If your gap year is explained/justified, it shouldn't be an issue.

eniola1010:


okay understood, but that is quite dicey, because a lot of us after coming into uk were not in IT niche for like a year or two, so there will be a gap, hope the gap wont be an issue in the application stage.

Yes, that is what it means, but I will recommend that you push it to 2019.

eniola1010:


hello dear friend, they said prove that you are a potential leading talent in the last 5 years. its that clause i am trying to wrap my head around, when they say in the last 5 years, assuming i was applying for the global talent visa in 2024, do they mean i should prove i am a potential talent in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020

or any/and more year

between 2024 and 2020.

Considering that this is a new topic here, it may be helpful to others if you leave your questions here.
I'd be happy to answer them as much as I can

gergemam:


Please can I PM you...?

No you do not have to be core tech. You can be in the business or commercial side of tech or even marketing
I think the key requirement is that you work in tech and can show evidence of talent and impact in your field.

For example, if you are a tech sales person, you would not need to be a core tech person but have made impact commercially to the growth of tech. In which case you will need to provide evidence of revenue growth and other business related evidence. As a founder, these circled bits may apply to you

I have attached examples of tech and non-tech skills that may be eligible. See if that helps

eniola1010:


For the global talent in tech specifically, must you be a hardcore tech person before you can be endorsed?
What if you are someone who is not hardcore tech but like a ceo of a startup and you have the ability to bring a team of hardcore tech people together to build stuffs can such person apply for global talent too?

Ok. Sorry if I missed it, but you can leave your question here.
I am a GTV (Exceptional Talent) holder. I think some of the requirements are the same, but I may be unable to answer any engineering-related questions. I'm happy to give it a shot

gergemam:


Thank You and yes it is Tech related, I work as a Software Engineer here in the UK for one year

My Total Experience currently = 5+ years

Also depends on what you do or what kind of Job you're looking for.

I live in Sheffield but the area I live is less "diverse". I work fully remotely (by choice) so that means I can work for an organisation located anywhere.

I don't think there's a one-size-fits all conclusion. It just depends on one's individual skill and situation

giselle237:
There is no place more oversaturated than London yet everyday people are going there… people still will find jobs as well. Good luck in your search

If it's Tech Nation or tech related, I may be able to assist

gergemam:
Hello 👋 Gurus, Happy New Year 🎊

justwise and any other mod

Please who knows someone that has applied for Global Talent VISA before?

Currently putting out some documentation but there's no much information out there as people seem not to be taking chances on it.

Thank You Kindly

Brooke60:
Panasonic AC 2HP. Going for 75k Slightly negotiable.
Location is Gbagada

I'm interested. What's the best price?

@johnseno

Please how much will it cost to clear Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 2005 and ML 350 2006?

Getting a visa is always feasible if you make your case - through your application
About what you need, your sponsor will need to provide proof of sponsorship (one that is enough to convince the ECO that you will return to Nigeria). This can include a letter of sponsorship, their identification, proof of status in the UK, proof of fund, etc.

People do not respond to all questions because some questions are similar to ones asked previously by other users. Soemtimes you just need to read through the thread and you'd find your answer.

I hope this helps.

Biritiko:
Somebody please say something.
I need help ...

I think you'd be better off if you paid the fees (at least first semester) before applying for the visa. VOs look out for the school's admission conditions and payment deadlines.

If you haven't paid the fees by the time you apply and that falls within the deadline, it may create a different impression with the VO

#mytwocents

kemmyk:
God bless you

But plss one more issue ,I got a msg from my school just yesterday that I must pay the remaining school fees which is about 6000cad plus before the 12th of this month to retain my sit after I have already paid admission fee of about 1600cad last month ..they also mentioned that my visa must have been ready too...me that just started my visa processing...

the issue now is should I go ahead to pay for the school fees ( refundable after 10 days of resumption) or should I tell them that my visa is still under processing.

Am confused now

Yes you do if you have previously completed a Biometric. At least I did - see image

Nogen:
Congrats to everyone who has gotten their visas. Those who are still waiting, may God's favor smile on you too.

Please, I have a question. Does everyone who apply for a TRV get a correspondence letter on validity of biometrics?

Is it my eyes or is there really no igbo name here?

#interesing

Nogen:
SEE THE PEOPLE THAT PLANTS DRUGS IN YOUR BAGS AT THE AIRPORTS

Abuja Drug cartel that specialise in planting Drugs into Passengers Bags Caught by the NDLEA.
- Idris Usman Shehu
-Sani Suleiman
- Nuhu Adamu
- Rhoda Adetunji
- Udosen Itoro Henry
- Sanni Hamisu

After the case of the young Nigerian lady Amina who was caught in December 2018 in Saudi Arabia with large quantity of Tramadol hard drugs. Her father insisted that the case should be investigated because he swore his 26yr old daughter has nothing to do with drugs.

