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elengine:
Please I need help as I begin to prepare for Life in the UK test. Has anyone done it recently and can you please send the link to the materials? Please save a soul

You can try using this material. I use it in the past & it really help me goodluck!

https://lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk/

Ireland set to sign repatriation pact with Nigeria.....

So those hoping to apply for asylum in Ireland, seems that route is now casted......

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/09/04/ireland-set-to-join-eu-nigeria-migrant-returns-pact/

ubby26:
My people.

Greetings please.

Please very urgent.

I traveled to Nigeria with my new born and used an emergency travel certificate. I had also added her to my visa which was approved before leaving.

I did her passport in Nigeria and I have been trying to update her UKVI account with her passport details as we are flying back to UK on Sunday, however, this has been difficult as after clicking the "add details" on her account and it opens the UKVI ID app, I am unable to progress beyond that point.

It's been 2 days I have been trying, my husband in the UK has been calling the customer service to complain but they keep saying we should continue trying, that there was a problem with the page maybe due to traffic.

Please guys, I have already booked flight with BA and trying to contact their customer service to know if this would not be a problem when boarding.

I have generated their share codes and their evisa is linked to their UKVI account.

I don't want issues with border control. What else can I do please.

You will need to send the child’s passport by post to their address in Liverpool if I remember correctly to have it updated, you will not be able to add it online, the Customer Expert should have inform you of this. There should not be an issue with Border Control, we were in similar situation around April this year and there was no issue.

Lexusgs430:
Ireland set to sign repatriation pact with Nigeria.....

So those hoping to apply for asylum in Ireland, seems that route is now casted......

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/09/04/ireland-set-to-join-eu-nigeria-migrant-returns-pact/

everywhere blur 😶‍🌫️

O ti cast!

Kcey3p:
Good afternoon, everyone. Please, I sincerely need your advice and guidance.
My husband and I came to the UK in 2023. Unfortunately, my husband resumed his studies quite late, which affected his academic schedule. As a result, he had to resit some of his papers, and this eventually caused him to submit his final project late.
Because of the delay, we were unable to apply for the Post-Study Work (Graduate) visa within the required period. Instead, we applied for Further Leave to Remain (FLR).
After my husband graduated, we later applied for the Graduate/PSW visa, but unfortunately, the application was refused on the grounds that he was no longer eligible. We appealed the decision, but about a week later, we also submitted an FLR application after applying for a fee waiver.
After approximately one month, the fee waiver was granted. Our lawyer subsequently withdrew the appeal, and shortly afterwards, my husband's share code stopped showing his right to work.
We contacted the Home Office, and we were told that although my husband does not currently have the right to work or study, he can remain in the UK while his FLR application is being considered.
His FLR application has now been pending for about five months. During this period, he has been unable to work. His employer requested a share code, but he could not generate one because of his current immigration status.
We are now trying to decide what the best option is for our family. We are considering:
Relocating to another country through work or study.
Finding a job, possibly with the NHS or another organisation, that can provide visa sponsorship for my husband.
My husband is an accountant with eight years of professional experience. He also has an MBA in Financial Management and an MSc in Financial Technology (FinTech), which he obtained in the UK.
He has now been unable to work for about five months, and this situation has been extremely difficult for our family. Thankfully, I am still working, but supporting the family alone has not been easy, especially with children.
Please, if anyone has been in a similar situation or has genuine knowledge of UK immigration, skilled-worker sponsorship, or possible options in another country, I would sincerely appreciate your advice.
We would really like to know what options are realistically available to us at this point and what steps we should consider taking while we wait for the Home Office to make a decision on his application.
Thank you so much in advance for your advice, encouragement, and any helpful information.

The prisons I hear still give sponsorship for those who want to work there so you may want to look at that as well in addition to earlier suggestions on Masters of research or PhD but I hear if your current status is FLR it may not fly for fresh study applications.

Please let your alternative option to move to other countries be your main focus now. The US is tough but your husband’s professional experience if he also has some awards could be a good candidate for the 01 visa or try to get another study visa to Canada preferably a masters I’ll suggest may be you this time and if you have healthcare experience get into the Canada pool as you study for a possible Permanent residency (they still gave 3500 people this week)

jedisco:
Shocking video on Reform. I wonder if this would sink him or just be another scandal.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXut3s90rUI?si=HrvA3p_7UlIQ7jP3

There is nothing shocking about this video, Reform political party is a sham and many know this, this is a replica of MAGA and videos like this does not shock anyone anymore

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me. God bless you. He has decided to look into pursuing a Master’s by Research in Australia and Canada.

