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Okay. As I said earlier, that was/is based on the information gotten from my bank when I checked sometime last month so if the Feb 2020 CBN rules have been changed, it sure is good news. I was able to withdraw transferred £ and $ without restrictions in the past though.

Cyberknight:
Basically, I was pointing out that your assertion is incorrect.
Domiciliary accounts still function as they always have (I've been operating one since 2004), with the only change being that restrictions have been placed on transferring abroad money not originally received from there.

Notice that I spoke about my experience about being able to do that effortlessly; I never had issues with it in the past. Even though I haven't done so in recent times, that was the information that my bank gave me the last time I checked so if your own bank says otherwise, that's some pretty good news.

Cyberknight:
The bolded is not what we are talking about. I withdrew cash from my GBP domiciliary account last week.

The rule is actually that you can ONLY withdraw cash sent to you from abroad.

It was possible in the past. I have withdrawn transferred £ from my Nigerian accounts in the past but the last time I checked, CBN had stopped it.
At the moment, only transfers into domiciliary accounts can be transferred from dormicilliary accounts while cash deposits into dormicilliary accounts can only be withdrawn in cash.
Any £$€ transfers can only be transferred to other accounts but not withdrawn so your assertion is currently right.

LaaJiblik:
In which country?
Please show me anyone who has ever, ever home to the bank in Nigeria to withdraw £££

Nahhhh

1. You have to fill in your dependants' details whether they are travelling with you or not. If they are travelling with you or at a later time, you need to fill out their application even though you've already provided their details in your own form. There's no reduced fee for dependant applications; it costs same as a T4 student application. Ps: UKBA ceased to exist from 2013, it's now UKVI.
2. Travel history isn't key though you have to declare any previous refusals + refusal reasons. People without prior travel history have gotten T4 visas.

bayosegun:
Pls can I get clarification to this questions.

1. UKBA prefers if you provide information on the names of any dependant who is applying at the same time as you are on your form (although each dependant must complete a separate PBS (Dependant) form normally at a reduced fee if submitted at the same time as the Tier 4 form if a spouse, civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner, or child under 18 of the yourself)


2. Is travel history a key to applicant with dependents applying same time?

"When you meet the requirements", yes that gives you a high chance of getting a visa but even at that, mistakes happen and people get refused even when they meet the requirements so it's not guaranteed. It's not promised with certainty.
If it's guaranteed, no one would be refused after meeting all the requirements. I think that 99% is a bit off the mark but I get where you're coming from but let's assume that it's right, any one can fall in the 1% group due to ECO errors and interpretation or miscommunication (which happens quite often).
The poster wants assurance/guarantee that he'd get a visa if he applies for a short study visa (he didn't say anything about his personal situation) but no one can give him that; he can only be advised on what to do and documents to submit to make the chances of refusal slim.

LagosismyHome:
I think UK system of point based for student Visa makes it almost 99 percent guaranteed if you met the requirements

No visa guarantee for any application in any category.

everyevery:
Is there no sure short term course someone can apply for in the Uk with visa guaranteed?

Mail iomlagosmedicalbooking@iom.int or iomabujamedicalbooking@iom.int or call any of the numbers in the link to make your booking. You'll be sent the cost in naira, payment instructions and confirmation that your test has been booked on your preferred date.

See other details in the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-nigeria/tuberculosis-testing-in-nigeria

Iamslickp:
Pls how much is the TB TEST AND WHICH NUMBER CAN I CALL TO BOOK APPOINTMENT

It grants you exemptions from some professional exams thereby enabling you to achieve certain professional qualifications quicker because you don't have to write as many exams.

Mikeval001:
Please anyone in the house....

What's the advantage of a Postgraduate course been accredited by a professional body?

Depends on the school. Most schools still have ongoing applications processes. Check your preferred schools for info on this.

Yads97:
Can I still apply for September entry or it’s already too late?

No one can tell you how often UK study visas are approved.
All we can tell you will be to do your homework well, know all the necessary information about your intended UK studies, get your documents in order including your finances and admission documents. The onus is on you to prove that you're a genuine student and that you've got the finances for your studies.
If you do everything right, then you'll get your visa.

