No, still in Naija.

wongwe:


Are you in Middlesbrough already ?

To the best of my knowledge, there are no words limit. However, well-detailed replies or responses are required for questions.

Genera
lFeezy:
Hello house

To Teesside applicants

Please i got a response that the answers to my mandatory questionnaire are too short

Please those who have filled this questionnaire before, how many words/sentences/lines do you think is long enough to satisfy them?

Go ahead with the payment. I think the website was designed in that manner. All your dependants will separately apply for their too.




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Maybe guru on this section will help out.

I am seriously looking for accommodation, for a family of 4 on the student route at Middlesbrough (TS1).

I have searched and contacted many (agents and landlords) via various websites I got here including the university accredited landlords. However, all have proven abortive.


I will appreciate it if anyone can guide me. Many thanks.

The clause I meant was, if the main applicant is applying alone, then the funds must be in his or her account.

Bourne007:
There is no such clause o

"For dependant spouses, the money can be in your account or your partner's account".. It's on page 1

Please contact UKVI via the paid call or email. Check their website.

PMID:
[b][/b]

Pls how do I contact UKVI concerning this issue or decision making centre. urgent pls

Oga, you can all apply together. I do not see anything like family ties when we ours and we all got the visa.

The funds can either be in the main applicant or partner's account. The only clause is, if she is applying alone, the funds must be in her account. While funds for dependants can either be in the main applicant or the spouse.


I hope this clear your doubt.

teeboi77:
Good day @Justwise and other gurus in the house

We are a family of 4 and wifey is the student and POF is in her account,We intend that she will apply for visa first and once her visa is out then myself and the kids can apply and intend using her account that has the whole fund as our POF when applying the reason for that is someone told us UK look at family ties and might reject visa if they see that we are all applying together at once,below are my questions:

1. Can we use the same statement of account that she used in getting her visa for our application(Hubby and kids) or the fund must be moved into my own account to count another 28 days before it can be used to apply?

2. Is there is risk for apply together at same time as a family and is it better to just apply together?

3.Does UK look out for anything like family ties when granting Visa?

Will really appreciate everyone's response to my inquiry.

You can be there as early as 8 am.

japhethGold:
Hello Good People,

Please what is the right time to walk into TLS office in Victoria Island to pay walkin fee to submit biometric and scan documents?

I will be going there tomorrow-Tuesday. I have applied for priority Visa and I hope they will attend to me quickly?

Please can someone advise me on the best time to go tomorrow.

You can choose the 3rd option. I believe either you select it or not, it won't affect your positive visa decision. I did and I explained the detail of the role in the next question.

Vecharry:


Two conflicting answers so far. Guys please clarify

You can use all the account statements for everyone. How they sum it up I have no idea. I used 4 different account statements and no issue.

While you are filling the visa application, you will provide the details of your POF (Name of the bank and you will select either it is statement or letter).
You will do this for all the bank statements you are providing.
And this will also be done for every applicant.

If you choose self-upload of documents on your TLS page, you will upload each of the statements separately for everyone and you will select financial evidence on the category... It will be merged at the end...

OSPF:
Good morning house,

Please for people who presented more than one statement of account, is it that the UKVI would total the 2 accounts to address the POF or it is going to be one SOA per application.

My concern isIi have 2 SOA, First SOA is OK for 2 people (wife (applicant) and son) while the 2nd SOA needs to feedofff the 1st SOA to be enough for me. (All accountshaves been running, hence the reasonIi am unable to merge them)

PleaseIi hope thiswon'tt be an issue when we eventually apply.

Yes, it is possible.

Ivymich:
Greetings. Please when applying for student visa. Is it possible for you and your spouse and kid to go the country at the same time? Don't know how to put this. But I pray someone understands. Can the family visa be approved the same time and can they all move at the same time. Thanks

My brother, God bless you and your next generations.

justwise:


Unqualified

We are trying to build info hub here for everyone to benefit from.

Thanks though

Number 4 on Point.

The bitter truth that some friends do not want to agree with.

Someone came to me to borrow money for deposit, my first question is, how do you intend to sort the maintenance evidence, she said an agent has promised to arrange that.
Imagine!

fificole:
This thread is incredible, contributors nothing short of amazing!

Note I read from page 1 of this thread (Part 5). Recent and helpful. Interestingly, I had already made our visa application in June before discovering this thread but not without several research on how to proceed.

Nothing rivals this though. It is one-stop-shop.

