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Unfortunately it's a requirement

profemebee:
hi hi, pls does a baby without a Nigerian passport require NIN?

The whole process is confusing as there is a new site https://immigration.gov.ng for the Nigerian passport application as the other one https://portal.immigration.gov.ng was stopped on the 7th of May 2023.

There is a mandatory NIN field for baby.. which is surprising.

I'm trying to renew my Nigerian passport and apply a fresh for baby

You can switch jobs, switch visas as much as you want .. . No restrictions about this

yomisley:
Hello everyone,

Suppose a person enters the UK with the sponsorship of a care home but is no longer interested in the job and finds a white-collar job. If the company is willing to sponsor them, is it possible to switch jobs?

I am also considering obtaining certification in the construction field. Is this achievable?

7 steps provided here

https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-administration/immigration/working-in-the-uk/after-studies/graduate-visa

wonlasewonimi:
Can someone help confirm if the uni has to send you a link before you can apply for a post study visa? If yes, do they wait till less than a month to visa expiry to provide the link? I am trying to confirm a lamba. Thanks.

Coventry and Northampton are options. Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham can be within 90 minutes by train

Solumtoya:
I was responding to her comment about London not insinuating we would all reside there o

However, can you mention some of these available Cities outside London that someone who works in London can explore?

We had had this conversation here before and people were mentioning Croydon, Kent, Dartford, Cambridge etc. but those areas are not cheap!

Many are not looking for houses in London but Houses within a 90 minute drive from London yet even that is not cheap in decent areas

It's mainly because of the DPF Lexus mentioned. That's why it's advisable to take longer journeys to keep your DPF clean and in good working order. If you drive am for some minutes with 40mph or more will often be sufficient to clear the blockage if any. DPF clean should be part of your regular car maintenance anyway. Also, check the car handbook for more specific instructions.

I had to research too before I made the switch and have not experienced any issues.

kwakudtraveller:
My job is mostly remote. I read that diesel cars need to be driven often but na mostly only weekend I dey drive. Is this a myth or the car has to be driven for long distances often? I just don’t want to go and use my hands to buy trouble

I was skeptical switching from Petrol to Diesel .. . I've now used it for almost 3 years now and haven't experienced any of these issues. AdBlue reduces the emission so no offensive smell either. You still dey beef that your Ijebu diesel car wey you dey drive back then🤣😭

Lexusgs430:
- They are usually heavier on the foot
- Excessive engine vibration
- Offensive smell
- DPF clogging
- EGR values failure

I hate diesel vehicles with a passion......😭

Only the first 9 months is calculated for maintenance fees no matter the duration of course.

Nodep:
If na 2 years nko. How much go be the maintenance fee

Reminds me of "The Horse, The Man & The Son" 😃😁

HollyMadison:
The vawulence on the thread don dey plenty oo

they ignore your post- problem
they respond- problem
the response is serious- problem
the response is light hearted- problem
few people respond- problem
many people respond- problem
elders respond- problem
newbies respond- problem
you don’t disclose enough personal info- problem
You disclose personal info- problem

Problem no dey finish

Gary Lineker of NL.. Everyone get your back 😁😅😂

Lexusgs430:
Gentleman lemi, emi kin se fighter.......🥢🎸🪘🥁

I hear and see oríṣi risi since visas were relaxed.

Imagine family of 7 coming in with little or no information about the system


https://www.tiktok.com/video/7207165733258808603/

LagosismyHome:
Shared as seen on Facebook.... if you do this

Just stop stop it ..... Couples try and work together and don't leave kids alone

To add what Zahra said, deportation will apply if spent 12 months or more in prison for a criminal offence.

rinzylee:
Let me ask a rare question here.

I heard someone was deported for staying out of UK for more than 6 months after getting an indefinite leave to remain status. Story reads that he has been on ILR status for more than 15years but never applied for citizenship. (Jamaican village people at work)


So does the 180days clause still apply to ILR holders?

Oh yes. I misread.

That's why applicants are advised to apply few days before expiry 😀.