Yads97:
Hi good day. I’m new here and just want to know how often UK study visas get approved. Will appreciate your responses. Thank you.

That was a note of caution; notice that I said I wouldn't advise it for now (my opinion, not a must-do), not that it wasn't okay to bank with them. I know it's got a banking licence. It's the same model with UAccount; funds are also protected but there are certain loopholes that FCA is trying to firm up to avoid stories that touch to prevent a case where their partners put customers' monies at risk. While lots of current UCard holders haven't lost their monies, they can't access them because of the measures that the FCA wants to put in place.

tennyalad:
This is not correct. Monzo is a bank with a full banking license. Their business model is different as they are digital-only but that doesn't make them any less capable of handling your deposit. The money you put in your Monzo account is protected up to £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)

I wouldn't advise that for now because of issues that may arise. UCard which is like Monzo currently has an ish with one of its partners which has temporarily trapped the funds of so many people. The financial regulations that apply to brick and mortar banks don't fully apply to online banks. FCA is trying to fix the situation and existing loopholes so that people don't lose their money.

penurypredator:
Monzo only need you to prove you’re a legal resident by snapping your PR card or something and that’s it.

Electricity, Gas, council tax, Water, Phone bills if you've got a phone contract, driver's licence (provisional or full)

Justarandomguy:
thanks for your reply.
So it is possible for 2 different names on the bill? Sorry I'm a noob in this.

Yea, London. Spent less than 2 hours in all and chose the pickup option. Passport was ready in about 10 days.

Justarandomguy:
thanks bro. Where did u do yours. London?

No, I've just always found a reason to postpone doing it and my family is tired of asking when I'd eventually get around to it. Eventually kicked-started the process few weeks back though but no booked tests yet. My 8-year-old has not stopped asking when I'll start driving again since then.

duchess90:
No be small, have you done yours? if No, take am i trust you...you will handle it pretty well

As in ehn, it's not beans. Naija theory test is a joke compared to DVSA's test. You have to just try not to let the Naija traffic driving spirit get into you. Cheers to passing it at a go!

duchess90:
Plus the road to getting a driver's license is no joke... I have my driving test coming up soon, tension just dey everywhere( lol), meanwhile i been dey drive for Naija oh mtchewwww

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Put exactly what each child is spending I.e Tickets, costs of fun rides e.t.c.
Add this all up and that's what each child will spend.
Each child's expenditure will be what they are expected to spend out of the N2M since that's all you have available for the trio. Your own application should reflect the total amount available for you and your kids.

iyatrustee:
1. Annual income is almost 8mil. Budget is mainly for airticket, shopping miscelleanous. Accomodation and feeding is off the budget as a family friend will host us whilst in the UK.

2. My trips are usually about 10days at the max. I have never overstayed.

My real issue is filling out the forms for the kids as regards budget. Should i divide the N2mil and allot portions or put in the whole amount on everyone's application.

Thanks!

1. What's your income in relation to your budget? If you earn N3M annually and you intend to spend N2M, it will raise a red flag. Does the N2M cover your airfares, accomodation, feeding and other leisure activities you may want to engage in? You should itemize everything you'd be spending on as that would be handy for a realistic budget.

2. Yes, you can. Once you have a history of leaving when you're due to leave and not overstaying your visa at any point, it's okay.

iyatrustee:
Please i need to know. I intend to renew my visa and also for my 3kids. My budget for all 4 of us is N2mil. Should i quote in their respected forms or how is it done?

Secondly, my last visa was 2yrs, can i apply the 2yr validity for my kids or i must start with 6mths?

An international student can't work as an uber driver as it falls under self employment and students can't be self employed under the Tier 4 rules.

Deelaw13:
Please I would really like to ask, can students apply for part time jobs like this (eg uber driver) which involves owning a car, thank you

I paid £88.51 ($106) last September.

Justarandomguy:
hey all; anyone have an idea of how much it is to renew a nigerian passport in UK

After getting Parental Responsibility (PR) from the court, the following are in order:

You'd need a cover letter (along with the visa application) to explain why the PR is recent so that it is not seen as you trying to game the UK visa system.

