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Someone posted this in the last page (357), perhaps it might assist?

ExpressBooking:
Good afternoon everyone. If you are coming into Ireland and you are finding it difficult to secure an accommodation, please check www.hostingpower.ie they have affordable shared accommodation all around around Ireland at amazing prices and bills inclusive. Good news is you can stay as much as you want. They charge a fee for their service, but its better to get somewhere to stay first while you look out for your preferred accommodation

johnsurvive:
Good day all, pls my wife will be traveling to Dublin on 17 -9- 22,. and till now we have not gotten any accommodation. All effort to book accommodation through daft.ie and rent.ie proofed abortive, as they did not reply the mail sent to the advertiser to confirm availability of such properties. pls elders in the house, kindly guide me on how to successfully secure accommodation for her. thanks greately.

Long and short, keep calm, stand your ground firm. God save the king, accept the queen.
While at it, beware of shifting your statements, and too much robin turanchi.
Belize you've talked too much and shifted! In law, on the basis of balance of probability, you might come out as more unreliable out of the two, hence found less credible!!
Also, ensure you keep your voice calm as practicable as you calm. Dish, difficult at times!!!
_{[Caveat]: this is not a binding legal opinion or advice in law.}

Adazeal:
Hi guys, please look at this issue and let me know if I'm wrong or not.
My power supply tripped off very early in the morning of a certain day, unfortunately, it was only mine that went off.
... ...
Now, the letting agency is telling me that I'm liable for the bills as it wasn't an emergency that I should have switched the circuit breaker/ switch board, that it's expected of me to do that. I told them I'm not liable as I had no idea where the fault was from and moreover I'm not an electrician. They're claiming now that they asked me over the phone if I have turned the switch board which they never did ask me. I told them I believe they record their calls and should go and listen again (they said they don't record calls and I recommended calling the telecommunication company for them to verify). I went ahead to tell them that even if they did I wouldn't know how to do it (the switch boards) as there are couple of switches to turn on and off which I wouldn't have known which is the right one. I also reminded them that the power tripped off again when a socket was about being plugged which indicates there must be an internal issue, in addition, that a lamp holder which I earlier complained about was completely removed by the electrician which he actually said might be what is triggering the power cut.
... ...
Please, I just want to be sure that I'm right so I can stand well or just close eyes and pay the so called bills.
Your opinions please. Sorry for the long read

I'll suppose the marriage certificate, an affidavit and proof of application for change in status should suffice. Someone with firsthand experience would chip in soon.
You may want to go through the docs once again www.gov.uk/government/publications/change-of-name-guidance
^{PS: these are opinions and do not carry legal advice or legal opinion status.}

abiiabby:
... I have applied to update my BRP name to my married name but I haven't gotten a response yet and I am planning a trip to Nigeria.
The last name on my passport is my married name and the name on my BRP is my maiden name. Can I travel from UK to Nigeria and back with my marriage certificate and my passport and BRP which have different last names?
Many thanks for your help.

Trust everyone has had a good reflective night rest: Liz et Rishi. In-btw, what a lively 'debate'. I think folks should visit Downing street oft!
Just a quick one, the COVID policies, inter-alia furlough, eviction, biz support were available in varying degrees in large part of the globe, even in South Africa. However, safeguards aka controls are critical. That's where Rishi missed it. At the point instant, the buck somewhat stops with him (though there's, now gone, oga at the top BJ). He could have taken DPW to task. Anyway, the lazy will always be lazy, the opportunist will always be. The vulnerable will remain vulnerable: the poor shall always be in thy midst! so the Bible foreclose.
Have a lovely day ahead, even as the wind gradually began its descend!

dupyshoo:
I have countered the points. His policies during Covid should even make him unelectable how much seeing it as positives!!.

TheGuyFromHR:
... ... It didn't occur to anyone to design simple safeguards to monitor how they were dishing out money,
...
There is a reason why the phrase 'heads must roll' is used in cases like that. So that there won't be a next time.

@Staizy kindly pay attention to further inputs by @bigmills. #valuable. NB: Not all Irish schools grants PG Dip automatically from dropping out of Masters without dissertation. Most would though.
Ireland offers 1 year post study visa through her third level graduate scheme. For degrees at NQF 9 and above, you get one year and renew for another year (subject to conditions).

bigmills:
When you do Masters and opt out of Dissertation, you will may graduate with a PgD..I would advise you just do he masters

bigmills:
A friend that did PgD got 1 year post study Visa but since you are experienced in IT, you should get a job before the 1 year.The probability of that is high.

semmyk:
PG Dip is not the same as Masters. However, most times, PG Dip can scale up after a dissertation to equate a Masters. Currently, Ireland place PG Dip and Masters on the same pedestal on their NQF for purpose of post study.
Kindly check your program on the ILEP list: www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-options/interim-list-of-eligible-programmes-ilep/
Ensure the PG Dip is explicitly listed and confirm the level.

