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Tobi1990:
I got my passport today with no visa sticker and no refusal mail or refusal letter please what can I do

Check the last page of your passport for your UK visa

Hello,
Is priority service still available in Lagos?
Also, can I book it after applying for standard?

It is urgent please

Vicxxy10:
Hello,
Is priority service still available in Lagos?
Also, can I book it after applying for standard?

It is urgent please

No priority service at any TLS in lagos

SirMore1:
With FG ban, we can still travel straight to UK. But vaccinated people can spend fewer than 10days in a different country before booking flight to UK.

Except FG lifts the ban shortly after UK allows vaccinated Nigerians to enter.

Am fully vaccinated,does this mean I can stay in Dubai for less than 10 days then arrive in the UK?
Please expantiate

Canadaboyk:
Timeline!!! May God’s name be praised

First time writer. If you notice my name, you will observe the Canada tag on it. I was denied a Canada student visa in October 2021. It was really devastating because the reason for the refusal wasn’t sensible as I was the sponsor of my elder brother who got his visa July but I was refused based on personal asset and financial status despite having 20m in my account, lands and 4 houses, only to find out in my gcms note they misrepresented the sponsor for my parents meanwhile I was the one sponsoring myself probably because of my age lol as I’m just 25. Anyways I reapplied and still waiting for their response. Fast forward to November, I took the alternative option and started my uk application.

Applied to the university of Sunderland - 5th of November
Got admitted- 9th of November (submitted my transcripts of 4.29 cgpa, ielts and certificate)
Did a walk in tuberculosis test and got it done on the same day 12th of November (just walk in and try your best, there’s no harm in trial, I did it and I got it done)
Tution Payment of 3500 pounds with Citibank, 24hours my telex was out (16th of November)
Sunderland CAS request and questinonaire 17th -30th November)
Sunderland issued my CAS on the 1st of December
Applied on the 2nd of December (Walk in Service paid the 42k for that, Priority, Vi centre)
Transferred to DMC on the same 2nd of December
No NSF mail
No additional documents, No dependant either Passport Collection request 2:pm 13th December 2021 document pick up same day 13th December.

Declared my Usa visitor visa refusal of 2018 and two Canada refusal (visitor and student, 2018 and 2021 respectively).

In all I give thanks to God and I congratulate everyone who has gotten their visas. Special thanks to all those who have contributed in one way or the other for others to have a successful application.

Nb: DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED
Bank statement of 18million balance left in the account after paying tution deposit (tution is £12,500 paid 3,500 as deposit)
CAS document
Transcript
Bsc Certificate
Tuberculosis Certificate
Passport

I’m open to assisting in anyway I can because I know how exhausting and frustrating the processing can be at times. I wish you all the best!

do u show POF before CAS was issued? pls I need u to guide me on filling d questionnaire for Sunderland my email is osheba@yahoo.com

harwe:
Good Evening Everyone..

To all the gurus I appreciate your selfless efforts advicing, solving issues and giving tips to several people who don't have such info. I do APPRECIATE you all.

I heard something and will like to find out how true it is. Its a fact that students have 20hours to work in a week but I heard that if you work with NHS or you do any care job( for social workers or health related students) your employee can file unlimited hours for you.

Has anyone heard of such or is someone currently doing such?

Is it backed up by law? If yes can you share a link to such info.

I will appreciate if all top top guys on here can lend a voice.

Thank you.

Tier 4 student in the UK. You're no longer restricted under 20hrs work limit anymore, provided you pick up care job.

Our commitment is far beyond securing a Visa but to make you comfortable once you're in the UK by getting and linking you up with a reliable CARE job once you get to the UK.

So the news is as long as you are doing the CARE job, you can now work indefinitely.


Please find the attached for more information.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents

Hello guys, long time

Great to see many more people getting their visas, anyways if there's anyone coming to Napier university in January, feel free get in touch if you have questions.

Hello guys,
Anyone going to Manchester Metropolitan University and has gotten his/her CAS should email me. It's important. If you have not gotten CAS, please don't email me.

cityzensng@gmail.com

Hi gurus,
Please I need your advice. My wife wants to join me in the UK. Just to double-check, which address will she use in the TB cert? I am staying in the student (school hostel ) accommodation currently. School address? I hope it won't affect the visa decision.
Thanks.

donogaga:
Tier 4 student in the UK. You're no longer restricted under 20hrs work limit anymore, provided you pick up care job.

