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Joyce27:
Thank you for your input. My wife decided to seek two lawyers advice in the Uk one of them said i don't need to show my pay slips since she will be sponsoring me and meets the requirements while the other one said i need to still have 6 months pay slips even if she is my sponsor. Just to be on the safe side we are going to wait and apply when my payslips complete.

Provided she earns more than £18600 and has worked with her employer for more than 5 months, your payslip is not needed. A lot of us here are successfully living with our British spouses and didnt include our payslips.

That being said, do what makes you feel comfy.

Lexusgs430:
Let's examine 2 scenarios -

1 - He does not work for the army anymore and not currently employed. Simply means he is not earning any money, and cannot fulfill the prerequisite to be currently employed and satisfy the figure stated......

2 - He left the army 3 weeks ago, and is currently employed. His current job pays above the required threshold. Going by recent rejections, he needs to be in continuous employment for 6 months (would it be with current employer or past or a combination of both)? I would say it's safer to apply on continuous employment with the same employer............

Yes I agree with this. Safer. They even state that he should be in continuous employment for 6 months (I think in the VAF 4 document).

justwise:
Has anybody successfully applied for spouse visa without council tax receipt included but added every other utility bills?

A friend asked me this question yesterday but I'm not sure if its possible

Yes I did. I only used tenancy agreement, letter from agency and letter from his housemate.

Lexusgs430:
The keyword is ' just'........ If using salaried employment, he must be in his present employment for 6 months (going by precedents of some recent rejections)

If you submit old pay slips from his previous employment, and portray it as current employment. The ECO puts a call through to the employer and they get information that he already left the employment (without mention in your application form) & your application form precedes his job change, how do you think your application would be viewed?

Great, that sorts out my confusion below

Aphrodite007:
Wait, I thought the sponsor is meant to have sustained one job for 6 months, so if he doesn’t work for the army anymore, will the application succeed?

Benuromi:
Yes, they can verify but they will not verify because they have already started what they want you to do as to make it valid. He can still take it to ( old company) any of their office to explain to them. It must be stamp and date. No two ways about it. You must not give them any reason to refuse you. Is better to do everything properly to get good result.

Wait, I thought the sponsor is meant to have sustained one job for 6 months, so if he doesn’t work for the army anymore, will the application succeed?

joygirl2017:
Sorry but why is she getting public funds if she meets financial requirements? Becos you not meant to get public funds.

I did wonder this but decided to wait for the experts to ask the question. I understand that his wife is the citizen and has access to funds, but I thought irrespective of that access, couples that are joined by a settlement aren’t still allowed to access public funds.

Anyway, I hope they overlook it in his second application Cos if there’s anything they hate, it’s immigrants touching their money, even though you are paying tax.

apostlejuly:
Aphrodite007 and justwise Thanks for all your contributions so far God bless...
Am about applying for my MSC program at the University of Roehampton, London,(pol sci)..
Can I work and save enough while schooling?
And what do u think i can do in other to be allowed to stay back after school?
I anticipate ur reply
Thanks

Hi.

1) Enough is relative. What’s enough to you might not be to me. Your choice of student work might be different from mine, the cost of living in London is diff from mine, your spending habit might be diff from mine. So the best person to answer this is you. Do remember that you legally have 20 hours to work as a student, during term time.

2) Legally, absolutely Nothing.. except you have badass programming skills.

Coolme506:
Hello house! Please this is urgent! I have never applied for a uk visa before , infact i just got my passport yesterday!
I got an invitation from my sister’s fience who is a citizen of uk to come and hdlp them arrange their marriage plans! He sent his account statment wich has about 6000 pounds and an invitation stating that he is is inviting me and will be responcible for my expensis. He also sent a copy of his passport. I am a web designer and run my own business! I have a minimum of 1million Naira in my own personal account statment! But i do not know the process required in getting a visa. I just know i will apply online! Please what are the documents i need to go with and ehat is the process like? And how long does it take to get the visa! Am stayimg for just one month! Please i just need a step by step guide and the documents am to go with!

