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Nkc99:
Visa Alert!!
Visa type Priority
Submitted application 16th dec
Biometric 20th
No interview
Successful mail 12:07am

Wishing everyone a merry Christmas 🎉

Have you been called for collection seems to be delayed on my part

To other who has received VISA ALERT since 24th Dec till date
Has anyone been sent collection email

malachai89:
I started considering japa last month and it has been great following this thread for over a week now.

Actually what I'm looking for is a more secured future for my family. We make enough money to live great in Nigeria but currently we're in between expanding our business and relocating to the UK via the study route.

I've read some quite discouraging things online especially about how UK is slowing turning into a third world country.

I sincerely need honest advise so we can make the right decision between expanding our business here in Nigeria or start the UK relocation plan.

Is the UK still worth it in 2025 considering we have to apply for two students visa.

Also, I'll appreciate other countries recommendations too. Going for UK because I was told it's the easiest to get study visa.

Thanks everyone.

lol , UK can never be third world , even if they ship all third world countries into UK. It’s a working environment . You may have pockets of idiots and nincompoops here and there but UK is mostly sane . I’d rather raise my kids here than in USA anyway . But now here’s the thing about relocating , no one can advise you more than first hand experience. I won’t lie to you , if the economy of Nigeria improves , omo I will be on the next flight back home . Because it’s a terrain I understand . I know how to navigate my way around earning money in Nigeria . But in UK , you will have to learn from scratch and even if you’re earning a good salary , it will most likely not be so much in excess that you can do as you like , lol. UK is a leveling ground , your next door neighbour could be a renowned surgeon and be driving a Range Rover and the next man could be a handy man and be driving the same . The only difference could be how they purchased it which won’t be public knowledge . Maybe the surgeon’s own is on HP and handy man’s own is on P . But koko is that both are enjoying same utility . The UK is a leveler . Now the challenge with UK is their political instability . Today na this policy ; Tomorrow na another policy . And most times all these policies na just to remind immigrants say we no be one of them . But then the system works perfectly , living here is soft as long as you have a job . You will eat well, have fast internet , have access to good medical care , steady power , good roads , security , respect no matter the job you do . I personally would prefer Nigeria of 2012 a million times over UK of today . But I’ll pick UK of today 10 million times over Nigeria of today . Ultimately , it’s up to you . You have to experience it to decide. I would advice you to do what I did , although mine is a bit different . I took a 2 year study leave from my job to test the waters . And I didn’t sell anything back home , down to broom, all my belongings in Nigeria are still intact. My wife doesn’t want to go back but me o, if my job gives me a juicy offer , I’m on the next flight home. Give it a shot , worst case, you’ll get a degree . Try to do a degree in something that will matter in Nigeria . Don’t just go through the study route for the sake of it . At least even if everything else fails , you’ll have something solid to show for your endeavors. But God will be with you . Cheers .

ogify1:

I made the payment via bank transfer on 24th. They’re yet to receive the payment. Should I be worried? I’m trying to consider the holiday.

Hello.. dont be worried okay? Fingers crossed by Monday your payment should be received and receipt issued by flywire.

Nkc99:


Hello.. dont be worried okay? Fingers crossed by Monday your payment should be received and receipt issued by flywire.

I got this mail now. I’ve sent the payment since 24th, now when I track it’s showing cancelled. I guess the holiday messed things up

ogify1:

I got this mail now. I’ve sent the payment since 24th, now when I track it’s showing cancelled. I guess the holiday messed things up

Since they claimed they didn’t get the payment, the next option is to your bank for refund.
I think the payment didn’t go through, cos they can’t receive the payment and claimed they didn’t.
You include your student ID in the reference while making the payment

Youngman85:

Since they claimed they didn’t get the payment, the next option is to your bank for refund.
I think the payment went through, cos they can’t receive the payment and claimed they didn’t.
You include your student ID in the reference while making the payment

The holiday messed things up cuz I made the payment on 24th which is Wednesday…

ogify1:

I got this mail now. I’ve sent the payment since 24th, now when I track it’s showing cancelled. I guess the holiday messed things up

I'd suggest you primarily follow up with Flywire, not your bank.
They'll still receive it and will acknowledge it.
Wire transfers are usually irreversible, once completed.
This is why payment methods offering instant settlement are usually ideal for these sorts of payments. I've personally experienced wire transfers taking as much as 2 whole weeks to settle, so it's highly discouraged as a payment method when you don't have boatloads of time.

Take note, for future payments.
Get a foreign currency card or send Flywire nairas.

