Regex:


Why call them sane, the people campaigning for Tinubu and Atiku? No sane person will ever let them have a say in the society let alone campaign for them.

hustla:


Do you think being in and applying from the UK positively affects chances of PR in other countries?

BorisJohnson:


You know why?
Because the UK (unlike Belgium and others) do not insist on ‘Blocked Accounts’ to show evidence of funds.

The folks who ignite paid emails after 2 days wants the visa to come out quick quick so that they can return the borrowed money to the owners.

LagosismyHome:


After going through student thread I cannot blame the UK for paid mail at all.... the guideline is 15 working day turn around. Just read some of the comments. Even after 2 days some people are doing paid email and chasing left and right . . ..

No realistic expectation that they should give the visa officer time to process application pr do checks . No consideration that they are not the only applicants ooo. That the visa officer is working on others so there should give some allowance. From the comments you get the sense of once they apply I want answer now now now now... they should put paid email, even double the amount self ...lol .. because even with it, I smh at the chasing so its not even deterring people

ukay2:


I really don't know why people are complaining....its not a must to japaa to any country. Its a personal decision.

BorisJohnson:


You know why?
Because the UK (unlike Belgium and others) do not insist on ‘Blocked Accounts’ to show evidence of funds.

The folks who ignite paid emails after 2 days wants the visa to come out quick quick so that they can return the borrowed money to the owners.

justwise:


University accommodation is available for those who know what they are doing but people don't usually go for university accommodation because its more expensive and you will asked to pay for at least a semester which is not good for those with untouchable loan

zeedof:
Dear Nairaland in abroad. Please kindly share me the advantages and disadvantages of these two countries (UK and Canada) and which one will you advice me to choose..

I have wife and daughter if this needs for consideration

Thank you in advance

Viruses:
But the Nigerian economy benefits from the repatriation of forex from immigrants.
The immigrants themselves live a higher quality of life than they would in their home land.
So it's a win win situation.

You don't expect these countries to promote immigration into their lands if it won't benefit them because countries are not charity organisations.

justwise:


It does have an advantage

justwise:

Seeing those two running to become a president makes me sick to the stomach, and those supporting them? Special place in hell for them.

justwise:


That is exactly the problem,i will not be surprised if the cost of paid email goes up.

Regex:


Honestly, I have given up on Nigeria and making the right choice of president

Chreze:
If you are having visa delay, you might wanna try contacting your MP. I contacted mine, with a clear explanation of how the delay has frustrated me and resulted to losing opportunities. She replied sympathizing and apologized for the difficulty. She contacted the home office and the next day my visa approval mail was in. One of these days when I am in better mood I will tell the full story. But in summary.

Visa was delayed for over 4 months. Wrote different visa department’s (verification, complaint and complaint review), only complaint replied and apologized with a partial promise that didn’t come thru. And yes you miss offers but it is not clearly stated that they are not moving on for the visa thing.

One of the company told me, to apply for the new visa and let them know when it’s out (that’s after I have told them it will be out in a short time because one of my friend got in 48hrs and another in 10days, so I assumed 1month max). Well long story short, after 2months I just comot mind. 4months later, after the visa came, I wrote them and as you will guess no reply (me am not surprised)

2nd company story was painful, but I can’t really blame them. After two core technical interviews with manager and his own manager (lead). Both manager and lead were very ok. The visa delay story came later after I had earlier stated that I had the right to work. Well my visa story led to the lead discussing with the company about it and as you can guess, story changed.

Like I said, one of these days I will tell the whole story about how frustrating the whole situation was. Even my loving neighbor couldn’t do anything as he confirmed and his company will need a valid visa to accept a foreigner. For the home office format that you can work/ get a job while waiting visa decision. I believe that will only work if you were in the company before you applied for renewal. Most companies don’t understand that and are not willing to risk anything for you.

It was the most frustrating time of my life as I hate being handicapped in a situation. But hey, that’s life, like we say in Nigeria “We Move”.

bigtt76:
Please what type of visa were you applying for? I thought the company engaging you issues you with CoS which in turn you use for your visa application right?

Chreze:

Graduate visa. All the story of providing your Unique application number (UAN) in replacement for share code is trash. Very few people understand what that is. Most company want share code for proof.

If the visa department /Home office is really out to make life easier, they would provide a form of proof “ something to show to employer that you have the right to work”. Just like share code. I went bloody on my mail to the MP, if she had issues with Home office before, I gave her enough proof to kill them. I gave her dates of all my mails to different department, their replies and the ones they ignored.

I am just getting over everything. One day I will tell all the story. Even the yeye customer support center that one of the lady told me “if you are not accepted by one company, then try another company” as if e easy to pass interview for job. No wahala sha, na where I de find better life for my pikin. God de

TheGuyFromHR:


Basically, when you have an outstanding application with the Home Office, a company needs your UAN so they can contact the HO and get the so-called statutory excuse, i.e. evidence that they are allowed to employ you pending the outcome of your visa application.

