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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:46am On Sep 27, 2022
Suzam:
Pple of London, make una come ó,

My partner(Student) just got Amex card as student. Fellow classmate have been telling her, u spend what you want and pay £25 monthly.

I have shouted NO, but wan confirm again

Those fellow students are her village people that followed her from Nigeria.
She/you shouldn't really spend more than you can pay off on a monthly basis. With rising cost of living, getting into a debt trap is very easy.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 4:47pm On Sep 22, 2022
Mellady:
Hi everyone, please can someone on a student visa/dependent student visa apply for mortgage just 6 months living in the country if they have deposit and employment history?

If you have like 70-80% deposit they might consider you
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 11:59am On Sep 18, 2022
zeedof:
Dear Nairaland in abroad. Please kindly share me the advantages and disadvantages of these two countries (UK and Canada) and which one will you advice me to choose..

I have wife and daughter if this needs for consideration

Thank you in advance

You need to do your own research and ask more specific questions.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 7:42pm On Sep 16, 2022
LagosismyHome:
Has anyone rented a flat above a shop before. ..ie a restaurant. Care to share your experience...

I am seeing one for some friends relocating from naija. The rental price is less but I am sure there would be a catch living above a shop

Just don't. DON'T
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 7:19am On Sep 11, 2022
Chreze:
Please I need suggestions for a very good dehumidifier that is around £150 ( less or a little higher) with good litre size.

The only option I am Seeing with good review is the Meaco Dry Arete One 20 Litre Dehumidifier for £260, I would like something lesser if possible with good review base on personal usage. I can say the house is moderately wet, just a small ceiling mold (which I believe has been fixed after the leakage around chimney was fixed some months back because it’s not increasing, just decreasing slowly), musty odor and window dew in parents room, and cough that I am now uncomfortable with.

Please I need urgent help, thinking of picking one maybe tomorrow. The musty room
Smell and child cough is driving me crazy.

Do you air the house enough? Some people have their windows locked constantly.
Travel / Re: E Choke For UK As Families Are Running To School To Seek For Help by kode12: 8:33am On Sep 09, 2022
okeysoninv:
in UK an individual can never finish £50 a month on food. coming to accommodate there are some from £350 shared apartment. £750 three bedroom apartment. this is not bad. mind you, the wages are hourly paid. As much as your hard work you will be fine.

90% of Nigerians going to UK are doing so to work..with easy system now you can switch over from ur studentship tier 4 to work visa tier 2 over there. so park well.

If you want to continue this discussion get a visa and come to the UK, I will be there waiting for you.

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Carnegie Mellon University Reacts To Uju Anya's Tweet About Queen's Death by kode12: 6:47am On Sep 09, 2022
datola:
How can a person of her status who is a schorlar at Carnegie Mellon uttered such a despicable statement

IQ without Emtional Intelligence is disastrous

Dr. Uju Anya is a university professor and researcher in applied linguistics, critical sociolinguistics, and critical discourse studies primarily examining race, gender, sexual, and social class identities in new language learning through the experiences of African American students.

Nigerian again for the wrong reason!

It’s all in stride with today’s world of virtue signalling and being “woke”. It deprives people of their ability to apply common sense.
Wishing someone an excruciating death is absolutely crass and disgusting.
Travel / Re: E Choke For UK As Families Are Running To School To Seek For Help by kode12: 6:43am On Sep 09, 2022
okeysoninv:
Pele, your talk doesn't hold water. there are more jobs than applicants in UK. your just arm chair critics without logic. a country that offers cheap food, clothing , shelter with good pay per hour can never be a waste. how many refugees from Ukraine are they in UK to compare to the number of European that exit after the brexit.

Which country is offering cheap food and shelter and to who? Don’t say things you don’t know about please.
Even employed citizens are falling back on universal credit and other social support schemes to survive. People are resorting to food banks due to inflation and high cost of living.
No one is discouraging you from going to the UK, but come with clear eye, don’t think you’re going to get an easy ride as before.
PS: if you’re going on a student visa, know that you’re not eligible for any form of government support as that counts as public funds and its grounds to be denied a work visa after school.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 4:11pm On Sep 08, 2022
Adazeal:
Hi guys, please look at this issue and let me know if I'm wrong or not.

My power supply tripped off very early in the morning of a certain day, unfortunately, it was only mine that went off. I called 105 and my energy supplier, after series of questions and information I gave them from both my gas and electric meters, they confirmed my meters were working fine and that I should contact my landlord for internal issues.


Your opinions please. Sorry for the long read

Ignore them. The burden of proof is on them. They should prove where they directed you to flip the breakers. If they have a socket that's tripping under normal load, there's a bigger electrical problem and potential fire hazard in the accommodation.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 9:51am On Sep 04, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Or simply hotspot your TV .......