Back to my application. So, I am reading through the 200+ page on July 2 only to realize I did not fully grasp the 28day requirement. I mistook application date for biometrics submission date. PANIC!! My 28th day was 4 days short.

Luckily, biometrics was scheduled for the 9th of July, so I had a leeway for a refund from TLS (5 working days before appointment). Had TB test done on the 7th.

Cancelled application and appointment. Made a new application selecting July 13th as new date for biometrics.

Family of 5 visa issued.

MY TWO CENTS:
1. Read, research. It will help with your future study too. This thread would probably be 200 pages if we are calm and read through. Yes, it can be nerve wrecking, but believe in your ability to do it.
2. You do not need an agent, especially paid ones. A good number get you into trouble. A colleague used one that did not declare past visa refusals and visit to Kuwait. She was found out and denied (A visitor visa)
3. Do not rush your application. Check and re-check. Well, this may be easier said because I still forgot to declare my US visitor refusal for the year 2000. Guessing they let it slide because I had declared in previous applications, it was more than 10 years and I had a number of US renewals after that.
4. UK is expensive with everchanging rules. If you do not have the funds to cover your 1-year tuition at least, please defer. Relaying solely on ‘hustle’ for both tuition and maintenance may not work as envisaged. Friends will shock you. You fail on payments; the school will report you because they value their license more. This was a 2-year journey for me.
5. Our circumstances differ. As much as there is a general point-based rule, you may need to provide additional (useful) support for your application. That is why the section for additional information was not taken out and the upload site has a category termed ‘others’.
- I am 43. Last degree 21 years ago (B.Sc. Psychology). 21 years in banking (E-business). Applied for a 2-year program unrelated to
Banking or Business with 16 and 15-year-old sons (dependents) in tow.
- Australian cultural visa refusal in 2019
- I explained my gap years. Explained plans for my 2 children’s university education. I also got letters from the organizations I had
worked with to explain my program choice. No, I was not called for credibility interview.
- Please do not mention or upload what is not useful. Stay within your CAS requirements, POF and SELT (if required)

6. Proof of funds statement
a. A lien shows a variance between total funds and available funds. Do not print
b. PND shows no variance. However, the Home office can provide your consent forms to request if there is any form of restriction on the account. Some banks oblige that information. Have it in mind that see adverts on POF.
c. I used an account where I did not transact at all and it did not count against me. A joint account with my spouse we have run since 2008.
Just thought to share and hope it helps someone else here in a similar bucket.

I kept seeing references to JUSTWISE and had to do a search.
- Immigration topics in service to others as far back as 2007 or so
- Various topics and countries. Wow! Just wow!

What got me rolling was the snippy signature:
Signature: Don't underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group

Thanks a lot, justwise, thank you to everyone that painstakingly help address questions/issues even after receiving their visas

Thanks for reading.

Well composed piece. Thank you for that.

Babababy:


Technically, outsourcing your admission and visa processing is about the No 1 reason most people fail the interview when ukvi does the credibility checks. If you are on Nairaland, it means you have a smart device that can access the internet and source information.

If you are trying to get a masters degree and you are finding it hard to source information then there is a big problem. I quite understand that time is money and you might not have it, but if you don’t have time to do a basic online research then you would struggle with the same issue during your course.

If you are a genuine student, you should be interested in knowing the location of your school, the ease of living in that town, your course module, what it takes to be a student etc

This is an opportunity for a lot of people to improve on themselves, the more visa denials Nigerians get on study visa, then the more they would change the rules for the next set of applicants. it doesn’t really take much to do some basic research, if you go through this thread from page one, you would see questions being asked a dozen times and wonder why people can’t spare a few minutes to read and learn. People are still asking questions on POF, it’s been answered a million times. people still ask about vignette and what to fill about in forms.

If this was a thread on buying stuff then maybe we can make some excuses on why people are lazy, but this is a thread about education and people still don’t want to read.

For every single person here, it’s our job to make sure we make this process viable for the next set of applicants.

The more visa approvals we can get, the more they would reduce the restrictions for Nigerians because then they know we can follow the rules.

Do your part time always want to learn, every thing is here. This thread we take for granted is actually gold, anyone who reads from page one to the current page can actually apply without any help, you don’t need any agent. Be involved with your process, it won’t just help you with your visa, it would help you with your degree program. Take responsibility

Bros, how did you solve the date of birth issue on your transcript? Asking for a friend.

