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Biometrics registration is the registration of your unique characteristics i.e. Finger prints, your facial image, retina scans, Palm print e.t.c
For visa purposes, finger prints and digital images of one's face which are captured during the application submission process are the 'biometrics' being talked about.

1StopRudeness:
Please I saw someone write something about biometrics...please in the process of all these visa paroles and final travel...is BVN comparison or verification goin to be involved in anyway..cos his data has one small error which happened at point of registration ..but since it ddnt stop his account from working after linking..he has been using it like that ever since..is there need to go and correct all the detail with the passport details

The school is only following the visa rules as per him having the money in his account or his parents. This is to forestall funding issues in the course of the program to be undertaken. Other family members cannot sponsor an applicant.
No where in the Ts and Cs you posted require the payment for accommodation except there's a part of your post that I missed. The UK govt has no fixed cost of accommodation required for T4 visas but you must have a certain amount that can cover monthly living costs for a maximum of 9 months (£1,015 monthly for schools outside London).
The only thing I know that keeps schools from releasing CAS is when no tuition payment has been made but seeing as you have no pending tuition payment I'd say you contact the school to know why they have that condition on the offer.

I'd suggest that you read previous postings on this thread or download the T4 guide on the UKVI website and read through for extensive information.

1StopRudeness:
Terms and Conditions
 
The scholarships are only available to nominated candidates who will be registered at the University of Glasgow for one of the eligible programmes. Candidates who change their programmes may no longer be eligible for funding and may be liable for the payment of their full tuition fees.
 
Scholarship awards cannot be deferred to the following academic year. Nominated candidates must therefore register for their academic programme by the given start date, as specified in their award communication.
 
Scholarships are awarded for a specific programme of study as stated in the award communication. Nominated candidates should seek permission and obtain consent from the Scholarship Team before making any changes to their programme of study (this includes changing course title, course transfers, suspending studies, etc.).Please note that approval is not guaranteed and where changes are made without prior approval, funding may be withdrawn and students may be required to repay the funding in full.
 
Scholars who withdraw from their programme before completion will be required to repay the funding in full.
 
Scholarship awards are conditional upon the status for fee-paying purposes being correctly determined by the Admissions team. Funded students whose status is pending or has changed must notify the Scholarship Team immediately.
 
Scholarships cannot be awarded in conjunction with other discounts or scholarships awarded by the University of Glasgow. Students who are in receipt of any external sponsorship are not eligible to be in receipt of this award.
 
Scholars may be requested to participate in current and future promotional activities and as such may be interviewed and photographed by our marketing team. Scholars may also be asked to contribute occasionally to the promotion of the University of Glasgow during events organised by the Marketing, Recruitment & International Office. Scholars agree no payment will be made by the University to the funded students for their participation in promotional activities.
 
Pleas kindly breeze tru condition of award..mayb my English comprehension is getting rusty..e don tay small wey me comot for college...I tot a tuition waiver shouldn't come with much wahala....
They waive tuition for him...they still want make the him get money for account...why can't a family member sponsor the students cost of living...oga just wise...me I no understand...bro no let me rest..
 
Another thing I need to let u know is that he had been earlier issued a CAS around june..u know I told u turion waiver just fell on him on thursday like a miracle..so It's going to be like an updated CAS

Yes, 28 days which shows that it is available for your use. If you remove it, what then is your plan for maintenance and tuition upon your arrival in the UK? And with the UK looking at curbing immigration crimes, what if a case file randomly raises some sort of flag and they decide to make deeper checks? You never can tell. That it worked that way in the past doesn't mean that it will in the present.
I'd say it's better to leave it in the account till you receive your visa. That's my own opinion though.

sleyflash:
I thought the uk visa policy says 28days? As for me I believe that shouldn't be a big deal. 2014 I remember my bro removed the cash immediately after 28 days and he was granted visa.

@justwise @mimilyrics.. what's ur opinion ? I'm also interested in this question. It's a sensitive one.

Congratulations!!!

joudesin:
Just checked the UKVI site and noticed that a decision was made on the 15th.

Awaiting an update from tls

Hoping for the best for you.

cumulus:
Passport ready for collection. That's Monday morning business.

Congrats to you too. About time. I'm looking forward to your good news.

Thonybayo:
Hi Everyone,

Following @cumulus announcement i have been tracking my application process (practically every five minutes) using the ukvi provided portal and to my surprise, the last time i checked my status had changed to DECIDED.

I am now waiting for the notification mail from tls contact and i am nervous as hell concerning the actual decision.

The ukvi site works, just keep on checking using your application number (GWF).

Yea. Hopefully by next week. Right now, I'm just so happy for @Cumulus and I hope that his visa was approved.

PS: The processing delay isn't just in Naija. Few days ago, I stumbled on another website where posters/applicants from other non low-risk countries expressed same delay in processing. Can't share the site here because I'm not sure it's in line with this forum's rules

Question1:
@Mimi, you should expect yours soon..

Finally!!! Congratulations.
I'm hoping for the best for you too.

PS: Could you please share your application timeline?
PPS: Could you also track via the tracking link to see what date your decision was made?