Regarding job hunting, that's a different animal on its own. Others on ground will comment. All the best.

Staizy:
Hi all,
... ...
Now, the school is insisting I register the module come 2022/2023 session to complete the required credit units or exit the program with a PGD.
My program is in STEM and I have relevant technical IT work experience both in Nigeria and South Africa before moving to Ireland. I am hoping I will be able to secure a job.
My concern now is -
Will a level 9 PGD certificate in a STEM course give me 2 years post study stay in Ireland just same with an MSC or MEng?
Could there be a possible barrier this may pose for me coming from a job placement view?
What other advice can you guys give?
Many Thanks

PG Dip is not the same as Masters. However, most times, PG Dip can scale up after a dissertation to equate a Masters. Currently, Ireland place PG Dip and Masters on the same pedestal on their NQF for purpose of post study.
Kindly check your program on the ILEP list: www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-options/interim-list-of-eligible-programmes-ilep/
Ensure the PG Dip is explicitly listed and confirm the level.

Regarding job hunting, that's a different animal on its own. Others on ground will comment. All the best.

Staizy:
Hi all,
... ...
Now, the school is insisting I register the module come 2022/2023 session to complete the required credit units or exit the program with a PGD.
My program is in STEM and I have relevant technical IT work experience both in Nigeria and South Africa before moving to Ireland. I am hoping I will be able to secure a job.
My concern now is -
Will a level 9 PGD certificate in a STEM course give me 2 years post study stay in Ireland just same with an MSC or MEng?
Could there be a possible barrier this may pose for me coming from a job placement view?
What other advice can you guys give?
Many Thanks

[For noting] Revocation — On January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden revoked Executive Order 13780 and its related proclamations in Presidential Proclamation 10141.
Signed by: Donald Trump on March 6, 2017

[Implication] Nigerian granted I-410 would not have proceed with IVP.

[Caution] some site still list EO 13780 as active and Nigerians not eligible for entry if applying outside the US Travel
_________________
Ban/Executive Order 13780. Can I Still Obtain an
Employment-Based Green Card While I am Outside the U.S.?
If you are a citizen or national of Iran, Syria, Yemen, Libya,
Somalia, Chad, North Korea, Venezuela, Nigeria, Burma,
Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan, or Tanzania, you can still file your
I-140 petition while you are outside the U.S., and your
nationality or location should not affect your chances of I-140 approval.
However, the suspension of entry regulations do affect
applications for an immigrant visa. This means that you
may not be eligible to finish your “Immigrant Visa
Processing” (IVP) and obtain your immigrant visa unless
you qualify for an exception or waiver of the executive order.

By way of rough summary.
Page 1: introduction, overview of EB categories
Page 2: high-level details of EB categories
Page 3: DIY, lawyers
Page 4: EB submissions academic route
Thanks everyone. Great thread.

Starting to take shape for academia, researcher, with on-the-ground postings here.
In a nutshell, get publishing in good journals (beware of where you publish).
Have GS (Google Scholar) profile and ORCID, ResearchGate might be worthwhile.
If you can, become reviewer in good/high-impact journals.
All the best those going academe route.

drbabsok:
... about 170 citations on google scholar.

drbabsok:
... I have a PhD with 170 citations from 13 publications.

DocND:
... used one publication from my MSc where I was second author and that had about 17 citations or so. Thankfully, I was able to get recommendation letters from some of the people who cited my work. I think the key is to have a very strong petition that satisfies the three prongs and one should be good ...

That's correct. Referral bonus has been the norm; especially the (not so anymore) Big 4 acctg/audit firms, the likes of your mgt consulting firms, some multinationals, some banks and few others. At times, the (referral bonus) tap is closed! At times,payout is when the recruited spend 3 or 6 mths or 1yr. At times, it upfront on appointed (aka onboarding).
I've worked briefly with a big 4 some years back, hence I know first hand. Nonetheless, staff are warned not to refer 'just random fella'. Whether that is followed, is another discuss!!!

Amarathripple0:
It’s so interesting that I recently found out that these companies pay their staff a referral bonus if a candidate gets hired. So If they are confident in your profile, they would actually refer you even if you are a stranger. The wonders of social networking.

