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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Hunnybee: 7:52am On Nov 27, 2018
Wow..... Congratulations. How long after getting to UK did you take OSCE? If you do not mind, what agency did you use? And how long did the whole process take?

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 7:57am On Nov 27, 2018
Meet Odin and Thor. Starred in GOT as Summer and Greywind. Summer was dyed black to play Shaggy dog too.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 8:03am On Nov 27, 2018
GOT

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 8:13am On Nov 27, 2018
Brianne of Tarte buries the hung women.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 8:18am On Nov 27, 2018
Loads of cgi used in winterfell castle. A new house was built and after shooting, they demolished it and relocated to their Belfast studio ground.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 8:20am On Nov 27, 2018
Spoiler alert...

Lips sealed here. lipsrsealed

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by ecstacy29: 8:55am On Nov 27, 2018
Hunnybee:
Wow..... Congratulations. How long after getting to UK did you take OSCE? If you do not mind, what agency did you use? And how long did the whole process take?

Approximately 8weeks after I got here.
The whole process depends on how fast you meet the requirements, 3-6months should do.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Hunnybee: 9:01am On Nov 27, 2018
Thanks so much. Congratulations once again


ecstacy29:

Approximately 8weeks after I got here.
The whole process depends on how fast you meet the requirements, 3-6months should do.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Ralphlauren(m): 12:29pm On Nov 27, 2018
fatima04:


Oya Lexus abeg no get high, we need you on high alert cheesy. Pls enlighten me about the PayPal CC without a card and will someone with a shaky credit score get it before I remove d second leg the score is standing on grin

PayPal credit has a high threshold for acceptability. It's just as stringent as American express.

If you are looking for your first credit card with offers like 24 months interest free on purchases, your best bet is to check one of the comparison sites such as money supermarket.com. All you have to do is select the type of offer you want, enter your details and a soft search will be conducted on your credit file. You will be shown a list of credit card providers as well as your chances of approval for each card.

This way you know the card provider that's most likely to accept your application and it saves you applying randomly with different credit card providers and getting rejected.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Ralphlauren(m): 12:41pm On Nov 27, 2018
RalphJean:
ALL I wanted was to get a 2 bed property in Cambridge ohhhh

The monthly rent is £900

I browsed RightMove and found a property marketed by HAART.

These are the monies thy want me to pay first.


Please my people, how do I get to deal directly with a Landlord?

I need help on tips....

1. Tenancy Set-Up Fee
£330 incl. VAT for one tenant
£78 incl. VAT for each additional tenant

2. Guarantor Referencing and Deed of Guarantee Fee
£78 incl. VAT for each guarantor required

3. Check-In fee £120 including VAT for a studio property + £10 per additional bedroom.

4. End of Tenancy Fees: Extension Set-Up Fee £188.80 incl. VAT

5. Change of Sharer Fee
£330 incl. VAT
£78 incl. VAT for each additional tenant

6. Landlord Reference Fee
£30 incl. VAT per reference requested

Shocking!!!

This is one of the many reasons I like the Scottish government. Such fees are banned in Scotland.

https://www.scotsman.com/read-this/how-to-claim-back-illegal-letting-agent-fees-in-scotland/

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Ralphlauren(m): 12:46pm On Nov 27, 2018
Lexusgs430:
Those contemplating buying a property in the UK. 2 keywords for you to run, the moment you hear.....


- Leasehold
- Interest only mortgage

Run like fire is burning your ass...........

Another reason why i like the Scots.

Leasehold titles do not exist in Scotland unlike in England where there are so many properties with leasehold titles.

At Scotland, it's freehold only irrespective of the type of property or the age of the property.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Acos925(m): 1:58pm On Nov 27, 2018
please I need to ask a question. Can someone apply for dependent visa 2 months earlier to the expected date of arrival in uk?

cc: justwise, DisGuy, lexusgs430 ekpotek, Brightingsus, claremont, UKmigrant, dupyshoo
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 2:52pm On Nov 27, 2018
Inkredible:
GOT

Was hoping i could go on the tour, but my fiancee is not really into GOT! Wow, nice...hope i can find time to do it next year or upper. Nice one brov!

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 3:35pm On Nov 27, 2018
DaveChapelle:


Was hoping i could go on the tour, but my fiancee is not really into GOT! Wow, nice...hope i can find time to do it next year or upper. Nice one brov!

Thanks mate. I'm waiting on the HBO legacy tour after season 8 when everything ends.

If you can, sure go do this one. It's really fun.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 3:38pm On Nov 27, 2018
shocked
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 4:35pm On Nov 27, 2018
Hi all,
For those who have gotten ILR or those who are in the pathway, would charity donations have a favourable effect on my chances? grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 9:09pm On Nov 27, 2018
Inkredible:


Thanks mate. I'm waiting on the HBO legacy tour after season 8 when everything ends.

If you can, sure go do this one. It's really fun.

Did you drive to Northern Ireland?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 6:09am On Nov 28, 2018
DaveChapelle:


Did you drive to Northern Ireland?

Nope. I live here.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Acos925(m): 9:52am On Nov 28, 2018
Inkredible:


Nope. I live here.

please I need to ask a question. Can someone apply for dependent visa 2 months earlier to the expected date of arrival in uk?

planning to join my partner soon in North Ireland
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 3:01pm On Nov 28, 2018
Acos925:


please I need to ask a question. Can someone apply for dependent visa 2 months earlier to the expected date of arrival in uk?

planning to join my partner soon in North Ireland

I don't know how early you can apply but your partner can run that for you.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 6:20pm On Nov 28, 2018
Congratulations on your OSCE exams

@Inkredible give us the spoiler joor that Apr 2019 seems too far now
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 6:23pm On Nov 28, 2018
Ralphlauren:


PayPal credit has a high threshold for acceptability. It's just as stringent as American express.