K4daniel:


It's appalling the kind of system we have in Nigeria. You have scorched the whole neco office without help. Tell me any sane person will allow his or her kids to grow up in this wicked and tough system. My brother, just do your best to do IELTS if no way or tell them to give you something to back up your certificate if your UK school will allow it, Same thing UNiLAG refused to change my DOB which I begged. Saying they don't alter information on the transcripts especially age. Thank God for helping me out. When I think about the whole Nigeria system it makes me cry I tell you. A friend in bought a book on IT after reading it for a month he felt like returning it, he returned it unscratched, he got his money back, but that cannot happen in Nigeria, Everything is just difficult. I am not even schooling abroad because of money but for a sane mind, a good system that works, where basic things are available for my kids and myself, you don't need to pray and fast. Lol. it is well.

Oga, relax. All these dem say...hmmm
I can tell you what I did and it worked for me.

The question is, do you have accommodation... NO
Next question is, what are your plans for accommodation.......... Private accommodation arrangement is on going. However, it is not yet confirmed.

As far as Student Visa is concern... Accommodation is not required for visa application. However, accommodation is mandatory for entry to the UK.

Adesire1:
Hello house,
Someone advise I book an accomodation with the school before using the school address...reason because I have had a lot of refusals in the past and he advise I book accommodation if I will be using the school address...but the issue is the contract binding the school accommodation...its expensive and for a year. My family intends to join later. Is it advisable I book the accommodation and sign the agreement with the school? Incase ukvi wants to confirm my accommodation with the school? Pls help!

Third option is what you're going to select.
You will download the financial consent letter, print and sign accordingly for each child. And if your partner's account details is part of what you are using for financial evidence. He will also print and sign same form accordingly.

All these will be part of what you will upload for each of them on the TLS page.

3greatnations:
Please family I am really confused on what option to choose I am filling for my kids which are all under 8 yrs.when I choose the 3rd option it comes with 3rd party form to fill for financial document consent and I have never heard of it before .please justwise @everyone I need your help which option is the right one 2 or 3.thank you

You can choose to. I did not, thinking, I would have a chance to submit the old passport along with the new one at the TLS center. Unfortunately, I was not allowed to include my old passports.
I nearly sent a paid email to the UKVI for this upload but I just chilled with the belief that old passports/visas are not the criteria for UK student Visa approval.
And the Visa came at the right time.

To note, I included all the travel details in the application, only the evidence was missing.

senator77:
Hello great people. Is it advisable I upload my two old passports with UK & Shenghen visa pages ? Or not necessary ?

The school is okay. Only the tuition seems to be high for me.

rollykotex:
This life no just balance. For this same September resumption,some people don't start to dey book flight, while some of us are still stuck with offer, It is well.
Any review positive or negative about Swansea University pls?

Kindly get in touch via email.

Let me explain further:
About accommodation, the first question will be 'do you know where you will stay' if you select yes, the further question will be 'address'. Here you can choose to put the school address (postcode), which is fine.
For me, I selected No (because that is the truth) and the next question is what is your accommodation plan, I explained that private accommodation arrangement is ongoing but not yet confirmed.

This statement was also included in the consent letter for the dependants. Like we (parents) have the funds for their maintenance in the UK and a private a accommodation arrangement is on going.

Ytd007:
Am I right to say that you used the school address for your dependents?
please can you share then consent letter format.
thank you.

I do not think it is an issue. However, if you're not comfortable with it, you may select NO. I believe NIN is not a must nor criteria for UK Student Visa.

aabiemi:

Boss,
Saw this and decided to check details on my NIN slip and suprise it doesn’t have my middle name as on my passport. Should I be worried.

If complete funds for all are available, kindly apply at the same time. Though it is not a must. I am only suggesting/advising.

1. Yes.
2. All dependants only need maintenance evidence for 9 months which depend greatly on your wife's school location (inside or outside London).
3. Yes.
4. Yes, she would need to declare it.
5. No, she won't be asked. You will only need to declare the refusal in your application.


I hope this help.

teeboi77:
Good day all,please I need a clarification and guide please.My wife is the orimary applicant (Student) and myself and our two kids will be Dependants,[b]complete POF are in his account [/b]and we decided that she apply first (priority) and once her Visa is out myself and the kids can apply immediately too(Priority).

My question are as follows:
1. Can we all use her school address for TB test and Visa application.

2.How much will myself and our two kids need for POF.

