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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 12:22pm On Jan 31, 2024
gmacnoms:
4 years ago, one pound was between 340/390

A family planned to send their child for an undergraduate course abroad. Withing the space of another 4 years, same Exhange is looking at 1900.
You are here smiling and shunning teeth that Dey did not plan. Agba planner
Man! It’s so wild that he keeps standing on that point, like he’s determined not to give it any thought as long as he gets to jest, condescend and even imply that the lady is lying.

It’s really amazing to me but I guess that’s what happens when your struggles become memory and you begin to think your current status is due to some skill (in this case, planning) you have that others less fortunate do not.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch:
dustydee:
I agree with Lexusgs430. It is inconceivable that the sponsors did not know that the exchange rate will be unstable. The sponsor can transfer her to one of the private universities in Nigeria to finish her education since exchange range disparity is the issue.
Again, planning is the key.
You really mean that four years ago you expected 1 GBP to be 1,900 Naira?

Knowing the rate would be unstable and anticipating the utter wrecking of the Naira’s value in the past few years are the same thing to you? To the point that you think the lady and her family didn’t plan properly?


Lol. Okay o.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 5:15am On Jan 29, 2024
EzekielBams:
Thank you so much for the response. They have actually set up a profile for me. But the starting date is way too far for me. So just emailing them is alright?
Yes. There's nothing special there - people do it all the time. If their circumstances change and they can't onboard you again they'll also tell you by email.

I've done it before when I got a more senior (and much better paying role) after having signed the offer letter, done ID check, met the team virtually was just waiting to resume. I didn't enjoy it but a man must do what a man must do, and it's a business thing after all...

The only risk is if you want to apply to them again in the future and they're still angry at you but there's nothing else. Since you didn't work with them, they won't ever be asked for a reference or even reflect in anything concerning you. The profile they've set up is internal, and they'll simply delete it along with other records relating to you.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 5:46am On Jan 28, 2024
hustla:
Please o

HMRC said I owe £120 and I have been trying to pay since but I am unable to pay on their platform. Sent them a msg and got this but it's a bit confusing, I think the letter was even sent to my old address

Due date is April and I thought they would be deducting it from my monthly pay but it appears I have to pay using a card or something
Take out the payment reference number (it starts with X and will be at the top of your simple assessment letter) and then search for 'pay HMRC' simple assessment on Google, click the page and then select to pay without logging in. You'll enter your reference number and personal details and then be able to pay, although it's a bit finicky about which card you can pay with.

I had the same issue and had been postponing calling them until I saw your question and Tier4Dependant's reply to you. Paid within 3 minutes and got confirmation to my email immediately.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 6:20pm On Jan 26, 2024
Lexusgs430:
If i was going to attend a university, I would ensure my funding is guaranteed, or I wouldn't bother.......

I wouid not hang it on a wing, prayer or GFM...... 😜
Tell us please; as a 20-year old like her, what would you have done to ‘ensure your funding is guaranteed’ other than relying on her family as she did?
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 1:49pm On Jan 26, 2024
Lexusgs430:
Where would she get £10,500, within 24 hours (free)..... (Considering current GFM figure)..... B4 maths lecturer's attempt to correct me .......😜

If you FAIL to PLAN...... You PLAN to FAIL.......😁
I don’t think this blanket assumption that every student facing financial difficulty failed to plan or somehow tried to cut corners is fair or logical.

Of course it’s accurate in many people’s cases but taking random news like this and laughing about them on the assumption that they caused the problem they’re in surely isn’t right.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 9:06am On Jan 24, 2024
Raalsalghul:
These are the kind of nonsense I am sorry to say you see black people (especially daft headed Nigerians) arguing about.

I see three unintelligent people in that gathering: the construction guy for not being able to empathize, the health care assistant guy allowing himself to be drawn into such an argument when the best line of action would be to ignore and lastly you for bringing such question here.

My reply is harsh and maybe unnecessary but it's the truth.
This has nothing to do with black people or Nigerians. People argue nonsense and allow their egos push them into d**k measuring contests all the time whether that’s based on income or other things. It’s definitely a human thing and not racial.

If you constantly come across this among black people you interact with, it’s a reflection of your circle and not a valid basis to generalize.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 3:11am On Jan 23, 2024
terrymason:
Halo.

How can I add a spouse to my skilled work visa?
I just switched from study visa to Skilled work visa.

I used an agent to help me switched. But for my spouse, I want to do it on my own without her attending biometrics.

Thanks!
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-partner-and-children

https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk/sort/start/brp_reuse_pbs_dependant_partner_in_uk
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 6:44am On Jan 21, 2024
Lexusgs430:
Be careful when you tick locked garage etc etc ..... If vehicle is stolen at home and the insurance assessor checks your property and vehicle was parked on the road........

