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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 2:00pm On Jun 01, 2021
icon8:


Na that time kasala go bust angry


Nothing go happen ó........


E reach 700, nah look we dey look like............. wink
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Risazii: 2:00pm On Jun 01, 2021
Just used your link
marylandcakes:


Join me and invest commission-free with Freetrade. Get started with a free share worth £3-£200.

https://magic.freetrade.io/join/phyllis/f6f2bb28
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by JanegirlN: 2:02pm On Jun 01, 2021
Yes you can. Good thing is you have about 3 years so can easily get a good deal of 15% deposit. If it's below 2 years 6months you might be asked for 25% deposit instead. The new change due COVID.

Hello TRAY2, please can I get a mortgage while on a tier-2 visa which only have a 3-year validity?
Or do I have to be a citizen first? or probably have ILR first?[/quote]

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 2:12pm On Jun 01, 2021
icon8:


Na that time kasala go bust angry

Many will rant and lament on Facebook for a week. After that the song will change to it is well or e go better and it will become business as usual ......

Dats all

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Risazii: 3:00pm On Jun 01, 2021
It finally worked
Lexusgs430:



It's valid ó...... Did you click directly on link?...


I just clicked on link and it's still valid.....

https://hellostake.com/referral-program?referrer=oyedejij225
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 3:11pm On Jun 01, 2021
Chai, catching up on the pages since March. Na wa oo, just few days away and before you know it, talk and gist don plenty grin grin.

Thanks to all who reached out and dustydee for asking. Doing very well, just couldn't keep up with the page for a while but made sure I read all the various gist and happenings around and hopefully chop angels bread bakery one day.

@chukwuma on the empathy post, absolutely spot on, our actions or inactions in the abroad will definitely affect people back home,

Its good to see naija marriage sufferhead mentality changing regarding response to @justagirls post, better to accept you are single and grateful you are not tied with a child.

@Kovic19, you can always apply for IHS refund when you have made previous payment and then applied for a new visa with another IHS payment. Also for those that paid IHS and working in the healthcare sector before the 31st march exemption, you can apply with your dependants through this email (IHSrefunds@homeoffice.gov.uk) with your full details and payment information and if no response in 28days, send it via the complaint section here : internationalcomplaints@homeoffice.gov.uk. This can be done online as well via this link https://www.gov.uk/complain-uk-visas-immigration.

If they don't respond in 28days keep sending, ours and so many others I know got refunded after 6months of initial complaint. Infact, I have raised another complaint because I believe they refunded a lesser amount than we are due and after 1month, they said they are still investigating grin.

They have been falling behind their usual timescale response, so in all just keep pushing even if na £100 na your money grin

@tray2, you can get a mortgage on Tier 2 visa with 12months validity, we got ours with 18months or less, it wasn't really an issue as such.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by profemebee(m): 3:28pm On Jun 01, 2021
hi hi..

finally caught up to the chats.. interesting read and learnings from tv license to what single guys do here in the uk lol

pls for a journey from UK to Naija via Germany or France, how many covid tests does one have to do?

how many before leaving london and how many in Naija?

Or should one just wait to find out if the lockdown in June will be completely lifted to see if there will be lesser need for covid tests?

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 3:36pm On Jun 01, 2021
Risazii:
It finally worked

Hurray....... We both get free shares....... cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 3:39pm On Jun 01, 2021
fatima04:
Chai, catching up on the pages since March. Na wa oo, just few days away and before you know it, talk and gist don plenty grin grin.


Good to see you back, Ma'am.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 3:42pm On Jun 01, 2021
@fatima04 - Did you miss the stock market lecture....... cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 3:49pm On Jun 01, 2021
profemebee:
hi hi..

finally caught up to the chats.. interesting read and learnings from tv license to what single guys do here in the uk lol

pls for a journey from UK to Naija via Germany or France, how many covid tests does one have to do?

how many before leaving london and how many in Naija?

Or should one just wait to find out if the lockdown in June will be completely lifted to see if there will be lesser need for covid tests?


Are you transiting with Lufthansa or Airfrance?.....

If yes, just fly BA/Virgin direct (budget £500 for covid logistics)......

1 - PCR test before you board in the UK
2 - Covid test 7 days after you arrive in Nigeria
3 - Covid test before you board return flight
4 - You pay £210, for your UK covid test, before you board return flight.......