After getting PR, you'd need your sister's death certificate (to buttress why you have responsibility of her daughter), her daughter's birth certificate (to prove that your sister was her biological mother), letters from her school and doctor confirming her details (year of enrolment, address,
age, name). The letters must be addressed to you or parents/legal guardian of *the child's name* and must state that she lives and has lived at *Your address* for *the number of years she's been registered with them. All evidence must prove that you have been the primary carer for the child for the past 7 years.

PS: if you've got adoption done, you don't need the death certificate, birth certificate or the other docs as the adoption means that the child is totally yours. Once you have the adoption certificate, the child's prior family situation doesn't come into play.

Hubbysluv:
Hi Mimilyrics,

Please what kind of evidence are you talking about as I'm in the same shoes with her.
My late elder sister's daughter has stayed with me for 7years+ since she lost her mother and i intent travelling with her as I'm now like a mother to her and her father welcome the idea.
Apart from court order as her legal guidance, should i include her school fees receipts and pictures we took together? Please help me with ideas of documents i need for her visa application.
@mimilyrics

Yes, he can as long as he can prove that the marriage is genuine. No need to wait 5 years.

Gundi:
Lol, see as the thing sweet.

Please I want to ask, if someone is not married yet and gets a job in UK, can he go to UK for a year, then come back to do weddin?; can the partner come on dependant Visa after the wedding, or it's until the 5years stay in UK and then ILR stage before one can now file for the partner?

1. Yes, there is a place for filling the details of your children. You need their birth certificates as part of their visa applications (showing your name as a parent) if they will be applying as your dependants. See this link for a step by step pictorial guide to filling the tier 4 visa application form: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/aglobaluniversity/documents/studywithus/visaimmigration/overseas-visa-application-form-guidance.pdf

2. If you want to add her to your kids, you need to have adoption papers or a court order that gives you responsibility for that child. You would also need to provide evidence that you have been responsible for that child.

SAMDEEA123:
Please I need help. When filling the visa application for married applicants, is there a place to fill number of children? Will need to provide their birth certificates? Secondly, I have a little girl who stays with me, and I want to add her to my kids. She answers a different surname. What do I need to do in this regard?

My email is on 247. You won't escape buying me that drink. Lol!

Latito442:
So true bro, she's kind hearted...

Note: I have promised to hang out with her once my legs steps into the uk, this sept2020.

@ mimilyrics, abeg keep ur phones on' and ur email accessible.

Thanks for all ur input's here



I was delighted when mimilyrics returned from her Nairaland ‘sabbatical’.
This is the reason.
She dots the I’s and crosses the T’s.
It’s either she ‘jumps & pass’ or she provides answers.
If she decides to provide answer, she researches Merriam Webster, Encyclopaedia Brittanica, Oxford advanced learners dictionary. She adds that up with Google Scholar (not to be confused with the usual google). She seeks for solutions from only peer-reviewed papers in internationally-renowned journals.

Then she provides comprehensive answer.
All this, for £0.0000

Girl, you rock!

Well done

That Sabbatical was much needed.
You just cracked me up on this hot Thursday noon.

LaaJiblik:
I was delighted when mimilyrics returned from her Nairaland ‘sabbatical’.
This is the reason.
She dots the I’s and crosses the T’s.
It’s either she ‘jumps & pass’ or she provides answers.
If she decides to provide answer, she researches Merriam Webster, Encyclopaedia Brittanica, Oxford advanced learners dictionary. She adds that up with Google Scholar (not to be confused with the usual google). She seeks for solutions from only peer-reviewed papers in internationally-renowned journals.

Then she provides comprehensive answer.
All this, for £0.0000

Girl, you rock!

Well done

Thank you. I'm glad I've been able to help.

mattfeuter:
She’s the best.

Cc mimilyrics: thanks a lot for your contributions on here. You’ve been very helpful.

Amen.

Mobilipia:
I love the way you take time to respond to people's questions. God will bless you for the wonderful job you're doing here.

