Wow, It just a normal mail though. Kindly reply mail.

ieltsace:
I received this today after I sent an email that I need them to release my passport.

Good morning,

To be honest I'm not sure, the only two options I can think of:
1) Go to TLS explain the situation and hear your options ( I think there’s an option for keep passport)

2) Send mail, explaining situation and requesting for your passport.

Also read: https://www.gov.uk/visa-documents-returned

It might take 10 days to get it back and he might lose his visa too.

I'm really trying so hard not to get frustrated with this situation But I know God will be glorified last last.

Ella15:
How far? Any good news concerning your visa? Today is the 24th working day for mine.

Pls is there anyway one can retrieve their int’l passport as a result of this delay?...asking for a friend who’s in the same shoes as mine and needs to go on an official trip by September 3rd...this was clearly indicated in his visa application o....yet, no response till today.

Please, Gurus in the house...any way around this?

I haven't, when did they tell you this?

ieltsace:
Good morning. How are you doing? They said they're awaiting decision again ooh. Have you heard anything from them?

For funds you can say family support and savings over the years.

11 years gap: maybe you were working and didn't want to pursue msc till you had valuable experience
Note that everyone’s situation is different and other questions can arise from your answer.

Except you've been told you will be interviewed, not everyone gets interviewed be hopeful.

Teecol:
Please for those who have attended interview before, If asked how you got your funds how do I answer the interviewer? i got the funds transferred to my account by my uncle. just a bit nervous on questions around fund. Would appreciate a response.
I also have a 11yrs gap between my bachelors and the new master application. Pls can anyone help with the answers @justwise

Except it's school accommodation made with fees, you can't use form A
Black market is the only option for now.

Kingzd:
This is very needed. Please anyone that has paid for accommodation should please help to offer advice on a better way to do that without using black market exchange rate.

No it's not. It's between black market and oanda rate

fabulous2019:



Abeg oh people when Don pay answer my question, abeggg, since yesterday I dey asl

You are like me oh
I said this a week ago

ieltsace:
Okay. Hopefully, we'll get something before Monday. If not, I wan go there go collect my passport ooh.

GWF, Email, Name, date of biometrics etc

ieltsace:
You mean your GWF number? Or some other details?

I also emailed last night, got a response to provide my details. I've done that.

ieltsace:
I received an email this morning.

They have re-escalated the issue.

Not yet

ieltsace:
Hey sis.

How far? Any show?

Priority
Exactly 4 weeks 11hours rn
22 working days.
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Yes I know someone
I did in Abuja still waiting, it will come don't give up.

Ella15:
Please is there anyone in the house that did biometrics in July @Ikeja TLS who is yet to get their visa by now? So that I’ll know if I’m alone.
That I’m sad right now is an understatement. Today is the 22nd working day for God’s sake!

I'm also going to London though it's for a training
We will testify don't worry.

ieltsace:
Northumbria University, London Campus

MSc Cybersecurity Technology with Advanced Practice.

My dear, No show! You're not the only one. I know one more person. Don't worry we will testify.

You can also take a break from Nairaland and tracking it.
If I may ask what course and which school?

ieltsace:
My Sister,

I'm so exhausted. It felt like I was the only one in the world. Please let me know if anything changes.

Are you tracking it?

You're not the only one, I also applied around the same time and got a mail too. Maybe we got the same ECO (Officer working on our documents)

Just have faith and keep praying it will come. I doubt your passport is the reason.
I think They are running checks on our documents.

ieltsace:
Hi everyone. I need your advice on what to do.

I applied for my visa and had my biometrics on the 28th of July, 2021. I received a non-straightforward email on the 2nd of August, 2021. It's a priority service.

My passport as at the time of application had 4 months + validity because I thought it will be too late to get a new before visa application (it takes 6 weeks now).

Now, today is the 21st working day after biometrics and I've made series of calls and sent paid emails to UKVI. They kept saying awaiting decision.

1) Could my passport validity be the reason for the delay?

2) Can I put my application on hold and request for my passport at the VAC to renew it and get a new one to continue my application?

Your sincere advice is needed. Thank you! ���

Thank you!!!!

Oh my mind is at rest now. I've been feeling so bad and scared!

University of Roehampton in London.

Thank you.

kaylov12:


@MissOwaa , permit me to campaign after election..lol as I noticed you have once reached out to me.
Firstly, don't stress much, your uni will wait. I had similar experience last year. Uni resumed 7th Sept , placement began like some 2 weeks after but I resumed online lectures as everyone, entred UK October 4th and resumed placement after October half term. I only got 3 weeks extra to stay at my 2nd placement school to finish the course.

