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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 7:38pm On Mar 25 |
jedisco: Can you please elaborate on the bolded? I have a Canadian visit visa that is valid till 2033 |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 12:34pm On Mar 04 |
ayshegz: You be thief 😅😅😅🤣 (in a friendly non-offensive sense of the word) High-risk investment dey average 8-15% ROI per year and you are looking for a low risk investment with 365% ROI per annum? If such exists people no need to dey work naa. Just investment £50k and make £500 quid daily. Even bank no go dey give you mortgage at less than 5% interest rate 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 4:37pm On Feb 16 |
ehizario2012: OMG! What do you mean by MJ tried to be white? In what ways did MJ tried to be white? And in what ways was he not accepted? I'm sure you are part of the people that believe he did skin surgery to change his skin colour ? MJ had a serious medical condition that affected his skin, which made his skin start to change color. You should atleast do your research before condemning the poor soul. As for acceptance, MJ was at some point the most loved and biggest artist in the USA. Loved by both whites and blacks alike. How else do you define acceptance? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 7:29am On Feb 01 |
adekzy: How you do manage to live with all this bigotry in your heart? You use a discriminatory statement to refer to an entire geographical regional of a country. If na Oyibo man make this kind statement about your race, you go cry racism tire! Omo our journey is still far as a society! 18 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 5:15pm On Jan 28 |
joe10: In the previous application did she declare that she had kids? If yes, then she can |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 4:42pm On Jan 24 |
farnet: This will put stain on their immigration records. Even if you plan to leave the country in the near future, they cannot enter any of the 5EYE UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand if you've overstayed your visa in one of the countries. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 3:14pm On Jan 14 |
Goodenoch: 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. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 8:42am On Jan 09 |
paroh137: Ebay 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 2:16pm On Jan 06 |
3greatnations: Since the person is a fresh graduate, I don't think it's helpful to just pick a city and narrow your job search to that city. There is no city in the UK where people are not struggling to get a job (as long as it's skilled jobs), however there are cities with more advertised jobs than others. Spread your job search across the country and be open to moving to any city that offers you a Job with pay commensurate with the cost of living in that town. Job search in the UK is not the easiest and limiting yourself to a particular city will make it even more difficult. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 9:55am On Dec 29, 2023 |
mayowa94: You have only one entry date, which us the 1st time you entered the UK, the entry stamp will be on your visa vignette, any other re-entry will be stamped on one of the pages of your passport. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 12:43pm On Dec 11, 2023 |
Poanan: Maybe if you've taken out time to read the guys message you will understand. The person asked in quote "So my question is, what form of trade or occupation can he pivot into before it's too late?" There is no place the poster mentioned that he is looking for a carejob, maybe you should read before responding 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 1:05pm On Dec 10, 2023 |
Westves: Being a Naija Graduate or UK Graduate is irrelevant. Alot of Graduates are unskilled and quasi-literate/psuedo-literate. People are different and have areas they can thrive in and it's important your friend identify areas he can thrive with some efforts. I have met someone who did apprenticeship in Instrumentation and Control (I&C) he earns an astronomical amount, and currently works as an independent making roughly £20k per week for off-shore and £5-7k per week onshore. He doesn't have any higher education qualification and says that there is a huge shortage of talents in their field making them high demand. His client includes both chemical plant, oil & gas sector and really any big production firm that requires instrumentation. His apprenticeship to him 3years to complete and he is just 27years old 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 2:17pm On Nov 30, 2023 |
[quote author=fabulous2019 post=127239522][/quote] Nope, see attached. Mine is not Healthcare visa and also not on the shortage occupation list so the cost is more expensive. My firm usually outsource the visa application to a 3rd party so the additional cost of 1.1k for professional services. Hence I assume your total cost will be far less than my own.
