 weeks quarantine then look for a place closer to school as the landlord we called are asking for my BRP and visa which i dont have yet. How should i answer the question where do you intend to stay in the UK?

3) The documents we have now are: Int'll passports, TB certs, Marriage Cert, NPC Birth Certs for the kids, my personal bank statement, Our rent receipts here in Nigeria, Tenancy Agreement, Photos, Whatsapp/FB messages. Please what other document do i need to upload?

1. What happened to your birth certificate? Are your parents sponsoring you? If your parents aren't sponsoring you, you don't need your birth certificate.
Age declaration affidavits are legally accepted but you might need to take this to the NPC to get an attestation letter.
2. Depends on the school. Some schools ask while some don't.
3. TB test certificates have a validity of 6 months so if you do it now, it might expire before the ECO decides your application. I'd suggest that you do it closer to your application date.

quille11:
Hello guys,

- Is sworn affidavits acceptable to UKVI as birth certificate?
- Do schools request for bank statement during enrolment before they can agree an instalmental plan for a student who has made initial deposit?

- For prospective Jan 2021 applicant, can one do TB test now?

Thanks

You don't need it if it isn't stated on your CAS.

eddieifeoluwa:
Good day house.

Pls,is it necessary to upload WAEC certificate during my application even though it’s not stated in my CAS requirement for postgraduate studies?i have age discrepancy on my WAEC certificate though have done an affidavit to the effect.

Kind regards,

Then you'll have to make the complication easy to understand. You can't afford to gloss it over on your application. Finger prints are kept forever and are used for cross-referencing in order to prevent crime and catch situational inconsistencies.

Fame2me79:
It is just complicated somehow. I initially thought finger print will only last for 10yrs on their database.

True but the 10 years part is only true for previous travel and visas to the UK / any other country in the last 10 years.

For the problems with immigration to the UK and problems with immigration to other countries than the UK sections, the question is "have you even been refused a uk visa / any other visa, deported from the UK / any country, removed from the UK / any country, required to leave the UK / any country, refused entry at the UK border / any other country" (no time frame is specified).

He will also have to detail it on his cover letter because in talking about the old passport with the wrong date of birth, he'll have to explain the background of the issue. If he had never applied for a visa before, it wouldn't even be an issue.

Will update errors once my eyes are clear of sleep biko.

Bourne007:
@Fame2me79 said he was denied in 2005. On the application form, he only needs to state refusals in the last 10 years. Still needs affidavit as there will be records if ECO needs to check.

It's a 50/50 chance. The ECO will definitely have some questions like the following;
1. How did error happen? Was it deliberate or just an oversight?
2. When you noticed the error, why didn't you rectify it?
3. Why did you go ahead to use it for the application that was refused?
4. Why did you change the date on your passport after (and not before) your previous visa application? Why didn't you just keep using it since you had already used it for your initial application? Was it because you would like to misrepresent yourself on your next application?

You'd definitely be needing very satisfactory answers for these and more.

Fame2me79:
I have an affidavit to show. Menh i am just confused and worried about this application

I would suggest that you address this in your application so that it doesn't come back to bite you in the a**. Get the necessary legal documents (I.e. affidavit) to affirm that there was indeed an error on your previous passport and that your original date of birth is the one you have on the new passport.
If you don't address this and you're found out (since you also have to declare past refusals), it will connote a case of deliberate misrepresentation.

Fame2me79:
No the same name on my previous passport but different date of birth.

Dejavu31 is right. You normally need to pay your IHS to get to the BRP collection point.

Docuzor:
Did you fill that after paying the IHS fee or before paying the IHS fee?

You're right. It's normally just after IHS payment so I'm guessing that the poster hasn't paid yet.

Dejavu31:
It’s after you have paid for ihs fee and just you before pay for visa fee or after you pay can’t remember. But definitely after ihs fee

There's no need to get worked up on this.
Duchess90 was partly right going by the info on the TLS site and it was better that she stuck to the info that she had.

