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deept:
I somewhat agree. Their policies are always better in hindsight.

Just compare what missjekyll is going on about with what Osinbajo, Fashola, Buhari, etc were saying in 2014 about ‘16 years of PDP misrule’.

Granted, the PDP was dog’s dinner by January 2015. The APC was seen as ‘the change’.
The APC fumed about $1 = N216
The APC promised allowances to all unemployed people. They promised better education, better everything etc… even vexed at the number of planes in the PAF (presidential Air Fleet).

Just like 2024 UK Labour, the APC failed to tell Nigerian EXACTLY how they will achieve their lofty ambitions. They failed to say precisely how they would raise money, and how they would do it differently .

That is precisely what UK Labour is doing now, they are hoping that the electorates will be so angry with the Tory status quo, and vote them, without questioning their policies.
Ask them the simplest question, and hear them pour out rhetorics about ‘14 years of Tory misrule’ . Oya how will you solve it? “14 years Tory misrule “. What is your policy on immigration? “15 years Tory misrule”. What is your policy on taxes? “14 years Tory misrule” How will you clear the NHS backlog? “14 years Yoey misrule “ The Labour Party has been leading Cymru for eons, how come the Health service in wales is not better off? “14 years Tory misrule”
Shuooooo…

deept:
Glad to see someone passionate about politics. But personally don't see anything getting better with anyone of them.

Why are you so optimistic about Labour? Why do you think they would do better?

Labour is EXACTLY like Nigerian APC in 2014. Lots of promises. Lots of hot air. Zero substance. Ask them the simplest question about the ‘HOW’ and they begin to starmer (pun intended).
Ask them how they will cut NHS waiting times, they starmer and blow more hot air. Ask them if they are going to decrease or increase taxes, for the ordinary person, they will say they want private schools to pay taxes. Ask them how they will fund their fantasies, they will tell you NonDom. As if nondom is a silver bullet.


Even on this thread, ask the most vocal Labour supporter (missjekyll) she will just go on and on rehashing punch lines.

All, very hot air.

oluwaleokey:
The life in the UK test must be written by;
The main applicant/worker alone?
Both Main Applicants and dependant/spouse?
Can only the dependant spouse sit in for the test?

Thank you very much

Everyone that is = or > 18 years of age.

Jamesclooney:
It’s not forgery — it’s my real driving experience in Nigeria, without making a single insurance claim. The verification is done from FRSC head office Abuja. Why you would think of the negative instead of reading what I wrote, I would never know. My question is it acceptable for UK insurers as proof of NCD?

The information you provided sounded like forgery (to me).
FRSC has NO business issuing out NCDs.

For the 13 years you have been driving in Nigeria, did you have valid insurance policies from valid insurance companies?
If yes, you are a great customer (13-year’s worth). Contact the insurance company and ask them for an NCD.

Tier4Dependant:
One can have multiple CoS, the other company doesn't need to cancel.

What is your proof?

3greatnations:
Good morning family.Please I need suggestions a family member is in process of changing to PSW visa looking to relocate to an affordable city in England with plenty work also she has law background so please some where that will be easy to get law related jobs too .Thank you

Catch 22:
Plenty (lawyer) jobs & affordable city can hardly co-exist in the same sentence.
Something must (usually) give.

Lagos, Abuja, Portharcourt may have more juicy lawyer job opportunities than Birnin Kebbi, Gusau & Damaturu.

elengine:
I have a question here please.

A recently graduated student in youkay got a care COS in England but has not used it to apply for visa. He also got another health care job in Scotland but the coy in scotland is not able to generate a new COS for him because they said it is showing on the system that he has a COS. This person preferred Scotland to England. Please advise on what he needs to do.

Note. I have not seen a case like this before, what I always know is someone switching from an existing COS to an undefined COS

Formally reject the existing England Job offer. Follow up with the company to cancel the CoS.
Once you receive confirmation that the CoS has been cancelled, then pursue your Scotland dreams.
Good luck!

directonpc:
I don ask the same question. Maybe the poster think say I be CIA

I just dey find tips on getting my first car in the UK.

1. Facebook market place (be careful though as there are plenty scammers. Never send 1 kobo unless you are there and have see with you qoroqoro eyes).

2. Autotrader

3. Cazoo

3. Cinch

4. eBay

5. Gumtree (same as 1 above. Plenty scammers dey there, but you can get genuine great bargains too).

missjekyll:
I do not agree. I met this thread as a safe space where no question is "silly". It has remained so and wont be changing now.

