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TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 11:40am On Feb 23, 2021
Aphrodite007:
Boss come and put me through the T1. Been planning to do it before the end of the year? I’ve read up what I need to know, but just to hear from someone that’s fine it. Did you have to join an accelerator (I’ve forgotten what they are called, an example is Barclays) or where you helped out by your uni? Did you have to show tax papers and company docs? Etc
I started from the graduate entrepreneurship ( now startup visa), for which I had to get developed a business plan and have it endorsed by my Uni.
Then visa, business development, monthly progress reports to the uni. Then endorsement for extension, followed by visa, business development, monthly updates with the uni.

The graduate entrepreneurship (startup visa) was for 2 years. Before I switched to the T1 general.

Docs required/used

Proof of business activities
Proof of business registration
Proof of maintenance
Proof of investments
Reference letter from university
Company accounts
Share certificates
Etc
Etc

Can't recall the whole list
Nairaland GeneralRe: Contact Information by umarwy(op): 11:34am On Feb 23, 2021
@Aphrodite007

PM
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 2:50pm On Feb 22, 2021
RalphJean:
You that is writing this grammar. I’m not sure you have ever enter aeroplane sef. I’m very sure you haven’t been to the UK. Please allow the person who is experienced to talk.
Someone told you that Tier-4 student on 2 year masters (with placement) can use the placement year to do Uber.... and you are arguing?
Do you even know UK?
Sorry Sir

Let me buy gala and go to lekki toll gate with flag
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 1:26pm On Feb 22, 2021
Efound3:
Student on PLACEMENT/INTERNSHIP year can work full time paid job during their placement. YES

my University sponsored students who couldn't find a PLACEMENT/INTERNSHIP place due to COVID19 company Lockdown ....or have a business proposal (optional) and finance them. Depend on ur Uni. start up visa not internship, having a business is not optional

and u know what, this is an advantage for guys who still want to stay I UK after graduation(.......the rest is later)


nothing concerning HMRC about that.
they are even happy self because they take Tax from u.
Ofcourse they know most foreign students are in their country to make money and change to better life.

About not able to pay 50%
This COVID19 is a great advantage to International students.
the online studies help them to have more time to work.
some areas in UK have several jobs than others.
depends on where in UK.
Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds are cities that have many options. we change jobs anytime[b] I believe you mean Agency, as on/off boarding process is not a day thing[/b]. take employer do shakara. believe it or not. Work Agencies chase u with phone to come work especially this COVID19 that many are Afraid to work in d cities.

I have seen guys that resumed last January and balance up b4 August and even raised money for family to join the b4 2020 ends. How is their academic performance??
that's why I say its depend on how u can hussle.

To make it in life u need advice and guidance from experienced people.
many took a bold step and came to UK years back...without or little fund..thank God today they are ok. UK has changed from years back

please note my advice is mainly for postgraduate Prospective students not undergraduate.
Half information is dangerous. All these your GRA GRA no be ham oh

The sponsorship you are talking about is for startup visa, where the student present a business and the uni endorses them for a 2 years visa, which allows them to work full time and switch employment.

No such thing as sponsorship for internship/placement by uni, as it's a part of you modules which you need to go and get experience from an organisation.

Hustle pass hustle, some people are into dubious stuff, others are in breach of there visa conditions. Because Mr A. Did and was successful Mr B. Might not be.

Before you say let experience people talk, please find my receipt below.

Ex T4 MSc
Ex startup/graduate entrepreneur
Current employer of a couple of students on placement
Current T1 entrepreneur.


Fly wey no get lawyer na him dey follow dead body enter grave.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 12:35am On Feb 22, 2021
marylandcakes:
The wise man is very good at sweeping up. grin grin
I believe the wise man you speak of is a woman
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 2:00pm On Feb 21, 2021
Efound3:
who told that tier4 student cant be self employed.
students on 2 year Master course with PLACEMENT year nko?

[s]I know how many people University themselves don sponsor for self employed I dont want to mention.[/s] Iies

Dont know why we black people are full of discouragement.

u will always look for a way to tackle and find fault not to appreciate a good idea.

oversabi
seat down there they blow Grammar
come here and see how hussle guys dey make money day and night.
u dey talk about declare to insurance.
[s]insurance that eat atleast £150 every month of ur income. [/s]
Nigerian too dey makenoise and oversabi

even big men for Lagos use their nice ride carry passengers going home after closing at night. and u cant believe that next day seeing their tie 4 neck
What are you even sayinghuh
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 6:15am On Feb 21, 2021
Goddys:
Please advice me on informal survival skills to learn in Nigeria to get a job as an international student.

