Pogracious:
Hello leaders in here

Please I have a question to ask.
Now that I have completed my msc course,what should I do on the council tax payment.Though my wife has been paying it during the period I was a student.Should I call council to inform them so they can remove the discount and I can now share payment with wifey or what should be my best cause of action.thanks in adv

Ahappygirl:
They need to wait for the school to give a go ahead via email to apply for PSW. She can't apply without the school forwarding her name to home office that she's graduated and eligible to apply. They can still apply in January and that's fine, infact I'll advice they apply in January as it gives them more time if their visa is approved sometime in March, applying in November reduces their time in the UK

Ahappygirl:
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June232022:


ok thank you we would do just that then

Amarathripple0:

But they still have to reach out to the school as opposed to just waiting because some of these universities are not proactive and are unceremoniously slow; case in point my uni. So OP should still reach out regardless. I understand the need to add extra time on the Visa, however, having a PSW visa increases your chances of getting a better job which you can then use to transition to a Tier 2 visa even faster. Waiting until March for the visa is counter productive in my opinion as you might lose out on good employment because of this. However, to each their own.

Amarathripple0:

Oh okay, this makes sense. Lol you are not useless in tech, I can see the highlighted part of the screenshot.

Ahappygirl:
You're totally right.. Though OP mentioned they had reached out with no feedback, just like you said, they should keep trying, my point is just that they should not apply till they are certain their names have been forwarded, applying before this can come back with a refusal and I personally know who this happened to.

With an in time application, you can still get a job, I did. All I did was to let them know, I had an application with home office and I provided the reference. TBH, not all employers would take you with that but it still happens. I wish them all the best with any decision they decide to make.

mizGene:

You shouldn't be in a hurry to apply for PSW. You should be hustling right now to get a sponsored role. PSW should be the last option if no job materialises and you can apply very close to your student visa expiry.
Actually now is a good time for job seekers as companies plan and start recruiting for the new year..

Ahappygirl:
Get her to contact her school and make enquiries. Most likely the reason would be that all her results would need to be out and her degree awarded before she gets a go ahead to apply for PSW.

However, it's nothing to worry about, if your visa expires 23rd of Jan, you can still apply for PSW 22nd of Jan and remain in the country till its out. The university most likely knows this and would give her a go ahead before the visa expires but advice her to contact them.

babajeje123:

But will they be able to work?

June232022:


I applied for jobs and one told me to renew my visa first before giving me the job

so tired abeg

June232022:


I applied for jobs and one told me to renew my visa first before giving me the job

so tired abeg

Amarathripple0:

If you mean, post study work visa. You have to apply before your visa expires as long as you meet the requirement eg. you have graduated and the school can confirm this. However, if you have changed your visa from Tier 4 to Tier 2, you cannot apply for a PSW as it falls still under Tier 4.

mizGene:

Deadline is the day your student visa expires. So if it has already expired, you can't apply again.

mizGene:

The council will usually have your course end date and will bill accordingly.
However your wife should have been exempted as well in the first place...

mizGene:

You shouldn't be in a hurry to apply for PSW. You should be hustling right now to get a sponsored role. PSW should be the last option if no job materialises and you can apply very close to your student visa expiry.
Actually now is a good time for job seekers as companies plan and start recruiting for the new year..

Maturedhustler:


In my case, I was exempted from tax as a student but got a letter from council to start paying tax some weeks after the school notified me that I have graduated.

I initially wrote back that I am still a student because I have a date on my BRP till January 2023 and council requested I should send Student status letter.

I rushed back to school web to download as usual. Only to find out I have been blocked . Sincerely, individuals have to prepare for surprises . I thought I will be exempted till January or when I start making taxable salary.

I recently took a job after my program but pays less than £800/month.

Pls can I still write for exemption/reduction till January or when my Salary is above £1k/month.