There is a thread for this. Please search for it (maybe “uk visiting visa” thread). it has people that are better qualified to answer you.

humblemoi:
Hi madam, I have sorted the WhatsApp chat logs, but here is my question again, "Please can anyone advice me regarding submitting whatsapp CALL [/b]logs. Unfortunately, [b]my phone with an andriod IOS does not show contact number of the persons called. It simply shows name, time of call, duration spent on call and data sized used for call. Will this be okay to use?"

Thanks

Sorry I read in a rush.

Everybody’s own shows name, time of call.. Just munch it like that. I’ll advise you delete all the ones that aren’t your wife’s calls. Then just screen grab. It will show the different dates that you’ve called your wife. Do this every month. Provided they see consistent dates, that will do.

humblemoi:
Please can anyone advice me regarding submitting whatsapp call logs. Unfortunately, my phone with an andriod IOS does not show contact number of the persons called. It simply shows name, time of call, duration spent on call and data sized used for call. Will this be okay to use?

Google how to export whatsapp chat on android. I don’t use an android so I can’t tell you. You can also screengrab your chats and paste them on word documents 6 - 9 per page. It doesn’t matter if the number shoes or her pet name shows or her full name, they only care about consistency.

As for number of pages (everyone asks this), just use your initiative. Maybe 2 photos/pages per week or 4 per month. Your choice.

Joyce27:
Good evening everyone. Please i want some advice befor submitting for a spouse visa next month. My wife is going to be my sponsor and she will meet the £18600 requirement. The problem now is i can only provide 4 months pay slips from my work. Should I wait and get the 6 months pay slips even if she is going to be my sponsor? Thanks

If your wife is your sponsor and she earns more than £18600 you don’t need to show your payslips. If she earns less then you need your full 6 months, nothing less, to support her finances.

If your wife is your sponsor, she must have worked for her organisation for more than 6 months and have 6 months payslips.

Mizzfy:
Please i have a question, is it a red flag to change ones course for example Computer Science at undergraduate level and then Public health or Social Work at postgraduate level. Your advice will be appreciated.

As far as it’s not a scholarship and you have the complete tuition & maintenance, you can study theology after IT for all they care.

I say this Cos you have 99.8% chance of leaving the UK after your studies (especially as you aren’t even doing an IT course as a master’s), so they wouldn’t be worried about why you want to enter the country. This is unlike America that are strict about the course of study of their international students because they know many students pick easy courses just to enter and not leave their country.

Cent24:
Pls, someone should help me out with this :
Do UK schools accept NECO result?

To the best of my knowledge, NO. But I think laajiblik mentioned his NECO result one time. Anyway, the best people to give you answers are the ones you will be applying to, mail them and ask them.

Mamatukwas:
An African community does not exist here and in the next 2 towns. Area is 98% white with the other 2% being other nationals.

We are about an hour outside Glasgow in the Ayrshire/Kilmarnock/Irvine/Troon Zone.

I've only seen 1 other black person since we got here and the person just stopped by from Glasgow to buy something Lol.

sounds like we are in the same predicament it’s not easy o.

Geetrix:
Theory test is easy...do it before you start practicals.

I hate failing, although these days its become a normal thing, when you fail, you try again and don't give up, That said, I will advice to prepare for your theory with youtube videos and download the Paid DVLA theory test app and practice with it. Also buy the Highway code....You don't have to do this, but, generally the rules are actually there for your own safety, because if you jam somebody and they die, you will go to prison, so, you will be for the better with this.


I also advice you get a good driving school, the driving is for your own safety, don't see it as a waste of money, but as a game you have to pass...When you fail, you try again until you pass it. At the end of the day, you will be a safe and better driver for it and avoid accidents

Thanks dear. Everyone has actually advised this so I have to heed. Thankfully my job is close to my house, so I’ll just save enough money for a few months then splash it on the drive trainings, car docs and car. Eshe o!

wonlasewonimi:
I see a lot of roles for scrum master on jobserve. The secret is never to relent. It just takes one opportunity to have your big break.
Right now, everyone follow agile development processes, your skill set will always be in demand. When you have the time and money, go get your certified scrum master.

