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Gerrard59:
A citizen of a country where two ethnic groups are at loggerheads online because their kinsmen are presidential candidates is asking a question on how racism affects Nigerians in China - a way more prosperous society than his.


The jokes write themselves.

Lexusgs430:
When you can't beat them, you join them .........

What use is a good egg, in the midst of 500 dozen rotten eggs........

Suzam:
Una sha like vawlens

He paid exorbitant price, later found a cheap 1

Some1 said he has tried for weeks and couldn't gey appointment and asked for help.

He replied dat d peraon should send PM.

Were you expecting him to say No i cant help you, go and continue looking for appointment date?

We will be the first to shout We Rise By Lifting Others

We will be the first to point out how Indians help themselves no matter what

I don't understand how you wanted him to handle this situation.

By the way my friend paid 30k for next day appointment after coming all the way from Ilorin and spent 3days on the queue yet got nothing, missing work, spending on hotel bookings.

I av referred 2pple, but as e be now.

I no wan be part of corruption we all want to fight.

Make anybody wey need date, keep searching

krcboy:
Ask on the official thread: https://www.nairaland.com/1969461/cost-nigeria-international-passport/489 people will help you with all the info you need

rayralph:
Justwise, I speak for Glasgow alone. Students with families are getting council houses. Heck, a single lady got 2 bed bedroom within 2 months( a miracle) after applying. I got one too. I know about 5 other families(applied) staying in council houses( housing association apartments), newly built sef.

rayralph:
You’re just capping with confidence. Stop misleading people.
Council house/social housing is NOT public funds. It’s not free. It’s low cost housing offered to low income earners. We’ve discussed this issue months ago.

The bolded is NOT misleading. I suggested housing association cos it’s easier to get an apartment from them compared to the local council. Seem you’re not familiar with this topic and you just wanna jump on it.

BorisJohnson:
Hello my country people, especially those living in Scotland. I have a quick question.

Can a tier 4 visa (student) get allocated a council/social housing (Housing association) house please?
And does anyone know ANY tier-4 visa holder who has been able to successfully apply for a Council house (especially in Scotland)?

Thank you for your help.

Local authority officers working in frontline services need to be able to understand how a person’s immigration status affects their entitlement to benefits and other services, in order to ensure that people receive all of the services they are entitled to, establish correct referral routes, and take any necessary steps to alleviate destitution.

People who have ‘no recourse to public funds’ (NRPF) will not be able to access most social security benefits, homelessness assistance and a local authority allocation of social housing, but in some cases may be able to receive accommodation and financial support from social services.
Even when a person’s immigration status does not prevent them from accessing social security benefits, they may experience problems obtaining these, for example, because they do not meet other eligibility criteria linked to their residency in the UK, they cannot evidence the length of their residence in the UK, or because their entitlements are misunderstood.

In most cases, establishing a pathway out of destitution will involve accessing specialist immigration advice. It is a criminal offence to provide immigration advice that is specific to a person’s matter unless the adviser is a member of the appropriate regulatory bodies for solicitors and barristers, or is an immigration adviser regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). Local authorities must therefore ensure that staff do not provide immigration advice to individuals unless they are accredited to do so with the OISC, and should consider establishing lists of local regulated immigration advice services to signpost people to.

https://www.migrationscotland.org.uk/migrants-rights-entitlements/immigration-status-and-eligibility-public-funds

jamesy212:
Hello guys, I don't mean to discourage anyone here but came across this comment on a Reddit thread and thought I should get thoughts of those currently studying in UK

If she really wishes to study then don't come to the UK. The University's that are not in the Russel group are just to give an economic boost to the country and nothing else. Education sector is a very huge source of income to the country, both the fees and visa fees justifies this. Most of the University programs are not accredited and the teaching is horrible. During your studies you would find getting a job in UK is a bit difficult, unless you are interested in working in care homes. After your studies, the chances of getting a job are minimal unless you have previous experience in the field. (If you do have previous experience in the field, you might really be able to say whether the course is terrible or not). Then there is PSW, post study work permit, the chances for your PSW application getting rejected is extremely high considering the current state, this had happened a few years before and many students were forced to leave the country as there were a lot many candidates than the country could accommodate. You cannot stay in the country without a PSW unless you have been sponsored to work by some company, which would be highly unlikely. I am not sure about this but I have also heard that your time in UK under PSW will not be considered for Residency.

