₦airaland Forum

Pavore9:
"So, Nigeria is just hawking, not trading in the global cargo market. There are 500,000 to 620,000 tonnes out of Kenya every night. Here, we cannot boast of 20,000 tonnes a week"...Very true!

Carrots, baby maize, chilli, peas, fruits, flowers etc that would be on the shelves of some European supermarkets tomorrow, is presently being packed in Nairobi and some other locations right now and will be heading to the airport in the coming hours for departure to some countries in Europe, Middle East and Asia.

The reason we find made in Sierra Leone palm oil, grown in Tanzania pepper, grown in Cameroon ugwu, made in Ghana poundo, Garri, beans etc. in afro stores in the UK. Smh! Nigeria is not ready.

Special status my foot. I have always said it will get to a point government at all levels will embezzle and there would be nothing left to steal. They are edging closer. They are embezzling loans now with no tangible thing to show since oil money no dey enough to chop again. Now clamouring for special status. Una go blow grammar tire

To think I thought about this topic a few days ago. My experience working in the UK have made me understand the following about hourly pay system.

1. It increases productivity. Workers tend to churn out more when they have pre determined reasonable hours rather than been tied to the conventional contract where it states 8 to 5 on your letter but in real sense people work from 8am to Late.
2. It gives workers opportunity to work with multiple employers which should translate to more money rather than being tied to one employer all in the name of contract, if you loose a job, you can manage with the other pending when another comes.
3. It helps companies plan their labour costs better in relation to output. It leads to labour cost efficiency rather than laying off staff due to redundancy and lack of proper planning.
4. Work will become more flexible. The employer tells employee the maximum hours available for the week or month and employee agree his/her availability.

However, for this to work, it comes with a lot of cost to the masses as there would need to be a reasonable minimum hourly wage which my by calculation based on 18k is about N110/hr which is very poor. Increasing it will mean increase in cost of all services in the country as companies would need revenue to meet the cost. Also, people will need to be truthful in clocking in and out. Some companies still do manual signing in and out in the UK but be sure it would be abused in Naija especially in government establishments.

efzbah:
The Alpha and Omega of ALL THINGS has done It!

Family of 3 - Dependants (1 partner, 2 children; Main applicant already in UK about 4 months ago)
Type : Standard Ikeja TLS for all
Biometrics: 30th July
Sent Paid mail: Monday 23rd August
Collection Mail 25th July (didn't see it until 26th because I have over checked, over refreshed the page and tirec)
Collected for all: July 27th

No travel history for all
No non-straight forward mail
No interview
* * * * * * *
I had a lot of worries but I took them all to God in prayer.

We all crosschecked the applications throughly, but didn't see that a letter was missing in of the children's name until the day of biometrics - today, I checked and saw that it has been corrected to what is on the passport without writing a cover note or sending a mail in that regard.
During the biometrics, I stammered while calling my name and DOB. I was worried because I've read about people being called and asked their names, etc.

I want to appreciate everyone who takes out time to answer question on this platform, not forgetting Dubaiprince who shared how the other partner in UK was able to sign the consent letter.

Thank you all.

All glory to God.

Congratulations. Happy to read this!

veleta:
Hi everyone, please if someone is travelling to UK from Lagos, do you need to pay again at Ncdc website after obtaining your pcr covid test or you just enter your negative covid test with them? Thanks

from my understanding, you simply book a test with any of the recognised labs on the labs website or via any other method acceptable by the chosen lab (my wife used synlab), I don’t know of any other payment on Ncdc website

efzbah:
Many thanks for this.

I'll like to know how the other partner was able to sign the lettet knowing that you're not together.

I'll appreciate your prompt response or that of any other person here.

There are two ways. Either sign electronically and send to your partner to print out and sign or you print out, sign and send to your partner via courier.

In my own case I went with the first option. That is the more efficient and cost effective option too.

rabola1:
When packing, abeg must d bags be 23kg each or one bag for 46kg is okay, thanks

Maximum allowance for each bag is 23kg. You are not allowed to combine allowances.

Kennstin:
Some airlines have specific labs that they accept covid test from. If you've booked the flight, then you should check with the airline first.

Thanks a lot

Hello everyone,

My wife would be travelling to the UK next week. Please can someone recommend a lab in lagos around Ikeja where she can get the covid test done? I am thinking of Synlab but I am not too sure.

Thanks.

Nchabuomo:
Should mean visa application form but I could be wrong.

You are right actually

DELSEY:
Thanks so much dubaiprince. You have a pure heart. Thanks for the help.

