Towotowo:
when was your biometrics. If they upload it right in front of you, thats not a problem at all

Yaya88:


I really wish this was my case. It's been 12 weeks since I did my Biometrics and a decision is still pending on my application. I have reached out to my school and it's the same thing they relay from the Home Office, my application is not straightforward and they need time to make a decision. It's 7 weeks to my resumption date.

missetuk:


What exactly is your circumstance?
12 weeks is a lot though

chemicalmyt:
Visa Alert !!!‼️ Visa Alert !!!‼️ Visa Alert !!!‼️ Visa Alert !!!‼️ Visa Alert !!!‼️

Family of 5 (All Standard)
Visa Application (All Self - No agent)
V/I TLS (3 luckily picked same date, 2 walked in)
No TLS Upload (All Self Service)

Visa application date: 15th July (All 5)
Biometrics date: 26th July (All 5)
Moved to DMC: 26th July (All 5)
Received by DMC: 27th July (All 5)
Transferred to VAC: 4th August (All 5)
Received by VAC. : 4th August (All 5)
Collection mail: 4th August (All 5)
BRP mail: 5th August (All 5)
Passport Picked up : 7th August (All 5)

No NSF on any Application

ALL GLORY TO THE ALMIGHTY GOD.


Documents Submitted - MA (13 years Study Gap)
* Completed Visa Application Form
* Letter of Self Introduction
* Admission Letter
* 2000GBP Scholarship Award Letter
* Resume
* Academics Cert & Transcripts
* NYSC Cert
* SSCE - Proof of english
* TB Cert
* Employment Letters, Confirmation Letters, Promotion Letters, Salary Review Letters
* Bank Statement (Fidelity - June 17 to July 15)
* Maintenance Fee Allocation Letter
* Additional School Fees Payment receipt due to OANDA fluctuations (1000GBP)
* Travel Evidence (USA & Swiss Visa)
* 7 Pages of family pictures (20 pictures per page
* Daily Family Prayers

Dependant (Spouse)
* Completed Visa Application Form
* Marriage Certificate
* Change of Name Certificate
* Newspaper Notification for Change of Name
* TB Cert
* Bank Statement (Globus - June 17 to July 15)
* Maintenance Fee Allocation Letter
* Travel Evidence (Swiss Visa)
* Same Pictures as MA
* Daily Family Prayers

Three Children Dependants (7, 5, & 3 years)
* Completed Visa Application Forms
* Parents Consents for Visa Application
* Bank Statements (from Dad&Mum - June 17 to July 15)
* Maintenance Fee Allocation Letters
* Proofs of Sponsorship Letters (from Parents)
* TB Certs
* Birth Certificates
* NINs
* Travel Evidence (Swiss Visa for the eldest)
* Same Pictures as MA
* Daily Family Prayers

I appreciate @duchess90 very much. She just advised in one of my enquiries to keep my application straightforward and try as much as possible. God will bless you. Don't be distracted, keep up the good job you are doing on this platform. God will reward you.
Also, I thanked everyone on this platform for the questions and answeres, they really helped and I am grateful.

To those awaiting Visas, Please Pray and Believe, God will do it for you.

To those that have not applied, 'if in doubt', Please ask. MORE IMPORTANTLY, keep your applications as straightforward as possible.

God will make all of us happy. Amen

iamademola:



Hello bro good evening, did you arranged pictures on word document or you went to the biometric center with the hard copies of the pictures

Pls I will appreciate your responses

Yaya88:


I have no idea!
I got an offer from the University of Bradford, NTU, BCU and the University of Surrey to study Data Analytics/Business Analytics between February and March of 2022. All the essays were written by me and I did my applications myself. I chose to accept an offer from the University of Bradford but later deferred my admission to this year to allow my youngest child to reach the mature age of 5 years old before I begin my Master's degree program. ( My children aren't joining me).
I paid my deposit of 5000 pounds and booked my accommodation at the University in February. I did my TB test in late April in Lagos state and submitted my financial evidence of 24,000 pounds to the University the following day. I prepared and attended CAS Interview in the first week of May and got my CAS issued the next day.
I had no problems till it was time to fill out my application. In the dependant section, I filled "Yes" for being financially responsible for my children which was a mistake I thought I could correct after paying my Visa and IHS fees. In my travel history, my last 3 travels in the past 10 years were to have my 2 kids and 1 tourist visa in the US and Europe respectively. I actually wrote that as my reason because I answered that in my US visa Interview.(they have that on record).