Then there are other issues with the living conditions, say you have rented out an apartment. Utility providers like gas, electricity and water is definitely going to eat you up with their direct debit and stuff like that. People don't come to collect your readings, they setup an estimated reading, which could usually be way off the charts, your attempt to submit actual readings might possibly go in vain. Health care sector is overloaded, if under chances you wanted to visit your GP, you can't, standard waiting time for emergency services is over five hours. You can't get a discounted bus card if you are above a certain age.

The common people here are pretty nice to you, or at least the ones whom you might meet during your studies. However, people in higher posts, might treat you different, you might get a hint of this if you approach the University dean with a complaint. Then comes the visa conditions, it must be ensured that you follow the visa conditions strictly, else you will be deported without any considerations, particularly if your fees had been paid in full. You shouldn't exceed your weekly working hours, and even if you excel in your studies, not meeting visa conditions is the easiest way to get kicked out. If you are looking forward to work, enjoying your time without a gun to your head, possibly settle down in a new country and has never been lucky your entire life, I wouldn't suggest the UK

justwise:
Welcome to part 17


I really have to thank all the contributors for making out time to answer questions here, your contributions are appreciated.

Part 16 is here for reference purposes: https://www.nairaland.com/6354180/general-usa-student-visa-enquiries-part

Part 11/12 Visa Transcripts. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vv0a0sfgaysztiq/AADbiS4UG7q57b0qcFPjaPkna?dl=0

F1 visa application link https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/study-exchange/student/

I'm open to more suggestions regarding any useful link to add to this page

Good luck!

Oracle55:
NO

Oracle55:
Please im so depressed you guys should hear me out and suggest please, I plan getting to the uk then after 3 months my wife and kid can join me, here is my worry my wife will have her pof in her account when she applies, please what if ukvi now ask for my own pof while I'm in UK just to make sure funds is not recycled what do I do? I'm so worried please who has passed through this huddle help me before I faint please

nellaluv:
I remember when I asked this same request here. I was advised to at least put in more time, research and do it myself. I and my course mate that wanted to outsource, I told her I wasn't outsourcing again I would do it myself. The result came out and I passed. My coursemate outsourced to some Indian people omo she failed woefully and she's been crying since. The people you're outsourcing to will write rubbish for you and you'll still pay them ontop the rubbish they write.

Damatik:
Really. I am so sorry if it’s fraudulent. I actually read online it’s completely legal. I am actually hoping to getting help in doing it together with an expert and not to completely contract it out. And none of my school regulations oppose it or is it written that we should not seek for such help. You may check out the link below for more

https://www.studentjob.co.uk/blog/5185-are-essay-writing-services-legal

Damatik:
Hello fellow immigrants.

I am recently studying in the UK but realised that despite my diligent effort my lecturers in my department derive pleasure in down- grading the students maybe because it’s only international students that are taking the course. Even the previous set complained.I urgently need a sure plug for tested and trusted assignments writing services in the UK in the field of public health I saw quite a lot on Google but confused on which to go for. Pls your urgent help is needed. Thanks

WetinUGain:
Nigeria banks will not be penalised for a document presented by a third party, what can be done is confirmation and verification and there are 100 ways embassies can do the confirmation.

Nigeria banks are highly regulated, aside confirmation of statement of accounts, there are other things being done with embassies.

On what you presented, those are cooperative and esusu banks in India and mainly based in the rural and semi urban areas,confirmation of statement might be difficult and they might not even have the resource to do the verification. Abeg, they are not to be equated to our commercial banks.

If you have evidence of UKVI blacklisting regulated and quoted commercial banks or DMBs anywhere in d world,even in India and Pakistan, will be interested in it.

oshobabahealth:
Justwise and co... Please I need Ur suggestions.

My school of choice , Croydon college is requesting for requesting for POF before a pre-assessment interview then make deposit payment before CAS.

Do I need to continue with the POF after sending them a copy or hold on till I get the CAS.

If the CAS is issued thesame month I stop the POF CAS I continue it even though there will be gap for future reference.

