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TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 1:11pm On Feb 27, 2024
Within a week or 2 .. . There's been loads of praises with whatever new system in place. They now need to fix the booking of appointment which I doubt.

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 .
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Bourne007(m): 12:43pm On Feb 27, 2024
You can gain or lose money with refunds because currency conversion fluctuates and in this case, you gained 🤑

If you know anyone else in the UK, ask him to transfer the money there and see what he says.

Giftyy:
Hello, good day all. Someone based in Uk paid school fees (3500pounds) for my family member last year. He paid with the exact exchange rate as at then, (Black market). He charged us for the services and we paid expensively for it. Unfortunately, he couldn't make it to UK due to the school inability to issue him CAS because it was late already. Now we are talking about collecting the school fees back, we were advised to open a domiciliary account and ask the guy to send it in pounds. He refused and said he will only send the amount we paid to him in naira, we didn't pay him in pounds. Please what do you guys think?
TravelRe: Living In The UK: Property,Mortgage And Related by Bourne007(m): 6:53pm On Feb 21, 2024
All providers or just your current one?

ukay2:
Adding building and content insurance to your car insurance reduces the premium very well.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 1:57pm On Feb 20, 2024
Punctuation errors dey sir 🫣

SavageResponse:
So after spending time in the UK you still write this type of tautological grammar

The proper word is Lend, when you're giving out you're Lending hence the proper grammar should be " Lent them almost 10K..."
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 8:57pm On Feb 19, 2024
Errrrr 🤔... I actually meant we need the numbers to vote Conservative out 😜


SamAfrik:
I like the 'we need the numbers' part. Every legal means of making the numbers effective should be utilized. UK is a powerful country and we need to have more Africans contributing to its greatness. I admire the Asians that appears to be predominant in almost everywhere you turn, and they are doing this 'codedly'. I will be proud to see more Kemi Badenoch in exalted positions in both public and private sectors.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 5:07pm On Feb 19, 2024
'Register to vote' is basically to allow them vote (which can be updated when they move). You wouldn't pay more if more than two adults are living there.

Fi egbon / aburo si le o make him vote cheesy .. . We need the numbers wink

ToshoTosin:
Hello everyone,
I have a question, my bro and his wife have been with us since they came in September.
I found out they already registered to vote on our address without asking or informing us. They don't pay council tax or rent
I cannot find a way to remove them, will this be an issue for us? Since it's just two people we said are living in the house?.

Thank you.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 8:57pm On Feb 08, 2024
This was discussed few pages back .. . I don't know your status but Do not cancel if your visa has already expired or has limited days (2/3 days perhaps) left but vary your application. Else you will be categorised as overstay and have to explain why you submitted an out of time application.

Oyi12:
Thank you so much. I haven't heard from them yet, I don't know if a decision has not been made.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 9:24am On Feb 05, 2024
More of a company policy as opposed to the gov guidelines.

You are allowed to switch to any category at time (Except visas with restrictions eg student).


Schoolhike:
Does anyone know of there is any gov regulations or policy in switching visa.

Most employer do says they normally sponsor 3 months to the expiration of visa.

all effort to find this information on gov.uk prove futile.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 5:59pm On Jan 31, 2024
I think it's best to vary your application by putting in a new application. The new application will automatically be considered and will still get a refund of the old application (unless a decision is made). And in the new form, you will be asked if you currently have an application so fill in the details.

Solumtoya:
Previous leave is still valid till tomorrow, I think
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 3:31pm On Jan 31, 2024
Sí ọ papi 😁.. Short and simple 😜

Lexusgs430:
You offered a Spanish lecture + answered the question........😁😜
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 3:24pm On Jan 31, 2024
It depends

If previous leave is still valid, you can withdraw (cancel) or vary application.

If previous leave ended, you need to vary your application.