I submitted my application on 17 May, 2023 and did my Biometrics on 19 May, 2023. I submitted my TB certificate, Data Analytics course training certificate from a course I did for 3 months from September to December of 2022, a copy of my Degree certificate, my IELTS score report, my Husband's pay slip showing he can support my family in Nigeria and I while I study ( Senior Pipeline Engineer at Shell Nigeria) and 2 letters (an Introduction letter and a letter correcting the mistake I spoke about earlier).

I had no idea I was supposed to submit documentation explaining my study gap so I was surprised when I got an email on 22 May, 2023 asking me to send documentation regarding that. I haven't worked in a traditional setting since I graduated from University in 2012 except for volunteering at my Mum's company from 2017 to 2020 and running my own business from 2020 to 2022. As a result, I submitted my NYSC certificate, and my CAC documents and business bank statements as evidence to support my study gap, along with certificates of courses I took for a year prior to September 2022 on modules in my Master's degree, my CV and github portfolio showing projects on Machine learning and Data Analytics with Python as well as certificates of Python programming and technical assessments test report sheets. ( they were 22 certificates in total).
I submitted these on 25 May and got called for an Interview on 2 June. At my Interview, I was asked 3 questions only.
1. Why did you choose to study in the Uk?
2. Why did you choose this course?
3. What are your modules?

I did really well answering all 3 questions and was even thrilled I got the opportunity to talk extensively about my modules so I could prove without a doubt I was a genuine student. I asked my Interviewer when I would likely get a decision and she said Monday. My Interview was on a Saturday and lasted 7 mins, and Monday was in 2 days. That was 10 weeks ago...

I have an extensive travel history and I have never been denied a visa. I currently have an active US visa in my passport for a planned summer vacation with my family this month but I can no longer make due to this delay.

To be honest, I am emotionally exhausted and even more so mentally exhausted. I really wish they could just give me a decision already. I put a lot of effort into preparing academically for my degree, it has to work out...

"Sorry for the long write up"


God will intervene and make you smile with good news soon and happiness beyond!

I sincerely reconcile with your emotional stability at the moment.

iamademola:

Congratulations!

Hello bro good evening, did you arranged pictures on word document or you went to the biometric center with the hard copies of the pictures

Pls I will appreciate your responses

awesinic:
Thanks

Yaya88:


I have no idea!
I got an offer from the University of Bradford, NTU, BCU and the University of Surrey to study Data Analytics/Business Analytics between February and March of 2022. All the essays were written by me and I did my applications myself. I chose to accept an offer from the University of Bradford but later deferred my admission to this year to allow my youngest child to reach the mature age of 5 years old before I begin my Master's degree program. ( My children aren't joining me).
I paid my deposit of 5000 pounds and booked my accommodation at the University in February. I did my TB test in late April in Lagos state and submitted my financial evidence of 24,000 pounds to the University the following day. I prepared and attended CAS Interview in the first week of May and got my CAS issued the next day.
I had no problems till it was time to fill out my application. In the dependant section, I filled "Yes" for being financially responsible for my children which was a mistake I thought I could correct after paying my Visa and IHS fees. In my travel history, my last 3 travels in the past 10 years were to have my 2 kids and 1 tourist visa in the US and Europe respectively. I actually wrote that as my reason because I answered that in my US visa Interview.(they have that on record).

I submitted my application on 17 May, 2023 and did my Biometrics on 19 May, 2023. I submitted my TB certificate, Data Analytics course training certificate from a course I did for 3 months from September to December of 2022, a copy of my Degree certificate, my IELTS score report, my Husband's pay slip showing he can support my family in Nigeria and I while I study ( Senior Pipeline Engineer at Shell Nigeria) and 2 letters (an Introduction letter and a letter correcting the mistake I spoke about earlier).

