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Informanta:
You have spoken really well, but how would we know we won't get a job if we don't try?

For me I am pursuing a very well sort after course in the field of Engineering, which has really high prospect and demand and is in the list of critical skill set of most established foreign countries, hence earning a foreign degree would give me more opportunities even to migrate to other countries for jobs or Permanent Residency..... And I believe this also goes for many others here also, the main idea is moving out and creating opportunities, provided the person can afford the choice.... There is a saying in Igbo, "" They don't stay one place to watch a Masquerade"" which goes ahead to mean one must move around, good covid 19 is here and ravaging but life still continues, and dreams are still met, what if corona decides to stay for the next 30years would u advice someone to wait till everything gets back to normal, obviously things would never be normal again, hence I feel the earlier persons adapt and adjust to a current situation the better for anyone, time would obviously not wait for anyone.....

Ounce again I appreciate you for finding time to deliberate constructively with us here, obviously persons are having their decisions shappened even more

If the country is in recession and you are on visa

polaa:
so when do you think is the best time to leave?
Also what if your school is basically free and you wouldn't have to spend the millions on tution fee do you still advice to leave?

First of all tell me one country that offers you free education without requiring you to show millions of naira for maintenance.

lizboa:
That it is 85% Asian community and there are a number of violent crimes and the possibility of getting a job while studying after studying is low.

--85% Asian community? They are not far from the truth but Eastern Europeans has changed that a bit
--violent crime is almost the same with Leeds.

--with this pandemic getting a job could be harder because Bradford is one of the cities on a lockdown

Informanta:
Bro I understand your view and advice but trust me not so easy to hold money down in Niger, bills will surely set in, in my own opinion I still feel going out via school right now is still very much reasonable inspite of the covid 19, at least you would have full access to light and internet which are basic tools to succeed in an online study, which is lacking in Niger, also you are not faced with difference in time zone, some of my friends studying online from Nigeria sometimes miss their lecture due to sleep. Dats already them tending to failure inspite of them paying heavy funds as tuition fees. So there seems to be an advantage at least via school the covid 19 won't keep people on the spot, i see it as just a way of being pro-active and moving with the global world

You will also pay bills abroad even if you are not using it, yes going through schooling is a good idea but its pointless paying millions to foreign universities only to end up doing online studying, that is a premium long distance studying and at the end you get the same certificate with someone in Nigeria.

Like someone mentioned here before..you need to think about the possibility of you getting a job before and after graduation, the reality is that within a year you have spent close to £/$ 25K to £/$30K or even more and at the end you get nothing but shinny qualification.

Many countries will allow you to remain and work for 2yrs but if you can't get a job then you just wasted your money and time.

Not many Nigerians leave the country with the intention to engage in crime when they get here situation like this forced many into crime and finally prison.

Light, internet and good road you think that matters will not be remembered when reality set-in within months.

I'm basically saying..prepare before leaving and know the right time to leave else you will regret it. Now is the wrong time to leave.

TestimoneyTesti:
Bros pls dont worry about us traveling out of this nigeria and coming to join you there and suffer, we are already used to the suffering here, so suffering is normal already to us. We just want to change the environment, the suffering can continue we dont mind.

Better still since you are suffering there why not pls come back to Nigeria first then when covid 19 goes away then you return back since it's not easy over there.

Please sir we are in different shoes let us wear ur shoe first then we would see where its pinching you.....

Even if something worse than covid19 comes out just like OP said staying in Nigeria would still be very far from an option to be consider

Feel free to like and share if I said your mind

until then We Move!!!

I would have been shocked if you had said something different.

lizboa:
Thanks alot @Justwise , Truth is I am not keen on Leeds o , Its just because of a few negative things I have heard about Bradford also because I will be coming with my kids , I also got an offer from Birmingham city but I love the modules being offered by Bradford and it is also accredited, Affordable and secure environs is key for me because of my youngins.

Thanks

What were you told about Bradford ?

Informanta:
Feels good to read from Justwise, I had to confirm it's really the Moderator Justwise posting here, means our thread has gotten international recognition at last

oga abeg share your experience here also biko ... It's highly needed.....

Bro this is the wrong time to travel abroad with the hope of living and working and hopefully become a citizen.

Honestly if you have ££££/$$$ resting in your account in Nigeria right now then hold that money jealously and watch how the whole pandemic turns out.

Only if you are coming with job in hand that you will walk into the moment you arrival else whatever you are going through now in Nigeria will never be compared to the level disappointment you will feel when you get here or other EU countries.

Let me make this clear..I'm not discouraging people from traveling to anywhere, i'm basically saying that people should travel at the right time with the right paper

Gerrard59:
I understand the point of cautioning people on what they are likely to face esp regarding finances, something I mentioned in my first post on this thread. Money is needed for anyone who intends to relocate through whatever means; study, work or even CBI. However, unlike Dasparrow, I have not been inconsistent in my approach by talking from both sides of the mouth. She has been consistent in telling Nigerian youths to remain, meanwhile she fled the same place she wants people to stay. Then, boom! She mentions Chinese, Lebanese and Indians who make billions. Question: If that is the basis to remain in Nigeria, then, why did she leave? Does she not like money? I stand by my comment: "Anyone who discourages you from relocating when s/he has not relocated to Nigeria is hypocritically wicked and does not wish you well (and if you check those who relocated, they are already citizens of developed countries). Flee from such people".



