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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Chikadibia21: 3:49am On Jun 18, 2023
Thank you

Solumtoya:


Don't apply for Credit for another 3 months.

Check your Credit score on Experian, Equifax and Transunion. Hope I got the names right. Check them to ensure the data held for you is correct and if your score is "Poor" or Fair".

Let time do the magic. Just "free am" for a few months while doing everything right.

NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE O.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Chikadibia21: 11:41pm On Jun 14, 2023
Hi Solumtoya,

Amex card applications for my husband and I were rejected. We have done everything possible to build credit scores; monthly direct debits, phone contracts, registration to vote, and are in our 2nd year in the UK.

My husband's works full-time on a permanent basis. Someone said we have to have spent 3yrs in the UK but I see ppl less than 6months getting approved. What could be the issue please?

Solumtoya:
@ ProfJYK

I have indeed gotten goodies from AMEX Card. I keep saving offers I may need. I use it for shopping, groceries, etc.

I still think the biggest source of points are referrals from Nairaland though. The post I made about how to use Credit Cards without paying interest and the benefits was quite popular. So I added my link later.

I seem to have been upgraded or it's general: My referrals now get 8,000 points while I get 6,000 so feel free to sign up, you might just get a free flight soon:

https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/jEDIDASmvK?XL=MNMNS
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Chikadibia21: 11:45pm On Jan 07, 2023
This also happened to me in a history class which was supposedly meant to celebrate black history. The teacher kept dwelling on how blacks were slaves to the whites. The students kept staring at me like I was some modern-day slave

This might not be the same experience for everyone though.

Goke7:


It's the pictures they usually show them about Africa are the primary reason for such questions, My wife has worked as an assistant teacher and the pupils were once shown videos about poverty in Africa, my wife said immediately they started looking at her kind of like having pity on her cos to them she must have passed through such. Pictures, Pictures, Pictures pass stronger messages.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Chikadibia21: 11:25pm On Jan 07, 2023
Many of them actually know next to nothing about Africa. While on placement, one young carer asked if he would have to cross a boat to get to Africa. It didn't stop there ooo, I kept being hounded by questions about monkeys and if we had fruits and nice things in Africa. I kept answering until I literally got exasperated...Like how wouldn’t you even know? I have also been in a class where some students didn't know that Africa is a continent of several countries...I can go on and on ooo...Lol

I honestly believe that the educational system here needs to do better. They know more other continents than ours. The media also does not help in it's negative portrayal of Africa.

Sorry for the long post biko...This matter don dey vex me since

hustla:



LOL

I believe they ask intentionally foolish questions. They literally have the internet on their mobile phones
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Chikadibia21: 7:27pm On Dec 31, 2022
Your opinions are very valid. However, what is missing here is empathy. The lady is blind, and might genuinely feel her disability might count for something.
I honestly do not think she was feeling entitled, and it would be equally wrong for you to assume so...

Gemma11:


I don’t understand the reasoning why someone who is a non-Uk citizen would enter the country and assume that their disability immediately gave them the right to apply for public housing. Like there isn’t already a social housing shortage with priority given to their own citizens who are disabled or vulnerable?

It is the entitlement for me sha.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Chikadibia21: 8:32am On Sep 10, 2022
This comment is baffling!

[q1uote author=jesmond3945 post=116432291]We codemn Nigerians for voting tribe and religion but look at England who suppose inspire us and show us the way, see their voting pattern.How can you compare economic master sunak, somebody that would literally put money in your pocket as father xmas, a billionaire who took UK out of economic woes due pandemic with a war monger and characterless woman like liz truss? What does she know about economy?
Even as foreign master how many deals she don sign. Na so we go vote for 2023, tribe and religion. Finally, all man for himself.[/quote]
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 7 by Chikadibia21: 12:04am On Feb 07, 2022
Sure! I'm female though

Welcomme:
Can I message you sir? I also want to apply for this course. Just need some info from you. Thanks.
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 7 by Chikadibia21: 5:11pm On Feb 05, 2022

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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 7 by Chikadibia21: 5:10pm On Feb 05, 2022
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 7 by Chikadibia21: 5:08pm On Feb 05, 2022

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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 7 by Chikadibia21: 5:01pm On Feb 05, 2022
Sent!

Pauloot:
congratulations! Please can you send a link for the visa guide application? My email is pauloot2003@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 7 by Chikadibia21: 3:50pm On Feb 05, 2022
Indeed, God is faithful!

He will also show up for as many that are waiting for positive news

042icloud:

Big congrats dear
God is so faithful and merciful.

BTW: biometric was on the 25th, transferred to Vac on the 2nd at Abuja tls and already collected visa! Quite interesting.
While those that did on the 26th at ikeja tls
are still stuck at Dmc.

God will help us

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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 7 by Chikadibia21: 3:48pm On Feb 05, 2022
It is saved on my laptop. Give me some time, I'll send it you

orshore:
Please , can I get the visa application guide link ?



Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 7 by Chikadibia21: 11:52am On Feb 05, 2022
Visa Alert!