Cheers

Zahra29:
However point 1 is saying that if a decision is reached before the person's original leave expires, then section 3c would not be triggered in the first place, even if they have a right to appeal.

I partly disagree with point 1. Section 3C is extended if application is refused and an in-time appeal is submitted.

Zahra29:
I agree 👍

A couple of points about section 3c which make the application turn around time significant:

1. If a decision is made before the expiry of permission, section 3C leave is not triggered, even where the application is refused and the applicant lodges an appeal by the relevant deadline

2. if someone has an outstanding application that was made before the expiry of their permission and they transition to section 3C leave, they can vary their application to another type up to the point that the Home Office makes a decision.. Once a decision has been made, though, any attempt to vary their application (i.e. lodge a new application) while they still have section 3C leave will be void.

For someone that's been in the country for less than a year or 2 and on a temp visa will no doubt have their application refused.

It extends section 3C and whether it's shorter or not, it's up to the applicant to find a sponsor within that time frame.

They've noticed the appeal process has been abused and as you rightly said, right to appeal may not apply.

Last thing one wants is to use all the money to fight staying and then be illegal. I hope they reconcile sooner than later.

Zahra29:
I understand your point. I was recommending caution because the application could be determined quickly (especially due to the lack of strong supporting evidence). Last time I checked with a solicitor who used to work for HO, she advised that the turn around time for such applications is now a lot shorter.

Just my view and who knows, I might be wrong. However I think on a forum like this it's important to present all sides of a debate,pros and cons of an approach,to enable people make an informed decision.

Apply on the basis of nothing concrete really.

The whole idea is if there's no point based visa to switch to, private life just buys time pending s/he restores their stay.

It doesn't really impact future applications. It will be more of a personal impact (financial, right to work/rent)

Zahra29:
Apply for family life on what basis though? It sounds like his wife and/or children are not settled in the UK and he does not have long residence to claim private life on.

He needs to be careful. Applications are more readily determined now, and he runs the risk of being found guilty of making vexatious claims which could impact future applications.

Though not part of Schengen but Rep of Cyprus has available dates

BorisJohnson:
Please, which country did you apply to as your first port of entry?

I have been looking for appointments on TLS and VFS Global website for appointments in more than 10 EU countries including Estonia, Italy, France, Portugal, Switzerland… all no appointments.

Not true

segunzolawalez:
Good day elders, I have just heard one can't switch from PSW to skilled workers visa except 3 month before the expiry of the PSW visa.
Is this true??

I've always put it on their applications (parent or PIL) with no issues.

babajeje123:
Will it be okay to say one is inviting one's parent to come and see their grandchildren?

Looks like 3 more clinics have been approved including The Consultants Practice

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-nigeria/tuberculosis-testing-in-nigeria#attending-the-clinic

justwise:
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Can you paste the link here for verification? If its true then i will edit the page to include it

CAS is only applicable to the Main Applicant. You just need his BRP (alongside other required docs) for your application

Doyemi:
Good day everyone

@duchess90

I intend to apply as a partner dependent by July and my husband is the main applicant for the January 2023 start (he is already in the uk)

Going through the CAS , we noticed that the CAS is valid for only 6months from the date of issue in December 2022. And June 2023 will be the CAS expiration date.

Can I still apply for my visa in July . Does the expiration date also affects dependent application.

Please assist

Yes it's totally allowed 👍🏾

Fraih:
Hi everyone,

Pls is it possible to have more than one bank hosting the POF and submit more than one statement equally? More like a normal account and a dom account But both carrying the same name and identity

The POF calculation remains the same regardless of age

chemicalibk:
Please
What will be POF to cover for the family of 4
Age 5 & 2 for kids too

Any missing document(s) can be scanned at the centre which 'I think' might come with additional cost

bemagnify:
While submitting my dependent visa application documents at TLS website I forgot to upload the legal guardianship order because she is not my child. Please what is my fate. How do I upload the documents again.. her biometrics is tomorrow morning. Please help

Maintenance fee 1,023 x 9 (months)

Nothing do you if na 16 months you wan do o

Baggylee:
Just want to know if i am wright.

My POF calculation.

