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Unfortunately he will be extending visa under the new study visa conditions which means the bolded is likely. Are dependants visas expiring about the same time he re-sits?

Not just any COS o .. . Wife needs to find a sponsor that will cover not just her but with her dependants.

Justkme:
Thank you. Not that he wants to settle, but he has 2 resits due to plagiarism which means he won’t be able to finish by sept this year (he came in last year sept). So to do his capstone, he will need a visa extension but the issue is, someone said he may be the only person that will be given the extension since no dependants are allowed as from this year, so his family may not be able to cross to PSW visa after the extension.
The dependants are here already, and we hope the wife will get COS, but we are looking at other options just in case COS doesn’t come out.

I'm afraid they don't qualify. Why would you want to settle for PGD?

One of the exceptions is if your profession (course) falls under the reserved activities that is regulated by UK law.

Justkme:
Please if a masters student decide to settle for PGD instead, do they qualify for PSW with their dependants?

The fear of Salad Master 😂🤣

Bwisewiturvote:
Hey elders...
Ticha etc
Please where can I get a good pocket friendly COOKING pot online or offline? Any brand recommendations?

Please I remember sometime ago where an aunty persuaded a UK newbie to buy a Magic cooking pot worth about £1k or sth... I can't remember the exact story but sth similar... not this kind of thing o lol

Interest-only can seem affordable but capital isn't shrinking. Repayment works out for me even though I'm paying more on a ltd co.

jedisco:
Is this BTL?
If it is, is it repayment or interest only? Also personal or via ltd co?

My main considerations are the yield and margin between mortgage and rent. Around me, for basic BTL (i.e non-HMOs etc) it's about 4-5%.

Recently got a fixed rate of 4.66% for a period of 60 months, Duration of the loan: 35 years with TML. Hope this helps

jedisco:
Congrats @ Santa2.

I'm wondering if anyone here is involved in BTLs. Mention if you have. I'm in the south and running some numbers but things are look steep with the current mortgage rates. I'm not keen at fixing for 5 years at this rate. Want to get some nuance and see what the average margin is.

I remember someone (deept I think) once mentioned a Nigerian in UK investment thread or something similar. It would be worth knowing what proper investment/income generating opportunities there are in both our homes (9ja and UK) moreso ones that are also suited to our demography. I've heard of folks who buy written off cars and fix and sell for a profit, also Nigerian stores e.t.c.

Not just africans LOL but all migrants who have no recourse to public funds are not entitled.

America001:
Hi Zahra29 et al

I need clarification please.

I have a child who's 1 year and half. I'm currently working full time. I tried enrolling her for the free 15 hours childcare for children between 9 months and 2 years but was told I wasn't eligible because I'm not entitled to public funds.

Does it mean all African migrants don't automatically qualify for this scheme by the government?

And some have mobile banking apps with overpayment option on one's mortgage account.

Icesnow:
How do we overpay pls? Does it mean we pay twice our monthly fee?

To add to what's said, best bet is to return home. As you've overstayed, keep in mind that this comes with a re-entry ban. If you leave now at your own expense, it's a 12-month ban allowing you to re-strategise and re-enter in a year's time.

All the best.

Osoderi:
Good day house pls I need advice for my family friend who is here in the UK with her husband, she needs help from us/ advice/ suggestions. The home office has written to them to leave the UK, because their student route was not successful after the hubby failed on several occasions. Before their visa expired this year January, the lady tried looking for sponsorship,unfortunately she did not get, so a lawyer adviced they apply for PSW on the ground that her hubby will repeat and pass the exams,which they quickly did, but he failed it again and home office refused the application. We are so confused now. They are now overstayers. She is trying to seek asylum. please have anybody gone through this process OR you know any one that has gone through this asylum. Some pple advised to seek asylum in Ireland. Can anybody help us with a good lawyer that can assist. She doesn't have a job now.

Going back home is not the best solution now. pls help we are confused now. Not easy on them. Thank u.

Yes you read it right. Not sure if you are relying on the refund but even if you withdraw (which I wouldn't advise due to expiry on 29th), refund would take up to 28 days.

Graduate visas usually take up to 8 weeks for a decision so will suggest you vary your application as soon as you can and hopefully will get a refund as stated on the guidance.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vary-your-immigration-application

Trendytessy:
Hi everyone,

I already applied for a dépendant graduate visa and yet to receive a decision. I currently have a COS for skilled work visa. can I vary the application or I have to withdraw the previous one that hasn’t been decided yet (2weeks now)? Student visa expires 29th and COS just came in today.