Thanks for the support boss, I’ll check the site out. For now I will hang my job search shoes for 6 months, build confidence, build UK work ethics, do some more certifications then apply with confidence for the bigger roles.

wonlasewonimi:
If you read my previous posts on this thread or the other one, we have discussed it in detail. The big point is you can't compete with oyinbos in areas where they have core skills... That's why the roles like accounting, customer services even now BAs are tough to break into. You have to go for technical stuff in IT. You see why so many foreign doctors, Asian programmers etc oyinbos won't compete much in those areas. And you will make your mullah

True. Having a skill that they possess can make it difficult for one to break into the same occupation, but since sponsorship isn’t needed, working in such roles is possible, it will just take time.

I’m into the tech side of BA (SCRUM software projects) which a lot of them don’t do, as they are more of finance BAs. So I still have leverage. I just searched for a month and gave up, lol, then jumped at this opportunity I have to keep me going till my dream job comes. Thanks for the support.

fatima04:
Thank you for this write up and tips, job search can be really frustrating and tiring with constant CV amendment and cover letter formulation.

I see jobs practically stating alll what I am experienced in handling, even following recruiters on LinkedIn and all, still nothing yet.

Also, having a driving license has been hindering sort of as one company said most of the jobs I would be suited for is based on site, so hopefully I get something soon.

Thanks again for d encouragement. All d best at ur new job

My dear, it’s over frustrating o! , I started thinking something was wrong with me, Nigeria that is hard, I got a job in less than 3 months, then UK that is meant to be easier seemed to be difficult. I was just grateful to God that at least I had a platform that even showed jobs, unlike Nigeria.

Please call them up. You will be surprised at how receptive they will be. Just call, introduce yourself and ask if you can speak to HR about vacancies (if you’re calling the company) but if you’re calling an agency, tell them that you would like to discuss a job you saw online, then mention it. They will personally give you their email for you to mail your CV, after which you can keep calling to find out what’s up. If they turn you down, ask them why (politely), that you need the info to improve your CV. As far as you’re speaking to them on the phone, they will most likely tell you why you were refused.

Please just call them iye. That’s what helped me. Best of luck with your job search.

newsheriffintown:
Please I will like to know if there is a sponsorship or free tuition for physically disable international student for b.s.c in any of the English speaking western country

OR his there any kind of program for disable student to access free education or less tuition fee

my parents dont have much money to spend and am not the only child but i can raise 100k ,the problem right now his maybe i get admission how do I pay for tuition because I don't see how my parent would be able to fund me

right now I have my waec and the schools in Nigeria are not wheelchair friendly and job after school is almost impossible

Please any of the guru should help a brother

Hi.

I’m not sure I have good news for you. The thing is you are not their citizen, so you don’t qualify for benefits due to disabilities. You can google to find information on any society that sponsors disabled people, however this will still be tied to intelligence.

You can apply to study abroad on scholarships according to your intelligence (not your disability). If you WAEC is good enough, write SAT and apply to America, they are better at giving scholarships. You can check for UK scholarships, but I’m not aware of any for undergraduates.

From me to you, I would advise you learn a skill and open a business for yourself. It could be making drinks or a car wash. I say this because I agree that Nigerian universities aren’t disability friendly, if however you can cope and you think a degree is what you need, fine.

LaaJiblik:
Yes! You can’t “un-laminate” the cert.
I needed to certify mine at MOE and MFA previously. They used a razor blade to cut out a part of the laminate. It worked fine.

Advice to fellow Nairalanders: Never Ever Laminate your credentials.

I’m telling you!

dupyshoo:
Not sure it is worth buying a car when you are yet to pass your practical exams except you are sure you will always get someone to teach you. Also, you might be tempted to drive it on your own without an experienced driver beside you. This will lead to fine and 6 points if caught. In addition, a lot of the experienced drivers already have some bad habits which might not help you at all. It might take longer time to pass your test. Another thing to consider is that you will pay tax and insurance on the car. If you live in some areas in Manchester, the amount you will pay for insurance might be more than enough to pay for driving lessons.

