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TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 1:40pm On Nov 10, 2022
meljoe:
The date on the offer letter is January 2023 - May 2024 how many months ihs will I pay for ?
I paid $1217 for the same length of course. The actual figure will be quoted for you at the point of payment, but it should be within this range.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 12:08pm On Nov 10, 2022
[quote author=Opsops post=118273299][/quote]Thank you for the kind response. Alright, I will include bank statement and required letters.
I thought it was due to the way I answered some questions when filling for my dependants especially the third party (another person) aspect. Thought they were referring to someone apart from me having the financial responsibilities for them (dependants) so I didn't tick, having indicated my name already at the beginning.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 9:51am On Nov 10, 2022
twinz:
Hello house, i am now trying to make the IHS payment but it keeps getting declined. Can i use someone's card to make payment? Thank you in advance.
Yes, you can. Send your application link and password to the person to complete the payment on your behalf if he/she is not physically with you. But make sure you have answered all the preceding questions are before getting to the payment page and then sign out for the person making payment to sign in with your application link and password.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 9:40am On Nov 10, 2022
Congratulations.
There may be some little error since it is the 1st time someone is making such application.
But did you tick the box that asked " The documents ticked in this checklist are all of the documents I wish to use to support my application" in your appointment checklist?
I am asking because "proof of fund" is not on my dependants checklist but I know it should be part of the mandatory documents that I need to upload, so I am including it.
Please any other professional in the house should answer this.
Bladez:
I have been a silent follower, came here with no idea on uk visa. I think the least I'm supposed to do is share my timeline.
Many thanks to @duchess, @gloryah, @giselle and others who asked questions that sounded silly grin, It helped alot

visa alert

Abuja TLS
Visa application ;28/10/22
Biometrics ;2/11/22
BRP mail ; 4/11/22
Collection mail;7/11/22
Passport collected;7/11/22

Documents submitted for visa application :
~All documents used in getting admission
~2 work referrence letter (covering 10yrs study gap)
~TB cert
~int'l passport
~CAS & Offer letter
~bank statement (POF of 12.2m)
NB: I made mistakes in the journey, so I uploaded any document that I think will clear their doubts (since it costs me nothing).
~I declared US F1 refusal in 2019

Grateful to God.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 11:04am On Nov 08, 2022
kymkym:
Start all over again
Thank you for the reply. You mean with the same email address?
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 10:55am On Nov 08, 2022
How can I effect changes to application. I am at the point of IHS payment but wish to correct an error I noticed. The GWF number is generated but can’t seem to edit where correction is needed.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 9:19am On Nov 08, 2022
Good morning
I don’t know who else has encountered this IHS payment issue.
I’m using a relative’s (uk resident) card while he gives the card details to enter. But after making payment successfully I neither can proceed nor receive any notification. Each time I log in it keeps saying I should pay.
1. Hope the holder has not been debited?
2. Am I supposed to send my applications to the card owner in Uk, to complete the application and pay on my behalf?
Thanks
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 9:51am On Nov 07, 2022
Good morning,
Is it necessary to still upload parental consent letter (by both parents) for children since all the family is travelling together? This is in addition to the sponsorship and financial letter written by MA to be responsible for their upkeep.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 1:48pm On Nov 05, 2022
Your tenacity saved you
Congratulations quote author=Horlamidei post=118135292]Visa Alert! Visa Alert!!

Here is my timeline:


July 23rd: Applied to Uni of Sunderland

July 26th: Got a Conditional offer

July 27th or 28th: Got a mail from the school of high volume of application. Need to be fast to meet conditions to get CAS.

Na so I begin dey ask questions for Nairaland, read and watch YouTube videos about UK visa.

1st week of August: Got conditional offer from Uni of Bedfordshire.

Now left with the option to choose between Uni of Sunderland or Bedfordshire. Na so I begin make research oh..! To avoid the long talk, I settled for Sunderland. I pray I don’t regret it. Amen!
Paid intial deposit £3,500

Part of the school conditions was POF. I begin bombard questions here on Nairaland if it’s possible to use my mom who stays in Canada with Canadian account as sponsor. All I was getting was “yes na! Yes I can!!”

