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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by wonlasewonimi: 4:19pm On Feb 12, 2024
Lexusgs430:
Even ikokore dey Woolwich...... 🤣

Everything Nigeria dey Woolwich...... Take a stroll on the high street, you would think you're in isale eko.....😜
Have you been to the Ghanaian woman that sells a whole roasted Tilapia with ata dindin in Woolwich before? grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by mizGene(f): 6:17pm On Feb 12, 2024
dhummystecah:
Hi everyone,

Thank you so much to everyone who offered advice in December! Your help was invaluable in getting my Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) from my line manager in mid-January.

Moving forward, I have some questions about proof of English for my Skilled Worker Visa application as a software developer. While I've requested a letter of English proficiency from my university, I'm concerned about the turnaround time. Additionally, I haven't been able to find any upcoming IELTS UKVI test dates near me.

With that in mind, I have two questions:

1. Can I use the IELTS UKVI Academic test to meet the English language requirement for my Skilled Worker Visa application?
2. Are there any alternative English language tests accepted for Skilled Worker Visa applications that might have shorter waiting times for appointments?

Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Search for Pearson Test of English, I think it is faster, see if you can use it.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Elolam87(m): 6:31pm On Feb 12, 2024
Hello everyone. Pls on average, how long does it take to get a decision if applying for a visa switch from a student dependant visa to another category within the uk? Bearing in mind the rules coming into effect by March, can I opt for priority application within the uk as well?
Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by seunoj: 6:47pm On Feb 12, 2024
dhummystecah:
Hi everyone,

Thank you so much to everyone who offered advice in December! Your help was invaluable in getting my Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) from my line manager in mid-January.

Moving forward, I have some questions about proof of English for my Skilled Worker Visa application as a software developer. While I've requested a letter of English proficiency from my university, I'm concerned about the turnaround time. Additionally, I haven't been able to find any upcoming IELTS UKVI test dates near me.

With that in mind, I have two questions:

1. Can I use the IELTS UKVI Academic test to meet the English language requirement for my Skilled Worker Visa application?
2. Are there any alternative English language tests accepted for Skilled Worker Visa applications that might have shorter waiting times for appointments?

Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Wch university?
Uk or Naija
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Walexwal: 6:49pm On Feb 12, 2024
dhummystecah:
Hi everyone,

Thank you so much to everyone who offered advice in December! Your help was invaluable in getting my Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) from my line manager in mid-January.

Moving forward, I have some questions about proof of English for my Skilled Worker Visa application as a software developer. While I've requested a letter of English proficiency from my university, I'm concerned about the turnaround time. Additionally, I haven't been able to find any upcoming IELTS UKVI test dates near me.

With that in mind, I have two questions:

1. Can I use the IELTS UKVI Academic test to meet the English language requirement for my Skilled Worker Visa application?
2. Are there any alternative English language tests accepted for Skilled Worker Visa applications that might have shorter waiting times for appointments?

Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!
You can use NARIC.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by babajeje123(m): 7:16pm On Feb 12, 2024
Lexusgs430:
Even ikokore dey Woolwich...... 🤣

Everything Nigeria dey Woolwich...... Take a stroll on the high street, you would think you're in isale eko.....😜
Ha, I'm just 2 train stops to Woolich o, how do I get the the high street from Woolwich train station?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 8:02pm On Feb 12, 2024
babajeje123:
Ha, I'm just 2 train stops to Woolich o, how do I get the the high street from Woolwich train station?
Once you get out of the station, I bet the first person you would see....... Would be another Nigerian.... Just ask them (it's 35 seconds walk from Woolwich station)........🤣

NB : Not Woolwich dockyard station, but Woolwich Arsenal station........😀
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 8:04pm On Feb 12, 2024
wonlasewonimi:
Have you been to the Ghanaian woman that sells a whole roasted Tilapia with ata dindin in Woolwich before? grin
I heard about the woman, I don't really like eating fish (the fear of those spiky bones, is the start of wisdom)......😂😀
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by kwakudtraveller(m): 8:46pm On Feb 12, 2024
OmichaelO:
it's not that bad to be honest bro. Lol

But I get your point.