So it seems some internet providers are blocking it after all. Probably explained why mine worked in the US and failed here.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 9:49am On Sep 04, 2022
CheesyTee:


Got my Skilled Worker Visa (H&C) decision today at 7:58pm.

I am over the moon.

I am glad I chose to reapply after waiting over 6 months.

Glad you finally got this sorted. Congratulations
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 7:40pm On Sep 03, 2022
lightnlife:
Ridiculously shameful.

Her crassness and crudity is another level.

Was hopeful the son abi na the husband wey come down would have a better approach but embarassed


It’s absolutely disgusting.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 11:05am On Sep 03, 2022

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 11:04am On Sep 03, 2022
Emmyk:
Grateful for all the helpful tips shared here. My credit scores have been growing steadily...


These scores are shady. Use checkmyfile and credit karma to compare.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 7:32pm On Aug 30, 2022
iboboyswag:
Please anyone...
Theguy4rmhr, lexusgs430, lagosismyhome, justwise

How does a company go about becoming a sponsor? Like what are the steps needed to obtain a sponsorship license.

I am checking online but I want to know if anyone here has had a personal experience putting an employer through on that. My employer has dropped the ball in my court. Does anyone know the steps.

Please treat as urgent!

Thanks plenty in advance.

https://www.gov.uk/uk-visa-sponsorship-employers

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:47pm On Aug 25, 2022
Hey people, I’m looking for recommendations for a firm mattress with proper support.
Mattress buying has turned into a pseudoscience I don’t have the time running from shop to shop.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 3:47pm On Aug 24, 2022
CheesyTee:


I was considering doing super priority which was why I mentioned physical appointment and not sure of closer dates for biometric.

Using biometric apps, I know people who got their response within 3days after they'd done the BRP scanning with the app and picture taken. This is student visa season, so even with priority, I'm not sure how much faster you'd get a response.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 12:12pm On Aug 24, 2022
CheesyTee:


I got another CoS from my employer. Reapplying for another skilled visa and withdrawing the old application.

I will be opting to use ID check app and priority service because I am not sure of dates available for physical biometric (my patience is running thin and waiting 3-4 week for biometric date fit make me lose it).

Fingers crossed.

If you're using biometrics app, why are you going for another physical biometrics capture? I haven't heard of anyone else switching visas who have had to do that.
You just scan your current BRP with NFC, take a photo etc. that's it AFAIK

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 2:36pm On Aug 20, 2022
Queengolden:
Please does Lemonade collect charges for sending money from UK to naija and what is there latest rate

No. Rate 805

I use Lemonade Finance to send money to Africa. You get GBP 10.0 when you verify your account and send over GBP 100.0 with my referral link - https://referral.lemonade.finance/invite/mAG2HRJDRDnA6NFi6

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 11:53am On Aug 20, 2022
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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 2:39am On Aug 19, 2022
I don't understand why you guys are getting all salty about someone calling £22k/yr shyte pay. It very much is!!! But that does not in anyway mean you shouldn't take it if that's the only option you've got. C'mon we are all adults, do we really need to add a proviso or rider to each statement?
Not settling doesn't equate to sitting idle and because you haven't gotten a £100k job, you can be contented with your £22k/yr and still keep your eyes on the market for better openings. You don't necessarily have to start from the very bottom of the ladder, even if you do, you don't want to be there too long. Employers don't give a damn about loyalty, find something better and switch up.
If you're just coming from Nigeria or haven't been in UK employment for very long, you need to realise that your thoughts and perception are still a bit hazy. You might be comparing your UK pay with the N30,000 private teacher salary you earned in Nigeria and obviously will see the £11/hr pay as big money, but as you move past the euphoria of living in the UK and your taste, lifestyle etc changes, you'll begin to see the reality of things.
Pursue the money, chase it aggressively, those earning 6figs aren't any better than you.
PS: These personal attacks on people offering their opinions are totally unnecessary though, you can choose to accept or ignore the opinion, there's no need for all the vile.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 1:02am On Aug 18, 2022
Phayie:
Exchange rate is now £1=N814. The best time to send money to naija

I use Lemonade Finance to send money to Africa. You get 10.00 GBP when you verify your account and send over 100.00 GBP with my referral link - https://referral.lemonade.finance/invite/cZuH

Say please

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 6:31pm On Aug 17, 2022
teeebest:
Hello Elders, please is there any advantage working for NHS as a band 3 Nursing Assistant?

My Wife works with a care home. She work as many shifts as possible depending on what are strength permits. We are also looking at healthcare sponsorship as she's comfortable with the job and I'm the one studying on tier 4 visa. Now, she got a Job with NHS as a Nursing assistant. She can only work for a 37.5 hrs per week.

When it comes to settlement in this country or career growth, please is it worth it for her to move from the private care home to NHS despite earning less?

