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 Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 10:08am On Nov 28, 2022 |
Sure. Hkana: 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by mimilyrics: 10:05am On Nov 28, 2022 |
Information is on the 1st page. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.westminster.ac.uk/sites/default/public-files/general-documents/Example%2520of%2520parent%2520consent%2520letter.doc&ved=2ahUKEwjVuYnvs9rtAhX7UxUIHR04C3cQFjALegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw23ibrOLrlQod4FOobTdsJp pbandious: |
| Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by mimilyrics: 10:04am On Nov 28, 2022 |
If you're driving: If you're driving, once you get to Berger, keep driving straight and don't turn till you drive past Motorways building on your right. Keep to the right lane once you sight the building to your right just beside the pedestrian bridge and descend towards Ojota. Drive to Maryland from Ojota, keep to your right and go up the bridge leading to Mobolaji Bank Anthony. Turn by Mobil filling station, drive straight till you see GTBank on your right- the church is just after it. Drive slowly so that you don't miss your turn. Parking is usually competitive and might cost your around N500-N1,000 so you might want to park elsewhere closely (GTBank, Mr Biggs etc). If in doubt at any point, use Google Maps. Via public transport: Most likely, the final stop for your bus will be Ojota. If your bus stops at Berger, you'll need to board a bus to Ojota/Maryland. Maryland is 2 bus stops away from Ojota. You can board a BRT bus in the middle lane or a yellow bus from Ojota if you're stopped there. Stop at Maryland bus stop, you will need to cross to your right and walk for like 3 mins from the BRT stop to Mobil station, maryland. There are usually yellow buses from the bus stop or directly in front of Mobil. There used to be a lot of bikes and Kekes there but not sure if they are still allowed there due to the ban. From Maryland, board a bus/keke and alight at abule Onigbabo - it's a few minutes stroll from there. It's a tall building (Etiebet's house) after the church and before Eko hospital. Balina: 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 7:05pm On Nov 26, 2022 |
Yes, they do but most Trusts only sponsor from band 5 and above. Some Trusts in inner London will sponsor from Band 4 but you'll need to make your case and show that they can't do without you but it's rare. Hkana: 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 6:59pm On Nov 26, 2022*. Modified: 8:27pm On Nov 26, 2022 |
It's possible. Someone just got a job on a student visa and the employer is willing to wait till the person's done with dissertation to start but COS will be processed before then. Few months ago, someone else got one and started working while left with 3 months on a student visa but the company gave the COS before student visa expired and the person now works with them on a SWV. hustla: |
| Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by mimilyrics: 3:05pm On Nov 25, 2022 |
Simply put, the VAC has been told to return his documents that are still with them. Jacobesther123: |
| Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 11:37am On Nov 25, 2022*. Modified: 3:19pm On Nov 25, 2022 |
Admin/Management/project support. hustla: |
| Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 11:10am On Nov 25, 2022 |
Ensure that your supporting information covers the person specification and that you're able to sell yourself effectively. Also, previous experience with the NHS (as a volunteer or bank worker) helps - this is not always the case though. In some cases, if you can show that you have transferable skills helps to get you an interview spot. Also, contacting the number/email address on the job advert to ask questions and learn more about the job helps to learn more about how you fit into the role. Not getting shortlisted doesn't always mean that your application is wack, there just might be other applicants with previous NHS experience that they would rather go with. NHS shortlisting is blind; your name and demographic details are not shown to the people shortlisting. The only things visible at the shortlisting stage are your supporting information, education/training history, skills, job history Keep applying and don't give up, you'll eventually get your foot in the door. I can help look over your supporting information and you can always tweak it to fit different roles since most of the JDs are usually similar/generic. babajeje123: 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 10:12am On Nov 25, 2022*. Modified: 10:28am On Nov 25, 2022 |
Really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. I changed jobs 3ce last year within the NHS with the 1st job starting in January and the 4th one in December - the 1st 3 were with the same Trust and department at 3 different bands while the 4th was with a different one at 1 band lower. Got 2 other offers and about 9 interview invites within the same week that I got the offer from the new Trust. My manager at the new Trust told me that she didn't see me in the role after the 1st year because she felt that with my skills, I'd either be aiming higher or getting headhunted for other roles. By March this year (3 months at the new Trust), I had an unconditional offer 2 bands up from my previous Trust. At the same time, I also had another offer from my current Trust but in a different department. My current manager and I have discussed my prospects for other roles and I'm currently exploring training and 7.5-14-hour secondment opportunities in different departments with my manager's approval. Once you know what you want, map out a plan for it. My manager knew all about my moves and was quite supportive but not all managers will be like that so you need to weigh your options on keeping or not keeping your manager in the loop. You don't need an excuse to leave a job but ensure that you don't burn your bridges as you might need to drive over them again. I'd also say that you need to weigh your options vis-a-vis work visa sponsorship. If you go for a work-visa sponsorship, you might not be able to change jobs as many times as you want except you go for a scale-up visa. corpershun: 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by mimilyrics: 2:05pm On Nov 24, 2022 |
