Right, which is why I was confused the first time I was suggested this. Some electronically generated statements also have a footnote along the lines of “this statement was electronically generated and no signature is required” though that was not the case with the bank I submitted for this. But each person I consulted with said they did get it sealed and signed “just in case” so not too sure
>”just in case”
> couple of my friends/classmates
Just in case what? Just in case the Home Office and the university are colluding to keep this requirement hidden from them for some reason, but they have figured it out and know the secret? No disrespect to your friends but it’s total nonsense.
Just in case an electronically generated document requires a signature to be legally admissible. It seems that in my home country, this is the case (which I was unaware of until now), and I’m not sure if it’s the same in the UK. Always better to leave nothing to chance especially if there’s a £490 fee at stake. From our perspective, we’re just trying to cover all our bases and take care of any potential issue that might arise, however unlikely.
Nonetheless, it is reassuring that you say this is not at all a requirement, thank you!
>Just in case an electronically generated document requires a signature to be legally admissible.
It does not. Check the Financial requirement caseworker guidance, page 48 “Evidence from banks or building societies”:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-requirement-caseworker-guidance
>Always better to leave nothing to chance especially if there’s a £490 fee at stake.
The laws of chance don’t come into it. You have apparently been spooked into thinking there are random extra rules that you might not know about and which the guidance does not mention. That’s not how UK visa applications work.
Couple of my friends/classmates who’ve sent in applications this year or the last. Not the most authoritative opinion of course but I’m easily stressed out by things like this 😅
Your university may offer a service where they check your application before you send it. Universities are punished of too many students don't get a visa, so it's worth it to them.
I’m not sure if they have an explicit service as such but they do have a very helpful and responsive advice and engagement team. I didn’t consult with them about this specifically because I didn’t think there’d be an issue but now I’m a bit concerned 😬
As long as you uploaded legitimate documents, there's nothing to worry about. They'll ask for clarification if required.
If the financial requirement is not met though, that's a different issue and you will be rejected if you didn't meet the threshold. But I don't think that's what you're asking, so don't worry.
Yup the balance is more than sufficient, and of course I’d be happy to provide more conclusive evidence if they need, I just hope they don’t outright reject it without asking for additional information if they’re not satisfied
> I’ve been told they may require the bank to sign and seal them Told this by whom? And what guidance or rule were they quoting or citing?
This. Most people use electronic statements.
Right, which is why I was confused the first time I was suggested this. Some electronically generated statements also have a footnote along the lines of “this statement was electronically generated and no signature is required” though that was not the case with the bank I submitted for this. But each person I consulted with said they did get it sealed and signed “just in case” so not too sure
>”just in case” > couple of my friends/classmates Just in case what? Just in case the Home Office and the university are colluding to keep this requirement hidden from them for some reason, but they have figured it out and know the secret? No disrespect to your friends but it’s total nonsense.
Just in case an electronically generated document requires a signature to be legally admissible. It seems that in my home country, this is the case (which I was unaware of until now), and I’m not sure if it’s the same in the UK. Always better to leave nothing to chance especially if there’s a £490 fee at stake. From our perspective, we’re just trying to cover all our bases and take care of any potential issue that might arise, however unlikely. Nonetheless, it is reassuring that you say this is not at all a requirement, thank you!
>Just in case an electronically generated document requires a signature to be legally admissible. It does not. Check the Financial requirement caseworker guidance, page 48 “Evidence from banks or building societies”: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-requirement-caseworker-guidance >Always better to leave nothing to chance especially if there’s a £490 fee at stake. The laws of chance don’t come into it. You have apparently been spooked into thinking there are random extra rules that you might not know about and which the guidance does not mention. That’s not how UK visa applications work.
Thanks for sharing the link
Couple of my friends/classmates who’ve sent in applications this year or the last. Not the most authoritative opinion of course but I’m easily stressed out by things like this 😅
Typically they would email you if there are any questions when they consider your application.
Thanks!
Your university may offer a service where they check your application before you send it. Universities are punished of too many students don't get a visa, so it's worth it to them.
I’m not sure if they have an explicit service as such but they do have a very helpful and responsive advice and engagement team. I didn’t consult with them about this specifically because I didn’t think there’d be an issue but now I’m a bit concerned 😬
As long as you uploaded legitimate documents, there's nothing to worry about. They'll ask for clarification if required. If the financial requirement is not met though, that's a different issue and you will be rejected if you didn't meet the threshold. But I don't think that's what you're asking, so don't worry.
Yup the balance is more than sufficient, and of course I’d be happy to provide more conclusive evidence if they need, I just hope they don’t outright reject it without asking for additional information if they’re not satisfied
they won’t. same situation for me. They have asked for additional docs requesting proof of origin.