While the Elders come out of their council meeting, let's quickly chip in for them
Simple response: dependent have right to work.
I shall soon update with previous responses

peacenaija:
Hi Elders,
Can a dependent on a skilled worker visa work a normal Job without requiring sponsorship?
Regards

[UPDATED]

dduchess90:
... ...
Here's the link for you to read on
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-partner-and-children
Cheers

semmyk:
While the Elders pronounce, let's quickly chip in. One would have thought that the info is straightforward. However, typical, the gov.uk is 'silence'!!! https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-partner-and-children

No. They don't need sponsorship.
No. They must have their 'right endorsed' in their BRB. This is straightforward and by default.
Yes. It is okay they click on eligible to work.

Official position: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1098055/Dependent_family_members_in_work_routes.pdf

[Update] just noticed Koonbey 'straight to the answer' response.

koonbey:
Yes. As a dependent you have unlimited right to work any job/any skill level including self employment and voluntary work, (except the usual restrictions on working as a doctor or dentist in training or as a professional sportsperson/coach).

Abeg, when is Nadhim Zahawi (CP) 'deploying' the military to help ease disruption caused by public sector strikes? I just dey ask ni o.
"If unions chase wage increases in line with or above inflation, ... you will embed inflation for longer and hurt the most vulnerable, ... The war in Ukraine has led to very high inflation rates ... We’re looking at the military" ... ...

[26 Aug '21] As for career paths, anybody can do anything you are hired to do, apply to anything you feel you can do, manage your expectations realistically and don't expect to get a job in the field in which you apparently get or have had a qualification
[03 Dec '22] As for career paths, anybody can do anything you are hired to do, apply to anything you feel you can do, manage your expectations realistically and don't expect to get a job {straightaway} in the field in which you apparently get or have had a qualification: you might though. Nonetheless, reskill (if or where need be), strive, strategise, keep at it ambitiously doggedly. While at it, don't lose sight of that elusive UK experience and bills to pay. Get in and scale up. (Scale up visa not mandated )
In all your getting, don't get lost like needle in haystack. Little drops that make the ocean comes in varying #sizes.
PS: advices are but advice. Ain't Gospel truth. Circumstances and chances happen to all in peculiar ways. #IreeO

TheGuyFromHR:
Ah, I see you guys had the right idea. Una do well, Fati and co, and thanks for the invite, icon8. Unfortunately the last thread had become overwhelmed, and it was extremely difficult to follow.
I'm sure the students will catch up with us here, so for those who eventually do:

- please read, read, read, research research, research and only ask targeted questions, biko. Leave out the stuff about career advice and what course to read in the UK (guidance counselling is up to you), or which airline to fly (situation is fluid and you know as much as everyone else does), where jobs are (use your intelligence, the rough rule is the bigger the city, the more the opportunities, but cheap costs of living generally go with fewer opportunities, just like everywhere in the whole wide world, so you can answer the Hull versus Teeside questions for yourselves), housing is difficult to get from outside the UK, when you come here, if you're looking for anything other than student accommodation for one, be prepared to pay rent for months upfront (coming from Nigeria where rent is paid annually, there should be no difficulty getting your mind around the concept), unless the money no dey (which shouldnt be the case if you followed the rules), the digital banks Monzo, Starling et al, are real FSCS-protected banks and your money is safe in them, use them as your first port of call when you arrive, etc., etc.

As for career paths, anybody can do anything you are hired to do, apply to anything you feel you can do, manage your expectations realistically and don't expect to get a job in the field in which you apparently get or have had a qualification. For part-time jobs, the usual care homes, or try Royal Mail (Angard Staffing - I think they should have started their Christmas casual recruitment about now), Amazon (pay is good these days, up to 12 quid or so), Reed or Blue Arrow, and of course word of mouth; for full-time jobs: Indeed.com, Glassdoor, Totaljobs, and the Guardian.com Jobs and similar entities, the supermarkets and fast-food jobs as usual (browse and apply online and try walk-ins to local branches), etc.

Again, read, read, read, and research, research, research. Try not to derail this new thread, and remember that it is in your own interests for threads like this to exist so you can come and glean knowledge when you need it. Thank you all as you do so.

