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Can a couple with two kids: 5years old girl and 2years old boy live in studio. The intending residential area is Birmingham

Thanks

Phenmeson:
Yes you can but you need to check with the letting agency. Any apartments you see, ring them and tell them you have a kid. Not all letting agent will reject you. Which location do you intend to stay. Check Zoopla.co.uk or go through private Landlord if you have any.

Hello gurus...

Can a dependent apply for MSc while staying in UK or will he/she have to travel back to home country before applying for post graduate

Thanks

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mimilyrics:
Yes. See link below:
https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-partner-and-children

Just asking for more clarification...if granted Health and Care Visa, can the dependents also be under this Visa

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hosey:
Apply for MSc Nursing. So many schools give admission for MSc Nursing without first degree in Nursing. Just have health, support or care experience.

You can bring your family for MSc studies. When you graduate, you are eligible to apply for UK Health and Care visa which is very cheap with no IHS payment. You will also be eligible for PSW.

Hello gurus...

Can a dependent change status like applying for a master program while in the UK.

Thanks

Hello gurus...

Can a dependent change status like applying for a master program while in the UK

Kindly assist on this ...

What if am going to Sheffield Hallam University for my program, but in the passenger locator form I fill an address of a friend in Manchester just for the period of quarantine then later look for apartment in Sheffield.
Will this raise any issue though in my application I said I do not have family in the UK?

Visa Granted!!!

Biometric: 11th September
Decision mail: 1st October
Pick up: 6th October
Standard... VI Lagos



... Alhamdulilah

Had my biometric on the 11th, still at DMC

Doyinh:
Please is there anybody that did on 10th, 11th or 14th standard that has received any form of mail or application being transferred should update us o. This wait is killing and there seems to be no progress in Pretoria DMC again unlike earlier on that it was very fast

I did on the 11th, Standard, still at the third stage i.e. Received by DMC

Pwettybii:
Please is there anyone that did biometric on the 11th and has gotten visa (standard)
Also apart from using the tls app what other way can we track our application.cos this tls doesn’t say much ,been on dmc since ,this wait is sickening .someone mentioned a link ,I didn’t see mine when I checked pls can you post the link here .thank you
Good luck to all hopefuls

Congratulations in advance... Were you called on the phone for interview?

deph:
I just got mail now that decision has been made on my visa... My tension very high... Waiting for DHL delivery... .. Biometrics was on 7th Sept...
God, please this work for us....

Congrats

Akchi32:
I just got the good news. My visa has been approved.

Thanks everyone for everything.

Kindly explain further...Like how can you defend your source of fund, will such question be asked

dduchess90:
Hi,

Funding is a general question, not split into first year or second year unless you give them a reason to ask more into funding for second year.

Keep it simple and defend your source of funds if you are self funded. Don't over complicate things during the interview.

Cheers

In need of response please

shogunley:
Please what's the least amount to be on statement of account to be presented at SA embassy for a PhD studies self sponsor. The school is UKZN
Thanks

Please what's the least amount to be on statement of account to be presented at SA embassy for a PhD studies self sponsor. The school is UKZN
Thanks

Am planning on commencing my PhD program in Statistics at UKZN by Jan 2020.
Please is the place free of zenophobic attack
Thanks

olaarie:
Good day house.

HND Physics/Electronics IMT, Enugu,
BSc Physics/Electronics OOU, Ago-Iwoye
MSc Physics (Radiation Physics) OOU, Ago-Iwoye
PhD Physics (in view) UKZN, South Africa

Pls suggest reputable free Physics Journal for me.

Thanks

Following recent happenings, are they still granting visas

Congrats

Maryam3:
VISA ISSUED :27th of August,2019
Interview date : 23rd of August,2019

BSc Chemistry
SECOND DEGREE
School: Coppin State University Baltimore Maryland
INTERVIEW LOCATION: LAGOS
Window 2

My interview was short. I didn't go with my ds-160, appointment letter and GTB visa RECEIPT (please don't make this mistake. I was charged ₦2000 per page to print those documents).

Apart from the usual goosebumps I get whenever I read Nairaland gist, I was worried with 2 things. The mistake on my i-20 and reason why I'm going for second degree. I finally figured out how to go about the i-20 issue but that other part won't just leave my head.

