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Yes or better still, have the aboki follow you to the bank, transfer from ur Dom acct to theirs and they transfer to ur naira acct right there and then

Akpesman:
I have a pounds sterling dormicilary account but I want to convert some of it to Naira. Pls how do I go about it. Can I withdraw in pounds and change same to Naira from aboki?
Pls your expert opinion on this.

Best thing is to complete the MSc programme before switching to tier 2.

Infact completing the MSc programme will give him advantage for progression over other candidates especially when applying for band 6 position within the NHS.

Oh and BTW Biomedical Scientist is a protected title and until you are completely registered and protected by HCPC u can not use the title Biomedical Scientist.

So yeah your brother is prolly a MLS pursuing tier4

noblealuu:
A brother is a biomedical scientist pursuing Tier 4 visa and evaluating his credentials with HCPC pursuing Tier 2. If he enters the UK via student route and gets a job offer as a Biomedical scientist (sponsored by an eligible NHS), do you imply the MSC has to be forfeited if he must change status or better still wait and round off his PG? I hope you got the question clear sir? Just want to advise him properly.

So sorry for your refusal. There are lessons to learn from this going forward, you shouldn’t have quoted your sister’s DOB Cus u might implicate her. This is really a hard nut to crack.

Sweetness24:
Here is the refusal letter

U might have to fulfil the conditions of ur tier 4 before you can switch to tier 2 (i.e finish ur course of study) except u are willing to forfeit ur tuition.

If and when you finish ur studies (usually within 12 months), and you get another sponsor for tier 2 then the switch shld be swift

noblealuu:
Dear gurus, what is the possibility of switching from tier 4 to tier 2 visa within a short period?

You will need a course descriptor to accompany your transcript

Written summary of your experience detailing the laboratory procedures you carry out

References from your work place to back it up

https://www.hcpc-uk.org/registration/getting-on-the-register/international-applications/

noblealuu:
Thank you for the heads up omopapa.


I was at the MLSCN council this week want to start sorting out my licence with them. I'm somewhat confused on the step-by-step procedures.

I have my uni transcript
My degree cert.

Any link in here where I can read up the necessary requirements?

Apply for HCPC from Nigeria

noblealuu:
Dear all, kindly advise me on Tier 2 visa and Tier 4 visa.
I'm planning to reroute my career in the health sector. Actually, I studied Medical Lab science with over 7 years post-qualification experience (1year internship, 1year NYSC, and 5 years diagnostics experience in the hospital).

I intend doing another Health and care course because of my passion for it, but I don't mind working as a biomedical scientist for the meantime upon my arrival in the UK before going for another health course.

Kindly advise me please.

When you get to U.K., after ur enrolment go to your international student office to complain, they will guide you through the process to correct the error.

I knw someone with similar case, they changed it to 20hrs

Passsegun:
Good afternoon to all members,

Please I got 10 working hours per week under my tier 4 visa.

Is this right?

What can you advise?

Don’t think that shld be an issue as long as other documents like the bank statement, the CAS and others are in other

Hebraeem:
Good evening y'all, Please if one makes a typo while filling the course details on the visa application form with the ”qualification you will get” column like inputting RQF4/SCQF7 instead of RQF7/SCQF11 and have submitted. Please what can be done? @mimilyric @omopapa @oloshi

If u find someone sending money to Nigeria you can have them pay it in ur UK bank Acct and pay the Naira equivalent into their Naira Acct

Fwaz:
Thank you for the detailed info.. After opening the account.. is it preferable to transfer Naira to pound using transferwise or just through your normal naira bank transfer? Trying to avoid bank charges�

Whitmore reans is the popular student area in wolves. Very close to the uni, Asda and the wolves stadium. Rent is btw £250-350 monthly for shared accommodation. Any other questions, feel free to ask

JJuin03:
Hello @Fatima, I am coming to University of Wolverhampton next month, please which area are you in? I would really appreciate some advice on accommodation and other vital information. Thanks

Congrats

Aprokodaughter:
Hey Guys its here its here

Submitted: August 21st
Biometrics/interview: August 28th
Collection Mail: September 21st
Collection: September 21st

Visa Granted.

Thank you to everyone on this forum I really appreciate.

I’m glad you already thought about that, good luck

Jeanjohnny:
I'm aware about the high demand of Mathematics teacher in the U. K. I have thought about it... My Sister also advised me to go for PGCE in Mathematics in any available UK University. It was kinda tough making a final decision. I decided to opt in for Data Science, because Data Scientist are also in very high demand in the UK.