Youngee34:
Thank you.
I don't know why it's so difficult to just admit you were wrong.

There's no point arguing, even Yimi who had his interview today confirmed it.

Do you mean that you have a different name on your previous passport which you used in applying for your refused visa or on your birth certificate?

Fame2me79:
Hello to the gurus in the house. I was refused Student visa in 2005, but the date of birth is different from my present passport. I am really worried about this. Please can the gurus in the house kindly advice on next step.
Thank you

Yes, you will need to fill in your school's Alternative Collection Location (ACL) code for your BRP collection as part of your application on UKVI site, not TLS site. This will enable you pick up your BRP from your school upon your enrolment.
Are you sure you filled the right form?

Docuzor:
If you see this, this is urgent

So I'm filling my visa forms at the moment, and I was told that there is a place I'm to input my schools code for the picking up of the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP).

I have finished filling the form and didn't see the place for it.

Is it when I am directed to the TLS website that I would see the space to fill that in?

Then you should get a birth certificate that has their names from NPC or your LG; go along with the document that your hospital issued as evidence of your birth date and location.
I know for certain that the LG certificates usually include the parents' names, place of birth, date of birth and date of birth registration, and those are the details that UKVI wants to see.

liliberth:
Just my name is ont the birth certificate. Its from tge hospital i was born.

My parents name wasn't on it

How do you mean? Whose names appear on your birth certificate?

liliberth:
Please my BC doesn't have my parents name on it, can I use an affdavit with it. As I am confused as what to do.

As long as all your documents are in line with UKVI requirements and you had no issues answering the questions satisfactorily, you have nothing to worry about.

In situations like this in the past, it's been 50/50 but AR fixed some of them for the refusals due to ECO errors. I'm praying for no errors to be made on your application.

rs172:
@mimilyrics although i got September 8, but i was able to do my interview today,
I was asked my to verify my details, these were the questions asked:
Why the course,
Why the University,
Your future plan,
Why choosing Uk. That's all.

I'm kinda worried as i wasn't asked where I'd be staying, who is my sponsor.
Pardon my nervousness, it's my first time, does it means it not every time they ask this too?

Yes. Irrespective of when your biometrics appointment is scheduled for, your statement must capture the 28-day period which must be before your application submission.
You can print from the 5th of July since from July 6th to Aug 3rd is 28 days but to be on the safe side, I added an extra day.
The Oanda rate for Aug 3rd was N510.179 to £1 so that's what will be used to convert your funds.

TheGuyFromHR:
Sorry if I'm asking something that has already been thrashed out before - but I read the previous discussions on this topic earlier and remained unclear.

My application date was August 3, i.e. the date when I paid IHS and visa fees. So my bank statement should cover the period 28 days prior to August 3 (i.e from July 6) irrespective of when I actually submit my biometrics?

The 28-day period is the period for which the money must be in your account before your application. Once you submit your application, just print the statement for the 28-day period and upload.
Not being able to get an early biometrics appointment won't have a negative impact on your 28-day period statement.

Gbeskey:
Thank you for the swift replies. Here comes my confusion, what happens to my 28days bank statement since it is supposed to be valid prior to the day I make payment and with the way people are finding it difficult in getting appointment selection please what advice can you give me in that regards.

You'd need to upload the marriage certificate at the point of your spouse's application as evidence of your marriage.
You don't need to send it in with your application; listing his details on your application is enough.

Calm054:
Please I have a question @mimilyrics.. concerning uploading of documents, as the principal applicant if my spouse (dependents) is applying after I have obtained my Visa, do I need to upload our Marriage Certificate when I am sending in my application or when my spouse is making his? When is the right time to upload the Marriage Certificate?

Yes, after payment and appointment selection.

Gbeskey:
Thank you very much. But i can only upload my documents after payment right?

You'll upload the documents stated on your CAS in addition to other supporting documents like your bank statement /sponsorship letter, TB test certificate, ATAS certificate (if required), marriage certificate (if required), birth certificate (if using your parents' statement(s)) and any other documentation that supports your personal situation.