Personally, I'd stay let her stick with the care job that pays her more. With the rising cost of living, you're going to need all of that income. NHS Band 3 pay is peanuts regardless of where you live in this country.
She can continue working the care home job, and looking for other openings with higher pay. It's not worth sacrificing much better pay now for sponsorship especially where there's a possibility of getting same a few months down the line.
Those with sponsorship right now what are they doing with it? (Y'all don't come for my head please). Enjoy the pay now, who knows if she's a great worker and the care employer is in dire need, they might sponsor her there as well. At the end of the day it's choosing between short term (sure)benefits and long term (uncertain) gain. At the rate the country is going, by the time you're done on a tier 4 visa, you might already be looking at mission japa part 2.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 7:49am On Aug 15, 2022
salaamfaizal:
Hi guys..

I'm presently in the UK on a dependent visa and I'm about switching to a skilled workers visa.

Do I need to write IELTS?

If I need to, which type am I expected to opt in for Academic or General?

And also I have proof of English proficiency from the Institution I graduated from back home.

Can I use it as an alternative?

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/knowledge-of-english

Your employer/sponsor should be doing these checks for you before issuing you COS.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:41am On Aug 13, 2022
alongetayo:
Pls a quick question.

I and my wife are flying into UK through Heathrow, though out destination is Manchester.
Is it possible we get a bus or coach right inside the airport straight to Manchester?

Yeah.
https://book.nationalexpress.com/coach/#/choose-journey?journeyType=single&departureStopId=57230&destinationStopId=21131&departureDate=13%2F08%2F2022&departArrive=DepartAfter&outboundTime=08:00&returnDate=13%2F08%2F2022&departArriveReturn=DepartAfter&returnTime=09:00&adults=2&children=0&infants=0&euroAdults=0&euroChildren=0&euroSixtyPlus=0&euroInfants=0&ouiAdults=1&ouiChildren=0&usingCoachCard=false&youngPersonCards=0&seniorCards=0&disabledCards=0&partnerId=NX&campaignId=DEFAULT&request_locale=en

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:37am On Aug 13, 2022
Eddibloc:


It's not my passport..my vignette has the issue.. my name was wrongly spelt on it

You said passport at the OP. But the same applies IMHO. Where there’s an option to have it corrected before use, you’re better off in the long term making the corrections immediately.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:24am On Aug 13, 2022
Eddibloc:
HELLO SENIORS IN THE HOUSE...

I need your help please...I just collected my passport and I realized there is an error on my Surname. A letter was spelt on it as I instead of D.
Please what can I do? will i be able to use it to travel to the Uk?

should I travel to the Uk and correct over there or I try and correct it here.
I'm just scared if there would delay here in naija if I try to do it here.

Passport with misspelt name is not your passport. Go and correct it before you get into deeper complications that’d require unnecessary explanations and cast doubt on your applications.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 5:30pm On Aug 12, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Wait till you drive in Holland......... Bicycles would be approaching from all angles......... Very terrifying task ...... cheesy grin

Lol. I'll calmly use public transportation abeg.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 12:57pm On Aug 12, 2022
Amarathripple0:

It depends on the area you live in, you can streamline your search to your location using google. I’m sure you’d find an available opening. Also this is unsolicited but as a newbie UK driver, google map and waze are what I use to help navigate my way around, just one week shy of driving and I’m a lot more confident on the road and it feels like I’ve been driving here for years. So basically, just take the car out and drive. No dey fear wink

No go dey give too much ginger oh. Everyone is not the same. A wholesome fear of driving in the UK, especially when not accompanied, is not a bad thing. Driving on the opposite of the road can be daunting for some people, before OP goes to do solo driving and jam train grin grin
I drove for over 15yrs in Nigeria before coming to the UK. I recently drove in US and was struggling to maintain the correct lane, adapting is not easy.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 12:50pm On Aug 12, 2022
tiptoe1:
Good day,

Can someone who has spent 1 year and 2 months on a UK tier 2 visa apply for a USA visiting visa to attend a cousin's wedding ?


Yes you can. If you'd be granted is a different question, but personally, I'm quite confident you will be granted he visa as you have a long term residence in the UK.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 9:44pm On Aug 09, 2022
mizGene:

Even when the insurance was taken out on the international license?

In the case I know of, the insurance was on international license, then the person got a provisional license. Driving solo one thing led to another and then a claim was made etc. etc.

Honestly only your insurance provider can answer that question with certainty because I’ve seen this applied both ways.

My advice would be to call your insurer, provide them all the information and let them decide and possibly put it in writing.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 9:21pm On Aug 09, 2022
Amarathripple0:

At all, it shouldn’t hinder it. I drive around with both my Nigerian license and Provisional license just to be safe. For your practical test, your provisional license is the only one that’s valid for that.


Insurance companies have invalidated people’s insurance where they’ve found them to be driving unaccompanied with a provisional license.
The matter seems to be a grey area but it’d seem in most cases the rule is “your provisional, trumps and nullifies your Nigerian license”.
You might want to dig into it, if you haven’t already done so.

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