If you are looking for your first credit card with offers like 24 months interest free on purchases, your best bet is to check one of the comparison sites such as money supermarket.com. All you have to do is select the type of offer you want, enter your details and a soft search will be conducted on your credit file. You will be shown a list of credit card providers as well as your chances of approval for each card.

This way you know the card provider that's most likely to accept your application and it saves you applying randomly with different credit card providers and getting rejected.

I have tried that and contacted a few but seems the less than 3years address keeps preventing, so hopefully will approach my bank next year for it
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 6:27pm On Nov 28, 2018
Acos925:


please I need to ask a question. Can someone apply for dependent visa 2 months earlier to the expected date of arrival in uk?

planning to join my partner soon in North Ireland

If I am correct it takes 3months for processing but priority takes 3weeks or so. Just check the processing time for the category of visa you want for updated info.

In other news, IHS fees will increase to £400 per year because the govt spend an average of £420 on individual immigrant. UK and money shocked
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sutelk: 7:05pm On Nov 28, 2018
fatima04:


If I am correct it takes 3months for processing but priority takes 3weeks or so. Just check the processing time for the category of visa you want for updated info.

In other news, IHS fees will increase to £400 per year because the govt spend an average of £420 on individual immigrant. UK and money shocked
£400 ke? With effect from when?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by veleta: 7:31pm On Nov 28, 2018
Most likely this December,its awaiting approval at the House.This ain't funny.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sutelk: 7:48pm On Nov 28, 2018
fatima04:


If I am correct it takes 3months for processing but priority takes 3weeks or so. Just check the processing time for the category of visa you want for updated info.

In other news, IHS fees will increase to £400 per year because the govt spend an average of £420 on individual immigrant. UK and money shocked
Just read it on their site now, from December 2018. it really ain't funny at all. That's roughly 200k naira nearly. Don't think I've spent 200k naira on hospital bills my entire life. The annoying part is that they call it free healthcare.
Anyway can't complain much, na me carry myself come UK. If I no like am na to go back to my fatherland

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 7:58pm On Nov 28, 2018
sutelk:

Just read it on their site now, from December 2018. it really ain't funny at all. That's roughly 200k naira nearly. Don't think I've spent 200k naira on hospital bills my entire life. The annoying part is that they call it free healthcare.
Anyway can't complain much, na me carry myself come UK. If I no like am na to go back to my fatherland

Indeed......
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Acos925(m): 8:33pm On Nov 28, 2018
fatima04:


If I am correct it takes 3months for processing but priority takes 3weeks or so. Just check the processing time for the category of visa you want for updated info.

In other news, IHS fees will increase to £400 per year because the govt spend an average of £420 on individual immigrant. UK and money shocked

More reason I want to apply now cos the NHS will increase to £400 as from December 2018. 3 years will amount to £1200....mehn, that's a huge cost.

Thanks man
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 5:39pm On Nov 29, 2018
fatima04:
Congratulations on your OSCE exams

@Inkredible give us the spoiler joor that Apr 2019 seems too far now

grin grin grin they said we sha should promise not to talk.

Him say "Fire Everybody Landing Die King" in that's other. Then them carry us speed pass the studio place were I manage snap that one like that.

That's all I gat cheesy

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 12:15am On Nov 30, 2018
Inkredible:


Nope. I live here.
wow....cool

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 12:18am On Nov 30, 2018
fatima04:


If I am correct it takes 3months for processing but priority takes 3weeks or so. Just check the processing time for the category of visa you want for updated info.

In other news, IHS fees will increase to £400 per year because the govt spend an average of £420 on individual immigrant. UK and money shocked
all these dodgy statistics. is it africans using it or Asians...probably Asians, cos africans only go to hospital when they collapse at work. We'll see how it plays out after brexit...strange times ahead

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 12:51pm On Nov 30, 2018
fatima04:
This thread is about Life in the UK for Immigrants

I discovered there is a gap in the research community of families living in the UK unlike other countries (Canada and Australia) though there are numerous thread on visa applications and survival tips for students .

It is an avenue for people that have emigrated to United Kingdom (with or without their families) to share their experiences to help future applicants.

Kindly share your personal experiences and comments on:

* Your visa application experience /adjustment status experience

* Picking up your BRP (disadvantage of not travelling within the 1month vignette and protocols to follow in picking it up)

* Travelling experience (airlines and airport to use)

* What are the immigration rules to follow?

* Visa renewals and what you are entitled to after 5yrs

* Can you open a bank account while still in Nigeria and what bank has the best customer service and plan)

* Which State/suburb did you settle in and why?

* Public Transportation Vs Driving in the UK

* Driving in UK? How long can you use your Naija driving license before you get a license?

* Where you live and why you like it or don't like it? Tips on choosing the right neighborhood.(Internet plans, electricity company to use, setting up a house)

*Renting Vs Mortgage (pitfalls to avoid when choosing mortgage)

* Using a credit card (things to avoid)

* Childcare for kids below 5 (cost and how do you go about choosing a minder)

* Business Tips you can do both over there and abroad

* How do you send money home (without much loss)

* What does the NHS fully cover?

* Tips on raising kids in a western environment as an African

* What culture shock have you experienced?

* Tips on how to cloth and cope with the cold weather

* Nigerian restaurants and market in your location

* How much does your family survive on in a month?

* Developing Nigeria from Abroad (How to go about it)

* Nigeria Community in Glasgow

* Fun things to do grin

* And any other ...



Cc justwise, DisGuy, lexusgs430 ekpotek, Brightingsus, claremont, UKmigrant, dupyshoo
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