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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 9:13am On Jul 29, 2022

rinzylee:
Baba any links??

How much did you budget and eventually buy?

You want me to answer this question so that village people will call to tell me grandma has swallowed shovel again?
Anyways with used car prices high right now you'd need a bit more than usual. Widen your search on auto trader. You might need to travel 5hours for the car you need.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 7:28am On Jul 29, 2022

rinzylee:
Chai......I no need extra wahala o... make car no stop me for A140. My line manager has offered to ask his brother who is a mechanic to check any car I eventually pick.

Na manual I dey find too.

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Also try buying from a dealer. With private sale, once you drive away that's it. You'd have very little recourse if anything pops up unless the seller grossly misrepresented things

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 7:12am On Jul 29, 2022

rinzylee:
Baba lexus you wan make the car carry me dey go where I no know? Lol.

I really need a car, my role involvesI cover multiple clinics. I was supposed to be a static clinician, but them don turn me to onye ije (traveller). I budgeted £1500 but a close family needs a surgery ASAP. I dey reason 500-1000 now, something I can drive for 2-3 years and buy a bigger one when we hammer.

How body nah sir??

Be careful buying cheap cars. Some of them will give you high BP.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 5:07pm On Jul 27, 2022

justwise:
Yes went up few minutes after I posted that

Which platform is that please?

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 3:26pm On Jul 27, 2022

Phayie:
I'm not sure if it'll make sense to have more than 1 COS. One of the companies just sent me this

I'm not informed enough to give you definitive advice, but HO might not issue a second COS if there's already one in the works from a different employer.
In any case, since they're already saying you'd be on the hook if they apply for COS but you're unable to meet other requirements, you can stall and tell them you're sorting out your finances to ensure you're able to fulfill other requirements, while you wait to see what the other companies come back with.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 1:11pm On Jul 27, 2022

level10:
I don pass oooooo
After 2 attempts

Congratulations. That's a big feat in the UK no matter how long you've been driving in Naija

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 1:09pm On Jul 27, 2022

phyl123:
Also they need to get a cleaner to clean all the black cobwebs in that place. It’s an embarrassment.

It is indeed. To be honest the building both inside and out is an embarrassment to call a consulate, but at least if they're working and folks aren't going through pains to get or renew passports we can condone the other issues for now.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 9:55pm On Jul 26, 2022

When FG isn't doing their duties, I blast them, so I believe it's necessary to praise them where they've lived up to expectations. I applied for 10yrs passport online and went to the biometric interview on the 20th. While the queuing there, and the long wait for what was less than a 10min engagement wasn't ideal, my passport was delivered two days later, so I believe whatever they've done to optimise their processes requires commendation.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 9:51pm On Jul 26, 2022

Phayie:
Hello, please urgent advise is needed. There're 3 companies that want to apply for COS for me at almost the same time. Is it advisable to allow 3 of them to go ahead or I should choose one of them and decline the other two. Thank you

It's not ideal to string them along, but if the COS issued is not used, there's a process for businesses to get their money back from home office, so you might as well let things play out. Just make sure you're going with the best offer not simply the first to offer COS.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 9:14pm On Jul 22, 2022

TheGuyFromHR:
This story doesnt sound true.
10 years is a very harsh sentence by UK standards for what is basically medical malpractice of sorts.
All those doctors and co. who make those kinds of errors get sentences in the 3 year range, this is way too high to be plausible.
Perhaps the person you cited meant 1 year, not 10.

For a black, a Nigerian, and a student that might not have had adequate representation, the story might be true.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 10:49am On Jul 22, 2022

Lexusgs430:
That code would not work on any IPTV app, if the app got no connection with their servers, it would be DOA........

I used 3mobile hotspot to connect firestick running pamdaplayer. Connection still failed.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:43am On Jul 22, 2022

Lexusgs430:
Ok, that's ruled out ..........

Have you tried details on your mobile phone....... Assuming you don't eats apples.........