I had no idea I was supposed to submit documentation explaining my study gap so I was surprised when I got an email on 22 May, 2023 asking me to send documentation regarding that. I haven't worked in a traditional setting since I graduated from University in 2012 except for volunteering at my Mum's company from 2017 to 2020 and running my own business from 2020 to 2022. As a result, I submitted my NYSC certificate, and my CAC documents and business bank statements as evidence to support my study gap, along with certificates of courses I took for a year prior to September 2022 on modules in my Master's degree, my CV and github portfolio showing projects on Machine learning and Data Analytics with Python as well as certificates of Python programming and technical assessments test report sheets. ( they were 22 certificates in total).
I submitted these on 25 May and got called for an Interview on 2 June. At my Interview, I was asked 3 questions only.
1. Why did you choose to study in the Uk?
2. Why did you choose this course?
3. What are your modules?

I did really well answering all 3 questions and was even thrilled I got the opportunity to talk extensively about my modules so I could prove without a doubt I was a genuine student. I asked my Interviewer when I would likely get a decision and she said Monday. My Interview was on a Saturday and lasted 7 mins, and Monday was in 2 days. That was 10 weeks ago...

I have an extensive travel history and I have never been denied a visa. I currently have an active US visa in my passport for a planned summer vacation with my family this month but I can no longer make due to this delay.

To be honest, I am emotionally exhausted and even more so mentally exhausted. I really wish they could just give me a decision already. I put a lot of effort into preparing academically for my degree, it has to work out...

"Sorry for the long write up"


This is a really detailed response. From where I stand, you have proven beyond reasonable doubt that you are a genuine student. They have no solid grounds for a refusal, I guess that’s the reason for the long delay
You would get a positive decision soon and all this stress would be over soon

Love and light!

Mikee7:
Need help, did assisted service at TLS VI and just saw that they crossed out my financial evidence and TB certificate on the collection checklist, does this mean they didn't upload it?

Tip101:

@Giselle237 @Duchess and other gurus in the house. Please, kindly check this. Thanks!

Towotowo:
You dont need to pay a different IHS fee, it is the same for all locations in the UK.

Highlyfavoured3:
Good morning fam, please for the visa application can I state that I will book an hotel in the UK for the first two weeks of arrival while I look for a rented apartment. Note I am going with the children, partner not going.

HenryG:
Please, I seek for opinion.
We intended to apply for Visa together with our child but we have to let her stay back till Dec due to financial reasons.Should the MA still declare the child under the people that financially depend on him or remove any traces of the child in the application and family photograph? Note there is sufficient POF for 3 of us and she will be applying in December?
Thanks

dukeofmilan19:


CONGRATULATIONS! Please if you don't mind me asking, what date is your visa starting from?

giselle237:
nothing to do. Wait and continue to check spam and inbox incase there’s a mail to be responded to

Yaya88:


I have no idea!
I got an offer from the University of Bradford, NTU, BCU and the University of Surrey to study Data Analytics/Business Analytics between February and March of 2022. All the essays were written by me and I did my applications myself. I chose to accept an offer from the University of Bradford but later deferred my admission to this year to allow my youngest child to reach the mature age of 5 years old before I begin my Master's degree program. ( My children aren't joining me).
I paid my deposit of 5000 pounds and booked my accommodation at the University in February. I did my TB test in late April in Lagos state and submitted my financial evidence of 24,000 pounds to the University the following day. I prepared and attended CAS Interview in the first week of May and got my CAS issued the next day.
I had no problems till it was time to fill out my application. In the dependant section, I filled "Yes" for being financially responsible for my children which was a mistake I thought I could correct after paying my Visa and IHS fees. In my travel history, my last 3 travels in the past 10 years were to have my 2 kids and 1 tourist visa in the US and Europe respectively. I actually wrote that as my reason because I answered that in my US visa Interview.(they have that on record).

I submitted my application on 17 May, 2023 and did my Biometrics on 19 May, 2023. I submitted my TB certificate, Data Analytics course training certificate from a course I did for 3 months from September to December of 2022, a copy of my Degree certificate, my IELTS score report, my Husband's pay slip showing he can support my family in Nigeria and I while I study ( Senior Pipeline Engineer at Shell Nigeria) and 2 letters (an Introduction letter and a letter correcting the mistake I spoke about earlier).