I read on uk website that one can vary but will need to pay the new fees and then get a refund.

Also can I apply with WAEC/proof of English as English ability or it’s compulsory to use the ecctis website to evaluate degree from Nigeria?

Any advice is welcomed!

It's advisable you put all your sisters regardless of status as long as they are resident. Putting them all has no impact on your application but may however affect future applications if you decide to go with one sister.

It's not an issue commuting from Liverpool to Chester. Though you will be asked where you will stay but no separate evidence of accommodation. This is part of your Maintenance | financial requirements.

Chimama1:
Please guru in the house, please help urgently. I am filling my student form. I have 3 sisters in the uk but I kept only one sister name. Is it okay I put only one sister? Because she is the only one with british citizen for now. The other two have indefinite leave to remain and it shows " refugee settlement ".

Again my school is at Chester and my accommodation is at Liverpool. Hope it won't be an issue? I will be staying with my sister at Liverpool. Third question, will I be showing any evidence of accommodation with my sister?

Pre Jan 2024 the main Student visa applicant planning on bringing child(ren) to the UK, both parents must also be coming. I don't know and can't confirm if it's still applicable. If it's still the rule, then your kids can't apply. Do you checks before proceeding.

As our aunty said, maybe it's worth exploring other countries.

GraceofGod100:
In as much we will like to stay together but I don't mind staying in Nigeria for that 10 years, so far my kids and husband is doing well... It's all about our kids future....

You can use as evidence as it falls under the 'certificates of deposit' account.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/financial-evidence-for-student-and-child-student-route-applicants

Blackshaid:
Good Morning Everyone.

Please I would love to know if a treasury bill can be used as part of proof of funds for both CAS and Visa applications respectively? The treasury bill matures in August. The larger portion of the POF is in a regular bank account but the rest is what was used for the treasury stuff. So I just want to know if I can use the treasury bill as part of my POF while I submit the treasury bill certificate and document to back up my claim that it will actually mature in August.

I would love to hear from you all
Thank you.

It's not mandatory you use Aviva as broker is working on getting his/her commission. You can always compare the market and go for a better deal.

Zimzee:
@Lexusgs430, please kindly explain in details 🙏, for more understanding. What's the difference? Please throw more light. The one Aviva is offering is actually a life insurance policy.

Eeya pele .. . Standard practice for them to close on a naija public holiday .. . It looks like Thurs is approved hols so might close as well but check the website before you depart.

ReesheesuKnack:
Passport Renewal Biometrics (booked since December 2023.

Arrived at 7:27 this morning. For a 9:00 appointment.

OP is actually referring to university application and not Visa application. While the former is debatable, the latter isn't.

lexybaba1234:
Abeg we need to be truthful to our self on this page. If you lied about visa denial, it's outright rejection and usually the reason will be this:

Giving false information to the caseworker
Or
Failure to disclose important information. Implication is that the person won't be trusted!

My opinion and it is what I have seen happening to people. I know Nigerians are very smart 🤓

Yes, that's correct .. . prorated over the zero interest period.

Charges are typically 3% to 5% so it's within

Mamatukwas:
Quick question my people. The transfer fee your charged for a balance transfer card is prorated over the zero interest period yes? Not charged up front?

Also is 3- 3.9% transfer fee charge too high?

Once visa is cancelled, you will usually have 60 days to leave the country (unless stated on the letter issued). And last time I checked ọ, It takes 9 months to be a baby mama 🤔 if you wan go that route.

As it's a study route, it's now a requirement to complete one's course before switching visas.

Your only option. ... You should plan to leave the UK as soon as you can. Apply for a new category from naija, and return with a clean record rather than overstaying.

All the best.

All the best

Jennex:
Please what advice can you give in this scenario. A lady came to the UK with student visa and a dependent but could not meet up with the fee and the visa has been cancelled. She doesn't plan on going back what are her options. Baby mama is one option but then again giving birth can be quite expensive as there won't be nhs funding. Plus 7 years no be child's play o. Though that the only option that seems viable since marrying a citizen is not that easy.

If street things in your own words mean to provide genuine docs then we are good 😜

004gist:
U no de understand language...

Go to relevant bodies and give them tips to give u docu

Yes but by producing genuine documents and not 'street things' (Unless of course Street things doesn't been forging them)

004gist:
Dont you know u can marry in absentia?
If you go to the register they will ask u if that person is here or over. They have different fees.