My tuition - 16,870
i am paying - 4000 for CAS
Duration of studies - 16 months
Maintenance fee outside London - 1,023

The calculation
16,870
-4000
= 12,870.

Maintenance fee 1,023 x 16 = 16,368

Total 12,870+16,368 = 29,238 pounds.
i want to put 30,000 as i considering change in rate.
i hope this is correct and exigency is well considered. Please house.

9 months maintenance fees is all you need.

27autumn:
How many months maintenance fees do you need if your course is for 2 years? Also do you mean I should have double of that for my POF or just for my living expenses.

Oh okay... Make sense now 👍🏾. All the best dear

27autumn:
Yeah, thank you.
He's completing his BSc, so couldn't join him on his visa route
Plus if he still has the chance to go back for his MSc if sponsorship doesn't work, I think.

Just out of curiosity...

How come you don't come in as a dependant? I ask because couples tend to switch to a study visa as a last resort if sponsorship doesn't work out before a Graduate visa ends.

Also, hope you are aware that if he switches to a dependant visa, he will no longer be qualified to apply for a Graduate visa.

27autumn:
Good evening, please advise

My husband is currently a student in UK, I'm in Nigeria. I'm resuming School in UK this August as well and we wish for my husband to switch to a dependent visa. How do we go about that?
1. Do we apply at the same time, I in Nigeria, He in UK?
2. Do I apply first, get my visa then he applies?
3. How long does it take to switch from student to dependent visa take in the UK?
4. Must he have switched to dependent before his current BRP ends in September, or he only needs to have applied for his new visa even if his new visa is not out yet?

Thank you

Yes you are entitled to your opinion like we all do but if the guidelines states otherwise with clearly written rules, then the opinion becomes irrelevant

MatrixReloaded:
Choices: IF SUBMITTING FD.NOTES CERT OTHER THAN SOA. My opinion.

It sounds like you don't know this but for any premature liquidation, a charge (like any fixed deposits) will be deducted from the contractual interest rate. That you can't access the fixed deposit until the end of the tenure is simply inaccurate. The last sentence says "that the applicant can access the funds at any time". ECOs follow the guidance and understand how certificate of deposit works.


You have to read waaaaaaaay back to see successful applicants who have used Fixed term.

MatrixReloaded:
Says that you can't access the fixed deposit if you want it today... it must get to the tenure. Read the last sentence pls.

U apply for Visa today with a certificate that will mature around December for instance.
ECO will kick your application out without second thought on grounds that the funds is not available and can't be easily accessible by the applicant.

Seems you don't know what is fixed deposit notes

Otherwise, in such case of using fd.notes short tenure of "30days", one can apply for Visa around May first using such fd.note certs. because originally the funds should have been settled in the account prior to the filing of Visa application.

Says you or UKVI ?

MatrixReloaded:
Perhaps it can be withdrawn even before the tenure I presume. "Funds that can be easily accessible" by you.

You don't present fixed deposit, T.B, as POF.. u only use savings or any account deemed accessible like Dom.acc

Fixed deposit accounts are allowed

MatrixReloaded:
1. Fixed deposit is not acceptable and can't be accessible
2. You need to wait until you have a reasonable funds in your account to showcase your competent of not seeking for public funds while oversea. Besides your fixed tenure will get to June/July, thou you can still apply within such time frame and get a quick response either using for priority service et el..

Unless otherwise, if you currently have funds to prove you can sustain yourself and whoever depending on same available funds. Hope this helps. Cheers

Yes you can use your fixed deposit accounts (also known as Certificates of deposit) as long as it's held for the required 28 day period.

Adave97:
@ duchess, and any other gurus in this forum.

Please I wanna ask if I can use my personal bank account and that of my kiddies (son's - dependant) bank account which has a lump sum of amount in it for POF. But the money in both accounts are fixed deposit which tenures matures in June and July 2023 end respectively.

1. Can I use the statements for my Visa application or should I liquidate both and combine the sums in one accounts for the POF .

2. If I apply for Visa by next month May , how long would it take for me to get a response as I'm heading for September intake .

Thank you all .