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Hello ifyalways,

Yes you right , i did not show too much info to indicate that the visa was refused base on the exchange rate... but you need to know that i could not show more than that; cos of confidentiality i had with the person... moreso, i did not want my fellow nairalanders to waste money...

there is a yoruba adage that says A f'ogbon ologbon s'ogbon ko te boro - (He that learns from others will not make mistakes). So i hope you understand, please know that this people are using every reason to deny; as @imperialebony said earlier... they do not want to even issue the VISA... so abeg una again... u sef use every trick(good & right) in the book... God go help us all

ifyalways:
I dont think the fella was refused because of exchange rate o. He didnt upload reason of refusal, he simply stated that the ROE used in treating that application was 308.

Go to 153 to 171... you will understand better...
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/514308/T4_Migrant_Guidance_Apr_2016.pdf

on number 171 it says use http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic on the website, pounds is 285.370 but omo men i no trust this ppl... You can use it but if application is refused ... one can claim on the guidance that is what u were asked to use ...

My worry was Visitor visa you can not appeal so no chances must be taken.

fizzile:
Thats serious. Please what exchange rate do they use for academic visas?

Please ppl applying for Visiting Visa... i will advice you to add a buffer to any exchange rate you see online now to do your calculations. I just saw two refusal letters now and it shocked me that the UKBA used 1 pounds = 308 naira OMG!!!!

So please be on the safe side use high rate when doing your calculations... this ppl are just finding different route to deny US... see attachment to what i am saying... ABEG OOO Take note....

Please ppl applying for Visiting Visa... i will advice you to add a buffer to any exchange rate you see online now to do your calculations. I just saw two refusal letters now and it shocked me that the UKBA used 1 pounds = 308 naira OMG!!!!

So please be on the safe side use high rate when doing your calculations... this ppl are just finding different route to deny US... see attachment to what i am saying... ABEG OOO Take note....

A little research will help bruv....

first to this http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/
here is agent zone of the school http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/agent-zone/ you can get email of the school and ask them to give you the names or list of agents in nigeria; they will be willing to help..


You can find the below here http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/scholarships/

On scholarships to Nigerians ...

Nigerian Scholarship
Key facts

Students starting in September 2016:
For students of all Schools.
An additional £2000* is available for taught Master's courses on top of the standard £2000 scholarship (*Only £1000 is available for School of Art, Design and Architecture students and only for those with First or 2:1 Bachelor degree classification).
Only available for students from Nigeria.
Applicable only to students starting their Master's studies in September 2016.
All students are eligible for an early payment discount (£500) if they pay fees in full by the deadline.
Business School students with 2:1 Bachelor degree classification are also eligible for an additional £500 discount.


Here is another scholarship...

Africa School of Education and Professional Development Scholarships
This scholarship is worth £2000 towards the cost of your tuition fees, in addition to the Scholarships for new international Master's students. It is available for all African students who are self-funded and have applied for a postgraduate taught course in the School of Education and Professional Development. Students will be automatically considered for this so a separate application form is not required. For more information please contact our Official Representatives in Nigeria, Wilson Kumesine on w.kumesine@hud.ac.uk and Tomi Orojinmi on t.orojinmi@hud.ac.uk or tel: +234(0)8132263443 (Port Harcourt Office) or +234(01)4536437 (Lagos Office).

I will suggest you make some little researches yourself ... and also, try calling the international department they will help you with any questions ... I suppose to u just paying cash to agents.... So those are the two scholarships i can see that relates to the school. Good luck and do more research too

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9 weeks for u friday 27th.... Good luck.

lashani01:
We submitted on line application on 3rd March but biometrics was submitted on the 24th March. thanks

Between now and 11th week you will hear something ... and if you do not ... then you are one of the people that do not require interview... I have seen a lot of people who did not get interviewed and received their visa.... stay positive sister... it is well.... less than 2 weeks to go ...

egal22:
Happy sunday and sunday blessings...
My spouse is living in london area but has not been called for interview and we are inthe 10th week. Anyway we hope for the best. No refunds yet for us.
Happy sunday celebrations everyone

12 weeks starts from Biometric... so start planning for a long wait... hopefully u might get lucky .. good luck!!!

lashani01:
hello all happy sunday,

i just wanted to find out does the 12 week (non priority application) wait start once the application has been submitted online or does it start after the biometric appointment. really confused

thanks

Happy sunday ..... something i have come to realize is that it seems they only ask ppl around the London area to come for interview... I might be wrong though ... but from previous experience and researches; i noticed most interviews has been done by ppl in England (i.e. london).

