Lateef9699:
Visa application successful.
My timeline is as follows:
Date of application: 30th of January
Biometrics: 31st of January
Not straightforward mail: 31st of January,
I called to escalate my case on Tuesday 4th of February.
Mail of escalation was received same day. Visa was also stamped same day.
Collection mail: 5th of February.
Type of visa: super priority.
Please if your application is passing the advertised time frame, call them to escalate your case. It really works. I called and mailed before they helped with that. They initially said they cant escalate my application till after 15 working days but I kept disturbing them.
Justwise and every other person that has helped in one way or the other, I really appreciate you guys. May God bless you all.

Tee08:
You called UKVI? Or TLS

Did you tell them that it is SPV and their respond date is over due ?

Lateef9699:

You should get it soon. Please, If I may ask, were you given an extension before this new extension?

Adeomam:


Thank you for the reply
I checked some of the courses you sent. Some of requires having a degree or must have taken a course in Economics,spanish Language requirements Which I don’t have.

I will keep checking.




I just checked daad myself and found this.

1. International and Comparative Business Law • SRH University of Applied Sciences Heidelberg • Heidelberg
Degree: Master
Tuition fees: none

2.European and International Law (MEIL) • University of Hamburg • Hamburg
Degree: Master
Tuition fees: none

3.Comparative Law Studies in German, European and Chinese Law • Humboldt University Berlin • Berlin
Degree: Master
Tuition fees: none

4.Law and Economics • University of Hamburg • Hamburg
Degree: Master
Tuition fee: none

And there's still more! It means you probably didn't do enough research! In case you intend to do law alone, you should already know that it's a competitive course so you might have to pay. if not pick courses that are related to it

All the best!

TWoods:


To me, your problem lies here:



He gave you three opportunities to establish ties here and you did not. If you are already working at a law firm, why are you leaving that firm to pursue an MPA? Does this suggest you intend to change career paths? If so, why?

How is the MPA a plus to your career? Do you require an MPA to be a better lawyer or specialize in a particular sector of law? Do a large number of Nigerian law professionals need MPAs?

What do you mean by "enable me understand the legislative complexities involved in policy making, analysis and decision making"? Do Nigerian legislators all have MPAs as a requirement for their duties? Why then do you need one as a lawyer?

What do you mean by "ensure sustainability and efficiency in the processess involved in formulating, implementing and enforcement of this policies into law"? Is that a part of your job now? Is it intended to be part of your job after your MPA? If yes, then how?

Based on your answers, I deduce that your decision to pursue an MPA is not based on advancing your career at your current law firm. So you cannot use them as ties since you will obviously be resigning that position to advance your education. In that case, what is the basis for leaving your current job to pursue an MPA and likely change your career? Your second answer suggests you have no idea and simply stumbling around for anything you think the VO wants to hear. The only reason to leave a secure job (in a nation where jobs are hard to come by) to pursue a US masters degree to do something vague and undefined is because your primary intention is to immigrate to the US. You simply made it worse by applying to just one school and one which isn't likely to be in the top 20 for MPA programs in the US.

The earlier we realize these VOs can see through our cock and bull stories, the better for us.

TWoods:


The first thing that stood out to me here is that you didn't seem to have a current job/career. You already have a law degree and presumably have been called to the bar. Are you currently a practicing lawyer? If yes, where? How will the MPA enhance your current job? That is the question you were supposed to answer. You gave too many vague responses and there is no evidence that you are currently utilizing your law degree so on what basis do you expect the VO to agree that you need an MPA?

Sorelee:
its to the discretion of the VO to approve or Denial Visas, someone got her Visa here just yesterday with her Father Inlaw as sponsor.

close relatives can be your sponsor prepare and hope for the best.

tyma21:
I went for my Interview today and was denied.
Please here is my transcript. I will really appreciate if i can get anyone to help me to know where i went wrong cos i will be applying for another interview soon and if possible anyone have idea of the earliest date and help me with better preparation.

VO: Goodmorning,pls pass me your Visa nd i20
VO: can you tell me your educational qualifications?
Me: i had my first degree in Law at the UNi... after which i proceeded for my 1yr certification at the Nigerian Law school as a Legal Practisioner
VO: ooh! So you are a lawyer
Me: Yes, i am
VO: where are you going to?
Me: i am going to the USA for my masters degree in public Administration at the Uni of Illinois,Springfield.

VO: how many school did you apply to and what interest you about the school?
Me: i applied to just UIS and aside from the fact that the school offers a masters degree program in a course that alines with my profession as a legal practitioner, the school also provides a form of liberal arts system in which i do not only get to offer MPA only as a masters degree course but also offers as a graduate degree course in public sector labour relations. And also prior to my interview, i had exchanged several emails with a lecturer in the department who advised me on the importance of having a qualification in MPA as a legal practitioner.

VO: why MPA?
Me: i choose MPA because the course is a plus to my career as a legal practitioner as it will enable me understand the legislative complexities involved in policy making, analysis and decision making and also to ensure sustainability and efficiency in the processess involved in formulating, implementing and enforcement of this policies into law.

VO: what career plan do you hve with MPA?
Me: upon my graduation as an MPA holder i am returning back to my country as cos as a degree in MPa you can work in any government parastatals. i would be working as an Administrative Service Manager ensuring proper analysis of incentives, ensuring policies are made subject to societal needs and also as a liason officer to policy affected group such as the labour sector.

VO: what part of Administration?
VO: Administration of policies in areas of social inclusion, rights and sustainability of the rules of law.

VO: did you write any exam?
Me: Yes, i wrote an online examfrom the school which ranges from English, mathematics,QR and Verbal Reasoning. Every other exams was waived for me due to my results from the University.( all the exams was waived)

VO: who is your sponsor?
Me: My aunt

VO:why is she sponsoring you and why cant your parent sponsor you?
Me: she has been the one sponsoring my education right from secondary school.
VO: sorry .......


He was typing all through the interview and i made sure I maintained a good eye contact. He stopped typing when he asked for my sponsor.

Ubah1:


Who do you plan to use now?