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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 6:28pm On Feb 12, 2019
Inkredible:


They don't cover the location. Maybe they're just starting out


Move to the area of the living.......... grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 11:24pm On Feb 12, 2019
nomad26:
Try aviva, they accept Nigerian travel history. My last quote from them was over £300 less than what was quoted by other companies and my excess is just £100 sef.
They are not on comparison sites so you have go direct to their website.

Thanks. Will give them a shot. cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 11:25pm On Feb 12, 2019
Lexusgs430:



Move to the area of the living.......... grin

Hahahahahahaha.... cheesy cheesy make Dem go bigger or go home. cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sgtponzihater1(m): 11:38pm On Feb 12, 2019
Greenfriend:
How do U guys even cope here? Just one month of work in this hospital in Shrewsbury (West Midlands where there are lots of natives) and I'm freaking bored. Would have been better if I was in London. No one should tell me to go to church pls. Lol.
Anyone around? Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry, Wolverhampton? U are all welcome

Any link to an agency that can assist with jobs from that end?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 8:44am On Feb 14, 2019
Talking about Moving House
Dear Good People on this thread.
Please what is the best way to move in this country?
We need to move from London to Peterborough.
We are a fairly small family. Husband, wife and a 4 year old child.

Any practical advice please?

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 11:10am On Feb 14, 2019
RalphJean:
Talking about Moving House
Dear Good People on this thread.
Please what is the best way to move in this country?
We need to move from London to Peterborough.
We are a fairly small family. Husband, wife and a 4 year old child.

Any practical advice please?

Ghana must go bags.. And get on the train

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 11:13am On Feb 14, 2019
wonlasewonimi:


Ghana must go bags.. And get on the train

Haba....... Might actually be the best way, let me probe further..........
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 11:14am On Feb 14, 2019
RalphJean:
Talking about Moving House
Dear Good People on this thread.
Please what is the best way to move in this country?
We need to move from London to Peterborough.
We are a fairly small family. Husband, wife and a 4 year old child.

Any practical advice please?

Apart from the humans, you got plenty physical stuffs to move?.....
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 11:20am On Feb 14, 2019
RalphJean:
Talking about Moving House
Dear Good People on this thread.
Please what is the best way to move in this country?
We need to move from London to Peterborough.
We are a fairly small family. Husband, wife and a 4 year old child.

Any practical advice please?

check gum tree if you can see some good rate for man and van ....... Some come with two men who will load.
It depends on how much stuff you have
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by adesbaba: 2:19pm On Feb 14, 2019
Greetings!

I was chatting with an uncle who hadls been in Birmingham for like 5 yrs now...he went through MBA studies I think...

So he was like one of the courses to study and that I can easily get a job with it is MSC project management,,,pls how true is this seniors in uk



Also,my bsc was in Accounting and really I had always wanted an MSC in finance or financial management, as I have love for EY,Delloite and Banks(whether commercial or investment). But its like business courses are not so marketable in UK based on my conclusion from my Uncle and I chat....or could I be wrong??


Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 4:42pm On Feb 14, 2019
wonlasewonimi:


Ghana must go bags.. And get on the train

Lol, imagine pots and pans doing coink coink on the train grin grin.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 4:45pm On Feb 14, 2019
RalphJean:
Talking about Moving House
Dear Good People on this thread.
Please what is the best way to move in this country?
We need to move from London to Peterborough.
We are a fairly small family. Husband, wife and a 4 year old child.

Any practical advice please?

Try gumtree and shpock for man with a van and that way you will be able to compare quotes. The Ghana must go bag to helps as I prefer them to boxes
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 5:07pm On Feb 14, 2019
Steps on requesting a refund on IHS Surcharge

When we applied in 2017 for a 1year visa, the dependants were charged for 3years IHS and for some reasons, I always thought UKVI would do checks and balance when renewing after and then process the refund automatically from there.

One has to call or email to first lodge the complaints and get a series of questions you need to provide answers to. My advise is to email them from the get go as calling is way more expensive and still doesn't solve your issue.

I spent over £20 listening to the list of questions I need to be able to answer over the phone, so subsequently I sent them an email (£5.49) which covered any further correspondent from thereon. Below is a list of questions that is usually requested so hope this would help others jumpstart the processes faster.