I have not heard someone in wales, or Northern Ireland or scotland say they called them in for interview... Have a lovely and blessed sunday ... Out to church

egal22:
wish you luck....counting down seriously...
Have question for you....
Was your spouse interviewed in Uk?

Brightingsus:


Hello All,

My Wife got her spouse VISA. Yaaaaay! She kept asking me to check my account to see if the ihs was refunded but I refused. grin I applied with priority and it took just 3 days for her VISA to be stamped. However while doing this, ensure you have a well documented application pack. None of us was called for interview.

My timeline is as follows:

VISA APPLICATION TIMELINE

15/02/2016 ~ Online application on www.gov.uk
19/02/2016 ~ Appointment at TLScontact Ikeja for Biometrics. Paid for Priority Service
22/02/2016 ~ Response from Sheffield by email confirming receipt of documents from TLScontact
26/02/2016 ~ Sent supporting documents to UKVI Sheffield by Royalmail Special Delivery Guaranteed
29/02/2016 ~ Documents reached UKVI Sheffield PO Box at 07:18
04/03/2016 ~ Decision made email from TLScontact and UKVI Sheffield
05/03/2016 ~ Received supporting documents from UKVI Sheffield
08/03/2016 ~ Collection email received from TLScontact
09/03/2016 ~ Passport collected, Visa stamped on March 3

chances are still ok... she just need to explain her situation in the additional information box..(maybe a personal letter) and more also, she needs to accept her ignorance about not declaring her pregnancy state when applying as she did not know she is required to do so and she intend not to furstrate the immigration law anymore.

She should re-apply and she will be fine....

On the other hand.... Giving birth in the UK does not add any thing at all to the child except if the child is for a British national. Anyways good luck to your sister and am sure she will be ok.

Mumtwins08:
Hello every one ... Please I have a question .my sister was turned back at the point of entry a year ago at the uk border . She was pregnant and was going to see her mum ...her visa was immediately revoked ... They said her offense was that she did not inform them that she was pregnant during her submission ... ( she got a 6 months visa ) her first attempt . Now she's trying to reapply again ... Please what are her chances ? Should she seek the help of an immigration lawyer ? Thanks .

Stay positive.... everything will be fine... IJN..

nky2015:
My beloved family,I am still waiting.and I checked today no refund.fingers crossed.
By his grace.

Hey .. any news yet on your application....

airforce91:
Hello everyone, this my 1st time posting here. I have been reading all the trends and seen how helpful this platform has been. PLS I NEED YOUR ADVICE

Date of application: 28TH SEPT 2015, biometric 30/sept/2015
Document received at Sheffield 5th oct 2015.
Mail received that application not straightforward Dec 16, 2015.

I have called and sent several emails for escalation, all we keep hearing is we should be patient that a decision has not yet been made.
From 30th september till date is more than 24weeks (5working days a week).

can anyone pls advice because we are thinking of involving a lawyer?

Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Saratkum(f): 1:19am On Apr 06


Here is our timeline:

Jan 8th 2016- Online Application submitted
Jan 12th - Hubby attended his Biometric in Lagos
Jan 21st- Documents recieved by the Sheffield office.
March 30th- Decision made email from Sheffield sent to our solicitor.
March 31st- TLS contact update and email about decision being made.
April 5th- TLS contact passport ready for collection update and email (Exactly 12 weeks on this day).

Collected passport today April 5th, visa granted from March 29th ^______^.

Putting up some timeline to guide you guys.... i believe this will put your minds at rest that Nigeria applications gets to the final 12 weeks. I have made researches of times on Nairaland .... and i will be posting more ... so Stay Positive...

