₦airaland Forum

rock86:
The laziness and pessimism is rubbing off on me even. I have started complaining about little things. I think it's a culture thing for people here to complain and act "unambitious"..

Then as for Nigerians having my back, no, I actively avoid them now. If possible I wil avoid myself too. I've seen enough Shege and bad belle from them cos how can you be 30years in this country and be threatened by my existence, when I haven't even spent 6 months? The attitude is scary AF, I am well received by others from other countries so I better stay away and interact from afar

There are very good Nigerians in the uk. See human behaviour is same everywhere even those other countries you’re talking about wait until you meet terrible ones then you’ll understand that humans are same cos that’s what makes us humans. Just be open minded and when you locate good people whether they are Nigerians or not then build good relationships cos humans are still the greatest resource you can have. Trauma is what makes people behave badly and their bitter experiences in life so just move on and be yourself to be nice to others so others don’t complain about you too.

As bad as you think Nigerians are there are info only your fellow Nigerians can give you that no other nationality in this uk will give and this thread or forum is one great example so take advantage whenever you come across very good Nigerians who are as ambitious and optimistic as you are and yes I have met so many like that in the uk.

Goke7:
There are very good Nigerians in the uk. See human behaviour is same everywhere even those other countries you’re talking about wait until you meet terrible ones then you’ll understand that humans are same cos that’s what makes us humans. Just be open minded and when you locate good people whether they are Nigerians or not then build good relationships cos humans are still the greatest resource you can have. Trauma is what makes people behave badly and their bitter experiences in life so just move on and be yourself to be nice to others so others don’t complain about you too.

As bad as you think Nigerians are there are info only your fellow Nigerians can give you that no other nationality in this uk will give and this thread or forum is one great example so take advantage whenever you come across very good Nigerians who are as ambitious and optimistic as you are and yes I have met so many like that in the uk.

Thank you bro. I appreciate.

My Ogas here. Una well done I just want to enquire about an issue. I have done my evisa on the evisa platform since however, when I logged in into it now, I discovered that apart from the submitted evisa done and already completed, there is another form at the upper part of the page saying link your evisa to your account. What does that means please? Am I to do another application or what. Thanks

A friend applied for COS update 4 months ago, after a a week he was asked to send salary evidence, he sent his payslip and contract and letting them know the company made a salary error of £23.8 instead of £23.816.
3weeks later his employer was contacted and employer adjusted the COS certificate. After another 3 weeks they sent a letter to employer again asking that is it £11.90 @ 37.5 hours, his employer responded and said if £11.45 @ 40hrs which makes a total of £23,816 annually.
It been 3 months since the employer replied nothing heard about the application. Has anyone experienced this long delay of 4months on skilled job in health and care?
should my friend be worried about the outcome?
NB: he has resumed his role.

Seynex01:
A friend applied for COS update 4 months ago, after a a week he was asked to send salary evidence, he sent his payslip and contract and letting them know the company made a salary error of £23.8 instead of £23.816.
3weeks later his employer was contacted and employer adjusted the COS certificate. After another 3 weeks they sent a letter to employer again asking that is it £11.90 @ 37.5 hours, his employer responded and said if £11.45 @ 40hrs which makes a total of £23,816 annually.
It been 3 months since the employer replied nothing heard about the application. Has anyone experienced this long delay of 4months on skilled job in health and care?
should my friend be worried about the outcome?
NB: he has resumed his role.

This friend would have to await the outcome...... Nobody here could give you the answer(s) you seek......

The delay could be due to a host of reasons....

- Excessive workload....
- Verification process....
- Employer's status check....

Etc etc etc.....

rock86:
The laziness and pessimism is rubbing off on me even. I have started complaining about little things. I think it's a culture thing for people here to complain and act "unambitious"..

Then as for Nigerians having my back, no, I actively avoid them now. If possible I wil avoid myself too. I've seen enough Shege and bad belle from them cos how can you be 30years in this country and be threatened by my existence, when I haven't even spent 6 months? The attitude is scary AF, I am well received by others from other countries so I better stay away and interact from afar

I can relate to the "how can you be 30years in this country and be threatened by my existence, when I haven't even spent 6 months?"

I know one who is almost 40 years in the UK but act like she is in a competition with someone who came a year ago.

Nevertheless, there are good Nigerians in UK. Observe and filter them.

Please I’m traveling from Nigeria to Newcastle-Uk , and I’m planning to use Emirates. Will I need a transit visa in Dubia because stopover is at Dubia and from Dubia to Newcastle-uk

Midex88:
My Ogas here. Una well done I just want to enquire about an issue. I have done my evisa on the evisa platform since however, when I logged in into it now, I discovered that apart from the submitted evisa done and already completed, there is another form at the upper part of the page saying link your evisa to your account. What does that means please? Am I to do another application or what. Thanks

I think it’s asking you to now link the evisa to your ukvi account. Your ukvi account is the one you use either your brp or passport number to log in.

