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Thanks for your reply. I appreciate

Ukliving:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQSVdohbQbc?si=5_bM0IKJazFWy2BS

Seniors in the building, I greet una.

I recently got an interview invite for a civil service role (EO, Finance officer).

For those who have had the experience, what should I expect? What areas am I going to be accessed on? What are the likely questions?

I will appreciate your inputs please.

Thanks

Currently, there is so much scrutiny on COS applications by the Home office due to the ongoing abuse. So, your employer might be telling you the truth. Just be patient. Mine took 3 to 4 months to come out.
Good luck

electromagnito:
This is my first time here.. great job guys... The university were i would be working told me they applied for my COS since on 6th of this month, but they are yet to respond back to me...

As anyone whose sponsor applied for COS this month obtained theirs?

Or is it possible the university is delaying giving me the COS since my resumption date to commence my job is February next year?.

I will appreciate every response... thanks in advance

There is definitely something you may have filled wrongly. Could you download your Visa Application Form (incomplete), blurr the sensitive info in it and show us? Perhaps gurus here can spot the error

Preeteeshir:
No, it's not a care job and I'm typing in the correct format, My Cos is expiring on the 30th of next month.

Elapsed work start date is not a problem at all, so long as your COS has not expired. The 28daus rule says you can start work not later than 28 days after your visa is granted.
Your intended travel date should be after your work start date.

Preeteeshir:
Good morning, elapsed work start date, work start date was supposed to be 5th of Nov, now I can't even pay for IHS, after filling the work start and work end date, I filled my intended date of travel, it's still asking for a valid travel date, I don't know what to do. Please assist me.

Bro, have you thought of the fact that your former sponsor may have reported you to the Home office after issuing you with series of warnings for non academic attendance?

Have you also considered that your former sponsor may have withdrawn their sponsorship after multiples of non response from you?

And finally, have you considered that the Home office may have given you 60 days to exit the UK, but you continued doing your care job, thereby being an overstayer for a long time?

You need to tell us your correspondence with the university during these times. No go waste your visa fee for HCW. Anyways, na just £551. It is worth the trial if u wish to gamble it.

Goodluck bro

Sysco6000:
Thanks for your response,

But as for pictures I don't think I have that. I got police report, messages and stuffs like that proving the kidnap.

And for the ILR, when the time comes I will use an immigration lawyer, I may even use one for this case self to see if it will ease my approval.

I read your text and you said I shouldn't leave any funny remarks or informations, so what you mean is that I should add every violations that i did in a cover letter and ask for consideration and reasons why I violated there rules with proofs right, even without the immigration officers asking.

It is becoming rampant that couples file for their 12 year old nephew or niece as their dependants, to use them to look after their little ones at home while they work full time My former classmate did it and went scotfree. I hope this is not your case.
Home office is becoming aware of it.

Back to your issue. You need to present hospital records of the birth of the child. Other evidence such as pictures baptism (for Christians), child dedication etc
Goodluck

Kichivictory:
House ,please I need ideas on how to adequately handle this NSF .I don't know what to do pls.@ AdvanceDNA and others

Thanks for your reply

kwakudtraveller:
My guys, I wish I had a secret formula but there isn’t. Just apply like your life depends on it, it took me months to get my first offer after interviewing like mad. Just make sure your CV is detailed with all your skills, and be flexible with the roles you apply for i.e Audit Associate, Finance Manager, Finance Business Partner, Accountant, Financial Analyst. Check the JD and look for key words and add to your CV. Always add a cover letter as well. And if too many people have applied for the job, don’t even bother yourself. Godspeed

No.1) I was once a student. I know a few students who did more than 20 hours, applied and successfully switched to work visa, but Home office later discovered them and cancelled their stay. This is a 50/50 something.


No.2) Prior to your exit, did you fulfill all the conditions of your Tier 4 visa sponsorship? My concern here is, did you clear all your fees owed to your sponsor (University). Did your sponsor report you or threaten to report you to UKVI for lack of school attendance?

Sysco6000:
Good day House, I have a Question and my story long

..In 2021 I was opportune to go to the UK for schooling MSC and I couldn't finish my schooling due to personal reasons, that put me into depression so I stopped school, and through that period, and my stay in the UK, I was working more than 20hrs per week in different carehomes.


...So before my visa was expiring, I left the UK to avoid bad travel history or overstay because I plan to come back through full time work.

