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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Machol: 11:58am On Jun 29, 2021
Hello, Please how can one get the City and Guilds certificate in Nigeria. My husband has an OND in electrical engineering and BSc in Electronics and Computer Engineering.

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.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by JustAPasserBy: 12:22pm On Jun 29, 2021
Help still needed.
Anyone please

JustAPasserBy:
Ladies & Gentlemen (I hope I am able to say that in this woke generation of wokeness).

I have a question, and I need help please.
This is my scenario.
I recently switched visas. My current visa does not tie me to an employer.

I now have a job with the NHS. I know that NHS employees and their dependants are exempt from IHS payments.

I wish to apply for my dependants to join me.
Will they have to pay IHS surcharge? It’s confusing because eventhough I will be working in the NHS, the NHS is not my visa sponsor.

Can someone help me get clarity, please?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 1:01pm On Jun 29, 2021
JustAPasserBy:
Help still needed.
Anyone please


What class of Visa are you on now? Are you saying you’re not sponsored by anyone? Usually dependents of Health workers are exempt as well but before anyone says for sure please clarify the class of visa.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 1:06pm On Jun 29, 2021
Lexusgs430:



We have trashed some points here numerous times.......

I have emphasized topics about insurance vs licence validity........

The insurance company simply made his insurance policy, null & void.......

I personally think the horse already bolted....... If he is meant to pay the bill, he should request the invoices of repair..........

I feel would be a difficult battle, but worth a fight...... They would state ignorance is not an excuse ......

Was his neighbour in the car, during the accident? If the neighbour was, a possible whiplash claim might still be added/already added......
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NB : A couple of years ago, after a shift at Kent & Sussex hospital, got to my car hopped in, drove down the road, I could hear a flap at the back of my car.......

Unbeknown to me, the lady that parked behind me, rammed my rear mercilessly....... Luckily for me, I saw them walking away from their car (about 4 of them)...... I accosted them, the lady admitted hitting me, we exchanged details (took pictures etc etc).........

Lady got home, explained to her father...... Story changed..... She denied responsibilities....... grin

My insurance company already gave me a courtesy vehicle, so I no send (that's why I pay insurance) (it's their battle)...... tongue

[b]I drove this courtesy vehicle for 11 month's, YES 11 month's........ grin


Bill was over £22,000..... War started, it eventually ended in court.... My vehicle was written off and judgement was got against the other insurance company (they had to pay that bill)....... cheesy


Thankfully, neighbour wasnt in the car. WOW at second bolded statement, 11months driving Lexusgs grin, gbese.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by eamodu(m): 1:10pm On Jun 29, 2021
STENON:
I am happy to read this. Congratulations to her.

Best thing is for her spouse to apply for MSc admission while she apply for a dependant visa to work full time , convert her TRCN to GTCS in Scotland, apply for Mathematics job and she can be working full time and working towards PR.

My wife has a bsc in English. She has been teaching for close to 5 years now. She equally has a pgd in education with TRCN. I want to apply for msc in Scotland.. What are her chances of working full time in Scotland considering her English background?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 1:14pm On Jun 29, 2021
mrcodebreaker:
Guys reason this for my elder bro which makes sense. He is living in bristol.

The job offers are:

London company - Fully remote 45k
London company - 2 days a week in the office 68k
International company located in wales - everyday in the office, 20 min drive from his home 60k

Which is more value for money after transport etc.

would be inclined to advise the wales job. Asides transportation cost, housing and cost of living in london alone will take a lot of the 68k.
But if he wants London living then Option 2
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by tushqueen(f): 1:40pm On Jun 29, 2021
Lexusgs430:



We have trashed some points here numerous times.......

I have emphasized topics about insurance vs licence validity........

The insurance company simply made his insurance policy, null & void.......

I personally think the horse already bolted....... If he is meant to pay the bill, he should request the invoices of repair..........

I feel would be a difficult battle, but worth a fight...... They would state ignorance is not an excuse ......

Was his neighbour in the car, during the accident? If the neighbour was, a possible whiplash claim might still be added/already added......


NB : A couple of years ago, after a shift at Kent & Sussex hospital, got to my car hopped in, drove down the road, I could hear a flap at the back of my car.......

Unbeknown to me, the lady that parked behind me, rammed my rear mercilessly....... Luckily for me, I saw them walking away from their car (about 4 of them)...... I accosted them, the lady admitted hitting me, we exchanged details (took pictures etc etc).........