Goke7:
I think it’s asking you to now link the evisa to your ukvi account. Your ukvi account is the one you use either your brp or passport number to log in.

I usually use my brp to login

Midex88:
I usually use my brp to login

Add your valid and current passport as another identity document so you can begin to use your passport number to log in as the Brp is expiring.

British citizenship after 4 years?
Someone came to the UK in 2016 as a student. Then completed their studies 4 years later in 2021. They immediately got Global Talent visa.

With Global Talent Visa, ILR was done after 3 years.
12 months later, is that individual eligible to apply for citizenship?

Does the 5-year rule still count for this individual? Will part of the 4 years spent as a student count in any way?

Or does this individual need to wait another year (2 years on ILR) before they can apply for citizenship?

Anyone with any experience at all? Please help.

Zahra29:
Explain that you didn't start living together until you got married.

Evidence of relationship in addition to whatsapp messages:
- photographs of both of you, also with friends and family, spread over the dating period to wedding
- cards exchanged e..g birthdays, anniversaries etc


Evidence of marriage:
- marriage certificate
- letters of correspondence and utility bills with the same address
- joint accounts/ evidence of shared financial responsibilities
-

Thank you!

JustAPasserBy:
British citizenship after 4 years?
ILR was done after 3 years.
12 months later, is that individual eligible to apply for citizenship?

Post ILR, the no of years spent on any type of leave is irrelevant, it only matters when counting down to ILR. What matters for citizenship application is the 12 months spent in the UK after ILR. So yes the person can apply for citizenship.

BeckyB1:
I can relate to the "how can you be 30years in this country and be threatened by my existence, when I haven't even spent 6 months?"

I know one who is almost 40 years in the UK but act like she is in a competition with someone who came a year ago.

Nevertheless, there are good Nigerians in UK. Observe and filter them.

Yes you are right. It could be extremely painful when your own is antagonistic. Like, it's weakening sef but I'm over it now.

Whatever Lexusgs430 said about Credit cards are true. They can ruin someone

rock86:
The laziness and pessimism is rubbing off on me even. I have started complaining about little things. I think it's a culture thing for people here to complain and act "unambitious"..

Then as for Nigerians having my back, no, I actively avoid them now. If possible I wil avoid myself too. I've seen enough Shege and bad belle from them cos how can you be 30years in this country and be threatened by my existence, when I haven't even spent 6 months? The attitude is scary AF, I am well received by others from other countries so I better stay away and interact from afar

STFU!!!

ehizario2012:
STFU!!!

Stay pained, I am always happy at your frustrations

I am new in UK, is there any Nigerian group you can introduce me to?

Goke7:
There are very good Nigerians in the uk. See human behaviour is same everywhere even those other countries you’re talking about wait until you meet terrible ones then you’ll understand that humans are same cos that’s what makes us humans. Just be open minded and when you locate good people whether they are Nigerians or not then build good relationships cos humans are still the greatest resource you can have. Trauma is what makes people behave badly and their bitter experiences in life so just move on and be yourself to be nice to others so others don’t complain about you too.

As bad as you think Nigerians are there are info only your fellow Nigerians can give you that no other nationality in this uk will give and this thread or forum is one great example so take advantage whenever you come across very good Nigerians who are as ambitious and optimistic as you are and yes I have met so many like that in the uk.

Kingkom:
I am a Catholic and it doesn't work like that in the Catholic church. I am still talking to people though. Thank you for your input.

If there is enough time, you can consider participating in a Thrift cycle, this is a good way to help people generate the visa fees, mortgage etc at 0%apr.

Hope it works out for you

Caveat - only try it with reliable people with regular income.

Jannyfranc:
I am new in UK, is there any Nigerian group you can introduce me to?

I’ll say just be open minded towards people in the community where you live and don’t be in a hurry to make friends, study people well before you commit. Even from your workplace you can meet very good Nigerians which has been my experience.

Depending on where you live look for associations or groups where people of colour meet and size them up or observe them for a while with time you’ll begin to filter and see one or two people of like minds, then you continue from there. Above all stick around on this thread you’ll get many pointers here. Hope this helps

Maleekplus234:
Quick question house!

Would £800 for a studio or one bedroom apartment around Coventry and Birmingham be considered too expensive? (With or without bills included)

Use the main renting sites and do some internet research to get yourself an idea of rents and an overview of locations.