It took a little over 3 weeks once the email was sent and money was paid back into the originating card used. I was quite surprised it came out that fast based on bad reviews online.

My advise is if you are just applying for UK visa please use your own personal card or someone close to you incase you would be seeking for any sort of refund. Thank God I didnt use the agent I almost went with then because of bad naira

QUESTIONS REQUIRED BY UKVI:
Applicants Name
GWF NUMBER
DATE OF BIRTH
PASSPORT NUMBER:
NATIONALITY
VISA APPLICATION CENTRE
APPOINTMENT DATE
TYPE OF VISA :TIER 2 GENERAL
PORTAL USED :
DATE OF PAYMENT
DATE ON DECISION LETTER
AMOUNT:
VISA FEE PAYMENT REFERENCE NUMBER
IHS REFERENCE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS USED ON APPLICATION:
REFUND TYPE :HEALTH SURCHARGE REFUND FOR DEPENDENTS
REASON FOR REFUND:
REASON FOR ESCALATION

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by adesbaba: 7:35pm On Feb 14, 2019
adesbaba:
Greetings!

I was chatting with an uncle who hadls been in Birmingham for like 5 yrs now...he went through MBA studies I think...

So he was like one of the courses to study and that I can easily get a job with it is MSC project management,,,pls how true is this seniors in uk



Also,my bsc was in Accounting and really I had always wanted an MSC in finance or financial management, as I have love for EY,Delloite and Banks(whether commercial or investment). But its like business courses are not so marketable in UK based on my conclusion from my Uncle and I chat....or could I be wrong??


Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 10:46pm On Feb 14, 2019
[quote author=fatima04 post=75730374]Steps on requesting a refund on IHS Surcharge

When we applied in 2017 for a 1year visa, the dependants were charged for 3years IHS and for some reasons, I always thought UKVI would do checks and balance when renewing after and then process the refund automatically from there.

Thanks a lot for this. Will soon apply for our own refund. Where did you get the email address to apply through? And how were you charged for this please?? Asking cause I’m wondering how they charge for reciept of email. Thank you.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Bourne007(m): 12:17am On Feb 15, 2019
Since Dec 2016 I've been waiting for a refund .. Emailed, called, complained dem no gree. Don tire for them but obviously not letting go smiley

fatima04:
Steps on requesting a refund on IHS Surcharge

When we applied in 2017 for a 1year visa, the dependants were charged for 3years IHS and for some reasons, I always thought UKVI would do checks and balance when renewing after and then process the refund automatically from there.

One has to call or email to first lodge the complaints and get a series of questions you need to provide answers to. My advise is to email them from the get go as calling is way more expensive and still doesn't solve your issue.

I spent over £20 listening to the list of questions I need to be able to answer over the phone, so subsequently I sent them an email (£5.49) which covered any further correspondent from thereon. Below is a list of questions that is usually requested so hope this would help others jumpstart the processes faster.

It took a little over 3 weeks once the email was sent and money was paid back into the originating card used. I was quite surprised it came out that fast based on bad reviews online.

My advise is if you are just applying for UK visa please use your own personal card or someone close to you incase you would be seeking for any sort of refund. Thank God I didnt use the agent I almost went with then because of bad naira

QUESTIONS REQUIRED BY UKVI:
Applicants Name
GWF NUMBER
DATE OF BIRTH
PASSPORT NUMBER:
NATIONALITY
VISA APPLICATION CENTRE
APPOINTMENT DATE
TYPE OF VISA :TIER 2 GENERAL
PORTAL USED :
DATE OF PAYMENT
DATE ON DECISION LETTER
AMOUNT:
VISA FEE PAYMENT REFERENCE NUMBER
IHS REFERENCE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS USED ON APPLICATION:
REFUND TYPE :HEALTH SURCHARGE REFUND FOR DEPENDENTS
REASON FOR REFUND:
REASON FOR ESCALATION
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Shawtykel: 10:44am On Feb 15, 2019
Happy Valentine to this wonderful family..

Please I have an issue that's bothering me and I'll need an advice whether to go ahead or not.
My husband is in UK on a tier 4 visa, we have three kids. He wants me to come over asap to support him since I'll be working full time as his is limited.