September 6th: With fear, I started POF using my mom Canadian bank account. She as my sponsor. People were telling me, they might reject me that I will have high chance of approval if I use my account or still collect loan and run POF. Me wey dey manage insisted I will use her as sponsor. Nairaland wey tell me hn possible no dey lie!!

September 28th: TB test. School served me mail that Project Management is now first come first serve due to high volume of application at TB center Ikeja. I wan cry after filling school address at tb center.

October 4th: This date is the 28th day for the POF. I printed exactly on the 28th day. Immediately after print out of statement, lump sum was withdrawn way below the required funds needed for POF. After my displeasure of the transaction, the money was deposited back that same day. That was when my fear arose the more if UKVi will detect this.

October 5th: Submitted the statement for CAS. Na so school start there own with first page doesn’t carry stamp, 2nd page doesn’t carry bank logo. One of the team of Sunderland immigration compliance team had to tell me why can’t I tell my mom to send the funds to my account here to use as POF the UKVI might reject this statement. I explained if she does that, if I get to Uk, I will still need to transfer the money over there too which will spoil the money due to high exchange flunctuation. She agreed to that but still claims they can’t accept my mom statement because UKVI May reject my visa.
Then fear set in. I was like Shebi Nairaland said we can use any of the parents account regardless of the currency as sponsor.
I started pressing on them with calls. I wasted lot of cards calling. Different team were picking with different opinions.
After much pressing they forwarded it there manager. Got a mail from the manager to get bank letter of active account claiming the statement can be used.

October 6th: The bank manager no wan release bank letter claiming why can’t they accept the statement. He be like this is Canadian bank that that statement is accepted anywhere. Spoke to him on the phone with mail screenshot from the school claiming just a letter for confirmation it’s active. Canadian English different from Uk own. Ah swear I no even dey hear wetin the bank manager dey talk for phone. Had to beg him for it.
Drafted it, submitted that same day, Sunderland ImmigrationCompliance team continued with there behavior again after calls on calls. God answered my prayer when I called around 3pm, the call went straight to there manager Lynne, within 2mins she acknowledged everything with my consent letter and birth certificate. That same evening CAS dropped.

To apply for visa kan dey scare me because of the immigration compliance team thinking if they were UKVI, na straight rejection and the huge lump sum withdrawn exactly on the 28th day after the printing of POF statement.

So I open my system, used corelldraw carry the bank stamp in page 2 of my statement to the page one and logo on page 1 to page 2.

October 11th: Applied for visa(self service)

Documents submitted;

Employment Evidence
1.) Employment letter
2.) Employment ID card
3.) NYSC certificate

Financial Evidences
1.) Mom’s Canadian bank statement( CAD $35,500 equivalent to around £22,000)
2.) Bank letter confirming the account is active
3.) Consent letter from mom
4.) Birth certificate

Study Evidence
1.) University Certificate
2.) English Proficiency Letter from University
3.) WAEC certificate

Sponsor
1.) CAS

Travel aspect
1.) International passport
2.) Tuberculosis certificate


October 25th: Biometric(Standard)
Transferred to DMC that same day

Started prayer and fasting

October 27th: Received by DMC

November 1st: Decision made(brp dropped)
No NSF mail
but application still dey DMC till now. Not yet move to VAC.

Thanks a lot
@dduchess
@gloriyah
@darmiegr8

Someone dropped a quote of joining the University of Sunderland on telegram. God bless that fellow. That group has also been very very helpful.

Thanks a lot to those who take there time to respond to questions on this forum. Sometimes I come here and ask some kind funny questions. But una go still reply.

Main thing about Nairaland is don’t miss any messages on any trend or forum one is following here. I learnt a lot from questions and answers on this uk travel forum. I never miss. It made me understood everything more. People are asking me how I take do am. People call me for guidance. Some call me agent but in my mind, I no say na Nairaland.


Thanks to God then Nairaland

Project Management
January intake
University of Sunderland


Emilokan of Sunderland [/quote]
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 8:47pm On Nov 03, 2022
rossydot:
Hello house, i want to be educated urgently on my UK post graduate application for May 2023 intake. Already had a postgraduate degree in Nigeria and intended to have another in related field. Pls, advice me if it's a wise decision or i should just applied with my first degree?
Most times they prefer applicants to do another masters in unrelated field to the first. I think it all depends on your statement of purpose. You have to make it convincing and show how important the intended study is to your career. Otherwise your first degree should be enough.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 8:34pm On Nov 03, 2022
Palolisthajoly:
Yes I paid for priority and my first masters was in Nigeria.
Congratulations
Did you mention it in your visa application?

