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MsQB:
Lol @ Dr Phil
She just want to change career, any help will be appreciated

She should look to the NHS and other health care companies...there are BA/PM roles she can fit into, but will require her upskilling first..

Strata1716:
Thank you so much Justwise Mizgene Bigtt76 Hustla for your advise, it really helped and I’ve been offered a 20 hour role.

I am especially happy as this happened just under a month of specifically searching for jobs in the nhs and being 4 months in the uk, This will also be my second job so I am happy to be building on the experience.

I hope the road to sponsorship favors me as the job search has.

Congratulations!🥳🥳🥳

Broomstick01:
I don rush collect brp for care sponsorship oh.
I heard I can't return back to PSW.

Is there a way out like this ?

No way back, You should look for a part time data analyst role to keep building your skill/experience, then switch in future when you can.

pretty1986:
thanks so much sir.If she get the full custody of the kids,can she just include their names among her dependents in her Visa Application without changing their surname to mine, which is her current husband?. In this case,will our visa be successful?

Yes and yes

Bourne007:
Any new application is a new IHS. The previous IHS Otilo (Izz Gone) unfortunately

We really should start a petition against this...clear almost criminal exploitation 😐😐

Strata1716:
Please o I’m still seeking advise and opinions o
@bigtt76 @justwise @hustla @ticha and others whom have any experience of this please before I reject the role

You should engage them and nicely ask for sponsorship, what do you have to lose? There can always be exceptions and it might just be you.

Never accept things at face value and always push for more. I learnt this many years back when I got my masters admission, I wrote a letter requesting for a discount in the fees which they surprisingly gave me! About 40% discount too. I didn't have the whole sum then, which is why I wrote to them, however that incident taught me a lesson. Now even of I have the money, I'll ask for discount still, if I get a great offer, I negotiate still...what is the worst that can happen?

AlphaCentaurii:
Hello everyone.
My contract will be expiring in 5 months, same time the validity of my BRP ends.
I'm sure of getting a contract extension from my employer.
The question now is, will letting agencies and landlords give me a rent now knowing fully well my BRP ends in 5 months? I'm really eager to change my apartment.

I think they will, a friend of mine did it, they only sent a mail for him to provide an updated right to rent share code when their record showed the previous one was about to expire

Lexusgs430:
Mizgene....... I booked you an appointment with Dr Phil .........

I hope he prescribes/dispenses cash infusions too?

CheesyTee:
Were you the primary applicant or dependent?

Primary o. Not sure what happened there but I spoke with the guy who did the capturing and he said he thinks the app has been suspended cos they have been super busy in the last 6 months...I don't know how true.

I have just applied for a tier 2 update.

For some reason, I didn't get the immigration ID check app invite like before, I had to book a physical appointment...Anyone know why? Or they just figured they are not making money through that?

No appointments available anytime within 3 weeks, the few available appointments were in crazy far places and also not free..so unfair. Why does one need to pay for an appointment slot after paying for visa?? Why not make the free slots available for all?

Also the IHS thing is really annoying. I have switched or updated Visas a couple of times, each time I had some months (3 to 5) leftover but they conveniently forget how to do proper accounting and bring a balance forward.. but if you owe the government one pound of tax or debt, they will come after you even 20years later with a hammer.
Also when you think about it, For those working in exempt organisations...why do they need to pay that IHS in the first place and then come back to claim a refund?? The home office has access to national databases, they have the sponsor licence number and this should be enough to let those ppl off but no, they want them to pay amd probably forget about claiming or if they switch visas in future, they won't meet the 6 months payslip criteria for claims..

I feel exploited sha sha especially because I needed this urgently and didn't have a choice and also because I have just haemorrhaged some hard earned cash..
All these students and people with families doing PSW and tier 2 processing....I can only imagine what they go through

Phil46:
Please guys, I need advice on this.