So you can do Albania and Montenegro
Hey Bro, did you take a bus from Tirana to Sarande? If so, how much and how long was the journey. Also, how the weather dey for that side?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by wonlasewonimi: 8:55pm On Feb 12, 2024
Lexusgs430:
I heard about the woman, I don't really like eating fish (the fear of those spiky bones, is the start of wisdom)......😂😀
You are missing mate. You make prepare fillet for you. cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by cbn4main: 9:22pm On Feb 12, 2024
Gurus in the house. I have got the TFL customer service assessment (i passed the onlinevtest) coming up.

What should I expect on the day please?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 10:42pm On Feb 12, 2024
wonlasewonimi:
You are missing mate. You make prepare fillet for you. cheesy
I prefer goat meat....... 🐐🍖😂
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by NewT123: 8:39am On Feb 13, 2024
dhummystecah:
Hi everyone,

Thank you so much to everyone who offered advice in December! Your help was invaluable in getting my Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) from my line manager in mid-January.

Moving forward, I have some questions about proof of English for my Skilled Worker Visa application as a software developer. While I've requested a letter of English proficiency from my university, I'm concerned about the turnaround time. Additionally, I haven't been able to find any upcoming IELTS UKVI test dates near me.

With that in mind, I have two questions:

1. Can I use the IELTS UKVI Academic test to meet the English language requirement for my Skilled Worker Visa application?
2. Are there any alternative English language tests accepted for Skilled Worker Visa applications that might have shorter waiting times for appointments?

Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!
You can use IELTS UKVI Academic. as long as the IELTS has UKVI, it’s accepted . Alternatively, you can also use Pearson UKVI academic
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Teedol: 12:52pm On Feb 13, 2024
Passed my UK practical driving test yesterday, first attempt[12/22/24] this day also happened to be my wedding anniversary, best anniversary gift so far.

Have got till march ending b4 i would have stayed for a yr in UK, can i keep using my NG drivers license for insurance purposes till then?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Atk1nson(m): 2:17pm On Feb 13, 2024
Teedol:
Passed my UK practical driving test yesterday, first attempt[12/22/24] this day also happened to be my wedding anniversary, best anniversary gift so far.

Have got till march ending b4 i would have stayed for a yr in UK, can i keep using my NG drivers license for insurance purposes till then?
Congrats, Ideally, you should inform your insurance company anytime there is a change in your circumstance.

You probably will not make any claim sha, so ride on.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by TouchOfSpice(m): 2:36pm On Feb 13, 2024
Hello sir.

I was in similar situations a few months ago.

You can do the PTE academics UKVI instead.

pearsonpte.com/selt-tests/pte-academic-ukvi

It is accepted in US ,Canada, Australia,Germany and other countries.

I find it far easier to pass than IELTS. with about 2-3 days YouTube videos you should be good.

It is purely computer based.

Your test result comes out in about 2 hrs .



dhummystecah:
Hi everyone,

Thank you so much to everyone who offered advice in December! Your help was invaluable in getting my Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) from my line manager in mid-January.

Moving forward, I have some questions about proof of English for my Skilled Worker Visa application as a software developer. While I've requested a letter of English proficiency from my university, I'm concerned about the turnaround time. Additionally, I haven't been able to find any upcoming IELTS UKVI test dates near me.

With that in mind, I have two questions:

1. Can I use the IELTS UKVI Academic test to meet the English language requirement for my Skilled Worker Visa application?
2. Are there any alternative English language tests accepted for Skilled Worker Visa applications that might have shorter waiting times for appointments?

Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by claremont(m): 3:24pm On Feb 13, 2024
Lexusgs430:
I prefer goat meat....... 🐐🍖😂
Goat meat with the skin on, not the UK version. I heard there is a place in Peckham where they sell skin on goat meat, but I have never had the time to investigate.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Zahra29: 3:30pm On Feb 13, 2024
Record fines for those who employ or support illegal migrants without correct visas come into force
Employers and landlords who offer work or housing to illegal migrants will face fines of up to £60,000:

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/fines-employ-illegal-migrants-visas-government-home-office-b1138766.html
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 4:04pm On Feb 13, 2024
Zahra29:
Record fines for those who employ or support illegal migrants without correct visas come into force
Employers and landlords who offer work or housing to illegal migrants will face fines of up to £60,000:

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/fines-employ-illegal-migrants-visas-government-home-office-b1138766.html
Is this meant to discourage illegal migration or generate revenue.........😂😜
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Zahra29: 4:06pm On Feb 13, 2024
Lexusgs430:
Is this meant to discourage illegal migration or generate revenue.........😂😜
One is an objective, the other is an (unintended? Lol) benefit
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hustla(m): 4:09pm On Feb 13, 2024
Phenmeson:
If you are still in university,walk down to any train station and fill it up. But if you have 9ja Pali, unfortunately you won't be able to do it online.
I still have my Uni ID, should be able to still do it smiley
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by cbn4main: 5:00pm On Feb 13, 2024
LaXxOnebody:
I was put on the reserve list in March 2023, Im still there. Followed up a few times.

Honestly i dont expect anything from it again.
Nawao. Thanks for the reply
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by lavida001: 7:05pm On Feb 13, 2024
babajeje123:
Abeg, dem dey sell amala for Woolwich?
When I see fufu for Woolwich na then I realise say no be uk I de
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by lavida001: 7:08pm On Feb 13, 2024
hustla:
You need to present ID for this right? I need another one but age will cast me wink

Tried to apply online and I was asked for ID. I did get it in person at the rail station after showing my school ID
70 years old man 😂
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by lavida001: 7:13pm On Feb 13, 2024
claremont:
Goat meat with the skin on, not the UK version. I heard there is a place in Peckham where they sell skin on goat meat, but I have never had the time to investigate.
I don miss age mo awo meat 😭
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hustla(m): 8:01pm On Feb 13, 2024
lavida001:
70 years old man 😂
lipsrsealed
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hustla(m): 8:01pm On Feb 13, 2024
lavida001:
When I see fufu for Woolwich na then I realise say no be uk I de
I buy fufu yesterday for Enfield area

wink
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Nobody: 8:06pm On Feb 13, 2024
hustla:
I still have my Uni ID, should be able to still do it smiley
If your 🆔 neva expire,it worth you paying £30 for the Railcard and you get 1/3 of your rail fares especially if you travel outside London where train ticket cost over £40 for a trip
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 8:15pm On Feb 13, 2024
claremont:
Goat meat with the skin on, not the UK version. I heard there is a place in Peckham where they sell skin on goat meat, but I have never had the time to investigate.
We get a portion of whole goat, shared with another goat hungry family..........🔪🔪 🐐🐐🐐
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hustla(m): 8:29pm On Feb 13, 2024
Phenmeson:
If your 🆔 neva expire,it worth you paying £30 for the Railcard and you get 1/3 of your rail fares especially if you travel outside London where train ticket cost over £40 for a trip
Absolutely

Forgot my rail card some days ago and I had to pay £32 extra. embarassed
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Nobody: 8:35pm On Feb 13, 2024
hustla:
Absolutely

Forgot my rail card some days ago and I had to pay £32 extra. embarassed
Some stations allow you to travel or may sell you full price ticket but ask you to send the ticket and your Railcard to the customer service. They will refund you excess you paid for the ticket.
That benefit is only once ooo
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hustla(m): 8:39pm On Feb 13, 2024
Phenmeson:
Some stations allow you to travel or may sell you full price ticket but ask you to send the ticket and your Railcard to the customer service. They will refund you excess you paid for the ticket.
That benefit is only once ooo
Choi, they didnt give me the option to send the ticket .. I should have raised a dispute with Amex sef..
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