Interesting view from South Africa on an 'article' purportedly written by Chat got
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/software/472475-this-article-was-written-by-an-artificial-intelligence.html

Forum: https://mybroadband.co.za/forum/threads/this-article-was-written-using-openais-chatgpt-language-model.1216223/#post-30383593

Alphabyte1:
ChatGPT which interacts in a conversational way. ... ChatGPT is a sibling model to InstructGPT, which is trained to follow an instruction in a prompt and provide a detailed response.Try it now at chat.openai.com.
With the release of ChatGPT, these bots are now ready for the next stage of evolution. ... ..?
This stands in stark contrast to previous chatbots built on LLMs ... ...

I don't have first hand knowledge. Perhaps, this might be of help. Donno.
https://www.newbasenewlife.co.uk/locations/Sunbury-on-Thames

Shorty2022:
Good afternoon
Please can someone advice me on this
I got an offer to relocate to Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex but I don't know how the town is

May life not dealt anyone of us a hard blow. Even if it does, remain resolute, aim for the very best.

In aiming for the stars, one might land on the moon or even the cloud. Yet, some might not scale up pronto. Nonetheless, each one must keep preparing with tenacity and aiming high with precision, giving it their ALL.
May we all reach the pinacle of our endeavours. Yet, the summit of Koma hill differs from Idanre rolling hills or Olumo rocks. Ditto, the peak of Kilimanjaro ain't summit of Everest. Each, present a breathtaking view!!! and 'satisfaction' in its own way.
Start high, keep moving high.
Start low, keep pushing high.
Ki Oluwa fun gbogbo wa ni ore-ọfẹ, imọ ati okun.

As you right pointed out, to navigate together, emphasis together, the forum remains the best bet.
To engage few peculiar specifics, people can branch out briefly to engage in Telegram group and come back to this thread for continued engagement.

adedammy009:
Thanks to you and others for the time and sacrifice in answering many questions on here.
I was just thinking if we can have a telegram group where US employment based visa (EB1, EB2, EB3) applicants can meet and navigate the processes together, it will be a good idea.

What do you think?

Frankly speaking, it's long overdue. #Reality though will be harshly 'painful' for some.

ICaSNg:
EFFECTIVE 1ST JULY, PROOF OF LIVING EXPENSES FOR THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND WILL BE 10,000 EUROS.
i.e : it will be changing from 7,000 euros to 10,000 euros

All the best guys !

Rubyventures:

Solumtoya:
Fair point. Two questions though:
1. What was the original intention and appeal of this thread? It's all in the topic
2. Can you kindly raise topics that will re-ignite the "appeal" of the thread?

... ... back to the basics, let us go back to the basic ... #JustSingingOldSchoolNiO (inbtw: what was that group in the 80s?)
But then, when the basics is the future, then the future becomes the basic!

fatima04:
[Page 1]
Hello Everyone for useful tips on visa application, living in the UK and other information visit part 1 of the thread
https://www.nairaland.com/4158866/living-uk-life-uk-immigrant#62102073

For questions on Studying in the UK, please refer to the UK student thread on the below link and try not to derail the thread with student enquiries
https://www.nairaland.com/6712649/uk-student-visa-tier-4#105017249.

Now let's go make some more memories 3years after the thread was created.

Modified
Added below link to provide a summary of common questions regarding student visa. Please read
https://www.nairaland.com/6719932/living-uk-life-immigrant-part-2#105186938

While I sojourn remembering the back to basics, let's chill with back to life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB54dZkzZOY

Kindly feed us in. We'll love to know the update.

Chinlov:
someone just told me that school meals has been extended to some categories of NRPF ....might be worth exploring.... CAVEAT EMPTOR!!!

In-between, Wolverhampton Council site has a great collation for NRPF
[url]win.wolverhampton.gov.uk/kb5/wolverhampton/directory/adult.page?adultchannel=1_7_3[/url]

semmyk:
...
[u]Infant free school meals in England: www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
... ...
nuanced differences btw Scotland and England
Scotland's School meal: www.mygov.scot/school-meals
... ...

Those one man squad that *spam* the programming thread. Well, they shall now become the pharaoh we see 'no more' ... disturbing our collective peace.

zeemahn:
The ones that annoy me the most are those who like creating threads like
100 websites for learning js
200 git repositories you must look at to learn web dev
How to become a front-end dev
... ...