All required is two witnesses. That's all

Then the other person raised questions about solidifying it with proof then I gave him what is obtainable..

All information given so far was what they asked applicant bringing their wives as at December 2023

1) show 3 evidence you both have lived for the past 5 years.... Utility bills, house rent, receipt.
I can't remember picture being among.

Where does ban come to play here?

How many Nigerian men write their wives name on landed properties, or even house rent, etc?

So basically you're suggesting and kinda encouraging applicants provide false information.

When caught and given a lengthy ban ... How will you street that

004gist:
I have given him a clue....

There is no where they asked for pictures.
They might ask for house rent receipts to back ur claim you guys stays together.... You can street that.

Sanitation receipt to show u guys stays over 5 years ago... U can street that.

Land documents.....you can street that

WhatsApp chats....... You can street that.. With your old time girlfriend or or current etc

If it's not on the list of compulsory docs, it's completely optional to upload as long as it's stated on the form (if asked).

taalas:
Do I need to tender any UK visa iused in the past n expired passport say 12years ago

Hope this guide helps

https://static.tlscontact.com/media/global/ww/uk/settlement_visa_applications_-_new_additional_process.pdf

taalas:
I got confused where to upload my offer letter and others ..I really need help here elders pleaseeee oo

You go wait tire ọ 😜

You don't have to see anyone. As long as the guidelines says so, just proceed with your application.

Biggyman11:
Hello Guys,
Please i will like to confirm if anyone here has gotten a Dependent Visa through Masters by Research Program. I have not seen anyone who has gotten a visa through this program. I know they said you can bring Dependant through PHD or Masters by Research Program. But i need to confirm this before i proceed with my wife please.
Thank you

Not OTP oo. Dialling *346*3*NINNumber*292968# from any naija number will get the vNIN you need to complete the form

wonlasewonimi:
Thanks I will get someone from naija to get the OTP for me

Had the exact experience. Use any naija number for home as èè no matter. It's just to generate the vNIN

wonlasewonimi:
Thanks bro.

However, I don't have Nigerian number. I tried to use the nimc app and realised my UK number the dumbos used during my Nin registration have the country code 234, so I couldn't get the OTP. We are back to square one

Not true (per say) .. . There are unusual cases where (for some reason) the process wasn't complete so NHC will ask you to call Abuja

As for GTB, it was a bit annoying but got there in the end sha

Use link below but dial *346*3*NINNumber*292968# on a naija number or use NIMC app which generates your vNIN to complete am. The vNIN is a "tokenised version of a user’s NIN"
https://aonew.gtbank.com/SelfServiceApp_final/

wonlasewonimi:
My people is it true that I still have to activate my NIN to be able to use it if I did the enrollment in UK? I want to renew my passport and I have been told that the new UK NIN I have still needs to be activated.

It could be anything really. We just hope she's alright.

I've seen active ppl come and go so maybe it's that time as well 😬

Beress:
I just hope she's not facing some job related challenges

That's why Duchess90 is on a sabbatical honeymoon right now 🙃☺️

heykims:
Even this thread is now deserted, I know how congested it was all through last year when when I was processing my own travel.

Might not be a scam.

Depends on the type of lease. In some cases, the private seller sells the car to offset the loan. Usually the buyer asks the seller how he intends to clear the finance so can buy the car.

celi4ever2k5:
I remember seeing a post by Lexusgs430 warning about scams on the marketplace when buying a used car. I had an experience where a private seller listed a vehicle for sale on Autotrader, claiming no damage (non-Cat S/C/D/N) or stolen history. However, the CARVERTICAL report showed that the car had an active lease. When I contacted the finance company, SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE, they advised me against buying the vehicle. I want to warn new migrants to be cautious of such scams. I had to lower my preferences and buy from Arnold Clark since I needed a car urgently for work.

But paid for a service rendered 🤔. That's why the bolded is called currency conversion / rate of exchange / currency exchange / foreign exchange 🙂.

justwise:


It works that way, this is not a busisiness transaction and [b]he did not pay this individual in £, he paid in naira and will get a refund in naira

Misread this as delivery time frame 🤦🏽‍♂️

jum33:
please for those that just renew their Nigerian passport recently ,what is now the new time frame to book an appointment , get the Biometric capturing done and getting the passport finally .

It doesn't work that way. Unfortunately he transacted with an individual at his own risk.

Refunds are made at the rate of exchange in force on the date the refund is processed. This is what all businesses do.

justwise:
He can only pay you back in naira as you did when the transaction took place