Not a problem sir

Xeedorf:
Good day brother. I'll highly appreciated to make enquiry the type of document you package for your family & the bank balance for all of them please. Seems we're in same page. But I'm exral careful to submit the doc for them. Please ur quick response will be highly appreciated

For tier two visa, I submitted the following for the kids.

1. Birth certificate (very important)
2. Consent letter (very important)
3. BRP (Very important).
4. The passport data page of my child (Very important).
5. My own passport data page and visa page (Very important).
6. The visa application form.
7. Some pictures of the child (like 10 is enough)
8. Immunization card.
9. My Certificate of Sponsorship (very important).
10. Letter from my employer certifying my maintenance. (my employer is A rated though and maintenance was certified on my CoS, so I did not need to submit this but I just did)
11. My bank statement (I did not need to submit this as well because my sponsor is A rated but just did).
12. Tuberculosis test certificate (Very Important)

For my wife, I submitted what I listed above except immunization card, birth certificate and consent letter. I added marriage certificate, reference letter from the bank showing we operate a joint account and some pictures.

It is advisable to upload proof of relationship as much as you can.

Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-partner-and-children for more guidance

rabola1:
Please, could you share the copy or content of the consent letter you used for the children

Apologies. been busy all day. I just attached a snip of the consent letter I submitted during the visa application. please do let me know if you cant see it. I have not posted a document on Nairaland before

Iruosonobrugwhe:
hello Fam

Currently applying for kids to join in the uk. part of the documents required is consent letter signed by both parents stating some thing amongst which is plans for accommodation. still in a shared apartment but plan to move before they arrive however no concrete address yet.
Do we state in the letter that we intend to move to a bigger place soon or wait till we get the place then apply? suggestions welcome.

You don't need to go as far as mentioning your plan to move to a bigger apartment in the consent letter. You also do not need to state you currently stay in a shared apartment. Just put the address you are living currently. I am not sure anyone will come and confirm if accomodation status. I applied for visa for my wife and 3 kids last month and they all got it within 9 workings days (standard application) while still staying in a shared apartment. I just started looking for a bigger apartment. I am on a tier 2 visa.

bivoprad:
What's VAF? Have you gotten an answer to this?

Visa Application Form

annylove1:
Sorry I meant assisted service, its not the issue. If I select self service or add priority then I can checkout but selecting assisted service and choosing only the 11,700 option does not let me check out

Also confirm the day you actually selected is not a day available for only premium. times available for regular appointments are normally white in colour while those shaded grey are for premium appointments.

annylove1:
Good day everyone in the house and thanks for your constant contributions. I am having a challenge in booking an appointment on the TLS website, I selected self service and added the 11,700 Naira to my basket but I cannot check out. I noticed I can only check out if I add priority service which I do not want to do. Can someone help pls

Not sure it is right to select self service and request for assisted scanning at the same time. They do not match. Self service is for those that wish to upload their documents on the TLS site. I guess this is the issue.

Clubs now seeing their former players / club legends as cheaper alternatives for coaching roles. It must have cost Tottenham a lot to hire mourinho and even much more to fire him.

tpain22:
Hello House, please I need your help. I just got my student visa and I need help with covid test center and payment I need to make for covid test on arrival.. the whole thing just confuse me. Can anyone clarify the process and approved covid test center. Do we still need yellow fever card ?
Family of 3 two adults and a child.. do we all need to do the test?

I will answer the ones I am sure of. None of you needs yellow fever vaccination (yellow card) to come into the UK. Children below 11 years are exempt from covid tests.

Momakay:
Please naw someone helppppooo

I guess this should be the occupational code for the main applicant. Not sure the dependant has a COS in his/her name which is even the major document on which Tier 2 Visa is based.

Osed:
Good Evening all,

I arrived the UK on the 14th of Jan. but up till now I have not collected my BRP, I'm suppose to pick up from my sponsor which is my school. They sent me an email to inform me that they don't have my BRP, that I should contact the home office. I am suppose to travel by the end of march, but I don't think that is possible now.

How can I go about this pls?

Some of us experienced the same as well. Arrived November 11 and mine was only ready for pickup on the 19th of February 2021. Have you notified the home office by reporting online on https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits/collect ? If No, please do so ONCE and wait for Home Office response within 20 working days. Travelling now is not encouraged. If you need to travel, please be sure it is for something urgent as you will need to apply for a BRP replacement visa from where you are travelling to which might take 3 weeks to get and costs 154 pounds. All the info you need is on that gov.uk page I shared.

ricaabrams:
Good morning fam , please I need help
I have been to the post office to collect my BRP card twice now I was told it wasn’t there. I just sent UKVI a message now to report this. Please does anyone know any other way I can go about solving this issue?