As your kind of job mostly require drivers' licence. I will advise you just get an instructor and dedicate some time to passing the driving test. If you have no driving experience at all, you can budget about £1000-£1500 (average as you can spend more or less). Prior driving experience in Nigeria might reduce the amount (Not guaranteed as a lot of drivers in Nigeria have bad driving habits which one will have to unlearn).

Lol I’ve been running away from paying an instructor but it’s as if I have to, according to you and lexus’ advice. Yeah I’ll also pass the test before getting the car. It is well! Thanks a lot, I appreciate your input.

Lexusgs430:
Nice to get a proper instructor for a few lessons (your inlaws would have picked up a few bad driving habits), and use extra driving coaching for driving confidence.....

It nice to know how much the insurance would be prior to purchasing a vehicle. You could buy a car for £900.00 and end up paying an insurance premium of £1800 (this might easily be affordable), but best to know prior to purchasing. So you can either buy a vehicle with a lower displacement, lower theft rate, higher rating vehicle protection etc etc etc.

Has I dey see you so, nah Bentley I know say u wan buy.....

Bentley? I never craze reach like that

Thanks for the advice, I’m more settled. I’ll ask friends here for insurance cover, I think it varies from place to place. Eshe o!

Spygadgets19:
Thanks so much. I am into recycling, so I was hoping to bring some of my unique ideas to blossom over there. Our country is not obviously serious on waste management. Lagos in particular. I will do as you have said. Thanks again

If you want to start a company, I’m not sure o but read up tier 1 visa or entrepreneurship visa in UK.

wonlasewonimi:
BA /pmo jobs have been bastardised by the cowboy training centres. More so, you will be competing with seasoned BAs who are also out of jobs.. So the chance is slim.

Back in the day, when ppi was hot cake that's when agencies like huntswood, momenta etc sprang up...for a starter like you, it's a foot in the door but me I won't touch them with a large barge pole. Main reason being their payment terms is shyte and their rates are uber shyte.
As soon as you get your experience, please bolt.

Geetrix.. Congratulations. Drive safely o and don't drink and drive.

Yeah they pay £90 per day, but to me it’s better compared to sitting at home waiting for BA to work out well, and yes, I will bolt when I get the experience I need

I know I will eventually land a BA role, I mean, I’ve been searching for just a month , but I can’t keep doing nothing while I wait is all. Thanks Dear.

Information on better paying jobs is welcomed

Mamatukwas:
Well done and thanks for sharing. Keep at it you will eventually get something you really like. Just about to apply for my provisional DVL... I paid for n started reading the app but that thing is like a sleeping potion. Once I open to read it's dream time.. God help me.

Please what’s the name of the app again, funny I was going to download it but I forgot! Smh. It will teach me to pass the theory right? Like you aren’t even waiting for the provisional DVL to arrive before you start practicing , your blood dey hot Ma

Lexusgs430:
When buying a vehicle, it is advisable for the vehicle to have a long MOT, and you check that odometer is not clocked.

It is important to get an insurance quote prior to buying. So you know if you can comfortably afford the insurance policy. When you buy the car, you MUST have an insurance policy active, before you drive vehicle away(not forgetting vehicle road fund duty).

If you have someone that has a full UK licence (must be 3 years), that can give you extra lessons, it might be worth it.

But be mindful, if none of the above is the case. No point buying not unless you have a garage or drive to park the vehicle. Vehicles not taxed and parked on the roadside would be clamped by DVLA, which would incure a fine of £250 to release vehicle.....

The matter too plenty joor ...... Make I drop my pen.....

Baba you too try! Truly I owe you big time!

So when buying a car, I have to ensure I’ve got insurance before I decide to do so, then I’ll check the MOT and Odometer (I’ll google this now).

I do have people with more than 3 years driving experience, so I’ll just focus on passing the theory test then find an affordable car when I’ve saved enough, get the insurance ready before I pick the car up, then my in laws would coach me on driving before I go for my test.. right?

Thank you so much! It’s not as hard as I’ve been thinking!

So I want to give an update on my job search.

I have applied for a few BA roles on jobsite, Reed, Indeed, etc.. but it seemed that they want someone with more experience so I decided to step downwards and apply as a Jnr, but this still wasn’t easy as I’m in the North, which isn’t as great as the south. Also, the few offers I got cake with strict requirements of a car, so that ruined my chances 3 times (as the work places aren’t easily commutable).

