₦airaland Forum

nadesh:
Don't appeal, submit a new application. The long.processing time is because Abuja office handles ALL applications form Nigeria, Ghana, Cote D'Ivoire and Senegal.

Ayo112:
Why don’t you email the school and get a deferral letter cause this is looking promising to me instead of withdrawing the application

ooouuuiii:
I got mine within a week. So it shouldn't be more than that depending on the day you requested for the withdrawal. If you're in Abuja, you'll get it faster.

Just ensure that you follow up the withdrawal email with a phone call to ensure they've seen your email and that they have or they will action it ASAP.

For those who have been waiting for more than 12 weeks after their application docs got to Abuja, sincerely I would advise you consider withdrawing your application so that you'll have a clean record without visa denial.

However, if your school is still able to accept you and there's still time, then ensure that no week passes by without you calling them to know the status of your application, letting them know it's more than 12 weeks and that you need a decision so that you can get on with your travel plans. But if they ask you for a document/documents that you can't provide, sharply withdraw your application before you're denied.

Don't waste time. Count your losses, wipe your tears and look at other options for 2026. This is admission and scholarship season o. Don't waste it.

✌🏽✌🏽


Thank you, they even sent me a mail which says:

Dear Applicant,





As the date for the start of your 2025 studies have passed, we now require clarification of your study plans at this time.







If you have deferred the start date of your studies until January/February 2026, please forward the deferral letter from the College within 5 working days showing the new start date of your January/February studies.


Or



(i) If your college will still accept you to your course of studies this semester, please forward a letter from college stating final date for your attendance to the course in the State.


Or



(ii) If you want to withdraw your study visa application at this time, please reply within 5 working days to this email.



And



(iii) If you also decide to defer your studies until September 2026, please note that you must submit a new application next year, at least 12 weeks prior to your intended departure date.





FAILURE TO REPLY WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS WITH YOUR UPDATED INSTRUCTION WILL LEAD TO A DECISION BEING ISSUED ON THE DETAILS OF YOUR APPLICATION ON HAND.

So in this case, the third option is the one that suits me that is I have to withdraw
Will they refund me my visa application fee?

Cindy101:
My school gave till 13th of this month
What about you?

Cindy101:
My head is pounding like crazy 😫. If the embassy phone line could talk, it would surely sympathize with me,I’ve called that number a million times since 10 AM and still haven't gotten an answer. I’m just hoping and praying that the reason they didn’t pick up is that my number is on the approved list 😂. I couldn’t even concentrate in class today.

I sent them an email on Friday, but I got no response. I also sent another email today 🥹.

This is week 11 for me 😫

Flight is almost a million

Chiamyugwu:
I saw somewhere that you can still get an approval after your resumption extension period has passed.Its well shaaa

Shally233:
Atleast, they should reply our mail

lu2041:
i did mine on the 17th and i emailed them last week and they told me it was still in queue for processing and it’s currently taking 12 weeks to process applications lol

mzwhite:
I have gotten to ireland already on the resumption day only to get a deferral letter on ny email the second day

Lizzzzzyyyyyyyy:
God will continue to help us all 🙏

Lizzzzzyyyyyyyy:
Did you check for yours too?

I was thinking we (3) are the only one left here to get a decision for our study application.

Can anyone suggest what could be done when it get to this point?

Thanks

Lizzzzzyyyyyyyy:
Did you check for yours too?

I was thinking we (3) are the only one left here to get a decision for our study application.

Can anyone suggest what could be done when it get to this point?

Thanks

Lanre2nlekan:
Congratulations to those that got admitted and visa also condolence to those that faced visa issue. I am joining this conversation from finland and making plans to come to Ireland for work or study. I am currently doing nursing program here and hoping to come to Ireland. I know my study is a critical skill job and I can apply to work in ireland but the downside I have is I don't have any work experience and don't know if I can get a job without work experience. So I am thinking I could come to Ireland via study at least if I have a valid visa in the country I can get a job from inside and a permit holder. I would really appreciate anyone's insight and advice. I finish m6study next year and I'm trying to make preparations now. Thank you

NiceAdult:
Abuja Irish embassy published update showed they currently worked on applications received on 13 July.. so it would take little time to get to your date, I guess so?

Lizzzzzyyyyyyyy:
My number isnt out. I simply dont know what to do.. I sent them my extension date last week as 1st of Oct. And today made it more heartbreaking for me now. I cant deferred anymore because i did last year. This is my 9th week now. I pleaded with my school before i as given that last date 🥲. It so sad

ooouuuiii:
I reached out to the VO via email yesterday morning, no response till now. I also called all through the opening hours of their contact centre, there was no response.

And till now, no weekly list😢

ooouuuiii:
It is well.

Anyone reached out yesterday and heard anything from the VO yet?

List hasn't been released and today's the last day of September. Tomorrow's a public holiday as well so that's minus one day for this week😔

ooouuuiii:
Such a sad situation.

Please how did you go about withdrawing your visa application? I'll appreciate if you can share the process please. Cos this is looking like an option at this time.
Also, does withdrawal not affect your ability to request for school fees refund?

ooouuuiii:
Amen o. A very big and loud AMEN🙏🏽

Is it that people get messages the Friday before they release list on Monday or when the list is released then they send messages?

I think decisions are usually sent out on Wednesdays

Cindy101:
This group has been quite quiet lately, and I sense that our spirits are low. Has anyone received any feedback from the embassy? I've heard the same thing this week: "It's still in queue for processing." My school resumed on the 22nd, and I'm trying to stay as positive as possible, but it's difficult. I feel like my life is on hold; I can't do anything because I'm waiting for a decision to be made. I really don't like how this situation has put so much of my life on pause.

Sending a virtual hug to everyone in the same predicament as I am. I pray that the outcome of this waiting period will be favorable. 🙏

Laurapopping:
The embassy asked you if you were given a grace period? When did you do your biometrics?

Auditt:
I used my driver’s license to complete the registration.

Ismaildaughter:
Please who also submitted their documents at VFS Lagos July 28, did you receive any update because I have not received any email yet, and my school has resumed September 15🥹

ACSH:
In a situation where my family can't sponsor me financially, but I've someone who can carter for my expenses. What should I do?

Franklinstyle:
When did it get to the embassy ?

Rikkym:
To avoid sharing my personal contact to the public but you can access me through mail then we pick up from there