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My Timeline
29th July- online submission
(paid with GTB naira card)
4th August - Interview at Abuja Tls
8th August - Application received by dmc
25th Aug- Decision mail from Sheffield
31st Aug - another decision mail from tls
1st September - collection mail
Picked up same day.

Documents submitted
CAS
Birth certificate +sworn affidavit for correction of error in names
Statement of account
Letter of consent
Transcript
Bachelor's degree certificate
Intl Passport
Oanda printout for 30th July
Form VAF9
(a photocopy of my data page which was later attached to the pick up slip given to me)

Questions asked
Name, DOB. Course, level of study, name of school, reason for choosing UK, school and course, how the course will benefit me and finally if I understood all the questions asked.

Urgent!
Going for my interview tomorrow and just filled my self assessment form. I mistakingly filled the part for under 18s...my question is can I use a correcting fluid on it or I have to reprint

mcstar:
Finally picked up my visa today. So grateful and relieved. It's a beautiful September!

Happy for you. CU awaits us. Hope u r praying for me too...else na ur bag I go enter.

chuksbenin:
He is a dependant. Probably the maintenance fee wasn't enough for the two of them. You have to contact your school ASAP sassyboochic.

has nothing to do with funds. thanks

chuksbenin:
Bro I think this ur initial post is actually the reason why they denied you. Did they give your wife?

i was d one who applied. my spouse dint. so there was enof funds. thsnks gor the concern tho. ill talk about it at an appropriate time

dee95:
Urgent!
Going for my interview tomorrow and just filled my self assessment form. I mistakingly filled the part for under 18s...my question is can I use a correcting fluid on it or I have to reprint

If you can reprint, just do so. Don't give them a chance to try anything funny. It could seem like you're not sure of the information you're giving since you already did the same online and you're now putting something different on paper. Just my opinion

mcstar:
Finally picked up my visa today. So grateful and relieved. It's a beautiful September!

Congrat!

dee95:
Urgent!
Going for my interview tomorrow and just filled my self assessment form. I mistakingly filled the part for under 18s...my question is can I use a correcting fluid on it or I have to reprint

Yes you can do that or reprint if you can

justwise:
Congrat!

Thank you

Okay, thanks everyone....i will reprint since its just the first 2 pages.
Congrats @mcstar on your visa Btw....

Cc Justwise and other gurus in d house

A friend wanted to apply for student visa and he overworked in his previous student visa. He had stayed outside UK for more than a year. He is afraid of being refused on general grounds. Should he state in his application that he breached his previous immigration rule bearing in mind that he has been outside UK for more than a year.

Pls your urgent response is highly needed. Thanks in advance

Thyme2fly:
Cc Justwise and other gurus in d house

A friend wanted to apply for student visa and he overworked in his previous student visa. He had stayed outside UK for more than a year. He is afraid of being refused on general grounds. Should he state in his application that he breached his previous immigration rule bearing in mind that he has been outside UK for more than a year.

Pls your urgent response is highly needed. Thanks in advance

Before applying for a new tier 4 visa I think key questions would be asked as to sincere purpose of going to the UK; there is the clause of progression that would be put into consideration, is the course at a higher level than his previous course or at the same level. If it is at the same level then I believe given the circumstances, the ECO would consider if the applicant has genuine reasons to come back for study. If it is at a higher level, then maybe the genuine nature of his intentions may be considered. With regards to stating he overworked.. that will be shooting his/herself in the leg as he is obviously stating he intentionally went against the rules .. what would suggest he wont do the same if granted another visa?... There is no section stating you should reveal that he went against the work rules on his prior so my suggestion would be avoid stating it if he/she still wants to take the risk of applying...Future advise to others granted visas, please dont contravene the terms of your visas to avoid this kind of situation; you may want to go back sometime in the future for further studies

Time left isn't enough for everything, so I had to defer to January by God's grace.
I wish we could travel together, but by God's grace we will surely meet.

BCU Students, I hope to see you guys soon... You guys should try to mail me your email.

