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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Akhat: 3:25pm On Jun 10, 2023
Please can I use my current UK address as the the address we will be staying.
It's the same address that was provided as my address in their application.

Viruses:


It looks Ok except the living arrangements (personal opinion though). I would rather it is presented as if there is a living arrangement already instead of the intention.

Just like schengen visa application where you need evidence of hotel booking (even though you haven't paid) instant of saying "I will book a hotel".

You also don't need to mention your current living condition. Consider the below:

We are responsible for his living arrangements and we will be staying at Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1AB. This is what I used and it was my office address because I had not booked airbnb at the time.

I also put my visa application number, passport number and IHS payment reference number with the child's visa application number, passport number and IHS reference number so that they can tie everything together.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Meogom: 3:58pm On Jun 10, 2023
Good day my people.
I work with a company where I'm being appropriately taxed, and I sometimes pick shifts on index flex during weekends when I'm free just to add a few extra quids. The pay is mostly between 100 and 120 pounds. I noticed indeed flex does not remove any tax, just wanted to ask if this is not an issue make dem no go talk say person dey owe tax after sometime.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hustla(m): 4:27pm On Jun 10, 2023
Sorry for my plenty questions today, I'm asking on behalf of people grin

Can this bag be allowed as hand luggage?

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Viruses: 4:40pm On Jun 10, 2023
Akhat:
Please can I use my current UK address as the the address we will be staying.
It's the same address that was provided as my address in their application.

Why not if you have already put it in the application as their destination address.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Drey1: 4:42pm On Jun 10, 2023
LagosismyHome:


Is there a 14 on the street ?. All these Asians that are diving house up and down, some might be doing it without planning permission or HMo license which is wrong

Yes. But mine is 14a gangan
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Domistic: 5:13pm On Jun 10, 2023
hustla:
Sorry for my plenty questions today, I'm asking on behalf of people grin

Can this bag be allowed as hand luggage?

yes
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hustla(m): 5:13pm On Jun 10, 2023
Domistic:
yes

Okay thanks!
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by gergemam: 5:18pm On Jun 10, 2023
bigtt76:
Try the following - PLEASE DO YOUR DUE DILLIGENCE OOO Before signing up

Use the following to report your rent payment to report the rent payment to credit agencies.
2. Credit Ladder sign up using my referral https://www.creditladder.co.uk/join/4kN2nMj0DmjpABDL),
3. Loqbox (sign up using my link https://www.loqbox.com/en_gb/loqbox-invite?referral_code=SZJ9DXFXHX&referral_channel=link)

BTW you didn't state if you are on the UK electoral roll to vote in the UK and how long you've been here?



Thanks I am on the Electoral vote and I voted during May elections. This is my 6th Months 😭😭🥺
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by AirBay: 5:24pm On Jun 10, 2023
Meogom:
Good day my people.
I work with a company where I'm being appropriately taxed, and I sometimes pick shifts on index flex during weekends when I'm free just to add a few extra quids. The pay is mostly between 100 and 120 pounds. I noticed indeed flex does not remove any tax, just wanted to ask if this is not an issue make dem no go talk say person dey owe tax after sometime.

You dy do overtime? If it's not taxed expect letter with payment details from hmrc
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Preshyi: 5:28pm On Jun 10, 2023
Can I please DM for the number? Really need a close test date, earliest date I have seen is Nov.
AKALAMAGBO:
Honestly, I didn’t use the app. My trainer gave me a number to call, obviously there are some people who could help you get the date faster, I think that’s their job. My booking fee was £75 or so because it was a bank holiday test date and they charged £25 for their own admin fee… I paid £105 and I got the test within 2 weeks ( mind you, they only collected the payment after they’ve booked my test). I don’t have the time checking one Testi app every time like my life depend on it, I really hate stress.

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(m): 6:59pm On Jun 10, 2023
bigtt76:
Funny how people like criticising. If one chose to pay in full their CC balance, how is that an issue. Not everyone would like to owe much on CC if they could afford it. I do same - I pay in full my CC balance, reuse and repay in full. It has its advantages when you are intentional about your targets and future. Ignore them my brother @Justwise, you are not alone on that table. Let them say whatever they want. Thanks for always sharing kiss



Exactly what i'm wondering..i mean...
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Nobody: 8:13pm On Jun 10, 2023
The point the person was making isn’t that it’s an issue to pay your balance in full - obviously that’s best practice and what everyone should be doing.

