Tier 4 Student Visa - September 2018 Intake Timeline

[KingOfHearts]

Alhamdullilah, I got my visa today. I submitted documents last Thursday and got the text today; thanks all. It only took 5 working days for mine to come.

congratulations bro..

would you be able to assist me?
What documents did you submit.. did you need a Police Clearance Certification from Pakistan?
I am applying soon as well.

[sunnyfarhad]

Hi All,

My timeline:

7 July 2018: Date of online application
10 July 2018: Date of interview, bio-metrics and document submission
27 july 2018: Received email from british high commission in Delhi that a decision was made
28 July 2018: received my documents with UK entry clearance sticker on passport at home

My take:
I would say that everyone should wait for 15 working days before inquiring UKVI. Inquire them on call or email only if you have not heard back from them after 15 working days.

Also, I had not received any communication from VFS or embassy after submitting my documents at VFS. Only email that I received was on 13th working day, stating that a decision was made.

Moreover, there were some complications with my application. My middle name on passport and degree certificate was a bit different. I had produced a notary undertaking stating that both the names are of same person and that resolved the issue.

Did u apply on priority service ?

applied on standard service. Non priority.

is there anyway i can track my passport or application submitted at gerrys office in lahore thanks

[jayanadj]

Hi Guys, Just wanted to know whether the UKVI will refuse your application without calling you for a second interview or a document resubmission. Anyone with any experiences ? Pls help

[wikki]

Hi Guys, Just wanted to know whether the UKVI will refuse your application without calling you for a second interview or a document resubmission. Anyone with any experiences ? Pls help

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[wikki]

Hi All,

My timeline:

7 July 2018: Date of online application
10 July 2018: Date of interview, bio-metrics and document submission
27 july 2018: Received email from british high commission in Delhi that a decision was made
28 July 2018: received my documents with UK entry clearance sticker on passport at home

My take:
I would say that everyone should wait for 15 working days before inquiring UKVI. Inquire them on call or email only if you have not heard back from them after 15 working days.

Also, I had not received any communication from VFS or embassy after submitting my documents at VFS. Only email that I received was on 13th working day, stating that a decision was made.

Moreover, there were some complications with my application. My middle name on passport and degree certificate was a bit different. I had produced a notary undertaking stating that both the names are of same person and that resolved the issue.

Did u apply on priority service ?

applied on standard service. Non priority.

is there anyway i can track my passport or application submitted at gerrys office in lahore thanks

You cannot track your application unless you email or call UKVI

[HadiraF]

Hi.
This is the timeline of my application:
Online application submitted: 15th July
Documents,Biometrics and interview: 16th July
Application sent to UKVI: 16th July
Application received by UKVI: 20th July

I'm still waiting to receive an email that my visa has been issued, God willing. Ahh...I can't stop thinking abt it. It's not 15 days yet, so, I've been trying to be a bit calm. I've been checking my inbox almost every moment lol

Thanks for creating this thread lol. Reading abt others that have received their visa is quite a relief. Hoping to share good news of my visa with you all soon, God willing.

[wikki]

Hi.
This is the timeline of my application:
Online application submitted: 15th July
Documents,Biometrics and interview: 16th July
Application sent to UKVI: 16th July
Application received by UKVI: 20th July

I'm still waiting to receive an email that my visa has been issued, God willing. Ahh...I can't stop thinking abt it. It's not 15 days yet, so, I've been trying to be a bit calm. I've been checking my inbox almost every moment lol

Thanks for creating this thread lol. Reading abt others that have received their visa is quite a relief. Hoping to share good news of my visa with you all soon, God willing.

the nervousness and checking your email/sms every single second is so frustrating.
Good luck, we are waiting for the good news

[shiola_7]

I need some advice. I payed deposit amount 4000 GBP on 30/07/2018. I have part scholarship 3000 GBP from the University. Deducted all these funds from tuition fee (14500-4000-3000) equals 7500 GBP plus living costs (7500+11385) equals 18885. I have on my account 25500 USD from 31/07/2018 that is more than 19000 GBP and money on my account will only rise not decline. At the earliest what date can you suggest to apply for visa?

