Congrats.
See you there!

mikestate:
Visa timeline
Submission, biometric and interview 1 of August
Ukvi 2nd
Sheffield 5th
Not straight forward mail 18th
Mail requesting for a 2nd interview 21st
2nd interview 23rd( very rigorous)
Decision mail 30th
Brp mail from school 30th
Collection 5th Sept
Visa successful.
See u in London

1.Can I pay for my visa fee and Health surcharge using a Naira master card?
2. If yes, which of the banks offer the best service for this case?
3. What's the maximum amount I can pay using such card?
4. Will there be extra charges for using the card?

Thank you

kaad:
1.Can I pay for my visa fee and Health surcharge using a Naira master card?
2. If yes, which of the banks offer the best service for this case?
3. What's the maximum amount I can pay using such card?
4. Will there be extra charges for using the card?

Thank you

1. Yes
2. I think GTBank. They are all almost the same.
3. There is no restriction
4. I don't think so.

@kaad. Try Sterling bank or GTB. I used sterling - no charges, no restriction.

mikestate:
Visa timeline
Submission, biometric and interview 1 of August
Ukvi 2nd
Sheffield 5th
Not straight forward mail 18th
Mail requesting for a 2nd interview 21st
2nd interview 23rd( very rigorous)
Decision mail 30th
Brp mail from school 30th
Collection 5th Sept
Visa successful.
See u in London

Congratulations

davide470:

1. Yes
2. I think GTBank. They are all almost the same.
3. There is no restriction
4. I don't think so.

so helpful. Thank you

thonerow:
@kaad. Try Sterling bank or GTB. I used sterling - no charges, no restriction.

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Thanks i will

I am a sponsored student, my sponsor will take care of my visa application
but the issue is this, I will be traveling with my family and i want our bio-metrics/interview done at the same time
if my sponsors provides me with my visa reference number;
1. will I be able to link my dependants application with mine such that we can book for bio-metrics same day

2. Hope this wont be too complex, i mean can i do it myself without using agent

okay, please how do i get this done.

Obrigado!!!

My Tier 4 Visa Timeline

Online application: 7th August 2018

Interview/Biometrics: 14th August 2018

Sheffield Mail: 22nd August 2018

Dispatch Mail: 4th September 2018

Passport Collection: 5th September 2018

Fears: TLS didn't tick that I submitted TB result but Justwise asked me not to bother provided it was scanned right before my eyes. I didn't bother contacting Sheffield too jare!

2 years study visa granted!

Hello guys
Am supposed to be in Heathrow London by Saturday
My school is only offering free pick on the 12th.

I have tried booking a minicab from here but the fares are high oo

Pls does anyone av any better option?
Or a cab company that the fares will be moderate and considerable?

apostlejuly:
Hello guys
Am supposed to be in Heathrow London by Saturday
My school is only offering free pick on the 12th.

I have tried booking a minicab from here but the fares are high oo

Pls does anyone av any better option?
Or a cab company that the fares will be moderate and considerable?

Nwoke oma �.... Pls oh who has a better option for him

National Express or National Rail

apostlejuly:
Hello guys
Am supposed to be in Heathrow London by Saturday
My school is only offering free pick on the 12th.

I have tried booking a minicab from here but the fares are high oo

Pls does anyone av any better option?
Or a cab company that the fares will be moderate and considerable?

Good morning nairalanders. I'm new around here and I've been really worried since I made my application. I submitted my application on the 19th of August and had my interview on the 24th. My mum is my sponsor and of course her statement of account was submitted.

The issue I have is: Let's say my mum's name is Aragbade Abosede Olusola, on my birth certificate and all other documents but her bank statement has Aragbade Abosede Oluwasola.
Can this lead to a refusal? I've been so worried, read all the posts here hoping to see someone who probably had same issues.

NO.It cannot lead to refusal as the three names are quoted but one spelt differently.You have two names represented which suffices.Just my thought.I am very sure it will fly.

acegirl18:
Good morning nairalanders. I'm new around here and I've been really worried since I made my application. I submitted my application on the 19th of August and had my interview on the 24th. My mum is my sponsor and of course her statement of account was submitted.

The issue I have is: Let's say my mum's name is Aragbade Abosede Olusola, on my birth certificate and all other documents but her bank statement has Aragbade Abosede Oluwasola.
Can this lead to a refusal? I've been so worried, read all the posts here hoping to see someone who probably had same issues.

Hi everyone, to those who have done their visa application online, please how much is the fee? I know IHS to be £225 for postgraduates. How much is visa fee of postgraduate student with a Dependant?. Thanks.

