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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 4:13pm On Jan 05, 2023
I passed my driving theory test at second attempt... onto the next one

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 7:24am On Dec 19, 2022
Greathand01:
Please can't one get a NHS job as a student, I have gotten 2 jobs now as a HCA but they keep saying they can't offer 20hrs, they can only do 23.5 for PT..

Hi, you can try other positions within the NHS. I suppose the advertised position for HCA already mentioned number of hours prior to applying.

You may consider applying to band 4 positions to secure sponsorship instead

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 4:15pm On Dec 16, 2022
Nanidiiii:


Thank you but she is not sure if she needs to upload her certificate from her masters in the UK for her proof of english language, COS and her tuberculosis certificate from when she first moved to the UK. Please house for those that have switched from student visa or graduate visa to tier 2 what documents did you have to upload or if you uploaded any at all.

Her CAS is enough as proof of English language

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 10:01pm On Dec 11, 2022
lavida001:
Experts in the house who knows About HMRC I have some question.

So, im trying to register with HMRC to check and see if the agency i work with actually remits my tax but i couldnt .

It keeps asking me for UK passport and DVLA approved license.

If anyone knows how to go about the process involved, please share your experience so we all learn.

You can use P45 or P60 (if you have) and grant access to credit card history
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 3:02pm On Dec 05, 2022
dustydee:

Let me save this by quoting it. Dashed HMRC money when I was contracting until I realised after almost 3 years that I could have saved a lot more. To make matters worse, I paid the accounting firm thousands yearly for the priviledge.

Next time, call HMRC directly. I recently realised I was overtaxed for 8 months at my new job. I called HMRC and provided them the right tax code, and was refunded almost 2k.

You should know your tax code and all these information are on the HMRC page, down to calculating your tax payment for the year.

I have friends that overpaid tax and got refunded (without contacting HMRC) after the tax year.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 7:08pm On Dec 04, 2022
eniola1010:
This is gonna be long.
For over 2 days i slept on youtube looking for that one video that will explain to someone how uk NI(national insurance) and income tax is being taxed.

I noticed a lot of people on the thread dont really understand the arithmetic aspect of how the tax works. Even if there are calculators online to do the whole thing for you, i'm sure guys like me are on the thread who loves hand on deck calculations just to see exactly how the system works.

This is also good if you want to compare different countries tax and see which country u wanna settle in.

First, the tax bands are as follows, dont let this confuse you. It is my examples that will give you clearer understanding.

£0 - £12570 is 12570 and 0% (personal allowance)
£12571 - £50270 is 37699 and 20% (basic band)
£50271 - £150000 is 99729 and 40% (higer band)
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We want to know what your net pay is after tax have been taken from your gross pay.
Your gross pay is your salary before tax.
Your net pay is your salary after tax.
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EXAMPLE1
Your salary is £60000
First and foremost, you are entitled to personal allowance of £12570 and this will not be taxed.

60000
-12570
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47430

This 47430 falls between band2 (37699) and band3 (99729)

What then happens is this.

37699 from your 47430 will be taxed at 20%. Which is 37699x0.2 is 7539.

When 37699 is taking from the 47430, you know it will remain 9731, now that 9731 will be taxed at 40%. That will be 9731x0.4 which is 3892.

Conclusively, it means if your salary is 60000, you will be taxed 11,431 being (3892+7539).






EXAMPLE2
Let us assume your salary is 52000.

First and foremost remove the 12570 that is not taxable.

52000
- 12570
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39430


39430 falls in the range of (37699) and (99729), which are 20% and 40% respectively.

So, 37699 from your 39430 will be taxed at 20%. Which is 37699x0.2 is 7539.

Now, remember that when 37699 is taken from your 39430, it will remain 1731.
This 1731 will now be taxed at 40%.
So, 1731x0.4 is 692.

Conclusively, on your salary of 52000, you are taxed 8231 being (692+7539).







Example 3
Let us assume your salary is 25000
First and foremost, remove your 12570.

