Hi everyone, I need advice travelling to a schengen country. I'm rounding up my studies in October and looking to travel in December. Please how do I go about it?

Good morning, Pls does British Airways from Lagos require Covid Vaccine or Covid Test?

Good day b gurus, Pls who has used British Airways recently. Is it compulsory to be covid vaccinated or to have covid test??

What do I need to take with me for collection. The only ID I have is my passport, which I submitted.

Good morning, pls for assisted service do I need to print out the Visa Form?

Thanks for the response. On the comment section I just wrote "I was refused a study visa". Do you think I should cancel the application?

duchess90:
Hello,

For learning purposes,It is the same icon to declare all refusals, the comment section would be where you would state the date of refusal and reasons.

Back to your question,you declared one ,the second is was 2months after, hopefully the one you declared is okay.

Cheers

The comment would have be

Please, I was refused US study Visa twice last year - June and August. In my UK visa application, I declared only the first refusal cos I didn't see the icon to declare multiple refusals. I'm already booked for biometrics next week. Will this affect the outcome of my application or should I cancel the application. If the latter, what is the process?

Gloriyah:


You didn’t book online, so you won’t see your appointment on the website. The slip is a proof of your appointment since you walked in.

Thanks. I was thinking if it was possible to change to a nearer date cos Im seeing people who are just booking getting closer dates like june 8, while me who booked about a month ago got june 21

ifemitehi:
God bless you, I was able to change mine from 27th to 8th June.

Hi Please, I booked for June 21 at IOM and was given a slip. However, I can't see any appointment when I log unto the site.

Dazlinqueen:



I was trying to change it from 1st week of July to 1st week of June.

it is still active. Go to the IOM center to book.

Tukurjg:
VISA ALART

Application date:11/04/2022
Sent paid email last week Friday: Decision made
Passport collection email:24/05/2022

Approximately 6 weeks when you remove public holidays

Note: 8 years study gap, I only uploaded the following documents:
BSc
CAS Statement
TB test
Job/employment to cover study gap.

I’m dropping this here to encourage everyone that’s still waiting, I know the anxiety and stress that comes with this process, but once it’s your turn you’ll get it.

This platform was very informative as I always read through people’s comments here everyday �.


PLEASE WHOEVER THAT KNOWS HOW LONG IT TAKES TO GET PTA SHOULD LET ME KNOW. Which bank is faster?
When filling it on cbn trade system portal which option should I choose?
Your response will be appreciated.

Congratulations

duchess90:
Hello

The implications are endless but let me give you one example as a scenario.

You hide your visa refusal for instance from your Uni and pay your deposit say £5000

Your Uni request and submit your CAS details to UKVI, part of the questions is on refusal and your UNI responds No.

You get your CAS and submit your visa application and then declare your refusal so you say Yes

The visa officer spots this and refuses your visa amongst other things, you go back to the Uni and request refund do you think they should refund your deposit?

Declaring your refusal paints a clear picture of your travel/immigration history and ensures the details they have on their end matches yours.It naturally shouldn't affect their decision to grant you admission unless on severe cases for instance ban.

And yes this scenario has happened before.

Cheers

Hi Duchess, pls is there any remedy for this as I stated that I have not been refused visa in my uni application (but was refused a US Study Visa last year). Now I am waiting for CAS, which may drop any moment. I intend to state myvl refusal in my application.

Hello everyone,
Please can I add more money to my POF account (Dom) and use it to pay for my IHS and Visa fee while it is still maturing. Will it restart the 28 days?

duchess90:
Hello,

The type of account you use is solely your choice, naira, dom (dollar or pounds), yen, coweries etc.

There is an official app where equivalent conversion from one currency to another can be made and that's what guides the UKVI. As long as it guides you that's all that matters. The first page has the link to that app called Oanda

Except coweries conversion no dey dere.

Cheers

Thanks

Good morning everyone.

For the POF, which is better - to use a dom account ($) or a dom account (£)

My uncle in the US will be sponsoring my UK education. He recommends I open a Dom account (£) because pounds as the official currency of UK is higher than dollar and also because of exchange rate volatility . But I have been to the bank and they said only offer card (dollar card) for Dom ($) account.

Pls I want to know which is better

Hi everyone, Please can a dollar Domicillary account be used for proof of funds. If so, which bank would be best to open a domicillary a account bearing in mind that account will be also used to pay school fees and accommodation.

Bighgggg:
I registered mine today (IOM Lagos) & I got May 20th, 2022 for me and my family

Pls how did you do it. Been trying but it shows error.

Please is it possible for someone in the US to pay my deposit for me?

NHQGUY:


Check your email.

I have accepted and replied

Hello everyone. Please I got an offer from Northumbria which I accepted. How can I pay for the deposit?
Also can anyone help in outlining the process after acceptance of offer.
I am also looking to connect with other Northumbria bound students

dabiko:


Same here. Pls how do you plan to get the Scratch card/pin? Can anyone assist with the information?

I bought it at a cafe and uploaded it

Awesome. I will like to connect with you,
May I send you a DM?

Elsanchez:


I got the same mail this afternoon

It should be 10 or 12 digit number on the scratch card

Hi everyone, been a silent reader here. Kudos to the good job you guys are doing.

I have a question
I received a mail from Northumbria asking me to upload my WAEC pin number to the link.

What pin number are they referring to?
Is it WAEC scratch card pin?

