₦airaland Forum

lavida001:
Omo naija matter just tire me. Not a single thing is working. I don give up for a better Nigeria.

wallg123:
career politicians looking for the next best meal. If anything I think it makes reform weaker

Santa2:
@AKALAMAGBO Congratulatios Baba!! We dey come wash the house ooh. share your sentiments with regards to buying despite the whole immigration brouhaha, worse case if kasala burst I sell am or rent am. Factored this in when I was buying, made sure it was in an ideal location, few mins from train station (48 mins into central london) and amenities. God go help all of us. Congrats once again.

Goke7:
These are kind of stories me I love to see, read and thanks for sharing. More wins ahead and please come back to share more.

However, for some others, they don’t like to hear or see such things. What they want to hear is how immigrants will be driven out to go back to Naija and suffer, hence, when they read anyone doing well, they are angry and will start all manner of accusations of being boastful, proud or looking down on others. They became angrier to hear that immigrants were migrating to other places too, to do even better 😂 (that’s the one that amazes me the most, despite them leaving their precious UK for them). The stories they want to see are the next set of restrictions or rules to send people away. Only those who aren’t discerning enough think they wish others well when it’s actually the opposite. (They will deceptively claim they are not against immigration, bla bla bl, and all other crap 😂)

Once again, congratulations on your huge achievement, and I'm encouraged to know that folks on this thread are beginning to see through all those who post out of a genuine concern for the advancement of immigrants. Cheers, and I can’t wait to hear more success stories from you and others as well.

Raalsalghul:
I've never seen a set of immigrants that's as derided as the Boris wave.

On one hand, you have government calling you 'low skilled' with 'micky mouse' degrees and the other hand we have other set of immigrants calling you 'riff raffs.'

Talk about a double whammy.

ehizario2012:
In my opinion, instead of even welcoming thoughts of increasing increasing ILR eligibility from five years, I'll say the UK can take away "benefits" from ILR and retain them for citizens. The average legal immigrant is not interested in benefits, most need the ILR just to get away from the shackles of CoS. Immigrants are ready to work hard, pay taxes, contribute to the society, while also saving up for their future. Citizenship eligibility can be increased to 20 years, that shouldn't be a problem. I don't think the average legal immigrant cares so much about citizenship.

giselle237:
You won’t make any mistakes. Stay confident and ignore the naysayers. Even here in the UK, in the field of paediatrics, moms are recognised as the primary caregivers for their children, and your situation will be no different.
Mothers often have a deeper understanding of their child's needs, routines, and emotions, which puts them in a unique position to make important decisions about education, healthcare, and overall upbringing. You know your child best, and your instinct and knowledge will guide you in making the right choices for her future.
In your current situation, continue to advocate for your child's best interests, regardless of what others may say; their opinions don’t define your capabilities or choices this far.
Remember, you are the key to your child’s happiness and well-being. It’s not about grandparents or anyone else on Nairaland; it's about you. Surround yourself with supportive people in this time you are alone and seek professional advice if needed.
Get a solicitor. Goodluck.

Zahra29:
Very baffling how complicated and restrictive Nigeria's visa process is. Don't they need/want immigrants and all the immense value they bring?

Hopefully Jedisco and Goke will admonish them to open up their borders and create more liberal immigration policies..

Zahra29:
The first raft of immigration reforms announced in the White Paper are being put forward to Parliament today , with implementation set from July 22.

Summary of new policies:

- raising the skills threshold for Skilled Worker visas, removing 111 eligible occupations


- closing the social care worker visa route to overseas recruitment in response to widespread abuse and exploitation

- only allowing time-limited access below degree level through a targeted immigration salary list and temporary shortage list, for critical roles only, with strict requirements for sectors to grow domestic skills

- commissioning the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to conduct a review of the temporary shortage list including occupations, salaries and benefits

- Workers in occupations on the temporary shortage list will no longer be able to bring dependants and will not be permitted salary and visa fee discounts.

- The occupations included on the List are time-limited until the end of 2026 and will only remain beyond that date if the independent Migration Advisory Committee recommend it.



https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-immigration-reforms-delivered-to-restore-order-and-control

Zahra29:
Erm no, that's not how it works. Location matters.

Do you think the government can afford to house tens of thousands of migrants in towns where 3 bed properties average >> £600k like many parts of the south east? Never mind the fierce opposition they would face from the residents of these areas (including MPs).