I had no idea I was supposed to submit documentation explaining my study gap so I was surprised when I got an email on 22 May, 2023 asking me to send documentation regarding that. I haven't worked in a traditional setting since I graduated from University in 2012 except for volunteering at my Mum's company from 2017 to 2020 and running my own business from 2020 to 2022. As a result, I submitted my NYSC certificate, and my CAC documents and business bank statements as evidence to support my study gap, along with certificates of courses I took for a year prior to September 2022 on modules in my Master's degree, my CV and github portfolio showing projects on Machine learning and Data Analytics with Python as well as certificates of Python programming and technical assessments test report sheets. ( they were 22 certificates in total).
I submitted these on 25 May and got called for an Interview on 2 June. At my Interview, I was asked 3 questions only.
1. Why did you choose to study in the Uk?
2. Why did you choose this course?
3. What are your modules?

I did really well answering all 3 questions and was even thrilled I got the opportunity to talk extensively about my modules so I could prove without a doubt I was a genuine student. I asked my Interviewer when I would likely get a decision and she said Monday. My Interview was on a Saturday and lasted 7 mins, and Monday was in 2 days. That was 10 weeks ago...

I have an extensive travel history and I have never been denied a visa. I currently have an active US visa in my passport for a planned summer vacation with my family this month but I can no longer make due to this delay.

To be honest, I am emotionally exhausted and even more so mentally exhausted. I really wish they could just give me a decision already. I put a lot of effort into preparing academically for my degree, it has to work out...

"Sorry for the long write up"

Yaya88:


I have no idea!
I got an offer from the University of Bradford, NTU, BCU and the University of Surrey to study Data Analytics/Business Analytics between February and March of 2022. All the essays were written by me and I did my applications myself. I chose to accept an offer from the University of Bradford but later deferred my admission to this year to allow my youngest child to reach the mature age of 5 years old before I begin my Master's degree program. ( My children aren't joining me).
I paid my deposit of 5000 pounds and booked my accommodation at the University in February. I did my TB test in late April in Lagos state and submitted my financial evidence of 24,000 pounds to the University the following day. I prepared and attended CAS Interview in the first week of May and got my CAS issued the next day.
I had no problems till it was time to fill out my application. In the dependant section, I filled "Yes" for being financially responsible for my children which was a mistake I thought I could correct after paying my Visa and IHS fees. In my travel history, my last 3 travels in the past 10 years were to have my 2 kids and 1 tourist visa in the US and Europe respectively. I actually wrote that as my reason because I answered that in my US visa Interview.(they have that on record).

I submitted my application on 17 May, 2023 and did my Biometrics on 19 May, 2023. I submitted my TB certificate, Data Analytics course training certificate from a course I did for 3 months from September to December of 2022, a copy of my Degree certificate, my IELTS score report, my Husband's pay slip showing he can support my family in Nigeria and I while I study ( Senior Pipeline Engineer at Shell Nigeria) and 2 letters (an Introduction letter and a letter correcting the mistake I spoke about earlier).

I had no idea I was supposed to submit documentation explaining my study gap so I was surprised when I got an email on 22 May, 2023 asking me to send documentation regarding that. I haven't worked in a traditional setting since I graduated from University in 2012 except for volunteering at my Mum's company from 2017 to 2020 and running my own business from 2020 to 2022. As a result, I submitted my NYSC certificate, and my CAC documents and business bank statements as evidence to support my study gap, along with certificates of courses I took for a year prior to September 2022 on modules in my Master's degree, my CV and github portfolio showing projects on Machine learning and Data Analytics with Python as well as certificates of Python programming and technical assessments test report sheets. ( they were 22 certificates in total).
I submitted these on 25 May and got called for an Interview on 2 June. At my Interview, I was asked 3 questions only.
1. Why did you choose to study in the Uk?
2. Why did you choose this course?
3. What are your modules?

I did really well answering all 3 questions and was even thrilled I got the opportunity to talk extensively about my modules so I could prove without a doubt I was a genuine student. I asked my Interviewer when I would likely get a decision and she said Monday. My Interview was on a Saturday and lasted 7 mins, and Monday was in 2 days. That was 10 weeks ago...

I have an extensive travel history and I have never been denied a visa. I currently have an active US visa in my passport for a planned summer vacation with my family this month but I can no longer make due to this delay.

To be honest, I am emotionally exhausted and even more so mentally exhausted. I really wish they could just give me a decision already. I put a lot of effort into preparing academically for my degree, it has to work out...

