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Hello house and our ancients, I'm happy to inform that me and my family are now in the abroad.
Thank you for all your assistance, advice, suggestions, directions, responses etc.

I'm open to any more directions you may have for me like how to get a UK SIM while still in quarantine. ( I tried to purchase for Smarty but the payment would go through even with Dollar card). And etc.

Dumebi213:
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The only thing that might take time in this is collecting your baggage, for me, it didn't take more than 30 mins from landing to baggage claim.

Thanks for your response. Was it your first time traveling to the UK? That is, did you have to show papers and documents for the first time?

umarwy:
Budget 3-4 hrs for immigration, baggage claim , toilet, look look etc. With covid it might be more.

Why not book straight to Manchester??

Thank you!
Tickets already bought long time ago when I thought we'd quarantine in London. Can't change now.

I want to book bus from Heathrow airport to Manchester, but I'm unsure how much time it'll take from landing to 'check out' to concluding all immigration protocols.

Please, may I get guidance on how much time our stay in the airport is likely to last plus any tip on how best to travel to Manchester after dropping down in Heathrow.

Thanks.

Will one be allowed to travel with Ghana-must-go bags on British Airways?

O2kd2:
@olaness did you gain admission into University of Bradford? If yes have you gotten your visa and do you have kids traveling with you?

Yes, to all your questions.

dupyshoo:
Got my first Engineering before I completed my MSc. Had to apply for loads of jobs though but got to Assessment centre stage for so many graduates jobs then. I believe it should be easier now than before when resident Labour Market was required.

If you are hardworking and willing to put time into applications, you will likely get something. My advice is once you commence your MSc in September, start applying for jobs immediately. Most grad jobs open in October and close in December or January for the next Sept resumption. So start early. Learn how to carry out telephone interviews. Learn how to answer competency questions. I had bank of competency questions then that covered a lot of soft skills such as team working, communication, difficult situations etc. Know how to structure your answers in STAR format.

Schools used to organise mock interviews and sessions to look at your CV. Utilise that very well. Change your CV and make it more professional. Write a good cover letter. Finally, get a friend that has been successful that can help.

Pray tell, where are these grad jobs usually advertised?

We'll soon jand. Only a few weeks left. I want to carry some Red/Palm Oil, dried vegetables and medicines.

How best can I pack these so that they will not raise any issues or be removed while being checked in?

All helpful advice from travel experts in the house please?

justwise:
Living in Manchester and travelling to Bradford for lectures? Your husband must be loaded, bad idea to be honest.

Book Airbnb for a week in Bradford and within that period you people should be able to get a house.

I lived in Bradford for about 6yrs and I know that Bradford is not as bad as people make it. Search for house in these post codes: BD5 and BD7, they are within the university and college proximity and loads of student accommodations. Bradford is not dominated by Asians alone , Eastern Europeans has taken over and you also have a good number of Africans there.

If you don’t like Bradford then Leeds is an alternate, 20mins away by train, 45mins by First bus, Leeds is like London of Yorkshire , well developed, a bit of all races there and also affordable to live.

As always before leaving Nigeria search for houses, book viewing appointments , when you get to the Uk have a look at the university notice board for accommodation ads, Internatioal centre also has list of private landlords you can contact for accommodation

Thank you much.

We'd definitely focus attention on getting accommodation in Bradford, Halifax or Leeds. If we don't secure one before we reach the UK, we'd go to Manchester for the quarantine period and after, work out our Bradford accommodation from there.

Please, are there any landlords you can direct us to? This will be greatly appreciated.

Irenenwaka:
Hello Ola, let’s always remember that this is life where everything doesn’t always go as planned.
I have seen people who get accommodation in 1-2 weeks, i have seen others as well who don’t secure a place in like 2 months.

If i tell you can secure a place in 20 days, what happens in you are unable to do so? Have you got extra cash for more days on airbnb?(if you do then you can go with the airbnb option, whereas if you don’t it could be a risky option)

If i were in your shoes i would accept the accommodation my family is offering at Manchester. The location might not meet my requirements but at least i could stay there and gradually look for an accommodation in my desired location without being under any pressure.

Living in a shared accommodation as someone highlighted can be very challenging even with your kids but who knows you might get a very good place.

Just to add the time scale required to find a place depends on a lot of factors such as if you have enough money to pay upfront for rent as you are new to the uk, if you going to rent directly from landlord or agent, if you find an accommodation that suits the family needs and so on.