DadR:
Hello Madam Ticha
cc: Oga @Lexusgs430, Oga @TheGuyFromHr et all.
... ...
Kindly advise with which organisation/body I can escalate to, to recover our £775 deposit back. And will I pay for this service? We are based in Liverpool.
Many thanks!

koonbey:
Did you have a tenancy agreement in writing and signed?
Did that agreement state that the landlord would use a deposit protection scheme?

I notice OP quoted Ticha post. OP could start from there.

Ticha:
You have a tenancy under law so fear not. As long as you're paying rent as agreed, you have an active tenancy. Lexus is right. In this case, you won't even lose your deposit regardless of damage because he has broken the law by not lodging it and therefore can't claim anything off it. Even if he lodges it later, he has still failed to abide by the tenancy act. The good thing about not having a signed agreement is that there are no detrimental clauses he can enforce - at all.
... ...
But if you're leaving after 6 months, just relax and take him to the dispute resolution once the tenancy ends and claim back your deposit plus the extra. And if he has not provided any right to rent documents, claim the whole of your 6 months rent back too. First and foremost - check that he definitely hasn't protected it. You can easily check any of the 3 services - https://www.gov.uk/tenancy-deposit-protection/if-your-landlord-doesnt-protect-your-deposit
Make sure you give the right notice. Which is one month. Read here for more information - https://www.gov.uk/private-renting-tenancy-agreements/your-landlord-wants-to-end-your-tenancy

Viruses:
This is not something to agree upon, it is law.

Viruses:
Type in Google - my landlord did not protect my rent deposit. You should be able to claim x3 times of the deposit back. You are supposed to have a rental agreement but just give it a try.

While the Elders pronounce, let's quickly chip in. One would have thought that the info is straightforward. However, typical, the gov.uk is 'silence'!!! https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-partner-and-children

No. They don't need sponsorship.
No. They must have their 'right endorsed' in their BRB. This is straightforward and by default.
Yes. It is okay they click on eligible to work.

Official position: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1098055/Dependent_family_members_in_work_routes.pdf

[Update] just noticed Koonbey 'straight to the answer' response.

peacenaija:
Hi Elders in the house,
Does a dependent on skilled work visa need a sponsorship to work in UK or you can automatically take up any role in UK? Is it okay to click on eligible to work in UK while filling job forms

Repressively #barbaric to say the least. CID Eleweran a worthy place to be!

Nonetheless, Indeed, worthy matter for another day. Unfortunate sad reality of (increasingly number of) #men in modern day marriage's under the influence of influencers influencing the 'influenceable' that ought not to be influenced ...
PS: some men don't help matters as well, with some long standing wife discharged as sewerage when it matters most ...

ednut1:
Very barbaric thing to do. But let’s address this issue one day . Alot of women come into marriage with nothing, enjoy the mans food, money, car, business capital etc. but they will codely be investing that money for the benefit of their self and family. The day the man goes broke the 10 to 20 years of spending he has done doesn’t matter and he is left to starve or go into debt. I have seen this shit severally. Men be wise o . That gender fit turn you to killer

igbsam:
I also need these information. Pls anybody help and can someone pls help me with the process of inviting a family member. My mom! Edakun. What do i need and what documents do we need. I'm a student dependant

Preshyi:
Please how can someone on Visitor Visa access NHS services. Whats the payment like? Would love for my visiting family member to do some medical check up here.

As at 20 Nov, options are

MichaelUde:
On a visitor's visa you go private all the way, except when person get an emergency and goes to A&E.
You can't rock up to a public hospital and ask to see a doctor and say you wan make them bill you later.

dustydee:
Go private. There are several private hospitals around and appointments are more readily available.

Gemma11:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/visiting-or-moving-to-england/how-to-access-nhs-services-in-england-if-you-are-visiting-from-abroad/

Way to go. #DueDiligence.
Mind sharing which of the bootcamp this is. Will be deeply appreciated.
Would assist us all in knowing which category it belongs to. Thanks. Standing by.

zxxtx:
Guys, be careful, I emailed one of the companies hosting the Bootcamp and this is what I get.