So I reached out to several carehomes I worked for in the UK, which has cos and I asked for sponsorship and 2 agreed to sponsor since there know how good I was working for them without no issue.

So my Questions goes like this

1. Will my 20hours per week I worked when I was in the UK affect my decision making for a healthcare visa to the UK when I apply for it.

2. My inability to finish school affect my decision making.


This carehome know me right from when I was in the UK and have agreed to sponsor me, so am scared of my chances of getting a visa Approval.

Please this is my email 🙏 divinecrimp@gmail.com

Wow!!!
Thanks so much for the reply.

giselle237:
You do not need passport for the child born in the uk. Pls the UK birth certificate is all that is needed. When filling the form write that the child’s id is only birth certificate .

Thanks for the reply. But why would I pay for ihs for my baby when I know it's free for HCW visa. I would explore the option of getting a visa for my baby without a passport

080bjaked:
I don't think you do Sir. Also, visa isn't necessary yet unless the child wants to travel. The most important thing is to pay for IHS fees for the child before he clocks 3months so he won't be denied of medical services (unless you are willing to pay out of pocket).

But I can assure you that you can put in a Visa application without a passport. I'm sure because I'm currently doing the process myself

I live in London sha. Just that I'm not ready for the stress of NIN, passport capturing and all.

I just hate any process that involves naija since I jakpa (smiles)

advanceDNA:
Wahala that comes with being a second class citizen.....

U far from London??

Omooh!!!!!

advanceDNA:
U will need a passport ooooo

Elders in the house, for a child born in the uk to a skilled worker parents, can they make a dependant visa application without a passport ?

Since free NHS services will stop after 3 months of birth, do I have to get a passport for the baby or I can use their full UK birth certificate to make a dependant visa application?

Thanks man

Goodly1:
Yes, I remember ooo!😇 WOW! Glad it ended in your favour!💃🕺 Big congratulations!🎉👏🏿💃🕺

For the first question, "28 days rule" got you covered. You can resume work not later than 28days after your visa was granted

Goodly1:
Hi everyone, quick one. If the "work start date" on one's CoS is in September and the person is applying for a visa this November (2 months after), is there any problem as the work start date has passed?

Also, if one renewed their passport a month after CoS issuance, is there any need for the employer to update the person's CoS with the new passport number before the person proceeds to apply for a visa? Thanks.

Please, confirm, are you applying from outside the UK or inside ? They both have different application links. If you actually used the correct link (outside the uk), then your reply should be "No".

wagbe:
Please I need help to select YES OR NO.
My wife just got skilled worker visa, but she hasn't travelled yet.
I am trying to apply for dependant visa....
We both haven't lived in UK before but we have been married for almost three years and never stay apart

Bro, do you have any piece of advise for a dependant skilled in Accounting and finance field looking for a job? The person has ACA(England and wales)
God bless you

kwakudtraveller:
I’m a skilled dependant in finance and I’m currently earning £75k plus bonus. If you target 28k jobs that’s what you’ll earn and If you target 75k jobs and above and you are skilled, na wetin you go get.

The case is a very touching one indeed. I pray God gives them the strength to endure it.

But normally, all things being equal, in-country switch takes around 2 weeks sha, even though the website says within 8 weeks. I got mine two days ago.

It will definitely be sorted very soon.

dubaiprince:
I can understand how you feel about the delay (it happens at times). I think on a norms, the turn around time for in-country tier 2 visa applications take about 8 weeks since you already complained, you need to give them 20 working days to respond. I am sure they will respond, don't be tempted to complain again as every new complain wipes out the initial one and the 20 working days start counting again.

Ok.

florixi:
Yes, we applied to switch to a Tier 2 visa after the course completion date on my CAS. I contacted my university visa advice office and was told my studentship has no connection with my spouse-dependent visa application and that the home office has already been informed that I have completed my program. I know someone with a similar issue; I believe it is a backlog issue. I want to wait until Friday; if nothing happens, I will contact my MP as someone suggested here.

Your case is very touching.

Did your wife switch to tier 2 after your course completion date as stated on your CAS?

Please, check your course end date on your CAS and confirm you all attempted to switch to tier 2 after the date.

florixi:
Dear people of God ,

Please,I need your input on how to contact the Home Office for an application within the UK on my situation.

