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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 1:25pm On Nov 13, 2023
Bourne007:
Any applicant can be on any visa category. The system asking about his/her dependant is usually standard and doesn't technically mean they have to be on a dependant visa.


I've heard about people going for biometrics appointments for visa extension and renewal and not being allowed to proceed because of the absence of the dependant, the problem is that once you indicate the dependant in the application, the person needs to show up, ok even if the dependant is not going to be included in the application, what will the applicant state as the reason of not including the applicant!

Maybe those who have done such an application should provide the answer, Am only speaking from the experience of others close to me
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by lavida001: 1:29pm On Nov 13, 2023
Goke7:


I've heard about people going for biometrics appointments for visa extension and renewal and not being allowed to proceed because of the absence of the dependant, the problem is that once you indicate the dependant in the application, the person needs to show up, ok even if the dependant is not going to be included in the application, what will the applicant state as the reason of not including the applicant!

Maybe those who have done such an application should provide the answer, Am only speaking from the experience of others close to me

Divorce, separation 🤷🏾‍♂️
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by pretty1986: 1:32pm On Nov 13, 2023
justwise:


His backside will be off N0 10 next general election for sure
pls like when will be Next General Election?.Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by lavida001: 1:48pm On Nov 13, 2023
Lexusgs430:


Nothing good, comes easy .......😁

If it's too easy, é go be like setup.....😜

Ok 2 Baba
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(m): 1:54pm On Nov 13, 2023
pretty1986:
pls like when will be Next General Election?.Thanks

28 January 2025
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 2:03pm On Nov 13, 2023
Well .. . All these half baked stories sha cheesy .. Hearsay isn't the official guidelines is it? All visa forms will definitely ask you about your dependant(s) but there's a section on the form about 'applying and non-applying dependants' (can't recall the exact words). And if their dependant is not applying, you simply state the reason(s) why.

Couples are allowed to be on separate visa categories if they wish to.

Goke7:


I've heard about people going for biometrics appointments for visa extension and renewal and not being allowed to proceed because of the absence of the dependant, the problem is that once you indicate the dependant in the application, the person needs to show up, ok even if the dependant is not going to be included in the application, what will the applicant state as the reason of not including the applicant!

Maybe those who have done such an application should provide the answer, Am only speaking from the experience of others close to me

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Strata1716: 2:17pm On Nov 13, 2023
lavida001:


In summary don’t sleep with a woman who has been drinking. Even if you want to make sure you record it when she gave the consent either through Voice note or video.

Consent can be withdrawn at anytime so a voice note or video before sex doesn’t really do anything
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by lavida001: 2:24pm On Nov 13, 2023
Strata1716:


Consent can be withdrawn at anytime so a voice note or video before sex doesn’t really do anything

Noted
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(m): 2:33pm On Nov 13, 2023
Strata1716:


Consent can be withdrawn at anytime so a voice note or video before sex doesn’t really do anything


It will help a great deal, She can withdraw consent at any point then make rape allegation and by default the authority is likely to believe her

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by tushqueen(f): 2:34pm On Nov 13, 2023
Tier4Dependant:


So I reached out to my HR and this is the reply, however I have been advised that I double check with the home office and I will do that.

I also know for a fact that my trust provides our bank shifts. I know some Trusts uses agency like NHSP etc to run their bank but ours is not the case.

Thanks for your input once again.


I also have a question on this, what's a standard week referenced by the HO is it Sun-Sat or Mon-Sun, because I usually wonder if overtime hours are calculated as an average over a number of weeks.

Like if taking overtime on sat and sun for instance -24hrs overtime counts as 1week. It's just not very clear
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by tushqueen(f): 2:36pm On Nov 13, 2023
jedisco:


This is long well established.

Extra work done with your employer does not count towards your 20hr limit.

Are you sure about this, any link or policy to read?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 3:19pm On Nov 13, 2023
Thewritingnerd:


The problem is cos in Nigeria nobody gives two hoots about rape cases or consent PLUS they know that “nothing will happen”.

Speak about consent to most young men in Nigeria and watch them laugh in your face and say “boya make you sef no start wetin you can’t finish”. That ill-behavior is why you’ll see people giving back-handed advice when they’re immigrating. Only then will they suddenly know what consent and rape is. But I guess this young man’s depravity must be beyond measure to not even think of the consequences of his acts in a a country he’s an immigrant in. Only God knows how many he has done back home and not even a complaint was lodged because “nothing will happen”.


We should be careful not to reflect the ill of one person against a group moreso when the evidence doesn't point to that.

Stereotypes against blacks moreso immigrants are well established. Oddly, I just stumbled upon an expose by Sky that showed the profile of a white lady was almost 40% likely to get a positive reponse while house hunting compared to a profile by a black lady even though all other variables were theame. If you ask the racist landlords, they'd point to a newspaper article to satisfy their stereotypes that black women are ...