[Extract]
Thank you for your email.
So unfortunately you wouldn't be eligible due to your visa.
This is due to the work restrictions and having no access to public funds, as the bootcamps are designed to get you into employment and it is government funded.
[/Extract]

Just to quickly add while awaiting zxxtx, there was a collation last Fri 18 Nov

semmyk:
This is a collation on NRPF: focussed on IT bootcamps.
Long and short, if it's EFSA based/sponsored, it's (most likely) not public fund. For others, whether DfE, DPW, check (as in shine ur eyes well well) and thread carefully.
Wolverhampton Council site has a great collation for NRPF
[url]win.wolverhampton.gov.uk/kb5/wolverhampton/directory/adult.page?adultchannel=1_7_3[/url]

[Addition] https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-a-skills-bootcamp/eligibility
PS: kindly follow the quote link to read the collation.

semmyk:
... ...
NB: I could have even opted for np.where()
... ...

So, I gave np.where a shot just now. Trick seems to be nested np.where (NB: two 'cascaded' np.where gave a wired output).

NB: NL doesn't preserve indentations.
NB: I used mybinder online from my tab.

## np.where | https://numpy.org/doc/stable/reference/generated/numpy.where.html
## import libraries
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np

## create data
A = np.arange(20, 30, 3) #This will create a list with 4 elements (needed to ensure at least one NaN)

#B = np.random.default_rng().integers(3, size=(4)) #Generate a 5 x 1 array* of ints between 0 and 2, inclusive:
B1 = np.arange(3,6)
B_add = np.random.default_rng().integers(1,3, size=(3))
B = np.append(B1, B_add) #concatenate or vstack for scalar
print(f'A: {A} | B: {B}')

## create dataframe, transposed, and check the created data
cols_test = pd.DataFrame([A,B]).T
cols_test[1] = cols_test[1].astype(int) #Ensure the pclass column is int
cols_test

## define function to check NaN/null age and assign age
def impute_age(cols):
age = cols[0] # assign first column to age Series
#print(f'age: {age}') #debug
age1 = cols.loc[:,0] # assign first column to age Series
#print(f'age1: {age1}') #debug
pclass = cols.loc[:,1] # why compare operator instead of assign | pclass == cols[1]

## nested np.where
age_null = np.where((cols[0].isnull()) & (cols[1]==1), 37,
np.where((cols[0].isnull()) & (cols[1]==2),
39, cols[0])).astype(int)

print(f'age col[0]: \n{age_null}')

impute_age(cols_test)

@DasaintHope
[update] Intuitively, I just checked online now and realised that what you're working on (the Titanic dataset) apparently has many examples.

These two might be of assistance.
PS: going by them, then my assumption in my worked example is in line with what I assumed them to be.
NB: I could have even opted for np.where()

https://python-forum.io/thread-2758.html
https://www.kaggle.com/code/frtgnn/a-simple-guide-to-titanic-survival-classifier/notebook

All the best. Enjoy Python coding and ML the pythonic way.

ok. Noted sir.
If you could provide the exact error message. That will help. Typically, that's the easiest way to assist.

While at it, kindly take note that a code might not throw an error, but might still have a functional error. essentially, it runs but the outcome is not the intended.
In your case, the positioning of elif, else goes a long way in what the code would do.
See, for instance, the snapshot below. NB: this is based on assumption and generated data (which will be different from that of your trainer)!

DasaintHope:

Thanks boss! If I understand correctly the issue is the = I put instead of == right?
Modified:
Boss the problem still persists. The issue is with the last else statement.

In between, I'm not sure why the trainer used the example (s)he used.
Not so sure it's pythonic enough.

Glancing through, seems you might have multiple error down the line.
First step, kindly check your indentations

Something like below. I'll try run with random value and feedback.
Updated: I see NL distorted the indents. I've manually insert "." to try and preserve indents. Kindly remove all the "."
Updated: I see NL continues to distort. I'll do a screenshot

<sub>def impute_age(cols):
age = cols[0] # assign first column to age Series
pclass = cols[1] # why compare operator instead of assign | pclass == cols[1]

if pd.isnull(age):
if pclass == 1: #integer
return 37
elif pclass == 2: #integer
return 29
else:
return 24
else:
return age

impute_age(cols_test)</sub>

DasaintHope:
Good day I am new to data analysis and python I want to replace all NaN value in titanic dataset, specifically the age column.
I created a function:

def impute_age(cols):
age = cols[0]
pclass == cols[1]

if pd.isnull(age):

if pclass == 1
return 37

elif pclass == 2:
return 29

else:
return 24

else:
return age.