Ameryx:
Hi all, I think I need a bit of encouragement. I moved to the UK on a student visa in December. Before relocating, I was doing quite well back home. Earned around 2-3m monthly profit after expenses from my business. In fact, I wanted to reward myself with a Range Rover Evoque (about 13m) then but Nigeria was in a bad state and I used up my savings to fund my relocation. I landed with high hopes, about £4000 in cash. The reason for my earlier statements is not to brag, but to show you that I was doing well, and I just felt coming here would be saner. I loved it here whenever I travel for vacation, so I was without doubt that life here would be easier.

To my main aim of writing, I think I am depressed. I could not find a job in my first 3 months here. The only job available that most students were doing was care, and I wasnt vaccinated, so I could not start. I eventually started in March and the job gives me a mental breakdown each time. I am on my feet for 11 hours, and get sent around by staff who feel they are better than agency workers, I get hit by residents, I have been racially abused several times ,I did it for 2 months and I had to quit.

I have looked for warehouse jobs, not been lucky. Even customer care work, they reject because of my visa status. I am fast losing it, there is so much my brain can take as a woman. Does anyone know how else I can get a job, I stay in Bradford, so anything around Leeds is fine. I can even work in Manchester if the pay is okay. Please help.

eluquenson:
Pure lies, banks don't get blacklisted but rather the applicant that uses a fake SOA get banned.
That was how some unscrupulous and mischievous Nigerians posted in a telegram group that Globus bank has issue with UKVI due to POF, but i used Globus bank for my dependents and they got their visa last month

Babababy:
The issue of bank statements is literally straight forward but in the Nigerian context,its almost rocket science. We do have a lot of people using built accounts, and bank officers have been cashing out on students going to the UK. It is what it is. The onus is to tell people the truth and consequences of using such accounts. Whatever we say wont make it stop, Nigeria is at a certain brink and people are desperate. I believe everyone here is an adult, and people should be able to take responsibility for their actions or inactions. A good fraction of people on this platform are using built account, to deny this is equal to living in Disneyland. The job here is to educate people on consequences, you might be caught and banned. If you dont get caught, you will struggle in the UK, It is extremely difficult without saved funds.

That been said, we have had a few cases of misjudgement from UKVI about statements,and a handful of people have been able to reverse it, a case study is on Part 6,October 12 by @Ezriela. I have attached screen shots.

UKVI doesn't get it right all the time . They are humans after all .

WatchYourSix:
Boss.. na you get this domain naaaa...u suppose remeber that post naaa....u know how many uk travel thread you don close?? Like 2309 and half threads. ...i still dey look for am ooo

WatchYourSix:
I hope i find that guys post that used an immigration lawyer to get the UKVI ....like i said...it might be more than the statement...

they used silent tactics for months only for them to later give the guy him visa without saying anything about the issue again..
They are human beings in UKVI oga... and I kid you not when i say this is not the first time its happening...

WatchYourSix:
This is not the first time the ukvi will say bank statements was falsified when its not....only God knows what they see that makes them say so....mayb its not just the statement...may other things are involved

.and they like maintaining their stand even with AR and further proof because they dont want to lose their integrity.....only wicked immigration lawyers can armstrong UKVI...

Make village people no follow is go ukvi

ICaSNg:
Feels Good to be back after 4 months BAN! GOD no go shame us..



How is visa application going ?

stanvesco:

Thank you big aunty.
Na to just dey wait be that. Much appreciated. You are doing a splendid Job here. Thanks

Mrskolapo1:
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The dependent can use his or her own account,
Someone that has already been in the UK can still use the same funds to his dependent

TeamLagos147:
Thanks for your input. Any idea of what could be delaying my applications? How long does it usually take to get an offer?

Cjaylawson:
Jan and April

TeamLagos147:
I have applied to 7 schools since 30th of May and I haven't received a single admission letter. I have the school fees and POF sitting in my account but no admission letter talk more of a CAS letter.

I studied Business Admin as my first degree and I applied for MSc. Computer science, am I doing anything wrong? I sent emails to some of the schools and their response was that they have so many applications they are dealing with and they have prioritized applications from agents.

I'm worried I might not meet up with the September resumption date. Please I need advise on how to move forward with this.

Thanks!