Iansunderland:


I'd suggest you primarily follow up with Flywire, not your bank.
They'll still receive it and will acknowledge it.
Wire transfers are usually irreversible, once completed.
This is why payment methods offering instant settlement are usually ideal for these sorts of payments. I've experienced wire transfers taking as much as 2 whole weeks to settle, so it's highly discouraged as a payment method when you don't have boatloads of time.

Take note, for future payments.
Get a foreign currency card or send Flywire nairas.

It was naira I sent from my first bank to the Wema they provided. They should pls oooo ha!!

ogify1:

It was naira I sent from my first bank to the Wema they provided. They should pls oooo ha!!

If flywire didn’t received the payment, you will definitely get your money back on Monday evening or Tuesday morning. Best advice is you should go to your bank and lodge complaint.

ogify1:

The holiday messed things up cuz I made the payment on 24th which is Wednesday…

Well, you can just relax and let it sink in on Monday.
Fly wire surely send acknowledgment email for payment in two working days.
If you don’t hear from them on Monday, your bank to be sure the payment is went through. Afterwards, you fly wire.
No need to panic.

Youngman85:


Well, you can just relax and let it sink in on Monday.
Fly wire surely send acknowledgment email for payment in two working days.
If you don’t hear from them on Monday, your bank to be sure the payment is went through. Afterwards, you fly wire.
No need to panic.

Okay, thanks

Akintomide454:
If flywire do not received the payment, you will definitely get your money back on Monday evening or Tuesday morning. Best advice is you should go to your bank and lodge complaint.

Okay, thanks

ogify1:

It was naira I sent from my first bank to the Wema they provided. They should pls oooo ha!!

Okay, I see. My comment was in relation to international foreign currency transfers through SWIFT.
Nairas on Flywire are instant so in this case it will be returned to your acct.

Post your visa alerts and key dates to give us hope as we are waiting for ours. Its been a while I've seen any. The wait 😫

xamwixe:
Visa Alert ‼️

Visa Type Standard(student and dependant)

Application submitted 12th December

Biometrics( Standard) 19th December

Success mail 23rd December M.A
Success mail 24th December Dependant

No NSF mail , No Interview


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Congratulation 🎉

Which school and course have you this dependent opportunity

pelzy22222:
Post your visa alerts and key dates to give us hope as we are waiting for ours. Its been a while I've seen any. The wait 😫

Who got VISA today, please update us with your timeline abeg.

Good Morning Everyone.
Please I’m asking for someone.
So basically his aunt has been sending him allowance since his undergraduate days and now this same aunt wants to sponsor him for his masters. She isn’t his legal guardian by law or anything she is just a family member willing to sponsor him for masters. Now, she has provided him with everything he needs including her bank statements. Now he discovered this whole legal guardian thing which she currently isn’t. Please how can this be sorted out? Can she still sponsor him? Please are there people on here whose aunts or uncles have sponsored and how were they able to do that without them being their legal guardians? Are there documents he can provide as evidence that she has been sponsoring him since that can fly?

Please your responses will be very much appreciated

E be like Ukvi no work at all this week ooo
Nobody got visa 🤔
@pearlcom did you later escalate yesterday
What was their response

Blackshaid:
Good Morning Everyone.
Please I’m asking for someone.
So basically his aunt has been sending him allowance since his undergraduate days and now this same aunt wants to sponsor him for his masters. She isn’t his legal guardian by law or anything she is just a family member willing to sponsor him for masters. Now, she has provided him with everything he needs including her bank statements. Now he discovered this whole legal guardian thing which she currently isn’t. Please how can this be sorted out? Can she still sponsor him? Please are there people on here whose aunts or uncles have sponsored and how were they able to do that without them being their legal guardians? Are there documents he can provide as evidence that she has been sponsoring him since that can fly?

Please your responses will be very much appreciated

The Aunt should send the money needed, to his own bank .

She needs to send the money to him or one of his parents. No document would be sufficient enough for UKVI to be happy he has the money to enter the country.

Blackshaid:
Good Morning Everyone.
Please I’m asking for someone.
So basically his aunt has been sending him allowance since his undergraduate days and now this same aunt wants to sponsor him for his masters. She isn’t his legal guardian by law or anything she is just a family member willing to sponsor him for masters. Now, she has provided him with everything he needs including her bank statements. Now he discovered this whole legal guardian thing which she currently isn’t. Please how can this be sorted out? Can she still sponsor him? Please are there people on here whose aunts or uncles have sponsored and how were they able to do that without them being their legal guardians? Are there documents he can provide as evidence that she has been sponsoring him since that can fly?