Is it necessary that MSc is uploaded for visa application even when only BSc degree is mentioned on CAS?
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 10:18pm On Nov 02, 2022
How did they know that you have
a resident uncle?
Tashawrites:
Good morning guys, please I have 2 questions.

1. I'm the Main applicant and my POF and husband's will be in my account. I hope they won't query where I got the money from cause it doesn't tally with what I currently earn. Cause my visit visa was refused in May because of funds they didn't understand.

2. My uncle currently lives in the UK, and while I was filling my visit visa in May, I selected the option of not having any family in the UK because I didn't find the option of uncle and it was one of the reasons I was refused. Now that I want to apply for a student visa, is it going to affect the application? or is there anything I can do to remedy it? I also plan to use priority service. I'll appreciate your responses. thanks.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 8:06pm On Oct 18, 2022
dduchess90:
Hello

Others have advised wait an extra day, I will advise same.

Bear in mind that UKVI can request for same bank statement or an updated version at any point during your application

Cheers
Thank you for the advice. Reprinting on request is not an issue though.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 12:51pm On Oct 18, 2022
gendebs:
Print on the 29th day
Thank you for the guidance. I appreciate. But please is there any complication for printing on exact 28th day.
Sorry for asking further. It has reasons
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 12:45pm On Oct 18, 2022
Promoter2:
Print on the following day
Thank you for the guidance
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 11:45am On Oct 18, 2022
Good morning
Can statement be printed on exact 28th day of POF maturity? Eg started counting From 23rd sept (one day after completion of required funds) and wish to print on 20th Oct.
Pls, I have intentions of printing on this exact (28) day.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 9:35pm On Oct 01, 2022
Congratulations
Standard or priority service?
edach123:
Visa Visa Visa
Family of 5
Application 7th of September
biometric 13 September
Empty NFS for my first daughter 26th September
NFS for me 26th September request for TB test certificate replied 1am on 27th September
No NFS for my wife the Main applicant
No NFS for the other two children
Moved to VAC for the main applicant on 29th September
MA received collection mail applicant on 29th September
Dependents moved to VAC on the 30th of September
Collection mail for dependent 30th September
BRP and visa approval mail for all family members 1st October.
Thank you for your support. I have been following silently for a while. I wish everyone the best
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 9:25pm On Sep 27, 2022
DFat:
Good evening house. I am saying a very big thank you to everyone helping out here, you guys are the best. Me and my family did our biometrics on the 12th of September, Priority Visa, at Ikeja TLS.

To the glory of God, main applicant got collection mail on the 19th of Sept while the 2 dependants got their on the 21st of Sept. No NSF mail. The knowledge and information i got from this platform really helped me. Thanks to all the gurus in the house, you will never lack help.
Congratulations
Please was the priority paid for each member or the main applicant only?
TravelRe: I Need To Get My Iom Sputum Test Asap. Please Help. by SamAfrik(m): 7:39pm On Sep 25, 2022
jumpshot:
Hello everyone. So my wife is a nurse and has gotten COS from a UK hospital trust already. Now the issue is she went for TB test at IOM centre in Ikeja but was asked to do sputum test because she's had TB some years ago. But then her resumption date is meant to be April and sputum test takes 2 months. Considering the chaos going on with the government and immigration of nurses to UK this is an opportunity she really does not want to miss.

Please is there a way to speed this process up or fast track it so that she can make the cut by April ending? She's so so frustrated
Hello Jumpshot,
Please was it IOM that contacted for the result or you went there to ask after 8weeks. Hope your wife secured the opportunity. I don’t know why someone treated and certified free needs to do sputum test.
CelebritiesRe: Gospel Singer, Dunsin Oyekan Survives Ghastly Car Crash (Photo & Video) by SamAfrik(m): 6:17am On Sep 04, 2022
We thank God for His faithfulness. He was coming to the 40th Holy Ghost Convention at Ibadan.
Lord we pray for divine protection for all the anointed ministers and other participants.
No evil shall be associated with this great program.
SportsRe: Inte'l Freindly. Nigeria. (super Falcons) vs USA. Sat 3d Sept 2022 by SamAfrik(m): 7:59pm On Sep 03, 2022
robosky02:
We move....


