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Fred2020:
What drives visa sponsorship is more often how skilled employers perceive you to be. The course you had your masters in ia often not the driving factor.

So you'll find a lot of nigerians who did their masters in a field many consider very strong in the labour market but due to the perceived lack of experience or weak experience, they couldnt break into their preferred sector and instead went into the care where experience is often not required for the job and sponsorship.

Also take note the skilled worker visa implies you have certain skill, which is what the homeoffice scrutinises when they issue the SW visa. An employer is unlikely to offer you a sponsored job when you have no experience or skill in that sector.

For instance, I am sponsored in a niche sector of financial services as a finance professional. Not many immigrants get sponsored here, because the UK has a lot of labour and expertise in this area and it is not an occupation short on candidates.

However, I was quite fortunate to have worked on certain projects while in Nigeria that was very close to projects my employer was embarking on back then. So, they were keen on having me on board. Note, I have no degree in accountancy or any related finance field - neither from the UK ot Nigeria.

So, I'll advise you to focus on a masters that complements your sellable experience or skill.

As the salary threshold keeps rising, so also will exployers expect more in terms of the skills or experience candidates seeking to be sponsored should bring to the table.

Osprey101:
Keep it running cos your bank will be contacted and you can be asked by UKVI to provide updated statement

Altern8tor:
For teaching purposes u mean? Although I also applied for a nursing course,, I don't know if embargo on nurses will be lifted in the nearest future

Osprey101:
VISA alert!!!!!
Congratulations to me 🎉 🎉 🎉


Biometrics July 1
Decision July 9

Osprey101:
VISA alert!!!!!
Congratulations to me 🎉 🎉 🎉


Biometrics July 1
Decision July 9

Thoniaagirl:
Congratulations!!!

Was it Priority?
What documents did you submit?

004gist:
Am particularly interested in the accounting aspects.

Did u learn any tool like sage or xero?

abuhusna1:
One candid advise from me to you guys is if you are not studying stem in the UK just look elsewhere in Europe. They blocked almost all path ways to permanent residence and if your course is international business and co look else where

Fred2020:
No, never used either

004gist:
Yes the Xero and sometimes Xero Me software is very common. Although I am not into finance, but I use the app. I have worked for 3 multinational companies in the in the UK. They all used it for payroll, payslips, timesheets, and expenses claim.

And they like employment hero for HR duties.

Cos most ask if u know this softwares.

Wusedamola:
Hello everyone, pls I need a little advice. Is there any problem if you wait for a lil while (like 3 weeks) after getting the CAS from the school before the visa application.

I'm asking because I received just yesterday and today, the school wants to know if I have applied for the visa. But I think there is still time because it's for October admission

@Justwise pls I need a guru opinion

Thoniaagirl:
Don’t worry about the emails you are receiving from the school.
It is stated on your CAS the validity period. I think it’s valid upto 6months.

004gist:
Cos most ask if u know this softwares.

Wusedamola:
Hello everyone, pls I need a little advice. Is there any problem if you wait for a lil while (like 3 weeks) after getting the CAS from the school before the visa application.

I'm asking because I received just yesterday and today, the school wants to know if I have applied for the visa. But I think there is still time because it's for October admission

@Justwise pls I need a guru opinion

ehemwhy:
Anyone going to the University of Gloucestershire? I received my CAS yesterday

Facile162:
i received empty NSF mail without requesting for additional document, please what could be wrong

milekhuoba7:
Congratulations!!!
Please what type of visa is it? Because I did my biometric on 3rd of July.

Visa Application: 29th June
Biometrics: 2nd July
Decision: 10th July

Standard

11 years study Gap
1 Canada Visa denial

No interview
No request for additional document.

Congratulations to me.

God did it

justwise:
Reply to tell them when you will be putting in your application