You don't need the CAC documents. Don't complicate an otherwise simple matter. Your name isn't on the incorporation documents; Your claim to the company is as a staff based on your earlier comment so put together your visa application as a staff of that company. You only need the incorporation documents (plus company bank statements) if the company is sponsoring your trip as a family member of one of the directors and even if the company is sponsoring you, you still need to submit your bank statements as evidence of your personal situation in Nigeria and to show that you have a means of livelihood outside the sponsorship.
Just make sure that all the information I listed out in my prior comment are on the company's letter-headed paper.

juliusocean:
Pls pardon me should I leave my dads cac documents behind even tho i run the company? I feel it would be a good boost?

1. If you can get an employer in your course field that will employ you, you’re good. Do not just study any course so you don’t get burnt out in a short time. Jobs in healthcare, social work, IT.
Asides from jobs in the listed areas, if you know your onions, understand the UK job market, strategize and start preparing for your job hunt way before you finish your course, you can get a job “fast”. Jobs don’t always come on a platter of gold for international students but it isn’t impossible for you to get one.
2. To study nursing, you need to have an understanding of science and maths and/or experience depending on the level of study. There are pre-registration nursing MSc courses you can do to get into nursing though. Those in nursing will be able to give more details on this when they come online.
3. It is only visa-free for Americans for up to 6 months to visit, not to live. You’d need to apply for a T4 dependant visa for your child to enable him/her live with you in the UK during your studies.
4. No, he can’t officially sponsor you but he can deposit/transfer the money for your UK studies into your account.
5. Based on my own preference and experience, Wales, Hertfordshire, Glasgow, Kent, Birmingham. Based on general opinion, the list is inexhaustive.
6. Affordable is relative. Many cities outside London are affordable but then it depends on what areas of the cities and the kinds of accommodation that you want.

Papapa1234:
Hello.thanks to all the contributors.
I am new to this thread and I have been reading.
However,I have some questions
1.Does any course matter as regards getting a job and probably staying back permanently after schooling( is staying back after school legal )
1b)Are there specific courses that gets you a job( faster)
2. Can anyone go for nursing regardless of your no experience in science subjects.
3.Do I have to apply for my child who is an American citizen (since it’s visa free for Americans
4. Can my husband sponsor me?
5.Apart from London? What cities are ok to raise a child?
6. Which cities are affordable to live?
Thank you all

Letter confirming your appointment (salary, position, employment start date etc.) and the approval of your proposed leave period (this should be your anticipated travel period), and official payslips which correlate with your salary inflow in your bank statements.

juliusocean:
You mean
Appointment letter + acceptance+ my dad's company documents? Will it fly?

My friend had this to say (she's currently student ambassador there):

Well, Stirling is quiet and not so metropolitan, there are jobs but not as much as u will find in Glasgow or Edinburgh as competition is high and less commercial activity. The good news is it's really close to the other 2 cities and one can take a job there as well and live in stirling.
For students, there are more of care jobs, retail stores (very competitive) and restaurants and of course, Amazon.
But it might not be forthcoming as soon as might be expected but from January, more opportunities open up due to international students going back to their countries and leaving their jobs.
On children school: well, I don't have children in school there but I have colleagues who do as well, I would want to believe its same standard as with the whole of UK.. You might just want to find out about locations before they rent house too

mamacajah:
Is there anyone living in Stirling, Scotland? Looking for indepth information on jobs, children schools for a prospective student come September..thanks

I don't know about Sunderland but I know that some schools make exceptions for 3rd class degree holders even where it's stated on their sites that the minimum entry requirement is a 2.1 degree.
E.g. Kent (MBA) and ARU (HR MA) make exceptions for 3rd class degree holders who can prove that their unique experiences will be valuable on the course. A good personal statement (PS) and being able to defend what you've written on your PS during the interview could help.

Phenmeson:
Gud afternoon all. Just need advice. Has anyone applied to University of Sunderland, with Third Class. I got a brother whose CGPA is 2.38.he's currently doing is Youth Service, indirectly, no work experience.Course of study will be, MBA (Human Resource Management). Thanks