Goke7:
The prisons I hear still give sponsorship for those who want to work there so you may want to look at that as well in addition to earlier suggestions on Masters of research or PhD but I hear if your current status is FLR it may not fly for fresh study applications.

Please let your alternative option to move to other countries be your main focus now. The US is tough but your husband’s professional experience if he also has some awards could be a good candidate for the 01 visa or try to get another study visa to Canada preferably a masters I’ll suggest may be you this time and if you have healthcare experience get into the Canada pool as you study for a possible Permanent residency (they still gave 3500 people this week)

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me. God bless you. He has decided to look into pursuing a Master’s by Research in Australia and Canada.

Bourne007:
So sorry to hear about your ordeal .. . You could have asked for a study visa extension a for a resit exam. Unfortunately withdrawing the appeal brought that section 3C leave to an end losing the right to work. Solicitor should have known this.

HO has that habit of purposing delaying to frustrate these type of applications. Securing a Skilled Worker sponsorship (MRes / PhD / Global as well) is likely the best option you should consider thoroughly . It's difficult but not impossible.

I know firsthand how tough this road can be. I pray that God gives you the unwavering strength to get through this.

Sorry about your husband’s circumstance.

Please explore whatever options you need to explore very quickly before HO gets back on the FLR application. Most FLR applications nowadays are refused and applicants are placed on immigration bail where they will either need to leave the country voluntarily or apply for another visa within 14 days.

I can relate to his circumstance and I wish him best of luck and God’s favour.

Kcey3p:
Good afternoon, everyone. Please, I sincerely need your advice and guidance.
My husband and I came to the UK in 2023. Unfortunately, my husband resumed his studies quite late, which affected his academic schedule. As a result, he had to resit some of his papers, and this eventually caused him to submit his final project late.
Because of the delay, we were unable to apply for the Post-Study Work (Graduate) visa within the required period. Instead, we applied for Further Leave to Remain (FLR).
After my husband graduated, we later applied for the Graduate/PSW visa, but unfortunately, the application was refused on the grounds that he was no longer eligible. We appealed the decision, but about a week later, we also submitted an FLR application after applying for a fee waiver.
After approximately one month, the fee waiver was granted. Our lawyer subsequently withdrew the appeal, and shortly afterwards, my husband's share code stopped showing his right to work.
We contacted the Home Office, and we were told that although my husband does not currently have the right to work or study, he can remain in the UK while his FLR application is being considered.
His FLR application has now been pending for about five months. During this period, he has been unable to work. His employer requested a share code, but he could not generate one because of his current immigration status.
We are now trying to decide what the best option is for our family. We are considering:
Relocating to another country through work or study.
Finding a job, possibly with the NHS or another organisation, that can provide visa sponsorship for my husband.
My husband is an accountant with eight years of professional experience. He also has an MBA in Financial Management and an MSc in Financial Technology (FinTech), which he obtained in the UK.
He has now been unable to work for about five months, and this situation has been extremely difficult for our family. Thankfully, I am still working, but supporting the family alone has not been easy, especially with children.
Please, if anyone has been in a similar situation or has genuine knowledge of UK immigration, skilled-worker sponsorship, or possible options in another country, I would sincerely appreciate your advice.
We would really like to know what options are realistically available to us at this point and what steps we should consider taking while we wait for the Home Office to make a decision on his application.
Thank you so much in advance for your advice, encouragement, and any helpful information.

Lexusgs430:
Ireland set to sign repatriation pact with Nigeria.....

So those hoping to apply for asylum in Ireland, seems that route is now casted......

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/09/04/ireland-set-to-join-eu-nigeria-migrant-returns-pact/

Ireland has also just announced tighter citizenship rules - including an increase in the residency requirement from 5 to 8 years - which are expected to come into force by the end of the year and apply to everyone who hasn't yet applied for citizenship.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41907943.html

Zahra29:
Ireland has also just announced tighter citizenship rules - including an increase in the residency requirement from 5 to 8 years - which are expected to come into force by the end of the year and apply to everyone who hasn't yet applied for citizenship.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41907943.html

The noose is tightening....... Let the poor breath..... 😂

Dangote Refinery IPO is almost here..who is getting ready to buy?

The level of noise this IPO is generating is out of this planet

justwise:
Dangote Refinery IPO is almost here..who is getting ready to buy?

The level of noise this IPO is generating is out of this planet

The pricing is not as outlandish as I thought it would be, even taking current purchasing power in Naija into account.
And in fairness they've set the minimum participation really low (10 units). I honestly thought it would be somewhat more restricted than that.

All in all, I'd say a very good speculative opportunity, no better or worse than anything else on NGX.