Do you mean that your sponsor is filling and submitting your application for you? Normally you're supposed to fill and submit your online application by yourself even if you're a sponsored student. Also, your school will be providing you with your CAS statement which has your CAS number, not a visa reference number. A visa application number (GWF) is generated upon the start of your application and an additional number once your application is received by Sheffield (VAF: Visa application form).
You only get a visa reference number when your application is successful as that will be the number on/of your visa.
1. Yes, you can. Fill out your application and that of your family members with all the required and necessary information, pick same submission time and date
2. It isn't complex and you can do it by yourself via www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk it's easy to fill, make an appointment and pay. An agent is a waste of money that might result in information errors on your application.

kaad:
I am a sponsored student, my sponsor will take care of my visa application
but the issue is this, I will be traveling with my family and i want our bio-metrics/interview done at the same time
if my sponsors provides me with my visa reference number;
1. will I be able to link my dependants application with mine such that we can book for bio-metrics same day

2. Hope this wont be too complex, i mean can i do it myself without using agent

okay, please how do i get this done.

Obrigado!!!

Viisa timeline
Biometric and interview 24th of July
Sheffield 29th July
Not straight forward mail 10th August
Mail requesting for phone interview 20th August
Phone interview 21st (less than 2 mins and only answered one question, network was terrible )
Mail requesting for a 2nd interview 30th August
2nd interview 3rd September (Dint hold, got their and was told a decision has been made and I should get my passport in a few days )
Tls website to decision made and ready for collection 5th September
Decision mail 5th September
Collection 6th Sept
Visa was approved since 30th of August
Visa successful.
Thanks to everyone that answered questions and helped all through.

Congratulations

mikestate:
Visa timeline
Submission, biometric and interview 1 of August
Ukvi 2nd
Sheffield 5th
Not straight forward mail 18th
Mail requesting for a 2nd interview 21st
2nd interview 23rd( very rigorous)
Decision mail 30th
Brp mail from school 30th
Collection 5th Sept
Visa successful.
See u in London

My name is Tosin, I have been issued a tier 4 visa to study at the university of Portsmouth, however my daughter has been refused visa .
The last application gave the reason that the UK Law stipulates that "her both parents are required lawfully to be present in the UK or at the same time be applying for entry clearance under the same category".
The father of my daughter already has a visitor's visa (2 years already),Hence i want to enquire that since we are not LEGALLY married and do not reside in the same house, can he ;
1. apply for a dependant visa alongside my daughter since these is what the UK law states?
2. Can the visitor's visa be cancelled
3. and a new dependant visa issued?

Please i need urgent response.
justwise and all, pls pls

carnal:
My name is Tosin, I have been issued a tier 4 visa to study at the university of Portsmouth, however my daughter has been refused visa .
The last application gave the reason that the UK Law stipulates that "her both parents are required lawfully to be present in the UK or at the same time be applying for entry clearance under the same category".
The father of my daughter already has a visitor's visa (2 years already),Hence i want to enquire that since we are not LEGALLY married and do not reside in the same house, can he ;
1. apply for a dependant visa alongside my daughter since these is what the UK law states?
2. Can the visitor's visa be cancelled
3. and a new dependant visa issued?

Please i need urgent response.
justwise and all, pls pls

1. Just as your question suggests, I would advise that your daughter and her father should apply for dependent visa if you want them to live with you in the UK for the duration of your course of study. If you just want your daughter to visit. She could apply for a visit visa.

On question 2&3

2. Please do not ask for the cancellation of the current visa. They would probably explain its unnecessary anyway. Cancelling a visa could cause future problems.

3. Yes.

Different visas from the same country can run side by side. I have had two UK visas for different purposes at the same time.

As regards marital status, I do not know. I would imagine more importantly, there would need to be a proof of parent status of that child for both parents.

Hello all, my school is yet to send my CAS needed for visa app, they said they r processing lot of CAS. They promise to send it by Monday n I will thereafter apply for priority visa app (not super) . My course start by 17th Sept.
My question is, can I still get a visa n travel after my course start date?

@Mimi, justwise n other gurus pls advise me.

mimilyrics:
Do you mean that your sponsor is filling and submitting your application for you? Normally you're supposed to fill and submit your online application by yourself even if you're a sponsored student. Also, your school will be providing you with your CAS statement which has your CAS number, not a visa reference number. A visa application number (GWF) is generated upon the start of your application and an additional number once your application is received by Sheffield (VAF: Visa application form).
You only get a visa reference number when your application is successful as that will be the number on/of your visa.
1. Yes, you can. Fill out your application and that of your family members with all the required and necessary information, pick same submission time and date
2. It isn't complex and you can do it by yourself via www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk it's easy to fill, make an appointment and pay. An agent is a waste of money that might result in information errors on your application.

