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TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 12:27am On Jun 24, 2019
popplm:
thanks to all for your brotherly advice, can you please explain this endorsement stuff? I am a complete novice.
Basically to work or school in the UK you need a form of sponsor.

Tier 4 to study the letter is CAS
Tier 2 to work the Letter is COS
Tier 1ET/ startup visa/ innovator visa. to work/self-employed/own a business it is Endorsement

Depending on what route you are coming into the UK the respective organisation responsible to sponsor your visa would require you to meet specific requirements.

To study prove of English, previous education, etc
To work previous education, experience, etc
T1ET prove that you are exceptional in your field, track record etc.
Startup/innovator visa valid unique, scalable business idea etc.

That is what endorsement is all about, I guess you are already aware of T4 since you were coming as a student to read more on the others search for the respective guidance on UK.gov website.

Here a few good reads.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/791803/T1__ET__Guidance_03_2019.pdf


https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/805889/Start-up_EB_list_-05-19.pdf
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 12:13am On Jun 24, 2019
dustydee:
In my experience, endorsement may be problematic (royal academy of engineering). I do not know about tech Nation or the others.
The 2000 slots go mostly unfilled every year perhaps because people do not know about the visa route.
Much people aren't aware of that route I also just learnt about it this year. Plus in my experience a lot of our guys aren't willing to put the leg work. They prefer easy routes (baby mama etc).

After my MSc I got on T1GE and help no less than 5 people with endorsement, business plan/pitch preparations who were successful.

I gingered at least 20 people who were just nonchalant about it and some are back in naija, others are overstaying.

For the T1ET if you have a strong thesis/ fee publication in naija. Form one or two out of curricula activities (national society of *your profession here*) get a letter from federal ministry of science/arts/youth (Roger your way to this). Etc etc

All this would help ones application for endorsement.

The rest should be raising money for IHS and application
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 7:35pm On Jun 23, 2019
dustydee:
It's actually a good scheme if you can get endorsement and it is not too expensive, in my opinion.
Application for endorsement is about £300 while the visa application is less than £1000. It gives you the flexibility to work for any employer or be self employed. You can apply for ILR in 3 or 5 years and you can apply for a 5 Yr visa instead of 3yrs as in tier 2 process.
Yeah but 400 *5 years for IHS plus include dependants fees.
It piles up.

Personally I don't think the endorsement is difficult to get, all the endorsement organisations have there requirements posted. And someone from naija can easily work towards getting one if they plan 12-24 months ahead.

My experience with certain endorsement bodies is that they actually not strict on the criteria. I think it's because they want to show that they use up there alloted slots.

There are 2000 slots available yearly for the T1ET and it's divided equally between endorsement bodies as well as halves for the first and second part of the year (1k jan-jun.....) And more slots are only awarded if an organisation finishes the one previously given.
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by umarwy(m): 4:38pm On Jun 23, 2019
Patra123:
Good afternoon all, please for someone that works can a Domiciliary Account be shown for maintenance money or it has to be salary account? Secondly when addressing a study leave letter to the UK embassy is it this below? Because that was what I saw online..Please @justwise and other gurus help. Thanks.

British Deputy High Commission Lagos
11 Walter Carrington Crescent
Victoria Island
Lagos
Nigeria
Dorm account can work perfectly fine as long as it is presented in the required format (letterhead, full bank address etc.)

I always advice people to print oanda exchange rates on either the start date and the end date of the 28 days count to include with your applications.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 4:34pm On Jun 23, 2019
dustydee:
Not a good option and that route is allbut closed now. You can't do that for 10 years to be eligible for ILR.
Have you looked at Tier 1 exceptional talent visa? Have a look to see if you qualify or retrain and see if you can get an endorsement.
The route you are plannign will be something like this:
1 yr MSC - You
1 yr MSc - Your wife
PhD - You - 4 yrs
Phd - your wife -4 yrs
Total 10yrs then apply for ILR.
That's too many years to put your life in limbo.
You can look for a Tier 2 sponsor as well.
More people should actually look into this. I believe this is one of the easiest way available currently to emigrate into the UK.

But not a lot of people are willing to do the legwork to fulfill the requirements. This would have been my options if I wasn't on my current route.

Tier 1 exceptional talent visa

Apply for 5 years very expensive but removes all visa renewal fees
Ability to switch jobs
Apply for ILR after 5years.