Cyberknight:
The pricing is not as outlandish as I thought it would be, even taking current purchasing power in Naija into account.
And in fairness they've set the minimum participation really low (10 units). I honestly thought it would be somewhat more restricted than that.

All in all, I'd say a very good speculative opportunity, no better or worse than anything else on NGX.

My thoughts exactly, was looking at 800-1000 naira per share, though this is for the future, I’m not a fan of IPO hype, they drive the market price unnecessarily high, look at spaceX, struggling to live up to the hype. This is likely going to follow the same trajectory before it settles.

justwise:
Dangote Refinery IPO is almost here..who is getting ready to buy?

The level of noise this IPO is generating is out of this planet

Buy the hype, ride the hype, take profit....... 😂

Reenter when the price is diipped right...... 😁😉

Lexusgs430:
Buy the hype, ride the hype, take profit....... 😂

Reenter when the price is diipped right...... 😁😉

That literally is how it works.

Lexusgs430:
Buy the hype, ride the hype, take profit....... 😂

Reenter when the price is diipped right...... 😁😉

I think i will watch from aside on this, i will gamble on buying deep, the hype is far too tempting.

I can put the money into other dividend paying companies in Nigeria

Is the Home office and UK government, unnecessarily milking immigrants, during ILR process......

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/10/applicants-for-uk-citizenship-charged-more-than-five-times-the-admin-cost

Lexusgs430:
Is the Home office and UK government, unnecessarily milking immigrants, during ILR process......

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/10/applicants-for-uk-citizenship-charged-more-than-five-times-the-admin-cost

That has always been the case, i paid that amount for a family member last year, you will still pay for appointment and uploading documents

Zahra29:
Ireland has also just announced tighter citizenship rules - including an increase in the residency requirement from 5 to 8 years - which are expected to come into force by the end of the year and apply to everyone who hasn't yet applied for citizenship.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41907943.html

And so what shadow home secretary zahra mahmood

Lexusgs430:
Is the Home office and UK government, unnecessarily milking immigrants, during ILR process......

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/10/applicants-for-uk-citizenship-charged-more-than-five-times-the-admin-cost

At this stage, the whole visa process is an extortionate revenue generating scheme. The main advantage of the UK system is that the parameters are clearly laid out and its relatively quick.

Eitherway, we cry in peace. Afterall, Saudi Arabia does worse.

Updated data. Did discuss this here a while ago.


Indian nationals are leading the charge internationally, founding 684 new companies in the first half of the year, with more registered in Hillingdon than in any other Local Authority. Nigerian investors follow closely with 647 new incorporations, while Polish and Irish nationals also feature highly.

This shift reflects wider post-Brexit migration patterns. EU nationals now account for 49% of non-UK shareholders, down from 65% in 2016. Meanwhile, South Asian and African investors are stepping into the spotlight. The London market has long been an international one, but demand is steadily shifting into lower-value markets outside the capital, where growth in both house prices and rents has typically been strongest.

This year is closer than previous years. Who know, we might be number 1 soon.
Given the way this is counted, it definitely underestimates the numbers, as Nigerians who become citizens before acquiring BTLs would not be counted here. Also those who have rentals in their personal name (i.e. not via limited companies) would not be counted (to note, this cohort is becoming smaller). Finally I wonder if those on visas, who were initially counted but then ultimately become citizens, are still counted.

Ultimately I think most of the folks counted here as foreign will simply just be those on a visa or ILR, which makes it all the more impressive.

jedisco:
Updated data. Did discuss this here a while ago.


Indian nationals are leading the charge internationally, founding 684 new companies in the first half of the year, with more registered in Hillingdon than in any other Local Authority. Nigerian investors follow closely with 647 new incorporations, while Polish and Irish nationals also feature highly.

This shift reflects wider post-Brexit migration patterns. EU nationals now account for 49% of non-UK shareholders, down from 65% in 2016. Meanwhile, South Asian and African investors are stepping into the spotlight. The London market has long been an international one, but demand is steadily shifting into lower-value markets outside the capital, where growth in both house prices and rents has typically been strongest.

This year is closer than previous years. Who know, we might be number 1 soon.
Given the way this is counted, it definitely underestimates the numbers, as Nigerians who become citizens before acquiring BTLs would not be counted here. Also those who have rentals in their personal name (i.e. not via limited companies) would not be counted (to note, this cohort is becoming smaller). Finally I wonder if those on visas, who were initially counted but then ultimately become citizens, are still counted.

Ultimately I think most of the folks counted here as foreign will simply just be those on a visa or ILR, which makes it all the more impressive.

