Good day,

I am planning to start this process. I checked the first page for any guide but I couldn’t find any.

Please is there like a guide to lead me through the process? Also using an attorney would it fast track the process? I have MSc in the UK with 8 years experience in cybersecurity. Although I had evaluated my previous MSc in Nigeria using WES for Canada IRCC- can I still use it for US?

I just need a guide to start the process or is it advisable to use an attorney?

As for publication, is it mandatory? If so, can I use my MSc dissertation?

Thank you.

Please what’s actually the cause of delay in approval of some PSW visas? I applied since 29 December but no response yet, whereas some who applied early January received?

Although it’s still with the 8 weeks period, but I’m just concerned. I thought it’s on first-come, first-served basis.

Thanks.

Stephanek:

please I need accommodation for belfast, anyone?

Hello,

Apologies I’m just seeing your message.

Have you sorted out the accommodation in Belfast

hustla:


Don't be depressed o. Applications are free and your eyes should be on what you want with the belief that you only need one YES, only One.

I think while in the UK, one should try to get some internship experience which can be added to the cv. I believe it qualifies as "UK experience"

Thing is, those guys came from Naija with experience already. Guy at Lloyds worked freelance DevOps roles, last role was at Andela and he did a bit of Azure Identity when we worked together so he got a DevSec ops role here. None of them were asked for security clearance


Rejections are part of the game. You'll get used to it and also learn from it. Several others applied for the NHS role too but didn't even smell interview, you can build on that

The first interview I got was at Starling, IAM Analyst. Got rejected cos I wasn't too prepared but I used the knowledge gained during the 2nd interview... So it gets better once you patch up the areas you aren't so good at

Better dey come. You'll still come and do giveaway here

Ma fo

Thanks bro for the encouragement.

hustla:



A topic was opened for debate for everyone owing to new rules and you just had to let this snide remark jump out. I have noticed this is also common among Nigerians in the UK Twitter (NIUK) community.

If people stop sharing their experiences, it's the same Nigerians like you who will say the Indians don't do this or that. The purpose of sharing on this platform is so people can have more information and know that some things are POSSIBLE and can be done, which is why I always preach upskilling and trying to do better (if circumstances allow it as everyone has different responsibilities).

Is it bad if Nigerians occupy top positions like the Indians?? Is it bad if we try to encourage each other to go for top positions? If you go interview and see 2 Nigerians on the panel at a top multinational, is it bad?? The purpose of sharing things is not to engage in a dick measuring contest, it's a way for people to know that things are not out of our reach if we aim higher and put in the work

Believe what you believe or not, people earn really, really well in this same UK we shout they're stingy with salaries. I lost a £44K offer (not a high salary but not bad per UK standards) last month to someone who was able to start immediately. It was a Security Analyst role at RCA and they were ready to offer sponsorship without thinking twice. Funny enough, the IT Manager was a Nigerian lady.
I just got back from a 2nd stage interview 1 hr ago and its a similar position, offering something similar

Spent about 1 hour on the phone with a friend of mine who got a job at one of the largest insurance companies in the world last week, total package, about £100,000 (Attached). Same guy still has an interview with Manchester United this week.

Another one got an offer with Lloyds Register; both of them aren't even 4 months old in the UK. These are not people I have heard of; they are close friends, so IT CAN BE DONE.

Again, It can be done

I agree with you completely that Nigerians should aim high, and I am sure we have couple of Nigerians in the U.K. manning big positions and earning real high. I have an acquaintance who worked in same industry in Nigeria, working in one of the American software development firms in the U.K. and he earns over 60k, so I can relate very well with you.

But permit me to ask, are these friends of yours in cybersecurity? If so, were security clearance required for these positions they got, since they have been in the U.K. few months and SC requires 5 years of living in the U.K.

Sometimes I get depressed about the professional job search stuff. Rejections left, right and centre when they hear one is with a student visa. I recently attended an interview for a Band 6 cybersecurity role in NHS, got a call from the HR that I scored high in the ranking, but they have to consider an insider within NHS who applied for same role, but they can keep me on hold and let me know when something comes up, if I will be interested. I begin say Wetin send this guy apply for this particular role.

I just believe something will come up soon hopefully.

So just to ask the experienced professionals here, can one include in an CV unrelated work experience gained the U.K. while as a student to cover for employment gap? I’m asking because of U.K. experience stuff. I work in retail sector and I can somehow relate what I do to cybersecurity during interviews, but I just do not know if it fits into a CV.

Thanks.

boneruns:
Good day all,

For those who live around Exeter, please what is the easier, faster and cheaper transport from Exeter airport to Barnstaple? I checked on google and the fastest is Taxi in approximately 1 hour, which cost around £72.

And the bus takes many hours.

Please are you there any other alternatives? Exeter airport seem to be the closest to Barnstaple.

Thank you.

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Please could someone help me with this to enable me plan? I’m coming in from Belfast and intend to return to Belfast same day. I just want to know if I should opt for a remote appointment.

Secondly, what’s the closest airport to Oxford? Checked on google and some say it’s Luton while some say it’s Heathrow.

Could someone help me, please.

Thanks

.

Good day all,

For those who live around Exeter, please what is the easier, faster and cheaper transport from Exeter airport to Barnstaple? I checked on google and the fastest is Taxi in approximately 1 hour, which cost around £72.