Consulting is wide. Even within mgt consulting, it's still wide. You may have to give pointers.
More so, comes at different levels: entry, associate, consultant, Snr consultant/supervisor, asst mgr / principal consultant, mgr, ... ...
Yet, there're vertical sectors!

In any case you may want to leverage LinkedIn.

Poanan:
Please i am looking for a referal into consulting. I was told referaal is the surest way. Any type of consulting; mangement, fiancial, audit etc.

spots on Emphasis

NotsonewMary:
Just make sure you do your research thoroughly before settling for any specific lawyer. I do know that most lawyers that know their onions are very thorough and they leave no stone unturned. Also, lawyers tend to work with evidence/exhibits a lot!, which is exactly what USCIS wants. Be prepared to provide adequate supporting evidence for all of your documented achievements.

I think Lightnlife has one compiled. Can't remember.
- BRB
- phone
- bank account
- provisional licence driving
- voters roll
- NHS GP
- know the routes (train, bus, alternates... even if driving)
- credit card (BEWARE!) read the thread carefully
- embrace £, drop ₦
-
... ...
- dropping 9ja ego, style & mentality
- remembering 'Why' in the YouKay

OmichaelO:
we finally entered UK yesterday o
Thank you all for everything
Quick one please, can someone refer me to that post of things to do when you enter UK, I know with time we will figure the rest

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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.

This is #gold. You've done a noble cause that might assist many coming onboard. Not aware of 'em b4 now.
@Justwise anyway to #pin! [Santa2 post]

I did a bit of digging. Apparently, it's a well known, accepted service offering!
** https://housinghand.co.uk/
www.rentguarantor.com/
PS: these seemly have 'good' ratings. Pls, anyone using rent guarantors service, kindly do robust DYOR, to avoid stories that might touch sore: cos some might spring up to tap into this service!

Other approaches to note:
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting/guarantors_for_private_renters

Gets more interesting. Apparently, some universities offer assist. A {hidden} gem to tap into!!
PS: some uni services might come with bureaucracy, while most piggyback on the rent guarantors above.
- www.gold.ac.uk/students/financial-support/rent-guarantor-service/
- www.ucl.ac.uk/accommodation/returning-residents/ucl-rent-guarantor-scheme
- www.lse.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/private-housing/rent-guarantor-scheme
- www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/current-students/guarantor

Well, apart from the demand-supply, there're other #factors. See one from landlords viewpoint: www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/fraudulent-tenancy-applications-surge-as-criminals-switch-to-illegal-sub-letting/

Santa2:
housinghand (dot) co (dot) uk offer guarantor services , for a fee I believe

bimstravels:
How do I scale the guarantor huddle in this accommodation search ? I do not have any relation or friend that meets that status and I have a feeling am not alone in this boat. ...

Possibly, take a second look at posts on page 476

semmyk:
... Tier 2 ...

Timitempah:
...
My question is on switching from tier 4 student visa to skilled worker visa (health and care worker visa).
- Can I switch my visa from tier 4 to tier 2 without completing my course?
- Do I have to complete my first year fees or all my fees before applying for this visa?
...

Them hint rebate in May, then kukumba come say for Julysay, Na spread (like blue band margarine) dem go spread the £400 for 6 mths.
And now, for Aug, ọgá Lexus come break ogbonge hot 'bad' news.
No wahala, #palliatives or not (abi na incentive), 9ja (wo)man go survive.
Winter, where art thou!

Lexusgs430:
After enjoying my wimpy burger, a thought crossed my mind ..........
UK residents, I hope you're all aware your energy bills (gas & electricity)...... Would be going up by 85% in sept/oct.........
Your energy bills are going up to £4500.00 per annum.......
What are your coping mechanisms, assuming the government does nothing in way of support........

semmyk:
Heard from my professional body that Sunak Oil$Gas Corp will pay dividends of energy bill discount of £400 (energy rebate) for all households from this October for ***free*** (for Mahala as they say in South Africa).
Let the renter tell the rentor that the rentees must to smile as well o.
PS: the £400 rebate is now in the news.

Interestingly, this came on my rather today. Hummmm, hope no be Google dey track me so. Make I go check my cookies.
Secondary Computer Science and Information Technology with QTS (11-16)
www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/pgce-secondary-computer-science-and-information-technology/
Obviously, this doesn't address OP. This requires coming over for study first.

