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The dominant condition for the visa is that your partner must have legal right to stay in the UK, then you can apply.

This will help: https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse

orlabot:
Good write up bro. Pls, I will like you to put me through the procedure of getting a dependent visa in d uk

lightnlife:
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PART 4: Welcome To The UK


The plane landed Heathrow airport some few minutes past 5AM. The first shocker for me was that everywhere (the sky) was fully bright. I was literally expecting the gradually fading dark cloud but it all brightness.

PART 5: It's Time To Shop

It's the first morning after my first night in the UK. Prayers were made, more gists were downloaded from where we stopped the night before , and of course there was food to eat.

Yes! 5AM was super bright again...I was yet to come terms with the weather pattern.

The plan for the day was to go to and collect my BRP Card, buy some household items and possibly go for some sight seeing.

We left home around 12 noon. Our first point of call was the Post Office to pick up the BRP card.

The intra-city bus ticket sells for 4.60pounds. It let's you go anywhere with the yellow buses for 24 hours from the time of activation. You're advised to greet the driver when entering and leaving the bus. You can plan your movement with an app. There are Yellow and Blue buses.

First lesson: every area and address has structured postcode. You can do almost nothing without knowing your postcode. The post office woman asked me, and I was dumbfounded until my partner came to my rescue. Time is a luxury here.

From the post office, we went to different stores (Wilko, Tesco, British Heart Foundation...) to buy some items. Some were heavy duty stuff and would be delivered. We spent about 200pounds that. I think it was worth it.

By the time we were done, we were famished. We grabbed some fries at KFC then proceeded to the bus stop for a ride back home.

The wait was quite long, so we decided to use a taxi and paid about 11pounds. It was much ooo.

We could't go for any sight seeing as it was almost 6pm and we were tired.

THANKS!

Thryphosa:
This OP writes well. I enjoyed reading all. Good luck to you in UK.

VirileNelly2420:
Congrats.
Meanwhile, Ur write-up is quite captivating....,
Ur adaptation is assured. Gud luck.

msrcusgarvey6:
This guy is talented. I was reading and guessing rightly what next. Your type will succeed. Firstly your English command will make you easy to adopt. Start with anything to do before you normalise your papers. This will uphold your integrity as I understand you're genuine. But never falsely learn to immitate their tongues�

Thanks! I really love to write technical and advanced content, but I'm always too lazy to start. Well done!

Calculux95:
Lovely write up. Seems effortless, I've been writing SOPs for a while now so I have come to appreciate a well written pieces. Waiting for further updates

I've only stated the fact from first-hand experiences. How's that painting the country black?

In fact, my exposition was followed with a question seeking for insight from those who know better.

haywhy17:
You pay for trolley in the US too. Don’t start painting the country black already. You just left and you are already doing this.

It's actually Biometric Residence Permit.

maxjax:
British Resident Permit

Cc: anonimi

You wish.

Not my first nor second.

Assumption is the lowest form of knowledge.

NuCypher:
It seems this is OP's first time traveling out of the country. All signs point to a newbie

Honestly, Nigeria has a lot of natural and human edge ahead of most of the developed countries.

The unfortunate reality of systemic failure, infrastructural deficit, insecurity, economic and social frailty are what is responsible for the mass migration. Not for these reasons, many Nigerians would rather stay back home. There's nothing cheering here.

engrelvis:
Ur right but poverty n bad government v made it special.

Thanks.

Well, I'm in the creative space.

Wanted to do the Masters in Comms in Nigeria but couldn't find the time.

Forget wetin you dey see or hear ooo, Oyinbo food no be like our own. It'll take some time for one to adapt.

I've had fries. But I hear most of their dishes are tasteless. You know say we like salt and pepper nam :-)

dplordx:
You write like a pro; been a long time since I enjoyed reading anything on naira land, too many mangled English been tossed around here.
Hope you’d work on a creative writing course and try journalism or media over there. Just got started with masters in communication in LASU, planning to apply for a scholarship to the UK or US for a phd in the next 2 years. Best of luck block! I hope you tried the signature fries and fishes; also hope your partner holds you tight, you be fresh meat for those Hot and lonely London mamas and cougars.

Will that affect the exchange rate and the price of garri?

Uncleodi:
Is your partner a male or a female?

We run for love and the future, my dear.

seunayantokun:
That one too don run comot.

Na so!

Demariz:
Me and my partner

Thank you, chief analyst.

Maverick777:
Male, except of course she is a homo.......
OP is obviously a lady, even tho she did all she could to conceal the fact! i wonder why...

Ehnehn, which county that one dey?

