chivitech:

Really? 1 working day? Please where did you apply?

I am actually from Central America, i just happened to find this forum and used it since everyone on here is so helpful

DonOms:

Okay. All the best.

Hey! I know it's been forever, but I just thought I should update on my outcome since you were offering me advice. I got my visa! I got the decision basically within 1 working day. I had no problem whatsoever with my maintenance funds as I was still able to fall within the £800 a month category as stated in the Tier 4 visa policy guide.

DonOms:

To be honest with you, If you asked me this question 2 days ago, I would have said your university is right (according to the Tier-4 Policy Guidance) but as I see it, there seem to be an ambiguity in the paragraph (of the policy) that explains this issue.

Earlier on this page, a similar issue was discussed and when @Thicking called the UKVI premium numbers for inquiry, he was told the application is only considered as "complete" when all documents are submitted and application fee paid.

So I think there is precedence in these cases of payments and document submission. As far as my interpretation of the information received by @Thicking goes, here is what I infer: If you submit all documents and pay on later date, payment date will be your application date. If you pay earlier and submit all documents later, document submission date is your application date.

I'll advice you probably place a call through so as to be sure of your situation and know what is best to do. Above all, remain calm and don't panic.

It's too late for me to call and ask as my biometrics appointment is next week Wednesday and i have to fly from my home country to another country to attend that appointment. I will place a sticky note on my application stating that the International Student Advisors advised me on that maintenance fee and hope for the best. There is absolutely nothing I can do at this point, but thank you for taking the time out to answer my questions.

DonOms:

Did you submit all your documents on 30th June as well? If you did, then you will require £800/month and the conversion rate used for you will be that of 30th June and not the date the application is treated by the ECO.

From your second question, it shows you haven't submitted your documents yet. Is that right? If it is, then I can't answer your question. Read the previous page and hopefully you can find answers.

I haven't submitted any documents as yet. All I have done is pay for my application online, which is why I'm worrying about it. I was told by my university as long as I pay for it before July 1 it will be £800 per month and not £820, but people on this thread are saying that your application is only complete when you hand in your supporting documents. So I'm not sure who to believe. This thread or my university.

hello all,
I am new to Nairaland and I have a few questions about the maintenance part of my visa.

1. There was a switch from £800 to £820 pounds for outside the london boroughs. this switch took effect on july 1 officially and i paid for my online application on june 30th. does this mean i will still falling under the £800 per month category? my university said i would, but I would like a second opinion.

2. i need to submit oanda conversion with my bank statements. i had already printed out my conversion from june 30 where it shows i have slightly over what i needed. when i checked the oanda conversion again today because of fluctuation is was less than what i needed. when i hand in my documents will they check for themselves? and would they reject my visa if it is around $50 less than what it should be?

thanks for any replies. this is really worrying me