I don't know how many deciding authorities exist but I'm certain the email is for a similar purpose as his. These emails are just to inform you of the progress of your application, if there is a problem they will call your attention to it and state it clearly in the email.

Petitediva14:


Are there two deciding authorities? Because I got a msg that my application has reached ukvi but it was not like the one posted.

jusstwise- do check your email as soon as you see this - it's urgent

derena:
I don't know how many deciding authorities exist but I'm certain the email is for a similar purpose as his. These emails are just to inform you of the progress of your application, if there is a problem they will call your attention to it and state it clearly in the email.

Okay. Thank you....

Petitediva14:


Hey, how was your interview?

it was alright dear, it was as if the interviewer has know all the response am going to give lol, He was just typing. my visa status have reached stage 3, hoping for positive result. What's your status now

darkenedrebel:
jusstwise- do check your email as soon as you see this - it's urgent

No email from this ID

bidosko:
it was alright dear, it was as if the interviewer has know all the response am going to give lol, He was just typing. my visa status have reached stage 3, hoping for positive result. What's your status now

Stage 3? What does that mean? I don't know what stage I am at o. How do I check?

ugojay:
Hi guys, I just got my visa today..I'm so excited..I thank God 4 everything. Please wot is the best website to search for flights.

Congrats. Check wakanow

..

Guy's I've been seeing a bit of confusion regarding the V.I submission centre, Appointments are not that difficult to get as I applied online and paid, as well as booked an appointment today (thursday) for submission tomorrow (friday) at the V.I submission centre. There were appointment windows throughout the day from morning till 3:00pm for tier 4 student visas.

I think the reason the VAC charge was introduced to the Ikeja centre is to evenly distribute the crowd between the two submission centres, because obviously more people live on the mainland and would be drawn to the Ikeja centre, which is relatively new.

Ademuyiz:
Guy's I've been seeing a bit of confusion regarding the V.I submission centre, Appointments are not that difficult to get as I applied online and paid, as well as booked an appointment today (thursday) for submission tomorrow (friday) at the V.I submission centre. There were appointment windows throughout the day from morning till 3:00pm for tier 4 student visas.

I think the reason the VAC charge was introduced to the Ikeja centre is to evenly distribute the crowd between the two submission centres, because obviously more people live on the mainland and would be drawn to the Ikeja centre, which is relatively new.

And VI takes more time

Petitediva14:


Stage 3? What does that mean? I don't know what stage I am at o. How do I check?

when u track ur application on the teleperformance Web, it tells u d stage ur visa application is in presently. There are 6 stages. Stage 3 is the stage where ur application is now be checked by the uk visa and imm for decision while stage 4 is when decision as been taken, stage 5 - ready for collection etc

bidosko:
when u track ur application on the teleperformance Web, it tells u d stage ur visa application is in presently. There are 6 stages. Stage 3 is the stage where ur application is now be checked by the uk visa and imm for decision while stage 4 is when decision as been taken, stage 5 - ready for collection etc

Okay. I guess i am in stage 3 too.

Guys I applied for my visa online yesterday, I chose the abuja centre, but the earliest appointment date is 19th August. Since my program starts 2nd Sept do you think I have a chance of meeting up.

Also I have to pay for a private rented accomodation in London, and banks are not currently accepting deposits of foreign exchange. I have the rent in full but its in naira, and Im at a loss regarding what to do. It seems only those with dom accounts can make payments in foreign currencies.

Does anyone have any suggestion?

kevin222222:
Guys I applied for my visa online yesterday, I chose the abuja centre, but the earliest appointment date is 19th August. Since my program starts 2nd Sept do you think I have a chance of meeting up.
Also I have to pay for a private rented accomodation in London, and[b] banks are not currently accepting deposits of foreign exchange.[/b] I have the rent in full but its in naira, and Im at a loss regarding what to do. It seems only those with dom accounts can make payments in foreign currencies.
Does anyone have any suggestion?

This can not be true!
There is no problem or ruling that banks can not accept other currency.
Did you try to change your money into £ sterling first?
Or just walk up to the counter with Nair notes?

Look for currency exchange or Bureaux de change.

hello house,
pls I need urgent response. I just got stuck while applying online. just paid for IHS and got my IHS number but can't proceed. when I try to continue with my application am told:

error
sorry we are experiencing technical problems.

my concern is that I was made to understand that I have to complete my payment within three hours else I loose my appointment. i am yet to pay for visa fees because i cant proceed with the application. what should I do pls? already sent ukvi a complaint form but they stated they'll respond in one working day and today is Friday. I fear losing my appointment as am almost running out of time. pls advise.

kevin222222:
Guys I applied for my visa online yesterday, I chose the abuja centre, but the earliest appointment date is 19th August. Since my program starts 2nd Sept do you think I have a chance of meeting up.