People should practice what they preach and stop being hypocritical.

I have noticed for many years here that people's definition of ''discouragement'' is mostly when they are told to do things properly.

Can i proudly join the league of those you will call wicked and hypocrites because i will never ever encourage any Nigerian to travel out without proper planning ...meaning holding the appropriate visa.

That screenshot Dasparrow uploaded from the Canadian women is just telling you facts, that is not discouragement.

I will never encourage my worst enemy to travel out of Nigeria now to any western country until they got hold of the pandemic or vaccine is developed. The economy is in free fall, people with papers/citizens are struggling to get a job let a lone a foreigner.

I can't understand why somebody with £/$ 20-30K will want to travel abroad to study and when you get here you end up doing online studies and you hardly go out. That is just madness.

tensazangetsu20:
You might not understand him but Nigeria is so bad now. It used to be bad before but at least people could eat now it's bad and people can't even eat. It's really terrible.

If you don't have money to eat how then will you afford flight ticket let alone cost of living abroad?

If you can afford to travel abroad whether for holiday or study then you are rich.

Luseyi:
Its real o my brother and Yes I have a Uk account

So have you taken the money to the bank to be paid into your account and what did they say?

lizboa:
Good day everyone , I believe we are all keeping safe ,
I got an offer to study @ university of Bradford for January Intake, please I need suggestions on what area in Leeds I can stay that is not too far to Bradford , affordable and it is equally safe for raising toddlers (5yr & 3yr). I am saying Leeds because I heard that Bradford is not too safe and all. Please I would appreciate any feedback .

Also please I would love to Link up with anyone planning to or already studying at the University of Bradford

Thanks to everyone on this platform

Yes Leeds is not far from Bradford but commuting will cost you more ,so why not get a place in Bradford? Bradford is an affordable city, areas like BD1 and 7 are very close to the university so you don't need to spend money on transportation for lectures or shopping as the university is just 2mins away from the city centre.

Leeds to Bradford by train is about 19-20mins while bus is about 35-40mins depending on the bus route. Leeds is a lovely city no doubt but a lot more expensive compared to Bradford.

Both cities have train and bus stations and share one airport but Leeds is like the transport hub of West Yorkshire.

You can also apply to Leeds university or Leeds Met university or one other university in that city if you really want to live in that city.

Ibddon92:
Good day everyone. I'll be travelling to london via British Airways tonight. Please, how much should i budget for the airport extortion? Thanks

ZERO!! Don't feed those criminals, if they go out of their ways to help you then appreciate them in whichever way you want but stop encouraging another bunch of SARS.

lifeofgolden1:
@fairheart, @justwise, @Lagosismyhome!
I need your assistance in conducting a mock interview for me.
My interview is due next week.
Biko Nu!!!

No better mock interview than material you will read here, pay attention to scripts people post here after interview for years...nothing changes. Don't be coached to say stuff.

Gerrard59:
Our resident Central American who fled Nigeria to that region has come again. Surprisingly, this lady did not mention the Indians, Lebanese and Chinese who are "making billions" while Nigerians prefer to leave (why did she leave then? She no like money ni?).


Remember my earlier comment:

You are not open minded, try it and you will begin to see people telling you to plan well as helpful and not wicked as you said.

This single mindedness is destructive

Luseyi:
People I need serious help o
I am so so stranded
I came to UK with 5k US dollars and have not been able to change it for over a week now,they keep asking me for source of funds and proof of address
I dont even have an address yet as that money is meant to be for my accommodation and upkeep
@ omopapa I have listened to your address to search money shops around me, all is same

I am really stranded, someone should pls help me with suggestions and I have a limited time to pay for my accommodation
Please no one should come to the UK with dollars I beg you people in Gods name

I really can not believe this, first of all have you opened bank account?

Oloniyan:
As a Registered Nurse of course. That Thread has many info she can possibly tap into.

Obviously you don't know what you are talking about, if that thread is of any relevant to this thread i would have cross-link this thread long ago.

Oloniyan:
I think the visa thread is for Ireland and she's looking for info on how to travel to ireland which she can easily get there.

Travel to Ireland as what?

Oloniyan:
justwise why was the link to Ireland visa thread i shared here deleted?

What has that link got to do with the title of this thread?

kode12:
Hi guys,
since moneyfex went offline for maintenance, what have you guys been using to send funds to Nigeria please. @justwise @lexusg430??

Try ACE money or Azimo or TransferWise

CuteMercury:
I dont understand you. Immediately i get to the America embassy i am 23 to them. it is the document i gave them that they will put on record. As far as America is concern, i am 23.

Since you have made up your mind why are you here asking us? Looking for an encouragement?

Thread closed. Good luck and stop wasting our time here.