[wikki]

I need some advice. I payed deposit amount 4000 GBP on 30/07/2018. I have part scholarship 3000 GBP from the University. Deducted all these funds from tuition fee (14500-4000-3000) equals 7500 GBP plus living costs (7500+11385) equals 18885. I have on my account 25500 USD from 31/07/2018 that is more than 19000 GBP and money on my account will only rise not decline. At the earliest what date can you suggest to apply for visa?

Count 28 days from the 1st of August (01/08/2018), including weekends. So you can apply from the 29th August

[srijannpratap]

Hello everyone,
My timeline,

Standard process/ bronze package
Online application- 20th july
Biometrics + interview - 27th july
Sms on the same day- visa application was forwarded to ukvi on 7/27/18

Since then no email no sms.
I’ll keep you guys posted.
I’m from india and applied from New Delhi.

[jayanadj]

My Application Timeline (Priority Service)
Filled online application - 25th July 2018
Biometrics submission and Interview(VFS Global - Colombo Sri Lanka) - 26th July 2018
Visa application forwarded by VFS - 26th July 2018
Visa application recieved (Sheffield Email) - 27th July
Anyone have a rough idea about the number of days this might take ?
Ive previously studied in the UK last year in the University of Surrey for my engineering foundation program and now leaving for my bachelors this year. In the interview, when the visa officer asked whether u considered any other universities ? I said no because ive already done my foundation at surrey and now I am going for my bachelors and the surrey ranking is good - will this be an issue ?

and do they reject student visas without calling for a second interview or a document resubmission ?

Hi Guys - got my visa today within 4 Working days - I guess they did not become suspicious because I was there last year as well. My advice is to provide information truthfully. As long as u remain firm on ur answers in the interview and have provided the necessary docs - ur fine. Best of Luck for everyone who is waiting for the Visa. The rejection rate for Tier 4 is kinda low so I guess Everyone of u will be granted one at the end of the day. CHEERS !!

[HadiraF]

My Application Timeline (Priority Service)
Filled online application - 25th July 2018
Biometrics submission and Interview(VFS Global - Colombo Sri Lanka) - 26th July 2018
Visa application forwarded by VFS - 26th July 2018
Visa application recieved (Sheffield Email) - 27th July
Anyone have a rough idea about the number of days this might take ?
Ive previously studied in the UK last year in the University of Surrey for my engineering foundation program and now leaving for my bachelors this year. In the interview, when the visa officer asked whether u considered any other universities ? I said no because ive already done my foundation at surrey and now I am going for my bachelors and the surrey ranking is good - will this be an issue ?

and do they reject student visas without calling for a second interview or a document resubmission ?

Hi Guys - got my visa today within 4 Working days - I guess they did not become suspicious because I was there last year as well. My advice is to provide information truthfully. As long as u remain firm on ur answers in the interview and have provided the necessary docs - ur fine. Best of Luck for everyone who is waiting for the Visa. The rejection rate for Tier 4 is kinda low so I guess Everyone of u will be granted one at the end of the day. CHEERS !!

Wow... That's so cool! Congratulations! You must be very excited. All the best
God willing I'll get mine soon too

[wikki]

My Application Timeline (Priority Service)
Filled online application - 25th July 2018
Biometrics submission and Interview(VFS Global - Colombo Sri Lanka) - 26th July 2018
Visa application forwarded by VFS - 26th July 2018
Visa application recieved (Sheffield Email) - 27th July
Anyone have a rough idea about the number of days this might take ?
Ive previously studied in the UK last year in the University of Surrey for my engineering foundation program and now leaving for my bachelors this year. In the interview, when the visa officer asked whether u considered any other universities ? I said no because ive already done my foundation at surrey and now I am going for my bachelors and the surrey ranking is good - will this be an issue ?

and do they reject student visas without calling for a second interview or a document resubmission ?

Hi Guys - got my visa today within 4 Working days - I guess they did not become suspicious because I was there last year as well. My advice is to provide information truthfully. As long as u remain firm on ur answers in the interview and have provided the necessary docs - ur fine. Best of Luck for everyone who is waiting for the Visa. The rejection rate for Tier 4 is kinda low so I guess Everyone of u will be granted one at the end of the day. CHEERS !!

Congrats!

