Hello guys, thanks for being solution providers on this platform. please I am a student and my husband who is my defendant got a job with a company that sponsor tier 2 visa, but they stated during the interview process that they wont be sponsoring for his role as its not a senior role but would only provide documentation when he wants to renew or apply for postgraduate visa. Our visa is expiring next year and we are thinking of asking the company to provide us with COS while we bear the financial burden of the process, but we are skeptical as we do not know if it is okay to make such request. I just need advice your and opinions, is there anyone that has done this before? Is it a possibility?

japhethGold:
I am not surprised at your comment because this is how Africans and blacks behave. They do not believe in any services offered by their fellow blacks here; rather they believe in the quackery services offered to them by Indians, Parkistani and the Easter Europeans. So keep up with this mentality and lets see how it will lead to the growth of the black community in the UK.

Anyway, for your information, I teach and coach tax to candidates preparing for ALL the tax exams of the professional bodies that you have mentioned. I live and breathe UK tax laws- even corporation tax laws which are very complex let alone individual income tax laws.

I also have an interesting disruptive project on tax coming up in partnership with a UK University in Birmingham to deliver a Robotic tax Advisor that will interact with taxpayers and advise them as well as file taxes o their behalf autonomously. This project is receiving the backing of HMRC. Yes, is proudly Black project- an initiative that will make human tax advisors jobless as it will use Artificial intelligence to deliver impeccable personalized tax experience and services at a fraction of the cost charged by human advisors.

And maybe the white tax advisors you worship and celebrate, I sat in the class with them to study finance in the UK during my Master degree here and achieved a record high GPA that now white man or Asian has achieved at Birmingham University Finance Department. I also passed my Chartered Institute of Management Accountants CIMA professional exams in a single siting without a re-sit.

Also, you attacked my accounting body in the UK which shows real ignorance on your part of accounting profession in the UK. Please follow this link https://www.frc.org.uk/auditors/professional-oversight/oversight-of-the-accountancy-profession to check on the website of accounting industry regulatory agency in the UK called Financial Reporting Council (FRC); you will see the list of accounting bodies in the UK whose members are authorized to practice accountancy in the country. My professional Accounting Body, CIMA UK is No. 3 on the list.

I would have kept quiet at your missiles of vilification, but I was compelled to correct this malicious de-marketing to keep the records straight. And, sometimes it is good to blow your trumpet, so I have blown mine. Thank you for creating the stage for me to let people know more about me on this platform.

Thank for this. About 2mths ago, I echoed the same point you/your link states about ACCA being very crucial in the UK as opposed to ICAN, but och12 argued against this same point. As I no be accountant, I didn't argue it, but I have one particular accountant friend that won laurels in his ICAN journey here in Nigeria, went to South Africa for a B.comm and graduated summa cum laude, inducted into their hall of fame, all this after studying and graduating First class in Microbiology from Lasu ..He still did ACCA before moving to the UK, cos he knows wasup.

och12:
I beg to disagree. ICAN and ACCA are both backed by the IFRS standards.
Accounting/ Auditing in Nigeria is same as it is in the UK, so you need not have an ACCA qualification to get a good, full time accounting/ audit/ finance related offer in the UK. An ACCA qualification can be an added advantage, but with your ICAN, you will also be eligible for same opportunities.

Phil46:


Thank you very much for your response. I am not vaccinated - so no card to bring. I also sent an email to Egpytair Abuja office, asking if any COVID-related requirement is needed. They replied that it is not. That yellow fever vaccination is the only proof needed. So I will just get that.

Thanks so much.

Good! Way to go.
Once you get to the airport, the medical attendants will be the ones pestering you for a Yellow fever test/documentation.
Safe trip!

Kikspie:
Hello guys, thanks for being solution providers on this platform. please I am a student and my husband who is my defendant got a job with a company that sponsor tier 2 visa, but they stated during the interview process that they wont be sponsoring for his role as its not a senior role but would only provide documentation when he wants to renew or apply for postgraduate visa. Our visa is expiring next year and we are thinking of asking the company to provide us with COS while we bear the financial burden of the process, but we are skeptical as we do not know if it is okay to make such request. I just need advice your and opinions, is there anyone that has done this before? Is it a possibility?

