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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by tshoboy(m): 7:05pm On Oct 21, 2020
gratefulme40:
I came to shout oooo


Just saw £600 refund for my health insurance surcharge. I renewed my visa last year but changed employer this year so had to apply for a new visa.

Got visa success email yesterday, checked account just how to see my £600 refund jeje. I didn’t apply for a separate refund ooo.

Congratulations. Are you an healthcare worker? That could explain the refund.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by gratefulme40: 7:21pm On Oct 21, 2020
tshoboy:

Congratulations. Are you an healthcare worker? That could explain the refund.


Thank you.

Yes, I am
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 7:55pm On Oct 21, 2020
gratefulme40:
I came to shout oooo


Just saw £600 refund for my health insurance surcharge. I renewed my visa last year but changed employer this year so had to apply for a new visa.

Got visa success email yesterday, checked account just my account now to see £600 refund jeje. I didn’t apply for a separate refund ooo.


That’s wonderful. Congratulations. We even wrote them for overcharging and still haven’t gotten feedback. The 1st time they responded much faster. Na to call laslas cause that extra money makes a lot of sense usually.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Susom(f): 8:01pm On Oct 21, 2020
Yes, have had one since 2018. I wish I was asked that question you know
mamacajah:

oh really? they asked me for evidence of ability to pay and I said I had saved funds
have you been able to open an account yet?
that would help a lot..
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Susom(f): 8:02pm On Oct 21, 2020
I am currently staying in Sittingbourne. Oh good idea. Will go over tomorrow. Have just been calling and sending mails, viewed some but they come back saying, Landlord made a selection already
Lexusgs430:



Kent is a massive county, what part of Kent?
Head over to the high street, loads of estate agents shops, listing properties for rent...........
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by gratefulme40: 8:19pm On Oct 21, 2020
Mamatukwas:


That’s wonderful. Congratulations. We even wrote them for overcharging and still haven’t gotten feedback. The 1st time they responded much faster. Na to call laslas cause that extra money makes a lot of sense usually.


Thank you.

Honestly I was pleasantly surprised. I wasn’t expecting the refund at all. I was still trying to find to apply for the refund using the link that was pasted here some weeks back.

Imagine £600 that I have forgotten about!!!
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 8:36pm On Oct 21, 2020
Susom:
I am currently staying in Sittingbourne. Oh good idea. Will go over tomorrow. Have just been calling and sending mails, viewed some but they come back saying, Landlord made a selection already


Loads of estate agents in Sittingbourne..... One massive one, is around the Aldi/lidl......... (at the corner piece on park road)......
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Susom(f): 9:20pm On Oct 21, 2020
Thank you @Lexusgs430

Lexusgs430:



Loads of estate agents in Sittingbourne..... One massive one, is around the Aldi/lidl......... (at the corner piece on park road)......
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 9:48pm On Oct 21, 2020
Susom:
Thank you @Lexusgs430


Iwade too got some beautiful houses and is also family friendly........
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 10:30pm On Oct 21, 2020
gratefulme40:



Thank you.

Honestly I was pleasantly surprised. I wasn’t expecting the refund at all. I was still trying to find to apply for the refund using the link that was pasted here some weeks back.

Imagine £600 that I have forgotten about!!!

Ah a link was posted? By who can you remember?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by mamacajah: 10:46pm On Oct 21, 2020
Susom:
Yes, have had one since 2018. I wish I was asked that question you know
oh so sorry..
maybe in England it is a different ball game
but in Aberdeen, I didn't need to show that I had been there for a while trying to get an accommodation.
I was fortunate to get one from a private landlord thorugh a friend though..
I hope it works out for you..
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by gratefulme40: 10:49pm On Oct 21, 2020

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by awulio(f): 11:22pm On Oct 21, 2020
I saw this video on youtube he guides on how to get african channels. Nigerian channels like ebonylife, africa magic, news channels.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTLAGUk-cD0 but you need to have a amazon fire stick
omopapa:
Guys, please does anyone use amazon fire stick here and does it have African DSTV channels?

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by gratefulme40: 11:26pm On Oct 21, 2020
omopapa:
Guys, please does anyone use amazon fire stick here and does it have African DSTV channels?