Lady got home, explained to her father...... Story changed..... She denied responsibilities....... grin

My insurance company already gave me a courtesy vehicle, so I no send (that's why I pay insurance) (it's their battle)...... tongue

I drove this courtesy vehicle for 11 month's, YES 11 month's........ grin

Bill was over £22,000..... War started, it eventually ended in court.... My vehicle was written off and judgement was got against the other insurance company (they had to pay that bill)....... cheesy



I think I need some education about insurance in the UK. In Nigeria, if you have a comprehensive insurance, all costs of repair or replacement would be covered by the insurance company, I thought same should apply here especially when the cost of insurance is huge
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by tushqueen(f): 1:48pm On Jun 29, 2021
fatima04:


would be inclined to advise the wales job. Asides transportation cost, housing and cost of living in london alone will take a lot of the 68k.
But if he wants London living then Option 2


True! But like Ralph Lauren mentioned he needs to grab his calculator especially considering family size and needs.


Remote working may be more beneficial to someone who has little kids, especially if they are not of school age. He can easily combine childcare with remote job, even if it pays less on the long run it mag leave him with higher disposable income than the 68k job
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by mrcodebreaker: 2:20pm On Jun 29, 2021
He just told me the wales job is 4 days a week in the office. 17/20 mins from his home. And he has no kids btw but plans to.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 2:36pm On Jun 29, 2021
tushqueen:



True! But like Ralph Lauren mentioned he needs to grab his calculator especially considering family size and needs.


Remote working may be more beneficial to someone who has little kids, especially if they are not of school age. He can easily combine childcare with remote job, even if it pays less on the long run it mag leave him with higher disposable income than the 68k job

so many factors truly but that gap of 15k/23k sha grin grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by tushqueen(f): 2:47pm On Jun 29, 2021
fatima04:


so many factors truly but that gap of 15k/23k sha grin grin

That gap may not matter if he has to pay child care for 2/3kids of non-school age
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by tushqueen(f): 2:48pm On Jun 29, 2021
mrcodebreaker:
He just told me the wales job is 4 days a week in the office. 17/20 mins from his home. And he has no kids btw but plans to.


Being single is a plus here, so he can factor in what's best for him while seeking divine direction
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 3:18pm On Jun 29, 2021
tushqueen:



I think I need some education about insurance in the UK. In Nigeria, if you have a comprehensive insurance, all costs of repair or replacement would be covered by the insurance company, I thought same should apply here especially when the cost of insurance is huge


Same applies, but if one party disputes a claim..... It simply elongates the process or documentation issues with the insured.........

When you insure, they never peruse your documents, but when you have a claim, they start asking for this and that........

Remember, because you have fully comprehensive insurance, it does not permit you to drive another vehicle.......
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by JustAPasserBy: 7:37pm On Jun 29, 2021
Thank you MamaTukwas.

Main applicant is on Global Talent Visa (e spread by the Royal Society).

Main applicant now gets an NHS Job.

When main applicant applies for dependants, can they apply as dependants of NHS worker, hence escape the IHS payment?



Mamatukwas:


What class of Visa are you on now? Are you saying you’re not sponsored by anyone? Usually dependents of Health workers are exempt as well but before anyone says for sure please clarify the class of visa.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by omopapa: 8:46pm On Jun 29, 2021
ITS COMING HOME!!!

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by starboychan: 9:32pm On Jun 29, 2021
Nawa oooo, planning to get a car soon but now fear dn dey catch me , I'm now confused seriously

Bill was over £22,000..... War started, it eventually ended in court.... My vehicle was written off and judgement was got against the other insurance company (they had to pay that bill)....... cheesy

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 11:31pm On Jun 29, 2021
starboychan:
Nawa oooo, planning to get a car soon but now fear dn dey catch me , I'm now confused seriously

Bill was over £22,000..... War started, it eventually ended in court.... My vehicle was written off and judgement was got against the other insurance company (they had to pay that bill)....... cheesy



No point to be worried....... Just do things right/legal and as we say '' insurance cova u''....... cheesy

- Get your full licence (not provisional), to drive independently
- Be truthful to your insurance company
- Drive within legal limits
- Avoid illegal parking
- Ensure your vehicle got a valid MOT certificate + road fund licence is paid
- Pay congestion charge/Ulez (where applicable)......etc

And you shall be alright......... wink

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by bangin: 12:20am On Jun 30, 2021
Lexusgs430:



No point to be worried....... Just do things right/legal and as we say '' insurance cova u''....... cheesy

- Get your full licence (not provisional), to drive independently
- Be truthful to your insurance company
- Drive within legal limits
- Avoid illegal parking
- Pay congestion charge/Ulez (where applicable)......etc

And you shall be alright......... wink

can you drive someone else's car even if you have a license?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 12:27am On Jun 30, 2021
bangin:


can you drive someone else's car even if you have a license?