The output goes: Syntax Error: invalid syntax.
it indicated the last else was the issue. The video I am following the tutor did exactly this and had no error.
I would appreciate your input.

I'm not exactly sure I understand what it is you intend.
Switch from student to workers
Is the concern about the students' 20hrs restrictions, or
Is the concern about the additional work 20hrs restriction.

If it's the students, then you're no longer bound once you switch. Simply put, no restriction.
If, however, it's the limitation on additional work hrs after you've switched to workers, then you follow the rules on gov.uk | However, the challenge one will face is not the additional work, but keeping up with study and justifying the study and additional work in tandem with the work (one now has workers permit for).
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/second-job

Think ILR down the line. Think health, think quality of life.

hustla:
... ... Is it possible to get sponsorship and still remain on 20 hours per week while still studying?
Can one switch visas based on that?
Thank you!

You might want to also take a look at pages 450 and 476

semmyk:
... the UK Gov explicitly allows you. Also, most universities clarifies this.
[https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa]
What you can and cannot do
With a Skilled Worker visa you can:
- work in an eligible job
- study
- ... ...

Overview from Gov.uk
A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer.
This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa.

KCL (Kings College) emphasise that you “must intend to work”. Invariably, working becomes primary and study secondary! Ditto, the reverse

USW (South Wales) goes further to put beyond doubt
If you are in the UK in a work related immigration category..., you may undertake study that fits around your work. There is no condition which prohibits study. Therefore you are free to undertake part time or full time study whilst you are working. You should however be mindful of the following issues:
Work/study balance ... ...
Length of the course and visa expiration date ...
Leaving and re-entering the UK ...
What do you intend to do afterwards? ...

Kindly note that a number of UK universities have not updated their websites: Tier 2, Tier 4, Tier 5!!

My honest opinion will be, aim to move to Global Talent Visa (Researcher route). Why? With a UKRI funding, if it were me, my focus will be on ensuring publishing in top 20 or top 50 journal in the discipline (at worst at least a journal on Scopus). Once the PhD is completed or with about 6 mths to the end of the PhD or once submitted or submitting the thesis, you go all out for PGRA posts. Currently, with an offer, with publication and with a PhD (or PhD in view) , you should get Global Talent Visa (researcher route). It comes with tons of benefits!
NB: for the Global Talent Researcher route, you do not have to be in digital technology.

PS: I'll perhaps chip in that one is not compelled to spend the full 3 (or 4 yrs) for PhD. It's (technically) possible within the 2nd to 3rd gap!
In any case, opting to work (switch visa) and fast tracking your PhD boils down to personal choice.

With all above said, holding on to your UKRI funding might 'get a K leg'. However, it depends on the funding condition, which we're not privy to.

Adazeal:
Hello house, please I've come with my questions again.
Please, if a person on UKRI funded PhD happens to get a sponsorship and wants to switch visa while still continuing with the PhD (won't interfere with normal school activities), do you think the school would have a problem with it or withdraw the funding? After careful consideration personally, I'd like to hear the opinions of y'all should I have missed to factor in something important. Please what are the pros and cons?
cc Ticha, semmyk, TheGuyFromHR

One of earlier posts.

semmyk:
Global Talent, in a way, is a spin off Tier 1, the part that was covered by the defunct HSMP (which I had b4 collapse). Global Talent now covers more ground. In a way, it bridges the gap between the (difficult to scale) Tier 1 and the old HSMP.
... researcher/academic route: www.gov.uk/global-talent-researcher-academic
... ...
The researcher route would appeal to those that are research 'active'. Although a PhD is expected, it is not an absolute bar. IMHO, even if with a Master, one might scale through: your publications and research outputs count. The researcher route has about four sub-routes. The two I consider straightforward are
- Receiving a research fund (NB: this is from a UK listed research agency and not just the ones you get for doctorate research)
- get a (qualifying) research job

Seems 'auntie' Suella now learn (or is it learning) to 'take it slow' while the 'boss' Rishi gives the direction on how to focus on tackling illegal migration.