4 new girls from u20
That’s too early. Even our nations cup team were just getting to know each other. They shouldn’t have picked more than 2.
SportsRe: Inte'l Freindly. Nigeria. (super Falcons) vs USA. Sat 3d Sept 2022 by SamAfrik(m): 7:56pm On Sep 03, 2022
Always blaming the coach. I have not seen anything wrong with the man.
NFF should be getting our best legs for high profile matches like this.
There shouldn’t have been changes to our nations cup team.
Many are not here: Plumtree, Ayinde, Okobi, Asisat?, etc
Personally I’m disappointed with the line up.
We don’t take friendlies serious and it’s bad.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 12:37pm On Aug 17, 2022
What of an event when the father (MA) needs to travel with the children first for the mother to join later (separate application) due to some valid reasons.
Can they get priority visa application?
t
duchess90:
Hello

I know you are concerned so I will respond

1. MA doing priority and dependanta doing standard will have no effect whatsoever, it only reduces the wait time for MA not the outcome

2. Ma is not expected to wait for dependants passport to be returned and can travel alone first whilst dependant joins later.I assume the dependants is spouse and kids

3.it won't cause any concerns at POE

Cheers
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 11:11am On Aug 16, 2022
duchess90:
Hello

Yes

Priority should also apply to Dependants if it is paid for

Cheers
Please do you mean each dependant must pay the priority fees inorder for the applications to be processed at same time?
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by SamAfrik(m): 9:14pm On Aug 15, 2022
Good evening house,
Please can I get a relative/friend in the uk to pay the Visa+IHS fees while the application is filled here in Nigeria?
LiteratureRe: Trish Lorenz Book 'Soro Soke' Sparks Outrage Over Appropriation by SamAfrik(m): 2:08pm On May 31, 2022
People should also focus on the positive side.
She did a great work of research in the publication.
I already downloaded the e-copy of the book and enjoying it right now.
PoliticsRe: #EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu Suspends State Functions For Three Days by SamAfrik(m): 4:13pm On Oct 21, 2020
ILoveDemMANNA:
Real revolution should come through elections.

Let's ask for reforms being the basic reason for the protest.

How many places were burnt down in Europe whenever they are calling for reforms?*

I think we need to redefine our priorities and don't let more deaths to be recorded, be it civilian or security personnel.


Some of our demands...

STRIP EX-GOVERNORS AND ALL ELECTED AND APPOINTED PUBLIC SERVANTS OF ALL BENEFITS AFTER OFFICE.

INCREASE SALARIES OF OUR DOCTORS, NURSES, TEACHERS, POLICE, MILITARY OFFICERS, AND CIVIL SERVANTS

NAME AND SHAME LOOTERS AND MAKE CRIMINAL OFFENDERS, AND LOOTERS FACE TRIAL IN THEIR HOME STATES AND VILLAGES TO SHAME THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES
Increase salaries of who exactly?? After the politicians who do you think are milking this country if not the civil servants. TOP PRIORITY SHOULD BE PLACED ON JOBS FOR THE YOUTHS. This protest is about them (youths) in the first place. They have suffered enough!
AgricultureRe: Imo State Taskforce Destroys A Poultry Farmer's Day-Old Chicks (Photos) by SamAfrik(m): 10:16pm On Sep 19, 2020
Mortality is probably a result of suffocation due to lack of ventilation/high temperature during transportation.
A common occurrence in the poultry industry.

The story may not be true.
SportsRe: Equatorial Guinea Vs Nigeria: AWCON 2018 (0 - 6) On 24th November 2018 by SamAfrik(m): 5:04pm On Nov 24, 2018
This is the 1st match I'm watching. Eyes on Okobi.
Good luck girls.
Science/TechnologyRe: What Do You Think Are The Two Most Influential Innovations On Human Life? by SamAfrik(m): 10:27am On May 10, 2017
This question always comes to my mind:
My take:
1. Ladder: it amazes me how a person gets to d highest point by taking a step at a time

2. Money: it determines d whole essence of life. Without it guess we will all be d same

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