killaskillz:
This week is long already, I need this sorted by Monday. Was it same Lagos or another state? Trying to see how long delivery takes.

Also, what time of the day in July 1st did he have his biometrics?

Biometrics was in the afternoon..Same Lagos.He opted for pick up from their office for him to receive on time.

killaskillz:
Awesome, I presume congratulations are in order. Can't wait for mine. But how did he pick it up? Does TLS open weekends ?

He paid for dhl.He requested for pick up service from dhl through customer service instead of delivering at his address.
Yours will come soon..They will release it this week.

killaskillz:
Guess that'll come on or before Monday

Brp mail received yesterday night and Passport picked up this morning by him.

killaskillz:
Congratulations, I'm yet to get a response though, maybe Monday for me. What time did you receive the collection mail? Does the mail carry the outcome?

He only received the one from tls.Yet to receive from ukvi

killaskillz:
Any development?

Passport collection mail received by tls.

killaskillz:
Good morning, No update yet, I can't even track it sadly because it was a solicitor that did the application for me. I'll just assume that it's the same as mine. What does it mean when it has been moved to VAC? How soon after moving it are you to expect a mail?

Okay...Once it moves to VAC, it means decision have been taken.You should receive your passport latest Tuesday.

killaskillz:
Good day, any update yet?

Good morning,
It moved to VAC this morning...no mail yet.
Any update about yours?

GentlePEACE:


Thanks, so i can download 1 month bank statement and submit?

Yes

GentlePEACE:
Do u know anyone that did it that way and it was successful, the money came in once and that was all, just one big money shown on the statement and he/she got accepted?

Skilled worker visa is point based.Once you meet the requirements of having the money in your account for 28 days irrespective of how the money entered the account, you are fine.Same for student visa Pof.

killaskillz:
unsure because my travel date is next week from my application. do you think there could be any other possible reason for the delay?

I think they work with the submission date.Its going to be 15 days on Friday.

killaskillz:
almost 15 working days, so I doubt we would have to wait much longer

Is it the travel date or the submission date that they will work with?

killaskillz:
Any update on your friend's application? I yet to get a response from ukvi

No response yet...Maybe they are working with the travel date since its still far

GentlePEACE:


Thanks for the update. Putting 4m in a new bank account at once till 30 days of the biometrics, does it matter? someone said the money should have come in bit by bit

Since it’s for a skilled worker visa, it’s fine.

killaskillz:
Same, these guys all playing with my mentals

Just calm down..I will advice him to send a paid mail by Friday if no message from them before then.

killaskillz:
Good day, any update yet?

Good day, no update yet.

May God bless your hustle

GentlePEACE:


That was what we were told. Maybe they don’t want that exact amount there so they won’t perceive foul play. What’s the Naira equivalent of £1270 in Naira

For the rate, you have to be checking oanda.com (that’s the converter embassies use) everyday (except you use a dollar or pounds denominator account) because of Naira instability.At no point should the equivalent be below £1270...As at today it’s almost #2.7m

GentlePEACE:
Hi Guys,

What might cause an employer to refuse to mark "maintenance" for the Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) and instead require the applicant to provide a bank statement showing £2,000 before issuing the COS?

Different organizations with different policies...Some do while some don’t...It’s not compulsory for an employer to tick maintenance for migrant worker..Why £2000? It’s supposed to be £1270

killaskillz:
or is it an Ikeja problem? my friends that did in abuja and V.I after me have all gotten theirs

What’s the travel date you filled?my friend filled 15th of August instead 15th of July.

killaskillz:
or is it an Ikeja problem? my friends that did in abuja and V.I after me have all gotten theirs

I don’t think so..Hopefully they will respond by next week

killaskillz:
Has your friend gotten any response? I am yet to get one

No response yet oo

kumbhuru:

You did hcpc?

I’m not so sure if he did.

killaskillz:
okay, what airline though?

I will be doing either virgin or BA for him since I will use a pounds denominated cards

killaskillz:
hopefully, it comes sooner than later.
has he thought about flights?
I am considering booking before i get the visa cos of cost but uncertain

I’m doing that for him from the Uk once the visa is out. I will advise you wait till the visa comes out to avoid changing of travel dates which is not going to be free.

killaskillz:
then there is really nothing to worry about. Although, I know the wait can be killing

Yes...it can be killing.They rarely refuse skilled worker visa because it’s point based.Once you have the points, you have the visa.

killaskillz:
did they highlight why is was not straight forward?
what documents did he upload?

Nothing was highlighted...Some said the mail is generic just to buy more time..
I think Ielts, CoS,medical certificates,tb, police character.
He’s traveling alone.

killaskillz:
No, I am yet to get any message. what type of visa did your friend apply for?

Skilled worker visa as a dental assistant

killaskillz:
Congratulations!!!
please what visa centre did you use? did my biometrics same day

My friend did his same day (July 1st) at tls ikeja..The following day, he received a NSF mail that his application is not straight forward and till now, no message from them...He’s just anxious always disturbing me...
Did you receive any mail from Ukvi at any point?

Jogs1900:

Jogsoba ?

Yes..lol
I’ve sent a pm

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