Phew, I can see why having an expired passport in this period..... Is actually an advantage.......... cheesy

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by twizzie: 5:01pm On Jun 01, 2021
Anyone heard of Watermines?
Lexusgs430:
@fatima04 - Did you miss the stock market lecture....... cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by humblemoi: 5:24pm On Jun 01, 2021
Loving this thread!
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by elisinho(m): 5:40pm On Jun 01, 2021
mdan:



Goodevening bro.
Did you eventually register with HCPC?
If yes, can you please give me a guide on the processes thank you sir

yes I did
are you a radiographer?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 6:04pm On Jun 01, 2021
You guys are sharing links and getting $11 shares. Please can I share my Revolut link and get £65? E shanu aje mo lo ya irinse ni grin grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Samosbiskerele: 6:16pm On Jun 01, 2021
@assumpta1. Have you checkout out https://www.niyis.co.uk

I placed an order there once and I was really pleased with them. They are serious, cheaper, better and they have got regular deals thats you can take advantage of.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by omopapa: 6:37pm On Jun 01, 2021
December 2021 deadline
Lexusgs430:



When I mentioned it many months ago, some people thought I was a drunk sailor......... cheesy

Next mission £1 - N1000........ cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 8:05pm On Jun 01, 2021
Lexusgs430:
@fatima04 - Did you miss the stock market lecture....... cheesy

hahaha grin grin, never get money reach. Bookmarked for future
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 8:29pm On Jun 01, 2021
Risazii:
Just used your link

Many thanks, although I’ve not seen the free share alert hopefully it’s on its way. smiley wink
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 8:50pm On Jun 01, 2021
nwauwa:
@MamaTukwas, can I DM you in regards shipping from London to Lagos?

Seen your message (s) and replied all.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by tushqueen(f): 9:04pm On Jun 01, 2021
mdan:



Goodevening bro.
Did you eventually register with HCPC?
If yes, can you please give me a guide on the processes thank you sir


Hi, I think you should concentrate on graduating from school. Once you have your certificate, served and gained some experience, getting a job as a Radiographer in the UK won't be much of an issue. Cheers

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by profemebee(m): 10:47pm On Jun 01, 2021
that's a lot of money tho

please find my comments below:

Lexusgs430:



Are you transiting with Lufthansa or Airfrance?.....

I was actually going for Lufthansa... does flying direct reduce the nos of covid tests needed?

If yes, just fly BA/Virgin direct (budget £500 for covid logistics)......

500 pounds for covid logisitics is wayyyyyyy too much lol

1 - PCR test before you board in the UK

2 - Covid test 7 days after you arrive in Nigeria - what happens if i want to stay just a week? 7 days? how does that affect your point 2 & 3??

3 - Covid test before you board return flight - please see point 2 question above.. thanks

4 - You pay £210, for your UK covid test, before you board return flight....... - before boarding return flight? can you pay it as you pay for PCR test in point 1 above before boarding in the UK?

Phew, I can see why having an expired passport in this period..... Is actually an advantage.......... cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Risazii: 11:26pm On Jun 01, 2021
Greetings to everyone contributing here, please how can someone transfer naira to GBP bank account at a fair rate? Thanks in advance
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Ilekokonit: 11:27pm On Jun 01, 2021
Regex:


Do you stay in UK?

Yes I do

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by oluayebenz: 11:37pm On Jun 01, 2021
BouharryArtikou:


But I would rather live in the 'racist' Britain. Than in the non-racist Nigeria.

Nigeria is the most racist country in the world.

Hatred everywhere.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Ilekokonit: 11:54pm On Jun 01, 2021
thofunmie:
Hi , I just got my first credit card with Vanquis bank with a limit of £250 . Please how is the best way to spend it especially if the purpose is to build a good credit score .

Spend it on your weekly supermarket shopping (but ensure you make a shopping list before you leave home and stick to it) and once you get home transfer from your bank account to the credit card account the exact amount you just spent at the supermarket.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Ilekokonit: 12:07am On Jun 02, 2021
samcrispy:
I also know how to make shoes(Footwear’s generally) Male and female I don’t know if I can use this skill as a side hustle over there in the Uk?
Thanks in anticipation.