And the bus takes many hours.

Please are you there any other alternatives? Exeter airport seem to be the closest to Barnstaple.

Thank you.

daram007:

Bro how many days did it take and how much?

I had an existing tax clearance. So it was not difficult for me

Moss911:


I think this guys are just using method to harden migration of young people

You have a point.

Moss911:


Must you have a 3 years record to be eligible.??

I think so. As stated in the requirement for form A

Nodep:


Thanks. How much and what and what should I carry along

I really don’t know. If you’re in a paid employment approach your employer. Or visit LIRS website.

Nodep:


Thanks. How much and what and what should I carry along

I was already a tax payer via my employment. So, I had my record.

heykims:
I just read that the CBN has devalued the naira from 461 to 631naira to a dollar. That should translate to about 787 to 800 naira to a dollar.
This could spell doom fir those still processing form A and even me that my POF is till running at my estimated 600 naira to a pound.
The CBN haven't updated their website anyway and OANDA rate hasn't changed too anyway and I just pray status quo remains for the next few weeks.
https: //daily trust. com/exclusive-cbn-devalues-naira-to-630-1/

My major concern is form A. It will definitely go high. I’m now tempted to convert my money back to pounds. The form A payment will become useless.

Nodep:


Please how can I go about this TCC stuff

I used LIRS since I used to work in Lagos

tenderjunkie:

Hmm
If it was rejected it probably will start afresh ooo

I just hope it is not. Because it’s still showing my application date as January 25 and in ADB reviewer stage. I was only asked to attach TCC which they didn’t tell me prior to my application.

Make them get sense ooo.

Hi All,

Please who knows when UBA will likely debit for Form A for January 25th applicants? I applied since January 25 and it was rejected for me to attach TCC which I have done since last week.

I hope it won't start counting from the last day I made modification?

Any ideas please?

Thanks

giselle237:
no

Thanks.

Hi friends,

Please is it true that form A processing will be stopped by 31st of December?

Also if someone is yet to start an application, can the person do so even though it ends by then would the application be successful in the due course?

Thank you.

I never thought I could be glued to watching a Nollywood series like I did watching this.

Very interesting storyline with a lot of suspense.

I loved how they showed how the common man lives in Nigeria, and how the affluents live too.

Hoping the next season is out soon!

rayralph:


Should be 45k minimum.

Since sponsorship is priority, Take it but be on the look out for better offers(with sponsorship) and switch sponsors.

Thank you.

That's the plan.

Hwy9:


What location is this? Is it one of the BIG4 firms? the pay is very low TBH. if you lemme know your location I can help you confirm what your pay band should be most likely.

Belfast northern Ireland

dupyshoo:
IT security audit is boring but you might take it for sponsorship purpose and continue looking for company to sponsor you for cybersecurity role. They should however pay up to 50k for it to make sense.

Thanks bro.

I will talk to them and see how it goes.

It's the sponsorship that attracted me.

hustla:



Don't be scared to ask for the worth you have seen.. If they didn't want you to negotiate, they would have said it's a final offer

I was meaning to ask if any Audit person happened to be on this thread but I didn't have to look far

I'm not actually an auditor although I have done IT audit related activities and certifications. I'm into cybersecurity. But the company wants me for IT security audit and they stated it offers sponsorship

hustla:



Err why not check glassdoor?

Done that sir. But I want to know if the remuneration is fair based on the sponsorship offer. But I intend to email them stating 40-45k

Although on Glassdoor the average salary for the role in same company is approximately 48k.

Elders, I'm back again.

Please I want to ask those familiar with IT Audit and Consulting roles. I have a company willing to offer sponsorship, although I told them I can switch to part time in my school.

I have about 7 years of experience in cybersecurity and the company willing to sponsor says remuneration is within 30-40k per annum for Assistant Manager role. They asked how much I'm willing to accept that I should make research and get back.

Please for this role, what's the remuneration like? Thank you.

dustydee:

While you can't work full time, during term time, on a student visa you can explore sponsorship opportunities with these recruiters. If they badly need your skills, they may offer you one.
Be careful though as being contacted by a recruiter does not mean you are close to being offered the job. Some recruiters are just out there to have a feel or the market.

Thank you Dustydee.

Please how do I go about telling the employer about this sponsorship route? I am being careful that's why I let them know I have work hour restriction so that they can explore the sponsorship option .

The good thing is that my class timetable is flexible and even the the days I have class, it mostly happen around 4pm.

Thank you for the feedback.

NevaUgivup:
The most important thing is to stick to the terms of your visa.

Thank you so much.

koonbey:


Being new to the UK isn't relevant here. You know what the rule is and it's written on your visa and BRP so you can't forget 'by mistake.'

You can't work full time. End of story.

Negotiate with those recruiters or find another job that allows you to work part time.

I doubt those recruiters know what they're doing even because the companies will certainly do right to work checks at the contract stage and they won't proceed.

But assuming they are pushing ahead regardless, you'd best not allow them 'use your head'. The recruiter wants to get commission ASAP and you're just a means to that. If they onboard you and you work full time, it's you who'll bear the brunt down the line.

Thank you.

I'll just let them know my current status states that I can only work 20 hours per week.

jum33:

You can't default on visa terms but it easy to negotiate with your employer on work terms that will suit you.

Thank you.

I'll just let them know my current status states that I can only work 20 hours per week.