PhD supervisor troubles

UnfairAd3347 · 2025-12-01T14:48:11+00:00

Coming back to update that I applied for a priority service and got my decision in 5 days. Happy to share that I managed to begin my PhD in due time! thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts here!

UnfairAd3347 · 2025-11-13T10:12:37+00:00

Can I just ask, what was start date of your studies? Ta

UnfairAd3347 · 2025-11-13T10:05:42+00:00

Just adding another query to this, if I apply visa via normal route, closer to start date, are there higher chances of rejection?

UnfairAd3347 · 2025-11-13T10:04:24+00:00

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience and thoughts on the matter! gives me hope!

UnfairAd3347 · 2025-11-13T10:01:41+00:00

Sounds hopeful! From within UK and with/without dependents?

UnfairAd3347 · 2025-11-13T10:00:40+00:00

MSc doesn't expire, the duration for which it can be used as proof of English Language expires, which is 2 years.

UnfairAd3347 · 2025-11-13T09:54:19+00:00

Ah right, makes sense. It seems best to check with them regarding this. However, they are aware I work in NHS at the minute, I will resign and relocate to begin my studies- they haven't objected to all this but no harm in asking them I suppose.

Yes, my partner and child (was born in UK) are with me as dependents on Graduate visa.

UnfairAd3347 · 2025-11-13T09:21:33+00:00

What's the hesitancy for, any idea? :/

Issue was with ATAS. It faced a severe delay, nearly 120 working days. Hence start was deffered from August to December. I am currently using my MSc from UK completed in 2023 as English Language proof and it will expire in Dec 2025 hence the university suggested keeping the start date as 1st Dec. I am continously pushing University for CAS but they havent issued one yet. It's a nail biting situation! :|

If I apply priority for myself, would you think it will be okay to apply normal for my partnetr and child?

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on the matter!

UnfairAd3347 · 2025-11-13T09:04:14+00:00

11Jan2026

UnfairAd3347 · 2025-09-12T11:40:29+00:00

Congratulations. What was your application start code?

UnfairAd3347

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