[udaykiranpasem]

Hi

I am uday, I have applied for tier 4 visa last year and got rejected. Then immediately i have applied for administrative review and i have got a call my university stating that embassy got in touch for a new CAS letter and they said administrative review is success.

unfortunately my mom was paralysed and i dropped out of my plans and informed the same to my university.

So everything is been going good now and i am applying again for the UKIV visa this month waiting for my CAS letter. my point is that is there any complication this time if i have not opted or rejected my Tier 4 visa.

I will be booking my slot this 24th of july and will go for priority visa. Chances of getting visa ? should i have to provide a covering letter stating the reason behind i have not opted for visa last time.

Can any one pls suggest me what to do?

[HadiraF]

Hi

I am uday, I have applied for tier 4 visa last year and got rejected. Then immediately i have applied for administrative review and i have got a call my university stating that embassy got in touch for a new CAS letter and they said administrative review is success.

unfortunately my mom was paralysed and i dropped out of my plans and informed the same to my university.

So everything is been going good now and i am applying again for the UKIV visa this month waiting for my CAS letter. my point is that is there any complication this time if i have not opted or rejected my Tier 4 visa.

I will be booking my slot this 24th of july and will go for priority visa. Chances of getting visa ? should i have to provide a covering letter stating the reason behind i have not opted for visa last time.

Can any one pls suggest me what to do?

Hi Uday,

You could provide a covering letter to explain your situation. I don't think it's necessary. It's best to seek advice from the international student adviser at your uni.

However, I think you should explain what happened clearly at ur visa interview, if asked why u took a gap year, when u had ur visa sorted last yr. I took a gap yr too and was asked why I did, during my visa interview. And if questions are not asked abt that, u could just chip it in before ur interview ends.

All the best

[udaykiranpasem]

Thank You So much bro... i will consult the Uni people and will try in getting the solution

[srijannpratap]

Hi

I am uday, I have applied for tier 4 visa last year and got rejected. Then immediately i have applied for administrative review and i have got a call my university stating that embassy got in touch for a new CAS letter and they said administrative review is success.

unfortunately my mom was paralysed and i dropped out of my plans and informed the same to my university.

So everything is been going good now and i am applying again for the UKIV visa this month waiting for my CAS letter. my point is that is there any complication this time if i have not opted or rejected my Tier 4 visa.

I will be booking my slot this 24th of july and will go for priority visa. Chances of getting visa ? should i have to provide a covering letter stating the reason behind i have not opted for visa last time.

Can any one pls suggest me what to do?

Hi Uday,

You could provide a covering letter to explain your situation. I don't think it's necessary. It's best to seek advice from the international student adviser at your uni.

However, I think you should explain what happened clearly at ur visa interview, if asked why u took a gap year, when u had ur visa sorted last yr. I took a gap yr too and was asked why I did, during my visa interview. And if questions are not asked abt that, u could just chip it in before ur interview ends.

All the best

Hey, i took a gap year too but they didn’t ask me anything about it and It didn’t come up either.
I have already given my interview.
What now?

[HadiraF]

Hi

I am uday, I have applied for tier 4 visa last year and got rejected. Then immediately i have applied for administrative review and i have got a call my university stating that embassy got in touch for a new CAS letter and they said administrative review is success.

unfortunately my mom was paralysed and i dropped out of my plans and informed the same to my university.

So everything is been going good now and i am applying again for the UKIV visa this month waiting for my CAS letter. my point is that is there any complication this time if i have not opted or rejected my Tier 4 visa.

I will be booking my slot this 24th of july and will go for priority visa. Chances of getting visa ? should i have to provide a covering letter stating the reason behind i have not opted for visa last time.

Can any one pls suggest me what to do?

Hi Uday,

You could provide a covering letter to explain your situation. I don't think it's necessary. It's best to seek advice from the international student adviser at your uni.

However, I think you should explain what happened clearly at ur visa interview, if asked why u took a gap year, when u had ur visa sorted last yr. I took a gap yr too and was asked why I did, during my visa interview. And if questions are not asked abt that, u could just chip it in before ur interview ends.

All the best

Hey, i took a gap year too but they didn’t ask me anything about it and It didn’t come up either.
I have already given my interview.
What now?
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There's nothing to worry abt I guess.
Just try to keep calm while waiting like I am

[mestar513]

Hey guys,
Online Application:4th July
Received documents @ Sheffield: 11th July
Dialed Sheffield and said that decision made: 27th July


But still no contact or decision mail from UKVI/TLS Contact. Any idea how much time would it take to receive my passport?