The point was that everyone claims they do that, which is sus, to say the least, because it’s statistically improbable. Especially because it usually comes up when some people are encouraging ’newbies’ to apply for cards (without mention of whether they need it and can handle the responsibility).

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(m): 8:34pm On Jun 10, 2023
koonbey:
The point the person was making isn’t that it’s an issue to pay your balance in full - obviously that’s best practice and what everyone should be doing.

The point was that everyone claims they do that, which is sus, to say the least, because it’s statistically improbable. Especially because it usually comes up when some people are encouraging ’newbies’ to apply for cards (without mention of whether they need it and can handle the responsibility).

How many people claimed to be paying their balance in full before today? I can't remember reading everyone claiming here

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Nobody: 8:51pm On Jun 10, 2023
justwise:


How many people claimed to be paying their balance in full before today? I can't remember reading everyone claiming here

Every single time I’ve read a comment on this page about credit cards and the person has talked about their payment habits, it has been that they pay in full every month.

Every single time.

P.S. This is not worth debating. I provided clarity on what I believe that person meant which was different from how you interpreted it. It was ultimately just lighthearted banter anyway so I’m dipping here 🙌🏿

I no fit argue over another person joke abeg

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by justwise(m): 9:09pm On Jun 10, 2023
koonbey:


Every single time I’ve read a comment on this page about credit cards and the person has talked about their payment habits, it has been that they pay in full every month.

Every single time.

P.S. This is not worth debating. I provided clarity on what I believe that person meant which was different from how you interpreted it. It was ultimately just lighthearted banter anyway so I’m dipping here 🙌🏿

I no fit argue over another person joke abeg

Your believe does not represent fact, and i still don't know how you found it suspicious that some people here claimed to be paying back their cc balance in full.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hustla(m): 9:35pm On Jun 10, 2023
justwise:


Your believe does not represent fact, and i still don't know how you found it suspicious that some people here claimed to be paying back their cc balance in full.

Maybe he does otherwise grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Joyfuljoyful: 9:51pm On Jun 10, 2023
Hello everyone.

My son turned 4 this May and his words are not clear enough. He can recite the alphabets and spell 2 letter words, speak complete sentences, make conversations and can read and write but his speech is not completely clear. When he speaks fast. We can hardly hear what he's saying. Nursery teacher has asked that we fill a form for them to book him in to see the GP so he can be checked. I was wondering if its advisable to to fill the form?

We are afraid he may be stigmatised as having a condition and so trying to see if we can wait it out. We also dont want him to loose his confidence or retreat into himself in the process of being worked on by the specialist. We were hoping when he turns 4 he would outgrow it but we are still hhopeful. Whats your take on it please?
Thanks.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hustla(m): 9:56pm On Jun 10, 2023
Joyfuljoyful:
Hello everyone.

My son turned 4 this May and his words are not clear enough. He can recite the alphabets and spell 2 letter words, speak complete sentences, make conversations and can read and write but his speech is not completely clear.
Thanks.


Think the Parents in UK thread will be better for this Q smiley
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lolli2pop: 10:13pm On Jun 10, 2023
AKALAMAGBO:
Honestly, I didn’t use the app. My trainer gave me a number to call, obviously there are some people who could help you get the date faster, I think that’s their job. My booking fee was £75 or so because it was a bank holiday test date and they charged £25 for their own admin fee… I paid £105 and I got the test within 2 weeks ( mind you, they only collected the payment after they’ve booked my test). I don’t have the time checking one Testi app every time like my life depend on it, I really hate stress.


Please Dm the number
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Ticha: 10:41pm On Jun 10, 2023
Joyfuljoyful:
Hello everyone.

My son turned 4 this May and his words are not clear enough. Whats your take on it please?
Thanks.

There's no stigma for accessing a Speech and Language Therapist and his words not being clear isn't a condition yet - not until 1. It continues and 2. There's an official diagnosis. You may well see the SLT and they decide all is well. Or you see the SLT and it turns out your child needs extra support.

Access and receive any support that your child needs.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 11:11pm On Jun 10, 2023
Joyfuljoyful:
Hello everyone.