NO......


You must be insured on that vehicle, before you can drive it ....... No be 9ja u dey o ....... cheesy

If you try am, court go bangin you with ban and fine(not fine face o).......... cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 12:39am On Jun 30, 2021
JustAPasserBy:
Thank you MamaTukwas.

Main applicant is on Global Talent Visa (e spread by the Royal Society).

Main applicant now gets an NHS Job.

When main applicant applies for dependants, can they apply as dependants of NHS worker, hence escape the IHS payment?




I think the answer lies in the highlighted bit below. If your job doesn’t qualify as a Health & Care Worker Visa your dependents might have to pay IHS. I know it states that one of the requirements of the Visa is that you have a sponsorship letter which you do not currently have. Click here https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa to check if your role in particular qualifies. All the best.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Bourne007(m): 7:16am On Jun 30, 2021
How insurance cova person for these ones na. No be to pay fine

If say you remember, I'm sure you go include Dartford crossing tongue

Lexusgs430:



No point to be worried....... Just do things right/legal and as we say '' insurance cova u''....... cheesy

- Get your full licence (not provisional), to drive independently
- Be truthful to your insurance company
- Drive within legal limits
- Avoid illegal parking
- Ensure your vehicle got a valid MOT certificate + road fund licence is paid
- Pay congestion charge/Ulez (where applicable)......etc

And you shall be alright......... wink
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 7:54am On Jun 30, 2021
Bourne007:
How insurance cova person for these ones na. No be to pay fine

If say you remember, I'm sure you go include Dartford crossing tongue


Included in the etc etc........ cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Regex: 8:12am On Jun 30, 2021
Lexusgs430:


NO......


You must be insured on that vehicle, before you can drive it ....... No be 9ja u dey o ....... cheesy

If you try am, court go bangin you with ban and fine(not fine face o).......... cheesy

Omo this country get as e be.


Since weh I come, I no fit pee outside like I used to very early in the morning.


CCTV deh near my house because someone is running a car rental business near me.

Nna eh...
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by SamReinvented: 8:41am On Jun 30, 2021
Lexusgs430:


NO......


You must be insured on that vehicle, before you can drive it ....... No be 9ja u dey o ....... cheesy

If you try am, court go bangin you with ban and fine(not fine face o).......... cheesy

Hian. So we can’t rent a car while on a trip?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 9:13am On Jun 30, 2021
SamReinvented:


Hian. So we can’t rent a car while on a trip?

You can..... Because the car hire vehicle's insurance, would legally cover you (only the person listed on the hire agreement)........
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 9:15am On Jun 30, 2021
Regex:


Omo this country get as e be.


Since weh I come, I no fit pee outside like I used to very early in the morning.


CCTV deh near my house because someone is running a car rental business near me.

Nna eh...


If you piss outside and get caught...... That piss would cost you over £80.00......... grin

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Regex: 10:48am On Jun 30, 2021
Lexusgs430:



If you piss outside and get caught...... That piss would cost you over £80.00......... grin

Jesus Christ.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(m): 11:03am On Jun 30, 2021
Regex:


Omo this country get as e be.


Since weh I come, I no fit pee outside like I used to very early in the morning.


CCTV deh near my house because someone is running a car rental business near me.

Nna eh...

In the list of all your problems where did that rank? grin

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dupyshoo: 12:47pm On Jun 30, 2021
Thank God this is not allowed in this country. It is something I don't miss about Naija. I can remember when I was in Uni, guys will come to Female Hall of residence and urinate at the corners everywhere. Very strange!!

Regex:


Omo this country get as e be.


Since weh I come, I no fit pee outside like I used to very early in the morning.


CCTV deh near my house because someone is running a car rental business near me.

Nna eh...

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Regex: 1:00pm On Jun 30, 2021
justwise:


In the list of all your problems where did that rank? grin

It's number 5. But yesterday it ranked one because I had some drinks and was outside but not anywhere near the toilet. I couldn't pee for the love of the Queen.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Rubyventures: 1:11pm On Jun 30, 2021
Regex:


Omo this country get as e be.


Since weh I come, I no fit pee outside like I used to very early in the morning.


CCTV deh near my house because someone is running a car rental business near me.

Nna eh...

What happened to your toilet?

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Rubyventures: 1:13pm On Jun 30, 2021
dupyshoo:
Thank God this is not allowed in this country. It is something I don't miss about Naija. I can remember when I was in Uni, guys will come to Female Hall of residence and urinate at the corners everywhere. Very strange!!


They were just marking their territory, like the big cats in the jungle

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