Only the ECO can say what your chances are. It is usually dicey on a points-based visa and easier to tackle on a non-point based visa. Worst case scenario, you two might need to leave apart till you get your ILR and are able to apply for a non-PBS route. yomisley: |
| Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by mimilyrics: 4:23pm On Nov 23, 2022 |
No. Each applicant pays the priority fee. Anyone who doesn't pay it for his/her application is treated as standard. taif: |
| Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by mimilyrics: 4:21pm On Nov 23, 2022 |
No, you can't. focus9ja: |
| Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by mimilyrics: 1:09pm On Nov 23, 2022 |
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| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by mimilyrics: 1:06pm On Nov 23, 2022 |
As soon as the reason for the entry denial and cancellation doesn't exist anymore. Also depends on the circumstances of the denial/cancellation. Ayomide5651: |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by mimilyrics: 1:05pm On Nov 23, 2022 |
Virgin, British airways, Qatar/Emirates - not sure if they still fly out of Naija, Royal Air Maroc, Egypt Air. Cheapest is relative. MizMary: |
| Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 1:02pm On Nov 23, 2022*. Modified: 9:57am On Nov 25, 2022 |
It's normal for companies to process a work visa for 3 years, then apply for an extension before the 3 years end. If the company dismisses you, then you need to look for an alternative sponsor before your visa expires or is curtailed. If you're worried about this, you can explore opportunities with the NHS - it's rare for you to lose your sponsorship with the NHS except you do something that's extreme and/or totally unacceptable. If I had to choose between a graduate visa or a work visa as a student, I'd choose the work visa since the years spent on graduate visas don't count on the 5-year route and it makes the journey to ILR quicker. Above all, if I were you, I'd explore the reasons for my fear and weigh them based on the information available before accepting the offer. Since you already work with the company, it's easier for you to objectively analyse the situation and make an informed decision. Otherwise, you can apply for your graduate visa and keep working for them before accepting their sponsorship (which might not be on the table anymore) or explore sponsorship options with other organisations. Once you switch to another visa or your student visa expires before making a graduate visa application, that's bye bye to your graduate visa or PSW. You can't switch from a work visa to a graduate visa, you can only switch to a graduate visa from a valid student visa. Derinde2223: 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by mimilyrics: 10:53am On Nov 23, 2022*. Modified: 11:16am On Nov 23, 2022 |
Not required as long as you've filled in your CAS number and the other details correctly on your form. Your CAS is an electronic document which can be accessed by ECO just with your CAS number to verify your study information. TemmmmyT: |
| Travel › Re: Parenting In The UK As A Nigerian Migrant. by mimilyrics: 10:14am On Nov 23, 2022 |
Get dehumidifiers. For existing mould, use a mould and mildew cleaner to get it off. babythug: 3 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by mimilyrics: 10:11am On Nov 23, 2022 |
Clicking the agent highlighted in blue will give you the details that you need. https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/greenwich-in-my-country?co=NG YinkBim: 1 Like 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by mimilyrics: 3:46pm On Nov 16, 2022 |
Date of online submission. Castalia: |
| Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 2:53pm On Nov 15, 2022 |
Travelling between Zone 6 and 2 daily costs £9.60 and between Zone 6 and Zone 1 costs around £14. Using this as a base, you'll be spending If going to the office or commuting a long distance will be a given, you can buy the travel card/season tickets which are available for weekly, monthly and annual purchase on your Oyster card. Annual travel card from Zone 6-1 is (Annual - £2812, monthly - £270), Zone 6 -2 is (Annual - £1924, Monthly - £184.80), Zone 7-2 (Annual - £1996, Monthly - £191.70), Zone 7-1 (Annual - £3060, Monthly - £293). To estimate your travel costs, visit https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/ https://www.londontoolkit.com/briefing/travelcard.htm https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/season-tickets.aspx https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/new-fares The further from central London, the more expensive. Getting from Dartford/Rochester/Chatham is more expensive than travelling from Woolwich/Abbeywood/West Ham to Peckham/White Chapel/Southwark/London Bridge etc. bankylan: 5 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 12:39pm On Nov 15, 2022 |
Roughly 2 years. HollyMadison: |
| Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 12:25pm On Nov 15, 2022 |
I've been using this Ninja brand for yam, okra, beans and the likes - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ninja-Processor-Auto-iQ-BN650UK-Silver/dp/B088TW4B5R HollyMadison: 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 11:45am On Nov 15, 2022 |