I may also look at the possibility of trying to do per time teaching as an unqualified Mathematics teacher through the Assessment Only (A.O) route with a prospect of achieving QTS, that'd definitely be after my studies. To save cost there will be no need doing a PGCE.

Thanks for your Input. I really appreciate Bro.

Can you educate me on the difference btw the 2 pls. Cus I knw someone who’s doing the program in unilorin

babajeje123:
There's no Nigerian varsity that offers PGCE, what they offer is iPGCE which is not equivalent to PGCE.

Please permit me to divert your attention a little.

If I were you, I’d do a one year postgraduate certificate degree in education (PGCE) program preferably in a private uni in Nigeria cus

1. You get to graduate on time with no ASUU wahala and
2. Its cheaper than doing it in the UK

After that you can then apply for qualified teacher status (QTS) even though you might have to complete the initial teacher training (ITT) in UK.

The only downside to this is that overseas trained teachers take a four year route of training before they are awarded the QTS but it’s worth Cus u will still be paid while training and working the job

I suggest this Cus of ur background and maths teachers are in high demand in the U.K.

If this sounds interesting to you, I suggest you make further enquiries about it.

Jeanjohnny:
Thanks for your input.

1. Well, I have a Mathematics background and I have been teaching Further Mathematics close to 4 years now. I just wanted a switch in my career path and being that Data Science is kinda related to my first degree and I can demonstrate numerate skills. I don't think I will have much problem with the modules.
The only problem I may have in which I'm trying to devote my time at the moment is my 'programming skills' especially in the area of Python.

2. Data Science being one of the sexiest Job is in shortage worldwide and it's even listed on UK shortage occupation. Who wouldn't wanna stay back with the proposed PSW that will be introduced mid 2021? Staying back may be an option. Bournemouth and University of East Anglia are accredited by BCS.
Meanwhile, being one of Jobs in shortage ... I don't really think accreditation is compulsory to getting a good Job. If there are... I don't think it will be a problem.

3. Yes, the Universities have partnerships with companies. There are options for placements(more like internships) with their industry partners at Stirling and Bournemouth.

The bolded looks funny tho'... No one would wanna try such. Thanks once again.

I believe they can do that at high court igbosere Lagos Island close to Obalende

Adeyeti:
Pls where can I notarize my documents in Lagos and at what price

If u read this threat thoroughly you must have come across where it says that Uk tier 4 visa is Point Based System (PBS), as soon as you meet the required points ur visa is almost guaranteed not minding your previous visa refusal in other countries however you MUST DECLARE THEM

Agitude17:
Long post alert Pls gurus in the house , have been a silent reader and I have really learnt a lot
. Pls for some with 2US visit visa refusal(family) The first refusal was based on my husband who was the primary applicant made a mistake on his form so he was not allowed in I had to go in with our son alone for the interview, I didn’t have all the answers to the questions asked so I was denied but we reapplied 2months later and we were given. The second refusal is that I had my second baby in the US went to renew and they denied US based on discounted bill (in which we paid all our hospital bills in full) but the VO said the money paid is less than the cost of hospital bill in in new jersey we paid $8000 in total but the VO said we should have paid $15000 and this was in 2016.
A ban from Canada resulting from not informing the Canadian government about the refusal ( we used an agent honest truth we didn’t know he filled NO instead of Yes cos we actually told him we have bin denied but I think he mistake us for another client (though na the matter we still Dey settle )we trusted him enough to deliver because he did for our friend and it was successful no reason to doubt him though we take full responsibility we should have verified b4 submitting big mistake. So now my Question is will any school be willing to sponsor me already with a ban. want to apply for a MSc program in the Uk going alone without my family . Pls which University will be willing to sponsor Me pls I need answers urgently pls @mimilyrics @justwise and other gurus in the house pls help

NHS is the largest employer of labour in medical settings in the U.K., the chances of getting of a job outside the NHS in medical field is limited.

Mustardsandteal:
thanks. What about outside of the NHS?

Blood scientist/haematologist and microbiologist are divisions of biomedical sciences with most jobs within the nhs. Except u have worked in Nigeria and gained experience to a certain level, passing the interview might not be as easy. Nonetheless, your first priority will be to get registered with HCPC.

Mustardsandteal:
I studied biochemistry. What exams do I need to pass?