Took (12 weeks)

Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by vickziva: 3:48pm On Apr 08


31th Dec 2015 - Online Application Submitted & appointment made.
13th Jan, 2016 - Attended appointment and had biometrics taken.
13th Jan, 2016 - Received email from TLS Contact stating the receipt and forwarding application to UKVI
14th Jan 2016 – Email from TLScontact - Your UKvisa application has been received by UK Visas & Immigration and will now be processed in accordance with published timelines
18th Jan, 2016 - All supporting documents sent to Sheffield from the UK
19th Jan, 2016 - Sheffield received all the documents
21th Jan, 2016 - Your online application has been received in Sheffield, UK. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.
Decision Made email from UKVI: 01Apr2016
Decision Made email from TLS: 05Apr2016
Date your visa collected from Courier: 07Apr2016

You welcome..... stay blessed

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No you can not....@imperial is right... come back home...
you must have right to residence (permanent) before you can apply i.e. student visa, settlement..

kelljuili:
Hello house, please I would like to find out if it's possible to apply for a US visiting visa while in the UK for a Visit. Thank you

I am happy you are positive, the fact is this people have limited staffs which has been one of their major problems for decades ; the only March ppl i have seen that has received there visa are the priority ones... March applicants will start receiving soon...I know someone who is March 1st and next week will make it 12 weeks. Always watch out for your IHS refund it is another way of knowing you are still in line with good result

This ppl are making the most non-priority application get to the 12 weeks mark.... so keep the positive mood and we shall all smile at the end..

I really do not want to discourage you but yes there are situation were it takes longer than 12 weeks and at that point they send this email below,


Update: Have officially hit the 60 working days or 12 weeks mark.

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Thank you for applying for a UK visa. Your visa application has been received and is under consideration. We aim to process non settlement applications within 15 working days (unless you have opted for the Priority Visa service), and settlement applications within 60 working days.

Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.

We will write to you again if there is any change to this. Please do not attend the Visa Application Centre until you have been advised that your application has been decided and that your passport is ready for collection.

Kind Regards,

Sheffield Visa Section

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egal22:
@Tunderule2016....do you know the situation where it takes longer than 12weeks? it seems since March no standard applicants have gotten replies or visa...are they on holidays or just handling only Pr. Applicants? Thanks for the encouragement
Am still keeping it positive....

if you were refused yesterday, you could reapply today...provided your circumstances have changed with compelling evidence/proof.

TRUE WORDS...

imperialebony:
In my opinion, you do not need any immigration lawyer. All you need do is work on the reason(s) you were refused, by ensuring your circumstances have changed beyond doubts before reapplying. Don't forget every applicant has a record on the Embassy's database and the moment an applicant reapplies after refusal, what the ECO will first check is whether or not the circumstances surrounding your refusal have changed considerably. As a matter of fact, if you were refused yesterday, you could reapply today...provided your circumstances have changed with compelling evidence/proof. Cheers

You welcome... wish you all the best..

wallg123:
Thanks very much @justwise and @thunderules2016.....

I surely appreciate ur advise and will be here for more tips when am ready to reapply or when she's going for the appeal hearing ...
God bless u all ..

As long as you have met the financial requirement... yes you can transfer some of the money to your account since it is a week to departure .

it is important you make plans for accommodation because they might ask you to fill a landing form which must include the address of where you going . So bruv make plans asap before u fly..

fizzile:
Guys please help me out. Please

Ok spot on then... You should apply again!!!!! as your friend said ; but you will need to submit a strong application because of your over stayed status... will be their reason of refusal that you intended to frustrate the immigration..

Your lawyer will need to write a strong letter explaining history and your wife introduction letter would have to be strong too explaining how you guys apart is not right. Coming to do NYSC is not the point here bruv so if i have to be honest, they careless about it the point they will work on is over staying.

I believe when you are about to apply ppl here will be able to give more of their opinions....Good luck bruv..

wallg123:
Yes sir my wife earns over this 38,000 GBP annually. . ...as for me I'm using this time to do my NYSC...