The issue now is we don't have the finances to apply for me and my three kids together..
Can I apply alone and come back to pick my kids after we've been able to save up hopefully in three months?
Are there implications to this of not taking my kids @ the moment?
What possible best reasons do I have to give for not taking my kids along? (my mum lives us so they're used to her and mother in law is also ready to join her)
Any case like mine ever? Just wondering

P.S my kids are 4years and 2years old twins
@Justwise @fatima04 and everyone who can help
Thank you all
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 11:42am On Feb 15, 2019
Shawtykel:
Happy Valentine to this wonderful family..

Please I have an issue that's bothering me and I'll need an advice whether to go ahead or not.
My husband is in UK on a tier 4 visa, we have three kids. He wants me to come over asap to support him since I'll be working full time as his is limited.

The issue now is we don't have the finances to apply for me and my three kids together..
Can I apply alone and come back to pick my kids after we've been able to save up hopefully in three months?
Are there implications to this of not taking my kids @ the moment?
What possible best reasons do I have to give for not taking my kids along? (my mum lives us so they're used to her and mother in law is also ready to join her)
Any case like mine ever? Just wondering

P.S my kids are 4years and 2years old twins
@Justwise @fatima04 and everyone who can help
Thank you all
U want to leave your children in the care of your mum whom I assumed is not less than 50yrs to go on a wild chase?

Okay o.

I don't know anything about visa processing but I'm very sure the officers will have this same question at the back of their mind too.

I also know that 3 months will not be enough to mobilise the funds needed to process their visa if you are relying on the money u will make when you start working( assuming you got a job immediately you stepped your feet in UK).

Good luck.
So u have to factor in a lot here.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by subcbouy: 11:56am On Feb 15, 2019
adesbaba:
Greetings!

I was chatting with an uncle who hadls been in Birmingham for like 5 yrs now...he went through MBA studies I think...

So he was like one of the courses to study and that I can easily get a job with it is MSC project management,,,pls how true is this seniors in uk



Also,my bsc was in Accounting and really I had always wanted an MSC in finance or financial management, as I have love for EY,Delloite and Banks(whether commercial or investment). But its like business courses are not so marketable in UK based on my conclusion from my Uncle and I chat....or could I be wrong??


Thanks
My broda-man & sisda-woman, of a truth, what worked for him might not work for another. It can also turn other way. It's just that work is limited for who can grab it.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by subcbouy: 12:00pm On Feb 15, 2019
fatima04:


Lol, imagine pots and pans doing coink coink on the train grin grin.
Nobody cares coink coink on the train until it sounds Boooob! like bomb grin grin

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(m): 12:01pm On Feb 15, 2019
Shawtykel:
Happy Valentine to this wonderful family..

Please I have an issue that's bothering me and I'll need an advice whether to go ahead or not.
My husband is in UK on a tier 4 visa, we have three kids. He wants me to come over asap to support him since I'll be working full time as his is limited.

The issue now is we don't have the finances to apply for me and my three kids together..
Can I apply alone and come back to pick my kids after we've been able to save up hopefully in three months?
Are there implications to this of not taking my kids @ the moment?
What possible best reasons do I have to give for not taking my kids along? (my mum lives us so they're used to her and mother in law is also ready to join her)
Any case like mine ever? Just wondering
P.S my kids are 4years and 2years old twins
@Justwise @fatima04 and everyone who can help
Thank you all

When did your husband traveled to the UK? Last Sept?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Yinkzy03: 12:10pm On Feb 15, 2019
haha, this is wickedness in high places o

wonlasewonimi:


Ghana must go bags.. And get on the train
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 4:51pm On Feb 15, 2019
Bourne007:
Since Dec 2016 I've been waiting for a refund .. Emailed, called, complained dem no gree. Don tire for them but obviously not letting go smiley


Wow! What's the story, that's damn too long
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 4:56pm On Feb 15, 2019
[quote author=Mamatukwas post=75739501][/quote]

Sis, once you go to the refund page on gov.uk and you select the email option, payment would be made at the point of submitting your message/form not before.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by adesbaba: 5:31pm On Feb 15, 2019
subcbouy:
My broda-man & sisda-woman, of a truth, what worked for him might not work for another. It can also turn other way. It's just that work is limited for who can grab it.




Thanks sir...but how do you see business courses in U.K with respect to employment
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Shawtykel: 8:10pm On Feb 15, 2019
justwise:


When did your husband traveled to the UK? Last Sept?

