No need to panic

UK PhD (unless structured PhD with MPhil route where you normally take classes) usually starts at any date within the calendar year.

Most have a formal start date but quite flexible with your supervisor in the know of things.

So far the school issues you a CAS number which is possible even after the official start date. You will be able to apply...

Put your mind at rest, ma'am.

ayoope:
Hello Elders,


Good afternoon.

Uni: University of Essex

Please advise �

You are. well done.

JahMan1:


I actually came to ask the same question. Thanks for the prompt answer. What happened is that I used the course end date as stated in my spouse's CAS as the visa expiry date (since she doesn't have a visa yet). That's what made my IHS to be around $673 instead of the $1,008 that she paid. I hope I am in order?

Good evening. Am filling for a uk school and my husband will sponsor me. What should I fill. Kindly look at the image.

26th August or should I do super priority ? No money but worse case.

fetomowo:
Not too late to apply. What was the date your CAS was issued?

ovbokhankris:
Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Contact Centre.
With regards to your enquiry about the status of your application, I can confirm that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.
We strongly recommend that you do not buy a non-refundable, non-flexible ticket to the UK, until your visa application has been approved and you have received your documents.

This was the reply i got September 1, 2021 after sending a paid mail to UKVI immigration.

Biometrics August 12, 2021 (Priority Service)
Not straightforward mail August 17, 2021

Yet to receive any other mail

Any body in same situation with me?

This actual a long period, mine is 23rd, not straight forward email on 26th..

ovbokhankris:
Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Contact Centre.
With regards to your enquiry about the status of your application, I can confirm that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.
We strongly recommend that you do not buy a non-refundable, non-flexible ticket to the UK, until your visa application has been approved and you have received your documents.

This was the reply i got September 1, 2021 after sending a paid mail to UKVI immigration.

Biometrics August 12, 2021 (Priority Service)
Not straightforward mail August 17, 2021

Yet to receive any other mail

Any body in same situation with me?

I was in that shoe, then i sent a mail and i was scheduled for an interview with home office which was not easy.

The Not straightforward mail came from Pretoria right?

Punkydude:


I was in that shoe, then i sent a mail and i was scheduled for an interview with home office which was not easy.

The Not straightforward mail came from Pretoria right?

Av you gotten ur visa and when where you interviewed?

Husband is also categorised as 'family'

JudyP:
Good evening. Am filling for a uk school and my husband will sponsor me. What should I fill. Kindly look at the image.

Excuse Me… What hostel?

obisdupsy:
Thank you for this. Please can I have your contact on how to book the hostel you suggested. Thank you.quote author=delxmaverick post=105486062]The same thing they did to me… My uncle is there

They asked for

His full name
Date of Birth
House Address
Where he works
Position
His monthly income
He has a business
What’s the name of his company
Staff strength
What kind of business
Is there any website


Wetin happen

Fk1987:


Av you gotten ur visa and when where you interviewed?

Not yet, i pray its successful. i did the interview on Thursday. So hopefully next week.

Kenny4smart:


This IHS fee will only apply if he is going for a one year course.

Pls supposing it is 2 years course how much is the total payment in dollars and priority visa fee in dollars? Thanks...
Just want to budget for mine.

Punkydude:


Not yet, i pray its successful. i did the interview on Thursday. So hopefully next week.

By his grace it will drop..

Mine is also from Pretoria too

Amarathripple0:


Please help share the email address of this said person if it’s the same school. I’m really drained.

It's a different school entirely but most schools publish contact details of high-ranking officials on their website.

Fk1987:

By his grace it will drop..

Mine is also from Pretoria too

I think all non straightforward emails come from Pretoria, cos that’s where o got mine from as well

Please. How many days after biometrics (priority) do people usually get non straightforward mail?

Please someone that has travelled should help me with these
1) can I quarantine in another state
2) would there be a problem with immigration if I don't book my accomodation before I get there?
Pl help

fetomowo:
No need to panic

UK PhD (unless structured PhD with MPhil route where you normally take classes) usually starts at any date within the calendar year.

Most have a formal start date but quite flexible with your supervisor in the know of things.

So far the school issues you a CAS number which is possible even after the official start date. You will be able to apply...

Put your mind at rest, ma'am.