Also I have to pay for a private rented accomodation in London, and banks are not currently accepting deposits of foreign exchange. I have the rent in full but its in naira, and Im at a loss regarding what to do. It seems only those with dom accounts can make payments in foreign currencies.

Does anyone have any suggestion?

I wonder why appointment times are this far for abuja, well kelvin I'll advise u to keep ur money until u travel before u can use ur ATM card to withdral at any UK ATM machine. The way I see these CBN rules, it will be difficult to deposit any foreign currency for purpose of transfer.

worry357:


This can not be true!
There is no problem or ruling that banks can not accept other currency.
Did you try to change your money into £ sterling first?
Or just walk up to the counter with Nair notes?

Look for currency exchange or Bureaux de change.

Didn't you read that they are not accepting foreign currency for now? Even those that have domiciliary accounts.

kuka700:
hello house,
pls I need urgent response. I just got stuck while applying online. just paid for IHS and got my IHS number but can't proceed. when I try to continue with my application am told:

error
sorry we are experiencing technical problems.

my concern is that I was made to understand that I have to complete my payment within three hours else I loose my appointment. i am yet to pay for visa fees because i cant proceed with the application. what should I do pls? already sent ukvi a complaint form but they stated they'll respond in one working day and today is Friday. I fear losing my appointment as am almost running out of time. pls advise.

Try again. And try with different devices....phones, laptops or tablets. I had a similar experience but when I logged out and logged in again, I was able to proceed.

kevin222222:
Guys I applied for my visa online yesterday, I chose the abuja centre, but the earliest appointment date is 19th August. Since my program starts 2nd Sept do you think I have a chance of meeting up.

Also I have to pay for a private rented accomodation in London, and banks are not currently accepting deposits of foreign exchange. I have the rent in full but its in naira, and Im at a loss regarding what to do. It seems only those with dom accounts can make payments in foreign currencies.

Does anyone have any suggestion?

That abuja date is far o. What is happening? Is it already on peak season?

Petitediva14:


Try again. And try with different devices....phones, laptops or tablets. I had a similar experience but when I logged out and logged in again, I was able to proceed.

I just used another computer but still having same problem. l already lost my appointment now. I booked the next available day but the issue is that if the problem is not resolved, that's how am going to keep missing the appointments. somebody please help.

Petitediva14:


That abuja date is far o. What is happening? Is it already on peak season?

this period is actually the peak of the peak season lol.

finally completed my application and booked an appointment for 21st Aug. although I had to pay twice for IHS. I'll apply for a refund. for those planning to apply soon, I advise that you apply soonest. when I applied, the earliest date available for booking was two weeks ahead. so I advise that you apply in good time.

kuka700:
finally completed my application and booked an appointment for 21st Aug. although I had to pay twice for IHS. I'll apply for a refund. for those planning to apply soon, I advise that you apply soonest. when I applied, the earliest date available for booking was two weeks ahead. so I advise that you apply in good time.

Which VAC?

dannyabba:
Which VAC?

abuja

VISA ISSUED!!!
Thanks to all for the wise counsel.

THE THINGS I learnt.

*Submitted application online on 20/07/15 (Salah public holiday) V.I VAC (church gate)
*Booked interview date on 21/07/15 (The next working day).
*Visa Received in Sheffield 22/07/15 via mail confirmation of receipt.
*Decision mail sent on Sunday 02/08/15 (which obviously isn't a working day so I assume decision was actually made on Friday 31/07/15)
*Total number of working days application lasted *9days*

Findings!!!
Ikeja fast visa processing to me is just a fluke.
if everyone thinks its fast and moves there just to get it fast V.I VAC thus becomes scanty with less application. would UK Sheffield abandon all applications just for Ikeja Centre ?? BIG NO. rather they only give priority to priority visa applications as stated on there web.

**My advice, pay for priority visa application if truly you want it faster rather than think that applying at Ikeja VAC would guarantee that cos it surely don't.

Reason: Teleperformance don't have any proven influence on visa application, submission or decision they are only a medium for applications and collection. "A legal UK VISA Agent"

For Example. I got mail of my visa being received at Sheffield from Sheffield Centre but teleperformance informed me after 24hours.
Decision mail was sent by teleperformance after I already received it from Sheffield UK 3days earlier. Thus, They only have information probably after the applicant had received such.