He traveled this year January and before I put in the application, it would be late march as I'm yet to put the 28days maintenance funds in a single account
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Braquecasso: 8:58pm On Feb 15, 2019
Hi everyone,

I have learnt so much from this page and it's been really insightful, very funny and informative. I actually really enjoy the little of bits of sarcasm thrown in. Thanks for your contributions.

I have a question... Ok, a couple... . Does having a parking ticket (in Nigeria) affect the application for a tier 2 or tier 5 visa, and would it be a problem when applying for permanent residency in the long run? Said parking ticket has been registered and is in the police records. Would one need to declare that when filling an application form or can it be skipped? And if its skipped, can it be detected later?

Thanks so much.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 9:07pm On Feb 15, 2019
Braquecasso:
Hi everyone,

I have learnt so much from this page and it's been really insightful, very funny and informative. I actually really enjoy the little of bits of sarcasm thrown in. Thanks for your contributions.

I have a question... Ok, a couple... . Does having a parking ticket (in Nigeria) affect the application for a tier 2 or tier 5 visa, and would it be a problem when applying for permanent residency in the long run? Said parking ticket has been registered and is in the police records. Would one need to declare that when filling an application form or can it be skipped? And if its skipped, can it be detected later?

I would really appreciate your advice. Thanks so much.
you mean a parking ticket in Nigeria, Nigeria or Nigeria, London?

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Braquecasso: 9:24pm On Feb 15, 2019
DaveChapelle:
you mean a parking ticket in Nigeria, Nigeria or Nigeria, London?

Hehe. Yeah. Lagos Nigeria. It happened on one of those days when the police were seizing plate numbers from vehicles parked on the roads. To retrieve the license plate numbers, they registered the offenders onto their system and the offenders had to pay the fee into a bank, receipts were issued, a mini court session in their office etc. A hassle honestly but yeah, It's somewhere on their system, there's a receipt (some sort of evidence). Don't know if it's anything to worry about or not; if it's going to become something that one has to defend at every point of application or registration etc. And with all the information about car insurance on this thread, causes one to ponder...
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sutelk: 10:57pm On Feb 15, 2019
Braquecasso:
Hi everyone,

I have learnt so much from this page and it's been really insightful, very funny and informative. I actually really enjoy the little of bits of sarcasm thrown in. Thanks for your contributions.

I have a question... Ok, a couple... . Does having a parking ticket (in Nigeria) affect the application for a tier 2 or tier 5 visa, and would it be a problem when applying for permanent residency in the long run? Said parking ticket has been registered and is in the police records. Would one need to declare that when filling an application form or can it be skipped? And if its skipped, can it be detected later?

Thanks so much.

So them de give parking ticket for naija? cheesy
Anyway, I don't think you have anything to worry about in that regard. Not sure but I think I've come across a statement somewhere that excludes traffic offences. But even if traffic offences are not exempted I wouldn't mention it in my application or when I go to apply for a criminal record certificate at alagbon.
Once you pay it 7k at alagbon you get your criminal record certificate and case closed. That is our naija for you.
I was amazed how fast my criminal record certificate was processed, even had to ask myself if it was authentic. Don't think those guys check anything. They just collect money and give you the thing.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by damoche64: 11:42pm On Feb 15, 2019
Wat pple usually do is 2 borrow from friends, colleagues and families in UK to facilitate travelling 4 deir family. Let your husband open up 4 friends and colleagues & d fund issue will be solved.

Shawtykel:
Happy Valentine to this wonderful family..

Please I have an issue that's bothering me and I'll need an advice whether to go ahead or not.
My husband is in UK on a tier 4 visa, we have three kids. He wants me to come over asap to support him since I'll be working full time as his is limited.

The issue now is we don't have the finances to apply for me and my three kids together..
Can I apply alone and come back to pick my kids after we've been able to save up hopefully in three months?
Are there implications to this of not taking my kids @ the moment?
What possible best reasons do I have to give for not taking my kids along? (my mum lives us so they're used to her and mother in law is also ready to join her)
Any case like mine ever? Just wondering

P.S my kids are 4years and 2years old twins
@Justwise @fatima04 and everyone who can help
Thank you all
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 12:50am On Feb 16, 2019
fatima04:


Sis, once you go to the refund page on gov.uk and you select the email option, payment would be made at the point of submitting your message/form not before.

Thank you Jare.

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