My son turned 4 this May and his words are not clear enough. He can recite the alphabets and spell 2 letter words, speak complete sentences, make conversations and can read and write but his speech is not completely clear. When he speaks fast. We can hardly hear what he's saying. Nursery teacher has asked that we fill a form for them to book him in to see the GP so he can be checked. I was wondering if its advisable to to fill the form?

We are afraid he may be stigmatised as having a condition and so trying to see if we can wait it out. We also dont want him to loose his confidence or retreat into himself in the process of being worked on by the specialist. We were hoping when he turns 4 he would outgrow it but we are still hhopeful. Whats your take on it please?
Thanks.

- Does he mix with his peers ..........
- Is he social........
- Have you got him learning aids .......
- YouTube offers good learning tools ......


Sainsbury's offers ELC for children (I think)..... He might require help, to build him up ........

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Exumal(m): 11:31pm On Jun 10, 2023
Joyfuljoyful:
Hello everyone.

My son turned 4 this May and his words are not clear enough. He can recite the alphabets and spell 2 letter words, speak complete sentences, make conversations and can read and write but his speech is not completely clear. When he speaks fast. We can hardly hear what he's saying. Nursery teacher has asked that we fill a form for them to book him in to see the GP so he can be checked. I was wondering if its advisable to to fill the form?

We are afraid he may be stigmatised as having a condition and so trying to see if we can wait it out. We also dont want him to loose his confidence or retreat into himself in the process of being worked on by the specialist. We were hoping when he turns 4 he would outgrow it but we are still hhopeful. Whats your take on it please?
Thanks.
He prefers speaking faster most of the time right? If yes. Always instruct him to speak slowly. With time he will outgrow it. (Not a professional advice, speaking from experience)

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Tier4Dependant: 11:42pm On Jun 10, 2023
koonbey:
The point the person was making isn’t that it’s an issue to pay your balance in full - obviously that’s best practice and what everyone should be doing.

The point was that everyone claims they do that, which is sus, to say the least, because it’s statistically improbable. Especially because it usually comes up when some people are encouraging ’newbies’ to apply for cards (without mention of whether they need it and can handle the responsibility).

Let their heart be pricking them grin

Them go dey alright 🤣🤣🤣
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Tier4Dependant: 11:46pm On Jun 10, 2023
justwise:


How many people claimed to be paying their balance in full before today? I can't remember reading everyone claiming here

You are seriously asking this? Guess you should go back to part 1 of this wonderful thread
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Tier4Dependant: 11:50pm On Jun 10, 2023
koonbey:


Every single time I’ve read a comment on this page about credit cards and the person has talked about their payment habits, it has been that they pay in full every month.

💯

Every single time.

P.S. This is not worth debating. I provided clarity on what I believe that person meant which was different from how you interpreted it. It was ultimately just lighthearted banter anyway so I’m dipping here 🙌🏿

I no fit argue over another person joke abeg

Bros you get time oooo.

People be catching their sub, let them react!!!
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by giselle237: 3:04am On Jun 11, 2023
Joyfuljoyful:
My son turned 4 this May and his words are not clear enough. He can recite the alphabets and spell 2 letter words, speak complete sentences, make conversations and can read and write but his speech is not completely clear. When he speaks fast. We can hardly hear what he's saying. Nursery teacher has asked that we fill a form for them to book him in to see the GP so he can be checked. I was wondering if its advisable to to fill the form?

We are afraid he may be stigmatised as having a condition and so trying to see if we can wait it out. We also dont want him to loose his confidence or retreat into himself in the process of being worked on by the specialist. We were hoping when he turns 4 he would outgrow it but we are still hhopeful. Whats your take on it please?
Thanks.
Do not be scared. If you listen to other kids in his class majority of them sound the way he sounds. Sometimes the teachers maybe don’t get that these sounds and speech will form at the appropriate time.
I have attached a photo- it is a summary of speech sounds he should be making. Look at the table.. and check against the sounds he should be making now at 4 years old.
The help they want to get for him is speech and language therapy I believe. If he is referred to the GP, GP’ll most likely do a referral to SALT and try to get him an appointment date with SALT. If this happens he will be assessed for elements like play, understanding, attention, speech etc.
I wont be too worried. Just go with the flow and you can give into any referrals whilst you practice during this summer holiday his sounds as attached.
If he is speaking fast, they tend to use a lot of jargons at this age too.. that’s probably the one the teacher says he is not speaking clearly. By 5 years all this would have cleared up in most children
Also no shouting and over correction. If he speaks the one you dont hear clearly, rather than correcting you say the right thing
Eg
Mommy I want to eat pish.. rather than pronounce f for fish as f , he pronounces it as ‘p’
The right thing for you to do is say okay my boy I will get you some fish to eat, you pronounce the right one and not start saying it is not phish .. it is fish
You make it worse this way

