Will be driving on UK roads for the first time tomorrow, feeling kinda apprehensive, abeg any tips from the gurus?

@semmyk and other elders in the house.
Good day chief and other gurus in the house. I can see u are my senior engineering colleague. I am an electrical engineer and relatively new in UK, I will like advice on how best to progress as an engineer in this terrain, what to do to improve my chances, how to become chartered (if it's necessary) and any other advice generally. I have a fairly ok job but still looking for better options especially one with sponsorship. I am a beneficiary of some great tips from wonderful platform, they've really assisted in our settling down.

semmyk:
Let's hope for an architect to come along to provide insights?
In the meantime, using my engrg background, I went checking and came up with the following
The body that regulates architecture in the UK is the ABA - https://arb.org.uk/
The official register is collated at https://architects-register.org.uk/

As with anything else in the UK, starting point is the gov site.
To become an architect - www.gov.uk/architect
Process, qualifications, exams - https://arb.org.uk/architect-information/applying-for-registration-for-the-first-time/i-hold-overseas-non-recognised-uk-qualifications/

See: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/architects-registration-board

While still in 9ja, let your friend join this institute.
www.architecture.com/join-riba
Pls note just as in engrg, the regulatory body is different from the professional body.

Being a senior architect in 9ja, what registration does (s)he holds and with of the body does (s)he belongs to in 9ja?

My personal view
Anyone that is a qualified architect in 9ja (Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) Professional Practice Examination (PPE)) should not have it that difficult following the UK ARB route (above).
NB: I still think though that there should be some sort of cross recognition (like we have in engrg like the Washington Accord et al). In any case, 9ja allows those formally qualified in their own country to 'skip' the qualification requirement towards PPE (as I understand it) PS: I'm not an architect!!!

Let your friend join RIBA as an Associate - www.architecture.com/join-riba/associate-membership
Move to the UK to do a recognised PG course in Arch, while simultaneously working towards chartered
Or attempt doing a Professional Practice PG Cert/PG Dip in Arch on part time while in 9ja and working towards chartered membership of RIBA
All the best

[UPDATED]
Found what I was hoping for. A direct process to becoming chartered. I'll assume, just like for engrg, it's not going to be a walk in the park but should be straightforward for one that is genuinely qualified and practicing professionally.
Applying for RIBA Chartered Membership via MEAP - www.architecture.com/join-riba/individual-chartered-membership/meap

Good day chief and other gurus in the house. I can see u are my senior engineering colleague. I am an electrical engineer and relatively new in UK, I will like advice on how best to progress as an engineer in this terrain, what to do to improve my chances, how to become chartered (if it's necessary) and any other advice generally. I have a fairly ok job but still looking for better options especially one with sponsorship. I am a beneficiary of some great tips from wonderful platform, they've really assisted in our settling down.

IvanCardozo:
Hello friends

I have been in the UK for a year now. I have tried this credit card thing tire, dem no gree give me. I also tried phone contracts. For where. Nothing. Dem say I no pass credit check.

I downloaded Experian, and I have a score of 857. I just tire. My rent is on direct debit from my bank account. I no know wetin to do. Can anyone please advice? I recently got myself into the right to vote thingy (Dec 2022) cuz I was adviced it can help in the credit records.

Please what can I do?

For the phone contract, you can try https://www.fonehouse.co.uk/ Don’t apply online, call them. @Amarathripple0 gave me the hint and it worked perfectly for me

Amarathripple0:

Yup! Reach out to these guys https://www.fonehouse.co.uk/
Don’t apply online, call them.

Thanks so much, followed your advice and got a positive response in less than an hour.

Merry Christmas folks

My good people, please can someone who is one month and few weeks old in uk get a phone contract?

Gemma11:


Yeah her focus should be on Nigerians because they are abusing the system.

Students are normally single people

Students consisting of a grown man/wife & partner with 3- 5 kids is not normal and taxing on the system. Yes they are paying for healthcare but are they also paying for school places, books, pens, free food and all the other amenities that these children use? It is something when British Born children can't find a place in school because a new Nigerian immigrant child has taken their place.

There are more Indians and Chinese coming in as students than Nigerians but these are genuine students coming alone to study. It is the Nigerians who are packing whole families here.

Suella will be back. She probably only resigned so that she could do so before the PM.

As e dey pain them e dey sweet us, and as e dey sweet us e dey pain them (in Wike's voice)

dduchess90:
Hello

You can authorize a third party to collect on your behalf

I think you have provided what is needed,he should go and do so on your behalf

Cheers

Thanks so much @duchess90 and every one here, my brother was able to pick up the passport today without any hassles.

dduchess90:
Hello

You can authorize a third party to collect on your behalf

I think you have provided what is needed,he should go and do so on your behalf

Cheers

Thank you so much @duchess90, you always come through. Uwese

Meogom:
Got BRP mail last week Monday (19th September) that my application was successful, but tracker still still showing received at DMC since then, no movement. What can I do to hasten the process

@duchess90 and others
Finally got my collection mail today after so many troubles, but don't think I can go to Abuja for now, can my elder brother help pick it up? I already gave him that document we were given and an authorisation letter I printed from thier site, please what else will he have to go with. Please whoever has done this before should help. Thank you all

rayralph:


Check NHS

Ensure you have loads of experience before applying

Do you mean UK or naija experience.

Meogom:
Got BRP mail last week Monday (19th September) that my application was successful, but tracker still still showing received at DMC since then, no movement. What can I do to hasten the process

I'm getting tired of these people o, don't know what to do again. My wife saw my brp card when she went to pick hers today, yet my passport is still at dmc.

Got BRP mail last week Monday (19th September) that my application was successful, but tracker still still showing received at DMC since then, no movement. What can I do to hasten the process

dduchess90:
Hello

Here you go
https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk/sort/has-eea-passport/pbs_dependant_partner_out_uk

If this doesn't work, a quick look at first page or Google search will do the trick

Cheers

Thank you so much

Please I need the link to apply for dependent visa. Thank you

3, 2 and 1 seater available in benin 220k

@duchess90 and other gurus in the house
So I was debited for my Form A last week. When the school sent me receipt of payment, I saw 5913 pounds as against the 6k pounds I was supposed to pay, ( I still have extra funds in account) Please what do you guys advise, can I apply for CAS with this? How do I go about it please.
I await your advise. Thank you

My TB test is July 12th and it looks like that date is a public holiday. Does iom work on public holidays? Or would I have to book for another date.

@duchess90 and other gurus
I am working towards a visa for September and my passport expires by November, I want to find out if I can use it or I have to go for a reewal. Your kind inputs will be much appreciated.