Your shoe making can earn something but only during summer when the weather is warmer and you could sell them then at your church, mosque or local Nigerian restaurant / beer parlour but generally people walk faster in the UK than we do in Nigeria (maybe because of the cold) and most people white or black wear covered shoes or boots with socks most of the year round as this is more practical.

Having said that, what can earn you money year round irrespective of weather is barbing, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrician, bricklaying etc but Naija plumbing will not cut it in the UK as you have to be certified by a Govt body to be a plumber in the UK as you will be dealing with Gas fittings and expensive boilers which the Govt regulates very closely to prevent deaths by carbon monoxide poisoning by shoddy plumbing work which can land the plumber in jail for causing death by negligence.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Ilekokonit: 12:25am On Jun 02, 2021
wonlasewonimi:

I think you got it the other way round. Oyinbo will fall in love with you even if you are cleaning the street and when she's tired she won't pretend she would fall out.

I have seen cases of female top executives married to security guards and they are happy to show them off.

True talk. I have personally seen a headteacher stay with her unemployed husband and even gives him her debit cards to go down the pub to have a few drinks every week.

The English (may not believe in God or even marriage) but they are the ones who really practice the marital vows of For better for worse, For richer for poorer, In sickness and in Health. Their own love does not do blood or genotype tests before marriage as an English man or woman will joyfully marry someone in a wheel chair as long as they love them and their families will welcome that disabled person with open arms.

With us Nigerians, we worship money and money has bastardized most of our society, culture and values to the point that young men are no longer in a hurry to get married until they hammer hence a lot of men are bachelors well past 30 years of age or more as they don't want to be looked upon as financial failures by their supposed "life partner", their in-laws and out-laws. And it will only get worse by the day as long as we doggedly insist on judging people not by the contents of their character but by ephemeral things such as bank balance, employment status etc which can rapidly change for the worse or better at any time through no fault of anyone.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Ilekokonit: 12:40am On Jun 02, 2021
You might save yourself headache and get a wife in Nigeria who will love you like Superman for bringing her out of Africa

Yes, she will love you (or pretend to love you) like Superman for bringing her out of Africa because she wants you to get her to the UK first. When she lands in the UK and sees that she has to work in stressful jobs, she may not be able to cope with the stress and when she "discovers" single parent benefits (which she surely will discover) and the fact that the man gets kicked out of the house in case of marital troubles then that is when the marathon called marriage really starts and you start to see her true colour..

The UK is the single parent capital of Europe simply because of their anti family laws that handsomely rewards single mothers with regular payments PLUS a cut of the mans salary even though the same system has kicked him out of the house and away from his kids.

Long and short, the grass is always greener on the other side and instead of having a target of going to Nigeria to bring a wife, its safer to just let nature take its course and allow yourself to fall in love with whoever the universe channels your way be that black, white, brown, Nigerian or Non Nigerian.

Not all Nigerians are good marital material and not all Non Nigerians are bad for marriage.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 12:41am On Jun 02, 2021
Ilekokonit:


Spend it on your weekly supermarket shopping[i] (but ensure you make a shopping list before you leave home and stick to it) [/i]and once you get home transfer from your bank account to the credit card account the exact amount you just spent at the supermarket.


Very bad way to use a credit card ........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jovI7YeejE

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 12:45am On Jun 02, 2021
Ilekokonit:


Yes, she will love you (or pretend to love you) like Superman for bringing her out of Africa because she wants you to get her to the UK first. When she lands in the UK and sees that she has to work in stressful jobs, she may not be able to cope with the stress and when she "discovers" single parent benefits (which she surely will discover) and the fact that the man gets kicked out of the house in case of marital troubles then that is when the marathon called marriage really starts and you start to see her true colour..

The UK is the single parent capital of Europe simply because of their anti family laws that handsomely rewards single mothers with regular payments PLUS a cut of the mans salary even though the same system has kicked him out of the house and away from his kids.

Long and short, the grass is always greener on the other side and instead of having a target of going to Nigeria to bring a wife, its safer to just let nature take its course and allow yourself to fall in love with whoever the universe channels your way be that black, white, brown, Nigerian or Non Nigerian.

Not all Nigerians are good marital material and not all Non Nigerians are bad for marriage.


Or same sex..... Don't discriminate........ grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mimzyy(f): 7:55am On Jun 02, 2021
grin grin grin

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