Probably state what the need guidance is, so as to receive help out here
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/online-immigrant-visa-forms/ds-260-faqs.html

Is your DS-260 for your EB2-NIW. Will your attorney for 5he petition still be assisting you.

kollykolly:
Thank you all for creating this platform. Please I need guidance on filing my DS260 myself. I am on the stage of gathering all my required documents before NVC sends my invoice. @helpout please your advise and intervention.

As I understand it, YouKay gov says Passport AND proof of status (BRP with ILR or Visa ...).
www.gov.uk/uk-border-control/before-you-leave-for-the-uk
Also see www.gov.uk/uk-border-control/at-border-control
[Edited] At times, some might many get away with it. At times, seemly it's because of the assumption if (s)he has valid ILR, most likely (s)he has the right: no need to make 'queues' long!
Typically, Naturally, ILRs gravitate towards the UK/EEA lane. Checks are less tedious. Operationally, the BRP Identity is checked (fingerprint linked to database) without all the 'questioning'

Once a person scale boarding in 9ja (BRP with proof of ILR, convince 'em that 9ja passport under processing by High commission in UK...), typically coast clear. Would normally not be refused entry in UK (if at all, just some inconveniences)

Solumtoya:
You sure? Even with ILR, the person might still need a valid passport.

justwise:
Yes but only if the person is holding ILR or a British passport otherwise no.

Osoderi:
Thank u. but the problem is coming back to UK, can he still travel from Nigeria with that expired passport?

Osoderi:
... ... pls I want to confirm if he can travel with emergency document for the burial,bc he has indenfite leave. pls house could u pls kindly advice. Thank you.

Kindly checkout Fatima04 previous link and image. All the best.

Debawen:
... ... The refund has been approved and credited into their various account since september this year and the company is not having a turn around saying they do not process refund and do not involve themselves with IHS refund. All i want is for my IHS refund to be paid to me by the travel company since it has been credited into their account.

Please i need help or advice to go about getting my IHS refund from this people. The company have decided to stop responding to our emails claiming our file has been closed. I have all the evidence including transaction details.
Thank you for you help.

fatima04:
See attached and follow the link for more information
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-health-surcharge-applying-for-a-refund/immigration-health-surcharge-guidance-for-reimbursement-2020#annex

semmyk:
I'll assume UKVI is aware of batter's shutdown and might even attempt to contact you; either when refunding or failed refund.
Whichever way, my gut feeling is to try and contact them ahead of time explicitly articulating the circumstances factual.

I don't know if this still works:
Contact Details for UK Visa and Immigration Enquiries
Email: UKVAIG.ServiceIntegration@fco.gov.uk
UK Telephone: +44 1243 213 322
Open: 10:00am - 6:00pm
curled from www.theukrules.co.uk/rules/immigration/arriving/healthcare/refund.html

dduchess90:
.... This is a long time, can he contact UKVI and request for this refund through this link
https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk
I don't know if it is the same link he has
Cheers

This is a collation on NRPF: focussed on IT bootcamps.
Long and short, if it's EFSA based/sponsored, it's (most likely) not public fund. For others, whether DfE, DPW, check (as in shine ur eyes well well) and thread carefully.
Wolverhampton Council site has a great collation for NRPF
[url]win.wolverhampton.gov.uk/kb5/wolverhampton/directory/adult.page?adultchannel=1_7_3[/url]

[Addition] https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-a-skills-bootcamp/eligibility

zxxtx:
Guys, be careful, I emailed one of the companies hosting the Bootcamp and this is what I get.
[Extract]
Thank you for your email.
So unfortunately you wouldn't be eligible due to your visa.
This is due to the work restrictions and having no access to public funds, as the bootcamps are designed to get you into employment and it is government funded.
[/Extract]