Your insurance would be voided......... Oti je gbèsè ní yín ...... Ka shiga bashi......... eji m ụgwọ........ 😁🤣😜
I was going to say this but was hesitant so that the 'you are making people afraid' brigade will not stress me on a weekend.

How do you go to Youtube to copy answers for how to make your own insurance application? Are you and the YouTuber in the same circumstances?

I think people don't realise that there are people (claims adjusters) employed by insurance companies whose primary job is to avoid or minimise payouts, and while they'll let you enter whatever you like on the application, it's when it's time for a claim that they'll scrutinise it to see what they can use to void your cover.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 6:12pm On Jan 15, 2024
Ukliving:
Anyone has American express referral link?

Or any other Credit card company with a limit of up to £5000- £10000
https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/aDEMOahqbo?XL=MIANS

Amex is the most liberal for immigrants in my experience.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 3:50pm On Jan 14, 2024
heroshark:
This is not entirely correct, changing employer does require you to apply for a new visa. You simply need to apply to update your visa.
'Six' and 'half a dozen'.

Other than the terminology on the website, what are the differences in the process?
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 1:32pm On Jan 14, 2024
Georgiedey:
Good afternoon and happy sunday all. Please i recently switched employer on skilled visa and need to apply for a new BRP. I have been checking online with no headway, i would greatly appreciate information on the steps or on how to apply. Thanks
Changing employers requires applying for a new visa, so they will send you a new BRP as with any other visa. It usually arrives in 2 - 3 working days in my experience. Check the email with the visa approval - the details should be there.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 6:11pm On Jan 13, 2024
harddrive2012:
Abeg has anyone here heard of making money on digitalinfoways? This people has been disturbing me that they got my contact from indeed and offering me remote work on digitalinfoways. Where it got tricky was when I made withdrawal for joining commission 😀 and then them advising me to deposit before qualifying for more commission/tasks.
Looks like a scam to me though.
Scam.

Search for ‘prepaid job scam’.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 6:32am On Jan 13, 2024
EzekielBams:
Hello my people.
Please I have a question. My junior sister rented a shared apartment and sign a contract for 6 months. She has been staying there for 2 months plus and she found a better apartment close to her school. She called the landlord a Naija landlord that she wants to move out and she will get someone else to take over the room which the landlord agreed too. Now the problem is the person that took over the room has a cousin that they move in together. And other room mates are against that which they reported to the landlord in turn the landlord has asked the person to either tell the cousin to move out or they both move out. Now he called my sister and told her that she needs to move back in because he does not have the time to be looking for a new tenant which is not possible since she has gotten a new place and he also has been threatening her that she has to pay the next rent. My sister has messaged him that she informed him that she will be moving out and also forfeited her deposit on the house due to early move out. Please what can you guys advise as he is saying he will take legal action if he did not get the next rent payment on the 18th when the person that takes over the room moves out.
She should tell him to take the legal action he wants to take.

Insofar as the transfer to the new tenants was done with his knowledge and consent (and he even received consideration - the forfeited deposit), the contract between your sister and the landlord is terminated and she has no business talking with him about the house at all.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 2:02pm On Jan 08, 2024
Jamesclooney:
It’s a legit document. I don’t need to check any website. Here’s a redacted version of the sample.
I’ve confirmed from ex-colleagues in Canada, this is what they use.
Okay. This is good. You should get it and submit it.

I believe 30-odd quid is a very small amount for the potential premiums savings you'll get with a 13 year NCD.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 1:47pm On Jan 08, 2024
Jamesclooney:
Read my response in my previous post. It’s an authentic document. Ask folks in Canada, they use it. Everything is not fraud fgs. I only asked an innocent question if it’s applicable in UK, and the answer is clear to me…NO. I don’t have record of all the 3rd party insurance coys I used over the years, if not I would have gone directly. But posters couldn’t stop themselves from assuming forgery was the case here (wrong). Lazy stereotype. We need to do better especially when we demand more from others.
Do you have a link to the FRSC website or any other official communication where this document is discussed? Something to the police character certificate, passport, etc?

I haven't said it's forgery. It's you who's seeing allegations of forgery everywhere and I can only wonder why.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 1:17pm On Jan 08, 2024
Jamesclooney:
It’s not forgery — it’s my real driving experience in Nigeria, without making a single insurance claim. The verification is done from FRSC head office Abuja. Why you would think of the negative instead of reading what I wrote, I would never know. My question is it acceptable for UK insurers as proof of NCD?
From your OP: "I know someone who’s asking for 65k to prepare the authentication and record document from FRSC."