CuteMercury:
Dear nairalanders, i am 27 years old but my Aunty in USA wants the family to make me reduce my age to 23 in all my international documents, passports etc. before coming to USA next year. Reason is that though i am 27, i have the baby face and young look, if i tell you i am 23 or 22, you will 100% believe me without a doubt. She wants me to be 23 in USA, she said she has plans for me over there. So Nairalanders will reducing my age in USA cause repercussion? cc Justwise lalasticlala mynd44

A lot of people have told you here not to do it, listen to them else you will live to regret this.

ENDSARS is not just the police but every SARS in our behaviours as Nigerians

hadidej:
Hello House, Got into the UK about 2 weeks ago. Started processing for accommodation while in Nigeria. A friend in Coventry help us check out the house, lovely as seen on the internet, we paid the deposit, they began the processing, some days ago we were informed we got the house, then today was called back that the landlord rejected us. Wasted 3 whole weeks. Every house we see and like, we get responses like the landlord doesnt want students. We even offered to pay 6 months rent and there seem to be no available house. is there anyone in coventry that can advise? My Quarantine will be over by saturday and im just confused.

You are searching in a wrong areas, always search within the university post code, use gumtree and narrow your search down within post code of your university. https://www.gumtree.com/all/coventry/student-accommodation(filter it to select private landlord)

https://www.gumtree.com/flats-houses/coventry/student-accommodation

Check these sites https://uniacco.com/get-in-touch/coventry?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=src-generic-city-coventry-geo-all&utm_term=%2Bstudent%20%2Baccommodation%20%2Bcoventry&utm_content=accommodation-broad&msclkid=9606ec3029d51b530e2bb3a1c69bc1a3

Lexusgs430:
Savings ke........ That's about £60,000, right?

You're truly not nice.......

No its £16000 if no non British children are involved.

Ayotunde71:
No, he is using Income from work. The 18.6k annual income

Encourage him to search another job then apply after 6months

Ayotunde71:
Hi everyone,
My husband and I have been gathering documents for spouse visa application with the hope of submitting on the 25th of October.
But unfortunately, his work ended due to Covid 19 untill December 2020 (he was not sacked but asked to resume back by Dec). He was stopped since September. Which means the last time he worked was August.
Is it still possible for us to continue with the Application?
Or what can we do?
I am devastated due to the 28days rule for payslip.

Also, is Covid concession applicable in this case?

Cc: Lexusgs430.
Cc: Justwise.
Cc: MamaEEE.

Is your hubby using savings to meet the financial requirement ?

dalourde:
Good day everyone and thanks for your continued support in this forum.
Today makes it the 53rd working day and I just got a mail from UKVI for a telephone interview. Please gurus in the house what am I to expect? The interview is scheduled for the 29th of this month, it's also stated in the the mail that they'd be interviewing my husband at the same time.
Please advice.

@Justwise, @Lexusgs430 please help.

This will be all about the info you entered into the application form and the paper documents you submitted, its about how genuine your marriage is.

So basically you and your hubby should be able to answer questions about your marriage

Ibadan100:
Dear all, please I would like to get everyone honest opinion on this issue. I’m presently working in Dubai as a sales representative earning 5,000 aed ( 625k naira ) tax free monthly with 2 times meal provided at work all in I have disposable income of 3,500 aed 430k naira but my friends in the Uk says I can make this amount in 2weeks so before I start to commit myself I would need your honest advice. Can I have this type of savings in my first 2yrs in the Uk and what’s the common salary of an average nigerian.
Ps: my expected monthly savings is around 500-600k is this achievable in the Uk for a new commer please

You will not be able to get a company to sponsor you on tier 2 visa as a sales representative.

If your friends are encouraging you to come with visiting visa to work illegally then they are your enemy not friends.

You are not doing badly where you are don’t risk it.

@dustydee

Apologies for taking down that post.

NaijaCanadian28:
You need 600 hours of paid employment not one year

Let’s assume for the sake of argument that 600hrs is correct, do you think that a 6 months old pregnant woman has accumulated 600hrs within 2months?

Risazii:
Urgent advice needed please, a friend of mine just arrived the UK to study but she just found out she is expecting. Please what is the implication on her studies and otherwise?

She needs to start arranging for support, her last project will be affected if she is doing masters. She also need the money to buy baby stuff, suitable accommodation for her and the baby

etrange:
Bonjour à tous !

Je m'appelle étrange.

Félicitations à tous ceux qui ont réussi à surmonter les défis de TEF. Comme je le dis toujours, le français ne facilite pas seulement votre immigration, il vous prépare également à la vie bilingue au Canada. Je vous souhaite donc tout le meilleur dans votre quête de PPR.

Pour ceux qui se battent encore avec l'examen, je dirais bon courage ! Tenez le coup et lorsque vous commencez à vous fatiguer, souvenez-vous de l'objectif final et rajeunissez-vous. Ça en vaut la peine.

_#EndSARS

Please stick to English language else the software will block you again

Vk008:
I didn't use any agent to get my admission letter
That is some agent make you to believe.
I got mine directly from school without the help of an agent.

Good job