It is possible, I know of someone who did something similar.

Kikspie:
Hello guys, thanks for being solution providers on this platform. please I am a student and my husband who is my defendant got a job with a company that sponsor tier 2 visa, but they stated during the interview process that they wont be sponsoring for his role as its not a senior role but would only provide documentation when he wants to renew or apply for postgraduate visa. Our visa is expiring next year and we are thinking of asking the company to provide us with COS while we bear the financial burden of the process, but we are skeptical as we do not know if it is okay to make such request. I just need advice your and opinions, is there anyone that has done this before? Is it a possibility?

It's not legal to pay for COS to be issued.

Still, nothing stops you from having a discussion where you explain why you want the COS as opposed to continuing with PGW visa, and then seeing if there's something that can be done on both ends e.g. a bond where you promise to pay back the money spent on the COS if you leave within a certain period.

The key thing is to approach the a manager you have a good relationship with and convince them, so they then take it up. It doesn't cost much so there shouldn't be an issue since they already have the license, ceteris parebus. Make it clear you're paying for your own visa/maintenance etc, but offering to pay for the COS itself to be issued is not something you should put down formally, like in an email.

Thank you so much or your response, we do not intend to pay for the COS but to request for it and pay for the visa application fees and NHS or any other fees involved. We believe that their reason for saying they wouldn't be sponsoring for the role is the financial aspect, because they are a global company and are one of those that sponsor skilled workers from other countries. Another concern is why do I need to pay for NHS during PGW visa application when my company provides me with private healthcare?

koonbey:


It's not legal to pay for COS to be issued.

Still, nothing stops you from having a discussion where you explain why you want the COS as opposed to continuing with PGW visa, and then seeing if there's something that can be done on both ends e.g. a bond where you promise to pay back the money spent on the COS if you leave within a certain period.

The key thing is to approach the a manager you have a good relationship with and convince them, so they then take it up. It doesn't cost much so there shouldn't be an issue since they already have the license, ceteris parebus. Make it clear you're paying for your own visa/maintenance etc, but offering to pay for the COS itself to be issued is not something you should put down formally, like in an email.

Kikspie:
Hello guys, thanks for being solution providers on this platform. please I am a student and my husband who is my defendant got a job with a company that sponsor tier 2 visa, but they stated during the interview process that they wont be sponsoring for his role as its not a senior role but would only provide documentation when he wants to renew or apply for postgraduate visa. Our visa is expiring next year and we are thinking of asking the company to provide us with COS while we bear the financial burden of the process, but we are skeptical as we do not know if it is okay to make such request. I just need advice your and opinions, is there anyone that has done this before? Is it a possibility?

If you do pay for COS, keep it between you and your husband at all times and not my even a best friend.
It's not legal to pay for your COS, and recently this is being used against many Africans who are getting their visas revoked. Its interesting how people report issues that they have not interest in

sgtponzihater1:


If you do pay for COS, keep it between you and your husband at all times and not my even a best friend.
It's not legal to pay for your COS, and recently this is being used against many Africans who are getting their visas revoked. Its interesting how people report issues that they have not interest in

Thank you so much or your response, we do not intend to pay for the COS but to request for it and pay for the visa application fees and NHS or any other fees involved. We believe that their reason for saying they wouldn't be sponsoring for the role is the financial aspect, because they are a global company and are one of those that sponsor skilled workers from other countries. Another concern is why do I need to pay for NHS during PGW visa application when my company provides me with private healthcare?

Kikspie:
Thank you so much or your response, we do not intend to pay for the COS but to request for it and pay for the visa application fees and NHS or any other fees involved. We believe that their reason for saying they wouldn't be sponsoring for the role is the financial aspect, because they are a global company and are one of those that sponsor skilled workers from other countries. Another concern is why do I need to pay for NHS during PGW visa application when my company provides me with private healthcare?