Hibiscuslady:
Hello all, please who got a teaching Job in the UK from Nigeria and how did you go about the QTS? What qualification did you use?

Congrats on your admission. All the best with your UG or PG study.
Simple response is, yes, it's 'more like block acct'. You'll only have access to it when you get to Ireland.
You may want to check more on this thread.
The FAQ would be handy: FAQ: [url]educationbondireland.com/en/edu-faq.aspx[/url]

Lovethchisom:
... ... I just got admission for Sept 5 resumption and I will defer my admission ... ...
Please I want to understand this EduBond. Is It more like block acct right. After paying my deposit to school. I will transfer some relative amount to the Edu bond to show to VO that I can carter for my fees and accommodation.

semmyk:
Edubond is ...

Check the scale up list if your employer (council) is on the list. See my earlier post and Amarathripple0 See pages 579, 580
Scale up list: www.scaleupinstitute.org.uk/scaleups/
PS: not sure if Councils might be on the list. Dunno. Don't expect 'em

olafim309:
...
I studied special educational needs and disability and am already on PSW. I just got a job with a council as SEN casework officer. Below are my questions please.
... ...
3) my annual salary is above 30k but below 33k, can I apply for scale up visa based on national pay scale(I planned to moved to SEN tribunal officer after some months experience)
...

As I understand it, Edubond should be at least €7000. In your instance, given you've only paid half tuition, you may want to top up Edubond to €10k. However, I'm unsure if it makes significant difference or not
visa processing time
Irish embassy Nigeria. See Processing times and Weekly Decision Reports
www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/nigeria/our-services/visas/weeklydecisionreports/
Regarding priority application, I'm not sure Ireland has one.

sim2003:
I paid half of the tuition fee which is 8000. How much do I have to pay for Edubond and have in my statement of account to apply for visa? One more thing sir, what is the visa processing time? The school resumes next week. Is there priority visa application like that UK?

Needing encouragement, 'template'
HND to PhD!
www.nairaland.com/7293714/islamiyat-ojelade-got-7-phd

Thanks for the update. I've been following up for sometimes now. So many workinprogress one can't track all.
Checked now. It's also official on the list, not just News.
www.gov.uk/scale-up-worker-visa
Probably Justwise might update the visa thread
[For nothing]
Three core: 1. there's an employer eligibility. @Amara already listed where to go (kindda similar to 'Tier 2' list.
2. You're bound for 6 mths and then 'set loose'!
3. Self employed/ voluntary work
PS: Search list here: www.scaleupinstitute.org.uk/scaleups/

With a Scale-up Worker visa you can:
- work in your sponsored job for at least 6 months
- leave your sponsored job after 6 months
- study
- bring your partner and children with you as your ‘dependants’, if they’re eligible
- take on additional work, including becoming self-employed
- do voluntary work
... ...

Amarathripple0:
Update! Update! Update!
The scale up visa is officially live and it’s such a welcome development - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/scale-up-visa-will-propel-high-growth-businesses

The list of approved professionals include - scientists, engineers, programmers, software developers, research and development professionals, economists, architects, technicians, financial and investment advisers. However, don’t fret, the list is expanded here; so your field is probably not left out - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/scale-up-going-rates-for-eligible-occupations/scale-up-going-rates-for-eligible-occupations

You can find a list of the scale up companies here - https://www.scaleupinstitute.org.uk

Let’s go!!!

If you perhaps be a bit clearer or crisps regarding your clarity, folks on this thread might be able to assist.
PS: this thread discusses a 'special' type of visa permit to the States.

UmmZayd:
I honestly don't understand what you are trying to say here.....

semmyk:
Each subcategories within the EB category have their own unique requirements/evidences. #NotGeneralised. There's a common thread though (extraordinary in varying degrees).
Folks have already posted on this thread the #danger of #falsification especially from the eyes of the consular: Do so at owns perilous peril.

[Earlier posts]

Infosec (especially now with the loose term cybersecurity) is wide, vast and varied: technical, nontechnical, management
There different entry points.
On 22k matter, which I've steer clear of, 'infosec' comes in various sizes and shades. However, even the low levels point toward accelerated upward trajectory (salary, career wise)
PS : certification goes a long way, certification alone might not do the bidding.
Inbtw, give Privacy or information governance especially those relating to UK DPA and GDPR roles. Sponsorships might be easier with universities, NHS...
NB : someone posted a link to a 'hands-on' training site sometimes back. Can't seem to locate it.
^{Disclaimer: this is not a binding advice in law.}

Tinyemeka:
Ope O!
You're an uncle in the field sir.
I saw that certification requires 5 years cognate experience.