Nigeria like every nation has its problems which should be addressed. Regarding rape, there is a significantly more worrisome rape issue in India, Pakistan and many Asian or Arab nations but we don’t go about seeing every Indian man as a potential rapist that needs to be constantly reminded of its repercussions so he doesn't go rouge.

A single person did wrong- he had been jailed. Reasonably so. That he is black/Nigerian does not reflect on us all.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 3:22pm On Nov 13, 2023
tushqueen:


Are you sure about this, any link or policy to read?

It's long established and hasn't changed to the best of my memory

You could check the rules for 'taking on additional work' for those on skilled visa. If it's not clear, then could call/email UKVI.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 4:14pm On Nov 13, 2023
Bourne007:
Well .. . All these half baked stories sha cheesy .. Hearsay isn't the official guidelines is it? All visa forms will definitely ask you about your dependant(s) but there's a section on the form about 'applying and non-applying dependants' (can't recall the exact words). And if their dependant is not applying, you simply state the reason(s) why.

Couples are allowed to be on separate visa categories if they wish to.


beg your pardon, am not talking about half-baked stories here, am talking about people am close to and was in the know about the entire process, I did not attack your viewpoint as I was just explaining what I know, let's always be patient to listen to each other before conclusions. Thank you

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Xtension18(m): 4:19pm On Nov 13, 2023
Please Gurus in the house can you advice, a skilled worker visa (care) that was submitted in the first week of September and till now I haven’t gotten any response from UKVI, please what can I do to get an update? Thank you
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hustla(m): 4:33pm On Nov 13, 2023
jedisco:


A single person did wrong- he had been jailed. Reasonably so. That he is black/Nigerian does not reflect on us all.


Just tired of the whole stereotype even though the offender has been sentenced accordingly

Not excusing molestation in any form but India is literally the rape capital of the world but you don't see them making noise about it in the UK

With what I've seen on Twitter in the last few days, you'll think every Nigerian guy in the UK is a rapist

angry

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by MichaelUde: 4:39pm On Nov 13, 2023
lavida001:


What’s the name you call rent again?

Guys let’s come together and talk about this rent thing. I have paid over 10k on rent for a single room and each time I think about it it gets me very mad.

How do we break free cos I can’t continue paying this money monthly
.

You fit opt for Suella Braverman's lifestyle choice.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by MichaelUde: 4:42pm On Nov 13, 2023
Goke7:


I've heard about people going for biometrics appointments for visa extension and renewal and not being allowed to proceed because of the absence of the dependant, the problem is that once you indicate the dependant in the application, the person needs to show up, ok even if the dependant is not going to be included in the application, what will the applicant state as the reason of not including the applicant!

Maybe those who have done such an application should provide the answer, Am only speaking from the experience of others close to me

Not quite the case.
As someone else said, anyone can be in any visa category, even if you write say you get dependant, you fit still proceed without that dependant showing up.

That's why there are separate forms for dependant partner and dependant child and every person go fill one. You fit apply and complete the application process with or without your partner and/or children.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(m): 5:11pm On Nov 13, 2023
hustla:



Just tired of the whole stereotype even though the offender has been sentenced accordingly

Not excusing molestation in any form but India is literally the rape capital of the world but you don't see them making noise about it in the UK

With what I've seen on Twitter in the last few days, you'll think every Nigerian guy in the UK is a rapist

angry

You get to know that because people talk about it the same way Nigeria rape cases are all over the net
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Estroller: 5:46pm On Nov 13, 2023
bigtt76:
Yes but I thought its optional to formally apply for a dependent despite adding him or her to the application?

I'm asking this because of the perceived restrictions on additional work time while on the skilled worker visa and also setting up a business compared to the post study work visa which kind of allow all of these without restrictions.

Thanks for your response though.



The restrictions you mentioned do not apply to skilled worker dependant visa
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Raalsalghul: 5:55pm On Nov 13, 2023
jedisco:


We should be careful not to reflect the ill of one person against a group moreso when the evidence doesn't point to that.

Stereotypes against blacks moreso immigrants are well established. Oddly, I just stumbled upon an expose by Sky that showed the profile of a white lady was almost 40% likely to get a positive reponse while house hunting compared to a profile by a black lady even though all variables were same. If you ask the racist landlords, they'd point to a newspaper article to satisfy their stereotypes that black women are ...

Nigeria like every nation has its problems which should be addressed. Regarding rape, there is a significantly more worrisome rape culture in India, Pakistan and many Asian or Arab nations but we don’t go about seeing every Indian man as a potential rapist that needs to be constantly reminded of its repercussions

A single person did wrong- he had been jailed. Reasonably so. That he is black/Nigerian does not reflect on us all.