Pls ask your questions. The questioner does not get lost

No one says a question is ‘silly’.
My point is: A Briton working in Nigeria on a Work permit visa is an Expatriate.

A Nigerian working on a SKILLED visa in Britain is also an EXPATRIATE.

It says a lot that an EXPATRIATE Nigerian, on a SKILLED work permit (visa) to the UK is unable to do the most basic checks/research to know the link for visa application.

I tell you what (in my opinion, which I am entitled to) would have shown that this is an expat?

“Hi all, A friend got a skilled worker visa sponsorship and is in the process of visa application. Is www.uk.com/skilledworker the correct application link? Or are there any other correct links folks are aware of?”

In as much as there are no “silly” questions on this thread, We (ALL of us) should as much as possible discourage laziness and a penchant for being spoon-fed.

lightofjoy:
Hello, please I need to help someone apply for health care skilled visa since her CoS is out. She's in the UK already on dependant visa. So which is the right application link to use?

Honestly , I think this someone needs help, serious help.

Someone who has been in the UK for sometime. Has gotten a tonne of experience, enough for them to apply for SKILLED VISA. Keyword: SKILLED. Someone who has gone through the rigours of health & care training, enough to work as an Expatriate in the UK. Someone who made job applications, attended interviews and found eligible for SKILLED worker visa.

Yet someone has to ask a friend to ask on a faceless forum for the link to apply for the visa?


I know that my position may vary with a lot of people here, but I honestly think that some people are not doing themselves any good.
If the question was about some technicalities of completing the visa form, I would say fair enough… but to not take 2 minutes of your own time to google uk visa application link? Imagine the circle. The CoS owner doesn’t know the link. The CoS owner had to ask you, and you too doesn’t know. And both of you couldn’t take 3 minutes to search online, but to come to Nairaland and ask the most rudimentary question?

You (we all) can do better.

lightofjoy:
We filled a skilled worker application for someone and this is what we received today, has anyone received this before.
Dear
Application reference number: xxxx

The Home Office has received your application and supporting information submitted on 03 Jan 2024. Our aim is to provide a decision on your application by 29 Jan 2024.

If there is a delay with processing your application, or further information is required to make a decision on your application, we will contact you.

You should only contact us about your application if you have further information to provide. We will not provide updates on the progress of your application.

You do not need to take any further action on your application at this time.

UK Visas and Immigration
Please do not reply to this email. This is an automated email.

Normal thing

Akhat:
The dom she was working doesn't sponsor. And the ones we have seen so far that sponsors are requesting that one has a car. She has started the process of getting a driver licence, which might take some time, because she just in the process writing the theory driving test. Please if you know any that does not require a car immediately before giving sponsorship, please kindly help with the link.
Although a care home is our preferred choice.

And while at it, seriously begin to consider your PSW options. I know you stated that you are eligible for PSW, it’s better to not keep that out of your options.
Hopefully, you can pay for the PSW before the 66% rise in IHS on January 16?

Amoj4682:
Grandma is visiting us from the US will registering her at the gp be free? Please someone answer. Though they asked for proof of address and she doesn't have any bill to her name. How can I get proof of address

Heard of something called Travel insurance before?
Heard of something called health insurance before?

‘Free’ registration at the GP’s is supposed to be for persons who are UK residents & who have paid something called Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).

Datakey:
Thanks

I just got the Amex card with 1K limit.

How do I set up a direct debit to clear up the credit used?

Want to use the card to build up my credit

There is no information you will get here on Nairaland that is superior to the one you will get from the Email Amex sent to you after you were approved.
Follow the instructions on the Amex portal, the app and the email you received. It is pretty straightforward.

cbn4main:
Elders in the house, I thought having a well managed CCs is a good way to building one's credit score. Why is my case different na? Here is my journey so far:

I and my partner arrived the UK in August last year. I tried to get CCs for both of us but were denied by AMEX, monzo and Lloyd's. Luckily for us, it didn't affect our Credit score. My partner is a full time worker while I was a student working part-time.
I decided not to apply again until last month.
My partner got accepted by two CC companies (zable and Capital one) while I applied for only Zable and got as well. Whenever we use the CCs we pay back latest after 1 to 2 days. We try to maintain a zero balance.