Our commitment is far beyond securing a Visa but to make you comfortable once you're in the UK by getting and linking you up with a reliable CARE job once you get to the UK.

So the news is as long as you are doing the CARE job, you can now work indefinitely.


Please find the attached for more information.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents

Are you working with NHS?
Based on that link, it's a no for me. If you're not working for NHS don't risk it. My candid advice for all.

elenengine:
no response yet.

Call them.
Schools are overwhelmed with emails currently because it's peak period.
If your circumstance(s) needs urgent attention, I'll advise you call them.

barons68:
Did they tell you that priority visa was no more ? And what location did you use

Once a country enters UK red list, priority and super priority visa services in that country get suspended.
Until Nigeria is removed from the red list, there is no priority service.

James4presh:
Yes u can and it the best way, I did the same during my hubby own.

Thank for your response.

Good day everyone. At what stage does one upload their bank statements? Just to know if I'm on the right track and I'll be prompted to upload my bank statements after the page below.

shempam:
Hello ,pls which UK school offer admission for May

Chester.

Please I have questions, how do I secure accommodation?

Dumebi213:
Hello guys, long time

Great to see many more people getting their visas, anyways if there's anyone coming to Napier university in January, feel free get in touch if you have questions.

Richystar4:
Please I have questions, how do I secure accommodation?

Are you already in the UK? It might be a bit tricky getting one when you are not on ground as these landlords are not always sane especially periods like this where there will be high demand.

Depending on what you are looking for, I'd advise to budget 400-450 per month, you might find lower but that's just a safe point.

I personally found my accomodation on gumtree.com, other sites you can use to search which I have personal positive experience from spareroom and facebook marketplace.

Emmyk:
Good day everyone. At what stage does one upload their bank statements? Just to know if I'm on the right track and I'll be prompted to upload my bank statements after the page below.

Document upload is at the TLS stage, which if I remember correctly comes after you've made all the necessary payment.

donogaga:
Tier 4 student in the UK. You're no longer restricted under 20hrs work limit anymore, provided you pick up care job.

Our commitment is far beyond securing a Visa but to make you comfortable once you're in the UK by getting and linking you up with a reliable CARE job once you get to the UK.

So the news is as long as you are doing the CARE job, you can now work indefinitely.


Please find the attached for more information.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents

I don't think this applies to those working with recruitment agencies which is where most students work.

Anyways I stand corrected.

johnsonpal:
Hi guys, Today makes it exactly my 2 months in the UK. Here are MY honest opinions. Please note te I'm not anyway discouraging anyone from coming o, In fact, come and see yourself.

I think the UK is a little overrated, yes, there is stable light and whatnot, yes, this is an advanced country, the system works, but honestly, I don't know how to explain this in detail, Let just say I am not that impressed

Most of us are coming via school so here

School:

School is no joke here, especially if you are coming for masters, The Assignment doesn't stop. It will most likely take soo much work to be able to work part-time and come out with a very good grade.

Finance :
You can not, at least most likely pay your school fee or balance while working part-time. I see a lot of people rushing schools with 2k, 1k deposits, and hoping they will pay the almost 95% or so left while working. It's practically impossible. I'm still a JJC but I have been able to work three types of jobs s, Btw, these are the common part jobs(warehouse, cleaning, social care, "hospitality" ). Amazon is currently paying the highest of 11/hr(if you working the night shift ).

So a quick breakdown.

The cheapest school fee is between 9 - 11k (Hull teeside, the Cheapest school I have seen ).let say you pay a max 4k deposit and your school fee is 9,000. You have a balance of 5k to pay right?

You work Amazon 20hrs weekly earning 10.50/hr that is 207/Weekly and 828/Monthly

Expenses: Rent(Depending on location), Transporation, Feeding

Say you can save half of this after monthly expenses, It would take you at least 11 months to save up your school fee balance of 5000 pounds. Side note, Most schools have a payment schedule, some 50% before enrollment, 25 % after 2 months, and 25% middle of your program. For a one-year course. I haven't seen a school that will spread it over 11 months. (might be wrong though )

This simple calculation is for the cheapest of schools and some form of extreme savings. Even though you can work unmetered during holidays, will your school give you that grace?