Tinyemeka:
I've recently been coming across different stories of people who after their work or studies, applied for Leave to Remain and got their applications declined and in one horror case, approved and later rejected. The commonest reason for these rejections being that they accessed Public Funds.
[Addition: Mon 21 Nov '22] https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-a-skills-bootcamp/eligibility
PS: kindly note zxxtx post. Continue to thread cautiously.
... ...
[quote author=Gemma11 post=118460660] ... ... I posted a link to a UK Govt sponsored free skills bootcamp further. The requirements appear to be that one must have the legal right to work in the UK which I assume most in this thread do. If anyone has the brain power to take advantage of these boot camps then please do as they would be highly beneficial and put you in good standing when it comes to applying for Tech roles which pay very well when compared to others.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-a-skills-bootcamp

jum33:
Hello peeps ,there a have been a lot of free IT bootcamp training spring up lately and being funded by ministry of education .Requirement is mostly about having the legal right to work and must have lived in UK for at least 3 years .
Can this be counted as a public fund
www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-kingdom-department-for-education-pledges-up-to-4-800-000-to-fund-coding-boot-camps-with-edx-301641026.html

zealog:
Please just to be clear. Can someone on a student visa access the bootcamp programs? ... ...
Moreover, since the bootcamps are free, will they not be regarded as usage of public funds

zxxtx:
Hi, this is funded by the department of education, does it mean public funds. I am very interested but I am not to access public funds.

Zahra29:
I would probably say no, because technically you do not have a separate and unrestricted right to work in the UK
However you should contact a couple of training providers to clarify the requirements and your eligibility

Officialkplus:
Can someone under student visa apply for this bootcamp..? Is it not regarded has public funds ..?

Zahra29:
From the government website there are unclear "residency requirements". Try contacting a couple of training providers to clarify what these requirements are and if you are eligible:

Eligibility
Explains who can apply for a Skills Bootcamp.
Skills Bootcamps are free flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for people looking for a new role or job opportunity.

Once you complete the course, you’ll be offered a job interview. If you’re self-employed, your Skills Bootcamp provider will help you find new work opportunities.

You may be eligible to apply for a Skills Bootcamp if you:
- are aged 19 or over
- have the right to work in the UK
- live in England
- meet residency requirements – the training provider can check this
- If you claim Universal Credit, you can apply and continue to claim benefits.
Some Skills Bootcamps have additional eligibility criteria. Contact the training provider to check if you’re eligible and apply for the course.

semmyk:
NVQ (England, Wales), SVQ (Scotland) funded training/bootcamp tilts towards public funds: they would trigger NRPF). However, I'll think if the employer is registering and the employer is paying, it might not be 'public funding'; so long the employer is not #govt!!! [TheGuyFromHR to the rescue to define govt]
Check the type of training and the funding.
See also www.gov.uk/government/publications/qualifications-in-new-funded-offers

DeeOneBangin:
Thanks for the input. Found out that ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) doesn’t count as public funds

semmyk:
Great. Just for completeness.
Apprenticeship funding rules for employers: Education and Skills Funding Agency (Updated: 17 August 2022)
[url]www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employers/annex-a-eligibility-criteria-who-we-fund#:~:text=E318[/url]
Annex A: Eligibility criteria (who we fund)
Who can apply for apprenticeship funding. Includes criteria for residency and citizenship.

Non-UK nationals
E307
A non-UK national (with exception to those that fall into the categories above) is eligible for funding if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of their apprenticeship and have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) or have obtained pre-settled or settled status under EUSS.

Individuals with certain types of immigration status and their family members
E318
The individual’s immigration permission in the UK may have a ‘no recourse to public funds’ condition. This does not include education or education funding, so this does not affect an individual’s eligibility, which must be decided under the normal eligibility conditions.

Once again, thanks DeeOneBangin This will assist many. We can perhaps generalised for most (NVQ based) workplace training if linked to ESFA.

A little more digging
www.nrpfnetwork.org.uk/information-and-resources/rights-and-entitlements/education/further-education
Further education (FE) courses are funded by the UK Government for students in England through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Further education is normally undertaken by students age 16 or older. It also includes adult education ...
FE funding is not classed as a public fund for immigration purposes and can be accessed by a young person or adult if they are subject to the 'no recourse to public funds' (NRPF) condition.
However, to qualify for FE funding, a student must meet requirements relating to their immigration status and length of residence in the UK. These rules can be complex and are set out in detail by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) ...

semmyk:
One thing one will quickly find about the UK (other places though) is that often, there's element of ambiguity. I know I jokingly said recently along the line ... how do you 3xpect lawyers to make £ when it's time for ILR ...