Burger01:
UK....Lonely cold place. Happy stay. Make sure you visit Obalende Suya Spot

Hi, you can ask your questions here so that others with better insight can contribute and newbies can also learn.

Meanwhile, I recommend reading and engaging this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/6719932/living-uk-life-immigrant-part-2

phidipe:
hello i have being following this thread and i have a few questins to ask you, let private chat please i will drop my email after you reply to this request

THANKS!

NotBeenPaid:

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Congratulations.

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Malori:
Wishing you good luck man

Lovelife433:
I'm very happy for you

Tupaq:
Congratulations.

platinumray:
Congratulations

Best wishes!

seanwilliam:
Hopefully my 2024, I’ll be in either uk/USA

Dailymice:
Thank God for you. First step to freedom

Yeah! Having options is better than getting stuck with no options.

But then, there are no perfect systems/countries. There are only variations to the quality of life and systems.

JohnnA1:
Congratulations!
Student route?
Please be as detailed and free as possible, with pictures of course

No! Dependent route.

My partner works here.

Will try my best with the details and pictures.

baretalk:
For London, get money I, or na cubicle you go live

Very true.

But it's same all over the world. Even in Nigeria, if you have money, you'll enjoy life, if not, na suffer head you dry.

Generally, houses for UK, especially, England are small. It's a conservative country, in all ramification.

Yeah! Thanks.

Best wishes to you and yours.

post=112728472:
Following.......

All the very best in the next chapter of your life.
Kindly represent yourself, your family and your darling nation well.

May God be with you in all you do over there.
It will end in praise for you man.

Pictures now uploaded.

DannyFX2638:
so after all this long typing you no drop picture?? Na to sanction you ooo

lightnlife:
...

PART 3: This Is A Boarding Announcement

After going through the checks - customs, airline, immigration and all - it was time to board the plane....

PART 4: Welcome To The UK


The plane landed Heathrow airport some few minutes past 5AM. The first shocker for me was that everywhere (the sky) was fully bright. I was literally expecting the gradually fading dark cloud but it all brightness. With that brightness came light cold, announcing the arrival to the cold country. Nobody tell me to wear jacket right from the plane before disembarking.

Upon disembarking, I walked for few minutes, joined the airport train service conveying passengers to the spot of their choice - arrivals (baggage collection) OR connecting flights. After getting off the train �, there was another short walk which leads to the immigration checks corridor.

First shocker: there was a different service centre for passengers holding a UK, US, EU, Japan and a few other countries' passport. It was a fast and stress-free process. On the flip side, holders of other countries' passport had to join a long, slow-moving line for their immigration clearance. There were just two immigration officers attending to the numerous passengers as at the time, maybe becos it was early in the morning. To reduce the waiting time, the immigration assistant had to come to the long queue area to announce/check if there are holders of the aforementioned countries' passport, so they can be moved to the "special/fast" side...No one signified. She later to ask everyone with a BRP to go over to the fast lane. A couple of people moved there. But then, the general queue was still long. So, she started picking people from the long queue to the other space in bits. More officers begin to arrive at their work stations, making the line a bit faster. Quite a lot of people got tired waiting in queue but everyone had to choice but to chill. While all these was going on, there was this immigration officer that was really grilling people, taking his time and asking questions, while others clearing passengers really fast. I was praying not to be directed to him after waiting for such a long time. Just as the "long-griller" was about calling me, another officer called me. I was happy.

I approached the officer's cubicle, greeted him and presented my passport to him. He checked my passport and visa page several times, types on his PC, then ask why I'm in the UK and where I'll be staying amongst other questions. I answered him, then he stamped my passport and returned it, then said have a great time in England. I Collected my doc and proceeded to collect my bags...That was quite easy as I had tagged my bags.

Oh! Trolleys were free in Heathrow, UK. But they're often paid for in Lagos, Nigeria. How so?


Anyway, picking up my bags, I proceeded to terminal five to wait for my partner. After a few minutes, I went to the restroom and by then my partner was already in the airport to pick me up. I finished up in the restroom then proceeded to meet my partner, and boom, it was indeed a moment of joy and estacy.

We drove home, gisting and admiring each other...Love is sweet biko!

Thanks!

Nogymmarts:
waw, congrat

Thanks!

Ehnehn! All the best but I'm not sure that should be a dominant factor for wanting a partner.

With the right skills and info, you can travel yourself .

"Bro" how did you assume I'm a "bro"?

Albertone:
Congratulations bro.

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
I'm looking for a partner that will take me abroad.

Thanks!

Yeah, Dorset is a white community.

Per missing Nigerian food, there are a couple of African stores around. There won't be a need to travel all the way to London or any other county.