Solumtoya:
I have someone in this same situation. She applied for Graduate visa on Monday, and got COS the next day. So she's applying for Tier-2 now. All she has to do after applying for Tier-2 is to cancel her Graduate visa application, right?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 1:53pm On Jan 31, 2024


babranancy:
Hi everyone, please I have a question. I want to go on a vacation to spain for 4 days , do I need visa? Despite having a BRP card? Thank you
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 11:25am On Jan 29, 2024
I'm afraid I do not and honestly you don't have to. I always follow the guidance which clearly states you can and not hearsay.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-caseworker-guidance

joe10:
Thank you for your input. Please, do you know any student-dependant who switched and got visa approval?

TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 9:18pm On Jan 28, 2024
1. As a (student) dependent and according to the guidelines, yes you can switch in-country to a skilled work visa. The (student) main applicant however cannot switch to a dependent visa until course is completed.


joe10:
Good day mates,

Please, a friend on student dependant visa has been assured of COS during interview with NHS. However, she has some fears whether she can;

1. Switch to work visa as her husband is due to graduate in September 2024. Some people say it is not possible for her to switch unless the main applicant has finished his M.Sc. Please, after the new immigration law was passed in May 2023 which forbids students from switching while studying. Has anyone holding student dependant visa in the same situation successfully switched or knows someone who has successfully switched?


PLEASE ADVICE IS NEEDED
Jokes EtcRe: Omar The Psycho by Bourne007(op):
It's instant, within seconds (usually). Currently at the rate of 1781.




Sonfethopia:
Bourne007
Yes it's quite an old post.


How long does Nala takes to send money to a Nigerian bank account.

They have good rates. Are they genuine ?
Jokes EtcRe: Omar The Psycho by Bourne007(op): 6:58pm On Jan 28, 2024
That post must be a really old post. I've not used small world since 2020 o. The introduction of naira to dollars scheme by CBN no make me use again. After the removal, na lemfi or nala I dey use.

During those times, I had no issues though. Dial 0203 1980 387 for assistance and hopefully dem go sort am out.



Sonfethopia:
Hi Bourne007 please I saw a post of urs where you said you use small world. I tried to use it to send money to Nigeria and it's not delivered since Friday.


Do u have an idea how long the process takes.


It's direct to a first bank account
TravelRe: Living In The UK: Property,Mortgage And Related by Bourne007(m): 9:36am On Jan 27, 2024
Of course there are no issues. Just that if you have the keys, what difference will it make.

If I remember correctly, you will also need to activate your new address with royal mail so it's officially recognised.


specialenvoy:
Lol @ Storm Daniel.

On the address change, it might still take us about 3 weeks before we move to the new house, if we decide to start changing the week we are moving in, Is there any issue for concern?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 9:40am On Jan 26, 2024
Looking up the site, looks like Children under 13 years old cannot travel alone with BA unaccompanied. SUN-AIR, their partner airline, however accepts from 5 years old which obviously doesn't operate from naija.

giselle237:
Call up airlines. Book the unaccompanied minor tickets. British airways offers it I remember.
Someone only needs to drop them off at the airport. The airline will look after them till they get to UK and are picked up on the other end by you or your wife.
TravelRe: Living In The UK: Property,Mortgage And Related by Bourne007(m): 9:30am On Jan 26, 2024
1. If you have the keys, you can start changing immediately.

2. As soon as you can or you dey fear Storm Daniel go blow them away 😜


specialenvoy:
Can anyone please recommend a snagger around the Yorkshire region? When is the best time to get Snagger to visit the house?

Also, I need clarifications on these two:

1. If we get the keys and we are yet to move into the house, at what point are we going to start changing our address? When we move in or when we get the keys?

2. When can we contact the Council for Bins?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 8:09pm On Jan 24, 2024
ReesheesuKnack:
It is easier for a 🐫 camel to pass through the anus of a lizard 🦎 than it will be, for a PSW visa applicant to get a waiver for their dependants.

Note: the ‘waiver’ is Public funds.

TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 8:09pm On Jan 24, 2024
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/618540bbd3bf7f55fa926c3e/Graduate_route.pdf

ReesheesuKnack:
You see, my brother. Context is EVERYTHING.
OP was clear about their particular case. Saying there are exceptions in some cases may be a truism, but you failed to situate this within the context of OP’s initial question.

While I haven’t checked yet, I can bet my bottom $ that the exceptions you refer to will not cover PSW visa applicants.

TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 6:22pm On Jan 24, 2024
Just to add you can make an application within 14 days after expiry of their visas and provide documents with good reason to prove your case.

As a last resort
If you fall under one of eligibility criteria, maybe you may get a waiver.
https://www.gov.uk/visa-fee-waiver-in-uk

All the best.


farnet:
Please people, has any of the below happened, and what are the implications?

Parents applied for Graduate visa and couldn't do so for the kids, all less than 6years old, because of fund.

Particular questions
1. Is there anyway it affects or will affect the parents visa?
2. In what specific ways does it affect the children?
3. What if the family doesn't have long term plan living here. Looking at moving elsewhere in near future. Does it matter or wouldn't it be a waste of scarce money ( let's say that have it) applying for children that won't be needing a brp for anything or right to work?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 6:11pm On Jan 24, 2024
Obviously it is absolutely vital to apply for a valid visa for the kids to avoid unnecessary issues / delays. And yes, overstaying is a criminal offence but I doubt they will detain and deport child(ren) under 18 as he said. And if you go through some of the guidance (student, graduate etc), you are likely to see the attach. So yes, there are exceptions in some cases smiley


BouharryArtikou:
Are you sure they will be exempted? Even for kids that were not Born in the UK?
Even for kids that were born in Nigeria and only brought in as Tier-4 dependants??

TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 2:56pm On Jan 24, 2024
All these wouldn't apply as they are under 18 and will be exempted.

Solumtoya:
You forgot to add that it is a criminal offence to overstay and they may be subjected to a monetary fine, jail time, or both. They also risk being detained and deported from the UK in addition to a ban.

Cc: farnet
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 4:46pm On Jan 08, 2024
As long as it's 5 years regardless of how many times employers were switched as the main applicant.

ehizario2012:
But I heard the applicant is the one to determine the span of time which would make 5 years... Like someone can decide to discount the first few months in a case where employers were switched etc... how true pls?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 10:36am On Jan 07, 2024
https://lifeintheuktests.co.uk/life-in-the-uk-test/

derbylicious:
Happy new year.
Kindly recommend resources (app &/or website) for a successful life in the UK test prep please.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 9:18pm On Dec 28, 2023
It depends on the kind of fines you received. Fixed penalty notices / penalty charge notices are fines for minor driving offences which doesn't need to be declared and will not normally result in refusal.

Ukliving:
Should I declare driving fines in PSW application?

Because they asked about driving offences and penalties
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 9:15pm On Dec 21, 2023
National Identity is not a mandatory doc and wouldn't cause any unnecessary grammar .. . UKVI personnel are humans too so they understand mistakes can be made. OP don get options so it's up to him to decide smiley


ReesheesuKnack:
Honestly speaking, I think this is too much for a simple issue.
OP has not paid, the application hasn’t even be made yet.
Isn’t it a better thing for OP to simply create a new application? Enter everything correctly and avoid any long (unnecessary) grammar?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 2:22pm On Dec 21, 2023
You upload and submit under 'evidence upload'. .. A brief explanation on the letter about the error is enough .. plus national identity (whether yes or no) is irrelevant to your application as long as you have your PP

Ibro2021:
Thanks for the feedback.

Under what section will I be uploading this please?

I've done the declaration part so all that's left is IHS + app fee payment and evidence upload.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 1:49pm On Dec 21, 2023
You sha entered passport details under 'Do you have a valid passport'? Submit a cover letter when uploading explaining the error and should be fine.

Ibro2021:
My people. I greet una.

I'm reviewing my psw application and discovered that I entered passport details (including issue and expiry dates) where national identity card was required.

I've also done the declaration part so can't edit any longer. All that's left is to make payment for IHS and application.

What are my options, please? Is this error fatal, and do I have to start another application from scratch?

Thanks.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 10:45am On Dec 16, 2023
Congrats sir 👏🏼. At what interest rate?

Viruses:
Thanks alot, God bless you.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 6:16pm On Dec 12, 2023
She definitely does. She denied my application to bring in my nuclear, extended & blended family 😢

babajeje123:
I'm even suspecting Zahra29, she might be working for HO grin

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