Biometrics: 25th January, Priority, Abuja TLS
No NSF
Moved to VAC/ Collection mail : 2nd Feb
Documents submitted
Main Applicant: BA cert, Transcript, TB cert, Employment letters, 2 Reference letters from past and present employer, Statement of Account, CAS letter, Marriage certificate, Newspaper publication, Change of Name Affidavit, Family picture

I started this journey in August, applied to 3 schools for MA Social Work, got 2 offers in October after several interviews. At some point, I had to write IELTS and a Password test

I had 7 other offers from various schools for MBA, HRM and Project Management but I knew it had to be Social work, so I decided to wait it out...

Special thanks to @Babababy, he once sent a link as a guide for visa applications and I saved it immediately. That guide later became a life saver as I didn't get stranded or have to ask for help while applying for my visa. Thanks to this thread as well, I have gotten so much information just from being here.

��See what the Lord has done , what I waited for has come to pass, see what the Lord has done!���; This was my song all through and it worked for me

I shall soon testify on behalf of my dependant �

On to the next; becoming the best social worker ever!�

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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 11:45pm On Jan 09, 2022
Hi Wahab, this should be Staffordshire University right? Will dm you soon

Wahabuuu:



Have not been issued CAS yet, I only did the interview for Pre-CAS, the school has already explained all total amount received as school deposit will be stated on the CAS. So any updated payment before CAs will be included to tell UKVI the total amount you have paid
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 10:06pm On Nov 13, 2021
Pls is there anyone travelling to the UK next week?
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 3:43pm On Oct 22, 2021
E dey expire ooo for universities like Uni of Staffordshire and a few others

Bourne007:
WAEC results no dey expire na grin .. If you submit applications, I'm sure dem go accept smiley

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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 1:33pm On Oct 19, 2021
Hi @Mindlog, I just sent you an email

Mindlog:


Yes, it is a one year course and after which I hope to start work immediately with NHS as I need to recover the money spent on UK schooling. cheesy cheesy
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 2:36pm On Oct 02, 2021
Nice one!

Chreze:
With regards to the work and school discussion. When people who are here tell you it’s a challenging combination. Take it as the truth. When someone tells you it’s impossible, take that too cos he/she may be speaking from experience.

I don’t think combining any two activities at the same time can ever be easy and I think working and schooling is difficult in any part of the world. I know guys who work and study and I will tell you it’s not easy. Believe me. It’s very challenging.

Is it possible? Yes very possible and you can still get a good result.

Will I advice anyone? ….hmmmmm….

Here’s what I will advice:

Try to get something (enough money) to cover your first semester, during the first semester, use it to understand how your Univeristy function and it’s difficulty level. Trust me, the difficult level for University’s varies. Some Univeristy are more difficult (especially those at the top), while some are not so difficult. (I purposely did not use “are not difficult” and that because difficulty is self defined)

After the first semester, you will be able to decide for yourself how you intend to merge the work and school. And possibly you would have made friend(s) that will give you some school update and assist you too.

The reason why Mr(s) A was able to work and school could be because his/her Univeristy was not as difficult as Mr(s) B. Hence why Mr(s) B would tell you it’s difficult or impossible to work and still get good grades.

Above all, don’t ignore advice from people because it’s not in line with what you want to hear or believe. Take every advice you get, Use only the ones you believe and trust. Everything no be argument and curse. Person wey tell you say make you no work and school no go de when you begin face panel for plagiarism because you could not properly translate what you have read into writing.

Trust me my brothers and sisters, e easy for this UK to just change for person eyes like magic oooo. All those plans and imagination wey you don dream of go just turn tears and regret.

In the voice of my people: God no go shame us…

Blessings

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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 2:27pm On Oct 02, 2021
Very well said Hustla

Even if your major aim is to "japa", japa with purpose na...The truth remains that getting good grades can even help one settle faster as recruitment fairs hold often

How them wan recruit you if you no serious with your book?

Na Distinction I dey aim for sef, and NO, them no use book swear for me� for those who think being serious in one's studies equates laziness or lack of purpose

hustla:


How don't Nigerians like seeing other Nigerians in the UK? How will seeing you affect their personal lives?

The truth is, that anyhowness, una wan carry am enter UK without minding that it will spoil the road map for other Nigerians behind you.

Is it until they introduce block accounts like Germany? Is it until they scrape Pgwp for Nigerians?

I hope you know that you're in deep shit if you fail any of your courses? I m not in the UK yet but I know it is hard to give both optimum attention at the same time, like serving 2 masters at the same time, one has to give

Nigeria's anyhowness no follow for UK

If you want to choose hustle or ori olori hustling over your schooling, by all means do it.. But when they ask you to leave the country like one guy was told some pages back, no ask Justwise what to help you

If you study, finish with good grades, your settling will be softer and you will end up making more

Delayed gratification

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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 4:55pm On Sep 30, 2021
Always so detailed! �

Babababy:


Nigeria
Certificate of Good Conduct.

