I'm stressed at moment as to cancel my application - given the bad reputation UKVI has when it comes to refund of IHS and visa fee. Or get a confirmation from VFS office that I can book an appointment in a different VAC as this is not my mistake - it was not mentioned anywhere that this particular V...

You can start the application process if you have received your CAS and and it is with 3 month time of course start date - clearly mentioned in your CAS.

While applying you can choose - applying outside of UK

Hope this help.

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Hi, I recently submitted my Tier4 General Student Visa application to UKVI - paid IHS, Standard appointment fee. At the time of application submission I selected Lucknow, India as VAC where it was mentioned that it should be same as the centre you select in VFS. I selected this centre as it was near...