My course has the option to choose from either a dissertation or a work-based project. Personally, I would prefer the second option because of the work experience it will offer, but I suspect one may need to find the placement himself. Please, which is best out of these options, and if I'm to go for a work-based project, any idea how best to find an employer for it? Thanks

Ask your school na....(personally I would choose work based)

hustla:

just saying ni o, even if they were married...same stance.

Fourcade:
We are not married yet

If I were you, I would focus on getting a sponsored job as well.

AlphaUno:
You don’t renew until 6 months to expiry

With Nigeria, all things are possible. I've done it before some years back but mine was less than a year validity.

Zahra29:
Very easy for an IT PM? If you say so

I do say so from personal experience. I'm in a related industry and know SEVERAL immigrants being sponsored. While I was job hunting recently, the IT PM roles I saw and interviewed for, sponsorship was never an issue either.

I also believe that once you know your onions, regardless of your industry, sponsorship is not going to be a barrier.

Tier4Dependant:
My oga’s in the house, I need help on how to go about referencing. I want to change my job and I don’t want my current employer to have a clue about it until I give him my 4weeks termination notice. More like I want to get the job first before saying I want to leave.

I have previously worked with 2 other companies that can give me reference but my potential new employer wants a reference from current employer.

How can I go about it? Please I need all ideas I can get from you all. Thanks

Traditionally it is the line mgr or HR who should provide reference but you can use any trusted colleague (preferably senior to you). And you should let the potential employer know they cannot contact your current one until all other checks are complete/an offer is sure. That is what I did in my case

Zahra29:
I know, that's why I specified IT project manager. A project manager in construction might probably have a different experience simply because there is a general shortage in that industry. However there is no real shortage of IT project managers in the UK

I don't know about construction, but in the IT PM industry I know sponsorship is as easy as ABC, VERY easy.

kode12:
Six digits is a wide range. N100,000 is 6d. N999,999 is also 6d so maybe if you go over/under a figure it might help others. However, speaking in general terms this system doesn't allow you to have that much disposable cash unless you're extremely frugal and earn way above average. Based on ONS stats median weekly pay is £640. That's before tax and NI, if you factor those in your weekly take home would amount to c. £512. Factor in your rent, utilities, council tax, childcare costs(if any),travel costs etc. and you'll have an idea what's going to .....

Couldn't have said it better..

jum33:
Let me tell u the real truth,if you making 6 figures in nigeria and living comfortable and you come to uk ,your first few month you will regret your actions.

But what exactly is "six figures"? 100k is it, same as 950k. Even the 950k is doesn't mean so much in Nigeria especially in a city like Lagos or Abuja.


Coming into the UK, the first few months may be tough, but anyone who has managed to build a career in Nigeria to earn 7 figures or the higher end of 6 figures should have what it takes to learn the lay of the land and switch up real fast in the UK.

Adebayo82:
Please, I need materials I can read through to pass driving theory test. My firsts attempts I got 41 against 50 in multiple choice and, 44 against 75 in hazard perception. Meanwhile, cut off mark for multiple choice is 43 while Hazard perception 44. I must pass both test before I can move on to practical test.

Download theory 4 in 1 app from the playstore and go through all the sections and practice questions

Wisdom7400:
Pls I have a question. My wife has gotten her skilled worker visa and I want to join her before the kids. In the application, I saw where a question was asked about my minors that are financially depending on me. If I apply without my kids, will it hurt my application? I want to join my wife now and then apply for my kids later. (4 and 6 years old). I would return in 4 months or so to pick them. Did anyone go through this? What advice will you give on this?

It won't hurt your application, but you need to still mention them.

babino22:
I used BA just on Mon 26th to Manchester , I am still looking for a whole bag. It got missing. It’s crazy

Wow, sorry about that.
You should get compensated for it though the compensation is unlikely to match up

Plaitex:
Good evening House. I got to the UK 3 weeks ago, Sheffield precisely and haven't had any luck with job searches. Got only one interview which wasn't successful. The others do not respond or feedback.
Please what can I do? Am I missing a link? I apply from Total, indeed, Reed and LinkedIn.

