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ralphtamtobi:
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Good evening everyone please help a sister out. I have been on IHS payment with paga verve since early hours of this morning, I even funded a Dom account for it but It keeps saying technical issues and then I receive a mail that if my card gets declined five times I will have to fill in another application. I have more than enough money in the dollar account. Pls help

Fam please how were you able to pay your IHS and visa fees? I have been trying paga verve but it's only 3 banks that can be used but even those have limits. Pls help

Thank you for responding

honeycrown:
The cost from https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng/ is 42,000 Naira. But they only stated Lagos consortium for lagos state and 2 other labs for Abuja. the didnt even consider other states with approved PCR test centers

Thanks, please any idea how much the COVID19 test costs?

TheGuyFromHR:
FYI, people.

https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng/onboarding/homepage

Thank you so much

mimilyrics:
1. It's okay to state them as your financial dependants. It doesn't matter whether your husband answers yes too since you're both financially responsible for them.

2. There's no hard and fast rule about this. Depends on you. UKVI rarely calls the main applicant before granting dependant visas except there's something that can't be clarified via email.
My advice will be stay in the UK till they've got their visas since your going to Nigeria wouldn't have any impact on the decision outcomes or timelines.

Thanks for your response

LagosismyHome:
If you have dependent even if they are not going now . Make sure they are mentioned if asked..... either you or your husband can be financially responsible. UK don't specify whic all they ask is one of you must meet the financial requirements and have it in an account for at least 28 days

2. Why stress yourself coming to Nigeria. They can apply in Nigeria when you are in the UK....then they fly in without you while you meet them at the airport. But if you have money you can fly into nigeria after they get the visa and u all fly back but I don't see why your husband cannot handle the travel himself

Please help a sister

Risazii:
Good day nairalanders, thanks to all who have been contributing here for free. I have a few questions please;

1. I am the main applicant and will be going to settle in first before my husband and kids. Is it okay to answer that I am financially responsible for my kids since all the funds are in my account or I should say 'no' and let my husband respond in the affirmative on his own form? What is the implication of not mentioning them in my application

2. Can I come back to Nigeria when they are set to apply for their visas so we can all travel together or I have to be in the UK when a decision is being made on their applications?

Thank you in advance

Good day nairalanders, thanks to all who have been contributing here for free. I have a few questions please;

1. I am the main applicant and will be going to settle in first before my husband and kids. Is it okay to answer that I am financially responsible for my kids since all the funds are in my account or I should say 'no' and let my husband respond in the affirmative on his own form? What is the implication of not mentioning them in my application

2. Can I come back to Nigeria when they are set to apply for their visas so we can all travel together or I have to be in the UK when a decision is being made on their applications?

Thank you in advance

It's raining visas today, so happy hearing the good news

realsydney:
Collected my visa this morn , thanks all

Congratulations, it shall end in praise for the rest of us too

Yimi4real:
Gather round people!

Some more beautiful hot gist to brighten your day. Let me dance small first and sing praises to God!!

He has done it for me, He has done for me, what no man can do for me, He has done it for me!

Visa approved for me and my family,Yaaaayyy!!!

I am just smiling to myself right now �. Hope this driver staring at me is not wondering if I am okay like this. Mo wa very alright oooooo.

All the BP from getting CAS on time, to exchange rate increasing, to finding cards to pay for IHS/Visa fees and the sleepless nights and restlessness of trying to find appointment has ended in praise and so it will end in praise for you too regardless of what stage you are in your application. Amen

All roads leads to Newcastle Upon Tyne.! Hustling for flight ✈️ now on my mind.
Thank you Jesus!!

And thank you to everyone here who has been committed to providing support towards a successful application.

TIMELINE

TB Certificate- July 8

SOA print out from 2-31 July

Submitted online Visa application- 31st July

Appointment booking online- 2nd August

Biometrics done- 4th and 5th August for main applicant and dependents

Application transferred and received by DMC-6th August

Application returned to VAC- 21st August

Application received by VAC-25th August

Mail from VAC to collect passport-25th August

Passport Collection- 26th August

Whose testimony is next?

Congratulations to all those who have received their visa I tap into your testimony

Sanitizer:
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR THE SUPPORT I GOT THROUGHOUT THIS VISA APPLICATION.

I HAVE BEEN ISSUED VISA.

I hope it gets resolved soon

dejol88:
We are in same situation. Someone said that due to COVID 19, a lot of staff have been furlough and some are working from home reason for the delay. However, we need to sustain the pressure on them to do whatever it takes to speed up the process. I will keep knocking at their door for them to open.

Good day all, please is there anyone here going to Northumbria Uni Newcastle campus for PhD that has gotten CAS? I am getting frustrated with the response they keep sending whenever I ask, see below;

"We are currently reviewing our CAS process in light of the ongoing Covid situation and are therefore not in a position to issue you with a CAS yet.

We will be back in touch with further instructions as soon as possible."

Ok thanks for this info, let me check

Cigbojugha:
You need to search you mail for it. Check all folders and if possible use the search icon.

According to them, you answer to that question and their constant monitoring of the TAT of visa issuance will help them know when to issue you CAS after you meet all CAS requirements.

Start date for September intake is 28 September and may not extend it but they have created a transition period even till November to enable you travel but you will still need to first enroll online if you are unable yo travel before the start date.

