giselle237:
go ahead as long as you have valid leave during the application. I have done this

ok thanks alot. The applications is being made next month so surely the current BRP is still valid.

deept:


I have also done this before and it was refused.

really ?? Why was it refused please. Was I because the time left on the brp was less than the duration for visitation applied for or was there another reason. Kindly advise please.

koonbey:


The international driving permit is irrelevant. The UK Gov website talks about national licenses, and does not mention that permit, and most people have confirmed as well that what police check is the national driving license.

Since yours is expired I doubt it would be acceptable. An expired document has no validity and would not be acceptable even in Nigeria so I would be shocked to see that it's acceptable in the UK.

You should do your research and maybe experiment sha.

Edit: See the UK gov website: https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence/y/a-resident-of-great-britain/full-car-and-motorcycle/any-other-country

It says "You can drive in Great Britain on your full, valid driving licence for 12 months from when you became resident"(emphasis mine)

Thank you for answering. I never knew international driving licence is irrelevant. I would have easily renewed mine.
That means if i renew my nigerian licence now, i can continue driving until i am 12 months here.
See what this link says: https://intadvice.southwales.ac.uk/life-uk-and-faqs/driving-uk/#:~:text=During%20the%20first%20year%20of,a%20full%20UK%20Driving%20Test.

Gourdoinc:
really ?? Why was it refused please. Was I because the time left on the brp was less than the duration for visitation applied for or was there another reason. Kindly advise please.

That was it. They said there 8s no guarantee my visa would be extended and I would be out of status during the validity period of the visa.

Depends on the person attending to your case really..... Pray they wake up on the good side of the bed the day they are handling your case.

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pushup:
Hi. I have original Nigeria licence that expired in January and International one that has not. I am only 8 months in the uk. Guess i can still drive

I heard of someone in this mess, was fined almost 100£ with 3 points on already on provisional licence

Lexusgs430:
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Let's hope they listen........ 😜🤣

Lol, they’d say it doesn’t always happen.

I was lucky when I had my own encounter, I had less than 1 weeks to my 1-year chance of driving, when I know how significant it it, it pushed me to write the practical test, watched lots of DGN mock videos, and I passed at first attempt, told like 7 others friend of mine, to watch the same DGN driving school mock on YouTube, all passed at first attempt except 2 who passed at 2nd and 3 attempt after changing centre.

Only 2 had an instructor(not licensed), just paid him to see them driving and tell them what there mistakes are (charged 15£/hrs, and 2-3 sessions)

So basically, only 5 of us went on to do the test without instructor led.

Note: we’ve all been driving for over 3 months in the Uk (all have their own car). We all used the same centre, except for one person.

Another lesson, please never give out your insurance to someone to do for you while you paid them, they mostly end up lying for you.

And

Never lie to get your insurance reduced.

Let me tell you some potential consequences:
1. Your name might enter CFA or INSURANCE FRAUD LIST.
2. Once that happen, you might struggle with credit cards, loan, getting insurance.
3. You are likely to pay more like x2 of normal insurance even if you eventually get one to register you
4. Might affect you getting some jobs.
5. More which I can’t remember.


I shared this story Oga Lexusgs430 last year via WhatsApp, don’t know if you remember.

Schoolhike:


Lol, they’d say it doesn’t always happen.

I was lucky when I had my own encounter, I had less than 1 weeks to my 1-year chance of driving, when I know how significant it it, it pushed me to write the practical test, watched lots of DGN mock videos, and I passed at first attempt, told like 7 others friend of mine, to watch the same DGN driving school mock on YouTube, all passed at first attempt except 2 who passed at 2nd and 3 attempt after changing centre.

Only 2 had an instructor(not licensed), just paid him to see them driving and tell them what there mistakes are (charged 15£/hrs, and 2-3 sessions)

So basically, only 5 of us went on to do the test without instructor led.

Note: we’ve all been driving for over 3 months in the Uk (all have their own car). We all used the same centre, except for one person.

Another lesson, please never give out your insurance to someone to do for you while you paid them, they mostly end up lying for you.

And

Never lie to get your insurance reduced.

Let me tell you some potential consequences:
1. Your name might enter CFA or INSURANCE FRAUD LIST.
2. Once that happen, you might struggle with credit cards, loan, getting insurance.
3. You are likely to pay more like x2 of normal insurance even if you eventually get one to register you
4. Might affect you getting some jobs.
5. More which I can’t remember.


I shared this story Oga Lexusgs430 last year via WhatsApp, don’t know if you remember.