I Sha prepared transcript like 5/6 times .My appointment was 6:45am but I was interviewed 10:15am. Venue was Lagos. I didn't go with ds-160, appointment letter and GTB visa RECEIPT so I had to print them at the embassy. A copy was ₦2000. Everything was 8k but I gave the guy 6k (after interview�of course). I took another passport photo there ₦1500/6 copies (I'm still asking myself why because they didn't collect even 1 copy). I was the ONLY ADULT with hijab then 2 small kids. I did my biometric then went to the interview hall. I was directed to window 10 to scan my passport and the lady there was like I should go and snap a passport photo showing my ears,whole face and neck. I told her it wasn't necessary since the picture on my international passport is with full hijab and I was able to upload similar photo too while filling my ds160. Then she said I should go to window 12. still a woman, Nigerian. She said the same thing and I repeated my words again then she called the attention of an old white man and explained to him. He said no problem that she should go on with it (I was just smiling like a kid they gave chocolate�). I was then directed to window 7 for finger print. After that I joined the interview queue. Everyone was just suprise cus I was the only one that dressed in a different way (what's my own there I was just reciting اللهم لا سهل إلا ما جعلته سهلا وأنت تجعل الحزن إذا شءت سهلا).

The VO was a young guy 20+. He refused the family before me. Then it was my turn. That was how my legs refused to move...then this big smile just came and he was like I should move forward. The VO was really blushing �


VO: hey! Good morning come come (with a biggggggg smile)
Me: Good morning sir

VO: pass your passport and i-20
Me: passed it

VO: so where are you going in the USA?
Me: I'm going to the USA specifically Coppin State University Baltimore for a degree in chemistry

VO: okay okay good. Do you have a scholarship?
Me: yes I do but it doesn't reflect on the i-20 because I will need to complete my application before it can be effective. Reason why I presented my dad's statement of account when applying cus it was part of the documents I sent to the school.

VO (really nodding hard) what does your dad do?
Me: he's the Director of Crown oil . Crown oil deals with production and sales of engine oil for machine part. He's also the one in charge of the family land and properties. This is the certificate of occupancy for one of his houses in Lagos.

VO: can I see it?
Me: yes sure (passed)

While he was going through I quickly said.
Me: he's also one of the high Chiefs in Ikoyi (point at the Chief infront of his name) that's the reason for that Chief infront of his name there.

VO: (typed for a while) so you worked at University of Lagos with Dr...
Me (immediately) yes! Dr Adeyemo (he nods) we worked on a project which was published last year. Antioxidants Capacity of lemongrass and organic compound present.(this was my project topic)

VO: wow!!!! Tell me more about it (already going for the white paper)
Me: I got 5 different samples from different forest in Nigeria then I planted in the school garden. After it matured, I ploughed and did extraction after which I carried out analysis using dpph assay then I used a spectrometer to find out the organic compound present (my voice was shaking here because I wanted to explain all what I did for project)

VO: that's really good. I'll be approving your Visa. On this paper is where you will get your passport back within 3/4 working days. congratulations and enjoy your stay in the USA.
ME: Yeah thank you so much sir
(Collected my documents with AlhamdulliLlah and walked out)


It was as if everyone was just waiting for my session. Everywhere was quite. I was scared on my way out because it was just shocking. All the questions I've prepared!. I wanted to ditch the interview a week to my appointment. I can only say AlhamdulliLlah it was Allah all the way�. When I came out smiling everyone infront of the gate couldn't believe it. They were just looking at me chai!. AlhamdulliLlah sha


I really want to appreciate everyone. All the transcripts was very helpful. Walepepe,time2win,lagosIsmyhome ,Everyone. I wish everyone that's expecting good news and those of us already approved and issued won't face any problem beyond us. Best of luck!!!?!