3 weeks is not a very long time to search..just keep at it and have a target of 2 to 3 months. Make sure you are refining/tweaking your CV constantly (like every couple of days...I had my cv open in one tab on my laptop and sometimes I would change just one word or rephrase an entire line) to reflect the sort of phrasing that is more in tune with the UK and more importantly the skills that you have which are being sought. Reading the JDs of the roles you re applying for will help you in this regard.
It is a good sign you got an interview invite, so probably means your CV isn't too bad, but I bet it can be even better if you take it on as a focal area to work on.

Also for any others out there, DON'T wait until you are in the UK before applying for jobs. People get jobs before landing, people also get sponsored jobs right from Nigeria.
Job searching is a job in itself and can be depressing sometimes, so the earlier one starts, the earlier you can take your Ls and improve and the faster to nail a good job down.

Dappy25:
Hello �, please I need a referral link to apply for AMEX credit card.

My wife and I have been in the UK for 4 months and want to start building our credit. We have already registered to be on the Electoral voters list.

Thanks.

Here you go (use responsibly);

https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/uGONNObR1h?XL=MNANS

harrrry:
Abeg who don use BA of recent? I don reduce load tire . Now na 24.87kg, them fit accept?

I don't know about BA, but for Virgin, once you are below 24, you are good. I always aim for 23.8 ish..
Also they hardly ever check the hand luggage weight...so if you are up for a little stress, transfer some small but heavy items to your hand luggage.

ojtopsy:
Good morning House . Can someone please help me out about cost of rent and availability of 2 bedroom apartment or stand alone houses and also short let spare rooms that can be used temporarily while looking for the main one.

Rightmove.co.uk
Zoopla.co.uk
Spareroom.co.uk

Set the filters appropriately (set up alerts too) and you are good to go

Derinde2223:
Hello everyone thank you for all the advice on my previous post I have just received my skilled worker visa approval for 3 years.
Application date- 16/12/22
Approval date - 23/12/22

Thank you again everyone.

Congratulations to you.

Was this normal or priority? And did you get a BRP or it is electronic proof now?

iboboyswag:
Compliments of the Season all. Hope you are having a swell holiday.

A quick question.

Please what does the law say on switching from an HCA role (Healthcare Assistant) to say a project manager or Data analyst role with a different employer.

Does the count for ILR reset or continues?

I reason they are both Tier2 so it continues but a lot of people seem to have a lot of different opinions.

What do you guys think?

Yes, it continues. You will be fine if you switch employers.

Greathand01:
Please can't one get a NHS job as a student, I have gotten 2 jobs now as a HCA but they keep saying they can't offer 20hrs, they can only do 23.5 for PT..

I think you can filter for "job share" roles...those should be able to give less than 20hours I think.

Viruses:
No

I think he does. I faintly remember doing this.

@OP I'm sure the application pack came with instructions. If it says do it, then you should.

Progressivegee:
I would not want to be engaged in any legal battle. I am new in the UK and just want to leave the company and start a new life at a new place. I may not be replying the mail from the company anymore.

Respond with the snapshot of the relevant part of your contract. They are simply grabbing at straws and trying to intimidate, they have nothing on you.
No need to respond to the bullying thing. Play your cards close to your chest, you don't want to give them any ammunition to use in anyway in future.

Strata1716:
This country is really not easy, was having a conversation with a friend and we were arguing about NHS roles.

The gist of the argument was if it is possible for a foreigner (Nigerian) on a student visa to get an operational manager band 8a sponsorship role with no NHS experience and only 7-8 years Nigerian non health care operational experience.

I was of the opinion that chances are extremely slim but my friend swore that is is very possible and she has seen cases of this, I don’t know what to believe because the stories I’ve heard is that it’s not possible and for people not to bother applying to band 8a roles. I really want to know if it’s true so I thought to bring it here to seek advise from people more experienced in this journey.

Please, I will really appreciate your thoughts as the thinking that one won’t get a band 8a role has really discouraged a lot of people I know from applying.

It is POSSIBLE. Many ppl have done it. Like every other role, prepare for it, craft a great CV and keep applying.