I am currently facing the same issue. Been here since November. You just have to be patient. Use the reporting functionality on the website and wait for 20 working days. You can then call UKVI after those 20 working days if you do not get any response. Don't be tempted to use the reporting tool multiple times as your initial reporting would be wiped off and the 20 working days will start counting all over. This I was told when I called UKVI

Mamatukwas:
Merry Christmas To All The Elders, Shareholders, Ocassional Commentators, Silent Observers and Sundry Supporters!

I’m yet to make many friends in the UK so you guys hold a special place in my heart! Here’s wishing you a fabulous day and an amazing 2021! May all your dreams come true.

Yours truly,
Mamatukwas

What of customers? Lol. Merry Christmas

peterveo:
Hello everyone, please I need advice on how to handle this situation.
I got into UK in October through student Tier 4 visa. After completing visa verification from school, they sent a mail that my brp was not produced due to home office technical issues.
I have sent mails and called for help till this morning, school keeps saying they can't fast track home office process.

What can I do in this distress?
Is it wise to contact the home office by my self?(school advised I let them handle the situation).
Has body experienced this before?
Your experience and advice will be of great help. Thanks

I am experiencing something similar. I am a Tier 2 holder and I arrived in November. I have been to the post office twice (last time was last week) but my BRP was not there. I have also used the report function twice on gov.uk but got no response. Shey you still even got response that it has not been produced due to technical issues. I learnt there could be exceptional cases where BRP may have delays. I am sure they will produce it. Keep following up with Home office. I know of someone that arrived in September and his BRP was not issued till December. He was just checking the post office till he got it. I have resolved not to even check again till next month but I will keep following up by using the report functionality and escalate by sending an email to home office. I understand your frustration that you can't do some settling in stuff but I opened a monzo account with just my passport and I think Barclays accept it too. The major issue there is that once your vignette expires and your brp is still not out, I am not sure it is advisable for you to travel out of UK.

I am sorry but the reasons the OP gave are not logical (it is clearly stated that it is your opinion tho). In my own opinion, I will use UK as an example. I was taking home about 536,000 monthly with a wife and 3 kids. The money was just okay for us to live conviently I.e pay rent, school fees, eat and maintain the car. No spare money to save to even continue with my building project and I learnt things are even worse now due to inflation. I moved to the UK alone last month and even though my room is about 800 pounds a month, i am still even doing what I was doing back home in a better way and still saving about 1500 pounds a month.

Hoping my wife and kids join me soon. though my rent will increase cos I will need to move to a bigger apartment but I will no longer pay school fees for a while and I can still save1000.

Relatively, basic things are affordable and accessible compared to the minimum wage in developed countries. You are right with things like loneliness but I have come to realise that our social life in Nigeria make us spend money on unwarranted things. My opinion.

I am not sure a UK bank will close an account without any reason. The reason might be stupid and unjust tho. The best way to mitigate it is to have a minimum of 2 bank accounts so that one won't be stranded. Because in most cases, funds are refunded.

Swiftlee:
Wow, same zone
How are you finding the environment sir?

Calm... local man dey catch cold sha

Swiftlee:
E14 is the zone.
How have you been sir?

E14

giselle237:
For dependent children, do not forget consent letter signed by both parents and original birth certificate
For spouse dependent police certificate oo from all countries they have lived in for 12mnths and more in the last 10 years.

Thanks a lot

Good afternoon everyone,

I am a Tier 2 holder working on bringing my wife and kids to join me in the UK

For those who have applied for tier 2 dependant visa recently, I am aware TB test, marriage certificate, birth certificate, CoS, POF are the major requirements on gov.uk. ordinarily, i know they might need other evidence of relationship such as pictures, joint account, immunization card etc. All of which I have. What other items can my dependants submit to boost their chances of approval?

Also, is Monzo Bank statement acceptable to show POF? This is the only account I have in the UK. Wanted to send the money to the joint account but this one exchange rate is doing, anything can happen in 90 days.

Good afternoon everyone,

For those who have applied for tier 2 dependant visa recently, I am aware TB test, marriage certificate, birth certificate, CoS, POF are the major requirements on gov.uk. ordinarily, i know they would need other evidence of relationship such as pictures, immunization card etc. What other items can my dependants submit to boost their chances of approval?

Moriyadisa:
Good afternoon guys, Someone should please help me out, am trying to book an appointment for UK biometric date and I don't understand what this Page is saying

This means 8am and 3pm are the times available on that day