wonlasewonimi:
Infosec

semmyk:
Nowadays, cybersecurity is synonymous with hacking (albeit unfortunately so). However, it can't be wished away. So, get on board the route; try the likes of CEH.
Seeing that you're coming from engring, although you didn't specify which field of engring and level, you might to look at security aspects of Process lines; like your CPS cyber physical system which covers SCADA, PLC, even IoT.
I'm sure, others will point out to specific online courses. On security certs; like Sec+, CEH, CISSP, ISACA CSX, ...
Perhaps, you might also want to check out below writing and others earlier in this thread

semmyk:
Cybersecurity has become a slap it all for 'all' things security (information security). One thing I can say is the more you go deep, the deeper it becomes; needing varying skillsets to navigate.
Though you might not need a licence, in the true sense of it, however, you'll soon discover this thing the call security clearance. The more you look, the more you see different shades of 'em. They quickly become a stumbling block.
PS: talking of licence, the UK national cybersecurity strategy is seemly moving in that direction. The NCSC is not far-off

1.0 Look out for BCS, become a member and work things from there.
2.0 Get on board the CISSP bandwagon, starting with the CCSA (if that's what it's still called).
2.1Whilst at it, detour to ISACA for certification in CSX certifications, starting with cybersecurity fundamental, then CSX Foundation. Then, shoot for ISACA CSX Practitioner and (ISC)2 CISSP in one go.
I recommend this based on your 'profile', you've sketched. We've all been through the 'computer village'. At times, there's no other foundational grounding! That's discourse for another day.

In btw, you might want to go the networking route, then your path, though not strictly, would drift along the CCNA (or variants), CCNA security. However, ain't no stopping into CCIE.

By the way, there's this craze for data analytics/science/engineer. Maybe, might get your foot in the door faster than the two above. Dunno? However, the Python for data analytics is also essention for Networking these days.
Lemme step aside and allow the landlords speak to your matter. They have the insightfully insights.

Each subcategories within the EB category have their own unique requirements/evidences. #NotGeneralised. There's a common thread though (extraordinary in varying degrees).
Folks have already posted on this thread the #danger of #falsification especially from the eyes of the consular: Do so at owns perilous peril.

Helpout12345:
And if you know you cannot get enough evidence to proof at least 4 of the 10 criteria, with reputable recommendations letters, don't bother yourself. This is not regular student and visit visa categories.
Apart the high cost, you must proof extra ordinary abilities[/i] to get these.
And the way [u]our people will start manufacturing evidences by the time everyone knows about this route, the USCIS might have to create a separate office to handle our cases.

[Earlier posts]

NotsonewMary:
... ... This thread is dedicated to people who would like to share their employment based immigration stories and pathway for others to learn. ...

aieromon:
Employment-Based Immigration: First Preference EB-1
.... Each occupational category has certain requirements that must be met:

semmyk:
Thank aieromon and NotsonewMary. Great pointers and compilation (notably the official links). Surely, those that would take advantage must researchly read through and action accordingly.
From a US consular viewpoint, see https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/employment-based-immigrant-visas.html
The consular provides info on 'FAQ': the types of enquiries lots might want to know in addition to documentations. Such as how long, visa eligibility, even false documentations! ... ...

semmyk:
EB Visa Ineligibility
Certain conditions and activities may make an applicant ineligible for a visa. ... ...
Misrepresentation of Material Facts or Fraud ... ...

Kindly pay attention to Princeadex04. Also see page 353 for further info on application site, PoF, PoE ... ...

semmyk:
...
Submission and documents: You may check some pages back on this thread.
- PoF: kindly opt for education bond. Benefits & reasons well discussed on this thread
- PoE: you may opt for Duolingo. Seemly more convenient as you can do 'online' ... ... ...

Page 355 (previous page) for compilation on education bond

semmyk:
...
Edubond is not a guarantee but is a better bet than the challenging invasive statement of account. ... ...

Princeadex04:
Read from the first page, all information are right there

Adeade98:
Please NL,
What are the requirements documents to process study Visa to Ireland and POF amount.
Thanks

Mind stating the UNILAG degree in full as it appears on the certificate or transcript. That would assist with insightful comments.
e.g Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc), BSc Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Electrical Engineering...
PS: a 'Pass' is not awarded an Honours. Typically, 3rd class in 9ja are neither (stand to be corrected on this though).
NB: in some countries and programs, honours is a distinct one year study program.