And after a thorough investigation 6 staff of the airport were nabbed. There's is to plant drugs into passengers bags. Some even put an extra bag in your name; and you aren't even aware. So you can be with only a bag; but unknowingly to you, another bag has been checked in with your name and drugs.

Credit: Femi Johnson

This is truly testimony galore. Congrats to you.

Nogen:
Wow!!! Want to share this great news with you guys. My parents' visas have been approved. They applied on the 1st of February (Visiting visa) Need them to come help me out while i write my exams as Oga has gone back to Nigeria.

Secondly, i got a school fees waiver. I paid the same amount as a Canadian student. The University gave me the privilege and what it means is that i must maintain great grades to keep enjoying the privilege. God is too good. I am so excited.

Thank you so much for sharing.
This is super insightful. You have always been a very strong woman. You gat this!

Nogen:
Hello Nairaland Family! Been awhile I visited. Congrats to Bigfido, and to those who got their PPR and jobs.

I have had 3 weeks of lectures and it is not beans. Been immersed in my books, especially in my statistics course where 98% of the terms are new to me. While everyone in my class has a basic knowledge of the course and is progressing fast, I have to deal with my insufficient knowledge of the course. Enrolled my humble self in a virtual class , paid some cool dollars for it and I am making significant progress and will gradually get there before my first test on the course.I have obtained at least 4 degrees in Nigeria,, yet I was not taught all these. It is well with Nigerian Education.

Started driving here and it has been very helpful especially with taking the children to the Daycare and bringing them back home. We also got some discounts. Government is paying the bulk of the money while we pay the lesser fraction . Oga is preparing to leave for Naija. *sobs* . Hoping and praying my parents get their visas so they can help me out with this school runs as I have tests and assignments almost every week.

Not going to get a job now because I can't cope with job/school/home now. Until I have a support. I am hardly online these days but you are all in my heart.

NB: This shouldn't stop you from coming with your child/children. You too will be fine.

Thank you sooo much for clarifying. This helps alot.

Ehrnie:


You don't need a valid job offer to apply for OINP.

OINP pulls candidate from the EE pool and sends them a NOI (Notification of Interest). This means that they invite you to apply for PNP. Presently, to be eligible for OINP your CRS score must be above 400...and your EE profile must be newly created (some people say that they select EE profiles that are a few days old, and not ones that have been in the pool for months).

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Please how did you apply for OINP?
My understanding is that you need a valid job offer to do so. Did you get offered a job?

There's a Google Partner that is not very popular but they do a really good job with Small businesses. Its a Digital Marketing Agency called Chebani Group - www.chebanigroup.com.
My former employer once used them and they haven't used any other agency since then. I am considering bringing them into my new place as well.

Yimu

IyawoToBe:
I was here

Where's the drop off centre? Inbox me details. I might be able to help with the online platform.

Nogen:


Please mums and dads, can you donate such things to our organization. We are kick starting an online programme by the end of this month. Donations like this will help those who are in dire need. Abeg ejo. It's our little way of giving back to the society and thanking God who made it possible for us to become mums.

I'm actually starting it with Nerfertirim. If you have old or new baby things you want to dispose of, kindly inbox me or Nerfertirim. Thanks a lot. Cc: firstymum and Co.

I mean your migration consultancy service

Hotstepper:
Details about what

Hi, Can you pm me details about this?

Hotstepper:
[On a serious note I consult oo. Have successfully help ppl migrate via skilled worker. Nd then help with doctor etc ....i studied it too but my fee no reach that sha


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You couldn't have said it ant better. Just few hours ago I ordered the exact quantity i'd be needing till i make my next trip to the US.
The matter really serious.

Nogen:
Hmmm! Mothers travelling to give birth now, I don't envy you people at all and I don't know how you are going to do it. Banks will stop the use of ATM cards abroad from January. It is going to be crazy and it doesn't look like this present government has a clue on how to manage the economy.

For those of us who have relatives coming back this season , order as many baby foods and diapers as you would need through them, the rest can be shipped down.

@sayoberry, you too?

sayoberry:


Pretender
*walks by too*

@sayoberry, you too? . make una pity oga o

sayoberry:


Pretender
*walks by too*

@iyawotobe, you just stole my line.

IyawoToBe:
lol. Me i just jejely walked by this thread o . I don't know anything o

Hi All
Got any GOOD ac repairer in surulere? Lawanson precisely

This woman you haff reach here now now!!! Ayam afraiding o. Lol

IyawoToBe:
Frontpage? Not again

Me sef I don reach here. @Tvegas and @Phema, I dey hail o.

Amen dear

Phema:
Congrats Chidaroy! May God bless her.

I don born o!!
Had my baby at 7pm Nigerian time. I can't thank God enough. Mother and baby doing great.

And yeah... It's a girl!

