Peer support for UK visas—timelines, documents, fees, switching routes. Community help, not legal advice.

##What this group is for
A peer‑to‑peer forum to share experiences on Student visas, Graduate Route (PSW), Skilled Worker, dependants, and switching pathways. Learn about financial maintenance, document checklists, biometric appointments, typical timelines, and digital status.

##Common posts and problems
Bank statements and maintenance funds—what’s acceptable
Credibility interviews: what to expect
BRP vs digital status, IHS payments, travel while pending
Refusals, administrative reviews, and switching routes

##Who can post
Students and graduates sharing personal experiences
Universities linking official resources
OISC/SRA‑regulated advisors posting with registration number

##Allowed in posts
Links to official gov.uk pages and university guidance
Redacted checklists, timelines, and experiences

##Prohibited
Sale of CAS/BRP/COS, appointment bots, “guaranteed visa” claims
Sharing or requesting unredacted personal documents
Charging for advice without proper OISC/SRA registration

##Safety checklist for members
Redact IDs, BRP numbers, barcodes, and bank details
Verify any advisor’s registration (OISC/SRA) before engaging

##Decisions should rely on official sources; the community is for support, not legal advice