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Bolusfinnin:
Please how do we get NCDC to provide an alternative for travelers arriving Nigeria from the UK. My friends have missed their flight as they were denied boarding. This is because they do not have the completed online form NCDC demands of them and for the past 4days, NCDC International travel portal website has been down. Forms are unable to be completed, post arrival Covid-19 tests are unable to be paid for and now Nigerians are missing their flights with their negative PCR results expiring.
Any help with this would be appreciated.

PS
NCDC Officials have been contacted, emails sent, chats sent via WhatsApp, tweets done all to no avail.

RalphJean:
You know the thing about making enquiries, and @‘ing some people?
There may be others with the knowledge to help, but will not. Since your question is/wasn’t directed at them.

Now to your question.

Look at your BRP carefully, you will see that the end date was made to coincide exactly with the Main Applicant’s end date.

If (God forbid) the sponsor had withdrawn their CoS, and the main applicant hasn’t got another job, it means both main applicant and dependants would have their BRPs curtailed.

As a dependant, your Permit is dependant on the main applicant whose permit is dependant on the Sponsor.

Short answer: Yes. You will ALL need to apply for new visas.

jesudaughter:
Madam Abike said 'you don't need a visa to come to your papa land Nigeria. With expired passport sef, no wahala.

Please let us know your experience.

marylandcakes:
No they won’t, the politicians will dash them one small bag of rice and that will reset their memory to factory mode.

RalphJean:
We did this to ourselves.
1. We let tribal, ethnic and religious sentiments to becloud our judgment.
2. We vote in nincompoops into power as a result of (1) above.
3. We flatly refuse to be involved and engaged in policy making (by not participating in politics).

Yes, we did this to ourselves.

EmmyKing86:
This really does not make sense.

I received my provisional driving licence less than 2 weeks after application around mid-December 2020. My elder brother got his ILR application approved less than 2 months after applying also in mid-December 2020. I got my COS for tier-2 renewal sent to me following an application from my sponsor in less than 2 days.

Despite the huge restrictions and reduction of staff due to the implementation of social distancing rules here in the UK, essential services are still working effectively & efficiently through innovation. The system is adapting as the situation unfolds. Also, the times I called their phone line, I did not wait for more than 5 minutes.

However, the Nigerian High Commission is still closed with the back-log growing massively. No innovation to attend to customers. They cannot even answer their phones and respond to email messages. Now, I'm hearing one might need to pay extra to get an earlier date.

The basic can not even be accomplished. This is so so annoying. Who did this to us?

captainxero:
Good morning house,I’m new on this thread and I have tried to read as much as I can.i am tired of this country and I need to leave as soon as possible before my life crumble.I can raise as high as 4m naira and I want to go the student route.I work here in Nigeria and I have my masters here too.I have tried Canada EE but mehn that IELTS wahala is another thing.I’m 31 and I’m not married.please is going to Uk through school a good idea?what about settling there after the masters program?will I get a job after schooling with the post study visa?I am tired of living like this in this country. please someone should advice me.thank you

Christabeliciou:
Good morning full house,
Pls I don't know how true this could be, am hearing that the UK is coming up with new rules this 15th February, as regards anyone coming to the UK will go and self isolate in a particular hotel where you pay about 50k a day. I thought if you are going to visit a family friend that will accommodate you is to isolate in the family friend"s house that invited you. Living Nigeria to the UK towards the end march for 2wks visit for the Easter. Pls just asking for clarification. Thank you .

claremont:
This your plan will not work. If you even manage to pay your fees etc with a student job, it will be at the expense of your grades. Biomedical sciences is a great course and you will most likely get a job in the NHS on completion. I will strongly advise that you focus on getting a distinction grade which will at least give you an advantage above your peers. A student job might be able to cover a part of your living expenses, but it shouldn't be relied upon.

Lexusgs430:
Pls, Don't drive like this dundee, in Dundee.......

DiamondOkpi:
Ok, thank you for the reply, but please do you have the link to the student thread?

DiamondOkpi:
Anyone from Sheffield please? Any insights will be appreciated

profemebee:
was that Nov13th 2018 also the date on your letter tho? or just the day you came to the UK?