Thank you mimi
Yes my sponsor gave me hard copy forms to fill which they will use for my online application.

I will fill my dependants online forms and also schedule them for same day and time as mine like you advised

will I be needing any number "say GWF" from my own application to fill their's?

Thanks

Hello nairalanders.....actually am just so happy I got my tier4 visa today for four years including foundation year for uni of Wolverhampton...here is my timeline below
Interviewed on
Monday 27th
Received on tuesday 28th
Decision made on Thursday 6th
Passport ready on Friday 7th
I actually didn't get much information from This trend as I didn't see any body going for foundation year....moreover I paid for priority...I didn't really do well in the interview..but my documents were all complete..and I still got the visa

Hello nairalanders.....actually am just so happy I got my tier4 visa today for four years including foundation year for uni of Wolverhampton...here is my timeline below
Interviewed on
Monday 27th
Received on tuesday 28th
Decision made on Thursday 6th
Passport ready on Friday 7th
I actually didn't get much information from This trend as I didn't see any body going for foundation year....moreover I paid for priority...I didn't really do well in the interview..but my documents were all complete..and I still got the visa[color=#006600][/color]

Please can i get admission in uk with my neco result

KingGoldChains:
Please can i get admission in uk with my neco result

Yes very very possible.

The last application of my daughter that was refused and the reason they gave is that the UK Law stipulates that "her both parents are required lawfully to be present in the UK or at the same time be applying for entry clearance under the same category".
The father of my daughter already has a visitor's visa (2 years already),Hence i want to enquire that since we are not LEGALLY married and do not reside in the same house, can he ;
1. apply for a dependant visa on my tier 4 visa
2. is there any UK law that states that he cant apply as dependant on my tier 4 since we are not married. urgent reply pls

Yes, you can as long as your latest date of arrival hasn't passed.
In the meantime, get your TB test done if you haven't and get your payment card ready so that you can fill/submit online on Monday and get your biometrics/interview on Tuesday.
You can start your online application and just fill in the blanks once you get your CAS statement.
Priority takes roughly 1 week to process so that should cover you. If you have the extra cash though, super priority will be just perfect.

Apmix:
Hello all, my school is yet to send my CAS needed for visa app, they said they r processing lot of CAS. They promise to send it by Monday n I will thereafter apply for priority visa app (not super) . My course start by 17th Sept.
My question is, can I still get a visa n travel after my course star date?

@Mimi, justwise n other gurus pls advise me.

I think someone answered you before.
1. Yes but you need to have lived at same address for at least 2 years.
2. No. The UK recognises unmarried partners.
See the extract below, culled from https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/family-members
Family members
Your family members (dependants) might be able to apply to join or remain with you in the UK if they’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.

A dependant is either:

your husband, wife or civil partner
your unmarried or same-sex partner
your child under 18 years old - including if they were born in the UK during your stay

carnal:
The last application of my daughter that was refused and the reason they gave is that the UK Law stipulates that "her both parents are required lawfully to be present in the UK or at the same time be applying for entry clearance under the same category".
The father of my daughter already has a visitor's visa (2 years already),Hence i want to enquire that since we are not LEGALLY married and do not reside in the same house, can he ;
1. apply for a dependant visa on my tier 4 visa
2. is there any UK law that states that he cant apply as dependant on my tier 4 since we are not married. urgent reply pls

No. You'll be needing your CAS number. There's a section of the application form that is titled "main applicant"; this section will ask for details about the main applicant including your course start and end dates, whether you're in the UK already or not, relationship between you and the dependant, passport details and other basic information.

kaad:


Thank you mimi
Yes my sponsor gave me hard copy forms to fill which they will use for my online application.

I will fill my dependants online forms and also schedule them for same day and time as mine like you advised

will I be needing any number "say GWF" from my own application to fill their's?

Thanks

mimilyrics:
No. You'll be needing your CAS number. There's a section of the application form that is titled "main applicant"; this section will ask for details about the main applicant including your course start and end dates, whether you're in the UK already or not, relationship between you and the dependant, passport details and other basic information.

So helpful, thank you

@mimilyrics,
no we have not lived in same address, we live separately,he is got another family but we have travelled to different countries together together in the last 5-6yrs. i have gone through the link you sent. so do you still advise that he apply as dependant,does he stand a chance?because they have refused my daughter and the refusal note, states that unless he applies on same category with me, my daughter wont get a visa. please i need the best advise. i have my visa already.