Oh no I haven't. I saw on the website that they would send a questionnaire when you request for the CAS to be sent but they didn't email me any questionnaire when I sent them a mail

Cigbojugha:
Have you picked a transition date. They need this to know when best to issue you CAS

Funnily Northumbria uni have issued CAS to some people even on this platform, I don't understand the delay. We will wait for them, I hope they send it soon though

Flezi1:
From my findings Northumbria University always delay CAS, same for Coventry. I reached out to Northumbria (London) I was told they are looking at issuing CAS from on the 17th of August. You can imagine, when other schools have been issuing since July.

I thought I was the only one with this problem. They sent me an email this evening saying because of Covid they will not be able to issue my CAS just yet. I paid my deposit since last year but the issue was I had to differ
so the old CAS has expired. Northumbria uni too

Flezi1:
. I paid since March 2020. Already started online self. This is really surprising to me

I appreciate this detailed explanation �

mimilyrics:
While you'll be submitting your sponsorship letter, your dependant will need to submit his/her bank statement or yours showing that the money has been held for 28 days (in your account or his/her account) before their application. This is based on the assumption that your sponsorship doesn't include them since you didn't confirm that it does.

To make it simpler for you, put the funds that they require into the account to be used, count 28 days from the day after the total required is in your account, and on the 29th day, submit your application.

After submitting, print the statement for the 28 days before your application submission and upload to the document submission portal along with other documents. You can include the 29th day in your statement to avoid counting errors on your part. The Oanda rate for the day you submit will be used to convert your funds to £.

Thanks a lot for your prompt response, but it's the 28 days I am confused about.

mimilyrics:
Your sponsorship letter must state that the sponsorship covers your tuition plus maintenance and your dependants' maintenance for the duration of your course.
If your sponsorship letter doesn't state this, you'll have to show the maintenance requirements for your dependants in your account or your dependants' accounts.

Good evening all, please I need your help seniors in the house. If I am a sponsored student and the money available to me by my official sponsor is more than enough to show for my dependant(s) must they provide the 28 days bank statement if we are applying together? Bearing in mind that as a sponsored student a bank statement is not required for main applicant. Please help

Northumbria University Newcastle campus

iamlinton:
Which school is that

Yes

iamlinton:
Anyone still awaiting CAS for September intake

I am going this Oct Godwilling

peterveo:
Good morning everyone.
Has anyone here been offered admission
or currently studying at Northumbria University Newcastle?
Let's connect and share ideas.
Thanks

Thanks for the advice, my situation is a bit complicated because when I will be ready to come for the kids my husband will not be allowed to leave work that's why he will be applying with me.

mamacajah:
There is no problem with applying first for you and your husband. At that point, you will say no, the children are not following at this time..When you are ready to bring them over, you apply for them as dependents as at that time.

However, if your husband is not planning to stay with you, why is he applying at a dependent at this time? I would advise he applies as a dependent when you are ready for the children to come over. That's my 2 cent oh.. the choice is ultimately yours... Every one knows their plans and strengths on this journey..there is no one standard way in planning because people's circumstance differs. Hence why I gave the above counsel...

Because of the initial stress of settling down and navigating the waters of home and school, I would usually advise, where possible, the student comes ahead and when settled, then apply for the family members. However, if not, then plan either a partial move or total move. taking dependents to UK is big money oh. .any time I think of the money ehn, I have to remind myself of the purpose for this investment . it is well..God will ensure all our hearts desires are fully met.

Good evening house. My husband and I intend to apply for our visas first before applying for our children later, hope this won't be a problem especially because my husband won't be permanently in the UK as he will still keep his job here? And what are we supposed to respond when filling out visa application where they ask if our dependants are coming with us, yes or no? I am the primary applicant

Thanl you

justwise:
Continue as self sponsor or look for a school that has sponsorship agreement with Nigerian govt.

Tetfund pays the fees per session to the school dorectly but will deposot my living expenses in my naira account for each year. The rules were changed recently

LaaJiblik:
How are TETFUND funds released in your work place?
In some workplaces that I know, the ENTIRE total amount of money (3 or 4 year tuition and maintenance estimate and every every ) is deposited into your Naira account by the workplace.
Is that the case with your workplace?

If yes, then you could be ‘technically’ self-sponsored (in the eye of the school and UKVI).
I am guessing the point your uni raised about not accepting Nigerian Govt-sponsored students is probably because of past experiences.

Simply put:
Is TETFUND paying you per session or you are getting a bulk payment?

Thank you, i have the money in my account still waiting for it to matur.

H0tbabe:
ur school stated u r self sponsored, that's what ur visa should say also, hope u have the maintenance fee and remaining fees balance already for 28days so u don't waste ur visa fee, all the best.

Thanks for your response

LagosismyHome:
I dont know much about this .... but for consistency I would put whatever is on my cas... since cas is the official document

Good day seniors, please I need your advice. I got phd admission at northumbria uni Newcastle as a self sponsored student but later the uni I work with here in naija approved my study fellowship with tetfund scholarship. Now my dilemma is that when applying for visa do I state that I am govt or self sponsored? Considering that northumbria uni informed me that they no longer enter sponsorship agreements with Nigerian govt. They however asked me to pay my deposit (which I did) as it will be refunded to me after tetfund pays my fees. They have already issued my cas (it states that I am self sponsored).

P.s
There is a tuition fee discount of 3k for self sponsored students. Which of the fees should I put in my visa application?

@justwise @lagosismyhome @zoey1