Interesting stats. One wonders if there's any way of parsing the stats to determine what percentage/number of the Nigerian citizen buy-to-letters are actually resident, perhaps recently arrived Nigerians with tales of hard grafting in the UK to build up savings and leverage them and what percentage/number are members/scions/affiliates of the politician class in Nigeria which has been evacuating its booty to foreign countries since time immemorial.

Cyberknight:
Interesting stats. One wonders if there's any way of parsing the stats to determine what percentage/number of the Nigerian citizen buy-to-letters are actually resident, perhaps recently arrived Nigerians with tales of hard grafting in the UK to build up savings and leverage them and what percentage/number are members/scions/affiliates of the politician class in Nigeria which has been evacuating its booty to foreign countries since time immemorial.

I did think about that but discounted it not being a significant factor due to the following reasons:

1. Following Brexit there was a significant rise in the number of Nigerians and Asians arriving in the UK, many of whom picked up decent paying roles in healthcare among others. The 2023-2025 period captured here does seem to rhyme with when a good number of such folks would have built enough stability locally to venture in. Though anecdotal, almost every Nigerian I know with a BTL company does fit this mould.

2. Eventhough being second seems like a huge thing here, the actual numbers do tell the true picture. It's just roughly 650 companies. Note that most of these companies have just been registered and perhaps would be subsequently closed down without making any purchase.

3. If we look at the remittances coming into Nigeria from the overseas diaspora, that has also significantly gone up of late. It's now over $20 billion annually. A good chunk of that comes from the UK, given the robust diaspora community we have there. Certainly the overseas remittances are not a fruit of stolen wealth from Nigeria, at least not directly. If you look at the total number of companies in 2 above and plot it out, then it's not surprising that a group that can send back such sums in remittances can also invest robustly. If black tax wasn't so significant, the numbers would have been more


4. I fail to see what significantly happened in 2023 that made Nigerian politicians more corrupt or made it easier for them to invest in the UK. They had been buying houses in the UK for decades even before the recent uptick. Hardly anything changed. There are no significant changes in Nigeria that'd account for such a steep rise

calmsuccess:
You will need to send the child’s passport by post to their address in Liverpool if I remember correctly to have it updated, you will not be able to add it online, the Customer Expert should have inform you of this. There should not be an issue with Border Control, we were in similar situation around April this year and there was no issue.

Thank you. It was not an issue at border control, we just gave them the share code.
I will send it to Liverpool for their UKVI account to be updated.

Urgent advice needed – Skilled Worker visa / sponsor reporting employment ended


Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance on what I should do regarding my Skilled Worker visa and whether anyone knows the correct email/contact route for UKVI/Home Office.
I’m currently in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa. My sponsored employment ended due to lack of work. My employer intend to notify the Home Office soon
I have not yet secured another sponsored job, although I am actively applying and currently speaking with a potential employer about a role which may involve sponsorship.
I contacted UKVI through the online contact/webchat service because I wanted to provide information about my circumstances and ask how I can make sure it is properly recorded. I was told to contact “General and Visas” and was given a telephone number, but I am trying to find out whether there is an email address or another appropriate way to submit information/documents about my situation.
I would also like to understand what I should be doing now, particularly regarding the timing of my former sponsor's notification, any curtailment/cancellation period, and how much time I may have to secure a new sponsor.
Does anyone know the correct email address/contact route for this type of situation, or what the best next step would be?
I am also planning to speak to a regulated immigration solicitor, but I would really appreciate any guidance from people who have been through a similar situation or know the correct UKVI process.
Thank you.

Fikky04:
Urgent advice needed – Skilled Worker visa / sponsor reporting employment ended


Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance on what I should do regarding my Skilled Worker visa and whether anyone knows the correct email/contact route for UKVI/Home Office.
….
I am also planning to speak to a regulated immigration solicitor, but I would really appreciate any guidance from people who have been through a similar situation or know the correct UKVI process.
Thank you.

Not sure you are required to contact the Home Office regarding your job situation. Probably just leave that to your employer. Your top priority should be looking for a job, not trying to update the Home Office. The only instances when you need to update the Home Office are maybe if you change your address or any other personal information, and you can do this on your GOV.UK UKVI personal account.

I wish you the best of luck in securing another employer.

Depending on when your current employer reports your change of circumstances to the Home Office, you probably still have about two months or more from now, I guess.

