RuthyBam:
Same here, I don't understand what's happening.
I did my biometric and interview on 1st Sept, 2020. Standard

Deferred Complex email 16th Sept

No invitation for second interview.
It's already my 18th working days,
But I know it will end in praise.

Same here,same timeline


quote author=Fisayoani post=94281641]

You and I have the same issue same biometrics day same day I got the non straightforward email as well, no second email too and nothing yet, my school resumes on Monday that’s 28th of this month... God help me really

tossyvickykenny:



Okay thank you. Sent them a mail now hoping to hear from them. If I call them today will I still get information why my dependent passport was not returned

sommychekwas:
Yea, picked my dependents own since 18th of September. Haven't gotten a mail for mine. Let's keep believing and waiting.

xander21:
Hello all,

Thanks for the informative thread, I need advice on the following please (I have gone through the thread to a good extend):
I tried booking a date for TB Test and got a date of 8th of October. Would you advise I wait till after receiving the test result to pay for visa application or I can go ahead and start the application? I am trying to avoid the increased IHS surcharge cost from 5th October.

Another question, my school required they check my financial evidence before issuing my CAS, they even had to make me reprint the bank statement due to some issues. They are now satisfied with the financial evidence which is a combined account statement, one personal and one joint account with a family member of same surname (my uncle). Do you think during the interview (if any) questions would be asked why I am having a joint account? and do I have to prove what percentage of it is mine?

Thank you

cc: mimilyrics , justwise

justwise:


You can have a break but not longer than 180days.

amaeve:
Good Morning
Please when a flight is scheduled from Abuja to Uk and first stopover will be in Lagos, can one be able to meet with family within the airport, like the family coming to Lagos rather than flying to Abuja to see you off when the first stop is at Lagos.

mimilyrics:
It doesn't count as a break if it's shorter than the number of days allowed. I'm talking about a period that is beyond the accepted time period.

justwise:


1.Get your TB result first before doing anything regarding visa application

2. The joint account with an uncle will not work, it has to be in your name alone or that of your parents

xander21:
Hi Justwise,

thanks for the response. I understand that the a family member outside your parents cannot sponsor one, but I saw on the Uk tier 4 application guide, that joint accounts are allowed if one is named on the account. Of which I am named. Please see image from the migrant guidance below:

What do you think? I dont mean to counter or anything. I just thought the school checking would have covered that.

Lawrence6:
Any sept 14th biometric update here pls!!!!any mail or phone call? Thought they said its 10 working days now and no longer 15.

inphoenix:


Lol. Sis, this is very funny and totally unnecessary. A break is a break - "accepted" or not - mind you, the subject of your advice is not aware of what is acceptable or not. You're really very bright and helpful here and very much appreciated, but this here is just you being unnecessarily defensive of a harmless conclusion that you only need to acknowledge and move on. Doesn't in any way tamper with your reputation as a savior on this thread.

No offense please. Just saying.

Hoverboy27:
Fam learn to accept a correction and move on.Being a guru doesn’t mean you know it all. Try and be opened to learning. Many people have corrected you on this but you keep going on and on. Even if you don’t want to accept your mistake, just fashi it. We all have ego sometime soon so it’s understandable. Pls no vex just saying.

inphoenix:


You are correct, but consider the burden of having to explain why you have a joint account with your uncle to an Entry Clearance Officer and the proof that it wasn't created with the sole purpose of getting the visa?

xander21:
Hi Justwise,

thanks for the response. I understand that the a family member outside your parents cannot sponsor one, but I saw on the Uk tier 4 application guide, that joint accounts are allowed if one is named on the account. Of which I am named. Please see image from the migrant guidance below:

What do you think? I dont mean to counter or anything. I just thought the school checking would have covered that.

TheGuyFromHR:


Exactly.
Like I said, my friend had gone for almost a month with no response, so he sent them an inquiry email, and they told him they would escalate it, and his passport was sent back to VAC the very next day, and he collected it the day after, i.e 2 days after the email enquiry, with a visa dated more than a week prior.

So if your 15 working days are past, and they've made a decision on your case, and haven't sent it back, maybe the reminder would help, maybe not.

justwise:


Bros if you want to have stress-free application avoid using an account co-joined with an uncle, you have to dig deep to explain how much of that money belongs to you and to your uncle AND if your uncle is happy for you to spend his money for your education.

xander21:
I totally understand you, and I really appreciate your responses. The challenge now is moving to to my personal account would definitely mean I have to wait another 28 days, and that I definitely wont meet up on the last day of visa issue date. for context, 4 million out of the 7m there is definitely for my education. The combined acount statement actually exceeds the finanical requirements. The rest of the required funds is my personal account.

justwise:


Have you paid for tuition fees?

xander21:
I totally understand you, and I really appreciate your responses. The challenge now is moving to to my personal account would definitely mean I have to wait another 28 days, and that I definitely wont meet up on the last day of visa issue date. for context, 4 million out of the 7m there is definitely for my education. The combined acount statement actually exceeds the finanical requirements. The rest of the required funds is my personal account.

xander21:
I have paid 3000 pounds. I have started the program online for now.

xander21:
Hello all,

Thanks for the informative thread, I need advice on the following please (I have gone through the thread to a good extend):
I tried booking a date for TB Test and got a date of 8th of October. Would you advise I wait till after receiving the test result to pay for visa application or I can go ahead and start the application? I am trying to avoid the increased IHS surcharge cost from 5th October.

Another question, my school required they check my financial evidence before issuing my CAS, they even had to make me reprint the bank statement due to some issues. They are now satisfied with the financial evidence which is a combined account statement, one personal and one joint account with a family member of same surname (my uncle). Do you think during the interview (if any) questions would be asked why I am having a joint account? and do I have to prove what percentage of it is mine?

Thank you

cc: mimilyrics , justwise

whuzmhan:


Does the account also carry your name?
Is your name boldly written on the account statement?
Can you sign on the account?
Can the bank issue you a reference letter, stating you have rights and access to the money in the joint account?
Can you alone withdraw on the account as per the signing instructions on the account?
In my own opinion, I feel you should check the questions above and be convinced within yourself

NB: This is solely your call, and the decision is solely yours to take.

The best approach however, still remains you transfer the money into your account and WAIT!!!!
Talking about deadlines, if you dont do your due diligence, you might still have to wait if refused
so weigh your options very well.................