I have got my passport back from VFS but have got no refusal letter? I am assuming I have been refused on putting down the wrong IELTS reference number on the application form. Is there anything I do can here bar apply again? I can't believe they didn't contact me just to clarify what the number ...

I assumed wrong! I was approved. I have to go the VAC to get the vignette

Oh and does the IHS get refunded in these cases or do I just put the reference on the form when I apply again?

I have got my passport back from VFS but have got no refusal letter? I am assuming I have been refused on putting down the wrong IELTS reference number on the application form. Is there anything I do can here bar apply again? I can't believe they didn't contact me just to clarify what the number was ...

I have now read conflicting views on this. One person put all the details of the test in a cover letter and this got accepted but others saying that the reference MUST be the one on the certificate. Does anyone have any experience on this?

Put simply, the one at the top or the bottom one?



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Is the reference requested on the application form the TRF reference? This is with IELS SELT consortium? There is another reference number on my account? It could be clearer on what they're asking!

It's okay. I have finally found the detail on their website and the answer is: not possible.

I've had a long planned holiday aboard that is going to end up coinciding with applying for my Skilled Worker Visa. So they have the keep my passport option, which is great. I can still go on my trip. My question is: can I submit my passport at a VFS location on holiday to have the vignette put in ...

The fees are for consideration of the application and that was done. You would not have got a refund even if the application was refused.

Ah yes, that makes sense. Thanks.

... I now have a job offer and certificate of sponsorship for skilled worker visa. I would prefer to do this than be a student. I have not travelled to the UK on the student visa yet. Does anyone know how this can work? It looks like if I just apply the Skilled Worker Visa they will then withdraw ...