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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 6:23pm On Feb 15, 2022
It's for everything but his pension contribution is insignificant, about £60. Not sure what's basic rate tax code.
Peerielass:


As already advised, you need to check his tax code. Is the £600 just PAYE or does that include NI and Pension contributions? He’s probably on a Basic Rate tax code.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 6:19pm On Feb 15, 2022
Thanks
Lexusgs430:



Call HMRC........
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 6:19pm On Feb 15, 2022
Thanks
tshoboy:

Best to call HMRC. He can also use this to calculate his expected salary and the compare with what he earns https://www.thesalarycalculator.co.uk/.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 6:18pm On Feb 15, 2022
Will do. Thanks
mimilyrics:
What tax code is being used for him? Does he have 2 jobs?
He will need to call HMRC to fix issues with tax codes.
If you don't get round to it before the tax year ends, he'll be automatically refunded for any tax excess that he's paid.
He can also sign up here to check what tax/wage/salary info that HMRC holds: https://www.gov.uk/log-in-register-hmrc-online-services

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 10:18pm On Feb 14, 2022
Hello guys,
Please how do I know if someone is being overtaxed if there is anything like that? My husband earns a little over 2k in a month and get deduction of almost 600pounds. It's just outrageous and we dont know if he is being taxed correctly. Please help.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 9:15pm On Feb 07, 2022
Thanks, the goal is to save money o
Bourne007:
But ain't you in the UK? Pay directly na

I think the logic is send pounds at 770 (or whatever the rate is) then do a Form A @ CBN rate .. . This is up to you really cheesy

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 9:15pm On Feb 07, 2022
Thanks
SamReinvented:


The logic is that you send pounds to Nigeria at black market rate, then have someone pay your fees for you using form A. Your money will go farther this way. However, you’ll only get peace of mind with this method if you have parents in Nigeria, and they are aware of the form A processes. If you send money to a friend or someone random, e fit enter voicemail ooo. cheesy cheesy cheesy
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 9:14pm On Feb 07, 2022
Thanks
TheGuyFromHR:


If you send pounds back to Nigeria, it comes at the blackmarket rate. Given that the unofficial rate is much higher than the official one, you will get more naira when you convert at the unofficial rate (approx 745, variable), then use this naira to buy pounds from CBN at the official rate, so you save the difference.

Arbitrage at its finest.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 9:14pm On Feb 07, 2022
Thanks
Chreze:


Yes, it’s possible to save some amount base on exchange rate differences. But I will advice you to just pay the money since you have it here already and move on with your life. If you transfer to Naija and that Naija story happen, you will start to feel uncomfortable.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 11:43am On Feb 07, 2022
The student thread consists mostly of people in Nigeria trying to get student Visa. I believe people here will give me a better response based on their experience with sending money back home, conversion rates etc.
Aprokodaughter:


You will get better answers through nairaland uk student thread.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 11:30am On Feb 07, 2022
Hello all,
I am trying to pay the balance of my fees. A banker suggested I send the pounds back to Nigeria and pay with the bank rate. I am still trying to understand that logic and how it will help me save money. Any thoughts please?
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 8:25am On Jan 28, 2022
I appreciate your response
mimilyrics:
No. You still need to do them. Nigerian licence can't be exchanged for UK's. Only certain countries can do that.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 10:52pm On Jan 27, 2022
Thanks, I thought all those protocols will be skipped
mimilyrics:
Yes. Provisional licence-> Theory test -> Practical test -> full licence
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 2:36pm On Jan 27, 2022
If someone has the international drivers license valid for 1 year, to get a UK license after that do you need to start with getting a provisional license?

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 11:03pm On Jan 16, 2022
Thanks. I Appreciate.
marylandcakes:


You can get the National railcard which is £30 annually. You don’t get discounts if you are travelling during peak periods. The only way to get around it is if , your husband can come to some kind of agreement with his employer and start his travel after 9.30am. Also if his job allows him to work from home then he can maybe travel in 2 days instead of 5 days. If you don’t ask you don’t get.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 5:01pm On Jan 16, 2022
Yes, the tricky thing about it is you have to travel with at least 1 child before it applies. That name is not suitable for the railcard.
ricdavies:


Have you tried the family and friends railcard?
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 4:02pm On Jan 16, 2022
Congratulations to you both. Most jobs do not indicate start dates as my program ends in sept and I get sceptical about applying incase they need me to start immediately. I guess going ahead to apply is a better option.
mdeeokoye:


Why I am saying this! If you come in to the Uk in October or January start applying immediately, don’t wait till your masters is about rounding up before you apply, there are lots of graduate roles, I would reckon that more experienced roles would want you to start immediately and would not give you the buffer to start months ahead.
Lastly you can always yearn for more! Go for it! You have it in you! Hope this helps anyone

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 3:53pm On Jan 16, 2022
Hi guys,
My husband works in another city and takes the train to work and he spends alot on that cos taking the bus is almost the same amount. We have tried to get a digital railcard but didn't see any one for his 30+ age category. Is there any other way to get a discount on train fare?
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 12:34pm On Jan 09, 2022
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tier-2-employers-in-the-health-care-sector/list-of-tier-2-employers-in-the-health-care-sector-categorised-by-region-and-the-industry-sectors
This one is healthcare specific
iboboyswag:


Hello, please can you share the link to where I could find the list of approved organizations. I want to check something.

Thanks

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by Preshyi: 2:47pm On Jan 08, 2022
Not falsifying anything. For instance my result was evaluated by WES as a 4 years degree and IQAS as a professional degree. Does using only WES evaluation to get a lower score amount to falsification?
Pearlmadeit:
Avoid falsifying information. I take God beg you


Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 11:52am On Jan 08, 2022
My NIN came out in 5 weeks but the standard wait time is 16 weeks. You cant contact them until then. I have used my NIN as proof of address on so many occasions cos it's a government document, most organisations dont accept tenancy agreements. I will advise you use a permanent address for your NIN application.
midasfx:
Please how long does it take before the NI number comes out? as I'm not sure if I should specify my current Airbnb location on the application.

Please advise.

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 11:46am On Jan 08, 2022
It's not always there. So many people I know applied seperately for NIN including myself.
Xanderlex:

Check the back of your brp. It is there. Mine was too.
You would see it under remarks after the NO PUBLIC FUNDS
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 11:44am On Jan 08, 2022
It's more like a plan B. I appreciate.
DisGuy:


Try as much as possible to get all the training and certification that comes with your role whilst on the job, approach the HR about sponsorship or get in touch with other employers about sponsorship when they put out advert for senior roles

That's if you really want to be in that sector.
Don't forget your school work!

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by Preshyi: 3:41pm On Jan 07, 2022
Hello guys,
So I recently learnt that Ontario only nominates people within a particular CRS score and wont consider you if you have a higher score. I presently have 479 CRS but someone advised I reduce my work experience or something to fit in within their score of 450+. Is this a good move?
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 12:30pm On Jan 07, 2022
Okay, thank you.
LagosismyHome:


There no eligibility other than applying and getting a job that comes with sponsorship..... for now its senior care worker. I keep seeing more of those roles with NHS do check nhs jobs.

If your job sponsors then check with their HR team or who does the recruitment. It possible that they don't sponsor for your particular level of support work or maybe they do. Only them can answer this
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 1:24am On Jan 07, 2022
Hi guys,
I have read here about the care sponsorship route but not sure how someone already in the system can get sponsorship via care. I came in last year via student Visa but currently working in a healthcare facility as a support worker. I have already seen online that my Company is on the list of organisations that can offer sponsorship but dont know if I qualify as I cant see specific eligibility requirement. Will appreciate any information on this.
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by Preshyi: 1:11pm On Dec 25, 2021
Is there a minimum time after you leave a country to get PCC or anytime after you leave is okay?

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Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by Preshyi: 1:07pm On Dec 25, 2021
Hello guys,

Does it raise eyebrows if you and your spouse work in the same organisation on your express entry profile.
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 2:01am On Dec 24, 2021
Thanks
What if I want to send pounds. Is world remit or western Union an option?
contra:
On Flutterwave you can select enaira option. It goes to your enaira account. You transfer to your bank account. I sent at N759 to £1 and they charge £1 sending fee.


Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Preshyi: 7:17pm On Dec 23, 2021
Hello guys,
Please what's the best and cost effective way to send money to Nigeria from the UK.
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by Preshyi: 6:44pm On Dec 23, 2021
Any answer to this please, not sure I can see that on their website
Preshyi:
Please does this mean that there is no way to know the NOC's each province is in need of?
Travel / Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by Preshyi: 1:50am On Dec 23, 2021
Please does this mean that there is no way to know the NOC's each province is in need of?
adeakin:
there are 190k people in the pool too waiting for pnp. Unless your noc and maybe crs scores is high enough for what the province needs. You wont get invited. Its not automatic too. Its based on the above factors and luck sometimes. They may pick a certain noc in the past and not pick again. Go improve your cra scores too

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