Your answers will help ease some of the worries I've seen expressed on this thread.

cumulus:
I got my decision mail today.
Still hoping for the best.
Thank you.

Okay. So the IOM contact I put up is valid for you.

1StopRudeness:
Yeah from lagos

If you feel that your visa might not be out in time for your stated resumption, pls request for it and include in your submitted documents.

Jblade:
@mimilyrics abeg my resumption is 13th sept and I am yet to apply. Willol ap0ly next week. Do I request for a programme resumption extension letter?

No, She can't. To be a legal guardian, She needs an original court ruling/document appointing her as one. And getting one at this stage will raise flags as to the true reason behind doing such.
PS: Most times guardianship automatically ends at a certain age

christisam:
Hi I think you can still use your account if you make the necessary document and become his legal gaurdian. Do that and your account will be perfect. Then you write a letter of concent.

You're welcome. It's easy once the guidelines are understood. You can't use your account as other relatives asides parents can't sponsor a Tier 4 applicant. He has to use either his account or his parents' account. If using accounts of either parents, he has to include his birth certificate showing the parental connection plus a letter of consent stating that the parent in question has consented to the use of funds in the account for his maintenance in the UK.
PS: I edited my previous response to include more information. I take it that he's applying in Lagos. Am I right?

1StopRudeness:
Thanks..u made it sound easy..is it that easy....
Okay, he and I are not from same dad but same mum..meaning our surname is different...how do I use my account for him dat it won't raise a red flag..since putting the cash in his account will start a 28 day count...and that's a log thing....over that amount is already in my account for about 8months....

Send a mail to the school to ask for what docs they may need. Also get the maintenance cost of £9,135 (The 9 months required maintenance for schools outside London) in his or your parents' account ASAP and commence the 28 day count, if he hasn't done that already. If he/your parents have had £9,135 for 28 days or over, the school might require you to send it to them to produce his CAS.
- Book a TB test appointment by emailing: iomlagosmedicalbooking@iom.int or calling 234807 219 1112 and undergo TB test [47,500 to be paid into their standard chartered bank account number 0001847002, account name: international organisation for migration (IOM)] at IOM Ikeja located at No.1, Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos or Abuja. Note: Payment should be made only after appointment has been confirmed.
-Request a resumption extension letter from the school because of the closeness of resumption date.
-Once CAS is received, fill out the online application via visa4uk.fco.gov.uk submit, Select interview date, pay application/IHS fees in $ (Roughly around $755/$780 depending on the £ to $ exchange rate)
- Print application
-Go for interview with all necessary documents: Bank statement or Sponsorship letter as applicable, TB test certificate, Documents listed on CAS, Passport, Printed application form, resumption extension letter from school
He might need to pay for priority processing though.

Get more info at: https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/overview

1StopRudeness:
Please, my brother was just sent a full tuition waiver notification via mail today...for a programme starting september...at university of glasgow in scotland

I haven't the faintest idea of how to start...this thread is seriously long indulge me please, reading all tru will drive us bonkers....he hasn't done a single thing...cos the scholarship came as a miracle...his mind wasn't even there anymore cos the official notification period was supposed to be June 16. Only for him to be notified today

What's d next thing to do??

You do not fall into the category of those who don't need it as shown in the attached screenshot. You need it since you've been out of the UK for over 6 months. I presume that you have been in Nigeria for the time you've been out of the UK

hitunes:
Good morning guys,
Ave been out of the UK nw for 6months and abt 2 process a new visa 2 go back by October, do I need to do a new TB test?

Yes, You can. Ensure that you have all the cards handy when you need to pay or better still get a $ MasterCard from your bank, fund it with FX from the black market and use for payment.
Or use the $ card of someone you trust.

Jblade:
Morning house. Can I use two different gt bank cards to make the visa, ihs and priority payments?

I don't have a dorm card and my total payments will be in excess of $1k

No you do not need it. You only needed a stamped and signed statement from your bank on their letterhead. It wont be addressed to anyone.

sleyflash:
@5hyguy.. nah.. I meant what I meant.. the reference letter from the bank stating the account actually belongs to you.something like that I guess

You'd have to do as they say. That's the norm to prevent the loss of their licensing due to visa applications declined as a result of funding issues. My school did not release my CAS till they saw my financial doc.

sleyflash:
@justwise @mimilyrics @house.. Happy sunday and happy new week..
Please I mailed my school requesting for my cas. The screen shot was their response. I thought immediately after the 28 days count i'm to apply for visa immediately without any delay but in my case my school is saying after the 28 days I should print out the statement of account and send to them before they can issue my CAS to me. This i'm worried because the school ain't good at responding to mail on time, it could even take 5 days before getting a feedback..
Please what do you guys think I should do?

Thanks

Finally someone for Kent. Kent MBA for me.

Susom:
Anyone going to the university of Kent in September for MSc?

Missed the boarding part
[quote author=justwise post=59430617][/quote]

Check your spam mail if it isnt in your inbox. You should have 2 mails, one with your payment reference and another with your IHS number.
Your visa payment wouldn't have gone through without the IHS going through because the IHS payment is embedded with the application and has to be paid before the visa fee payment is allowed.
Write it out in ink on the first page of your filled online form even though that's not always an issue since it's linked with your visa application.