Approvalll:
Sorry for the visa delay bro don’t lose hope this is my 4th attempt just try again it’s not like I did or said anything special it’s just the grace of God that can help somebody in this visa process keep pushing and yes that was me I wore suit and I wasn’t sick I just drank some alcohol before coming to the embassy to give me small ginger but I ended up throwing and up and please don’t give up please

thanks for the encouragement man. It is truly by grace.

Approvalll:
Visa approved Abuja embassy if you give up Na you Bleep up transcript coming soon thank you Jesus

Congratulations bro. Your journey is inspiring. I think I was right beside you today. If I'm not mistaken you are a really tall guy with suit and I think you were ill (as the security guy asked if you were okay). You were approved by the white lady. I was waiting for you to finish so I can get to be interviewed by the lady, cos it was obvious she was going to approve you. UnFortunately, I was interviewed by the white guy, who didn't even give me a chance. Good luck bro you deserve the win. Especially as some peeps here were attacking you. You did proved them wrong, and na them go still congratulate you.

Talk2stanley:
Hello Good morning and happy new month to everyone in this platform. Thank you all for doing a great job.

My first ever F1 student visa interview is coming up this month for my bachelor's degree and I have drafted out possible questions I may be asked by the VO and i have also made some answers available.
Please help me look thoroughly into my case and let me know what i should work on and God will bless you all. Thank you!

School cost: $35k
Soccer scholarship: $21k
Deficit: $14k
Sponsor: Uncle
Sponsor's SOA: Over $60k


VO: Good morning.
Me: Good morning sir.

VO: Pass me your I-20 and SEVIS fee receipt.
Me: Passed

VO: So, what are you going to do in the USA
Me: I am going for my Bachelor's degree program in Psychology at Bethel University on a soccer scholarship.

VO: Why this course?
Me: When i was younger i suffered series of depression but i was able to overcome it through the help of a psychologist which sparked my interest to study the course so that I can help a lot more people and the society to overcome depression of any kind.

VO: How many schools did you applied to and how many admits and rejects?
Me: Well, I applied to 4 schools. I got 3 admits and I never heard from 1.
VO: Name the schools
Me: Bethel University TN, University of Fort Lauderdale FL, Cleary University MI, Morningside University IA.

VO: Why this particular school?
Me: Apart from Bethel University is known for wide range of research in psychology, their department of psychology is very reputed and they also have lots of international publications. Also, Bethel University soccer program is ranked in the top 10 all over the US and I also got a scholarship of $21k to participate in the sport I love so much.

VO: How do you intend to fund your studies?
Me: My uncle will pay the balance after the scholarship.

VO: Who is your sponsor?
Me: My sponsor is my uncle, he's a younger brother to my mom.

VO: Why is your uncle sponsoring you and not your parents?
Me: Since the death of my father some years ago, my uncle has taken it upon himself to sponsor my academics which he has been the one sponsoring me from secondary school and he's fully sponsoring me on this one.

VO: What does your uncle do?
Me: My uncle is into real estate. He buys and sale landed properties and He's also a pastor.

VO: Do you have any family member/ relatives in the USA?
Me: No, I don't have any.

Thank you for reading through my proposed transcript. I am eagerly waiting for your responses. Thank you all

Why dont you link your father's death to the cause of the your depression as he was your first coach and made you love soccer.

Also for why this school, your answer isn't satisfactory cos the other schools has publications and you're an undergraduate, publications might not really interest you. The soccer scholarship is a good reason, you can also research more on the school psychology department, perhaps they have a program on sports psychology which is interesting to you as sport psychologists are important to any athlete.

Also prepare for what you will do with this degree when you return to Naija. Or what this degree will do for you.

Also I think your uncle being a pastor is irrelevant at this stage. Focus on what he does for money and how stable it is, cos that is where he will get the funds to sponsor you.

This is just my opinion. Goodluck

Greetings to everyone. Pls My interview is fast approaching and somethings have been bothering me as regards to my application.
1. When filling my DS 160, I selected Abuja as place of appointment cos then it was Abj dates that was available. However, after submitting my application, lagos dates were opened then I chose Lagos cos that is where I live. Will this be an issue during interview?

2. Secondly, the duration of my chosen program is two years to end in 2023, however when I got my I20 the program end date was May 2024. I put two years on my DS form, will this also be an issue?

Hell yeah. You can get funding too. I will advice to take GRE and have a good score.

gustav25:
Any possibility to get an admission in USA for masters with 2.2 in a not so expensive school ?

Thanks for your prompt response

kastgeraldino:
Calm down. What you did is right. Perhaps they may have added the OPT as the additional year, but this is what pretty much everyone has on their I-20. So no need to change anything. MBA is for 2 years, but everyone's I-20 shows 3 years

Greetings to everyone here. Pls gurus while filling my DS form,I filled the duration of my studies as 2years cos thats what was written on the department site which I was admitted to. However, I just realized on my I-20 that the duration is from August 2021 - May 2024, which makes it approximately 3 years. I have already submitted the form, will this cause any issue during interview. Also my program is for 2 years However, my program offers a dual program which is 3 years. I was admitted to my preferred (single) program and it came out on my I-20 as 3 years.

Good Morning Everyone, pls is there any University of Houston applicant here?

mbolajide2010:


M.Sc Mathematics

Hi, I was also was contacted by WIU to provide proof of funding in order to expedite decision process. In a case where I am unable to provide proof of funding, will I still be offered admission?