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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by subcbouy: 7:42pm On Oct 30, 2019
Lexusgs430:


Kent is a massive county. Which

Jobs in Kent? How many hours can you work? Olomi loma rèé......... cheesy Gaa fili Gaa Doki......... wink
JackMan round the clock. In case, 7days without money make 1 weakgrin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by EngrSaks(m): 10:51pm On Nov 01, 2019
Greetings everyone, please can someone buy a car in the UK and get insurance using naija driving licence...
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 11:24pm On Nov 01, 2019
EngrSaks:
Greetings everyone, please can someone buy a car in the UK and get insurance using naija driving licence...

My first insurance was using my provisional driver license..... provisional wasn't difficult to get back then (dont know the current rule or process) . Maybe you check that as well
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Kolping: 12:34am On Nov 02, 2019
Thursday 12 December 2019...register and vote (British, Irish, or qualifying Commonwealth citizens)
https://www.gov.uk/elections-in-the-uk

Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 3:02am On Nov 02, 2019
House please advise, can dependent visa be applied for a New born baby( American) while in the Uk on Tier 2. I read it somewhere here that it has been done before, whoever has done it should please come forward biko.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 9:17am On Nov 02, 2019
EngrSaks:
Greetings everyone, please can someone buy a car in the UK and get insurance using naija driving licence...

If its the naija issued international driving license,yes you can. Check all the insurance quote website and put in your details and see what comes up. Will be quite expensive though.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by abuhusna1: 10:07am On Nov 02, 2019
fatima04:


It is a smart move as there is a shortage of QS and estimator currently in the UK. Getting the required training and all is another story entirely.

Which background or profession will you be switching from if I may ask
Please how do I get a Baker job for my wife in the UK as she is very good at it and I want her to use her skill abroad
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by EngrSaks(m): 12:01pm On Nov 02, 2019
LagosismyHome:


My first insurance was using my provisional driver license..... provisional wasn't difficult to get back then (dont know the current rule or process) . Maybe you check that as well

Ok, thanks
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by EngrSaks(m): 12:04pm On Nov 02, 2019
fatima04:


If its the naija issued international driving license,yes you can. Check all the insurance quote website and put in your details and see what comes up. Will be quite expensive though.

Thanks for your response, please is the International driving licence different from the normal one issued by frsc (used in Nigeria)?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by assumpta1: 6:17pm On Nov 02, 2019
Hello guys! Please where are the best places to shop for Naija foodstuff? I’m stocking up for the first time.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by assumpta1: 6:18pm On Nov 02, 2019
Lol. Thank you
Lexusgs430:


Kent is a massive county. Which area in Kent? From one Kent location, to another could take you 1 hour plus driving..............

Landlords directly, only of you know them directly or word of mouth.......

Agents - zoopla, rightmove (justwise favourite, gumtree or shopfronts)

Also check out AirBnB, for long term arrangements.......

Jobs in Kent? How many hours can you work? Olomi loma rèé......... cheesy Gaa fili Gaa Doki......... wink
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by nomad26: 6:24pm On Nov 02, 2019
Yes you can, you don't need the international driving licence, your regular Nigerian licence is adequate. You can use it for up to a year from your first arrival date to the UK.
This is what I did when I initially moved here. Then I switched to full UK licence after about 6 months. Funny enough, my insurance was cheaper using my Nigerian licence, it increased by £100 after I switched to full UK. Admiral said it was because I have now become 'a new driver' mshewww thieves. I switched to Aviva shortly afterwards and paid about 40% less.

EngrSaks:
Greetings everyone, please can someone buy a car in the UK and get insurance using naija driving licence...

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by EngrSaks(m): 8:06pm On Nov 02, 2019
nomad26:
Yes you can, you don't need the international driving licence, your regular Nigerian licence is adequate. You can use it for up to a year from your first arrival date to the UK.
This is what I did when I initially moved here. Then I switched to full UK licence after about 6 months. Funny enough, my insurance was cheaper using my Nigerian licence, it increased by £100 after I switched to full UK. Admiral said it was because I have now become 'a new driver' mshewww thieves. I switched to Aviva shortly afterwards and paid about 40% less.



Great news, many thanks
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 8:14pm On Nov 02, 2019
nomad26:
Yes you can, you don't need the international driving licence, your regular Nigerian licence is adequate. You can use it for up to a year from your first arrival date to the UK.
This is what I did when I initially moved here. Then I switched to full UK licence after about 6 months. Funny enough, my insurance was cheaper using my Nigerian licence, it increased by £100 after I switched to full UK. Admiral said it was because I have now become 'a new driver' mshewww thieves. I switched to Aviva shortly afterwards and paid about 40% less.


How come people are getting cheap Aviva insurance and I was told I couldn't get a quote since I was new to the country (2yrs).

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 8:18pm On Nov 02, 2019
abuhusna1:

Please how do I get a Baker job for my wife in the UK as she is very good at it and I want her to use her skill abroad

If she is in the UK, she may not need d "regular"job. Instagram will be her office and she can gradually build her customer base. Add decor to this, and she will be balling
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Cigbojugha: 1:05am On Nov 03, 2019
Greetings my experience people in the house. Please a tier 4 student visa holder who intend to go with his wife as dependent, with the plan of enjoying the 2 yrs post studies work permit.
Can the wife apply for her own masters programs prior to the expiration of her husband's work permit and the husband in return becomes her dependent.
Pls how possible is this
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by nomad26: 10:02am On Nov 03, 2019
That's strange. Did this happen recently? And was it over the phone or online? I'd suggest trying again when your insurance is due. I did mine online a while ago (over 2 yrs) with no issues, and I'm still with them.

fatima04:


How come people are getting cheap Aviva insurance and I was told I couldn't get a quote since I was new to the country (2yrs).

