LaaJiblik:


Become the CEO of the Bank.

mimilyrics:
Hi Everyone,
Been long you saw me. Lol! Hope you all have been good.
I'd be sharing my 2017 and 2018 timelines. I hope it helps. Note: my 2017 visa came in too late for me to use it after 2 successful administrative reviews due to UKVI errors.

2018 APPLICATION TIMELINE (Standard Application)
Online submission: 30th June, 2018
Biometrics + interview: 2nd July, 2018
Received by UKVI: 3rd July, 2018
Sheffield mail+ECO: 12th July, 2018
Not straightforward mail: July 18, 2018
Decision and pick-up mails from tlscontact: 23rd July 2018
Tlscontact tracking site updated: 23rd July 2018
Passport with Visa picked up: 24th July, 2018
BRP letter dated 19th July 2018.

2017 APPLICATION TIMELINE (Standard Application)
Date of application: July 16, 2017
Biometrics: July 19, 2017
1st refusal: August 22, 2017
1st refusal letter received at TLS Ikeja: August 25, 2017
1st Admin review submitted: August 26,2017
2nd refusal with revised reasons received: September 12, 2017
2nd Admin review filed: September 13, 2017
AR submission acknowledgement: September 14 2017
Refusal decision overturned mail received: September 27, 2017
Passport Submitted at TLS Ikeja: September 27, 2017
Call to UKVI: October 3, 2017 (Response: AR updates cannot be provided. Wait till you get a passport collection mail)
Email to UKVI: October 11, 2017 (Still same response)
Passport picked up from the BDHC: October 20, 2017 (After 2-3 visits to the BDHC)
Latest date of arrival: October 6, 2017
Visa was unused because it was way past my latest date of arrival.

Scottiemi:
Good morning everyone, Pls I urgently need advice on my issue. So I did my biometrics and interview on the 24th of July and on the 29th I got a mail from sheffied that my application has been received. This morning I got another mail from them that the processing has not been straight forward and am scared, Pls what does it mean and what should I do. Gurus in the house pls help out.
@Justwise @maessien

justwise:


This is normal message you get anytime they missed finishing your application within allocated timeline. Many received the same message and still get the visa

liana001:
Hello here! At long last, it's my turn to testify!!! All gratitude to GOD almighty, I got my visa yesterday. I'm a self sponsoring student. Standard application. Online submission 10th July. Interview and biometrics 13th July. Decision Made 7th Aug. Courier delivery 9th Aug.

I was initially refused visa in Feb 2018 cos my statement was short of 28 days so I had to defer my admission to Sept. But when I got my new CAS, tuition had jumped to 15300 pounds from 13000, same course, same school, same year o. I just cancelled my place and started applying to new unis within my budget. I finally settled for RGU, Sept intake.

One important thing I noted on my Feb refusal letter was that the ECO said he "took account of 4 things in assessing my individual application

*the financial and employment information as declared by me in my application.
*my passport
*my family circumstances
*the supporting documents I provided
These just told me that for my re-application, to avoid new 'stories' and new reasons for refusal, it won't be a bad idea to add other relevant documents apart from just CAS credentials and financial evidence.

My circumstances are very peculiar: though I have a good travel history with UK and even have a 5 year visit visa valid till Sept 2019, I'm in my 30s, single, an adult orphan, unemployed since July 2017 (although I had worked continuously for 9years plus in the formal sector till last year), only one sibling in Nig and two in UK who have been there for decades, though legally. Even my TB certificate was to expire on 5th Aug 2018, but I used it like that.

This my 'serious combination' made me worry so much if they will see me as a genuine student, but after all the self-imposed headache, high body temperature, high BP, anxiety, sleepless nights, it came out positive.

Lastly, I appreciate everyone here for your posts. They all helped me in one way or the other. A very special, capital GBOSA with honours to @Justwise - to think you have been active and helpful on this thread since 2009 is simply commendable!!!

Best of luck to you all!

liana001:
Hello here! At long last, it's my turn to testify!!! All gratitude to GOD almighty, I got my visa yesterday. I'm a self sponsoring student. Standard application. Online submission 10th July. Interview and biometrics 13th July. Decision Made 7th Aug. Courier delivery 9th Aug.

I was initially refused visa in Feb 2018 cos my statement was short of 28 days so I had to defer my admission to Sept. But when I got my new CAS, tuition had jumped to 15300 pounds from 13000, same course, same school, same year o. I just cancelled my place and started applying to new unis within my budget. I finally settled for RGU, Sept intake.

One important thing I noted on my Feb refusal letter was that the ECO said he "took account of 4 things in assessing my individual application

*the financial and employment information as declared by me in my application.
*my passport
*my family circumstances
*the supporting documents I provided
These just told me that for my re-application, to avoid new 'stories' and new reasons for refusal, it won't be a bad idea to add other relevant documents apart from just CAS credentials and financial evidence.

My circumstances are very peculiar: though I have a good travel history with UK and even have a 5 year visit visa valid till Sept 2019, I'm in my 30s, single, an adult orphan, unemployed since July 2017 (although I had worked continuously for 9years plus in the formal sector till last year), only one sibling in Nig and two in UK who have been there for decades, though legally. Even my TB certificate was to expire on 5th Aug 2018, but I used it like that.

This my 'serious combination' made me worry so much if they will see me as a genuine student, but after all the self-imposed headache, high body temperature, high BP, anxiety, sleepless nights, it came out positive.

Lastly, I appreciate everyone here for your posts. They all helped me in one way or the other. A very special, capital GBOSA with honours to @Justwise - to think you have been active and helpful on this thread since 2009 is simply commendable!!!