"Sorry for the long write up"

Yaya88:


I have no idea!
I got an offer from the University of Bradford, NTU, BCU and the University of Surrey to study Data Analytics/Business Analytics between February and March of 2022. All the essays were written by me and I did my applications myself. I chose to accept an offer from the University of Bradford but later deferred my admission to this year to allow my youngest child to reach the mature age of 5 years old before I begin my Master's degree program. ( My children aren't joining me).
I paid my deposit of 5000 pounds and booked my accommodation at the University in February. I did my TB test in late April in Lagos state and submitted my financial evidence of 24,000 pounds to the University the following day. I prepared and attended CAS Interview in the first week of May and got my CAS issued the next day.
I had no problems till it was time to fill out my application. In the dependant section, I filled "Yes" for being financially responsible for my children which was a mistake I thought I could correct after paying my Visa and IHS fees. In my travel history, my last 3 travels in the past 10 years were to have my 2 kids and 1 tourist visa in the US and Europe respectively. I actually wrote that as my reason because I answered that in my US visa Interview.(they have that on record).

I submitted my application on 17 May, 2023 and did my Biometrics on 19 May, 2023. I submitted my TB certificate, Data Analytics course training certificate from a course I did for 3 months from September to December of 2022, a copy of my Degree certificate, my IELTS score report, my Husband's pay slip showing he can support my family in Nigeria and I while I study ( Senior Pipeline Engineer at Shell Nigeria) and 2 letters (an Introduction letter and a letter correcting the mistake I spoke about earlier).

I had no idea I was supposed to submit documentation explaining my study gap so I was surprised when I got an email on 22 May, 2023 asking me to send documentation regarding that. I haven't worked in a traditional setting since I graduated from University in 2012 except for volunteering at my Mum's company from 2017 to 2020 and running my own business from 2020 to 2022. As a result, I submitted my NYSC certificate, and my CAC documents and business bank statements as evidence to support my study gap, along with certificates of courses I took for a year prior to September 2022 on modules in my Master's degree, my CV and github portfolio showing projects on Machine learning and Data Analytics with Python as well as certificates of Python programming and technical assessments test report sheets. ( they were 22 certificates in total).
I submitted these on 25 May and got called for an Interview on 2 June. At my Interview, I was asked 3 questions only.
1. Why did you choose to study in the Uk?
2. Why did you choose this course?
3. What are your modules?

I did really well answering all 3 questions and was even thrilled I got the opportunity to talk extensively about my modules so I could prove without a doubt I was a genuine student. I asked my Interviewer when I would likely get a decision and she said Monday. My Interview was on a Saturday and lasted 7 mins, and Monday was in 2 days. That was 10 weeks ago...

I have an extensive travel history and I have never been denied a visa. I currently have an active US visa in my passport for a planned summer vacation with my family this month but I can no longer make due to this delay.

To be honest, I am emotionally exhausted and even more so mentally exhausted. I really wish they could just give me a decision already. I put a lot of effort into preparing academically for my degree, it has to work out...

"Sorry for the long write up"

manneger2:
na waoo hope you tried calling them through paid call, I believe is because of wide study gap and you didn’t show you have been working since after Bsc.

kingstonkk:
Good Morning guys.. Flight prices these days aren't funny again 😭😭😭.. Please who has travelled recently?? What flight did you use??

awesinic:


Arrange all the pictures in all word docs and convert to pdf, then name it with subjects of the pictures.

I did the same thing and it's worked well.

Cashmadam:


I'm so sorry about this. It is absolutely heart breaking and words fail me.

It is possible that your case worker forgot to trigger an approval for your visa to be issued. There can be many reasons for that.

To be honest, I've never heard of anyone waiting for 12 weeks. There is definitely negligence on someone's part.

If you can, keep sending an email to them via the email address used to send the NSF email to you. And any other email address you can lay your hands on.

The title of your email must start with: EXTREMELY URGENT AND EXTREMELY IMPORTANT - WAITING 12 WEEKS FOR STUDENT VISA

Then, add your name and any other information you need to add. The idea is for the email to catch someone's attention.

May God send helpers to you. By His Grace, you will hear good news very soon. Praying and rooting for you.

Please keep us informed on your progress.

kingstonkk:
The cheaper ones I've seen have two stopovers and require transit visa on most cases 😭😭... What's the process for getting the transit visa please? Has anyone gone through the process before??

Yaya88:


Thank you. I will do just as you suggested. I have the student interviews email address and my ECO's email address. Should I send it to those email addresses?

giselle237:
Kindly declare the child. Your child is your child now and in December will still be your child