_{Inbtw, my BTech (Hons) from LAUTECH was worthy of a MSc.}

Sellany:
Hello all,
So I just got my statement of comparability from UK NARIC and it states that my Bsc from Unilag does not have honours comparable with the UK honours. ...

I fit dash you garri Ìjẹ̀bú to aid the peanut
Wey Lexusgs430 | busy with that song ... we're going on a summer holiday, ...

Odenigbo25:
Peanut peanut everywhere � make una no make hunger Catch me ooo �

I'm no longer on WhatsApp. I port to Telegram. However, I remain private yet accessible/ available on NL (LinkedIn).
I'm not a subject matter in Agric, biotechnology, life sciences et al. I'm way off tangent in another discipline (though I engage multidisciplinary wise). Nonetheless, I might be able to assist from research principles, research methodology and methods viewpoint.

toygod2:
Wao, Thanks a lot for your response.
Very apt.
I need to make more enquires from subject matter experts like you.
Sir, do you mind if I have your digits? You on WhatsApp??

I don't know how the NHS band 3 pays. If it's marginal to care job, you might want to consider criticality of funds to you as a family at the moment; especially if owo is the ko ko (money na di tin)!
If your concern is settlement in this country or career growth, you'll have to check other factors and weigh up.
- will she be going mainstream into Nursing
- does it matter which pathway of healthcare she follows as a career: Care, Nursing, others
- will those be critical when you're done studying and start working in your profession
- will you both be pursuing professional career
- is ILR a 'project must have' or you're not so keen so long you get by in the UK or 'jakpa' to other 'safe' haven or move back (9ja) to live big

Alongside status (to live in the UK), does the NHS pension makes any difference to you: AFAIK, NHS pension is one of the best (well, the academic will punts their annulation)

The dynamics for care job might change in the next year or so. That of nursing might follow the same upward trajectory #pay #mobility #dignity
Read discourse regarding possible intervention in healthcare in page 538.

semmyk:
[/quote][quote author=TheGuyFromHR post=115096418]

Above are not exhaustive factors. You'll need to consider your personal circumstances, aspirations. All the best.
Ki Oluwa kọ gbogbo wa mọ ṣe.

kode12:
Personally, I'd stay let her stick with the care job that pays her more. With the rising cost of living, you're going to need all of that income. NHS Band 3 pay is peanuts[/i] regardless of where you live in this country.
She can continue working the care home job, and looking for other openings with higher pay. It's not worth sacrificing much better pay now for sponsorship especially where there's a possibility of getting same a few months down the line.
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At the end of the day it's choosing between short term (sure)benefits and long term (uncertain) gain. At the rate the country is going, by the time you're done on a tier 4 visa, you might already be looking at mission japa part 2.

teeebest:
Hello Elders, please is there any [u]advantage working for NHS as a band 3 Nursing Assistant[/i]?
My Wife works with a care home. She work as many shifts as possible depending on what are strength permits. We are also looking at [u]healthcare sponsorship as she's comfortable with the job and I'm the one studying on tier 4 visa. Now, she got a Job with NHS as a Nursing assistant. She can only work for a 37.5 hrs per week.
When it comes to settlement in this country or career growth, please is it worth it for her to move from the private care home to NHS despite earning less?

It seems your search criteria is too loose. You may want to ringfence the environment, condition
- which environment are you interested in
- what operating condition is of interest
- What bacteria or bacteria grouping
- which slime or slime grouping

Inbtw, you may want to check the following out of many from GS
Hino, S., Watanabe, K., & Takahashi, N. (1997). Isolation and characterization of slime-producing bacteria capable of utilizing petroleum hydrocarbons as a sole carbon source. Journal of fermentation and Bioengineering, 84(6), 528-531.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0922-338X(97)81906-X

Lyhs, U., Koort, J. M., Lundström, H. S., & Björkroth, K. J. (2004). Leuconostoc gelidum and Leuconostoc gasicomitatum strains dominated the lactic acid bacterium population associated with strong slime formation in an acetic-acid herring preserve. International journal of food microbiology, 90(2), 207-218.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-1605(03)00303-9

Anju, M., & Vijayan, K. (2021). Comparison of antimicrobial properties of the slime of invasive alien pest Lissachatina fulica and an indigenous pest Cryptozona bistrialis snails. Crop Research, 56(5), 159-164.
NB : not so sure of (impact) quality and access to this journal

toygod2:
Glad to see this thread
Please, who has or can help me on a publication or journal about isolation , identification and characterization of any bacteria from slime?
Id be grateful if i find help