Secondly, I had a similar issue with visa, albeit standard but it took more than one month with a second interview that lasted 50minutes on phone.
I may say that PGCE isn't very popular with international students, this may be the reason for the delay if of course your application is straightforward/convincing.

I know it's hard to stay sane during the waiting period, but love, if your application has no course for doubt, you will get your visa, get on your prog when you can and finish well as well.

If I may ask, what University are you going?

The only reason I'm bothered with the delay is cause I resume on the 1st of September and its mandatory 100 percent attendance.

I will thank thank you.

justwise:


Not really a post graduate course, but keep us updated regarding the outcome.

If you got things right with the application then the delay shouldn't bother you.

Yes, my training is on the same level with masters. It's a post graduate course in Education that leads to a teaching qualification. It's for 11 months Or is there any other criteria I should have looked out for? Please let me know.

justwise:


Did you check if your husband qualify for dependant visa?

I applied as a student and he's my dependent, I only paid for priority cause my resumption date was close.

Hmmm, it is well
Thank you

justwise:


You and your husband applied as students or just you?

priority Service is a waste of money thesedays as it takes longer than standard application sometimes.

They are probably checking documents you submitted.. bank statement, degree and marriage certificates.

If they are unable to get feedback from the awarding bodies on time then your application will be delayed

Good day all,

Please I need help understanding something, I applied for a Student visa with my husband. I'm going for a PGCE Course.

I applied 20 working days ago (priority ) and no reply till now though I got a non straight forward mail 2 working days after my application.

Upon contacting the UKVI, they replied and said they are running *mandatory checks* .

Please has anyone come across this, and what does it mean?

I've contacted my banks and they said they've not been contacted by the embassy.

Please can someone explain what mandatory checks mean and the criteria they use to pick who gets checked.

@justwise @ralph @lexus and other gurus please help.

I resume physically on the 1ST of September and attendance is compulsory. With all these going on I'm at wits end on what to do!

Please I help me understand
Thank you.

I Just want to encourage everyone waiting for their visas! Just keep praying and believing God will do it.

I applied on the Thursday 29th priority in Abuja and I got a Non straight forward mail on Tuesday 2nd since then nothing. I’ve sent paid mails twice now no reply.

I resume physically on the 1st of September, at this point the urge to give up is strong but I keep believing I’ll scale through and so would you. Tell God what you will do for him if he answers you and he will do wonders.

So cheer up! We will all testify in Jesus name.

29th still here. Priority

hardae:
Is there anybody who did priority from 26-30 of July yet to get a decision or is it only me

Have you called them?

hardae:
it doesn't matter. I paid for priority on the 26th and I'm also waiting

It doesn’t matter pay for yourself then pay for dependent separately too.
It’s also possible the dependent will be lower just go on.
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Are you sure??
I advice you call the airline and find out directly.
I'm not certain of this transit visa thing anymore.

Marytee2:
He will definitely need transit visa even if it is the same airline transiting through EU and this this is entirely change of airline

Abi will you take one for the team and call or send them email? *running away*

Owlette:
July 26th biometrics crew, how market ooo? Any news?

Please what is the aim of this arguement?
Let’s act like adults here please.
Not everything in your mind needs to Aired out.

Chocomilomilo:


Where did you get the 100 figure?

We could take a census for people on this platform to know who and who have gotten from those that did on the 26th. That should give us an Idea.

Please how would you know they emailed your bank ?

kayLion:


Haha!! me and you same whatsapp group.

Have they sent mail to your bank? They sent to mine 12am this morning, called the bank and they said they would work on it but no response as i speak.

By monday, i am calling them again

Use your online statement, it’s clear and stamped.

kayalade123:


It’s still coming out same

Was there an attachment to the mail.

Tolvin:
Yes I did

Thank you

lajumberg:
I did biometrics on 28th July. I didn't get non straight forward mail and I don't have any dependant

Please what date did you apply exactly? Did you get a non straight forward mail ? And do you have dependents?

lajumberg:
Your application might be transferred to VAC today. I did priority, I was suppose to get my visa on Wednesday. I mailed them and they said decision has been made since 31st. My apply just moved to VAC this morning. Same for my friend. It was like 5 or 6 days after decision that he got collection mail