In summary stay away from any option that puts the family under unnecessary stress, duress and financial strain and most importantly pray about your plans.

Thank you. Your advice is very insightful.

For those who use Revolut Account, pls, how can I convert my dollars to pounds and at what rate will I get it?

wallg123:
Madam in my opinion even though Bradford is a shithole town. It will be cheaper, and more convenient for you and your family than living in 2 double room in a shared flat with your husband and 2 children.The wahalla you go face for that arrangement go worse pass racism oh. Your husband can get to university easier and your kids can integrate easier in Bradford. Talking about “racism”, there are Asians also in Manchester, everybody experiences a bit of racism even the white people. You can get a decent 2 bed accommodation in the outskirts of Bradford/ Halifax which would be comfortable for your family of 4. If you are not happy after 3 months when you guys must have settled down you can change houses….. my humble submission

Thank you for your honest opinion. Those are my thoughts too.

But we are worried about having to experience prolonged delays securing accommodation in Bradford if we go with airbnb. Are you in Bradford or know agents or landlords you can link me up with, please?

Irenenwaka:
Getting accommodation whilst abroad can be challenging, also some properties don’t allow kids as well. So thats double challenge. Your best bet would be book a cheap airbnb then when you arrive the city take your time to search.

Typically, how long will it take to get accommodation when one arrives? So that one doesn't get stuck, having to pay for airbnb for prolonged periods of time?

Guidance needed, our Ancients! Securing accommodation has really been a great challenge for my husband and I. We are a family of four. His school is in Bradford.
Now my uncle is strongly suggesting we stay in Manchester and my husband who is the student takes the train to Bradford to attend classes. A little more than an hour journey. My uncle has in-laws in Manchester who are already working on getting accommodation for us in Manchester.

Our concerns are:
* The accommodation is a room in a shared flat. (rem, we are a family of four) they say it's doable.
* Manchester is more expensive than Bradford and living costs and childcare are likely to be more expensive too.
* Are there informal arrangements for childcare that will be much cheaper, as this is what my uncle is suggesting?
* If we get airbnb in Bradford for 20 days, are we likely to secure an apartment before the end of the 20 days stay?
* We would really have preferred to be in Bradford, but they are saying that we are going to experience more racism there especially as there are more Pakistanis and Indians there, so finding work will be a challenge.

What can we do please? We need all the guidance and advice we can get. Especially as we are relocating with our kids and want the best option possible.

Please your advice urgently needed:
Gas central heating on a rent of 450 a month or electric heating on a rent of 350 a month?
I hear that gas central heating is cheaper. But how much cheaper? What will the difference be like?

Location is Bradford

BouharryArtikou:
Doctor-in-training is NOT allowed for a tier-4. visa holder.
You mean he trained in Ukraine. No licence to practice yet, then the UK allows him to just do housemanship in their country?

Besides, you seriously think he can simultaneously combine an MSc program with a housemanship?
If I were you, I would follow what @ sgtponzihater1 has said, very meticulously.

Saw this while checking out things.
https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Working/Student-work#layer-6647

icon8:
Yes. It’s part of the screening process, and it’s so that you both don’t waste each other’s precious time. Look at it this way, why book someone in for viewing when they can’t afford to rent the property? Some people go for viewing like window shopping, just to kill boredom . Only that for viewing, someone else’s time is involved.

If you really need or want the property, disclosing your income should not be an issue.

How can I disclose my income when I I'm not in the UK? Or should I show my Naija account balance?

Yemite1845:
Please kindly need your little input,I’m coming to Birmingham with my family through student visa,

I’m the main applicant but I have a year old baby and I would love to know the cost of Nanny or monthly payment of crèche?,I really need to plan ahead ..thanks

I’m a digital marketer and I will be working remotely alongside the legal 20hours while my wife work full time (taking care course online already)

Pls which online Care course? And the reason behind the choice? I'd like to know pls

olaness:
Please I'd like to know, how can one who has an OND in electrical engineering, a City and Guilds certificate and has worked for more than 7 years as an electrical technician with NNPC qualify to work in the UK as one?

Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Our UK seniors, any response to this? Will like to know what can qualify one to get work as an electrician or electrical engineer in the UK.
Please o.

Please I'd like to know, how can one who has an OND in electrical engineering, a City and Guilds certificate and has worked for more than 7 years as an electrical technician with NNPC qualify to work in the UK as one?

Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Hello all, I'm new here. I'm very grateful to find this thread. We'll be new immigrants in the UK soon. We just recieved our visas. My husband is going to study his Master's and we are joining as his dependents. I'll appreciate all advice and guidance I can get.