You should have that conversation with them then.

As to the bolded, that is the law - there are no ifs or buts. Even as tier 2(skilled worker), you'll pay the IHS regardless of whether your company provides private healthcare.

Exceptions are if you're on a healthcare worker visa in which case you won't pay at all* or if you or your spouse works for the NHS, in which case you can claim a refund later.

*not sure about this bit.

Kikspie:



Thank you so much or your response, we do not intend to pay for the COS but to request for it and pay for the visa application fees and NHS or any other fees involved. We believe that their reason for saying they wouldn't be sponsoring for the role is the financial aspect, because they are a global company and are one of those that sponsor skilled workers from other countries. Another concern is why do I need to pay for NHS during PGW visa application when my company provides me with private healthcare?

If it's IHS you mean, then that compulsory except for health and social care workers to the best of my knowledge.

All the best to your family.

koonbey:


You should have that conversation with them then.

As to the bolded, that is the law - there are no ifs or buts. Even as tier 2(skilled worker), you'll pay the IHS regardless of whether your company provides private healthcare.

Exceptions are if you're on a healthcare worker visa in which case you won't pay at all* or if you or your spouse works for the NHS, in which case you can claim a refund later.

*not sure about this bit.

okay. Thank you so much for your response.

sgtponzihater1:


If it's IHS you mean, then that compulsory except for health and social care workers to the best of my knowledge.

All the best to your family.

Okay. I appreciate your response

WHAT ARE EXEMPT INCOMES UNDER UK TAX LAWS?

Exempt incomes are non-taxable incomes that you are not required by law to let HMRC know about them, and you are not required to pay tax on them. This means that when you are filing your tax returns, you do not need to state them on your tax returns. This is legal as the law has exempted them from taxes.

I have provided a list of some of the exempt incomes below for your attention.
1. Interest income earned on your Individual Savings Account- ISAs.
2. Rent received from letting one room in a flat occupied by your family- achieved through the Rent -A-Room Scheme.
3. Interest earned from investment savings certificates offered National Savings & Investment (NS&I)- NS&I is a government department under Chancellor of Exchequer that encourages savings and investment among UK residents. The UK Government guarantees ALL investments made in NS&I products.
5. Income earned from lottery and gambling,
6. Foreign incomes made by UK residents who are not "Domiciled" in the UK.
7. Income earned from investment in UK government gilts or bonds.

The list is longer but I will stop here now. If your financial transactions are complicated and you need help with you tax planning, follow me on TikTok @japhethjev1 or chat me on whatsapp 07450278715.

Cheeers!

japhethGold:
Ok. Let me serve the deep I was avoiding a little.

The UK Tax law regarding property Income is very generous; I meant very generous in that it allows landlords who have arranged their property transactions intelligently to claim so many reliefs from the rental income they generate from their property.

The law allows individuals to claim relief on mortgage interest if the following conditions are met:
1. the property is not used by the owner as a family dwelling,
2. the property is rented out during the tax year and rent is earned,
3. Only the maximum of 20% of the annual mortgage interest paid can be claimed in tax relief.
4. This maximum relief of 20% is offset against the individual's tax liability to reduce the tax bill for the year.

So, these above conditions must be met for an individual to claim mortgage interest relief from HMRC.

I hope this helps.

All of this information is freely available online
Its not a secret - mortgage interest tax relief is available to buy to let landlords, although it's become much more restricted in the last few years

Bolded is statutory as per the laws of the land while the private healthcare signed up for you by your employer is because they know wassup and can't ford for you to fall ill

Kikspie:



Thank you so much or your response, we do not intend to pay for the COS but to request for it and pay for the visa application fees and NHS or any other fees involved. We believe that their reason for saying they wouldn't be sponsoring for the role is the financial aspect, because they are a global company and are one of those that sponsor skilled workers from other countries. Another concern is why do I need to pay for NHS during PGW visa application when my company provides me with private healthcare?