1. The questions are: Is this 'authentication and record document' listed anywhere on the FRSC website or in any official communication from the commission?

2. Are you going to be applying for and obtaining this document from the FRSC directly? Will you be obtaining FRSC receipts and other documentation from this person?

These points are important because even if you scale though the mostly automated signup process and get a policy but insurance claims adjusters challenge your NCD when you need to make a claim here in the UK, you'll need to prove it beyond saying 'somebody on Nairaland said...'

The answers to those questions should indicate why the person you quoted said what they said, and I daresay, they'll also give you the overall answer to your question.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 11:56am On Jan 07, 2024
Hopefullllll:
Hello , did you say two years? please is there a link that I can read further on this ? I'm interested as well.
Yes there was an HMRC lawyers (G7 grade if I recall correctly) role open recently that stated this explicitly but some others don't. For instance there's a Government Legal Department one open now for 'qualified lawyers' but I know someone who got in as a Nigerian lawyer and is now working on qualifying here via the SQE. You can apply for that one, and just keep searching the civil service jobs website for 'lawyer' and related keywords, and keep an eye on the results.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 2:02pm On Jan 06, 2024
3greatnations:
Good morning family.Please I need suggestions a family member is in process of changing to PSW visa looking to relocate to an affordable city in England with plenty work also she has law background so please some where that will be easy to get law related jobs too .Thank you
They can apply for civil service roles covering legal (many employ you with your Nigerian LLB/BL and give ~two years to convert), compliance, GRC etc. It's mostly dependent on what their prior experience is.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 12:47pm On Jan 05, 2024
adekzy:
He's not acting sanctimonious, your reply was rude, unhelpful and condescending to say the least.

The goal of asking questions here to learn from people that already toll the path, making it easy to avoid unnecessary mistakes.... And if you can't help a situation because you don't know you either wákà pass or you don't belong here in the first place.

Hundreds of direct helpful have been shared here without anyone sending us to a wild goose 🪿 chase on Google.

I type in peace ✌️
You are right.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 12:44pm On Jan 05, 2024
missjekyll:
They asked Do you need sponsorship now or will you need it in future?
Unless he is planning to leave the UK when his PSW expires, the answer to this question is yes.
No. The answer to the question is yes only if he is definite he is going to still be with the company in 2 years.

The question is about sponsorship from that specific company and role.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch:
humbleprof19:
Hello house, please i need your opinon
Should i answer ‘Yes’ to the question

“do you now or will you in the future require immigration sponsorship to work”

Or i should just go with ‘No’ for now so it wont affect my chances
What visa are you on?

If it's PSW or any other where you wouldn't need their sponsorship to start and for like a year, I would answer 'no'.

Edit: just saw that it's PSW. Definitely answer 'no'.

Many companies use that question to screen people out so answering yes might mean you don't progress to interview at all. It's not lying either, because you have two years and you've not said you want to be with them or even in the UK after then.

The key thing is to get to the interview. Once you're in the role, it'll be much more straightforward to get them to sponsor or to find a role that'll sponsor you after getting experience in your first year or so.

I've seen both happen with quite a few people.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 9:31pm On Jan 04, 2024
elengine:
Continue to speak grammar. You go explain tire. Just go back and read your response again and put yourself in the shoe of the person that asked the question. I have realised from experience that, no question is stupid when it comes to immigration. Please let him ask and I repeat again, kindly ask any question if you are unsure. Nobody can provide fake information here and people trust the information they get here which is why they are comfortable to ask. Ask ohhh it is life and death matter
Ok
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 2:00pm On Jan 04, 2024
missjekyll:
Anybody can ask anything on here. We always answer politely.

To Poster, go to gov.uk and search health and Care Visa. Applying for visas is easy, you should be done in no time.
Lol. Two things:

1. I wasn't impolite. I responded and gave actionable advice. I even suggested keywords instead of just saying 'go to Google'.
2. If they follow my advice, they'd get where they need to be in two clicks. Yours would take three, and involve more time and uncertainty.

Your being sanctimonious to me might feel good, but it's actually not helpful if you don't prompt people to learn how to sort basic things out. Think: Will they come on Nairaland every time they want to apply for something in the UK? In asking people for such things, won't they be at risk of being given false information when they could simply do basic research and find the info they need?
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 11:24am On Jan 04, 2024
lightofjoy:
Hello, please I need to help someone apply for health care skilled visa since her CoS is out. She's in the UK already on dependant visa. So which is the right application link to use?
Literally search Google for "health and care visa application", oga.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 2:45pm On Dec 26, 2023
cbn4main:
Elders in the house, I thought having a well managed CCs is a good way to building one's credit score. Why is my case different na? Here is my journey so far:

I and my partner arrived the UK in August last year. I tried to get CCs for both of us but were denied by AMEX, monzo and Lloyd's. Luckily for us, it didn't affect our Credit score. My partner is a full time worker while I was a student working part-time.
I decided not to apply again until last month.
My partner got accepted by two CC companies (zable and Capital one) while I applied for only Zable and got as well. Whenever we use the CCs we pay back latest after 1 to 2 days. We try to maintain a zero balance.

