know: @Justwise,pls hope its not too early to apply for a visa in June for a program starting by September.It's a M.sc program.

newsbest007: Hi guys, it's been a while. hope u guys remember me? i applied for a tier 4 visa in August 2012 and as of now i've not received any decision from the British High Commission. They've stopped replying my mails since October. My college has been on suspension since August and it's still not on the ukba lists of sponsors. Anytime i speak to the college I'm told the issue is still being sorted out.I have no idea what's going on. We are talking of 154 working days. I've taken UK and Ghana holidays out as well as weekends. it's very frustrating because i have all my original academic and professional certificates with the British High Commission. It's almost 8 months now. Any advice?

154 working days, mehn you be oga oo. Why do you still have your docs with the British HC? Are you waiting for the college to be re-accredited? Sorry for asking too many questions, but I would suggest you withdraw your visa application (so you could get your docs back) and apply to another recognized higher institution. You really need to move on, except this college has assured you a world bank job upon graduation

koksy2k2: Hello Justwise and all nairalanders, i am new to this forum, i have heard a lot of good stuff about it which is why i am here now.

I have a nagging question for you justwise, my uni starts April 22nd and i applied for my visa on tuesday the 26th. when my CAS was issued i noticed some mistakes like wrong birth date, passport number and diploma course subject. I sent an email to the uni asking them to amend the letter and issue another so i could go and drop off my application this is the reply the school sent me.

We have made the amendments and have updated the changes on the UKBA CAS system, therefore, you can submit the CAS letter I have issued you.
We cannot add the changes on the letter but we have added the changes on the CAS system which the UKBA and the Embassy have access to.
We cannot change the address, which is not as important as the passport number and date of birth. If you want the address to be changed on the letter, you will
Have to wait until the system is working and you would need to change your appointment date. However, you can submit your visa application today based on the changes we
Have made on the system in regards to your passport number and date of birth.

If you have any questions, please let me know

the only reason i went ahead with it was because the lady convinced me that the visa officials always verify online which is where they would see the sponsor note attached with the updated amendments.
So i guess my question now is was it a wise move going ahead with the submission or should i have insisted on the re-issue of the CAS? i know that the answer wouldnt quite make a difference being that i have already put in my application but i would appreciate one nonetheless..

the wait is excruciating i would need to get this worrying off my mind..

koksy2k2: thanks a lot Justwise i appreciate your prompt response

koksy2k2: thanks a lot Justwise i appreciate your prompt response

poshal: @ justwise, thanks so much for your prompt response always. My question is actually drawn from a part of the application form (6.4). "PUT A CROSS IN THE BOX TO CONFIRM YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO COVER REMAINING COURSE FEES DUE FOR PAYMENT". Should I leave it blank considering I have paid my school fees completely?

justwise:

You have to put a cross in the box whether you have paid all your fees or have the money in the bank, you are basically saying that...yes i have the money to fund my studies.

poshal:

Thanks a lot. my other question has to do with my IELTS. It was not stated in my CAS rather my school said they have assessed my english language ability and are satisfied. Please do i have to include my IELTS as one of the documents am submitting with my application?

justwise:

Its a win win situation, including it can only strengthen your position, if you have taken the exam then include the result.

Makomen Omonkhomion: Justwise please can U send me your email address.I want to ask U some Questions ahead of My Applications. Has the British Govt can the rules that after studies U can stay behind to work? Please reply. Thanks.

Makomen Omonkhomion: Does it mean I have to do a PhD before I can work in the Uk?

Larryupsy: Please,as at d time of applying for my Msc in the Uk im a fresh graduate without a NYSC certificate and also without exception letter and won't be available at d tym of submitting my documents to UKBA.hope dis is nt a vital requirement by d agency and hope it wont lead to my visa being refused

Larryupsy: Please,as at d time of applying for my Msc in the Uk im a fresh graduate without a NYSC certificate and also without exception letter and won't be available at d tym of submitting my documents to UKBA.hope dis is nt a vital requirement by d agency and hope it wont lead to my visa being refused

dannywest:
Nysc is not necessary, I know people here doing Msc without it with first degrees fom Nigeria.

Larryupsy: Please,as at d time of applying for my Msc in the Uk im a fresh graduate without a NYSC certificate and also without exception letter and won't be available at d tym of submitting my documents to UKBA.hope dis is nt a vital requirement by d agency and hope it wont lead to my visa being refused

Larryupsy: Please,as at d time of applying for my Msc in the Uk im a fresh graduate without a NYSC certificate and also without exception letter and won't be available at d tym of submitting my documents to UKBA.hope dis is nt a vital requirement by d agency and hope it wont lead to my visa being refused

Larryupsy: .@dannywest,thanks for dat info

curioz: Hello Justwise thanks for your usual help in this forum. Please I would like to verify some things although i asked before. I paid in my balance of tuition and maintenance fee on the 12th of March and its going to be the 28th day on the 9th of April, I want to print my statement that day and apply same day hope there won't be problem with the application cause my school resumes on the 3rd of May and i have been given permission to resume on the 6th.