I recently checked our Credit scores on Transunion, they were OK. But to my greatest surprise, my partner's score on Experian had dropped by over 100 points within one month of using CC and reported a credit balance of just £28 out over £400 credit limit. While mine reported zero balance but dropped by only 1 point. My experian credit score remain Fantastic.

My question is, elders in the house, does it mean it's better not to have a CC? How would they drastically reduce my partner's credit score when im no get any due repayment (just £28 she spent and she paid back the next day or so ).

Make una help biko

Your major issue is that you applied, and got credit cards via ‘herd mentality’.
You did not do even the most basic research into the workings of credit card vs credit file va credit history.


Don’t worry. Your scores will rise.

missjekyll:
Have you not read this book then?
Curiouser and curiouser.

You should read it. Also read how they broke britain by james O'brien

@MissJekyll:
Fun fact: I have personally met James O’Brien.
I shook Nick Ferrari’s hands, but we never really spoke.

I finished reading J’OB’s How they Broke Britain during my commute on December 13th. I note that one of the ‘Theys’ is a certain Islington Politician called Mr Jeremy Corbyn…
Not sure if you will (still be) proud that it’s that same dude you were knocking on doors for, asking the Great UK public to stick into No10.
I have a copies of:
1. Why Can’t we just get along (Ian Dale)
2. How to be right…In a world gone wrong (J’OB)
3. Loathe Thy Neighbour (J’OB))


So you see… my dear sister. We have more in common than in ‘uncommon’

If you know, you know.

hustla:
More clarity provided

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/when-you-can-be-paid-less

The UK is still one of the countries with the most liberal & easy-to-get skilled work visas.

Although I do have my own qualms with the idea of paying visa holders less than the ‘going rate’, but as an immigrant, I think that is very liberal and very much like ‘lowering the bar’ for immigrants.

Ukliving:
SOS
A friend made an application for graduate visa and erroneously put the wrong date of birth for spouse and passport expiry date for main applicant.
IhS fees are paid but not the visa fees.

What can be done please?
Is it possible to cancel the application and start afresh with the same IHS fees that was paid ?

Two options:

Option 1: Proceed to apply. Clearly & succinctly write a cover note to explain the error.Hope for the best.

Option 2: Withdraw the application and make a fresh application. You MUST pay new IHS fees. The IHS fees for the withdrawn application will be refunded in full (this could take up to 15 weeks).

OgbeniOptional:



Omo, what will happen to Band 3 HCAs with family on grad visa with NHS like this

Do you know about something called Occupational Code?

Within the health & care visa, there are different occupational codes. The ‘no dependants ‘ clause only applies to persons in some (not all) occupational codes.


Check the official guidelines to clear your doubt.

Lilymond:
Hello,

Please I am new in the UK for the past week, I've collected my BRP (which comes with NIS), opened a bank account, registered with a GP,... Is [b][/b]there anything I need to do?

Please I want to ask for job recommendations, any job at all. I live in Woolwich London, is their genuine job agencies I can register with to fasten my job hunting. Please I need suggestions, as I have no one here for guardian. Every relation and friends I had while in Nigeria has turned their back at me for reasons I can't fathom. Please brothers, you people are my last resort.

Thank you all. Hoping to get my stand through this platform .

@ the bolded: No. NO. I repeat, NO.
They haven’t. They. Have. Not. They are (probably) extremely very busy and possibly struggling big time too.

Now back to the crux.
What sort of visa do you have?
What sort of skills do you already have (from Naija)?
What types/kinds of jobs are you eyeing?
The answers will help folks to help you with recommendations.

Daisythof:
Hello.
I remember there was a talk here sometimes ago about account switching.

Please I need suggestions on a bank I can switch to from Lloyds bank.

Thanks.

First Direct?

Noworries11:
@Ticha, @Lexus, @Zahra29, @hustla, @schhike & other elders
i changed to a skilled worker visa (care/support worker) around April this year however we had a son three months ago and we only obtained his birth certificate...

we have not done his Nigeria passport or even NIN as we don't have any plans of travelling to naija soon...

Will this present visa matter affect our son... should we go ahead to add him as dependant visa? to obtain his BRP... or is he too tender?.. I am concerned and worried about the new visa policies enacted...
Please your candid advise would be appreciate especially those who have given/gave birth in the UK
Many thanks guys

Since you have already switched to SWV (Care & Support), you don’t have anything to worry about. James Cleverly mentioned a couple of days ago that the new rules are forward-looking. That means it can only apply to people getting into the route newly. Fresh. It doesn’t apply to existing folks, like you.

missjekyll:
This is called Whataboutism. It has never won an election.