My house rent (£950/month) and many other unexpected expenses depleted my POF very fast. Recent high exchange rate is not helping matter too. Thanks

Mosme:
Hi everyone,

Please I need help, I got into the UK few weeks ago with a healthcare restricted visa. I was suppose to resume on the 1st of November but my employer has said dbs needs to be gotten before work can start. They have updated the home office with a new start date by 20th of November. Please I will like to know if I can get any other part time job as a way to get income and keep busy instead of staying at home 24/7.

I want to know if it is against my visa to get other part time jobs that are not healthcare.

Thank you

Mosme:
Hi everyone,
Please I need help, I got into the UK few weeks ago with a healthcare restricted visa. I was suppose to resume on the 1st of November but my employer has said dbs needs to be gotten before work can start. They have updated the home office with a new start date by 20th of November. Please I will like to know if I can get any other part time job as a way to get income and keep busy instead of staying at home 24/7.
I want to know if it is against my visa to get other part time jobs that are not healthcare.
Thank you

seunoj:

Read the conditions of your visa again but this time slowly. It clearly states the type of jobs(additional) that you are allowed to take.

Amarathripple0:

Sending you a lot of love and a gigantic hug. One will definitely click, just keep on applying.

Pogracious:
Hello leaders in here

Please I have a question to ask.
Now that I have completed my msc course,what should I do on the council tax payment.Though my wife has been paying it during the period I was a student.Should I call council to inform them so they can remove the discount and I can now share payment with wifey or what should be my best cause of action.thanks in adv

June232022:


it can be very frustrating the one i got was amazon warehouse job
standing for 10hrs
nope i left

my wife has applied for a lot too, i want her to get first while i sort myself out
shes getting tired and stopped applying

i had to encourage her to conitnue

TheGuyFromHR:


Nope.
Even if you've already listed PECs, they will then claim that the medical issue you're trying to claim for is a PEC.

Maturedhustler:


I was working with this strategy to possibly get sponsored between now and January and if that failed, take PSW option by January 2023 close to expiration of current BRP date.

It’s been tough seeing any company willing to take new employee with less than 6 months to leave to remain date.

I guess right thing to do now is to take PSW on time and be in better position for other opportunities. Aunty Stella dey one corner too

I will be glad those who knows/recently completed PSW application can help me answer below questions:

1. Can I pay for PSW application with AMEX card? Preparing my options and strategy
2. Which date will be on new BRP? Date of application or when the visa is issue?
3. Will I be able to complete my dependents (husband and kids) online or have to visit a VFS for biometrics? What’s the experience like?
4. I have read different date to complete this PSW application (2days and 4-8weeks)? Which one is correct or it depends on individual application.
5. Not related to PSW. Is there any mobile company that offers family package of home WiFi and multiple sims (4-5) for mobile phones?

Trying to see if I can save money from combination of Vodafone and giff gaff for family.

Thanks in advance.

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But they still have to reach out to the school as opposed to just waiting because some of these universities are not proactive and are unceremoniously slow; case in point my uni. So OP should still reach out regardless. I understand the need to add extra time on the Visa, however, having a PSW visa increases your chances of getting a better job which you can then use to transition to a Tier 2 visa even faster. Waiting until March for the visa is counter productive in my opinion as you might lose out on good employment because of this. However, to each their own.

arinola2:


I have not been able to work for over 1 month. Is there a way i can check the current status?


Thank you

Bourne007:
Try this

https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

arinola2:
Thanks a lot @Bourne007

I have tried this using the option "I have a biometric residence card or permit".

It returns "You do not have the right to work in the UK".
I could only use the my BRP number (which is the one with the 'wrong' condition).

I want to if anyone is in the same situation (or knows someone who made similar correction recently) and how long does this normally takes.

dustydee:

I am interested in how you intend to convince UKBA that your agent made a mistake and you repeated the same mistake too.
My advise is not to complicate your issue for yourself. It's not the end of the world.