Do you qualify for any of the financial category requirements? i.e 18600 or saving etc...?

wallg123:
Good afternoon house... What a great job u guys are doing here... well done guys ...

Pls I have a question. ...

few months back (February ) I posted my refusal letter for settlement visa.... if u can recall @justwise and frontpage lawyer....
Reasons for refusal includes that I overstayed my student visa, enrolled and completed my masters degree without the right visa, and other stuffs with relates to u the genuineness of my previous relationship which has been dis
solved. I got into another relationship doing my masters studies. I voluntary returned to Nigeria after my studies last August to do my wedding and also enrol for NYSC....

I have an upcoming appeal slated for a date after 4th august

after the refusal in February my wife gave birth March this year...

Now my question!!!.
I was advised by a friend to put in another application while waiting for t
he appeal from my last refusal.... since I now have a baby and a wife in uk who are both British nationals..

should I wait for the appeal or send in another application with more compelling evidence...My wife goes back to work September this year as she is a teacher....

Pls Ogas and Madams advice me .. Thanks

you are so welcome....and you just made my weekend with this news.... Hopefully others will paste more good news.... I am so glad for you bruv.... Go and start a good travel history ... stay blessed...

please paste your time line on the link below as we are trying to construct a good timeline to help others too...

https://www.nairaland.com/3041260/post-uk-visa-timeline-here

mike234:
This is to thank you all for you wonderful advice.

Tunderule2016, frontpagelawyer, you guys have been so helpful.
I just got my passport with 6months multiple entry visa to the UK.

I submitted my statement of account but ended the printing just before the day i made the huge deposit so i didn't have any course to explain the deposit.
I also submitted my fixed deposit certificate of over 4m.

Timeline.

Biometric capture on 3/05/2016
Received at UKVI on 9/05/2016
Visa issued on 17/5/16
Received documents via courier 19/5/16.

I feel you ...i just got notified of this today too... Well i dont see any point in upgrading when you have just 2 weeks left.... please stay positive...

there are some few cases where it takes more than 12 weeks .. so I pray noone case will take that longer.. IJN. Lets all stay positive ...

egal22:
That moment when you have waited for like 10weeks + and you just got the news of the upgrade
Does it mean that the standard route may now take longer than 12weeks? I still have now 3weeks to get at least the decision made over my application.
Still waiting for Nky2015 to know if she has gotten a reply from ukvi. She has only a week now left.

For the people who cant stand the waiting for the standard route....and want to change to premium...
Well here is good news for you , go to this thread and read more

https://www.nairaland.com/3117295/application-transfer-standard-route-postal

For the people who cant stand the waiting for the standard route....and want to change to premium...
Well here is good news for you , go to this thread and read more

https://www.nairaland.com/3117295/application-transfer-standard-route-postal

This just came to my notice that Standard routes can now be upgraded to premium . So for all the people that can not handle the waiting game here is good news for you ... now you can upgrade your service ... form is attached.


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/premium-visa-upgrade-request-form

i will be updating more with any information that comes up...

LOL gather the documents ... Just make sure they are important ones.. lol.

Yes on TLS contact website you will pay for every every. Good luck

deept:
thank sir.That means it will be paid on the tlscontact website ba? planning on submitting an application next week. The papers wey i don gather ehn!!!

I think you need to add number 11, he should sue them for damages they have cost him. Good outline u did though stay blessed

BiggerBangs:
Haha.. Why the fuse? Tell the man (mechanic)to relax ,this is a planned setup probably by one of his rich client he might have early offended.

Solution :

1: Be ready to spend money to finish the case

2: Get a good Lawyer

3: cooperate to pay the 300k Bribe ( but don't )

4: Get a documented evidence that they requested for a settlement of 300k

5: Write a letter to the state commissioner of police to transfer the mechanic to police headquarters for safety because they may attempt to kill the guy in his cell

6:Then head to Court

7: Add the most important ingredient by praying because the case has been planned and finished before the guy got arrested

8: Wait till Court discharge and Aquit the Mechanic

9: Don't forget to publish the names of the police officerS that mastermind the crime here on Nairaland because they will be dismissed

10: Thank me later

I Raised !!!