Good luck to you guys

Fizzile TobyAn MrsDaniels Prinz15

TobyAn:
Before applying for a new tier 4 visa I think key questions would be asked as to sincere purpose of going to the UK; there is the clause of progression that would be put into consideration, is the course at a higher level than his previous course or at the same level. If it is at the same level then I believe given the circumstances, the ECO would consider if the applicant has genuine reasons to come back for study. If it is at a higher level, then maybe the genuine nature of his intentions may be considered. With regards to stating he overworked.. that will be shooting his/herself in the leg as he is obviously stating he intentionally went against the rules .. what would suggest he wont do the same if granted another visa?... There is no section stating you should reveal that he went against the work rules on his prior so my suggestion would be avoid stating it if he/she still wants to take the risk of applying...Future advise to others granted visas, please dont contravene the terms of your visas to avoid this kind of situation; you may want to go back sometime in the future for further studies

Thanks for ur reply. Of course there is academic progression. Just d overworked part that is d dilemma....

I think your friend could take the chance to apply... Just avoid stating you overworked.. its shooting yourself in my opinion. Moreover nowhere on the application requests you reveal that kind of information. This is what I think shaa.. others may have a contrary opinion. Goodluck with the PhD.

Thyme2fly:
Thanks for ur reply. Of course there is academic progression its from masters to PhD. Just d overworked part that is d dilemma....

Thanks... Goodluck to u too

Whatamidoinghere:
Time left isn't enough for everything, so I had to defer to January by God's grace.
I wish we could travel together, but by God's grace we will surely meet.

BCU Students, I hope to see you guys soon... You guys should try to mail me your email.

Good luck to you guys

Fizzile TobyAn MrsDaniels Prinz15

Whatamidoinghere:
Time left isn't enough for everything, so I had to defer to January by God's grace.
I wish we could travel together, but by God's grace we will surely meet.

BCU Students, I hope to see you guys soon... You guys should try to mail me your email.

Good luck to you guys

Fizzile TobyAn MrsDaniels Prinz15

ooohh ooohh!!! Wow,wish everything went as planned. But what's the major reason? Kindly share with us. Wish d best too. U shall surely overcome.
cc: whatamidoinghere

Thyme2fly:
Cc Justwise and other gurus in d house

A friend wanted to apply for student visa and he overworked in his previous student visa. He had stayed outside UK for more than a year. He is afraid of being refused on general grounds. Should he state in his application that he breached his previous immigration rule bearing in mind that he has been outside UK for more than a year.

Pls your urgent response is highly needed. Thanks in advance

Was he questioned at any point while leaving the UK or while in the UK for over working?

Whatamidoinghere:
Time left isn't enough for everything, so I had to defer to January by God's grace.
I wish we could travel together, but by God's grace we will surely meet.

BCU Students, I hope to see you guys soon... You guys should try to mail me your email.

Good luck to you guys

Fizzile TobyAn MrsDaniels Prinz15

Thanks, I pray things wil work out well by January, best wishes

Whatamidoinghere:
Time left isn't enough for everything, so I had to defer to January by God's grace.
I wish we could travel together, but by God's grace we will surely meet.

BCU Students, I hope to see you guys soon... You guys should try to mail me your email.

Good luck to you guys

Fizzile TobyAn MrsDaniels Prinz15

The good thing about Jan admission is that you are more likely to be given 18months visa unlike Sept that is 16months.

Thyme2fly:
Cc Justwise and other gurus in d house

A friend wanted to apply for student visa and he overworked in his previous student visa. He had stayed outside UK for more than a year. He is afraid of being refused on general grounds. Should he state in his application that he breached his previous immigration rule bearing in mind that he has been outside UK for more than a year.

Pls your urgent response is highly needed. Thanks in advance

Don't ever state in your application that you overworked as a student (this is my opinion). I have once also over worked and reapplied in the UK and got my visa. This is not to say that overworking as a student is a good thing but trust me, you are not the first nor the last. Try as much as possible to avoid such a situation in future. answer all other questions sincerely.

I don't even think that there is any place on the tier 4 visa application form where you will be asked if you over worked as a student (for someone who has already gotten a visa in time past), they will only ask for your NI number and thats all. Who knows, they may check or may not check your past history as a student.