Londonboyrep:
Nice, thats a predominantly white county. Bournemouth has some very nice beaches and tourist attractions but you will miss naija food though. Hope you brought plenty of naija food stuffs otherwise you’d need to come to London, Kent or Essex for those. Welcome again and all the best. PM me.

Family, work and life.

My partner works here.

Nogymmarts:
went there for school or what bro ?

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I just got into the UK.

Thanks to everyone for all the insight being shared on this platform.

I'm trying to open a Revolut account via my partner's referral code but they stated that I'll have to add another banking details before I can proceed and reward my partner with the £60 bonus. I don't have any UK account yet. Revolut is suppose to be my first.

Is this the right process? What do you advise?

Thanks!

England.

Londonboyrep:
BA’s food is terrible. Virgin is slightly better. The Nigerian airlines( Arik, Belview, Medview) were much much better food wise but sadly no longer operate this route. Welcome to the UK, whereabouts are you?

lightnlife:
Part 2: It's Time To Leave Naija

It's the D-Day. I was to fly on a 10:55pm British Airways flight from Lagos to London.

...

PART 3: This Is A Boarding Announcement

After going through the checks - customs, airline, immigration and all - it was time to board the plane.

Just before this time, I needed to fully utilize the over 15GB data I had on my sim before flying. Sadly, the airport download speed was slow. Tried downloading some movie, music and also update my system but it was impossible. I had to let go of such huge data. E pain me ooo!

As usual, passengers had to endure the torture of a rumbling voice and unclear diction making announcements in the airport. I didn't bother listening to the announcements becos I knew my flight number and time. Some old men around had some complaints about it. I've always wondered how those dead-beat announcers get such roles when there are millions of fantastic speakers out there. Guess it's the Nigerian factor!

There was slight delay in boarding the BA flight. After much ado, the officials announced that passengers would start boarding. Trust Nigerians, almost everyone jumped off their seats to board at once. The officials had to restructure the boarding process, requesting elderly passengers, nursing mothers and children to board first, followed by passengers with seat numbers 30 - 50K. Interestingly, I was in the latter category. I picked my bag and proceeded to board.

As expected, routine in-flight checks and announcements were made and sooner than later we were up in the sky counting down to our destination. Being a late night flight, most people slept off for most part of the flight ✈️ time.

While I wasn't expecting much from British Airways in-flight services given the poor reviews I had received from friends and family, I'd say my personal experience was even poorer than what I heard. First, the leg room and structure of the plane was super discomforting. Secondly, the food was a miss...I really hope they look into all these.

Omo, seeing the leg room of the first class and other premium tickets got me thinking about the essence of having good money to afford comfort ooo.

ASIDE: The passenger beside was literally and figuratively in the air...She had a huge wrap of suya to start the journey. Requested several alcoholic drinks to step down at intervals.

Arrival time in Heathrow airport was meant to 5:30AM but the plane arrived much earlier. Good, right? Upon arrival, everybody rushed to disembark, but as the custodian of the back seat, I needed to be calm to allow those in front go before we attempt to leave...

Thanks! Settling in quite well.

Soknown:
Welcome on board, trust you are settling well.

Part 2: It's Time To Leave Naija

It's the D-Day. I was to fly on a 10:55pm British Airways flight from Lagos to London.

Prior to the D-Day, I had packed my bags and weighed them to ensure I was within the allotted luggage size. No banned products or items.

I arrived at the Lagos Airport at about 6pm or so although I had checked in online in the morning.

After staying in a slow-moving queue, I entered the departure terminal, passed my bags through the scanner and all of a sudden a guy in mufti pointed at my foodstuff bag that they needed to conduct further examination on the content. I queried why that was necessary after the machine had scanned, plus I wasn't carrying any contraband item. He sha said he's not the one that made the call but his oga by the machine, probably, becos the machine couldn't scan all the bag content.

I said no wahala then took the bag to the man. He asked for the content of the bag, I told him foodstuff. He asked if there was palm oil there, I said no. He asked me to zip it up. He then asked me to zip it up and move closer to him for a discussion.

You already know what the discussion was about...MONEY! He wanted something for doing his job. I wanted to give him something but I thought of the time-consuming process he went through to do that, then, I said nothing for him. He returned to his sit after much foot-dragging. He tried doing same for an old man, but the Baba was a hoodlum with a harsh tone and he released him pronto. Their exchange was so funny.

Just as I was turning to proceed to the BA's counter, another officer in uniform stopped me and asked if I had taken my foodstuff bag to the Export Desk for examination. I wanted to scream at him that I wasn't commercially exporting the stuff. But he was smart to read my face, and immediately said, he's just informing me for future travels. I said okay and proceeded to BA's counter.