I

Fikky04:
Urgent advice needed – Skilled Worker visa / sponsor reporting employment ended


Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance on what I should do regarding my Skilled Worker visa and whether anyone knows the correct email/contact route for UKVI/Home Office.
I’m currently in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa. My sponsored employment ended due to lack of work. My employer intend to notify the Home Office soon
I have not yet secured another sponsored job, although I am actively applying and currently speaking with a potential employer about a role which may involve sponsorship.
I contacted UKVI through the online contact/webchat service because I wanted to provide information about my circumstances and ask how I can make sure it is properly recorded. I was told to contact “General and Visas” and was given a telephone number, but I am trying to find out whether there is an email address or another appropriate way to submit information/documents about my situation.
I would also like to understand what I should be doing now, particularly regarding the timing of my former sponsor's notification, any curtailment/cancellation period, and how much time I may have to secure a new sponsor.
Does anyone know the correct email address/contact route for this type of situation, or what the best next step would be?
I am also planning to speak to a regulated immigration solicitor, but I would really appreciate any guidance from people who have been through a similar situation or know the correct UKVI process.
Thank you.

You don't need to inform the home office, about this situation. They cannot do anything about it.....

What you need to be doing, is seeking another employer with COS, that is willing to sponsor you.....

When the curtailment letter arrives, it would give you between 14 - 30 days, to seek another COS employment or self deport......

So get your skates on, start seeking cos employment......

Fikky04:
Urgent advice needed – Skilled Worker visa / sponsor reporting employment ended


Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance on what I should do regarding my Skilled Worker visa and whether anyone knows the correct email/contact route for UKVI/Home Office.
I’m currently in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa. My sponsored employment ended due to lack of work. My employer intend to notify the Home Office soon
I have not yet secured another sponsored job, although I am actively applying and currently speaking with a potential employer about a role which may involve sponsorship.
I contacted UKVI through the online contact/webchat service because I wanted to provide information about my circumstances and ask how I can make sure it is properly recorded. I was told to contact “General and Visas” and was given a telephone number, but I am trying to find out whether there is an email address or another appropriate way to submit information/documents about my situation.
I would also like to understand what I should be doing now, particularly regarding the timing of my former sponsor's notification, any curtailment/cancellation period, and how much time I may have to secure a new sponsor.
Does anyone know the correct email address/contact route for this type of situation, or what the best next step would be?
I am also planning to speak to a regulated immigration solicitor, but I would really appreciate any guidance from people who have been through a similar situation or know the correct UKVI process.
Thank you.

Just to back up what others have said: you are not required to inform the Home Office of an end of your sponsored employment; it is your employer who is required to do so.

After your employer informs the Home Office they will contact you and let you know the new end date for your visa, which in theory is supposed to be 60 days from when they are notified. In practice, timelines can vary (see various Reddit threads on the topic, e.g. https://www.reddit.com/r/SkilledWorkerVisaUK/comments/1sugqmt/received_curtailment_in_2_weeks/)

Focus on getting a new job and best of luck.

jedisco:
I did think about that but discounted it not being a significant factor due to the following reasons:

4. I fail to see what significantly happened in 2023 that made Nigerian politicians more corrupt or made it easier for them to invest in the UK. They had been buying houses in the UK for decades even before the recent uptick. Hardly anything changed. There are no significant changes in Nigeria that'd account for such a steep rise

2023 elections? The rumours that went round that the government was going to convert all domiciliary account holdings into naira?

Cyberknight:
2023 elections? The rumours that went round that the government was going to convert all domiciliary account holdings into naira?

The domiciliary account issue did predate 2023. It was more of a problem towards the end of the last regime and that's unlikely to play a significant role here for quite obvious reasons.

The process of buying a property in the UK is fairly regulated with lawyers needed to ensure the sums originated from largely legitimate sources. Mention of Nigeria can be a red flag in many instances. Also Nigerian politicians have stolen for decades. I fail to see what happened in 2023 or through 2026 that would have caused that move. If it was just domiciliary funding, would that also have continued into 2024 and 2025, when our local markets were booming, the naira had gained relative stability and also appreciated against the dollar?

The underlying factors for this are quite clear. If you look at the remittances coming into Nigeria alone, that has gone up, just as the number of Nigerians going abroad has also increased. Looking at the sums that come through, it would not surprise me that this would happen.

Also like I said above, the actual numbers are not that huge. It's just about 600 and a good chunk of those would not have made a purchase yet. Even if you look at the wider picture, that time even coincides with the UK mortgage thread here on NL. Would you also say that most of Nigerians buying their personal houses in the UK are also doing that from domiciliary accounts? I know quite a few in this space and their stories are fairly similar.

Finally, why do you struggle to come to terms that Nigerians resident in the UK could have made these purchases? Is it that you think they should be unable to or are there other reasons?