I recently checked our Credit scores on Transunion, they were OK. But to my greatest surprise, my partner's score on Experian had dropped by over 100 points within one month of using CC and reported a credit balance of just £28 out over £400 credit limit. While mine reported zero balance but dropped by only 1 point. My experian credit score remain Fantastic.

My question is, elders in the house, does it mean it's better not to have a CC? How would they drastically reduce my partner's credit score when im no get any due repayment (just £28 she spent and she paid back the next day or so ).

Make una help biko
Doesn't matter.

Continue using the cards responsibly and ignore the 'scores' on those websites. They're irrelevant to any credit application. It's your history of using credit responsibly that matters, and one year is certainly not enough to begin panicking.

What you need to keep track of is factors like hard searches, your presence on the electoral register, etc. A stellar credit profile will come naturally over time.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 11:29am On Dec 22, 2023
Iruobe1987:
it's stated that the changes to care worker's dependent will be implemented as soon as possible next year, does that mean spring?
Will likely be earlier. Maybe even January. The ones where they're planning for spring, they specifically said so, so one can imply this is not one of those.

Plus, 2024 is an election year and this is a hot topic where the government is facing lots of pressure from the public and inside parliament to take drastic action.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 5:45pm On Dec 14, 2023
hustla:
I'm convinced if they ask some people to sacrifice their siblings to the UK government so they can continue to lick home office's behind, they will willingly do it

So, if I had some mental health breakdown during my course, or life happened and I didn't graduate with good grades, make them fling me away abi?
After paying nearly x3 what home students pay with 0 student loans or support from the same government.. Abi?

I hope its sarcasm sha but just Continue grin
Exceptions don't invalidate general rules. By this your logic universities should not award grades because it's possible some of the students doing badly have mental breakdowns. Same thing at work - no performance reviews because mental breakdown. Does that make sense to you?

More to the point, it's clear that the policy is just in idea stage and hasn't been fleshed out yet. I know that in the current dispensation people have the opportunity to appeal every decision both at the uni level and also when it comes to dealing with the Home Office, showing mitigating circumstances etc., so I'd expect similar provisions here.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 4:19pm On Dec 14, 2023
hustla:
It makes 0 sense

As long as the student passes and has not done any malpractice, and has not defaulted with attendance or fees, it should not be the business of the school or home office

Na them know sha grin
No. It makes sense.

First, it's in the country's overall interests to ensure people do well in their universities because graduate outcomes affect the ranking of the universities which in turn affects the reputation of the general education sector and thereby impacts the economy and other aspects as well.

Also, from an immigration perspective, it makes sense for the country to want to ensure that only 'high quality' graduates are retained in the economy so they can get a better ROI from each person who's let in as they'll be better educated and can thereby contribute more via work, innovation etc etc. Cynical? Yes, but logical.

In addition, it makes sense for the students because it'll discourage some unis that are essentially degree farms where there's little concern about how students perform as long as they come pay the fees. Some of those unis are really only selling CAS, in my opinion, but that's a topic for another day.

It shouldn't be a problem for most though - after all it has been agreed that Nigeria is sending its 'best and brightest'. I'm sure they'll all make distinctions and graduate in flying colours, policy or no policy. Abi?
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 6:25pm On Dec 13, 2023
hammed71:
so after Canada where again
Nigeria, where there's no racism and there are only low taxes, and no drastic policy changes or IHS fees to be paid.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 2:18pm On Dec 12, 2023
bigtt76:
I have a railcard but the only times I've been specifically asked to present it had been at the instance of the black rail commercial team members.
They usually go around asking everyone, or on some services they simply don’t ask anyone.

I used the train A LOT until very recently and I have been asked to show my railcard by a variety of people, with the vast majority being white. The one time I had an issue with loading up the app, the black rail guy just told me to get it sorted because I’d likely be asked when exiting the station I was getting off at.

What does that prove though? Nothing.

The plural of anecdote is anecdotes, not evidence.

Attempting to extrapolate individual experiences to cast a group of people as having any particular character (whether positive or negative) always leads to nothing but prejudice.
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 10:07am On Dec 11, 2023
hustla:
Any source or link that explains this?
It’s not correct. ILR eligibility is calculated based on time that a person has worked in the UK, and their salary over the period and at the time of application. Number of employers is irrelevant.

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

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