Thanks for the naric question.. i was going to ask same as i initially thought i needed to re-order a new set as the naric statements i ordered for the initial application might have expired.

Captaincool1:
I am expecting my invitation to work in the UK as a nurse.


I have so many concerns cos my brother in the UK is discouraging from coming due to no much activities as a result of covid 19.

What are the challenges in the hospital sector. Though I was told I would start as a caregiver.

I would need help from caregivers in the UK. Thanks

SamReinvented:
Na kulikuli I dey bring

SamReinvented:
BTW... announcing my arrival on this thread . I greet una.

Chukwuka16:
I am everyday confused by actions of the country leadership.

How can the NSE be working on blockchain technology and CBN is banning crypto - that is policy incongruence.

How can you be thinking of improving AI and IT savviness among Nigerian youths and banning crypto?

When the CBN came up with their useless policy on forex remittance, Binance among others provided the opportunity for Nigerians to make some money through arbitrage.

I agree that Nigerians aren't investing in the real sector thus job creation is difficult, but when you have perverse policies in place and an environment that doesn't encourage investments then people don't feel encouraged or incentivised to invest in the real economy.

Nigeria is a comedy anyway anytime.

Chukwuka16:
The country called Nigeria is a comedy anytime. How can CBN wake up and do this?

https://www.nairaland.com/6400654/cbn-shuts-down-cryptocurrency-exchange

But then what do you expect from a country ruled by animals?

Young Nigerians for once have utilised crypto to empower themselves and finance initiatives like Endsars amongst others with minimal contact with the existing financial system and the leaders are feeling threatened? Is it a crime for young people to have money?

Does the govt understand what it means to have NGN on Binance and even have them currently organising training for Nigerians and other Africans? Even the US is adopting USDC to catch up with Iran and CBN is thinking like herders?

Make I go find food chop jare.

muzzling17:
@LagosismyHome
Hi,
At the bolded word, I just want to tell you that I use your quote in an article I wrote. I hope you don't mind, you can find it between the first 15 line of the article here: https://musiliadebayo.medium.com/required-skills-to-become-a-data-scientist-7eab244b7073
PS: I am not the one that asked the question lol. i still dey lagos for my papa house single and unemployed. I do come to travel sections to keep the hope alive.

I will also be deleting link in the next few days. I hope you get to see the quote before then. me self won turn one of your mentees too oooo.

profemebee:
i dont mind paying any arrears for the council tax.. i honestly didnt know it was a problem

I'm grateful i even asked here, imagine i tried to renew spousal visa next year without knowing all these?

Regarding the 2 council tax for each year you're referring to, i hope i can achieve getting my name in quickly before the bill comes cos i think it comes just 1ce a year, sometime April. That means the one for April 2021 is almost due. After that, i can then show the one for the new apartment when i move this year.

Thanks.



I’m glad it’s helped you. You don’t need to pay an arrears, just add your name and it would likely increase. Most counties council tax is online, check if yours is, open an account using the information of your council tax for your current home (that’s in your wife’s name), then add your name on it. If the price increases, pay. Turn on email/monthly council tax (I get mine every month) and you’ll get it for this year.

As for last year, I’m not sure they can backdate. As far as your wife paid the ctax in the previous years, I think it can pass.

profemebee:
1. thanks for the knowledge..

2. i want to use it for proof of address for the 2years plus. I was thinking of using multiple bank statements as proof of address but i think i should just use our joint bank account alone as proof of address after reading your explanation.

3. I had to go during lockdown to submit my docs for right to rent checks to get on the tenancy agreement sometime last year May 2020. Also, i'm on the electoral roll and registered to vote. This is one of the documents i'm even going to use when i want to renew. However, i just never wanted to do the council tax as i intend to move to another place with wifey. We are 3adults and 1baby staying here in 2bd room apartment (wifey, her sister, sister's daughter and i) and they were listed in my initial spousal visa application and tenancy agreement, and i came in Oct 2019.

Please can you explain oooo? should i work on getting my name in council tax even now before i move?

I'm now worried.

profemebee:
Hi hi,

Please i have questions:

1. For separate documents with wifey and i with same addresses, must it be same period, e.g. same month, May 2020 for 2 different documents of NHS letter & maybe Virgin media bill?