ON FOREX.
I bring Good news.
The CBN has relaxed its restrictions on issuance of PTA (Pocket Travel Allowance) hence you don't need to buy your foriegn currency from BDC at least for $4,000 equivalent.
However , don't bother using GTB as you would be disappointed as I was when I visited there overall head office in V.I Lagos.
I finally used FirstBank Marina Lagos.

REQUIREMENT: visa page of passport and flight ticket (return).. sometimes admission letter for tier4 visa.

FLIGHT BOOKINGS:
WAKANOW.COM: They did a good job in placing my bookings tho the customer care finished my airtime before attending to my call. However press 2 which is for reservations rather than 7 which is enquiry (That way they know its biznes) or transferring to an agent just like calling 180 on MTN.

I saved #210,000 with my idea of getting to London first then to Aberdeen via sleeper train...Tho sleeper train is same cost with flight £80. but for my luggage.

I hope someone finds this tips helpful.

Thanks.

milychocs:
Hello @ all

@kemkem30, I just want to say congrats on your scholarship!
Really awesome.......go ahead and do us proud!

Here is hoping that everyone on here informs people (yeah, our people really dont know) about available scholarships tp Nigerians, esp Masters programmes)
People who otherwise, would have no means of getting quality education in the UK can do so....and may become that "it" factor that we need for a better Nigeria

From,
a disqualified Chevening candidate (2014)

I had high hopes, and my personal statement and all was great (IMO, lol).....I even got the first thank you for applying mail from them, my friend did not.
But I did not know I was meant to apply for 3 DIFFERENT courses in 3 DIFFERENT schools....I applied for same course in 3 different schools
I believe this was was why I got bounced....
Point is, these scholarships are real......I have a friend whose friend got the Chevening last year

A happy week ahead to everyone

Hello dear,

I just stumbled on this post. Do you think it's wise to apply for 3 similar courses. For example: Telecommunications MSc, Communications Engineering and Networks MSc, and Digital Communications Networks MSc, of-course in 3 different schools.

Bamz

Its really about knowing what you want. If your sure you want any of those courses then go ahead. Look at the course content/ modules for each of them and then decide. As for scholarships i have a few friends that got Chevening so try them but i am not sure that u need to apply for three diff courses to qualify, diff schools certainly but not sure bout diff courses. I applied myself and i believe i didnt get it cus i made a 2.2 ( chevening is for 2.1 but i applied and prayed hoping by some miracle i would get it) . My own advise that i sing like a song is get good grades in your undergrad cus it will affect ur life in more ways than u can imagine.. making. 2.2 was the major reason i wasnt able to get a scholarship ( milychocs i feel your pain) s well My sister got a scholarship ( not chevening) that not only paid her tuition but also gave her thousands of pounds for school expenses. The only scholarships i know that are available for people who make below 2.1 are ones like PTDF and co..

thababe:
Bamz

Its really about knowing what you want. If your sure you want any of those courses then go ahead. Look at the course content/ modules for each of them and then decide. As for scholarships i have a few friends that got Chevening so try them but i am not sure that u need to apply for three diff courses to qualify, diff schools certainly but not sure bout diff courses. I applied myself and i believe i didnt get it cus i made a 2.2 ( chevening is for 2.1 but i applied and prayed hoping by some miracle i would get it) . My own advise that i sing like a song is get good grades in your undergrad cus it will affect ur life in more ways than u can imagine.. making. 2.2 was the major reason i wasnt able to get a scholarship ( milychocs i feel your pain) s well My sister got a scholarship ( not chevening) that not only paid her tuition but also gave her thousands of pounds for school expenses. The only scholarships i know that are available for people who make below 2.1 are ones like PTDF and co..

awww thanks thababe for your response. At the moment I'm open to any sort of scholarship for the 16/17 sesssion.

I've applied for Shell (got dropped), NITDA(awaiting a miraculous result in my favor, LOL), and I just thought of considering Chevening since I can meet most of the requirements.

What I don't get is whether or not Chevening wants us to actually apply for these 3 courses cos I'm looking at UCL, Southampton, and Edinburg. UCL being my first choice.

MrMarcus:
VISA ISSUED!!!
Thanks to all for the wise counsel.

THE THINGS I learnt.