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 8:52am On Nov 04, 2019
Experienced people, pls I have a question about Leave to Remain.

My friends BRP has leave to remain on it. She has been in the country since 2016, then in 2018, she and her fiancé did spousal visa (common law I think). The BRP they gave her says “Leave to Remain” only. Does this mean that she can apply for her British passport before it expires?

Also, Which LR is that? Further or Indefinite? (P.S: she’s Canadian)

Thanks for your answers.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 9:30am On Nov 04, 2019
Be warned.........

Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 10:26am On Nov 04, 2019
Ace2013:
House please advise, can dependent visa be applied for a New born baby( American) while in the Uk on Tier 2. I read it somewhere here that it has been done before, whoever has done it should please come forward biko.

Yes it can be done. I think I posted the link before as well. Very straightforward. Congrats.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 11:10am On Nov 04, 2019
Aphrodite007:
Experienced people, pls I have a question about Leave to Remain.

My friends BRP has leave to remain on it. She has been in the country since 2016, then in 2018, she and her fiancé did spousal visa (common law I think). The BRP they gave her says “Leave to Remain” only. Does this mean that she can apply for her British passport before it expires?

Also, Which LR is that? Further or Indefinite? (P.S: she’s Canadian)

Thanks for your answers.

Leave to remain is very different from indefinite leave to remain. LR is not settlement , has conditions and has a time frame but ILR is settlement(aka permanently residency)

Also dont know exactly what she applied for but spouse " leave to remain" is 5years before it can be changed to ILR , and after ILR then passport

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 1:01pm On Nov 04, 2019
LagosismyHome:


Leave to remain is very different from indefinite leave to remain. LR is not settlement , has conditions and has a time frame but ILR is settlement(aka permanently residency)

Also dont know exactly what she applied for but spouse " leave to remain" is 5years before it can be changed to ILR , and after ILR then passport

If someone applies for a Tier2 Visa using a Permanent Job letter/offer is it LR they will be given please? I’ve always wondered since the job is not time bound.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by spacyzuma(m): 1:23pm On Nov 04, 2019
Mamatukwas:


If someone applies for a Tier2 Visa using a Permanent Job letter/offer is it LR they will be given please? I’ve always wondered since the job is not time bound.

The job may not be time-bound, but the Tier 2 work visa is time-bound. The first Tier 2 visa is 3 years, and renewing it can be for 5 years or another 3 years.
Tier 2 work visa is a LR

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 1:28pm On Nov 04, 2019
Mamatukwas:


If someone applies for a Tier2 Visa using a Permanent Job letter/offer is it LR they will be given please? I’ve always wondered since the job is not time bound.

I personally used HSMP path and not tier 2 so i cannot comment for sure , but i guess it will be similar. hsmp was first 2 years then 3 years then ILR . however the visa in tier 2 is tied to job so if someone loses it at anytime during the 5 years then comes trouble cry . There was a couple i knew in from a distance , 2 months left to 5 years was when he was made redundant and it came with so much trouble
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 2:29pm On Nov 04, 2019
spacyzuma:


The job may not be time-bound, but the Tier 2 work visa is time-bound. The first Tier 2 visa is 3 years, and renewing it can be for 5 years or another 3 years.
Tier 2 work visa is a LR

Thanks a lot.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 2:32pm On Nov 04, 2019
LagosismyHome:


I personally used HSMP path and not tier 2 so i cannot comment for sure , but i guess it will be similar. hsmp was first 2 years then 3 years then ILR . however the visa in tier 2 is tied to job so if someone loses it at anytime during the 5 years then comes trouble cry . There was a couple i knew in from a distance , 2 months left to 5 years was when he was made redundant and it came with so much trouble

Yes from what @spacyzuma just described it’s quite similar. Thank you.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 4:35pm On Nov 04, 2019
Cigbojugha:
Greetings my experience people in the house. Please a tier 4 student visa holder who intend to go with his wife as dependent, with the plan of enjoying the 2 yrs post studies work permit.
Can the wife apply for her own masters programs prior to the expiration of her husband's work permit and the husband in return becomes her dependent.
Pls how possible is this


Think very carefully...
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 2:26pm On Nov 05, 2019
LagosismyHome:


Leave to remain is very different from indefinite leave to remain. LR is not settlement , has conditions and has a time frame but ILR is settlement(aka permanently residency)

Also dont know exactly what she applied for but spouse " leave to remain" is 5years before it can be changed to ILR , and after ILR then passport

Ok.. now I understand. It’s the same with mine that is also 5 years but my BRP has spousal Leave To Enter.. not Leave to Remain.

Thanks so much for explaining. She will wait 5 years till she gets her ILR then.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 3:21pm On Nov 05, 2019
Aphrodite007:


Ok.. now I understand. It’s the same with mine that is also 5 years but my BRP has spousal Leave To Enter.. not Leave to Remain .

Thanks so much for explaining. She will wait 5 years till she gets her ILR then.

Just as an FYI: Difference between leave to enter and leave to remain

Leave to enter is granted to a person who is outside of the UK. Leave to remain is granted to a person who is present in the UK.

smiley cheesy grin , English language on point

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 4:32pm On Nov 05, 2019
Lexusgs430:
Be warned.........

You missed the part where he was on £12m per annum salary
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 6:05pm On Nov 05, 2019
wonlasewonimi:


You missed the part where he was on £12m per annum salary

So that warrants him breaking company policy?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 6:52pm On Nov 05, 2019
Lexusgs430:


So that warrants him breaking company policy?

I'm just corroborating your post that he guy lost a 12m a year job because of nyanshing.

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