Please your responses will be very much appreciated

Vianey23:


Who got VISA today, please update us with your timeline abeg.

I couldn't reach you on whatsapp anymore. Did you changed number?

Olamii54:
So everyone that has received empty nsf since
Let’s say from November
None has gotten visa so far !!!
Crazy 🤦‍♂️

Chai

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Nkc99:
Visa Alert!!
Visa type Priority
Submitted application 16th dec
Biometric 20th
No interview
Successful mail 12:07am

Wishing everyone a merry Christmas 🎉

I did my biometrics on 20th too, but yet to get any response. Please did you get any mail from VFS or UKVI after your biometrics?

Because I got an email from VFS on 24th of Dec stating that my application has now been sent ro UKVI for consideration. The mail also states that UKVI will confirm receipt of the application, buy I have not gotten any mail from them till date.

Good afternoon everyone, please I need a clear understanding on this issue I'm being told by one agent.
I intend to travel with my spouse, which I have been searching for an MRES program but I haven't been able to get one. Later the agent called to tell me that doing a research program is bit stressful over there and that I should consider the other alternative which is the part where the government will sponsor me so I can come in with my spouse, I argued with him due to information I have been able to gather here that it's not possible, but he was telling me we can do it.
Note, I'm not associated with any government neither do I know anyone in power at all but please is this actually real because he said he can help me run that so far I'm ready to spend some cash.

Please, help me out on this, is this possible because I haven't heard of anyone meeting a Minister or commissioner for a letter and we regard it as government sponsorship.

Any explanation on this will help me alot please My Ogas

Headward:
Good afternoon everyone, please I need a clear understanding on this issue I'm being told by one agent.
I intend to travel with my spouse, which I have been searching for an MRES program but I haven't been able to get one. Later the agent called to tell me that doing a research program is bit stressful over there and that I should consider the other alternative which is the part where the government will sponsor me so I can come in with my spouse, I argued with him due to information I have been able to gather here that it's not possible, but he was telling me we can do it.
Note, I'm not associated with any government neither do I know anyone in power at all but please is this actually real because he said he can help me run that so far I'm ready to spend some cash.

Please, help me out on this, is this possible because I haven't heard of anyone meeting a Minister or commissioner for a letter and we regard it as government sponsorship.

Any explanation on this will help me alot please My Ogas

Just go for the MRes program.
Yes, you can bring dependants if on a govt-funded scholarship. Not personal scholarship from the Commissioner.
Major scholarship programmes like Commonwealth, Fullbright, PTDF, Chevening.


The idea of bribing a politician to facilitate a scholarship like this...
You may end up wasting money without getting what you want.
So I'd just suggest you keep the whole endeavour straightforward from beginning to end and just do the MRes.
Don't give any agent room to forge a scholarship letter and just give you and earn you a 10-yr entry ban.

I have not escalated o. My agents advised me not to. Globus removd my POF unexpectedly so they credited it back last week. My agents said I should wait for another 28 days before escalating

Olamii54:
E be like Ukvi no work at all this week ooo
Nobody got visa 🤔
@pearlcom did you later escalate yesterday
What was their response

Iansunderland:


Just go for the MRes program.
Yes, you can bring dependants if on a govt-funded scholarship. Not personal scholarship from the Commissioner.
Major scholarship programmes like Commonwealth, Fullbright, PTDF, Chevening.


The idea of bribing a politician to facilitate a scholarship like this...
You may end up wasting money without getting what you want.
So I'd just suggest you keep the whole endeavour straightforward from beginning to end and just do the MRes.
Don't give any agent room to forge a scholarship letter and just give you and earn you a 10-yr entry ban.

I so much appreciate your explanations. God bless you

Pearlcom:
I have not escalated o. My agents advised me not to. Globus removd my POF unexpectedly so they credited it back last week. My agents said I should wait for another 28 days before escalating

Ha Omo
Did you print your statement from the bank app or inside bank ??

Lima94:



I did my biometrics on 20th too, but yet to get any response. Please did you get any mail from VFS or UKVI after your biometrics?

Because I got an email from VFS on 24th of Dec stating that my application has now been sent ro UKVI for consideration. The mail also states that UKVI will confirm receipt of the application, buy I have not gotten any mail from them till date.

me self didn't even received any mail from vfs after my biometrics till now ,but I tracked my application,it has been submitted to ukvi ,I even did a paid call few days ago it was awaiting decision