Apply and hope for the best. cheers

[quote author=mcstar post=48997761]My Timeline
29th July- online submission
(paid with GTB naira card)
4th August - Interview at Abuja Tls
8th August - Application received by dmc
25th Aug- Decision mail from Sheffield
31st Aug - another decision mail from tls
1st September - collection mail
Picked up same day.

Documents submitted
CAS
Birth certificate +sworn affidavit for correction of error in names
Statement of account
Letter of consent
Transcript
Bachelor's degree certificate
Intl Passport
Oanda printout for 30th July
Form VAF9
(a photocopy of my data page which was later attached to the pick up slip given to me)

Questions asked
Name, DOB. Course, level of study, name of school, reason for choosing UK, school and course, how the course will benefit me and finally if I understood all the questions asked.


@mcstar, you didn't submit English language certificate?

OlowoB:
Don't ever state in your application that you overworked as a student (this is my opinion). I have once also over worked and reapplied in the UK and got my visa. This is not to say that overworking as a student is a good thing but trust me, you are not the first nor the last. Try as much as possible to avoid such a situation in future. answer all other questions sincerely.

I don't even think that there is any place on the tier 4 visa application form where you will be asked if you over worked as a student (for someone who has already gotten a visa in time past), they will only ask for your NI number and thats all. Who knows, they may check or may not check your past history as a student.

Apply and hope for the best. cheers

Thank u so much

Hey guys,how you all doing? Please have you guys heard of afrotradegroup? Just got to know about it from the Student Union President at Coventry Uni.,and he told me a couple of them over there receive money through the transfer agency. I had to go through the site and put a call across to the office in the UK to get a few info. From the info I got from the President and the Office aswell, you register free on the platform and if u wana send money, u fill a form on the site and pay in the Naira amount while the Pounds equivalent is paid into your UK account after confirmation.
As at today, the office informed me that their rate is 517 to a pound which is way better than the black market rate of 535 as at this afternoon. From the look of things, getting a PTA seems almost impossible and using the Mastercard with the whole limit issue is worrisome.
So I wana ask those in the UK, have u also heard of afrotradegroup? Does it seem a good deal?
cc: Justwise, OlowoB, MrsF, MrsDaniels, Chucksbenin

fizzile:
Hey guys,how you all doing? Please have you guys heard of afrotradegroup? Just got to know about it from the Student Union President at Coventry Uni.,and he told me a couple of them over there receive money through the transfer agency. I had to go through the site and put a call across to the office in the UK to get a few info. From the info I got from the President and the Office aswell, you register free on the platform and if u wana send money, u fill a form on the site and pay in the Naira amount while the Pounds equivalent is paid into your UK account after confirmation.
As at today, the office informed me that their rate is 517 to a pound which is way better than the black market rate of 535 as at this afternoon. From the look of things, getting a PTA seems almost impossible and using the Mastercard with the whole limit issue is worrisome.
So I wana ask those in the UK, have u also heard of afrotradegroup? Does it seem a good deal?
cc: Justwise, OlowoB, MrsF, MrsDaniels, Chucksbenin

I have been using them over 5 years they are very efficient. I used them to pay my fees and then it was just slightly above bank rate. The rate was 489 last week

Furus:
I have been using them over 5 years they are very efficient. I used them to pay my fees and then it was just slightly above bank rate. The rate was 489 last week

This sounds great. How long does it take for them to transfer the money to a UK bank account?

fizzile:
ooohh ooohh!!! Wow,wish everything went as planned. But what's the major reason? Kindly share with us. Wish d best too. U shall surely overcome.
cc: whatamidoinghere

Yeah, I wish it went as we planned
Time left isn't enough for me to sort things out, so I had to shift it.
Amen bro, thanks

Prinz15:
Thanks, I pray things wil work out well by January, best wishes

Amen ooo
Thanks buddy

@fizzile I know they check their acc everyday 11am and 4pm then they credit next day so if u pay in after 4pm the credit 2 days after but u can call their UK no. to ask

justwise:
The good thing about Jan admission is that you are more likely to be given 18months visa unlike Sept that is 16months.

OH
Thanks for the info