Oga I no know my email log in again ooo, so I no fit check the PM. You can sha ask anything here
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by EmmyKing86(m): 11:30pm On Oct 21, 2020
Nevermind, just got a prompt response regarding question number 2 from the Home Office.

EmmyKing86:
Good afternoon all.

Please, I have some questions, and again it is on passport renewal.

1) For those who applied for passoprt renewal during the lockdown period, after payment did you also have to fill the Biometric Appointment Booking Form. My payment was on August 24th and did not realize I had to fill the form untill yesterday. Will this affect my appointment date?

2) Will there be any form of consequence if a tier 2 holders passport gets renewed some weeks/months after the expiry date (while the BRP is still very valid)?

Many thanks in advance.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 9:36am On Oct 22, 2020
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Teemez: 5:04pm On Oct 22, 2020
Good evening everyone, a quick answer will be appreciated.

1. For Nigeria living in Bristol, UK what is life like for a masters student?

2. For someone whose plan is to work alongside with study to compliment living expenses how workable is this plan?

3. What is the average living expenses for family of 3 per month:
3i Rent per month
3ii Cost of living including food, drink e.t.c per month

4. Any prospect for IT professional in Bristol during and after Masters degree?

Thanks for your responses, God bless
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 5:54pm On Oct 22, 2020
Teemez:
Good evening everyone, a quick answer will be appreciated.

1. For Nigeria living in Bristol, UK for is life like for a masters student?

2. For someone whose plan is to work alongside with study to compliment living expenses how workable is this plan?

3. What is the average living expenses for family of 3 per month:
3i Rent per month
3ii Cost of living including food, drink e.t.c per month

4. Any prospect for IT professional in Bristol during and after Masters degree?

Thanks for your responses, God bless

1. Please edit, your question/sentence is not complete.
2. It is possible to work to augment your savings. Hopefully finding a job won't be too difficult but bear in mind that unemployment has increased due to COVID-19
3. Your school should have provided this information to you. If not, check your school website.
4. There's always prospect for jobs. Put in the effort and see if you find something. If you are looking for graduate roles, you must have started applying by now for September 2021 start. Leave it till November or December and things get more difficult.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by hadidej: 6:00pm On Oct 22, 2020
Hello House, Got into the UK about 2 weeks ago. Started processing for accommodation while in Nigeria. A friend in Coventry help us check out the house, lovely as seen on the internet, we paid the deposit, they began the processing, some days ago we were informed we got the house, then today was called back that the landlord rejected us. Wasted 3 whole weeks. Every house we see and like, we get responses like the landlord doesnt want students. We even offered to pay 6 months rent and there seem to be no available house. is there anyone in coventry that can advise? My Quarantine will be over by saturday and im just confused.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Teemez: 6:18pm On Oct 22, 2020
Thanks alot, please do you live in Bristol?if yes can get in touch with you via email, whatapp or telegram
dustydee:


1. Please edit, your question/sentence is not complete.
2. It is possible to work to augment your savings. Hopefully finding a job won't be too difficult but bear in mind that unemployment has increased due to COVID-19
3. Your school should have provided this information to you. If not, check your school website.
4. There's always prospect for jobs. Put in the effort and see if you find something. If you are looking for graduate roles, you must have started applying by now for September 2021 start. Leave it till November or December and things get more difficult.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 6:22pm On Oct 22, 2020
Teemez:
Thanks alot, please do you live in Bristol?if yes can get in touch with you via email, whatapp or telegram
No I don't.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wroskian(m): 6:34pm On Oct 22, 2020
Teemez:
Good evening everyone, a quick answer will be appreciated.