Usually, it is only an employer that really wants you very much that will employ you at that stage, because to them it's basically tantamount to your needing sponsorship and a COS. Most often, it's employers which have already employed you prior to your having to change your visa that go checking with the HO when your right to work expires and you are in the process of renewing/replacing it.

And yes, not all employers are up to speed with all immigration rules. Some simply just want to play it as safe as possible: - either British or Irish passport or ILR, nothing else, because they don't even want to come close to anything that could involve them with immigration matters. Glad it worked out in the end, but the call centre lady was right - you can't do anything other than to keep trying other employers.

Chreze:

Graduate visa. All the story of providing your Unique application number (UAN) in replacement for share code is trash. Very few people understand what that is. Most company want share code for proof.

If the visa department /Home office is really out to make life easier, they would provide a form of proof “ something to show to employer that you have the right to work”. Just like share code. I went bloody on my mail to the MP, if she had issues with Home office before, I gave her enough proof to kill them. I gave her dates of all my mails to different department, their replies and the ones they ignored.

I am just getting over everything. One day I will tell all the story. Even the yeye customer support center that one of the lady told me “if you are not accepted by one company, then try another company” as if e easy to pass interview for job. No wahala sha, na where I de find better life for my pikin. God de

Munamoqel:
oyinbos na smooth criminals . Milking the japa student's steady . dashing out Visa to revive their sick economy ! Visa fees , tution deposit ,IHS fees ,flight tickets ,paid mail ,hotel ,rent Anbnb ,Airport taxi . This how to stimulate an economy !

bigtt76:
those wey get liver de do Super Priority or Priority ...big boys and gehs wen wan japa on empty POF. I pray next September is not difficulty to those applying then cos things fit hard. On some telegram forum you could see its like people don't research about the schools anymore - they just find out the initial deposit, an agent apply for them and boom off the go ....those will be the set of Naijas that would drop out of school deliberately in the UK. Sad!

darknessbegone:


This is the problem I have with a lot of students going to study in the UK. For example, I know for a fact in my class, more than 70% of them can’t get a job with the degree because they have no idea of what they are studying. It infuriates me a lot.

And when I ask them why this course, didn’t you check it out before applying, are you telling me you didn’t go through the course modules explained in details on the university website before applying? They take it really really personal.

Imagine a class where almost 50% are having one resit or the other in just a semester, and then some resitting three to four modules in one semester.

It really touches my soul because I have no idea what they will do after the course after spending so much money to get degree that they can’t use.

darknessbegone:


This is the problem I have with a lot of students going to study in the UK. For example, I know for a fact in my class, more than 70% of them can’t get a job with the degree because they have no idea of what they are studying. It infuriates me a lot.

And when I ask them why this course, didn’t you check it out before applying, are you telling me you didn’t go through the course modules explained in details on the university website before applying? They take it really really personal.

Imagine a class where almost 50% are having one resit or the other in just a semester, and then some resitting three to four modules in one semester.

It really touches my soul because I have no idea what they will do after the course after spending so much money to get degree that they can’t use.

bigtt76:
forex wey dem de recycle for the abroad there Na Naira de change hands instead

Amarathripple0:

Hmm that’s interesting, I may have to read up on this. it’s a good thing that I’ll be transitioning to a UK license soon anyway, and I’d just review the insurance to reflect the new license when I get one.

bigtt76:
It is saddening really. Some students had agents recommending courses for them and contract out SOP for submission. You now have contractors handling school assignments for these students. No joy with these guys at all.

Ayowolebami:


Their school is saying the 30hrs is FREE for nursery as against 15hrs and not asking me for a dime/code but anyone with code will provide to the school and school will claim back their money from council as the subsidy is from the school's pocket.

This subsidy gangan is what I'm trying to clarify cause my understanding is that 2-4yrs in nursery is 15hrs free for everyone so I'm asking if anyone knows anything about the said subsidy. The woman who attended to me said she once worked in Oldham and it's 15hrs for nursery there but most schools in Manchester is 30hrs FREE even for nursery.

tshoboy:

I am in same situation in Salford. I am calling the council directly tomorrow. So you might want to call Manchester council too. I will ask them for an email/letter to that effect sef, so one can use in the future.

LagosismyHome:
Has anyone rented a flat above a shop before. ..ie a restaurant. Care to share your experience...

I am seeing one for some friends relocating from naija. The rental price is less but I am sure there would be a catch living above a shop

WhiteWolfe:


Bro, is Salford not in Manchester?

LaXxOnebody:
I'd like to connect with you Sir. I'm sure I can gain from your Newcastle experience. @June232022