NB : Simply troubleshooting........

Yeah there's an IPtv app for iphone actually. I used that too. Didn't work.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 7:59am On Jul 22, 2022

Lexusgs430:
Are you sure it's not blocked, due to multiple login accounts..........

No its not. The vendor had to reset my account and give me a new one. Still problem remains

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 7:08am On Jul 22, 2022

StrikeBack:
Download any good vpn

Have you had a similar problem? How do you tie in VPN with a smart tv or firestick?

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 5:33am On Jul 22, 2022

Panda player users, does anyone have problems logging in on Virgin media broadband? My login worked in the US, but alll the login I've tried in the UK has been invalid or expired. I'm beginning to suspect my broadband provider is blocking access.
@lexusgs430 any insights?

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 1:41pm On Jul 21, 2022

Mayflowa:
Hi Everyone,

I need some guidance, please. A friend is starting a master's at Brunel University London this September. He plans to go with his wife and two kids. The problem he is facing is accommodation. The minimum two-bedroom flat we have found online is 1600 pounds. This is around Uxbridge. We are shocked that the houses are too expensive and wanted to find out if that is the going rate around Uxbridge or would he find a cheaper one if he went to the city rather than searching out on the internet from Nigeria?

He/she can look for properties in Slough or Langley. There's a bus that runs from Slough town centre to Uxbridge town centre. Slough also has a good Nigeria/Black community so that might be a plus. Avoid accommodation around slough high street and Chalvey, most other areas are alright.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:22pm On Jul 18, 2022

zxxtx:
Yes but I got no response yet. I am asking to know if anyone got similar issue and has rectified it and how they did.

This isn't a common problem from my knowledge. Regardless, if your BRP number is incorrect somehow, reporting to UKVI would be your only recourse.
Just to confirm you're checking via https://right-to-work.service.gov.uk/rtw-prove/id-question ?

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:04pm On Jul 18, 2022

zxxtx:
Please house, I just got my brp and I have this issue when I try to verify, I used my passport and the same thing. I have also entered the correct details what could be the problem and how to rectify.

The bottom of your screenshot says if you're having problems, contact UKVI. Soo......

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 12:19pm On Jul 18, 2022

Lexusgs430:
To be forewarned..........

Walk in like say broken bottles dey ground.......

Lol.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 12:02pm On Jul 18, 2022

deept:
the feeling you get when you receive a brown envelope from HMRC.

you open it and see P800

then you read it and it says you have paid too much tax HMRC will refund you £XXXX.XX, free peppersoup and goat meat for everyone

Mehn!!! Imagine me coming from vacation and feeling guilty i spent over budget and then came to see HMRC refund letter.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 11:58am On Jul 18, 2022

Lexusgs430:
I honestly would not know if school taxi is deemed public funds, but using my mind (whilst intoxicated), I would say it's taxpayers funds.........

Those in the school that advised you, don't fully understand the complexities of immigration regulations...........

If in doubt, get an immigration lawyers opinion or someone with a similar issue............

Baba don dey waka jeje before dem say your advice sent them back to sango ota grin

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 10:18am On Jul 18, 2022

Abeg who has renewed Nigerian passport recently? What's the process at the consulate?

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 9:25pm On Jul 17, 2022

donald197:
Hi elders I applied for IHS refund and my claim was successful. I am to get payment into the account I paid with within 6 weeks.

The issue now is I paid with barter by flutterwave and they ve shut down today.

Is there anyway to contact visa team about this development and will they accept a new bank details?

How were you informed the claim was successful? And how long did it take?

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 8:20am On Jul 17, 2022

hustla:
Ill use yours since you quoted me first

Can it be used on buses etc and is it contactless?

Amex works on buses. I use mine as default on apple pay and tap everywhere on trains and buses

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 7:37am On Jul 17, 2022

gbens2000:
Going to Nottingham

From Gatwick there's a bus that goes to Nottingham every few hours for less than or about £20. But its a 6-7hr trip. From Heathrow it's between 4-5hrs.