I encourage you to sign up for canvassing i.e speaking to people on their doorsteps for the elections in Spring infact i challenge you to do so.
You ll start to get where i m coming from

This government needs to go. QED

OP wrote about tax increases in Scotland.
My response was about that.
And yes! I stand by it. The SNP is rubbish. They just use an elusive Independence to hold their followers captive.

And again, Wales is not el-dorado. Labour has not turned Cardiff into ‘small London’.


PS: my last statement is figurative

profemebee:
I missed everyone

Scotland introduced new tax rate for those earning £75,000+

45% tax rate

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-67759418

The SNP in Scotland is rubbish.
They keep throwing the dead red meat of ‘Independence” to hoodwink Scots about their failures.

Same with the Labour government in Wales. They are messing up big time, but once you point out their failures, they point the blame to Westminster.

Shame!

ZlatanIbile:
Hello everyone,

I have a Nigerian Passport with a Leave to remain residence permit from the UK. Do I need a transit visa to fly to Nigeria from the UK using KLM? Layover is at Amsterdam.

I am assuming you meant Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)? Note that ILR means completely different thing from Leave to Remain.

That said.


Does the UK Leave to remain in your Nigerian passport ordinarily allow you to fly into, and go to Amsterdam (on a good day)?

harddrive2012:
Greetings all,

Abeg I need help with getting WhatsApp verification code. I just woke up 3 days ago and noticed WhatsApp logged me out. I tried logging in back and keep getting ‘unable to send code’. I also tried the call option and got same error code of unable to call. I’ve deleted the WhatsApp countless time but I still keep getting same error to try back after an hour. I keep going in cycles and the 1 hour never ends.

I initially thought it’s my sim but I was able to get other code like Telegram code, bank alert message and also chatted Glo on Twitter which they also sent me a ‘Test code’ without issues. I have sent an email to WhatsApp regarding this issue but no response till now.

Please what else can I do to get this code from WhatsApp. Attach here is the response I keep getting

Thank you

I am guessing it’s your Nigerian Number you are talking about yes?


Do you have the SIM in a phone? Is the number active? Do you have at least N50 credit?
Do you receive ‘normal’ sms? For example, if someone from Nigeria sends an sms. Do you receive it?

ehizario2012:
My people, is the CSCS construction certification as relevant as it used to be? Is it still as lucrative?

The certification itself hasn’t lost any relevance. It’s still like it has always been. If there are a lot of construction gigs going on around where you live, and you want to earn some ££ then CSCS. Why not?

Ibro2021:
My people. I greet una.

I'm reviewing my psw application and discovered that I entered passport details (including issue and expiry dates) where national identity card was required.

I've also done the declaration part so can't edit any longer. All that's left is to make payment for IHS and application.

What are my options, please? Is this error fatal, and do I have to start another application from scratch?

Thanks.

Start another application from scratch, shouldn’t take you more than 30 minutes to complete.
You have your peace of mind, and your sanity.

Schoolhike:
Complete your application, then download the application as pdf, make your edits on it by cancelling out the wrong info and type or write the correct info and after finishing submit it as an additional document and can include explanation.

Can use the website ilovepdf dot com_or you print out the application form then use pen to cancel our and write.


Edit: follow @ Bourne007 explanation similar process I was trying to explain above

Honestly speaking, I think this is too much for a simple issue.
OP has not paid, the application hasn’t even be made yet.
Isn’t it a better thing for OP to simply create a new application? Enter everything correctly and avoid any long (unnecessary) grammar?

gergemam:
Thanks

😭😭😭

OMO... Wetin human go do now...

Either write IELTS (which is honestly a very easy exams)
Or
Do the ECCTIS (formerly NARIC) comparison. I posted about this last week.

Always, Always read the official guide on the uk.gov website.

missjekyll:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/17/legal-action-planned-over-uk-cruel-income-threshold-visa-rules

If this affects you, read this article .
For the gentleman asking when these changes will take effect, even sunak himself does not know.

This may not necessarily affect a lot of folks on this thread.
Reason: Most on this thread may not already hold British citizenship, or infact ILR.