Who can apply?
individuals in person
prospective UK employers may apply (with authorisation from the individual)
third party representatives may apply (with authorisation from the individual)
Where?
all applications in Nigeria must be made in person at the Central Criminal Registry (CCR) in Lagos. Posts, e-mails and faxes will not be accepted
applicants in the UK should apply through the Nigerian High Commission in London
What must the applicant supply?
Individuals:

form available at CCR; to be filled on site
enquire beforehand from CCR if additional documents are required.
fingerprints to be obtained on site
letter of introduction from prospective employing company (if applicable)
valid international passport
Prospective employers:

form available at CCR; to be filled on site, stating “pre-employment screening” for reason(s)
must provide subject’s copy of bio data page of their international passport and copy of their fingerprints (taken at local police station)
Applicants in the UK:

3 copies of Nigerian passport
3 copies of page showing current visa (Non UK residents only)
3 passport sized photographs
3 copies of completed form (obtainable at embassy)
Payment of fees
applicants will be given a letter by the High Commission to enable them to have their fingerprints taken by the Metropolitan Police
What are the costs/turnaround times?
Applicants in Nigeria:

N1,500 (approx. GBP £5.99). Turnaround time given on application
Applicants in the UK:

£15 for document and GBP£ 10 processing fee. Turnaround time given on application but faster if applicants can appoint a representative in Nigeria to submit their form directly
Contact details
Applicants in Nigeria can obtain the form from the CCR:

The Registrar of Criminals
The Nigeria Police Force
Attention: Central Criminal Registry
Federal Investigation and Intelligence Bureau
Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos
Nigeria
Applicants in the UK can download the form.

Apply in person or post applications to:

Nigerian High Commission
(Consular and Education Section)
9 Northumberland Avenue
London
WC2N 5BX
Telephone: (+44) 020-7550-681-31
Email: immigrationservices@nigeriahc.org.uk


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants/countries-g-to-p-applying-for-a-criminal-records-check-for-someone-from-overseas

http://www.nigeriahc.org.uk/pdf/good_conduct.pdf
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 11:47am On Sep 20, 2021
No, an official transcript

I asked that it be sent to another university

ModelLook:


Hmmm....That was so Fast I must say.

Was it Students Copy you got?

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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 11:08pm On Sep 19, 2021
U heard Unilag won't give you? Lol

I graduated from Unilag and got my transcript in less than 2 weeks

Application is done online

ModelLook:
Hello Everyone.

Please is there any student here studying Nursing in the UK?

Either Undergrad or M.Sc.

I want to ask you some questions.

Thank you.

And Also

Any Unilag Graduate in the house?

I need your input here.

Please I want to apply for my Official Transcript but I heard they won't give me.

Please how did you apply for your Official Transcript to get Unconditional Admission.

I want to start planning and saving up for my M.Sc.

Thank you once again.

This last question is for everybody.

All of you that are paying your Tution in full, I hail una o. How are you doing it?

What is your real work?

Cut soap for me grin

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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 1:20pm On Sep 17, 2021
Personal Travel Allowance...

Richhard:


What's PTA? Google showing parent...

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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 1:18pm On Sep 17, 2021
1st week in August

lexyj123:
So, when did you apply? thank you for your response?
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 11:16am On Sep 17, 2021
Funny but true...

Na that CAS matter dey fear me ooo

Amarathripple0:


I’m resuming with them in September, they never respond to emails about queries and they hold your CAS like it’s your destiny. Other than that, I think it’s a good school.
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 10:02am On Sep 17, 2021
The certificate is your right, you worked hard for it. Please go and collect it

I know a few people who went to collect theirs after some years

Glow2Dstars:
I was hoping I could go for B.Sc with my WAEC because going back for my certificate after all these years....
I'll give it a try. Thank you so much.

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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 9:58am On Sep 17, 2021
1. I've gotten a response from the university of Northampton.

Send them emails requesting for an update on your application

2. Not certain...I think someone here got his visa that way. U can read previous pages to be sure

lexyj123:
Good afternoon my people.

1. please has anyone received a response after January 2022 application from Wolverhampton University and Northampton University lately?

2. Does UKVI accept POF domiciled in microfinance bank?

i will appreciate your quick response, thanks.
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 8:26pm On Sep 13, 2021
Savage...Lol

mohtunrahyor:


A month to school resumption you don’t know the amount charged for these services and you said Justwise should inbox you on how to bypass 20hours restriction.
What exactly do you now know about UK if you don’t know these ones?
Do you think getting US visa from UK is automatic because you are applying from UK as a student? I laugh in that Swansea that you are going to o. By the time school log you out from the system for just owing tuition fee as small as £500 you will understand better.
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 6 by Chikadibia21: 2:06pm On Sep 10, 2021
Editing another's SOP isn't the way to go, it's always better to pen yours down yourself

What you actually need are guidelines and even this can be gotten on Google

elenengine:
what I need is a sample that someone has written before so I can edit it.
or as you said you can also give me the guidelines.

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