Ok so I know lots of the people here are used to the different turn my response usually takes
I like to look at things from different sides but today I will just answer your question by telling you my story.

My husband and I had our wedding at the end of February this year (note... I am married on an ijebu man. Their party no be here). We were the major sponsors of the event and I was already six months gone then. In march(few days after we returned from our honeymoon), our house was involved in a fire accident that engulfed 90% of the property in one side of the house +wedding gifts. (newly weds who have just come out from a major expense, we had to renovate the house and replace all the properties). Then I came to the US in April (notice the closeness) to have our baby.

Now that I have given you that summary, it will help you relate with my story. When I found out I was pregnant, I had no concrete intention of having the baby in the US but somehow I jokingly mentioned it to my husband and he bought into it. When I got a visa in January, I still wasn't sure that I wanted to have the baby abroad but as days past, I kept going deeper and deeper into research and findings. The more events unfold, the more reasons we had to give up on the idea and just like you, if I had my baby in Nigeria, I will pay zero.

One day, I sat down and did the maths,.... If it cost 4 million to have a baby in the US today, when he grows up and decides to school in the US or Canada, the average school fee per session for international students will be more than 4 million more than what a citizen should pay per session. (considering that exchange rate might ever go down). So I would have spent 4 million today to save say 20 million or more tomorrow. That was my math.

I decided to stick to it even when my husband and I almost couldn't afford it. Somehow we agreed to each contribute 50% each of the total cost(it's easier when you have a supportive spouse). I didn't know there was something more God had planned.

On arriving here, I had my first doctors appointment. After the doctor looked at my report and all, he immediately recommended that I go for a scan urgently but because I was too in a hurry to go home that day, I decided to have the scan the next day. On getting home, I noticed that I started bleeding (it's my first baby, I have zero experience and the first thought that came to my head was miscarriage). Still amidst the panic, I ran back to the hospital only to be subjected to a comprehensive scan.

After all the equipments were deployed, I heard for the first time that I had a case of Placenta Previa(Google it). Note: I was 36 weeks gone at this time and it was the first time ever I was hearing that. I was made to believe by my doctor in Nigeria that I was going to have a normal delivery till I got here. A patient with placenta previa cannot have a normal vd except the case corrects. Hence, attempting to have a normal delivery in Nigeria would cost the mother or child or both lives.

So to answer your question, if I finally decided to have my baby in Nigeria and experienced that bleeding, the doctor would have thought I was going into labour. He would have induced me and that might have been it for my child and (or) me. So are you still asking someone like me what the benefit of having my baby here is?

Even if I have to slave all my life, I have made a solemn decision not to have any other child in Nigeria (so help me God). If the only thing God helped me achieve through this trip was to get medical care(lots of people under look the importance of that),then I wouldn't mind if the next one costs 20 million naira.

Still in doubt? I don't expect you to be. It's not just what you achieve for your child but what you achieve for yourself.

bachangel:
Hello everyone! Congrats to all the Mums to be.. Been following this blog for a while now. I have been married for about a year now and we are expecting our 1st child.

My question comes from a very different direction. wonder if anyone has questioned or attempted to justify how worth it having a baby in the US is? When I worked out the costs, with the current exchange rate it works out to be N4m. (This is about a quarter of our savings).

N4m includes flights, hospital bills, shopping and accomodation. Although I will be staying with family before the baby is born and will move to an apartment when my hubby joins me just before baby and afterwards. I do like my space, especially at such a sensitive time. It also seems to me that several people are fine with having a baby in the US while their husbands stay back at home maybe to save cost or whatever but that is out of the question for me and his presence is the most important thing but that raises cost a bit.

So my husband and I are really unsure for the following reasons.

1. Giving birth in Nig will cost me N0.00k because my office will pay for it all. In the US we have to spend a reasonable chunk of our savings.

2. There is no risk of my hubby missing the birth cuz in the US he can only be away from work for 3 weeks max and babies smtimes decide to come out 2 weeks ealier or later, making it hard for him to be there in time and also leave the US together.

3. In Nigeria, I can work up until the week I'm due, leaving me plenty of time to spend with my baby afterwards.

4. I can have a proper naming ceremony 8 days afterwards with my whole family, also sentimentally, the same Doctor that brought me into this world 30 years ago, will also be my OBGYN and help deliver my own child.

5. I would be in my own comfortable space at home, and its just less stressful than the logistics of travelling.

Ofcourse the advantages of the US, ...the passport and....not sure what else...better healthcare I guess.

So my question to other Mums to be, Did you struggle with these kind of thoughts or other sentimental reasons? It wld be nice to hear your feedback. Between I already have a US visa.

Thanks!

P.S: Because Ive seen how abusive it can get here, I hope people can genuinely see I am only sharing my concerns and trying to see if others had similar concerns. If these things never crossed your mind, lucky u.