My brain is like a sponge.........😂😁

Schoolhike:


I heard of someone in this mess, was fined almost 100£ with 3 points on already on provisional licence

I know expired one wont be accepted but i was thinking international driving permit will. They are bound to accept it because its an agreement btw nations but then, UK dey always get as e be.

Lexusgs430:



My brain is like a sponge.........😂😁

Lol,

I hope it's a sea sponge and not a kitchen sponge! 🌊🤭

Schoolhike:


To refuse B before the start date?

Note: A is just only on conditional offer, no unconditional offer yet till checks are completed, only God knows when, except I ask them.

Na your choice sha

deept:


That was it. They said there 8s no guarantee my visa would be extended and I would be out of status during the validity period of the visa.

Depends on the person attending to your case really..... Pray they wake up on the good side of the bed the day they are handling your case.

I can imagine. It is logical though. Were you due for ILR at the time as well ?

deept:
I have also done this before and it was refused.

It should not have been the case. Maybe the applicant’s home ties were not strong enough and to be honest this is a very rare scenario to be denied visit visa because the sponsor’s visa will soon expire.

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Gourdoinc:
Hello house,

How una dey. Kindly help me with advise. If someone on a skilled worker visa with a BRP due to expire in February 2024, tries of invite a family member on a two year visit visa. What are the chances of it being granted.

Kindly note that the person is due for ILR application in January and indicated it in the application.

Any advise or insight would be appreciated.

Is the family member a first time visitor or have they been to UK previously?

giselle237:
It should not have been the case. Maybe the applicant’s home ties were not strong enough and to be honest this is a very rare scenario to be denied visit visa because the sponsor’s visa will soon expire.

Well....

Gourdoinc:
really ?? Why was it refused please. Was I because the time left on the brp was less than the duration for visitation applied for or was there another reason. Kindly advise please.

I would leave out any mention of brp validity. Why remind them of something they may not be thinking of? I did not include an invitation letter either just an email telling her about the joys of spring. But then she sponsored her trip soo...

hustla:



My house mate got one AWS Engineer role 2 months ago, fully remote. Goes to the office only when it's time to hang out and drink on Fridays (4 day work week)

Another one got AWS Devops, fully remote. Only went to the office for onboarding and to collect laptop

Guess it's luck

What training platform do you recommend for AWS DevOps?

Peerielass:


Is the family member a first time visitor or have they been to UK previously?

they have been to the UK previously on a 6months visa and didn't stay more than a month during the time.

Schoolhike:


I heard of someone in this mess, was fined almost 100£ with 3 points on already on provisional licence

A friend got caught in this mess as well. Paid over £200 to the recovery company + taxi fare + loss of wages for that day (He couldn't make it to his shift) + 3 penalty points.

I had earlier advised him about the risk of driving without license but he complained of not having funds to pay an instructor.

One thing that is common amongst these group of people is that they actually have the funds but they consider paying an instructor a waste of resources. Yes, it is can be painful to cough out £35 per hr when you earn circa £12 per hour as a fresher but the risk of getting caught outweigh the savings.

I drove with another friend few weeks ago who already certified himself ready for the test because he's been driving in the UK for over 1 year. I told him he cannot pass the test with what I saw, and advised him to get an instructor to brush him up. He refused, and he failed wowfully.

Attending a proper driving school has lots of benefits.
I have been to some cities where they cycle alot, and doing a 3 point checks before moving off in traffic have saved me a couple of times.

Madeu:

What training platform do you recommend for AWS DevOps?

Udemy
Kodekloud

koonbey:


The international driving permit is irrelevant. The UK Gov website talks about national licenses, and does not mention that permit, and most people have confirmed as well that what police check is the national driving license.

Since yours is expired I doubt it would be acceptable. An expired document has no validity and would not be acceptable even in Nigeria so I would be shocked to see that it's acceptable in the UK.

You should do your research and maybe experiment sha.

Edit: See the UK gov website: https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence/y/a-resident-of-great-britain/full-car-and-motorcycle/any-other-country

It says "You can drive in Great Britain on your full, valid driving licence for 12 months from when you became resident"(emphasis mine)

That is if you are a residence but if you are a student you can drive with international driving permit for 12 months as it is written on their website. But unfortunately, the information there isn’t according to what the police follows, they follow strictly on been a uk residence not as a student. Which some people have been unfortunate with.

Seynex01:


That is if you are a residence but if you are a student you can drive with international driving permit for 12 months as it is written on their website. But unfortunately, the information there isn’t according to what the police follows, they follow strictly on been a uk residence not as a student. Which some people have been unfortunate with.

Share a link to the website, please.

koonbey:


Share a link to the website, please.