1. For Nigeria living in Bristol, UK what is life like for a masters student?

2. For someone whose plan is to work alongside with study to compliment living expenses how workable is this plan?

3. What is the average living expenses for family of 3 per month:
3i Rent per month
3ii Cost of living including food, drink e.t.c per month

4. Any prospect for IT professional in Bristol during and after Masters degree?

Thanks for your responses, God bless
Coming to Bristol in a couple of days. Do you mind if we connect? Reply your DM.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Teemez: 6:44pm On Oct 22, 2020
I dont mind, thou I will be coming in January, you can send my your WhatsApp number via email. Thanks
wroskian:

Coming to Bristol in a couple of days. Do you mind if we connect? Reply your DM.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wroskian(m): 7:09pm On Oct 22, 2020
Teemez:
I dont mind, thou I will be coming in January, you can send my your WhatsApp number via email. Thanks
Alright. I have replied.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 9:40pm On Oct 22, 2020
hadidej:
Hello House, Got into the UK about 2 weeks ago. Started processing for accommodation while in Nigeria. A friend in Coventry help us check out the house, lovely as seen on the internet, we paid the deposit, they began the processing, some days ago we were informed we got the house, then today was called back that the landlord rejected us. Wasted 3 whole weeks. Every house we see and like, we get responses like the landlord doesnt want students. We even offered to pay 6 months rent and there seem to be no available house. is there anyone in coventry that can advise? My Quarantine will be over by saturday and im just confused.

Sorry about that, first house search in this country always like that. My advise is try getting a UK resident as guarantor (usually with a salary cap)if you dont have one.

Just keep looking and searching and you will eventually find an agent or LL willing to rent to you. There are loads of options so save and contact as many as possible.

All the best

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Phenmeson(m): 9:48pm On Oct 22, 2020
hadidej:
Hello House, Got into the UK about 2 weeks ago. Started processing for accommodation while in Nigeria. A friend in Coventry help us check out the house, lovely as seen on the internet, we paid the deposit, they began the processing, some days ago we were informed we got the house, then today was called back that the landlord rejected us. Wasted 3 whole weeks. Every house we see and like, we get responses like the landlord doesnt want students. We even offered to pay 6 months rent and there seem to be no available house. is there anyone in coventry that can advise? My Quarantine will be over by saturday and im just confused.

How many are you and what type of accomodation do you want. Is advisable you go for a shared apartment first before going for house. If you want house, try and use Zoopla to search.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(m): 9:49pm On Oct 22, 2020
hadidej:
Hello House, Got into the UK about 2 weeks ago. Started processing for accommodation while in Nigeria. A friend in Coventry help us check out the house, lovely as seen on the internet, we paid the deposit, they began the processing, some days ago we were informed we got the house, then today was called back that the landlord rejected us. Wasted 3 whole weeks. Every house we see and like, we get responses like the landlord doesnt want students. We even offered to pay 6 months rent and there seem to be no available house. is there anyone in coventry that can advise? My Quarantine will be over by saturday and im just confused.

You are searching in a wrong areas, always search within the university post code, use gumtree and narrow your search down within post code of your university. https://www.gumtree.com/all/coventry/student-accommodation(filter it to select private landlord)

https://www.gumtree.com/flats-houses/coventry/student-accommodation

Check these sites https://uniacco.com/get-in-touch/coventry?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=src-generic-city-coventry-geo-all&utm_term=%2Bstudent%20%2Baccommodation%20%2Bcoventry&utm_content=accommodation-broad&msclkid=9606ec3029d51b530e2bb3a1c69bc1a3

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by EngrSaks(m): 10:29pm On Oct 22, 2020
hadidej:
Hello House, Got into the UK about 2 weeks ago. Started processing for accommodation while in Nigeria. A friend in Coventry help us check out the house, lovely as seen on the internet, we paid the deposit, they began the processing, some days ago we were informed we got the house, then today was called back that the landlord rejected us. Wasted 3 whole weeks. Every house we see and like, we get responses like the landlord doesnt want students. We even offered to pay 6 months rent and there seem to be no available house. is there anyone in coventry that can advise? My Quarantine will be over by saturday and im just confused.

Welcome to the UK... residential landlords will hardly give their houses to students. How many are you precisely? If you are up to 5 then the landlord would need a licence to rent it out to you guys...so You need to look for a shared house or a house in multiple occupation (hmo)....you can search on spareroom.co.uk , www.rentaroom.biz or just google shared house Coventry (or the postcode you want)

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Olalekank(m): 10:35pm On Oct 22, 2020
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