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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by directonpc(m): 1:18pm On Apr 02, 2024
Jamesclooney:
I use the below website for dummy Flight reservation for visa purposes. Paid approx 30usd via PayPal. Once visa is approved, you can then buy the real ticket.

https://flyinghelpline.com/
Any testimony of using this with German visa?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Jamesclooney: 1:41pm On Apr 02, 2024
directonpc:
Any testimony of using this with German visa?
Never applied for a German Schengen visa but used successfully for Netherlands and Portugal in the past. I see no reason why it shouldn’t work though as it’s a valid reservation. Those agents have their ways of making the flight booking.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by directonpc(m): 2:04pm On Apr 02, 2024
Jamesclooney:
Never applied for a German Schengen visa but used successfully for Netherlands and Portugal in the past. I see no reason why it shouldn’t work though as it’s a valid reservation. Those agents have their ways of making the flight booking.
Okay. Thank you.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Samguine: 5:14pm On Apr 02, 2024
directonpc:
Thank you.

It's a Business visit visa.

Are those tickets fully refundable?
To ticket, Rynair, 28 Pounds. Non-refundable.
Fro, Lufthansa, 89 Euros, about 50% refundable
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jum33: 5:42pm On Apr 02, 2024
hello all ,for those that renew their passport lately ,how long does it take now to get the renewed passport .And if i apply now wen likely will i get my capturing and biometric booking .Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Spanishmario(m): 6:38pm On Apr 02, 2024
I need contact of reliable cargo company needed…Uk to Lagos✈️✈️✈️
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by mizGene(f): 6:45pm On Apr 02, 2024
Mellady:
Good evening all, please can uk residents(non British passport holders?) get UK-issued EHICs for travel insurance when travelling to EU countries?
Yes you can apply for it (I think NHS SBS). Did mine a couple of years back, it took months to arrive so don't count on it if you are looking for a quick solution for visa application.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by lavida001: 7:08pm On Apr 02, 2024
Anyone listening to that black American space on X 😂
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by ReesheesuKnack: 9:03pm On Apr 02, 2024
Tryurbest:
I no dey wine you ooo. It is real. You can go ahead and apply for your visa if CoS issuance is delayed by the Home Office. You only need to explain why you have applied for visa without the CoS
This is the more confusing.
‘If CoS issuance is delayed by the HO’.
Does the home office have a definitive time frame to issue a CoS (irrespective of circumstances)?

Out of curiosity… what visa category did you apply for, and from which category which has these rules you talk about?
We learn everyday. It would be good to learn from you.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by pushup: 9:18pm On Apr 02, 2024
Hi guys. Is this new free childcare for children from 9 months old public funded?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by NewT123: 9:59pm On Apr 02, 2024
Hello guys, I want to apply for visit visa for my mother-inlaw. She is of working age and still works in Nigeria. Please I have a few question

1. Can I apply to sponsor her fully?
2. If yes, what is the minimum savings I must have in my bank account?
3. How many months bank statements will I have to tender?
4. Does she has to provide her bank statement since I am sponsoring her?
5.what reason can I give as her reason for visit. I have kids
6. How long do I have to state she is going to stay? I actually want her to stay 6months
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Viruses: 10:34pm On Apr 02, 2024
NewT123:
Hello guys, I want to apply for visit visa for my mother-inlaw. She is of working age and still works in Nigeria. Please I have a few question

1. Can I apply to sponsor her fully?
2. If yes, what is the minimum savings I must have in my bank account?
3. How many months bank statements will I have to tender?
4. Does she has to provide her bank statement since I am sponsoring her?
5.what reason can I give as her reason for visit. I have kids
6. How long do I have to state she is going to stay? I actually want her to stay 6months
1. Yes
2. £1,500 upwards depending on duration of stay
3. Minimum of 3 preferred
4. Yes...very important as she is a working
5. Tell us the reason for which she is coming, we can then tweak
6. 3 weeks

Note: as she is working class, the application will be considered on her merit, not your merit i.e even though you are the sponsor, she needs to show evidence of financial independence and ties to her home country. And as she will stay 6 months, her next visa application might be affected as her absence from work for 6 months during her previous visit might raise eye brows. But it's rare to get a visa once and be denied subsequently. The first one is always the difficult one.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Zahra29: 12:35am On Apr 03, 2024
pushup:
Hi guys. Is this new free childcare for children from 9 months old public funded?
Yes.

It's the same eligibility criteria as the original 30hrs funded places, it's just the age range that has been expanded.