3.Can we use the same statement of account as it's in my wife's name.

4.If we intend to travel together will she need to declare this in her visa application even though we are not applying at the same time.

5.I was denied student permanent resident for FINLAND in 2010 due to insufficient fund,will they ask if her spouse has been denied visa to any country before? Or am the one to fill that when am applying for my own visa.

The above are my questions,Will really appreciate your kind response(s) and advise.

Thanks you all

@justwise and other gurus kindly assist here

In my opinion, I would suggest you select Yes and you thereafter explain your plan as regards joining you later.

Igbamatigbi:
Good morning. I am about filling CAS form from my school,they asked if I am coming with dependants, I am going with them but they will come in early next year God's grace, while my resumption is ins September.

Do I say No?

What if I say yes, will I be required to show POF of funds for them before they issue me CAS?

I don't have POF for all yet, just me for now.

If I say NO will it affect me when I want to apply for them early next year?

I will suggest she only declare the child.

That is what I did and there I was no issue.

yormieK:
Good day @justwise @scooby @all
Urgent one please.
1. Wife is the main applicant even tho the husband is the total sponsor
2. Will the wife declare the husband and kid as dependant on their application form or state the kid alone as the dependant.
3. The wife has the maintenance in her account

The question is directed to the child. You will select Yes.
You will download the consent form (third party) for financial dependent and sign accordingly and any other person (if your wife's account is part of what you will use, she will need to sign the form separately as well). It is part of documents you will upload in child's TLS page.

I hope this help.

Owlette:
Hi everyone. Please for those who have dependents and have gotten their visa or submitted their application, please there’s a part for consent that’s quite confusing.
The part after which you declare that you’re applying as the legal guardian or parent of the applicant. Now this part I’m referring to is asking if you will be depending on someone to finance the travel.
Now is this question directed at you the parent or the child (your dependent)?
If I choose yes, it gives me a third party consent form allowing the UKVI to check the account or thereabouts.
So please the Koko now is am I supposed to say yes or no cos I don’t know if the question is directed at me the parent or my child the applicant.
Thanks in advance of your response!

You can use it as long you are applying for Visa together.
However, if your wife's school requirement PoF for CAS, the funds must be in her account.

Abdulcardry:
Good day everyone,

As a dependant please can I use my account for POF for my wife’s Uk study visa application? Thanks

The first one was the main applicant, I selected 4 days biometric date. Though there were other close date but due to the number of family member and I submitted the application one after the other, I knew it might not be possible to get close date for all of us. By the way, we used VI.. I will advise you to choose VI...

I selected same date for others too but different time. However, we all did at the same time.

Another option, if the fund is there, you can select any available date for each member and you go for Walk-in.

Melahou:


Any idea how I can book biometric for the whole family?

Is it through "walk in" ?

Because my agent seems to be confused

Yes.

Melahou:


Is it possible to choose the same date for biometric for all members of the family?

It is very okay.

Ayorindejenny:
Good morning guys. Please, is it ok to submit a bank statement in my name and hubby for UK Visa.
We have one account in wife's name at first bank in naira currency.
We have another account in wife's name at first bank in dollar currency.
We have another account in hubby's name at access bank in naira currency.
Making a total of 3 accounts altogether, is it okay or can it cause a red flag and Visa denial. Thanks

Only the main applicant certificate shows student without scholarship while others show dependant.

OSPF:


Congratulations TosinKate. Please for the TB test result, is the whole family "student without a scholarship" or just for the primary applicant?

I suggest priority should be selected for only the main applicant.

However, I would advise that biometric should be done at the same time/day.

Melahou:




Congratulations!!!
So does it mean it's adviceable to do priority visa for main applicant while dependants do standard visa, since decision will be made for all same day instead of priority visa for main applicant and dependants.

Cos am planning to do a priority visa for main and dependant as well.
What's your take

IHS: $1,353.17 per person
Visa: $501per person plus £220 for priority for the main applicant only.

angelss813:
Visas Received

Main Applicant: Priority
Dependant: 3 (Standard)

-Biometrics: 09.07.2021 (all)
-Decision and collection mails: 15.07.2021 (for all)
-Pick up: 16.07.2021 (for all)


Gratitude to everyone on this platform.

Congratulations to your entire family.
*** Please aside from the tuition fees and maintenance, how much did you spend on
Applicant IHS and Visa
2 Dependants
Please kindly help a family of 3

God bless you all.