[udaykiranpasem]

Hi

I am uday, I have applied for tier 4 visa last year and got rejected. Then immediately i have applied for administrative review and i have got a call my university stating that embassy got in touch for a new CAS letter and they said administrative review is success.

unfortunately my mom was paralysed and i dropped out of my plans and informed the same to my university.

So everything is been going good now and i am applying again for the UKIV visa this month waiting for my CAS letter. my point is that is there any complication this time if i have not opted or rejected my Tier 4 visa.

I will be booking my slot this 24th of july and will go for priority visa. Chances of getting visa ? should i have to provide a covering letter stating the reason behind i have not opted for visa last time.

Can any one pls suggest me what to do?

Hi Uday,

You could provide a covering letter to explain your situation. I don't think it's necessary. It's best to seek advice from the international student adviser at your uni.

However, I think you should explain what happened clearly at ur visa interview, if asked why u took a gap year, when u had ur visa sorted last yr. I took a gap yr too and was asked why I did, during my visa interview. And if questions are not asked abt that, u could just chip it in before ur interview ends.

All the best

Hey, i took a gap year too but they didn’t ask me anything about it and It didn’t come up either.
I have already given my interview.
What now?

Lets C if any one get their visa post it here so that it will be of a great help for everyone.
Bro you keep us posted when u get your visa

[wikki]

Hey guys,
Online Application:4th July
Received documents @ Sheffield: 11th July
Dialed Sheffield and said that decision made: 27th July


But still no contact or decision mail from UKVI/TLS Contact. Any idea how much time would it take to receive my passport?

Hi,
Just be patient (even if it is not easy). A decision was made on my visa application on the 4th of July but it is only on the 9th of July that I got an SMS from VFS to pick up my passport, and that was even because I called UKVI earlier that day.

[grimp]

Hello everyone,

Date of application: 7 July 2018
Date of bio-metrics: 9 July 2018
Application received by Sheffield Decision Making Centre: 10 July 2018

They emailed me for TB certificate on 12th of July but I forgot to check my email and they emailed me again yesterday. The thing is I'm from Saudi Arabia and TB testing is not required. I think Home Office made a mistake.

I have contacted them and received no replies. I am very worried, I don't know what is going to happen.

[HadiraF]

Hello everyone,

Date of application: 7 July 2018
Date of bio-metrics: 9 July 2018
Application received by Sheffield Decision Making Centre: 10 July 2018

They emailed me for TB certificate on 12th of July but I forgot to check my email and they emailed me again yesterday. The thing is I'm from Saudi Arabia and TB testing is not required. I think Home Office made a mistake.

I have contacted them and received no replies. I am very worried, I don't know what is going to happen.

Hi,
As you've rightly mentioned, TB testing is not a requirement for tier 4 visa, if you're applying from Saudi Arabia and are originally from there.
If emails haven't been responded to just yet, I'd say you give them a call to explain your situation.
All the best!

[coco1234]

Hi everyone!
Just wanted to share my timeline:

Online application: 10th July
Biometrics (no interview, maybe because I´m a low risk national?): 18th July
Automated email: 25th July (mentioned that my application is currently being prepared for consideration by ECO)
And that would be all.
Called today to UKVI to check the status of my application even though there´s been less than 15 working days (a bit anxious I know ), and they told me that my application hasn´t been analyzed yet.
This waiting game is killing me haha, let´s hope is for the best!

cheers!

[HadiraF]

Hi everyone!
Just wanted to share my timeline:

Online application: 10th July
Biometrics (no interview, maybe because I´m a low risk national?): 18th July
Automated email: 25th July (mentioned that my application is currently being prepared for consideration by ECO)
And that would be all.
Called today to UKVI to check the status of my application even though there´s been less than 15 working days (a bit anxious I know ), and they told me that my application hasn´t been analyzed yet.
This waiting game is killing me haha, let´s hope is for the best!

cheers!

Lolz....we're in this together. I think I'll call them next week if I don't get an email or smth. Waiting is killing me
BTW, we Start counting from the day after online application and fees are paid right?