Cc: Gerrard59
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Stevepop: 6:00pm On Nov 13, 2023
Hi everyone,
We are planning on travelling to Nigeria in December and will be the first time going home with our little one (under two). Just need any practical guidance on malaria prevention while in Nigeria. I checked Boots travel advisory and they do not have anything for under-twos. Thank you.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Stevepop: 6:01pm On Nov 13, 2023
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hustla(m): 6:09pm On Nov 13, 2023
justwise:


You get to know that because people talk about it the same way Nigeria rape cases are all over the net

Yet to see whole articles the way India's own is rampant, can dig 10 for you relating to India within 5 mins

We literally had to be escorting Naija ladies to the store back in Hyderabad in 2015. After 7PM,if you go out alone, anything your eye see, just take it like that

It was that bad
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by moshuur(m): 6:13pm On Nov 13, 2023
Pls...I kept seeing different credit score here.
Let's say someone has 700 credit score, what does it mean?
Does it mean 700 pounds will be on his credit card if he gets the credit card?

Or what exactly is the credit score for...

Thank you
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by missjekyll: 6:30pm On Nov 13, 2023
Did you? May i ask why?

Before you answer, look at your gross salary, then look at your tax. Its a huge chunk, isnt it. Now imagine Bonzo taking that tax from you and immediately handing it to his mates.

Did you know anyone who died during covid? What if I told you they would more likely than not,still be alive today if not for Bonzo? He refused to attend COBRA meetings. He also bought fake PPE with a huge markup which remain unused till today.

Pray tell what do you like about this man?
pretty1986:
pls I want Rishi to follow her too.and I want Boris Johnson to come back.I love his administration
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by lavida001: 6:30pm On Nov 13, 2023
hustla:


Yet to see whole articles the way India's own is rampant, can dig 10 for you relating to India within 5 mins

We literally had to be escorting Naija ladies to the store back in Hyderabad in 2015. After 7PM,if you go out alone, anything your eye see, just take it like that

It was that bad

When it comes to rape Indians crazy gan. Read a story one time where they gang rape a lady in a train.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by missjekyll: 6:34pm On Nov 13, 2023
https://www.lloydsbank.com/understanding-credit/what-is-a-credit-score-how-does-a-credit-score-work.html
moshuur:
Pls...I kept seeing different credit score here.
Let's say someone has 700 credit score, what does it mean?
Does it mean 700 pounds will be on his credit card if he gets the credit card?

Or what exactly is the credit score for...

Thank you

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by moshuur(m): 6:35pm On Nov 13, 2023
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Zahra29: 6:36pm On Nov 13, 2023
hustla:



Just tired of the whole stereotype even though the offender has been sentenced accordingly

Not excusing molestation in any form but India is literally the rape capital of the world but you don't see them making noise about it in the UK

With what I've seen on Twitter in the last few days, you'll think every Nigerian guy in the UK is a rapist

angry

A few years ago there were entire main stream news segments focused on the rape culture in India. Channel 4, BBC etc...there was a massive spotlight on how and why gang rape is endemic over there.

There's also been a lot of news coverage on the rape and grooming gangs in north England that were mostly men from South Asian origin.

England earned itself a reputation as the drunk,disorderly man of Europe because of a relatively small cohort of football yobs who would travel for games and drink and cause trouble - due to the attention they received in both state and international media.

Speaking about these 2 rape cases involving Nigerians does not mean that every Nigerian man is being painted with the same brush. It's an important discussion to be had because who knows how many people have gained insight on what is considered inappropriate sexual behaviour in UK/Europe. Even just being aware of the serious consequences is enough to make some think twice or more.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by moshuur(m): 6:38pm On Nov 13, 2023
lavida001:
A study should be done on how the Indians are dominating Uk.
Aswear....💯.
....and I was like how these guys take plenty for here (couple of minutes ago)
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Santa2: 6:56pm On Nov 13, 2023
florixi:
Dear people of God ,

Please,I need your input on how to contact the Home Office for an application within the UK on my situation.

My family and I applied to switch to a Tier 2 visa since August. My wife, who is the main applicant, got her visa early in October, while i and the children's visas are still not yet out. This is the 11th week of these applications. i am really worried because our Tier 4 had already expired in late October.

I have successfully completed my MSc, and i am supposed to start working full time now, but this delay is not helping as most of the work i demanding my share code.

I have called the HO, they only told me to send mail to the complaint, which I did two weeks ago. Still no feedback yet. This is really frustrating; what else can i do to address this? Has anyone experienced this before? I need the best advice, please. I am tired of checking my email.


I was in same shoes like you, mine took over 8months, Contacted MP and all. MP sent back a copy of response from HO stating backlog issues. Although mine might have been self inflicted(maybe not). As at when I applied in October, My passport was expiring in December. After I got my New passport in June, I uploaded it, the new next day I got application successful email and got my brp a few days later. Good thing I was already working so my employers just needed to cofirm with HO.

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