For visa purpose, it needs to be printed in branch and stamped, u might have to mention to them that it is for immigration purpose incase they don’t want to stamp it

brine:
Can a person submit self printed statement of account generated online or would one need to go to the bank to get a signed/stamped copy of bank statement ? Thanks

Hahahaha freely I was given and freely I shall distribute

Thanks for the kind words tho

RalphJean:
I have a 2-pronged advise for you.
Search for @omopapa on Nairaland, browse through his posts on this matter, thank (me) him later.

Secondly, Biochemistry is a course, not a Profession (in the strictest sense of it). I would think one of your best bets is to wish to practice in the UK as a Biomedical Scientist. In this case, you need to register with the UK HCPC. But that can only be done if you either; do a relevant Masters Degree in Applied Biochemistry (for example) in a relevant (and accredited) UK school. I am assuming that you are not a registered Med Lab Scientist in Nigeria.

Thirdly, loop you my first point and study Omopapa’s posts. He has tackled this on Nairaland so much that if I was him, I probably would have started demanding payment (straight face).

Congratulations to all the September/October starters that got their visa approved and to those awaiting good news.

While in the UK don’t just focus on book alone, make sure u explore, network, make contacts and gather as much information as possible about work experience and possibility of changing your immigration status in a legit way.

All the best and wish you the very best in the Queen’s land.

Should be in uni and must have enrolled by the said date

just4obitex:
Hello please whats the implication of this message, is it that I have to have finished my process or that I have to be in school by then? Elders in the house please help.

Golden rule of thumb which also tallies with the saying, a bird at hand is worth two in the bush. Never turn down an offer if u haven’t secured another.

He shld manage the 20hours for now and hope to get a positive result but going forward, refer to the bolded

sonofakin:
Good day to you. I need advice on an issue. I have a friend, a nurse. He left Nigeria last year on a Tier 2 Visa. Entered the UK as a pre-registered nurse and did the needful to pass the clinical assessment and became registered within the stipulated time. All was going well till around june of this year when he felt he was no longer comfortable working in a particular care home (for reasons best known to him). Anyway he got another job with another company and was supposed to start work with the new employer. He was told to resign at the old place which he did. I guess immediately the old employer informed the home office so his CoS can be withdrawn according to the law. Now two weeks later, the new employer informed him that they have not been able to process his work Visa. Reason is that their outsourced company that prescreens and apply for Visas on their behalf found a discrepancy in his documents: Employment letter from old employer, day he entered the UK and day he sat for the clinical exam to be fully registered as a nurse. That the old employer was supposed to have corrected the discrepancy with the home office. Anyway, he was out of work already, had bills to pay, was pressuring the old employer but nothing was being done. After being out of work for close to 40 days, he went back to the old employer who said their CoS cancellation might not have been approved by the home office due to backlogs, they said they will withdraw the application. He had an interview in another care home of theirs and started work with them since two weeks ago. Now they just informed him that the documents is not fully cleared and he can only work for 20hrs per week for now.
Any insight on this will be much appreciated. Thanks

Yeah definitely you can get for that price range. There’s no point checking now as you don’t have a travel date yet

mdeeokoye:
Note yet but hopefully I will be getting a response by month end. I am looking out for a studio my budget is 300-500 but then it has to be close to the uni L16

Have you gotten your visa and what’s ur budget?

mdeeokoye:
Hello i am heading to Liverpool Hope, i am in need of an accomodation

If there’s anyone going to liverpool uni and needs help sorting accommodation. Holla at me

IBMS AND U.K. NARIC can go simultaneously them HCPC

Ceesnation:
Thanks again Omopapa... so do I start from the NARIC first then IBMS scrutiny before the main HCPC registration? what's the order

Yeah let’s deal

Tobtob:
£500, thanks !

You can take a second job i.e working with ur employer and taking a second job as an agency nurse for example. However, rmba the more you work the more tax you will have to pay

RalphJean:
TIER-2 VISA ADVICE NEEDED - Taking a second Job
Hello country people.

The screenshot below refers.

Does this mean that if I get a tier-2 CoS to work in the NHS (a nurse) for example, I cannot take a second, weekend evening job to work as a pizza maker in Dominoes? Or I cannot have a side-job to work as a bartender at Wetherspoons?

Does it mean if I am to take a second side hustle, It must be as a Nurse, or in any of the 'shortage occupation' jobs?

Please folks with experience, help.

How much pounds do you need

Tobtob:
please anyone have Naira in exchange for Pounds ? thanks