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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Itsrm(m): 12:50pm On Sep 28, 2022
Amarathripple0:

Everyone will port to Canada or reroute to Australia, New Zealand or the US. They want the immigrant money without the immigrants grin . Too funny!

Exactly cheesy

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 4:48pm On Sep 28, 2022
Itsrm:


They also had it coming. They want our money, they have to deal with the consequences. They can't eat their cake and have it.

Maybe they should try to stop people from bringing in dependants and see how many applications their universities will receive. cheesy


Them think say them wise
grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Goke7: 5:11pm On Sep 28, 2022
Itsrm:


They also had it coming. They want our money, they have to deal with the consequences. They can't eat their cake and have it.

Maybe they should try to stop people from bringing in dependants and see how many applications their universities will receive. cheesy

With the current state of the economy where pound is falling they got no choice.

They should also look at the revenue data families are bringing into the economy, shebi landlords are smiling to the banks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by SaintOpzy(m): 5:50pm On Sep 28, 2022
A bit off topic, but guys I'll be traveling to the UK soon.
Wanna know which food items are banned or contraband over there...

Meat especially I hear is contraband, is Pomo regarded as contraband too?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 6:09pm On Sep 28, 2022
SaintOpzy:
A bit off topic, but guys I'll be traveling to the UK soon.
Wanna know which food items are banned or contraband over there...

Meat especially I hear is contraband, is Pomo regarded as contraband too?
I came with almost all the foodstuffs I could get in the market including fried meat. Only my palm oil and vegetable oil were seized at the airport in Lagos. I didn't come with pomo.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by SaintOpzy(m): 6:18pm On Sep 28, 2022
Viruses:

I came with almost all the foodstuffs I could get in the market including fried meat. Only my palm oil and vegetable oil were seized at the airport in Lagos. I didn't come with pomo.

Wow, it wasn't checked on arrival?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 6:39pm On Sep 28, 2022
SaintOpzy:


Wow, it wasn't checked on arrival?
There was no checkpoint from luggage pickup till I exited the airport but maybe some checks would have been done before sending them to pickup point.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 6:44pm On Sep 28, 2022
Viruses:

I came with almost all the foodstuffs I could get in the market including fried meat. Only my palm oil and vegetable oil were seized at the airport in Lagos. I didn't come with pomo.

You didn't fear that those Two items seized will pour ?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by oomiyale(f): 6:47pm On Sep 28, 2022
Good evening everyone, can anyone who have use qatar airway kindly assist,I will be flying Qatar airways (economy) with my Son .I know how baggage allowance is 23kg two pieces but can I carry a backpack and one hand luggage for him .
Thank you.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 6:53pm On Sep 28, 2022
oomiyale:
Good evening everyone, can anyone who have use qatar airway kindly assist,I will be flying Qatar airways (economy) with my Son .I know how baggage allowance is 23kg two pieces but can I carry a backpack and one hand luggage for him .
Thank you.

Yes but don't make the hand luggage too heavy. You can keep it at 8kg or less

Also how old is your son?.... children usually also have in addition 1 piece of 23kg
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Santa2: 6:57pm On Sep 28, 2022
LagosismyHome:


Yes but don't make the hand luggage too heavy. You can keep it at 8kg or less

Also how old is your son?.... children usually also have in addition 1 piece of 23kg

Most airlines keep it at 7kg for handluggage
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 6:59pm On Sep 28, 2022
Santa2:


Most airlines keep it at 7kg for handluggage

Ok... noted. Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by oomiyale(f): 7:01pm On Sep 28, 2022
Ok thank you 5 year old.
LagosismyHome:


Yes but don't make the hand luggage too heavy. You can keep it at 8kg or less

Also how old is your son?.... children usually also have in addition 1 piece of 23kg

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by eniola1010(m): 7:10pm On Sep 28, 2022
Hello guys. I realised that. Most students in the uk cant do side hustles like fiverr, upwork and freelancing or uber because its against the visa rule. Why is this so?

And how can the visa guys tell that you are doing freelancing work?.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ayowolebami(f): 7:12pm On Sep 28, 2022
SaintOpzy:


Wow, it wasn't checked on arrival?

Nope! No checks on arrival unless you go declare you have dried fish by yourself. I personally came with EVERYTHING and none of my stuff was removed/returned including palm oil and Ijebu pomo.

I'll just advise you pack all your dried fish inside one box cause that was the only box they checked meticulously at departure.

My palm oil was packed in a special nylon for oil/honey and frozen for days before my trip.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by wallg123: 7:44pm On Sep 28, 2022
Evening Guys,
Has anybody got a spare room to rent for a single male student around any part of London. The person is due to arrive 6/10/22…. Anywhere 30min - 1hr travel to Marylebone station (Location of his school)..
Thanks in advance

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by wallg123: 7:49pm On Sep 28, 2022
eniola1010:
Hello guys. I realised that. Most students in the uk cant do side hustles like fiverr, upwork and freelancing or uber because its against the visa rule. Why is this so?