From gov.uk:
Your immigration status
To be eligible for free childcare for working parents, you (and your partner if you have one) must have a National Insurance number.

The person who applies must also have at least one of the following:

British or Irish citizenship
settled or pre-settled status, or you have applied and you’re waiting for a decision
permission to access public funds - your UK residence card will tell you if you cannot do this
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by mayowa94: 12:40am On Apr 03, 2024
Viruses:
1. Yes
2. £1,500 upwards depending on duration of stay
3. Minimum of 3 preferred
4. Yes...very important as she is a working
5. Tell us the reason for which she is coming, we can then tweak
6. 3 weeks

Note: as she is working class, the application will be considered on her merit, not your merit i.e even though you are the sponsor, she needs to show evidence of financial independence and ties to her home country. And as she will stay 6 months, her next visa application might be affected as her absence from work for 6 months during her previous visit might raise eye brows. But it's rare to get a visa once and be denied subsequently. The first one is always the difficult one.
Can you help with a reason if my mother is coming to help with kid?
Also if the visa is granted, will I book a return ticket within 3 weeks or I can book for 5months?

Thank you
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by NewT123: 7:42am On Apr 03, 2024
Viruses:
1. Yes
2. £1,500 upwards depending on duration of stay
3. Minimum of 3 preferred
4. Yes...very important as she is a working
5. Tell us the reason for which she is coming, we can then tweak
6. 3 weeks

Note: as she is working class, the application will be considered on her merit, not your merit i.e even though you are the sponsor, she needs to show evidence of financial independence and ties to her home country. And as she will stay 6 months, her next visa application might be affected as her absence from work for 6 months during her previous visit might raise eye brows. But it's rare to get a visa once and be denied subsequently. The first one is always the difficult one.
Thanks bros
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by pushup: 8:08am On Apr 03, 2024
Zahra29:
Yes.

It's the same eligibility criteria as the original 30hrs funded places, it's just the age range that has been expanded.

From gov.uk:
Your immigration status
To be eligible for free childcare for working parents, you (and your partner if you have one) must have a National Insurance number.

The person who applies must also have at least one of the following:

British or Irish citizenship
settled or pre-settled status, or you have applied and you’re waiting for a decision
permission to access public funds - your UK residence card will tell you if you cannot do this
Thank you. Actually I meant Flying Start in Wales. This has been on for a while but they added more locations recently because it is not for the whole of Wales. It's usually 2 hours a day from what I have been told
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 8:13am On Apr 03, 2024
@house... seeking advice here.

Wondering if anyone has been involved in something similar and how they sorted it.

Got a pending insurance claim with Marshmallow (2nd post abt them today). They asked for v5c and other docs which I supplied.
Recently moved and changed my addresses including my driving licence and that on my policy (paid the admin fee), however totally forgot the v5c.

They came back and said the underwriters said I have to pay an extra prenium of £286 due to 'an issue' with my address. After enquiry, it's the v5c which bears my old address. I find this rather annoying as that had no bearing on my insurance prenium or cost in the first place and it was correct at the point of taking on the insurance. I am not in the mood to pay that extra and seeking means of resolution.

I also set up a royal mail redirection service just incase I missed any address change and I've been there a number of times to check so should have any mail sat there.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 9:35am On Apr 03, 2024
jedisco:
@house... seeking advice here.

Wondering if anyone has been involved in something similar and how they sorted it.

Got a pending insurance claim with Marshmallow (2nd post abt them today). They asked for v5c and other docs which I supplied.
Recently moved and changed my addresses including my driving licence and that on my policy (paid the admin fee), however totally forgot the v5c.

They came back and said the underwriters said I have to pay an extra prenium of £286 due to 'an issue' with my address. After enquiry, it's the v5c which bears my old address. I find this rather annoying as that had no bearing on my insurance prenium or cost in the first place and it was correct at the point of taking on the insurance. I am not in the mood to pay that extra and seeking means of resolution.

I also set up a royal mail redirection service just incase I missed any address change and I've been there a number of times to check so should have any mail sat there.
Send your insurance company a letter detailing everything + highlighting your change of address etc etc

Also request a deadlock letter on their position and inform them you would be escalating this incident to the financial ombudsman.......

Sit down and wait ........😀
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by ReesheesuKnack: 12:12pm On Apr 03, 2024
Lexusgs430:
Send your insurance company a letter detailing everything + highlighting your change of address etc etc

Also request a deadlock letter on their position and inform them you would be escalating this incident to the financial ombudsman.......