It from the same link u shared, but use as a student not residence. See image and use the link as well.

Seynex01:


That is if you are a residence but if you are a student you can drive with international driving permit for 12 months as it is written on their website. But unfortunately, the information there isn’t according to what the police follows, they follow strictly on been a uk residence not as a student. Which some people have been unfortunate with.

Is a student not a resident?

Controlv:


A friend got caught in this mess as well. Paid over £200 to the recovery company + taxi fare + loss of wages for that day (He couldn't make it to his shift) + 3 penalty points.
.

A friend was also caught, entered a left side road with speed, police saw this and stopped him, upon checking his details they learnt he’s over a year he has been in the UK, case still in court.

During my own checks, they went an extra miles of getting my details from home office, to check when I entered into the Uk.

Note: uninsured car driver caught Dey enter DBS oh, God no go shame us.

Seynex01:


That is if you are a residence but if you are a student you can drive with international driving permit for 12 months as it is written on their website. But unfortunately, the information there isn’t according to what the police follows, they follow strictly on been a uk residence not as a student. Which some people have been unfortunate with.

But as a student, you are a resident now, that's why you have BRP (Biometric Residence Permit).

LionInZion:


But as a student, you are a resident now, that's why you have BRP (Biometric Residence Permit).

Have not said students are not resident, there is an option on that same website, that’s give students option of an international driving permit.

Seynex01:


Have not said students are not resident, there is an option on that same website, that’s give students option of an international driving permit.

I dont get your point BUT that thingy we call IDP in Nigeria is considered fake here. Well, you must have original and valid Nigerian License to obtain IDP in the first place, it expires once your license expire.

I have an objection to the sweeping generalisation that everyone who's driven in Nigeria will have a hard time learning and blending into the UK road system.

Driving, as with most skills/knowledge, is a reflection of the culture built over the years right from the learning phase. If your driving skill was built on a wrong foundation and sustained by a dysfunctional road culture, it'll only be more pronounced in the UK.

There are people who have standard driving class as well as driving experience in Nigeria and only needed to do few bits to obtain their licence here in the UK. Schoolhike cited several of his friends in this category.

I do believe that most of the people we've read about here that have received points or fine, would still have been penalised even if they had a valid license at the time. Why? Because they committed an offence, which attracted the eyes of the law on them. The offence is a reflection of their poor driving culture and having a license won't have aided it. Police must have initially stopped them because they drove past the light, overspeed or... You no get license and you dey do car racing.😂 I've read and seen people (Brits) who have driven for years without a valid license (not justifying or promoting illegality).

My point is simply; a bad driver is a bad driver regardless of location.

Good evening House. I need your advice please. My partner is a Structural Civil Engineer with 9 years experience in Nigeria. He has tried to apply for series of jobs on all the job websites. Has had a couple of interviews which moved to the second stage, but was not shortlisted.

He is on a student dependent visa and has about 9months validity on his visa. He has about 3 months experience as a contract engineer here in the UK and includes his design portfolio along side his applications.

LinkedIn recruiters contact him to discover his availability but it doesn't yield any positive outcome. Has been actively searching for 3 months now.

Please is there something he is doing wrong? Any tips would be really helpful

lightnlife:
I have an objection to the sweeping generalisation that everyone who's driven in Nigeria will have a hard time learning and blending into the UK road system.

Driving, as with most skills/knowledge, is a reflection of the culture built over the years right from the learning phase. If your driving skill was built on a wrong foundation and sustained by a dysfunctional road culture, it'll only be more pronounced in the UK.

There are people who have standard driving class as well as driving experience in Nigeria and only needed to do few bits to obtain their licence here in the UK. Schoolhike cited several of his friends in this category.

I do believe that most of the people we've read about here that have received points or fine, would still have been penalised even if they had a valid license at the time. Why? Because they committed an offence, which attracted the eyes of the law on them. The offence is a reflection of their poor driving culture and having a license won't have aided it. Police must have initially stopped them because they drove past the light, overspeed or... You no get license and you dey do car racing.😂 I've read and seen people (Brits) who have driven for years without a valid license (not justifying or promoting illegality).

My point is simply; a bad driver is a bad driver regardless of location.

It’s not just about driving and pushing the car forward. It’s about getting used to UK roads and road conditions, roundabouts, driving on the other side of the road, Highway Code and road signs, slip roads, country roads, blind spots etc. There’s a reason why DVLA strongly recommends a minimum of 20 lessons over a period of time. This is to expose you to different road and weather conditions. Tell me how someone that passed their practical test by watching videos and no practical experience of actually driving in the snow will cope in the winter?

Make una dey take am easy for this ukay!