E.g. https://www.openrent.co.uk/properties-to-rent/coventry?bedrooms_min=0&bedrooms_max=1&viewingProperty=7

£800 in Birmingham would be a really good deal.
Depending on where you work/attend school/play, it is a good idea to live in Coventry and take the bus in to Brum. It's really close - Coventry would effectively be part of a Greater Birmingham if the conurbation was allowed

rock86:
The laziness and pessimism is rubbing off on me even. I have started complaining about little things. I think it's a culture thing for people here to complain and act "unambitious"..

Then as for Nigerians having my back, no, I actively avoid them now . If possible I wil avoid myself too. I've seen enough Shege and bad belle from them cos how can you be 30years in this country and be threatened by my existence, when I haven't even spent 6 months? The attitude is scary AF, I am well received by others from other countries so I better stay away and interact from afar

You're living in delusion . This website is called nairaland.com for a reason.

Kingkom:
I am a Catholic and it doesn't work like that in the Catholic church. I am still talking to people though. Thank you for your input.

Do ypu attend the african mass in your community? If you attend and you are active. You can talk to the priest but if you have not been active that is where the problem is.

Jannyfranc:
I am new in UK, is there any Nigerian group you can introduce me to?

start from your church or mosque.

terrymason:
I'm on a student visa which expires Jan 30th... My wife has an opportunity for a sponsorship in a care sector. Does she need to write an ielt english exam or can her transcript been used when applying for the sponsorship?

Help oh

terrymason:
Help oh

She may need to write IELTs - best option.

If she had a degree from a Nigerian Uni that was taught in English, she may be able to get a letter from the university stating that English was her language of instruction. Then she will need to send her docs to UK -NARIC (think they call it ECCTIS nowadays) for a comparability assessment. They can give her a certificate to demonstrate her knowledge of English.

If I was the one, I will quickly register for, and write IELTS. The IELTS bar for that visa category is actually low, and not insurmountable.

Best luck to your wife.

ukay2:
It is mainly for those that have purchased their houses and are still using the LISA accounts for contributions....

Fair enough. At that point, considering should also be made to SIPPs too (sounds like I'm preaching to the converted). UK has relatively generous saving schemes though pay lags its Englisg-speaking western companions

rock86:
Then as for Nigerians having my back, no, I actively avoid them now. If possible I wil avoid myself too. I've seen enough Shege and bad belle from them cos how can you be 30years in this country and be threatened by my existence, when I haven't even spent 6 months? The attitude is scary AF, I am well received by others from other countries so I better stay away and interact from afar

I left out the first paragraph cos I'm not keen on delving into such statements. If you think they're lazt and unambitious, look around and ask yourself how this country came about. There is a reason they appear the way they do. The questions you should ve asking is why?

Regarding Nigerians, now you're in the UK, you'd see the general narrative on Nairaland about the west does not match reality. I have done quite well in this country and it would definitely not have been without the support of the Nigerian clique I have. Sharing similar upbringing, we connect effortlessly. Also, it's important to avoid living in a cocoon and connect with the wider society. As someone said, it would do you well to look beyond skin colour or nationality when interracting with humans.

Zahra29:
In other news, I came across a story that the Nigerian government is to launch an investigation into civil servants receiving salaries from abroad. I hope you're not "among them" lol
(Issa joke oh)

Hehe.. not surprised and I don't think its a joke. My first interraction with you here was when you disparaged healthcare workers of Nigerian origin.


I am very much 'among them'. There is only one way to find out- I can give you the details of where I worked back home. In the same vein, you can also contact the hmrc and ask if my investments in Nigeria are taxable.

Interesting how this was missed. Net migration for last year revised to almost a million. Seriously, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak should be knighted. I only hope many students who came with dependents are not shafted.

I can't wait for Kier Starmer to boast how he's halved net migration by bringing it down to a sustainable 300 - 500k a year in record time.

I believe a good enduring takeaway from all this is that the populace would slowly be desensitised to migration. These days, all the main political parties are no longer talking of reducing migration to 'tens of thousands'.
In other news, I gather work in the care sector is becoming more available. Can those working in care update us.

jedisco:
Hehe.. not surprised and I don't think its a joke. My first interraction with you here was when you disparaged healthcare workers of Nigerian origin.


I am very much 'among them'. There is only one way to find out- I can give you the details of where I worked back home. In the same vein, you can also contact the hmrc and ask if my investments in Nigeria are taxable.

Lol, really

My first interaction with you here was when you disparaged Brits as lazy and uneducated/not interested in further education.

If you say you are "among them", then there's no need for further investigation, especially during this busy run up to Christmas 🙄