You will upload all these documents by yourself if you choose the self-upload and you'll need to upload this before you attend your biometrics appointment but if you choose assisted upload, the VAC staff will scan and upload your documents for you.

Gbeskey:
My CAS has landed but degree certificate and transcript were stated on it as evidence of obtaining the master's offer. Please does that mean I am only to upload these two documents with TB cert when applying for my visa? and at what point do I need to upload the bank statement?

If the immigration officials are not okay with your TB test certificate at the POE, you'll be checked at the airport. As long as it's valid for your visa application, you're good. If it expires before the ECO makes a decision, you might be contacted to provide a current test certificate.

Ewunugaab:
Ok, thanks
But you know we are to show the TB certificate to immigration in the UK.. Would I be able to show that certificate considering the fact that it would have expired then

Since your sponsorship covers living expenses, you're good. Your accomodation costs fall under living expenses.
The most you can pay towards your accomodation is for one month vis-a-vis the amount you have to show UKVI.
You don't need to have paid for accommodation before your visa application but you need to have made arrangements or know what your options are.

divco:
I have received an accommodation offer from the school. But I dunno if I have to pay all of the amount before the school issues a letter to use as proof during application. Because the sponsorship letter doesnt state it will cover accommodation.

Stuttering or stammering at several points (if you don't stammer normally) during the interview might impact your credibility but stammering and immediately getting over it shows that that wasn't a result of being dubious.

If you stammer normally, then this will be obvious from the get-go and the interviewer will take note of this and it wouldn't affect your credibility.

Confidence is key during the interview.

asatin007:
I am sorry if this sounds dumb but is it okay to stutter/stammer during your interview?

It depends on your personal situation. Do you intend to return to your current employer after your studies? Do you want to prove this? If yes, you'll need a letter from your company stating your employment details (when you joined the organisation, current remuneration, position/job level e.t.c.) and also stating that you've been granted study leave for the period you'll be in the UK studying.

If you choose to include this in your application, the ECO might ask you what your expected pay and job level will be when you return to the organisation after your course. You might also be asked what value you expect from the course and how that value will be beneficial to your employer.

bayosegun:
@mimi, pls is employment letter part of docs to selfupload for t4 application?

You can get an affidavit to show that both name variants refer to you.

Bodyco05:
I quickly need a clarification from the house.
All my documents caries three names aside my passport and TB certificate with two names (surname inclusive). Should I do something about it?

Are all the names on the birth certificate the same as on your passport even though they've been wrongly labelled but not misspelled? If yes, an affidavit should help.

I'm not sure about the LG certificate but it should be tenable since it's a government issued document and UKVI has not explicitly stated that birth certificates must come only from the NPC.

Mobilipia:
Good Evening everyone. My kids birth certificate has an error ,my middle name was written in a place were surname supposed to be, so I went to the health center today to get a new one and they told the the one from national population commission has finished they only have the one from local government, my question is will the one from local government be recognized by the embassy?

PG certificates are usually shorter than masters even though they are on the same level as masters. If you enrol on a masters program and for some reason can't complete your dissertation, the school might be able to award you a PG certificate.
See the link below for a more detailed explanation on the difference:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/postgraduate-diplomas-and-certificates

Most of the PG certificate courses I've seen are either part-time or for UK/EU students though based on the info in the link, international students with great English language skills can get on the program.
If a school sponsors you for that, it will most likely be on a short-term study visa since its duration is typically not up to 9 months for the full-time study.

I'm sure that you can get tier 4 sponsorship for PG diplomas though and I've seen schools offering this to international students.

Oby200:
This is such a wonderful platform. Thank you all for the job you do here.

Please I want to ask; what’s the difference between going for the pg certificate version and the masters version of a course.

I noticed pg certificate is cheaper and I am more inclined towards it. Are international students allowed to do pg cert, can tier 4 visa be granted for it and is it usually one year too?

Sorry if my questions are stupid but I haven’t been able to confirm for sure from university websites.

Thank you