Erith is a lovely place to live in. There's an almost equal mix of dark and light-skinned people living there. It can be quite quiet though. The town centre has an equal mix of African and non-African stores - there 3 African food stores (Debash, Tropical foods & Aglory), 2 African restaurants that I can remember (White Hart, KSpice), 1 African cosmetics/hair store (Aglory), 1 Asian cosmetic/hair store (Sabrina), Supermarkets (Morrisons, Iceland, Farmfoods), Food stores - Greggs, Costa, a kebab food store and some other ones. There's also Matalan - Wilko, Argos and Shoezone are no longer there. They moved out months ago. You can always visit the pier/park overseeing the Thames river to clear your head or go play with your lil one and/or partner. Depending on where you eventually live, you might have a 2-15 min walk to the train station. Bus from the town centre - 229 to and from Thamesmead/Bexleyheath, 99 to and from Woolwich, 180 to and from Greenwich, 469 to and from Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 428 to and from Bluewater/Crayford. Depending on where you live, there are also buses to Lewisham but not from the town centre. There are 2 nurseries in the area, there might be more that I don't know of - one run by the Redeem church, if my memory serves me right and another one called Violet. Schools: Christ church primary school, Lesney Park, Northumberland heath pry school, St Fidelis catholic pry school, King Henry school, Peareswood Primary school. More pry schools in the Crayford, Bexleyheath and Belvedere area. Closest secondary schools are scattered in Crayford and Bexleyheath. No identified cons living in Erith, I guess you can say that it's relatively safe to live in. Churches - Church of England, Catholic Chruch, Cele, Redeemed; there used to be a Christ Embassy somewhere there but not sure anymore. jagbasneh: 10 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mimilyrics: 11:17am On Nov 15, 2022 |
Getting housing in London is quite the sport now. Be ready to go for multiple viewings with as many as 10-50 people viewing the same property. If you have 6-12 months upfront payment, it helps (if you don't have an existing UK tenancy or 6 months payslips for reference checks). Typical rent for a 3 bed is anything from £1300 - 2000 and above. Someone close to me just got a 3-bedroom house for £1,300 in the SE postcode area after a 7-month search filled with multiple viewings and rejections. 6 months' rent paid upfront. If you have a place to stay while trying to sort yourself, please take that option until you can sort yourselves out. Groceries and utilities are dependent on your usage and eating patterns and food types. Children tend to eat a lot - my lil one is in your kids' age brackets and she is almost always hungry. For my family, we do a mix of African and Western meals - African (pap and akara, pounded yam, amala, wheat, oatmeal, semo, eba/garri with nigerian soups) on 2-3 days a week; sometimes once. For the African food staples, we buy once in 2-3 months and spend an average of £30-50, for the soups, we cook in bulk, dish in plastic food bowls and freeze - the cost is usually dependent on what goes into it - a bag of £5 tripes, 2 bags of chicken/2 frozen whole chickens, two £2.50 bags of gizzard, a £5 bag of beef, a £5 bag of fish can be used for 2-3 soups (vegetables, okro, pepper stew). These soups last 2-3 months before we run through them. We've cooked 6 months worth of soup at some point. Other meal types - mash and pie, shepherd's pie, full english, toast and butter, pasta, yam and eggs, potatoes and eggs/sauce, bread and eggs, cereal and the like. The average spend on groceries over a 3 month period is circa £250-300. Buying in bulk helps and also know where to get the best of an item at great prices helps eg. Aldi's juices, snacks, milk, bread and some other items are cheaper than Morrisons, Iceland, M&S, Sainsburys and almost better in some cases; you can also get some great items at the pound shops - Poundland, Sam 99 etc. Categorise your shopping and know what quality you are after and where to get them at the best prices. Some store brands are more value than some popular brands. If you have a blue light card, don't hesitate to use it where possible. Re utilities, Depending on your usage and on if you opt for DD instead of PayG, you might be looking at anything from £140-200. Your husband's estimated take home will be around £3,605 and how much is left is dependent on how much your monthly rent is since that will take a huge chunk of the pay. NOTE: The £60,000 salary might not come as soon as expected so better to get accommodation that's in line with current income/savings. bankylan: 24 Likes 5 Shares |
| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by mimilyrics: 10:27am On Nov 15, 2022 |
Household bills, children's upkeep: tuition, holidays, maintenance. Zeinymira: |
| Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by mimilyrics: 10:25am On Nov 15, 2022 |
Spouse settlement visa - for those whose spouses have ILR/British passports. Dependant visa - Spouses/children of those with time-limited visas. Xtardom: |
| Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by mimilyrics: 4:08pm On Nov 11, 2022 |
Yes, it is possible. Deefantastic115: |
| Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by mimilyrics: 1:42pm On Nov 11, 2022 |
The name on her passport. Doesn't matter if she's married or not, until she changes the name on her passport, she can't use her husband's name on her application. The name on the passport is what will be on the BRP. When she does change her name, only her marriage certificate is okay as proof of name change alongside the new passport in her married name. Oluwatomisin90: 1 Like 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by mimilyrics: 12:30pm On Nov 11, 2022 |
No. No. elibsy: |
| Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by mimilyrics: 10:35am On Nov 11, 2022 |
Your mum can sponsor you but the funds for your dependant's need to be in your own or her account. dipoted: |
| Travel › Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 8 by mimilyrics: 10:27am On Nov 11, 2022 |
Same for all student dependants irrespective of age. https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/how-much-pay https://visa-fees.homeoffice.gov.uk/y/nigeria/usd/study/all https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/family-members tommiefalz: |