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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 7:51pm On Nov 29, 2023 |
fabulous2019: Also did they send a breakdown of the cost and how they arrived at the figure? If not request for one, you will need it. If they inflated the figure (which is illegal) you have a case against them. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 7:39pm On Nov 29, 2023 |
fabulous2019: Was this stated in your contract? Did you signed any contract saying that you will pay the sum if you leave the company within a specified period? My contract had a phrase that mentioned that I will pay 50% of my visa cost (see attached) if I leave the company within 2years of joining and immediately I resume they sent me the total cost of my visa and asked me to sign and return it. The total cost in my case was less than 3k If you did not sign any such agreement then they don't have a case. 2 Likes 1 Share
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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 9:54pm On Nov 28, 2023 |
babajeje123: Yes 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 8:23pm On Nov 28, 2023 |
justwise: "If you are not able to secure a job in your chosen field after graduation and after 2 additional years on PSW, the chances that you will be able to secure a job after 5years of working in care drops by 80%" ~heroshark, Nairaland 2023" I don't have any data to prove the above so I have to credit it to myself. The reason for my argument is that the easiest way for people to into their preferred career without relevant experience is through the graduate scheme. Most graduate route don't expect you to have experience so they put your through a rigorous assessment to make sure they are picking the right candidate and once you are in they will support you to grow. After 5years in carejob you simple will not qualify for any graduate program or scheme, and you will not have relevant experience to compete for non-graduate roles. The notion that companies don't sponsor is false, I applied to 3 jobs as a student and 2 of them offered sponsorship right from the start and even covered the visa fee. Some might say it's luck but whatever it is, it's proof that most big companies will sponsor you once they are convinced that you are a perfect fit for them. I work in consulting and most people in my industry move from graduate to senior level in 4-7years grossly roughly over 100k+ in salary and bonuses. Working in care for 5years means that you will lose valuable professional experience and career progression. In my industry there is a huge rivalry b/w companies, such that they brag about poaching talents from their competitors (this is off the book though). A rival firm will gladly hire you and ×2 your salary and sponsor you. After people working with competing firms, the next set of people that we fight to recruit is people with mid-senior level experience working in civil service and local council. This is because the public sector constituent our major client portfolio, so having staffs that understand how clients think and behave is a bonus. So for the students reading this, please do your due diligence, it will definitely pay off. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 7:52pm On Nov 28, 2023 |
profemebee: Thank you! The rate at which people attacked me and my comment shocked me. I underestimated how many nigerians despised uncomfortable truth. Someone even accused me of jealousy and hatred. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 7:41pm On Nov 28, 2023 |
ehizario2012: What is CFA? I assume it means Chartered Finance Analyst? It's not possible to get chartered in the UK by just taking courses and writing exams. You have to demonstrate certain competencies by submitting case studies of how you've demonstrated those competencies in your current role, which is usually gain from active employment and working in the relevant field. I cannot say for a certain if this also applies to finance, but this applies to almost all professions I've come across in my current role. It takes people who are employed full-time 3-5years on average to be able to meet all the required competencies to get chartered. So the idea that someone who works in care without any recent experience in finance will be able to get chartered just be taking a course and writing an exam is hilarious. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 12:16pm On Nov 27, 2023 |
justwise: I can also argue that many Nigerian that migrated to the UK using the student visa route in the last 2years are not qualified for the UK student visa. But then again people will attack me. But let's examine it without bias or prejudice. The UK Student visa is point base. To qualify you need a total of 40points. CAS = 30points Proof of sufficient fund = 10points Many Nigerians (majority in my uni and cohorts) used fraudulent means to obtain the last 10 points. So genuinely speaking they did not meet the criteria and if UKVI had discovered they would've been banned. The influx of immigrants that the UK is complaining about is mainly from Indians (+subcontinent) and Nigerians and these are also the group that uses the most fraudulent means to secure visa ( Selling of COS and Fraudulent POF). This is the truth and we all know it. But if I talk am, everybody go tag me as enemy of progress. I personally can not say this outside the community but as na we we dey here, make we tell ourselves the truth. What i[quote][/quote] 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 11:59am On Nov 27, 2023 |
justwise: I added 4 criteria, not just education. Why did you leave the other 3 and chose to run with just the education part? Why did you ignore the fact that I said many and not all [/b]and [b]not majority Are you telling me that all Nigerians that migrated using the care visa or education in the last 2years have atleast a Masters degree, 3-5+years professional experience in a lucrative field, and under 35years ? Again, I did not generalize it, you are making it sound like I said all Nigerians. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 7:31am On Nov 27, 2023 |