Schools will report you to the home office(You don't want to have any issues with the homeoffice) if you can't meet up with the school fee schedule, I have 2 guys in my school currently facing this issue. Some schools are nice though, (maybe I will compile a list of such schools later)

My advice: 1. Before you pay that school deposit, Ask questions about their payment plans and schedule.
2. Pay at least 70% of your school fee before leaving Nigeria, the stress that comes with worrying about money here is crazy
3. Get married - yeah if you can ( Your spouse can work unlimited hours while you school, )


Life: People are generally very nice here, don't mistake their nicest and warmth for another thing o. I have a story to share about this later


Clothing: Please get pairs of very comfortable shoes, like the emphasis on very! you will be walking a lot ( Buses wouldn't take you to your doorsteps and Taxis are expensive), well some people are very loaded. For the average person like me so ditch your brogues and heels for trainers. most people here wear trainers anyways. Get warm clothing. it really gets cold and they say it's not even winter yet.

Work: This place will humble you, coming from a corporate background to washing dishes and standing for 10hrs in an amazon warehouse. This has been a very humbling experience for me. Side note: Most temps jobs require you to stand all for hours, see why you need those comfortable shoes.

It's also tempting to work more than 20hrs weekly, but please DON'T!

Again, Please get your finances right, and have a reasonable plan in place. You are practically on your own here, no one cares.

Final note: I don't understand why Nigerians here are cold and unwelcoming(it's only on nairaland I see people going far and beyond). Make friends with the Indians(they are so helpful to one another it makes me jealous) and local if you can

Again, these are my opinions and personal experience, it necessarily might not be others. Good luck

I truly agree, it's a humbling experience, you have drop all your pride and ego.

Also with the friendliness, don't fall for their smile, 8/10 times it's deceptive.

ocpaschal:
Which university did u enrol? Mine is also a 6hrs daily lectures at RGU (conditional offer)... I'm wondering how one can study and work too at d same time since lectures are six hours per day. How do you handle both long lecture hours and work at d same time? how do you manage your time in this way ?

My personal experience:

Initially classes were coming in thick and fast so I worked weekend only but when assessments started coming in, it was impossible to work and then submit assesments on time but luckily for me we started having free days during the week so I used those days to work.

The key is to have an organised calender and planner.

I don't know about RGU but my school email comes with full Microsoft package so that helps.

Thanks so much for this information the link is all I need. You are so appreciated.

Can you please clarify is it for just NHS work or any care job?

Dumebi213:
I don't think this applies to those working with recruitment agencies which is where most students work.

Anyways I stand corrected.

donogaga:
Tier 4 student in the UK. You're no longer restricted under 20hrs work limit anymore, provided you pick up care job.

Our commitment is far beyond securing a Visa but to make you comfortable once you're in the UK by getting and linking you up with a reliable CARE job once you get to the UK.

So the news is as long as you are doing the CARE job, you can now work indefinitely.


Please find the attached for more information.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents

harwe:
Thanks so much for this information the link is all I need. You are so appreciated.

Can you please clarify is it for just NHS work or any care job?

Like I said, as a student you'll most likely get care jobs from recruitment agencies that have agreements with clients to provide temporary care or support workers.

I don't think that link covers such term of employment, anyways you can do more research as this is just my personal opinion.

sparkle01:
I won't be able to travel to Nigeria.
I plan to apply from here and she apply from Nigeria.
Her code will be written in my application form to the embassy and would share both documents for CAS.

hope it will work out?

Personally, I think she should apply first then after getting to the uk, you can then apply from where you are.

Thank you for your response. What if you get jobs from recruitment agencies and you are posted to NHS. I feel it should count.

Dumebi213:
Like I said, as a student you'll most likely get care jobs from recruitment agencies that have agreements with clients to provide temporary care or support workers.

I don't think that link covers such term of employment, anyways you can do more research as this is just my personal opinion.

Mykaelolalekan:
Please I will advise you to include your employment letter and payslip.. I got an email from Sheffield yesterday requesting for my employment history and reference from my employer. He shocked me.

This is most likely for admission purpose.

UKVI doesn't need to those for Tier 4 visa application, it's point based


Do you or do you not have the money?
Is your evidence of finance genuine?

Those are what the ECO will look at according to the guidelines that can be found online.

harwe:
Thank you for your response. What if you get jobs from recruitment agencies and you are posted to NHS. I feel it should count.

Lol, I don't know about this one sha.

I'm speaking based on what I have seen here, if it's different where you intend to stay then fine.

Just be careful