We only have 2 joint documents, bank statement and Water bill.. this question is for separate documents.

2. Pls are 2 different bank statements from 2 banks regarded as same source? e,g. Barclays & TSB.. will that be 1 source? 2 sources?

3. My name is only on tenancy agreement but not on council tax, and i don't intend to submit council tax as a document, is that ok as long as i have other sources.

4. Any link for the housing requirement for the nos of people that can live in a house depending the nos of rooms in a house? i can't seem to find it... trying to find the max amount of people that can stay in a 2bedroom with a parlor

Thanks for anticipated answers.

N.B: Please can those who have been granted visa extension continue to update us with docs submitted so we can be updated ..thanks

profemebee:
electronic copies without stamps? Yes?

FraudMan:
Last I checked, this thread is titled “living in the uk/life as a uk immigrant. So whether you on tier4, tier2, ILR or a british passport, etc everybody is equal. Nobody here is more senior than anybody.

So if a student (already in the uk) is asking a question, it’s up to you whether to reply or jump and pass.

My own observation.

jagaban17:
Good Day Elders. I Got my Student Visa last week and i'll be in the UK this month By God's grace.

I will be studying Engineering Management and I'll love to ask some questions.

1. Is Engineering Management a good choice as regards JOB SEARCH ?- I have a background in Mechanical Engineering with about 6 years experience in Power Plant engineering and M&E.

-i can do other kind of Jobs that pay bills too.

2. What kind of Job should I start looking for in UK immediately I get in ? I need Job asap.

3. I need Job website and where can I get help as regards Jobs.

I'll appreciate every help I can get. Thanks.

jagaban17:
Good Day Elders. I Got my Student Visa last week and i'll be in the UK this month By God's grace.

I will be studying Engineering Management and I'll love to ask some questions.

1. Is Engineering Management a good choice as regards JOB SEARCH ?- I have a background in Mechanical Engineering with about 6 years experience in Power Plant engineering and M&E.

-i can do other kind of Jobs that pay bills too.

2. What kind of Job should I start looking for in UK immediately I get in ? I need Job asap.

3. I need Job website and where can I get help as regards Jobs.

I'll appreciate every help I can get. Thanks.

Grace321:
Please can an international student do Covid test for free after arriving in the UK?

Shallypop:
Thank u very much. That is the reason I do not want them to stay with me until I'm done with the academic aspect of my study. I didn't just want a sudden detachment of them.

Oggg:
poster is a mum, one can also sense she is genuinely seeking help.. she even stated in her post that ‘she is a bit confused’ (let’s not be harsh with our replies. Shalom!)
Again. .. maybe it’s an attachment thing and she just wants to see her children for sometime since they won’t be staying with her in the Uk during the time of her study, perhaps she also needs family support at such a time.. it could be tough...

@ shallypop, you can bring your kids along with you if you need their support or need them to have a little time with mummy.

However do keep in mind the effect this will have on you and your studies..and settling in also.. and then find out your options with airlines and they going back as unaccompanied minors.
U won’t have to go back with them if you choose this option.
Different airlines have their different policies with age restrictions and all that but this service is top notch and stressless for them. Google unaccompanied minors for each airline you might want to use for them and check the policy.

When they land in Nigeria, they will also only be handed over by the airline to whosoever you have designated as their pick up person. Only this person. Goodluck

Shallypop:
Good evening all. Pls I'm a little bit confused. I have UK student visa and my kids have Brazilian passport which I know is Visa free to the UK for 6 months. I have not entered UK at all with the student visa but I intend to next week. Is it possible to take my kids along with me using their Brazilian passport or i have to enter first, get my BRP before I can pick them? Pls note, they r minors and they don't intend to live in the UK for now. I just want them to spend like 2 months with me before taking them back to Nigeria. Cc Justwise, LagosismyHome. Thanks.

Chukwuka16:
I wouldn't advise him telling you the name of his company on a public forum. CBN has banned Naira remittance and what stops me from doing one single transaction with him and getting his Naira remittance account and reporting same to CBN to flag that BVN? Even Transferwise got banned for late

Trajan:
Thanks for your prompt answer.
Please, how did you get yours?
Thanks!