toughest007: Again you just distorted my point. The figure is out there, homeoffice released the number of people coming into the UK on skilled worker visa, and stated the percentage that arrived on healthcare visa. They also stated the number of Nigerians and Indian. So simply statistics will tell you this. Secondly, I did not say that they are not educated enough. I said have the how many Nigerians have the Education, Skillset, Experience and Age . If you have looked into the Canada PR you will know that these four things are what matters. By Education I don't mean having a bachelor's degree, you need a masters degree to score higher point, you need good amount of professional experience, you also need to be very young because age is also considered. Now the question is Do you thing that Nigerians in that migrated to the UK have those ? I know some came here for a second masters but that aside. You simple ignored all my points and chose to distort it to suit your narrative. How did you come about not educated enough which I never used anywhere in my argument.? PS: I have repeatedly said it before, I did not generalize, I did not even use the word majority of Nigerians, I only said many. Which means a good number, not all, not majority. If you believe that all Nigerians that moved to the UK are over qualified and can easily get Canada PR, then you are not being entirely honest to yourself. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 10:53pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
florixi: You are turning this into a personal attack, which is very bad. I came into the UK last year, so I am even part of the new cohort and wave of immigrant that I'm referring to. I am not even successful yet talk more of not wanting others to succeed. 5 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 10:46pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
justwise: You just reemphasized everything I said about. It's cheaper to go to Canada yet they chose UK that's more expensive without a direct PR option why? It take more time to process Canada visa, which is why I said those that rushed to the UK. The emphasis on rush. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 10:07pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
florixi: So an immigrant shouldn't have an opinion? Why are you all pretending ? Most people paying £10k to get a care COS from Nigeria, if they qualify for Canada PR they won't be paying such outrageous sum to come to the UK to do care. Over 80% of Nigerians that migrated from Nigeria to the UK on skilled worker visa came through the heathcare worker route. So when I said many Nigerian that rushed to the UK won't qualify for Canadian student or PR route I stand by it 100%. I've met many that have been denied either Canada or US student visa b4 trying the UK. Stop the hypocrisy and check the Nigerians among you, mostly those working in care sector, how many of them have the education (not including any MSc obtained in the UK) , skillset, experience and age to secure the top CRS point for Canada PR route ? I know we have some very brilliant and talented Nigerians in the UK, so I try not to generalize. The keywords in my post is Many not majority and rush (you can't rush to Canada, it's simply impossible). 9 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 4:33pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
justwise: 80% of Nigerian students in my cohort did fake proof of fund and were struggling to pay tuition, most of them are married with kids and average age above 30years old. There is no way many of them will be granted Canadian student visa unless they are on scholarship or going for PhD. How is it not true ? PS: I didn't say all, I said many. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 11:35am On Nov 26, 2023 |
Goke7: Only the UK? Have you check Switzerland immigration policy? Or you just limited your analysis to UK, US Canada and then conclude? 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 11:31am On Nov 26, 2023 |
hustla: Canada let in the brightest and most talented people through the PR scheme, many of the people that rushed to the UK will not even be eligible to enter Canada either through student route or the PR route you mentioned. I don't know why this argument always boils down to comparing UK immigration policies with other countries like Canada and Australia. Each country is unique and will do what they think it's best for their country. If you don't like it then move to Canada or Australia (But then again most people can't because they won't meet the criteria) The truth remains that why the UK had good intentions but people and immigrants alike abused the system which then makes it unsustainable and they have to restrategise. People selling COS People having fake marriages to bring in dependents Student coming to UK without any means of paying tuition People rushing on Student visa without any intention of studying and abandoning their studies for carework These are the issues that is causing the problems. 7 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 6:49pm On Nov 25, 2023 |
hustla: What is the student visa approval rate for Canada and Australia compare that to the UK. Canada and Australia has some of the most strict and unfair visa approval & denial rate, so they take in just a few students, whereas UK has an almost 98% student visa approval rate. 5 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 11:20am On Nov 25, 2023 |
dave0450: All banks give out loan or arranged overdraft |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 5:31am On Nov 24, 2023 |
ehizario2012: This is not hardwork, packing shifts front and back is not hardwork, it's just greed and taking the easy way out. As immigrants, our goal shouldn't be to increase the number of hours we work, rather to increase the amount we earn per hour. Hardwork is doing an indepth personal reflection and mapping out key personal and professional development steps and religiously pursue it. Making yourself more valuable. That is the hardwork, unfortunately many people try it and give up the next seconds after hitting one or two brick walls and will gladly stick to doing a 60hours shift every week on minimum wage. We own it to both ourselves, our partner and our kids, 8 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by heroshark(m): 9:26am On Nov 19, 2023 |
Raalsalghul: I don't think there is anything wrong with it. You can not talk of racism without adding the race of the victim. If not how do you now know it's racist in the 1st place ? 3 Likes |
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