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TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 5:31am On Oct 31, 2022
bigtt76:
@Lexusgs430 @justwise Please aside device contract with the mobile operators, where else can one get a phone buy on contract? For context, I got a good sim-only contract with my operator but they don't offer the phone type I'm looking for - Xiaomi? Klarna say dem nor fit find me cheesy

Also what advantage if any buying from the operator over an independent source?
I was going to suggest carphone warehouse (got a generous deal with them recently via topcashback) but it seems they do credit check before offering contract. You might explore the option of outright purchase with the generous discount on offer through topcashback. I got like £200+ back in cashbacks from topcashback and carphone warehouse themselves for a device I bought at £450 on a 0% purchase credit card. Not a bad deal at all I presume. wink
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 5:24am On Oct 31, 2022
Folabifreeman:
How do you apply for credit card as an international student with no work experience
Try amex with the link below, approval rate is generally high, don't know about the no work experience bit though. If you are successful with the application, please use your card with utmost care. Good luck.

https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/oLUWAoIaVU?XL=MNMNS
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 8:43pm On Oct 27, 2022
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 6:36pm On Oct 27, 2022
Travel/medical insurance for elderly visitors!

Anyone with experience on the above should please help on how to navigate around the 3 months validity on travel insurance for visitors if the plan is to stay for more than 3 months.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 8:09pm On Oct 26, 2022
orlabot:
Good evening everyone. Pls I want someone to give me a brief estimate of the percentage of tax and NI that is supposed to be deducted from the gross income of someone earning a gross amount of 860 pounds per week( working 10 hours daily on an hourly rate of 11.45 pounds) for 6 days a week.

I want to knw dis because I realize that I'm charged an exurbitant amount weekly which is more than the stated 20% I used to hear.
Thanks
https://www.gov.uk/estimate-income-tax
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 2:56pm On Oct 25, 2022
BuildingProject:
Thanks for the highlight.
What if the dependant of a tier 2 holder leaves the country, Does he /she still qualifies for ILR?
Or both of them needs to be in the UK for the whole 5 years?
Yes to ILR qualification, but time spent outside the UK is limited to a cumulative of 180 days in any 12 month period in the preceding 5 years before your ILR application.

TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 11:14pm On Oct 23, 2022
BuildingProject:
I don't think it's going to reset. Cause the rules says for as long you're on a valid visa and residing in the UK legally, then you qualify for it. That is my own opinion but if it's written anywhere, let the elders post it.
It does

TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 4:09pm On Aug 31, 2022
Viruses:
For the lifetime ISA where I get £1k per annum if I save the max of £4k per annum in the account. For the second year, am I to put in another £4k to get the second year's £1k or the first year's £4k will give me the second year's £1k?

I.e year 1: I put £4k, get £1k. Total = £5k.
Year 2: I put in another £4k, get 1k. Total = £10k

Or

Year 1: I put in £4k, get £1k. Total = £5k.
Year 2: do nothing, get £1k at the end. Total = £6k?
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TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 4:00pm On Aug 31, 2022
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TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 12:20am On Jul 13, 2022
jum33:
Ok ,thanks .And what are the dos and don't rules of having this kind of credit card.
Only spend money that you already have on your credit card.
Never miss a payment. Best way to this is to set up a direct debit.
Pay off your statement balance in full if you can or the minimum statement balance at least.
Don't withdraw or transfer money from your credit card.
Spend less than your credit limit.
Amongst others.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 12:03am On Jul 13, 2022
MrMash:
Is there a way to make transfer to UK bank account from Amex card or make cash withdrawals?
If you can help it please don't transfer or withdraw from your credit card.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 4:42pm On Jul 12, 2022
koonbey:
Amex now issues Shenghen visa? grin
grin na so we see am o
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 4:41pm On Jul 12, 2022
Try Amex
https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/oLUWAoIaVU?XL=MNMNS

Their approval rate is high at the moment so you stand a good chance even if you've not been in the UK for so long. If you use my referral link to register, we both get some bonus avios points.



NB: Please be very mindful of how you use your credit card. To be safe, make sure you set up a direct debit to pay off your balance in full every month.


jum33:
Hello family,
Is a skilled worker that has spent up to 4 month eligible to own a credit card and if yes, what are the options of credit cards available
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller:
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chimexview:
Good morning everyone,
As a student in Uk how easy is it to get a schengen visa and the process to get it?

Thanks
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 2:26pm On Jul 10, 2022
Hey! Get exclusive 50% off for 3 months on Lebara SIM Only deals with my link. Plans start from £2.50 for 2GB. http://aklam.io/eI6cva

There is an unlimited plan for £25 a month but you'll pay £12.50 for the 1st 3 months.

sholadele4:
Happy sunday my people. I just recently moved to the the UK with my family. I need suggestion on the best and pocket-friendly data plan.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 9:46am On Jul 08, 2022
missjekyll:
Guys, I have just had a query about something. Can a Nigerian resident in Nigeria have health insurance in the US?

Please help with answers as I have no idea.
I don't think it's possible except the person has some sort of residency status in the US, details such as address, social security no etc I presume will be needed to take up such a policy. He/she should however be able to get one for travel purposes.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 6:07pm On Jul 03, 2022
Lexusgs430:
Did you ask if relationship with the dependent, is still solidly solid......... cheesy

E get why o ........... cheesy
Very important question
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 11:40am On Jul 03, 2022
Wirral:
I am currently working as a 3.5ton van driver for a company, pay is good. I have a dependent visa, do you think they can help me extend it?anyone?
Dependent visas are tied to the status of the visa of the main sponsor usually spouses, so your spouse if that is your case, will have to extend their visa for you to extend yours. If your spouse is settled already, then you can extend your dependent visa using your spouse's last COS.