Good day guys! Pls I would be going to uk with my family this December, my sch campus is in london ! I need suggestions of cities we can get apartment that is not far to London and quite affordable . I also want to know if it’s possible for my dependent to get a car and start Uber or Uber Eat once we get to uk (n/b) he has Nigeria driving licence and the international driving licence he did here in naija ) don’t know if this is a better plan that working in factories and other odd jobs der thanks

Please can anyone confirm if indeed you get an IHS refund after working for NHS for 6 months? Student visa holder.

Please can anyone confirm if indeed you get an IHS refund after working for NHS for 6 months? Student visa holder.

Please can anyone confirm if indeed you get an IHS refund after working for NHS for 6 months? Student visa holder.

tblackE61:
Good day guys! Pls I would be going to uk with my family this December, my sch campus is in london ! I need suggestions of cities we can get apartment that is not far to London and quite affordable . I also want to know if it’s possible for my dependent to get a car and start Uber or Uber Eat once we get to uk (n/b) he has Nigeria driving licence and the international driving licence he did here in naija ) don’t know if this is a better plan that working in factories and other odd jobs der thanks

Prepare for the beast from the east. (cold weather).

tblackE61:
Good day guys! Pls I would be going to uk with my family this December, my sch campus is in london ! I need suggestions of cities we can get apartment that is not far to London and quite affordable . I also want to know if it’s possible for my dependent to get a car and start Uber or Uber Eat once we get to uk (n/b) he has Nigeria driving licence and the international driving licence he did here in naija ) don’t know if this is a better plan that working in factories and other odd jobs der thanks

You need to have private hire taxi insurance to drive for Uber or any other booking app. It forms part of your agreement with Uber. If you drive on your normal car insurance and an incident or accident happens, you will likely have claims repudiated (turned down)

You might also need a special insurance to use your personal car for food deliveries
See below (copied)

It is important to note that your standard car insurance policy will not cover you for delivering food from restaurants or takeaways to customers for payment. To be able to do that within the law, you will need to ensure that you have fast food delivery insurance, which is a form of hire and reward insurance.

Zahra29:


You need to have private hire taxi insurance to drive for Uber or any other booking app. It forms part of your agreement with Uber. If you drive on your normal car insurance and an incident or accident happens, you will likely have claims repudiated (turned down)

You might also need a special insurance to use your personal car for food deliveries
See below (copied)

It is important to note that your standard car insurance policy will not cover you for delivering food from restaurants or takeaways to customers for payment. To be able to do that within the law, you will need to ensure that you have fast food delivery insurance, which is a form of hire and reward insurance.

Thank you for ur swift response ! Pls how easy and costly is it to get this taxi insurance and other papers that would allow me do it

To those working in NHS, please how did you prepare for your interview? Were there general questions apart from the ones that were role-specific? Kindly help with information that will help in nailing the interview.

tushqueen:



I applied for a skilled worker visa on Thursday the 1st and got a feedback on Mon the 5th dec. It took only 2 working days and that was a standard visa application not priority.

I used the online biometric method not the travel to home office option though

Great. Thank you!

mizGene:
Hi guys,
Has anyone applied for a skilled visa using priority in the last couple of weeks? How long did it take?

I got mine in less than one full working day. Submitted the application on Friday past 4PM, uploaded statement on Saturday, and got the mail on Monday at 10;25 AM or so.

Standard. Switching from T4. App.

babajeje123:
To those working in NHS, please how did you prepare for your interview? Were there general questions apart from the ones that were role-specific? Kindly help with information that will help in nailing the interview.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBK9YMbtKzo Follow this man

AlphaUno:


Good! Way to go.
Once you get to the airport, the medical attendants will be the ones pestering you for a Yellow fever test/documentation.
Safe trip!

Thanks AlphaUno. I went out today, I just decided to branch at the airport and do it once. I took both yellow fever and polio and got my card already.

Zahra29:


All of this information is freely available online
Its not a secret - mortgage interest tax relief is available to buy to let landlords, although it's become much more restricted in the last few years

I'm sure you don't mean to demean the good work that the OP is doing right.