25000
- 12570
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12430

Since 12430 falls on the personal allowance band. They'll just use the basic band. Which is 20%. 12430x0.2 is 2486.

Conclusively, your tax from 25000 is 2486.












Note i did some round up. This is not perfect. But near perfect.
Let me know if u find this useful. Then i'll do the one with NI included.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 2:57pm On Nov 18, 2022
smartmiss:


Hello, are you in health care or another industry? Can i PM for some inquiries�

Yes, I am
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 11:18am On Nov 18, 2022
bigtt76:
You need to add him as your dependent on the new visa route you are on. Congratulations on the switch, please can I PM you on how you went about it?



He will need to switch and the UKVI page said dependent can apply same time as me or at a different time before their current visa expires.

Since he is out of the UK before I switched, I want to confirm if he can use his BRP which has student dependent to enter the UK.

Yes, you can PM me
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 7:20am On Nov 18, 2022
Hello house,

I have switched from Student Visa to work visa and notified my uni about the change. They have also notified UKVI they are no longer my sponsor.

I wanted to ask, can my dependent still use his student dependent brp to enter UK? Is his BRP still valid even after uni withdraws sponsorship? He's planning to come next month to switch his visa status and live in the UK permanently.

Thank you.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 3:32pm On Sep 26, 2022
dupyshoo:
I think you need to take your time and read the whole page. The "more than 20hrs concession was introduced during Covid and they are removing the concession from October 4th.

If it is what you said it is, can I ask you for the NHS concession for those waiting for visa but still working?


The concession detailed in the "if you applied for a Health and Care Worker Visa and are waiting decision on your application" section will end on 4th of October 2022.

Applicants with Certificate of Sponsorship assihned after this date cannot begin work until they receive visa.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 1:42pm On Sep 26, 2022
dupyshoo:
Just above the section you screenshot is what I posted where it was clearly written that "The concessions detailed in the ‘If you’re working for the NHS’ section will expire on 4 October 2022. This means that all concessions in the section you posted will expire on 4th October.



Yes, that part is for people waiting for visa but still working while they wait for decision not for students working in NHS list profession
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 11:08am On Sep 26, 2022
dupyshoo:
See the link below

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents


The page you screenshot is for applicants waiting for visa decision

Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 7:41pm On Sep 25, 2022
pretty1986:
But please,can someone use Pounds account statement as POF for health and Care visa application here in Nigeria?

Yea sure if it's a Dom account regulated by CBN cos according to UKVI page, you can only use account that is regulated in the country you're applying from.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/financial-evidence-for-sponsored-or-endorsed-work-routes#how-your-finance-requirement-is-worked-out

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 10:08pm On Sep 16, 2022
hustla:


Mehn this people just wise anyhow

Means I can get more than $400 or so per time smh

Thanks for the clarification!

No o. You can only apply for reimbursement every six months as you will be required to upload 6 months payslip to evidence your claim.

I should add: you get refund for dependents too.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 4:03pm On Sep 16, 2022
hustla:


Is it possible to get more than that?
I'd like $1K+ if possible grin

You can only apply for 6 months reimbursement at a time. Since the IHS fee is dependent on the length of your visa, you can't get more than the initial amount paid.

Also, once you switch to another visa, you will not be able to claim old IHS fee. Unless of course if you paid IHS on new visa and have worked 6 months in healthcare with the visa

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Travel / Re: UK Skilled Worker Visa / Health And Care Worker Visa / Qualified Teacher Route by CheesyTee(f): 3:43pm On Sep 16, 2022
aderinsola15:
.

Ok, after join a regulatory body, what next? Please help a sister ooo.

Then start applying to jobs. Try taking CPD courses on SSSC (or other association page).

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 3:42pm On Sep 16, 2022
hustla:




How much was refunded and how long did the entire process take?
Cos Someone said he/she got about $500 or so

I applied for 6 months reimbursement. Got $313.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 2:52pm On Sep 16, 2022
Uzonma:
Please those that have gotten their IHS Refund how long did it take for the money to be credited after the success email on the application?