Your employer will only be able to offer you a new sponsorship.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 9:58pm On Jul 02, 2022
OSCARTM:
A couple needs an advice relating to Tier 2 visa.

Wife got Tier 2 visa with her family, after 2years Husband also got a job with Tier 2 sponsorship. Wife intend to change her career and join husband on his Tier 2 visa.
If the family switches to husband's visa, will the 5year journey to settlement cycle reset at that point? or will they still be qualified for ILR at the end of the 3rd year on husband's visa? (considering that they've already spent 2years on the wife's visa)
Yes their cycle will reset.

https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain-tier-2-t2-skilled-worker-visa/family-members

TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 9:05am On Jun 30, 2022
lightnlife:
How does name adding works for bills like Water, Gas, Council Tax?
Get the account holder to contact the utility company/Council
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 11:23pm On Jun 29, 2022
hustla:
Yes the sim only contract will help

I just would like to retain my old number hence the reason for asking about the plan

I might just wait until the plan expires before migrating

Many thanks
You can retain your existing number.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 10:42pm On Jun 29, 2022
hustla:
Thanks!

I'm currently on lebara, if I move to O2, will my current plan move there?

I doubt you'll be able to. You'll have to take out a new plan with O2

Does the overdraft help in any way?

Yes it does if used sensibly, it's a form of credit so your bank will report your usage to credit reference agencies.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 9:18pm On Jun 29, 2022
hustla:
Hello My Ogas

I have a question

To build up credit without going the CC way, which one is the most advisable or the best option to speed it up

- Buying and paying items using PayPal credit (3 times payments)
- Changing from maybe Lebara to O2 contract plan
- Using the Monese credit builder option for 1 year (costs around 7GBP per month)

Kindly advise

Thanks!
I'll take the O2 plan over the other 2 options. Also try to have your name added to one or all of your bills if you haven't already, plus use your overdraft facility if you have one and you'll be fine.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller:
Pearlyfaze:
Thank you mma Ticha.
We will buy together. Na to look for Village to call home in the NorthEast be that.

Please do you know if we can transfer our esusu money into our LISA account, Like Block £10k at once without issues.?.

Nor vex say i dey ask to many question.
Tha maximum you can put in a LISA in a tax year is £4k, that's £8k between you both.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 7:04pm On Jun 23, 2022
Bourne007:
I think he meant 20% .. . Obviously once you pay off the loan before interest kicks in, you owe govt nothing
Yes I meant 20%.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 7:04pm On Jun 23, 2022
Pearlyfaze:
Thank you for your advice.

Will I still pay the 25% value of my property even after returning their money.
Sorry it's 20% not %25. No you don't, as the government will no longer have any stake in your property after returning the money.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller:
Pearlyfaze:
Good evening ancestors.
Thank you for all the advice and survival tips you always drop here for us.

Please na property advice I want this time.

Please I need to know which is better between the following
1. "Help to Buy Scheme."
2. Shared ownership.
3. Saving up my 10-20% Deposit.

I understand that for a Help to buy, one do not pay interest for a certain number of years.

Is it OK to pay the Government HELP off within the non Interest paying year, if one is able to do so?.

Secondly, Is the help to buy scheme classified as Public FUND as we are not entitled to public fund.

Thank you dear worthy ancestors.
Option 3 if you are capable, followed by option 1 if 3 is becoming a challenge. Option 2 is a no no if you can help it.

Yes you can pay off the loan if you have the means within the 5 years interest free period.

No HTB is not public fund. It is a loan, Govt has a stake in your home. Remember when you are paying back, you'll be paying the 20% of the value of your property when you come to sell and not actual amount you took from the government.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 9:54am On Jun 23, 2022
ukay2:
Madam Ticha, oga Lexusgs430 etc

What's your advice on LISA first time house buyer...can l sell the house or rent the house if l am moving to another city without losing the government 25% contributions with the LISA funds used for deposit for Mortgage. If am going to lose the 25% government contribution to the LISA, then I am thinking of getting my 30% deposit myself and pay for Mortgage so that I can still sell the house or rent the house if am moving out of the city. Then continue to contribute to the LISA account until at retirement.

Your opinions please
It seems your intent to make it your sole residence at the point of purchase seems to be the major consideration of HMRC in deciding to either claw back the bonus or not. They do allow for change in people's circumstances which might lead them to either sell or rent out the property. Check these articles for further information.

https://blog.moneysavingexpert.com/2016/04/can-you-rent-out-a-home-bought-with-a-help-to-buy-isalifetime-isa/

https://www.ft.com/lisa_questions
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 12:26am On Jun 22, 2022
Phayie:
Check your dm
Not you mate, sorry for the trouble.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 10:22pm On Jun 21, 2022
Phayie:
I don't know how this stuffs work pls kindly send me Whats App message on +234 7 0 3 3 4 3 9 7 8 7
I've replied you, check your email
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 7:41pm On Jun 21, 2022
Phayie:
I used somebody's revolut referral link. I've completed 3 transaction kindly check your account and send me my own token
Someone used my link that I'm yet to send their token, don't know if it's you. Send me a pm to be sure.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 7:32pm On Jun 21, 2022
Monese,

Join Monese and get up to £30 once you start spending! Just enter my invite code when you sign up: OLUW415.

Download the app here: https://www.mone.se/7vQs/j5g8c3l3
Viruses:
Who has referral link to any bank that offer virtual card that I can use and destroy. I've been helping folks make payment lately and I have to take extra care to uncheck 'auto renew'. I don't want to take chances again so I just need a card that I can use and destroy.

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