I’m an IT BA, but the most BA roles they have are for finance BAs (people with financial background/experience), so this seemed to hinder my search a bit.

My husband’s friend then introduced me to huntswood/momenta/hazellcarr to work as a complaint handler. Apparently they paid quite well, and they are all financial services institutions, so I jumped at the offer and applied- this is the much needed financial background. But I didn’t get a call back. I then toned down my CV to include my student jobs, and admin work, but I still didn’t get a call back.

Finally, I was advised to call them up, which I did, and lo and behold, it was as if they were begging me to come work for them. That’s when I realised that it’s best to call the organisation to inquire about vacancies, then they would give you their personal-official email to mail your CV to, instead of the generic email that the CVs get dumped into.

I’ve written this to inspire someone like me who didn’t know where to start applying from, and didn’t have anyone to ask questions- I asked a few friends in the south to give me tips on how to start but they were being secretive or just not being helpful. I want to make sure I’m different from them hence this epistle!

Spygadgets19:
Hi Good day Pls I want to Live and Work permanently in the U.K. ..how do I go about it?

To live and work in the UK, you will need someone or an organisation to sponsor you on a tier 2 visa or settlement visa.. there is also a tier 1 visa but the visas I’m aware of are only the tier 2 and settlement.

If you have a job in Nigeria (preferably nursing or medicine), you can apply for a job here and if you get the job, they may be willing to sponsor you on your tier 2 visa.

If you had a husband/lesbian partner that’s a British citizen, you can get sponsored on a settlement visa.

If you don’t have the above requirements, then I’m sorry, you might not be able to come live and work here permanently.

wonlasewonimi:
Nobody will respond to your question because it is vague. I repeat, you stand a better chance with Google... Here they provide answers to more granular enquiries.

Hahaha you guys are mean !

I’m in a good mood so I’ll answer her!

Lexusgs430:
IS200 or an IS300?

Did it not come with a valid MOT certificate?

Congratulations...... Hope you got insurance quotations prior to purchasing?

Ok so when I’m buying a car, I have to ensure that it comes with a valid MOT cert and check the mileage to make sure it’s less than 70k right? And then I’m meant to get insurance for the car too immediately after buying it right?

Am I meant to buy a car before my driving test?

Like I’ve driven for 10 years but have no idea what all this is, it’s crazy- Nigeria is so different from here!

Geetrix:
Just passed my driving test. New car. Passed on 3rd attempt.

Congrats Geetrix..

I know you’ve written about it before but I’m too lazy to scroll backwards, lol.

So I’ve got my provisional license, and I don’t know what to do next. Like I literally started googling about it when I decided to stop at nairaland and see what’s going on first.

So any recommendations would be helpful. A few jobs have turned me down because I don’t have a car as it’s a requirement for them *rme

You passed in the third attempt, but you passed the theory once right? It was just the driving test that seemed difficult yeah? Did you pay for trainings or you just decided to wing it? (I’m considering winging it, Cos it costs about £200 for the driving test, but £1000 for training before the driving test... so even if I do the driving test 3 times, it’s still half of paying for the lessons).

Kakushia2:
Hey, this is Kakushia2’s husband.

WARNING, swerve FDM group. I joined them straight from the army for fear I couldn’t find any other employment. They basically give you usually 9 weeks of training, which they self assess to be worth up to £20k and then make you sign a training agreement promising to pay it if you leave within 2 years. Not to mention the training is dog shit and you get just one professionally recognised qualification worth about £140.

Then they get you a contract on client site, they will make you sign a contract agreeing to be “geoflexible” so will send you anywhere in the country they please. Then the client will usually pay £260 day rate for you, however FDM only give you about 40% of that money.

They are exploitative and bullying.

I’m free of them now thank god.

This is why I love nairaland.. you both don’t how how many lives you’ve saved. I already told a lot of my friends to apply, so now I have to tell them to abort the mission

God bless you plenty! Wish you guys the best in your endeavours.