You can fill another one provided you still at least three days to your appointment date and then change it to the new one in your profile. This action will not affect your appointment date.

mayowa94:
i made a mistake in my DS160 which is the sponsor i filled myself instead of my sister. Do I need to fill a new DS 160 or i should just tell the VO i made a mistake. Also if the best option is to fill a new one hope it won't affect my appointment date because i don't want to reschedule the appointment oo

You have won @Time2win
Congratulations

Time2win:
My Transcript

Visa approved at Lagos Embassy, 30th July 2019

School: Clarkson University

Funding: 66,000$ (Tuition and stipends)

Course : Msc Chemical Engineering

This was my 9th attempt, 7 in Lagos, 2 in Abuja

Here is my today's visa transcript:

V.O: (Looked at my i20) I see you have a teaching assistantship, what will you be teaching?

Me: I will be assisting prof. ... in grading students papers, invigilating test and exams, other teaching duties will be assigned upon resumption

V.O: what was your undergraduate Major?

Me: chemical engineering

V:O Where do you work and what's your duties?

I currently work as a process engineer at D***y Industries Limited and stated my duties

V.O: (Started typing for a long time and checking his system, he was shaking his head too and my mind was beating fast.) He asked, have you travelled outside the country before?

Me: Yes, I have been to Ghana

V.O: is it by flight or road and how many times

Me: I travelled by road and that was sept last year and came back same month

V.O: (Went to meet another V.O, he stayed there for like 4mins, I don't know what they were discussing). After he came back, he asked... What's your plans after graduation?

Me: Upon completion of my masters degree, I will be resuming a new position at my current place of work as a senior process engineer and I am going to be on a paid study leave (I brought out the letter, he saw it and said he doesn't need it, I pushed my letter back to my file).

V.O: (Typing for a very long time and checking stuffs on his system) you have been to Abuja embassy last time, what transpired there?

Me: During my last interview, the V.O wasn't convinced that I am a credible student and hence I was refused. I have come to demonstrate my credibility as a student, I wrote GRE and scored 324, had a good grade (1st class) and believe i definitely do very well during my masters studies at Clarkson University. (He nodded)

V.O: (Started typing again and checking stuffs on his system), You applied for safety science at Embryl Riddle Aeronautical University in 2017, why the switch to chemical engineering (For my mind, e don come again o)

Me: That's was when I finished my National Youth Service and was working with a firm so i needed to increase my safety knowledge but since I changed place of work and now dealing with chemicals, I needed to develop knowledge in the area of chemical catalysis and plasma processing which will be needed when I resume a new position at my place of work. (He nodded)

V.O: Do you have anybody in USA?

Me: No, I don't have anybody

V.O: (Typed for ages, for like 2mins and was checking his system, my mind was beating fast. He took my passport and those blue papers, I was like it's finished, another refusal�. Immediately he brought out the white paper and circled a location, then said the golden words) YOUR VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED, then passed my i20 and sevis receipt

Me: collected my i20 and shouted Thank you sir!!! I ran out of the embassy and people were shouting what is it, I was running till i reached where I entered cab to my house cos it was like a dream or like i was watching a movie.

That's it... I saw God's favour today

Easy madam.... I no dey fight you

solihp:
I saw your question the first time, I wrote on my transcript that I had a Skype interview and you are asking if I really or actually did the skype interview. I am sure your next question would be if I really applied to 7 schools. That wasn't a nice way to put your questions cause it was as if you were in doubt.

Anyway, I am a Statistician, so:

Some of the softwares I can use for data analysis purpose and some of the project I have worked on as a data analyst, asked if I have any teaching experience, clarified about some of the courses I did during my undergraduate studies, etc

Did you actually do the Skype interview. If yes, what were questions like

solihp:
Thank you, the duration I wrote was 28months, so you're on track.

Yes, I clicked that I was previously denied. I stated that I was abit nervous and couldn't state my specific GA duties.

Congrats... Did you really do the do Skype interview

solihp:
Thank you to everyone for the good wishes, I really appreciate you all

Congrats

Obyknow:
Visa approved at Lagos consulate today
Really appreciate all of you who comment here,you guys rock.Keep up the good work!!