My family and I applied to switch to a Tier 2 visa since August. My wife, who is the main applicant, got her visa early in October, while i and the children's visas are still not yet out. This is the 11th week of these applications. i am really worried because our Tier 4 had already expired in late October.

I have successfully completed my MSc, and i am supposed to start working full time now, but this delay is not helping as most of the work i demanding my share code.

I have called the HO, they only told me to send mail to the complaint, which I did two weeks ago. Still no feedback yet. This is really frustrating; what else can i do to address this? Has anyone experienced this before? I need the best advice, please. I am tired of checking my email.

I and my dependants all got mails between 1:22pm amd 1:32pm

ch76yty:
congratulations 🎉
Around what time did you get your mail.

It is terrible my brother. Thanks for your advice. I really appreciate.

Cheers!!

advanceDNA:
Congrats man.....

I feel they just employed some pple that don't get the interpretation of the policy

.... there is someone that they are about to deny his visa with no clear justifiable reason.... They just claimed he didn't fulfill the requirements if care visa based on paragraph 2 and 3.... No further explanation of how the person didn't meet up with the requirements.....

Formerly when ECO deny visa they will explain how u didn't meet up each requirment

Hope say una remember my case with the yeye Case worker wey dey on Columbia coccaine (according to AdvanceDNA) Smiles!!!

Visa alert:
Applied within the UK.
Application date: 21/10/2023
Query from home office erroneously telling me to pay more for my visa fee: 27/10/2023
Decision mail: 7/11/2023

Standard SW application.

I hammered home office with a well detailed cover letter with facts and proof.

Glory be to God!!!

cbn4main:
Elders in the house, after one week of submitting my Skilled Worker Visa (HCW), Home Office sent a mail to my operations mgr (my sponsor).
Please note that I clearly indicated health and care Visa on my Visa application for 3 years and above and not below 3 years, as home office wrote. (See the attached). My COS clearly stated 6145 as my SOC code and i'm eligible for HCW.

I don't know why the case worker mistook my HCW application for an ordinary Skilled worker visa thereby telling me to pay a higher application fee. See the mail from Home office below and kindly advise me:




"THE ABOVE APPLICANT HAS NOT SUBMITTED A VALID IMMIGRATION APPLICATION



You have attempted to make an application for permission to stay in the United Kingdom.



The application is not yet valid. We have set out below what is missing from your application.





You must provide all of the missing information within 10 working days from the date of this e-mail otherwise your application will be rejected as invalid.





What is missing





Incorrect or no fee paid



The specified fee has not been paid. You can find information on our current fees at https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs



The statement below provides more detail about your failure to pay the specified fee and the steps you must now take to validate your application.



Although you have made a payment, it is not the correct amount. You must now pay the balance of £533. Please now follow the instructions in the guidance notes on the application form and send a completed payment slip with the balance amount. You must complete all sections of the payment slip attached. The reason you need to pay this additional fee is : You have indicated on your Visa Application Form that you have applied for a visa for 3 years and under. However, your Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) has been issued for over 3 years.

As a result, the incorrect application fee has been paid.





Please complete the attached form and send it to worksponsoreddocumentrequests@homeoffice.gov.uk within 10 working days quoting your application reference.





Should you wish to pay the top-up fee of by cheque please send the cheque, together with the completed payment slip to the address stated below:-



Department 600

UKVI

The Capital

Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L3 9PP



When we have received a completed valid application, we will consider it in accordance with the Immigration Rules and published policies. If you require further advice about your eligibility under the Immigration Rules, visit our website at www.gov.uk/uk-visas-immigration.



Consequences if you do not provide this information

If we do not receive this missing information within 10 days of the date of this letter, even if you have already enrolled your biometrics, your application will be rejected as invalid. If your leave has expired, you will become an overstayer.



From the 18 March 2016, new fees regulations will allow the Home Office to retain an administration fee on in country charged applications that are rejected as invalid. The fee is £25 per person included in the application.



If you do not provide the missing information requested in this letter, your application will be rejected as invalid and the Home Office will refund your payment, minus the administration fee.



If you submit a new application, the date of that application will be the date that it is posted, delivered by courier or accepted at a premium service centre.



Thank you

Work Sponsored Routes Team

Visas and Citizenship

UK Visas & Immigration

Home Office"

Goodly1:
I'm hoping it'll turn out favourably. Remember to let us know the outcome.
All the best.😇

Sure, it will.