Sit down and wait ........😀
I hear the voices of Dean Dunham & Daniel Barnett combined in this response. Nice one!
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Lexusgs430: 12:20pm On Apr 03, 2024
ReesheesuKnack:
I hear the voices of Dean Dunham & Daniel Barnett combined in this response. Nice one!
I only learn from the best .........😜

LEARN from the
BEST
COACH

.,......😁
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Flamemignon1(m): 2:13pm On Apr 03, 2024
Goodenoch:
What you're saying is illogical.

Christians believe Muslims are going to hell and Muslims think Christians are going to hell, for being unbelievers/heathens etc etc.

Does that mean Christian doctors should be banned from treating Muslims or Muslims should be banned from treating Christians on the basis of a blanket assumption that they will be unable to treat them well?

Even the example you're citing doesn't gel with your claim. Did Jesus interacting with offenders mean that he didn't consider them offenders?

I don't share the guy's views but the argument he's making about the profound discriminatory effects this will have against religious people is valid, and as we have seen time and time again policies like this that start always extend into more thought policing and fascism down the line.
Two words "Kim Davis"
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by missjekyll: 2:28pm On Apr 03, 2024
My people , see o.
Let's try this , shall we

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Mamatukwas: 3:31pm On Apr 03, 2024
Quick question my people. The transfer fee your charged for a balance transfer card is prorated over the zero interest period yes? Not charged up front?

Also is 3- 3.9% transfer fee charge too high?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Bourne007(m): 3:49pm On Apr 03, 2024
Yes, that's correct .. . prorated over the zero interest period.

Charges are typically 3% to 5% so it's within

Mamatukwas:
Quick question my people. The transfer fee your charged for a balance transfer card is prorated over the zero interest period yes? Not charged up front?

Also is 3- 3.9% transfer fee charge too high?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by hermetic: 4:08pm On Apr 03, 2024
Greetings everyone, Please I need your help. I created an online survey to be used as an assignment (Market analysis) in my course. 10 questions, will take less than 5 minutes.

The deadline is before noon Monday week, I am aiming for at least 50 responses. Ejo, biko please come to my aid.


Here is is the link to the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WPZMHS3

Thanks!

If it’s not too much to ask, please like this post so I can have an idea of the number of responses I’m getting.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Mamatukwas: 4:20pm On Apr 03, 2024
Bourne007:
Yes, that's correct .. . prorated over the zero interest period.

Charges are typically 3% to 5% so it's within
Okay great. Thank you.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Viruses: 4:31pm On Apr 03, 2024
mayowa94:
Can you help with a reason if my mother is coming to help with kid?
Also if the visa is granted, will I book a return ticket within 3 weeks or I can book for 5months?

Thank you
This is what I used for mine:
She is coming to visit my family including her grandchild(ren) whom she has not seen for over x years since they left Nigeria/were born.

Book tickets for her actual travel dates
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goodenoch: 5:00pm On Apr 03, 2024
Mamatukwas:
Quick question my people. The transfer fee your charged for a balance transfer card is prorated over the zero interest period yes? Not charged up front?

Also is 3- 3.9% transfer fee charge too high?
No o it’s paid upfront at the point of transferring the balance from the other card, then there’s no interest as long as minimum payments are met for the period specified.

Edit: from looking at this it appears that the fee will be added onto the balance being transferred, so I guess you can say it’s pro-rated since it’ll be paid off alongside the original balance:
https://www.moneysupermarket.com/credit-cards/what-is-a-balance-transfer/
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Viruses:
Lexusgs430:
I only learn from the best .........😜

LEARN from the
BEST
COACH

.,......😁
Tarr...

According to funny set of people all this information is freely available online 🫢
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Odedenshi1(m): 5:21pm On Apr 03, 2024
Hello everyone,

Can anyone kindly advise on a suitable LISA. I have seen moneybox, Tembo and a few others…
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by AgentXxx(m): 5:48pm On Apr 03, 2024
Isn’t this just for those visiting? Abi there is something I am not understanding. 🤔
missjekyll:
My people , see o.
Let's try this , shall we
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Mamatukwas: 6:07pm On Apr 03, 2024
Goodenoch:
No o it’s paid upfront at the point of transferring the balance from the other card, then there’s no interest as long as minimum payments are met for the period specified.

Edit: from looking at this it appears that the fee will be added onto the balance being transferred, so I guess you can say it’s pro-rated since it’ll be paid off alongside the original balance:
https://www.moneysupermarket.com/credit-cards/what-is-a-balance-transfer/
Thank you Oga
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