And how can the visa guys tell that you are doing freelancing work?.
I thought students are entitled to 20hrs work per week durning school term? Or has it changed?. When you’ve got 20hrs to work and study, why would you want another side hustle ?. What time would you study with?. U sure say na school you come so?.
U might as well apply for another category of visa so you can work 24hrs/ 365days without worries
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 8:17pm On Sep 28, 2022
LagosismyHome:


You didn't fear that those Two items seized will pour ?
If you see packaging you go fear.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 8:21pm On Sep 28, 2022
wallg123:

I thought students are entitled to 20hrs work per week durning school term? Or has it changed?. When you’ve got 20hrs to work and study, why would you want another side hustle ?. What time would you study with?. U sure say na school you come so?.
U might as well apply for another category of visa so you can work 24hrs/ 365days without worries
What if you want to use your 20hrs strictly for Fiverr?

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Amarathripple0: 8:47pm On Sep 28, 2022
eniola1010:
Hello guys. I realised that. Most students in the uk cant do side hustles like fiverr, upwork and freelancing or uber because its against the visa rule. Why is this so?

And how can the visa guys tell that you are doing freelancing work?.
Because according to them, freelance jobs will distract you from your studies and it cannot be monitored to ensure you are only utilising 20hours and not more hours. To be honest, I’m not sure they can really tell if you have a side hustle as these payments are not tied to your NI. However, better safe than sorry, as a quick google search will bring up your up work or Fiverr profile.. unless of course, you use an alias.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by jadepinkett(f): 8:48pm On Sep 28, 2022
Amarathripple0:

Liverpool Street market in London or just search for "wholesale vintage joblot near me"

Cool. Thanks. This is very helpful. Already searching

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by medicine98: 8:54pm On Sep 28, 2022
I flew Qatar Airways with my 7-year-old son and came with 4pieces of 23kg......2 for him and 2 for me.
oomiyale:
Good evening everyone, can anyone who have use qatar airway kindly assist,I will be flying Qatar airways (economy) with my Son .I know how baggage allowance is 23kg two pieces but can I carry a backpack and one hand luggage for him .
Thank you.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Amarathripple0: 8:58pm On Sep 28, 2022
jadepinkett:


Cool. Thanks. This is very helpful. Already searching
You’re welcome!

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by wallg123: 9:09pm On Sep 28, 2022
Viruses:

What if you want to use your 20hrs strictly for Fiverr?
You can I suppose. Like some else pointed out provided it’s not connect to your NI. I used do know few students back then that makes/ plait hair at weekends as there side hustle and they were still doing there 20hr/ week jobs too.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by oomiyale(f): 9:24pm On Sep 28, 2022
Ok thank you .so you didnt carry any hand luggage
medicine98:
I flew Qatar Airways with my 7-year-old son and came with 4pieces of 23kg......2 for him and 2 for me.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by AlphaUno: 9:54pm On Sep 28, 2022
oomiyale:
Good evening everyone, can anyone who have use qatar airway kindly assist,I will be flying Qatar airways (economy) with my Son .I know how baggage allowance is 23kg two pieces but can I carry a backpack and one hand luggage for him .
Thank you.


You should be able to bring onboard two 23kg luggage and a 7kg hand luggage per traveller irrespective of age.
I’m talking last two weeks ish

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by AlphaUno: 10:03pm On Sep 28, 2022
eniola1010:
Hello guys. I realised that. Most students in the uk cant do side hustles like fiverr, upwork and freelancing or uber because its against the visa rule. Why is this so?

And how can the visa guys tell that you are doing freelancing work?.

‘Why is this so?’ Because of the highlighted. Visa rule says 20hour/week

Thru your tax n NI remittances.

If you have a gig or someone willing to pay you by cash (like most Arabs), then you are covered.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Timitempah: 10:04pm On Sep 28, 2022
seunoj:

Providing incomplete documents usually delays decision making although they should have reached out. Just wait till end of the fifth day. U should get get a mail.

Thank you bro. I have received application successful mail. Waiting for my brp

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by eniola1010(m): 10:14pm On Sep 28, 2022
wallg123:

I thought students are entitled to 20hrs work per week durning school term? Or has it changed?. When you’ve got 20hrs to work and study, why would you want another side hustle ?. What time would you study with?. U sure say na school you come so?.
U might as well apply for another category of visa so you can work 24hrs/ 365days without worries

Leaving my freelance account for months will hurt it. I might not need their work if they allow me focus on my freelance work. My freelance work is better.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mizGene(f): 11:56pm On Sep 28, 2022
oomiyale:
Ok thank you 5 year old.
5years..Will be entitled to normal allowance 2 PC of 23kg each plus hand luggage
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by jimps(m): 12:24am On Sep 29, 2022
Yes you can use the revolut virtual card for payment.

All you have to do is to add it on your Google or apple wallet and you’re good to go.

Trex12:

Abeg make una help me reason the matter to help me plan better
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 1:04am On Sep 29, 2022
Viruses:

What if you want to use your 20hrs strictly for Fiverr?

Not permitted. Freelancing is classed as self-employment and self-employment is strictly prohibited while on student visa - https://www.gov.uk/student-visa .

As to whether they can link it to you - don't you intend to receive the money into your account? Be aware that if you intend to 'launder' the money - that's entering into tax evasion territory. Enough said.

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