Bags were weighed, documents were checked, tags and boarding pass were given. I concluded all this around 8pm. The counter officer said I go straight to the boarding gate. I knew I could move around, chill with friends before proceeding. Mind you, my sister had an official I.D that could give her access to most places in the airport even the departure lounge.

After checking in, I decided to exchange some funds inside the airport. The rate was bad...N765/£. Paid N765,000 for £1,000.

At this point I was feeling hungry, so I walked round the airport to get something to eat. I was craving yam, as I had experienced some stomach discomfort earlier.

So, I sat at a small store and ordered water. Then I added meat pie, which was somehow and I couldn't finish it. Then I thought I should buy groundnut, as my partner likes it nau. It was time to pay and I asked the guy. Guess how much he called my bill for the three items?

N3,000...Omo, I shouted! Wetin I buy nau; Eva Water, Meatpie and Groundnut Kwa? He said water is 500, pie = 1000 and nut=1500. E pain me sha but I paid. It was also a good way to offload some of my Naira notes, cos they may not have same value by the time I return to Naija.

Na so I comot the shop and proceeded to the boarding gate. That was another layer of security and luggage check.

Part 1: Just Before Leaving Nigeria

The days leading to my date of departure was quite emotional for a lot of people, certainly not me.

My mum was reeling in tears, that I intentionally avoided calling her over the phone nor asking her to accompany me to the airport, cos it'd end in a public show of crying festival...Maybe na Instablog I for dey see myself now.

My sister who was with me days before leaving also broke down in tears just as we were about going to the airport. It wasn't easy seeing her that way But we move!

For me, I didn't see any need to cry. I'm not a deeply emotional person.

I was simply excited about going to meet my partner. Traveling to the UK itself wasn't a big deal for me. But many felt it was the best thing that could have happened. In all, we thank God!

Thanks to family members and friends for their support and insight.

Hello guys,

I just relocated to the UK, two days ago.

I will document my thoughts on this page for insight and reference.

Keep a tab on this thread.

4 Original Honda ATF DW-1 for sale.

Got them earlier but I just sold my car and won't be needing them again.

Price: N5,500 each.

4 litres * N5,500 = N22,000.

Quote me if interested.

I think Conner44 sells Bluetooth scanners.

quam9997:
What kind of scanner does one need to be able to check car properly and I’ll appreciate any referral

This is immensely helpful.

God bless you.

Errm ma/sir, I shall be tapping you for future insight in this industry ooo.

Aphrodite007:
You need experience. Try applying for a project assistant, project support or business support role. Use it to get in because you need project (preferably software or delivery experience).

Due to having such a certification, you’ll be “overqualified” for that role but if you’re lucky to have a greedy interviewer (like me), you’ll be in.

Stay 6-12 months and gain confidence/experience. that’s all you need for a proper scrum role elsewhere (don’t stay With the previous employer, they’ll keep making it look like they did you a favour).

Be patient. Start small. You won’t even remember the struggle when you’re turning down 65-75k jobs. As far as you’re in tech, you’ll win in the end.

Thanks for the insight.

I've taken a couple of courses on Scrum and aced the scrum assessment - 100% consistently...Now I feel ready and confident to take the main exam.

As you noted, junior scrum roles are not quite easy to come by and the major scrum roles require years of experience.

Question: How can one make an entry to the role; are there scrum volunteering opportunities? I've watched a lot of videos on getting started as a new scrum master but they're not detailed.

Please share more insights on making entry to the world of scrum.

Aphrodite007:
The only accepted po certificate is from scrum (because scrum made the term PO) other agile framework adopted it. But if you want to do other courses to get the certification- sure do you.

There’s no acceptable PM body (at least in the Uk), but if you believe the course you’re doing on Udemy will be used by recruiters, sure do you.

Also, PMs are previously very experienced BAs, POs, DMs, Agile Coaches, Prject Mgrs. there is no direct path to PM unless you start as a junior (not many companies employ junior roles).

P.S; in the UK (unlike America) certificates don’t get you a job, experience does. Certificates only give you the knowledge you need to answer interview questions well.

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Fairly okay phone.

Things I like;

1. Display...Cool and fascinating.

2. Sound quality.

3. Every other thing, except;


1. Battery drains fast for such kind of heavy device.

2. The earpiece placement isn't sleek. It's on the top instead of below.

Still exploring the camera quality, but it's just the typical Redmi quality.

jimikata:
Hi..,
What do you mean by bitter - sweet experience?
Kindly share your observations.
I'm about to get the phone from jumia.

150K from Noobody.

Videour:
how much did you buy it

Thanks!

mizGene:
You can use the regular license