Thank you. Its a MPhil/PhD route tho, few courses are required

CSPb:


Those that have book day 2 and 8 test, should avail us necessary information on this.
1. Lab
2. Amount
2. Payment method

1. i used "testing for all", i heard randox is also very good while expert medicals has a very poor review
2. 89-100 pounds
3. i used barter virtual card

ovbokhankris:
Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Contact Centre.
With regards to your enquiry about the status of your application, I can confirm that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.
We strongly recommend that you do not buy a non-refundable, non-flexible ticket to the UK, until your visa application has been approved and you have received your documents.

This was the reply i got September 1, 2021 after sending a paid mail to UKVI immigration.

Biometrics August 12, 2021 (Priority Service)
Not straightforward mail August 17, 2021

Yet to receive any other mail

Any body in same situation with me?

Do you have any visa refusal in the past?

1. Yes. However, have a valid explanation incase immigration enquires. No biggie

2. You need an accommodation to order your test kits and passenger locator form. Don't think you will clear Nigerian airports without it.

ericpetters:
Please someone that has travelled should help me with these
1) can I quarantine in another state
2) would there be a problem with immigration if I don't book my accomodation before I get there?
Pl help

No particular timeline from what I read here.

Do not hope it to existence. Be positive.

lasunakin:
Please. How many days after biometrics (priority) do people usually get non straightforward mail?

Pretoria has been processing a high volume of student applications from Nigeria, this much one sees from the BRP letter.

Yemzzyy:


I think all non straightforward emails come from Pretoria, cos that’s where o got mine from as well

fificole:
Pretoria has been processing a high volume of student applications from Nigeria, this much one sees from the BRP letter.

I don’t get what you mean in the last part

Pattadon:

No interview. Just a call from Fcmb. And non straightforward mail from Ukvi.
I did my biometrics on Tuesday so I will wait till next week Friday before contacting them.

next week Friday? Was it Standard you did?

Thanks for the prompt response, really helpful.

samint1:
I was able to do the TB test at IOM Abuja in Tuesday afternoon traveling to Abuja and doing manual booking on Monday afternoon.
As for payment, we went to the bank to make payment in Abuja (Standard Chartered) but we were told IOM no longer take bank deposits.
We finally did online transfer, paid for individual family members separately by including each person's reference number in the remarks part of the transaction. (Use internet banking or mobile app for this as you may not be able to do it using mobile code transfer)
After successful payment for each family members, just print out your receipt and take to the test centre on the day of the test.
Hope this answers your questions?

[1quote author=Tonybod post=105450650]Hello, please have you gotten an answer for this,also in the same dilemma.

An TLS staff mentioned student visa applications (at least from VI) are being accessed by Pretoria. When I received my BRP (British resident permit) collection letter it was signed by Pretoria.

In essence Pretoria is making all the decisions.

Commissions in Nigeria affix the vignette and print the letters. (This last bit is my assumption. Easier to rationalize for super-priority)

Yemzzyy:

I don’t get what you mean in the last part

Tawak:
Has you sister's status moved to "Application Transferred To VAC" before visiting TLS?

No. She said they told her 10th and 11th of August are the ones they are attending to that Friday. She also mentioned a lot of super priority had issues with their application. I wonder why super priority when it's not an emergency sha.

koonbey:


When you get there, at the point of initial document screening, they will see it. In VI, priority applicants are given green bags to hold their documents as opposed to the standard black bag.

Thank you, but how exactly? From the application form itself or I should print the priority service receipt as evidence?

justwise:


You are.

And the truth is that you will be denied or refused entry to the UK for lying or withholding info

Someone was denied last year because in the interview she said she will.stay with her sister and in the form she claims not to know no one in the UK. Be sure of the information you are giving in order not to contradict yourself.

You may print for your comfort but really, as mentioned in previous response, the TLS staff that receives your documents is able to view your application type.

Kenny4smart:


Thank you, but how exactly? From the application form itself or I should print the priority service receipt as evidence?

[Pls can I get the email address you used mine is 6th August no mail at all from them but my kids Visas are out only mine pending.

quote author=ovbokhankris post=105493617]Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Contact Centre.
With regards to your enquiry about the status of your application, I can confirm that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.
We strongly recommend that you do not buy a non-refundable, non-flexible ticket to the UK, until your visa application has been approved and you have received your documents.

This was the reply i got September 1, 2021 after sending a paid mail to UKVI immigration.

Biometrics August 12, 2021 (Priority Service)
Not straightforward mail August 17, 2021

Yet to receive any other mail

Any body in same situation with me? [/quote]