Train Heathrow - Nottingham about 4hrs.
Train Gatwick - Nottingham about 3:30hrs
If you're traveling with lots of luggage it might be more convenient to use the bus as there's less changing. Or take a taxi from airport to final dest.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 1:07pm On Jul 16, 2022

mwenhen:
Hi CheesyTee I’m also waiting for a decision on my tier 2 application, mine is 12 weeks already. Do you mind sharing the email used in contacting UKVI? I also sent you a pm

If you're switching Tier 4 to work visa, you're better off using the biometrics app to take the photo and do the BRP scan. It's a lot faster.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 1:03pm On Jul 16, 2022

gbens2000:
Please why are flights landing in gatwick airport London very cheap than hearthrow airport London. Pls who have use gatwick airport and is there any disadvantage we should be aware of?

It depends on where you're going to i.e final destination in the UK. You may might have to travel a bit longer to reach your final destination

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 1:01pm On Jul 16, 2022

Adebayo82:
Please can somebody share with me from the experience. Family of 4 will be coming to Uk second week of August through Heathrow London. Meanwhile, main applicant has entered UK since January 2022. My wife She has not travelled outside Nigeria neither facing immigration officer for reason she is herr . I want to know how possible it is If I accompany them to immigration counter/ checking point when they landed. I will be waiting for them at the Heathrow, can I give a response to some questions from immigration officer, I don't know whether is permitted for someone to reach the arrival checking point.

She's not going to write exam. If she can speak English she'll be ok, if she can't they'll get a translator. She has your address, she knows what you're doing in the UK, she has original documents. That's all that's needed. There's nothing to it, as long as everything is in order, you don't need to stress about it, Stop bothering yourself.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 4:15pm On Jul 15, 2022

ttmacoy:
Yes you are right many of these universities are aimed at making money from international students, and this isn’t helped given the average Nigerian youth here in nairaland is looking for a cheap university that has easy entry requirements.

It’s like someone I know doing MBA at Northampton then wondering why he is not getting good job offers like the better schools like LBS etc, well that’s the price when you seek cheap school with no gmat etc entry requirements so just quick and easy.

Many times these students do not understand the way recruitment works, and by the time they figure it out it’s usually late with recruitments programs closed and filled up.

While I agree on the importance of attending a good quality university, the Office for Students and QAA monitors the teaching standards and quality of universities in the country. A university maintaining its license for an academic session indicates it meets whatever benchmark has been set by the regulatory body.
Getting a job doesn't solely depend on the university certificate a student has, especially in post-graduate education. Many have the certificates without the proper skills to back them up. Some might have the skills but are unable to confidently portray and defend such skills in interviews.
Most of the learning done in post-grad education is self-study with guidance from tutors, and this is the same regardless of the "quality" of the university. Many Nigerians coming to the UK come with the sole purpose of "japa" and study courses that are either irrelevant, with low demand, or where they have no prior background.
While they might struggle and pass tests and exams, it's much harder to get past a skilled recruiter or a panel that knows exactly what to look for in the candidate.
Most recruiters will look past a degree and go for a skilled candidate unless a role explicitly requires the candidate has a degree. Where a degree is required, a BSc with skills would probably rank higher than someone with just a masters from an Ivy League university.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 2:16pm On Jul 10, 2022

rayralph:
Balance me real quick, are you suggesting working for two sponsorship jobs ?.

Do you mind posting an official link to back this up ?

I’d love to learn.

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/print

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kode12: 12:19pm On Jul 10, 2022

beejay1157:
If you work for an agency 37 hrs, can u work for another agency more than 20 hours without needing sponsorship since it’s not Nhs?

If you're on a skilled work visa, (and/or health and care visa- not completely sure), if you take up a second job, and you're working more than 20hours, you need sponsorship. REGARDLESS of the employer

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