Question1:
please How do I confirm that my payment for IHS has been successful, I didn't receive any mail from WorldPay, though I got an IHS reference number but I didn't see where I was supposed to include it on my application(Or Am I supposed to write it with pen on my visa application).
NB: I've booked and paid for visa already.

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Question1:
Happy Sunday everyone,

Please who knows how best you can pay for IHS fee, I tried using someone's card from the UK but the payment was declining.

Is it a boading school?
if it is, it doesnt matter.
if not, please do as @justwise said

bonen:
Wow. We paid the fees and the 1k for accommodation at first. In june , Then completed the total fees in July, And we are quite a number of parents that did that from the same secondary school.

Thanks for the response will still proceed with her application. We were told because it is foundation we are not doing the child student visa thats for boarding schools.

Thanks for your quick response. God bless.

Yes. You made an error when starting your application. You might have to start again. See my screenshot in my reply to you above.
I was in the process of typing a reply to you when you posted this.

Question1:
cc. Mimi

Nothing much for you to do except to get the documents listed on your CAS ready while Waiting for the completion of your 28 days if you don't have them yet.

The TB test centre is at 1 Isaac John street, GRA Ikeja. Note that it's at the junction of Isaac John street and Oduduwa way.
It costs N47,500 for an adult(11 years and above) and N19,000 for children below 11years.
You will need to book an appointment by mailing iomlagosmedicalbooking@iom.int or calling 234807 219 1112.
After your booking has been confirmed, you'll need to pay at any standard chartered bank and take the teller +your passport to IOM office on your test date. Note that there's a different teller for IOM payments so ask for it when you get to the bank.
IOM account number is : 0001847002
Account name: international organization for migration.

I hope that helps.

sleyflash:
Please can anyone enlighten me on how to go about the tuberculosis test and get the certificate for my visa application? Also, now I'm running my 28 days cash in my acct what else do I need to know or do before I apply at the end of the 28 days.?
Thanks and God bless

You probably selected Abuja on the first page you got when you started your application. You might have to restart your application. I've attached a screenshot to guide u.

Question1:
Quick one please..

Have I made any error somewhere... I'm trying to book an appointment. But the only location that appeared was Abuja, but I want Lagos..

What should I do?

No. Just the cost of your tuition and maintenance.
Your statement comes in during submission

CapitalCee:
Please will I have to state the amount I have in my statement of account during the online application? I mean the amount stated in my statement,will I have to state it on my online application? Or it's just during submission of my documents that my statement has to come in.

Cc justwise, mimilyrics

I already replied you. I wasn't online for most part of today.

Question1:
Mimilyrics, Kindly check your mail. It's a matter of urgency.

Could be. Could also be an update based on feedback from UKVI. This is because the first three updates were based on TLS actions within 12 hours of my submission. This was probably triggered by an update(most likely the preparation for consideration mail) from UKVI.
Anyway we can only assume for now till we are proven right or wrong....
Still looking forward to everyone's good news.

shyy:
I noticed the change too on my TLS page...but I tink TLS just changed d names. ..don't tink dere is much to it...

A decision will soon be made. I've got the same on my page too. Once it is, the other options will be marked or might skip to passport returned.

cumulus:
The other status are still in Red. Although they have also changed from

'tma__application_decision_made'
'tma__passback_from_consulate'
'tma__passport_returned'

to

'Decision Made'
'Ready for Collection'
'Passport Returned'

They are all unchecked and in Red.

Ordinarily, it just means that it is still at the deciding UKVI facility and awaiting the ECO decision after being prepared for consideration.
You wouldn't know if a decision has been made till you get correspondence/update that a decision has been made or that your passport is ready to be pickup.
Normally The next 3 steps to the process are Decision made, Ready for collection and passport returned. It might have changed though.
I now have the same update on my TLS page as yours. I'm not sure when mine changed but it probably changed between yesterday and today.

cumulus:
Please, is there anyone with the following experience :

I checked my tslcontact website this morning to track my status as usual. The last update has been

'tma__application_submitted'
'tma__application_transferred_to_dmc'
'tma__application_received_by_dmc'.

But this morning it changed to

'Application Submitted'
'Transferred for Decision'
'Received by UKVI'

Please any clue as to why?
Thank you

Ordinarily, it just means that it is still at the deciding UKVI facility and awaiting the ECO decision after being prepared for consideration.
You wouldn't know if a decision has been made till you get correspondence/update that a decision has been made or that your passport is ready to be pickup.
Normally the next 3 steps of the process are Decision made, Ready for collection and passport returned. It might have changed though.
I now have the same update on my TLS page as yours. I'm not sure when mine changed but it probably changed between yesterday and today.

Question1:
They probably must have decided on your application, it won't cost much to stroll to their office to find out why, your package might have been waiting for collection.

You'll have to book an interview appointment (At Ikeja, VI or Abuja) as part of your application.

sleyflash:
Hello house.Pls I want to know if after application for a tier 4 student visa will there be any interview or just wait for the outcome of the visa?