All VOs today were male,not sure of window 1 cos it wasn't in my line of sight
Was praying not to be interviewed by the white guy in window 3,Oga was drilling applicant hard and still issuing pink paper

Alas na him hand i enter oo


VO:Good morning,pass me your documents
Me:Good morning sir
VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: Am going for my master degree in Chemical Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
VO:What branch of Chemical Engineering interests you
Me: (Was not expecting this question so fast) Am interested in Hydrocarbon processing and Conversion
VO:What's the application of this
Me:This process is used in Oil refineries.I would be learning how to design processes or modify already existing processes in Nigeria oil refineries which are subsidiaries of NNPC(said this in full),this...(cut off)
VO:Do you work in NNPC
Me:No
VO:Oh you pursing this degree to work in NNPC?
Me:Yes
VO:Why this School
Me:Aside from the assistantship I received,i choose the school because of the ongoing research on Hydrocarbon processing and Conversion by Prof Basha,he offered me a research opportunity,i accepted because it aligns with my research interest,i also chose the school because of the school curriculum,i ts.....(cuts me off)
VO: (Quickly checks my i2O),Oh you have a support from the department
Me:Yes
VO:Tell me about this assitantship?
Me:It's a Research assistantship,i would be joining prof Basha research team.I would be setting the lab,carrying out experiments and gathering/analyzing data(VO nods)
VO:Did you take the GRE?
Me:Yes
VO:what did you score?
Me:310(VO nods)
VO: Who's paying for the rest
Me:My mum
VO:Any statement?
I passed it,glances through it and returns it
VO:Have ur mum been to the US?
Me:No
VO:Have u travelled out out of Nigeria before?
Me:No
VO:Any siblings?
Me: Yes
VO: (passes white paper)Congratulations your visa has been approved,pick it up in 3 working days

What if you've paid SEVIS for a school in Fall and was denied visa, can one change to
new SEVIS ID for spring admission with a different School of the same year

Adedayo65:
@fculek Don’t be scared, you’ve done the right thing.
That’s the default response you would get, but they will definitely change it to the new SEVIS ID even before that 48hrs. Just keep checking your mail.

Like in such mail, can I put as part of reasons that I've bn to the embassy and denied because of funding

Johnolukolade:
I'm sorry about the delay. Mail your grad coordinator on Monday or your assigned supervisor and request for an assistantship position. If you're lucky enough to get one coupled with your $12k scholarship, you'll have a full funding. You should be fast and persistent about it so you can refire for Fall 19... If they don't reply you, shoot them another mail... Also, check other departments apart from yours for any openings... as a prospective PhD student, you shouldn't find it difficult to get a GA position.

Draft a convincing mail and I wish you the very best my buddy. Have a pleasant weekend.

Thanks

Johnolukolade:
I'm sorry about the delay. Mail your grad coordinator on Monday or your assigned supervisor and request for an assistantship position. If you're lucky enough to get one coupled with your $12k scholarship, you'll have a full funding. You should be fast and persistent about it so you can refire for Fall 19... If they don't reply you, shoot them another mail... Also, check other departments apart from yours for any openings... as a prospective PhD student, you shouldn't find it difficult to get a GA position.

Draft a convincing mail and I wish you the very best my buddy. Have a pleasant weekend.

Thank you, immediately she heard uncle, her face changed, started typing and then made the statement....

Time2win:
Deficit is much for a PhD and for an uncle to sponsor you. Try and get a fully funded PhD program. Also this uncle sponsor thing is getting rampant.

Visa denied yesterday 7/6/2019, Window 5
VO: Where are you going to in US
Me: University of New Mexico, Alburqurque, NM
VO: For what purpose
Me: To pursue a doctoral degree in Statistics
VO: What will this degree do for you
Me: It will give me a better chance of getting a lecturing job here in Nigeria at my Alma mata and also will be able to conduct meaningful research.
VO: Did you write any standardized exam
Me: Yes………….. Toefl: 92, GRE 302 ( wanted to show her but she said I should not bother)
VO: Any scholarship? (she rushed to check I-20)
Me: Yes Partial scholarship
VO: ok…..so who’s paying for the remaining
Me: My uncle, Mr……
VO: (Typed for some seconds) Am sorry, you are not eligible for Visa now

Total cost: 36,512
Funding: 12,082
Deficit: 24,430

Go to update profile on your page and change the application ID to a new one, it will be effected

solihp:
That's why I said you should change the DS160 application ID on your visa page from the old one to the new one. Have you done that?

Thanks bro

Thanks bro [Qquote author=Time2win post=78797418]

You don't have to pick another appointment date. You just edit the ds 160 number on your appointment page.[/quote]