Thanks

For me, 48hrs. Cos it was approved on a weekend

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Travel / Re: UK Skilled Worker Visa / Health And Care Worker Visa / Qualified Teacher Route by CheesyTee(f): 11:57am On Sep 16, 2022
aderinsola15:
ok, thank you so much. Are you a social worker?

Not at all. But I work in healthcare
Travel / Re: UK Skilled Worker Visa / Health And Care Worker Visa / Qualified Teacher Route by CheesyTee(f): 6:49am On Sep 16, 2022
aderinsola15:
Hello Somebody, I studied Social work and I am working in an hospital, I have applied severally on so many UK job site and no ‘Successful’ mail from anyone but rather I get the ‘only want UK applicants only’. Can anyone help?

First, you need to join regulatory body in the UK. We have SSSC for Scotland. You can check the one for England or Wales.
Travel / Re: UK Skilled Worker Visa / Health And Care Worker Visa / Qualified Teacher Route by CheesyTee(f): 4:07pm On Sep 12, 2022
charles664:
Please i need support and guidance.

I am a MedLab Scientist working in one of the labs in Nigeria.

i have gotten my HCPC license.

I have applied for so many jobs. i keep getting "unfortunately my application was not considered".

Is there something I'm not getting right?

Have you tried applying to less popular areas or councils? Try Wales and Scotland too

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 12:02am On Sep 11, 2022
Timitempah:


Hi, congratulations on the visa.

I have also just got a COS for the H&C visa from my employer.. plan to apply soon. But I would like to know if I can use the immigration checker app instead of booking a date and also is priority service available for this visa route as I am in the UK currently.

Thanks
Yes. You can use ID app for biometrics and do priority service.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 12:01am On Sep 11, 2022
Timitempah:


Hi,
After going through some of your post, I think it’s advisable to use the super priority rather than the priority service option for a quicker decision on the visa.
I am switching my visa route from T4 to skilled worker (H&C) visa.

I would like to know if I can use the ID Checker app also for this visa route and how much did the super priority cost?

Thank you

I did priority and used ID app checker. I got decision after two days

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 7:14pm On Sep 09, 2022
ugoonuoha:


I haven't done biometrics yet, so hopefully no forfeit.
How long does it take with the new priority application? Say I start on Monday next week...when will I get the new BRP?

If you have not done biometric, both payments will be refunded.

Using my case as an example, I used the ID app check and made payments on the 1st of September and and got decision on the 3rd of September.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 7:13pm On Sep 09, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


So your one year of residence starts from the day you came to the UK to live under whatever resident visa you had before you switched to the Skilled Worker visa.

Alright, thak you. Make I book test
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 2:47pm On Sep 09, 2022
AKALAMAGBO:
I’m not sure it’s valid since you’ve been in the UK more than a year, I saw this online today, so I might be right… You can ask DVSA
Oh!

Thank you for this
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 2:47pm On Sep 09, 2022

Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 2:44pm On Sep 09, 2022
ugoonuoha:


Hi, please can I PM you about the re-apply process? What happens to the original application fees/IHS? Mine is 10 weeks and counting!

When you reapply, you will be asked if you have a pending application awaiting a decision and prompted to provide UAN/GWF number, if you select yes.

The old application will be nullified, I am not sure what happens to the previous IHS after biometric as I didn't pay (applied for Health and care visa). But the visa fee for old application will be forfeited.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 1:30pm On Sep 08, 2022
Can I still drive for 1 year with Nigerian driving license since I switched visa, although i have never used it to drive before now? I have provisional license and passed theory test. I am taken classes and I have 8hrs training already.

I am considering driving with the Nigerian license for a while before I take practical test
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 11:35am On Sep 04, 2022
Kannyman:


Congratulations... More wins
fatima04:


Finally, congratulations
Thank you
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 11:34am On Sep 04, 2022
gistbite:

Wow! 6 months is a long time. Wishing you the best.

Thank you
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 11:49pm On Sep 03, 2022
DeeOneBangin:


At last……. Big congratulations to you!!!

Thank you. God bless

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