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Santa2: 3:59am On Jun 11, 2023
bigtt76:
Funny how people like criticising. If one chose to pay in full their CC balance, how is that an issue. Not everyone would like to owe much on CC if they could afford it. I do same - I pay in full my CC balance, reuse and repay in full. It has its advantages when you are intentional about your targets and future. Ignore them my brother @Justwise, you are not alone on that table. Let them say whatever they want. Thanks for always sharing kiss



We too like quarrel for this thread Oo. lol. I pay my credit card in full also because I believe its currently the best path to my financial future, plus I too like money, why dash CC company interest if I can avoid it. It doesn't stop the next person from handling their finances the way they deem fit. We will all be alright last last.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by LagosismyHome(f): 5:27am On Jun 11, 2023
Joyfuljoyful:
Hello everyone.

My son turned 4 this May and his words are not clear enough. He can recite the alphabets and spell 2 letter words, speak complete sentences, make conversations and can read and write but his speech is not completely clear. When he speaks fast. We can hardly hear what he's saying. Nursery teacher has asked that we fill a form for them to book him in to see the GP so he can be checked. I was wondering if its advisable to to fill the form?

We are afraid he may be stigmatised as having a condition and so trying to see if we can wait it out. We also dont want him to loose his confidence or retreat into himself in the process of being worked on by the specialist. We were hoping when he turns 4 he would outgrow it but we are still hhopeful. Whats your take on it please?
Thanks.

Stigma ke ....your mind should not even go there. In their generation such a thing won't even exist. There so many special needs everywhere so please remove that from your head fast fast . Many workplaces this is even highlighted these days and promoted as inclusion in the workplace , how much more in later year . He wont have special need by God grace but even if he has that ok too.

What important is that the child is getting the help and support he needs .any thing they say you should fill, fill it. Any help you are giving take it fast. What important is that the child is adequately supported so he can flourish. If he out grows it which is possible then all well and good. .... you too continue to research and see how you can add your own support. It takes a village to raise a child , the parent plus whatever support system is needed

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by dupyshoo: 6:21am On Jun 11, 2023
This is discouraging people to share their stories. What is wrong with all nairaland choosing to pay their CC in full every month and advising people to do the same? How are you sure those that have made the comments are not doing so?

You are claiming people are putting down a profession and you are also using your comments to put down and discourage people by insinuating that a lot of people are lying. How did you know?
Regarding 60k salary, I have read less than 10 people that mentioned they earn that amount. I even admire their openness to share their take home on this forum.

Do you know how long a lot of people on this forum have been in the UK? What's wrong with them earning over 60k when even some new people in the UK earn that?

Tier4Dependant:
HCA’s don suffer for nairaland.

Nairaland where everyone is a project manager or data analyst.

Nairaland where everyone pays their CC balance in full.

Nairaland where everyone earns 60k and above

Las las everyone go dey alright.

Dey play ooo, make everybody just dey play cheesy

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by dupyshoo: 6:29am On Jun 11, 2023
Your statement in bold is an exaggeration. How many people have made the claim on nairaland? I have tried searching for the last 20 pages that mentioned credit cards and hardly read about people bragging that they pay in full. I have even seen comments of people advising people to be careful with credit cards as well. See this for example https://www.nairaland.com/6719932/living-uk-life-immigrant-part-2/527#114914228

See the positive that good advice is being dished out on the proper way to use credit cards.

koonbey:
The point the person was making isn’t that it’s an issue to pay your balance in full - obviously that’s best practice and what everyone should be doing.

The point was that everyone claims they do that, which is sus, to say the least, because it’s statistically improbable. Especially because it usually comes up when some people are encouraging ’newbies’ to apply for cards (without mention of whether they need it and can handle the responsibility).

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