*Submitted application online on 20/07/15 (Salah public holiday) V.I VAC (church gate)
*Booked interview date on 21/07/15 (The next working day).
*Visa Received in Sheffield 22/07/15 via mail confirmation of receipt.
*Decision mail sent on Sunday 02/08/15 (which obviously isn't a working day so I assume decision was actually made on Friday 31/07/15)
*Total number of working days application lasted *9days*

Findings!!!
Ikeja fast visa processing to me is just a fluke.
if everyone thinks its fast and moves there just to get it fast V.I VAC thus becomes scanty with less application. would UK Sheffield abandon all applications just for Ikeja Centre ?? BIG NO. rather they only give priority to priority visa applications as stated on there web.

**My advice, pay for priority visa application if truly you want it faster rather than think that applying at Ikeja VAC would guarantee that cos it surely don't.

Reason: Teleperformance don't have any proven influence on visa application, submission or decision they are only a medium for applications and collection. "A legal UK VISA Agent"

For Example. I got mail of my visa being received at Sheffield from Sheffield Centre but teleperformance informed me after 24hours.
Decision mail was sent by teleperformance after I already received it from Sheffield UK 3days earlier. Thus, They only have information probably after the applicant had received such.

ON FOREX.
I bring Good news.
The CBN has relaxed its restrictions on issuance of PTA (Pocket Travel Allowance) hence you don't need to buy your foriegn currency from BDC at least for $4,000 equivalent.
However , don't bother using GTB as you would be disappointed as I was when I visited there overall head office in V.I Lagos.
I finally used FirstBank Marina Lagos.

REQUIREMENT: visa page of passport and flight ticket (return).. sometimes admission letter for tier4 visa.

FLIGHT BOOKINGS:
WAKANOW.COM: They did a good job in placing my bookings tho the customer care finished my airtime before attending to my call. However press 2 which is for reservations rather than 7 which is enquiry (That way they know its biznes) or transferring to an agent just like calling 180 on MTN.

I saved #210,000 with my idea of getting to London first then to Aberdeen via sleeper train...Tho sleeper train is same cost with flight £80. but for my luggage.

I hope someone finds this tips helpful.

Thanks.

Congrats

MrMarcus:
VISA ISSUED!!!
Thanks to all for the wise counsel.

THE THINGS I learnt.

*Submitted application online on 20/07/15 (Salah public holiday) V.I VAC (church gate)
*Booked interview date on 21/07/15 (The next working day).
*Visa Received in Sheffield 22/07/15 via mail confirmation of receipt.
*Decision mail sent on Sunday 02/08/15 (which obviously isn't a working day so I assume decision was actually made on Friday 31/07/15)
*Total number of working days application lasted *9days*

Findings!!!
Ikeja fast visa processing to me is just a fluke.
if everyone thinks its fast and moves there just to get it fast V.I VAC thus becomes scanty with less application. would UK Sheffield abandon all applications just for Ikeja Centre ?? BIG NO. rather they only give priority to priority visa applications as stated on there web.

**My advice, pay for priority visa application if truly you want it faster rather than think that applying at Ikeja VAC would guarantee that cos it surely don't.

Reason: Teleperformance don't have any proven influence on visa application, submission or decision they are only a medium for applications and collection. "A legal UK VISA Agent"

For Example. I got mail of my visa being received at Sheffield from Sheffield Centre but teleperformance informed me after 24hours.
Decision mail was sent by teleperformance after I already received it from Sheffield UK 3days earlier. Thus, They only have information probably after the applicant had received such.

ON FOREX.
I bring Good news.
The CBN has relaxed its restrictions on issuance of PTA (Pocket Travel Allowance) hence you don't need to buy your foriegn currency from BDC at least for $4,000 equivalent.
However , don't bother using GTB as you would be disappointed as I was when I visited there overall head office in V.I Lagos.
I finally used FirstBank Marina Lagos.

REQUIREMENT: visa page of passport and flight ticket (return).. sometimes admission letter for tier4 visa.

FLIGHT BOOKINGS:
WAKANOW.COM: They did a good job in placing my bookings tho the customer care finished my airtime before attending to my call. However press 2 which is for reservations rather than 7 which is enquiry (That way they know its biznes) or transferring to an agent just like calling 180 on MTN.

I saved #210,000 with my idea of getting to London first then to Aberdeen via sleeper train...Tho sleeper train is same cost with flight £80. but for my luggage.

I hope someone finds this tips helpful.

Thanks.

Congrats. And thank you so much for this info. I was/am seriously considering Priority service at VI. So did you actually use the priority service, or just regular application fee?

@MrMarcus

Congrats. I agree with you, the VI centre is not even half as slow as people made it seem. Yours was even faster than mine. 9 working days? Wow! Congrats again, man.