To start with, how long can my 3 year old daughter school a week? I hear 15 hours free education and 30. What is the correct one? And how can I get her into school as soon as I get to the UK?

Any tips on how to get work. Any work although I'm looking at senior care giving.
Thanks

Gracious13:
Visa Alert , Visa Alert, Visa Alert!!
What God cannot do does not exist!!
After 6 visa refusals, God said the set time to favour me is now.
2 Uk tourist Visa
2 Canadian study Visa
1 South Africa Tourist Visa
1 Sweden visit Visa

Submitted: 15th of April

Congratulations. What course?

Biometrics: 19th of April at TLS ikeja.

I got collection mail yesterday with my visa intact.

I'm serving a living God

I have met some truly supportive people on this platform, who kept checking up and encouraging me, may God bless you all. Thanks for all the support, answers to my questions, and information.

God bless us All

University of Bradford

September intake

Congratulations. What course?

TMJDiva:
Please can anyone help me with these questions:

1. Will my visiting visa be cancelled when I get a study visa?

2. Can I travel on my visiting visa now (even if I have a study visa starting in September)and stay there till my study starts?

Or do I have to return to Nigeria again and enter UK with the study visa in September?

Thanks

if you haven't gotten a study visa before, you'll have to leave the country to apply.

kayLion:
Good day everyone, thank you all for the good work so far. Please i want to find out if a dependant child (age is less than 1year) would also need to pay NHS surcharge and also does the kid need to also have the 680 pounds times 9 months for his upkeep as proof of funds?

Yes to both questions.

Liddy:
Please gurus/house?
Has anyone been refunded IHS surcharge fee after a visa refusal.
How can one retrieve the money afterwards before making a new visa application.

Please Help!!!

it will take some time for the refund. so you better get other funds for the IHS. later you'll get your refund. otherwise, you may choose to wait awhile to get the refund before you apply for visa again. ensure you get a new CAS too.

hapiaka:
Pls i am tring to do Tb test registration,but at the final stage they platform.is not sending confirmation mail to me, i have tried it 4 times using different browser but same issue... Any help?

check very well. Earlier booking made by you has already been registered with them. That may be why you cannot progress with the booking anymore. No confirmation email will be sent if this is the case.

LagosismyHome:
What was the exact wording..... dependent should not have restrictions so it might be a mistake. There been other post here in the past stating mistake as well, and there is an old post on how to correct it with UKVI

my dependents vignette says "Restricted work, No sportsperson, No public funds"

what do you make of this? It's also written on the kids vignette

kenfarm:
Congrats!!!!

Pls I need help from you or any body with helpful info:

I don't know how true this is but some one told me if your waec/neco result in English is over 10yrs as of her you are sending your document to embassy for visa, the person will be refused visa even if your school has given your unconditional admission

Pls folks how true is this??

Not true at all.

Optimally:
Please someone should please advice, my local bank says it will take up to 3weeks for initial deposit of tuition to reflect in beneficiary account and a list of few other demands like certificate, offer letter etc, whereas, a pounds Sterling Domiciliary account will take at most 48hrs, what I don't know is if it will cost much to buy forex and their transfer charge as compare to using the Form A.
Please advice

check another bank

kaffy055:
Hello to the gurus in the house.pls this is urgent.i just received a conditional offer from shielfied hallam stating .i have to present an ielts test result before my offer can be accepted. Initially when applying i already submitted letter of English proficiency from my school. I even added my MBA result thou in 2010. So I dont know why they are still requesting for an ielts result. The offer letter will expire by June 1 and the next availaby ielts exam date is May 8. Please your advice is needed. Thanks

why don't you write them stating the English proficiency and that you have already submitted, attaching it again and enquiring whether the IELTS is still necessary as you have the other. Ensure you compose your English very well.

wolewole200:
Congratulations!

Please I'll like to know about the account statement used for the family. Is £6,000 the only amount meant for the entire four dependants or for each person? Since you said you used the same account statement.

Thank you in anticipation of the response

Each dependant has a his own amount. That is, £680 × 9 months for outside London.
So the account has a total or cumulative of the amount for the student and each dependent.

otunbanimi:
Congratulations.

Please did submit the waec certificate? Or can one use the online printout and add waec scratch card with it?

I have actually misplaced the waec certificate given.

yes, the Waec certificate. We submitted only what was stated in CAS that was used to give unconditional offer. Online printout should suffice if you used that for admission.