Does anybody know whether forklifters are in demand?
Learn how to sew

Learn how to barb

Learn how to meet people

Learn how to cook

Learn how to budget ( Google sheets has a wonderful monthly expense planer template)

Learn time management (use your phone's calendar)

Learn how to prioritize

Learn how to research (Google, forums, uni student advice etc)

Learn how to drive (car/okada/bicycle)

Learn how to ask questions ( ask a lot of questions )

And most importantly learn how to learn.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 6:14pm On Feb 08, 2021
Dfazz:
Please can anyone suggest to me companies or organization that will be willing to grant credit card to a tier 4 dependent, the purpose is to build credit history in UK.
Aqua
Capital one
American express


Be mindful of there exorbitant rates.
Nairaland GeneralRe: Contact Information by umarwy(op): 10:40pm On Feb 07, 2021
Ykaa:
Thanks. Please, where in Kensington is the store located?
opposite macdonalds. kensington super store, or the smaller one next to it.
GHM foods etc
Nairaland GeneralRe: Contact Information by umarwy(op): 12:35pm On Feb 07, 2021
Ykaa:
Hello,

I hope you are doing good and staying safe.

I just got to Liverpool recently. Please, where in Liverpool can I get Nigerian food (raw food & cooked ones)?

Thanks
Raw food Kensington
Cooked food/soups I have a plug
Small chops, suya, BBQ fish a different plug.

Welcome to lpool
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 5:28pm On Feb 06, 2021
RalphJean:
This even makes it more bizarre.
PTA in ££
££ is not used in Nigeria.

She will now withdraw Naira.
Go to Aboki and exchange it for ££ at black market prices.

Or she will go to bank, use her visa and passport and apply for PTA (at CBN rate).
Then collect ££ and travel to a country where they use ££ (like UK for example).

The spend the ££

Wow...
Total speculation

Send Naira to Naija at black market rate.

Use banks CBN rate to get PTA from banks.

The overhead na profit.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 3:34pm On Feb 02, 2021
Mopeds:
My visa clearly states tier 4 dependant visa which is what I applied for, I also filled in the post office where my Brp should be delivered when asked
How long is your visa valid for??

If its less than 6 month you dont get a brp.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 8:20pm On Feb 01, 2021
Mopeds:
Hello guys,
Please I moved to the UK in Nov since then I haven't been able to get my Brp, I mailed and mailed the home office, they finally replied that I can't get a brp because my visa is valid for less than 6 months (visit visa) meanwhile i applied for a student dependant visa which is what is on visa...I can't work because of this, I keep still mailing them, no response yet, please can somebody help with who I can contact
What category of visa was stamped on your passport??

It is like you have entered one chance.

Furthermore, What ever the category of visa, if it's less than 6 months,. BRP is not issued for it.

Check your passport to confirm that it's not visit visa you applied for?

Did you pay IHS during your application??
How much was your visa feeshuh
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 4:43am On Jan 31, 2021
Grace321:
I have a few questions if you have answers kindly respond.

1. Where do you suggest someone studying in University of Chester gets an accommodation.
for accommodation I suggest staying in Liverpool, as it's a bigger city with more student jobs etc, Chester is 5£ return with a train(45min) and cheaper with a bus. And I believe accomodation is more affordable in Liverpool as well.

2. Do you have an idea if I can get an accommodation at a cheaper rate </= £300 pcm? Chester is a small/posh town.

3. Please what do I need to do before proceeding to apply for a job? (Like things to get done first - police certificate? NIN? etc? How do I go about it?)
CV tailored to the position you are applying for, NIN ( some employers will allow you to work with bro only, as there's been a lot of backlog of NIN applications. Thanks Covid-19)

4. Do you know anyone that is studying or have studied in Chester? (last year September intake or before then)
Yes
5. Is it compulsory I leave London immediately after isolation to school to get my BRP? Can I wait a few days?
I[b]In the past BRP not collected in due time is destroyed or returned to the home office[/b]
6. How do I buy a train/bus ticket from London to Chester. What do you suggest?
National express
Thetrainline
Search respective websites for there services to Chester

7. How can one apply for a job? What sites can I view? (I know about indeed.co.uk)
Create a new email address dedicated for job search (firstname.lastneme@provider.co.., register on job site's, and you can easily find job advert by searching for the job title on Google.

8. How and where can I register my SIM card for NIMC? I was unable to get my NIN in Nigeria.
The answer you seek is on NIMC website, be ready to pay and waste time. If you have previously done the capture and can't find the details I know a guy that can get you your NIMC slip

9. What network provider and bank account is best to use? (I have read about Monzo)
Most banks offer similar services
Have at least 2 bank accounts, one with brick and mortar, second with new generation banks


Thank you!
Welcome to the UK
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 11:05pm On Jan 29, 2021
Grace321:
Who on here is in Chester. Please I need guidance. Thanks
What do you need?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 9:31am On Jan 26, 2021
onecoder:
When looking for apartments what does EPC ratings mean. Someone should help me.

TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 10:12pm On Jan 24, 2021
wonlasewonimi:
No worries money go come..agile people are always required everywhere these days.


Use shell companies in cayman Islands... Lol
Amazon and Starbucks like package
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 9:55pm On Jan 24, 2021
wonlasewonimi:
It's a major disaster! We are working on legal loopholes sha
Let me follow this oh.

Abeg carry us along
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 10:44am On Jan 23, 2021
starboychan:
Thanks so much for the input.

I will take one step at a time ( goal number is to get a distinction and industrial placement since my course is 2years )
For placements send PM
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 8:29am On Jan 23, 2021
starboychan:
Good morning my seniors �

So I got my tier 4 student visa and I'm officially about to start my 10years journey to settlement ( I hope I will be able to cut it down to 8years sha)

Please I'm preparing for the whole travels , I will like to ask the elders in the house what are the necessary stuffs for to bring to UK. Be it food items or anything that will be cheaper for me to get from here and other tips for someone coming alone to UK ( I don't have any family member or Friend there)

I will also like to know about the prospect of MSc Civil and Structural Engineering in UK ( that's what I will be studying),

I look forward to hearing from you guys. Thank you in advance
Bring a LOT of Money.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 5:56pm On Jan 18, 2021
Aprokodaughter:
On a serious note I regret helping anyone on this nairaland.

Both the ones I have meet online or face to face through this platform. That's why I don't get involved in any enquiries on this platform again.
How?
Nairaland GeneralRe: Contact Information by umarwy(op): 4:32am On Jan 15, 2021
Mschidi

Hi
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 7:42am On Jan 13, 2021
Mamatukwas:
Unfortunately there is small uncertainty around rates now cause of Brexit. Our routes have changed. Cost/Rates is now higher. I don’t want to announce the new rates until I’m sure it can’t go lower but feel free to DM to see what’s currently applicable. Thank you.
Dm'ed
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 10:43pm On Jan 12, 2021
@mamatukwas

I want to send stuff to naija .

Please what are your rates
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 6:50am On Jan 10, 2021
Chreze:
Greetings and sure we having a great weekend.

Please can anyone suggest where I can buy good quality baby clothes (2yrs upward) at good prices in Glasgow. By good price I mean, something of the Zara budget or less. But the important part is the quality. A quality like Tommy. Lol

Then good Jean for adult (male and female)

Thanks.
Primark
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 5 by umarwy(m): 7:44am On Dec 31, 2020
emerald16:
Hello everyone please who knows about university of chester for engineering management for May intake. How much is the CAS deposit? Do they offer installment payment and how much is it? Finally does the school accept Neco and how is life in chester for immigrants?

Thank guys, expecting a reply.
For Chester university get a house in Liverpool ( more student jobs there) commute to Chester by bus or train
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 9:06pm On Dec 25, 2020
Mamatukwas:
We are of the far north cheesy Unfortunately my post code does not allow me have many friends but soon... na village we dey.
We can always assign some people for you from the international division of the VPA(village people association)
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 6:31pm On Dec 21, 2020
justwise:
Are you sure that you will be allowed to come back? Countries around the world are banning the UK.
I am not sure oh.

My airline haven't said anything.

Gov.uk hasn't been updated last I checked.

Last last we go cross water
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 2:58pm On Dec 21, 2020
justwise:
I finally got this done, the process is not what I will advise my enemies to go through.
Nice one.

Me I dey naija, so first thing I did was to get my new ATMs and tokens. It's left for me to go and battle NIN in this festive period.

Hopefully when I am due to comeback covid 23 situation never escalate
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 7:18am On Dec 19, 2020
flinton:
I doubt this, stores can't generate fake reviews on aliexpress
Lol, there are always fake reviews on any website that allows review's.

Some fake reviews are done codedly. Some are just poorly done (review doesn't even concern the product
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 10:39am On Dec 18, 2020
Lexusgs430:
The only Martha I know, nah my ex girlfriend......... cheesy
Why did you say that name
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 2:43am On Dec 15, 2020
boyka1:
Hello everyone

Has anyone used the NHS COVID19 test to travelled to Nigeria using Turkish Airline? The thought of doing a private PCR test and also paying the PCR test on arrival in Nigeria breaks my heart.

My question is specific to Turkish Airline. Thanks
I don't know about Turkish, but I just used the NHS test on Emirates

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