Thanks

RindeFoods:
I read this severally & indeed it weak me🤔, Please I will appreciate you put yourself together in given them a befitting response cos I don't just understand where& why they needed you to pay more. I think a cover note(Details explaination) with Visa payment receipt will serve well.

You have gone far & it will end well..

Thanks so much. I have sent a very detailed cover note with enough proof amd facts.

Thanks for the reply

burgessdon:
I only received empty NSF and nothing was requested .
cbn4main post=126771875]Your application has overstayed o. Was this your first NSF?

Quickly, check on your COS if your employer confirmed that you are eligible for a Health and Care worker visa.

From the COS details, I can't see anything suggesting that you are not eligible for HCW visa.

You will need to provide your appointment letter from your UK employer (sponsor) and an introduction letter from them also, stressing the fact that you are eligible for the the visa.

Other people in the house can suggest more.

Your application has overstayed o. Was this your first NSF?

Quickly, check on your COS if your employer confirmed that you are eligible for a Health and Care worker visa.

burgessdon:
I did my biometrics on the 7th August 2023
SOC as stated on my COS - 6146 senior support worker.
Thanks for your time as I await your further instructions.
cbn4main post=126771519]

Firstly, when exactly did you do biometrics?

1). For paragraph 2, you will need to upload your appointment letter which states your job functions. You may also back it up with a letter of introduction from your employer.

2) For paragraph 3, na you go answer that one. What exactly is your SOC code as stated on your COS?

burgessdon:
House help me out on this.i just got this mail now and don't know what to do about it @ advance DNA
The UK Decision Making Centre is currently assessing the application submitted by the above named. We are unable to conclude the application at this time as we require additional information.

The above named applicant has applied for a Health and Care visa. Please note that the Health and Care Visa is available to the following individuals:

• A person applying under the Skilled Worker route for Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain; and,

• A person taking up a job in one of the occupations specified within the list of Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes set out in paragraph 3; and,

• A person who will be employed or engaged by: please refer to paragraphs 2 the Health and Care guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-care-visa-guidance-for-applicants/health-and-care-visa-guidance-accessible

Therefore, please provide:

* Evidence how the above named applicant meets the Health and Care Visa eligibility requirement set out in paragraphs 2 and 3.

Please send any documentation as a scanned attachment within 10 working days to worksponsoreddocumentrequests@homeoffice.gov.uk quoting GWxxx in the subject line.

Please attach the document directly to the email as we are unable to access links to files hosted on sites such as Dropbox™ or Google Drive™. Please also include a translation of the document provided if it is not in English or Welsh.

If you do not provide this evidence or contact us to explain any delays this application may be refused.

Kind regards,

UK Decision Making Centre




Follow us online: www.gov.uk/fcdo

Firstly, when exactly did you do biometrics?

1). For paragraph 2, you will need to upload your appointment letter which states your job functions. You may also back it up with a letter of introduction from your employer.

2) For paragraph 3, na you go answer that one. What exactly is your SOC code as stated on your COS?

Goodly1:
So, what's your employer saying about the whole situation? Have they tried to explain the error to UKVI?

My employer said I should relate with the Home office and explain to them.
I was just surprised that such a misunderstanding can happen at that level.

Again, why didn't the Home office send me an NSF? Rather, they emailed my employer.

Anyways, I have written a cover letter explaining in details. Hopefully, they will action it and do the needful.

[quote author=tobaseye post=126763081][/quote]The link the case worker sent is for an ordinary skilled worker visa and not a health and care worker visa. The former is £1,084 while the later is £551 all for 5 years.

mobilecontactm:
How much did you pay for your visa application

Lol..it is most likely that the cash worker is on drugs actually.
I saw the mail with my eyes. The assertions made by the case worker was false: That, I selected visa duration of 3 years or below while my COS is for 3 years and above.
My COS is for 6145 and it's eligible for HCW. I just don't know why the case worker totally neglected it and took it for an ordinary SW visa. I wonder when SOC 6145 became an ordinary SW visa.

And again, if they neglected HCW I applied, how come they didn't tell me to pay for IHS?

I paid £551 which is the correct fee for HCW for 5 years visa. Now, the case worker is requested additional £533, making it a total of £1,084 ( equivalent to an ordinary SW visa for 5 years)