Best of luck to you all!

liana001:
Hello here! At long last, it's my turn to testify!!! All gratitude to GOD almighty, I got my visa yesterday. I'm a self sponsoring student. Standard application. Online submission 10th July. Interview and biometrics 13th July. Decision Made 7th Aug. Courier delivery 9th Aug.

I was initially refused visa in Feb 2018 cos my statement was short of 28 days so I had to defer my admission to Sept. But when I got my new CAS, tuition had jumped to 15300 pounds from 13000, same course, same school, same year o. I just cancelled my place and started applying to new unis within my budget. I finally settled for RGU, Sept intake.

One important thing I noted on my Feb refusal letter was that the ECO said he "took account of 4 things in assessing my individual application

*the financial and employment information as declared by me in my application.
*my passport
*my family circumstances
*the supporting documents I provided
These just told me that for my re-application, to avoid new 'stories' and new reasons for refusal, it won't be a bad idea to add other relevant documents apart from just CAS credentials and financial evidence.

My circumstances are very peculiar: though I have a good travel history with UK and even have a 5 year visit visa valid till Sept 2019, I'm in my 30s, single, an adult orphan, unemployed since July 2017 (although I had worked continuously for 9years plus in the formal sector till last year), only one sibling in Nig and two in UK who have been there for decades, though legally. Even my TB certificate was to expire on 5th Aug 2018, but I used it like that.

This my 'serious combination' made me worry so much if they will see me as a genuine student, but after all the self-imposed headache, high body temperature, high BP, anxiety, sleepless nights, it came out positive.

Lastly, I appreciate everyone here for your posts. They all helped me in one way or the other. A very special, capital GBOSA with honours to @Justwise - to think you have been active and helpful on this thread since 2009 is simply commendable!!!

Best of luck to you all!

babarexo:
Do I need to submit my transcript when applying for student visa.

Irenenwaka:
Hello everyone, please i wanted to ask as regards bank statement. Should i submit a statemnet with the opening balance of the required amount(hence not showing where the moeny came from) or shud i submit it with a opening balance of 0.00(so as to show how the money got into my account) @justwise @laajibilik

Irenenwaka:



@justwise ohhh

LaaJiblik:


Become the CEO of the Bank.

Irenenwaka:
Hello everyone, please i wanted to ask as regards bank statement. Should i submit a statemnet with the opening balance of the required amount(hence not showing where the moeny came from) or shud i submit it with a opening balance of 0.00(so as to show how the money got into my account) @justwise @laajibilik

justwise:


It doesn't really matter.

Irenenwaka:
Hello everyone, please i wanted to ask as regards bank statement. Should i submit a statemnet with the opening balance of the required amount(hence not showing where the moeny came from) or shud i submit it with a opening balance of 0.00 (so as to show how the money got into my account) @justwise @laajibilik

Irenenwaka:


Sorry sir, in my post wat exactly do u say doesnt matter?

yerilistik:
Please gurus of the house advise me, My cousine applied for a master degree in one of the UK universities and awaiting for admission. I want to know whether her degrees (OND, HND and PGD) need to be authenticated at the ministry of Education Abuja as a must?
I have heard some people say different things about this I don't know whether she must do this or not please advise accordingly, thanks.

justwise:


Read your CAS then know if you should include it.

babarexo:


Below is what my CAS stated.kINDLY ADVISE

Other Evidence
Evidence used to obtain offer: Degree Production Engineering 2.89 2:2 Benin UNi October 2011

babarexo:


No need for authentication

Phocusjosh:
Most definitely. According to what CIC stated on my letter of introduction; I must enter Canada by 2020-10-31 ,which is exactly the last day my TRV will expire. I don't need to reapply for a new TRV rather show a new admission letter at POE. You know TRV is different from study permit and its only issued at POE.

Thanks for your concern

Phunmmiee:
Congrats

justwise:


That is some bold decision and one that will help you financially in the UK.

Congratulations and thanks for your kind word

Renee25:

Congratulations on your visa approval!
Please could you let me know at what point employment history was required on the form? I've filled my form but haven't submitted yet. However, the parts where I was asked if I work for the military, judiciary, government, media or security organisations, my answer was 'No' because I have been working in a private hospital. After that, there was no follow-up question requesting for my employment history. Please let me know where u indicated your employment history and if my job falls into any of the categories above.

Secondly, how long did you indicate that you'll be staying in the UK- 1 year or 1 year 4 months(as you expect to get on your visa)


Hi @Renee25. Thank you.

For how long I will be staying in the UK, I filled a year and six weeks.

About my employment history, there was no specific place where it was asked, but because I guessed that my job background could come up during the interview (and it did), I didn't want to take chances and let my being without a job for that long make them doubt my seriousness, I had to be steps ahead of them ECOs. All I did was to write a strong Personal Statement and included my 'intimidating' CV, and of course, I had to add all the evidence to support all that. Again, I did that because of my personal circumstances and my instincts. I just needed to get my career back on track so badly with this new studies/qualification that I couldn't afford to let them deny me again for any reason under the sun.

Lastly, about work in military, government, judiciary, etc, I remember always answering 'Yes' to that on my visit visa application (cos of NYSC), but I can't remember that question on this Tier 4 one. I'll check the form and confirm to you.

Irenenwaka:
Hello everyone, please i wanted to ask as regards bank statement. Should i submit a statemnet with the opening balance of the required amount(hence not showing where the moeny came from) or shud i submit it with a opening balance of 0.00(so as to show how the money got into my account) @justwise @laajibilik

Scottiemi:
Owk sir, thanks for your quick response, but 15 working days is not yet complete, should I just stay calm. @Justwise

valentinebolade:
Hello please I applied for Canada study permit since may 13 my application was received 2 days later today Aug 10 I still haven't heard anything from them am so fed up.

babarexo:
Do I need to submit my transcript when applying for student visa.