We have established on this thread that ESFA FE fundings are not Public Funds.
However, these (IT) bootcamps falls under the DfE skills for life program. Unfortunately, there's no clarity if the skills for life fall under ESFA.
We've said, one should try and use the duckling rule and thread cautiously. Someone added (I think ma'am Ticha or Mamatukwas) along the line that if you have to apply for it specially, it might most likely be PF.
With that said though, it would appear the bootcamps might be safe. PS: don't take my words for it though. Kindly also note the subtle caveat ... Free - Funded by the Govt if you are applying as yourself and not through an employer scheme!!!
Read more from the NRPF site and skills for life site. This Wolverhampton Council site might assist. (I kinda like the way they collate NRPF)
[url]win.wolverhampton.gov.uk/kb5/wolverhampton/directory/adult.page?adultchannel=1_7_3[/url]
Kindly read collation of previous posting

About 2k+ results (to filtered through) on GS with search key ... "RF Energy Harvesting" "Wireless Devices"

GGGPassword:
... ...
Could you please, help me on how to go about this. RF Energy Harvesting for Wireless Devices?

YouKay life is not BUGA. It is focus, strategy and purpose. Yes, we all need to wind down often!

Thastie:
So there are Ghanaians in my workplace and the annoying thing is they all want to compare their country with Nigeria at every opportunity. Its annoying. They'll be the first one to tell me about Nigerians that lost their kids or are in the country illegally...just to gloat. It's really pissing me off. Whenever they do comparison, I just tell them Nigeria has 36 states so what part of Nigeria are you referring to?
And the most annoying thing is Nigerians at my workplace are so dominated and defeated, they don't even argue, they just accept it.

While elder Lexusgs430 is on sabbatical, let us chip in. I'll be brand neutral, hence not specific.
Look for blender that is 3HP (about 2.2KW) engine rating. Any 2000W should do as well. Exception is if there're other defects like the one pointed out here #leak
NB: 1000W would work great for a while but would soon buckle under load or repeated use.

HollyMadison:
Hi elders. Please can you recommend a blender for beans? i.e akara and moi moi

One thing one will quickly find about the UK (other places though) is that often, there's element of ambiguity. I know I jokingly said recently along the line ... how do you 3xpect lawyers to make £ when it's time for ILR ...

We have established on this thread that ESFA FE fundings are not Public Funds.
However, these (IT) bootcamps falls under the DfE skills for life program. Unfortunately, there's no clarity if the skills for life fall under ESFA.
We've said, one should try and use the duckling rule and thread cautiously. Someone added (I think ma'am Ticha or Mamatukwas) along the line that if you have to apply for it specially, it might most likely be PF.
With that said though, it would appear the bootcamps might be safe. PS: don't take my words for it though. Kindly also note the subtle caveat ... Free - Funded by the Govt if you are applying as yourself and not through an employer scheme!!!
Read more from the NRPF site and skills for life site. This Wolverhampton Council site might assist. (I kinda like the way they collate NRPF)
[url]win.wolverhampton.gov.uk/kb5/wolverhampton/directory/adult.page?adultchannel=1_7_3[/url]
Kindly read collation of previous posting

semmyk:
Great. Just for completeness.
Apprenticeship funding rules for employers: Education and Skills Funding Agency ... ...

jum33:
Hello peeps ,there a have been a lot of free IT bootcamp training spring up lately and being funded by ministry of education .Requirement is mostly about having the legal right to work and must have lived in UK for at least 3 years .
Can this be counted as a public fund
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-kingdom-department-for-education-pledges-up-to-4-800-000-to-fund-coding-boot-camps-with-edx-301641026.html

Kindly pay close attention to Seunoj. See gov.uk snapshot.
Student: www.gov.uk/student-visa/knowledge-of-english
Worker: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/knowledge-of-english

seunoj:
Nothing to prove. There is an option that allows the fact that you have proven the proficiency in previous applications. (Eg student visa)

worldazzling:
... ... I am switching from a student visa to a Skilled worker visa but my MSc certificate (uk) is not out yet.
How else can i prove my English proficiency?
Thank you very much.