Nope, they strategically house them in much cheaper areas. They even tried to rehouse the survivors of the tragic 2017 Grenfell fire away from Kensington and even London, because the Grenfell site is prime real estate and the council saw an opportunity to tear it down and privatise it instead of retaining it for social housing use.

Residents in a £500,000 Hull estate were 'blindsided' as Afghan refugees were placed in brand-new homes.

Locals say the lack of transparency and potential impact on property values has sparked anger and confusion. pic.twitter.com/MRNVv0oXVz

— GB News (@GBNEWS) June 24, 2025

AKALAMAGBO:
I get that.

It’s now like “needles in haystack” for past and present government to find a lasting solution controlling migration by boats…

As much as they’ve been able to control legal migration, the other seem difficult/challenging ..

I wonder what reform plan would be.

Zahra29:
Erm no, that's not how it works. Location matters.

Do you think the government can afford to house tens of thousands of migrants in towns where 3 bed properties average >> £600k like many parts of the south east? Never mind the fierce opposition they would face from the residents of these areas (including MPs).

Nope, they strategically house them in much cheaper areas. They even tried to rehouse the survivors of the tragic 2017 Grenfell fire away from Kensington and even London, because the Grenfell site is prime real estate and the council saw an opportunity to tear it down and privatise it instead of retaining it for social housing use.

Zahra29:
Iranians have been crossing the English channel in their tens of thousands since Covid. It's not a new phenomenon.

Thankfully I don't live anywhere near Dover, Clacton or any of the areas earmarked to house irregular migrants.

Also, Labour is proposing moving them out of hotels and into rental accommodation paid for by the government.

jedisco:
Hehe.. It's not a major issue. A year down the line, you it wouldn't be a bother. It's still within the wider range

With my recent purchase, only one solicitor among the three I contacted gave a quote below 2k.
When I purchased my place a few years ago, this was my quote.

jedisco:
To me its a bit high. My recent purchase even as a ltd co was under 2k and the solicitors have been responsive.

Goke7:
Ignorance is the issue, am sure those who are thinking 10 years is not an issue are not aware of recent changes to sponsorship by employers

1. Cost of assigning a COS is now over £500 from 299 and this is now in force

2. In the white paper just released the cost of immigration skills charge paid by employers to sponsor any worker will now go up by 32% currently it’s £1000 per year so sponsoring a worker for 5 years is £5000 now that will go up by 32%

3. In the white paper too for any employer to sponsor they must show evidence of investment and training of citizens before they can be approved to sponsor and that’s where the home office will be waiting to deny employers to assign COS.

So going forward it will be more difficult for employers to sponsor and that’s where the catch of this new proposed policy is to ensure not many will make it to the finish line of 10 years and let’s be real how many employers with all the cost implications will be ready to sponsor for a whopping 10 years and how easy will it be to get new employers to switch sponsorship so those saying they are willing to work for 10 years am not sure they understand this new policy thoroughly perhaps they need to go and study that white paper before they go open their wide mouth like that Tanimu guy 😂

elengine:
5 years ILR qualification will be based on the following factors;
Age
Salary
English exam
Education
Field of work

If you can score good point here, then proceed to part 2 which is 10 years route.

Mortgage might be a factor to consider.

Lexusgs430:
They think the British would adopt their own '' Ghana must go situation ''...... 🤣😂

Raalsalghul:
Lol, both applies.

Reminds me of that Chinua Achebe proverb again:

'Eneke the bird says that since men have learned to shoot without missing, he has learned to fly without perching'

ehizario2012:
For me, the key take away is that relocation/Japa should be seen as a means to an end and never an end in itself. I'll say Nigerians (especially those without settled status) in the UK should be interested in politics back home, who rules, who wins elections etc because there's indeed no place like home. I'll say Nigerians in the UK should save save and save/invest for the rainy day, keep developing yourselves and earning transferrable skills/degrees, live a modest life and approach mortgages with caution. No place like home.

jedisco:
Stumbled upon this thread on Reddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/HousingUK/s/IIJStJhg0h



Overall, I'm happy with my choice- but if buying again would be sure to again ask for the location of SH and try to keep my distance.

rock86:
Who has flown Qatar airways, what should I be preparing for please?

Zahra29:
It's there - pages 41 and 42:

Toor… 😊

They've also said that they won't reverse the student and care dependant bans.

Cyberknight:
It's Starmy weather ahead!

https://labour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Labour-Party-manifesto-2024.pdf

mizGene:
Pls who can reshare the website for booking quick dates for EU visas?