OP you need to really really plan beforehand, because life here is not beans oh your 2M is at most your families budget for 3 months at most. I advise unless you have a running source of income from elsewhere. You should really consider moving with your family.
RomanceRe: Need To Know If Am Doing The Right In A 6 month Old Relationship. by umarwy(m): 2:50am On Jun 18, 2019
Samyj247:
lols she is comparing u with her ex, when a higher bidder performs better than u financially, u will become an ex. good luck to u. I am expecting ur story online next time but please don't change ur Monika so we will know its u lols.

then she will be like " just small money u borrow me u no allow me rest....see this guy now dash me 200k for free. if u want I go pay u ur money times 2 sef.

alert us when part two comes out.
https://www.nairaland.com/5248062/should-get-fiancee-arrested
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 8:41pm On Jun 12, 2019
flameon2:
The guys here have said it all. Do you wanna go into [b]Hardware/Software/Networking? [/b]That would also direct where you should target. These days I think it’s software n coding that’s in vogue, not too sure though. Firstly your current experience is what would help you land a job then you begin to upskill from there.
I hope this helps

Regards
Flame
SysAdmin and management type roles
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 5:38pm On Jun 12, 2019
wonlasewonimi:
Yes.

All deleted
I really appreciate your efforts.

Thank you
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 4:04pm On Jun 12, 2019
wonlasewonimi:
You have to start from somehere. The comptia triad will get your foot in the door into probably IT help desk.
From there you can then pave your own path.

I did security plus in 2009 and it did help with my other certs.
Are you still in IT?

what other certs did you go for?

What is your current Job?

Thanks
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 2:56pm On Jun 12, 2019
LagosismyHome:
I am not sure to be honest .... a lot of these roles seem saturated these days. For IT , i am clueless . You can look into Cloud as well , things like AWS seems to have a lot of roles, but how to get in i dont know . Usually a job description can guide you , use that to build
Thank you ma
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 2:55pm On Jun 12, 2019
nihilistjnr:
Go on jobserve, jobsite, indeed etc, look at the job requirements for those jobs and then do the needful.

Also stop those courses you're doing - They're completely useless
Thank you for your comments.

I actually am doing A+ and N+ just because I have lots of experience on it from when I was in uni in naija but I have no experience in a proper working environment for them. That's what made me decide to go for them.
And I think these certs are actually a good place to start for me to get used to self study and exams etc.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 2:52pm On Jun 12, 2019
nihilistjnr:
Go on jobserve, jobsite, indeed etc, look at the job requirements for those jobs and then do the needful.

Also stop those courses you're doing - They're completely useless
Thanks bro I really appreciate.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 1:45pm On Jun 12, 2019
Ogas and madams,

I am in my early stages in UK, just recently registered my LTD, I am interested in knowing what this high paying jobs are (BA, Etc) and I will like to know how I can successfully freelance/contract as someone with a strong IT background, and certification or courses necessary to progress rapidly ( currently on A+ S+ and N+ courses)

Thank you for your anticipated response.

@nihilistjnr
@flameon2
@wonlasewonimi
@LagosismyHome
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by umarwy(m): 8:33am On Jun 07, 2019
beryour:
Hello guys, please is it acceptable to make us of Fixed deposit account(with deposit certificate) as proof for maintenance funds in the Tier 4 application? What really does the home office say about this pls.
You can't use a fixed deposit account.

You can only use monies that could be available for your maintenance cost in the UK.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 5:59pm On Jun 05, 2019
dustydee:
Thanks. I have not tried it before because I assumed they would treat it as cash. I'll try it.
Sending money on PayPal not treated as cash

Sending money via Azimo treated as cash

Funny I know
TravelRe: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 3 by umarwy(m): 4:31pm On Jun 04, 2019
STENON:
Goodafternoon to everyone. Any nairalander in London South East for a meet and greet /get together dinner...lol...


I am coming over for holiday and it'd be great to catch fun with some people from this forum...
I can come anywhere for free food �
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 9:29pm On May 22, 2019
Lexusgs430:
Do you know any satanity influenced people?.... cheesy
.

It's a book club not a religion
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 12:48pm On May 22, 2019
DaveChapelle:
would you feel the same way if she was preaching Satanity?
This post is offensive to Satanist.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 7:00pm On May 12, 2019
wonlasewonimi:
Guy YOLO..

I miss those rice you eat from the moinmoin leaves.

The ewa agoin with agege bread

Ekuru and ata dindin

Dodo ikire


I just need something strong to counteract the bowel movement which is inevitable. cool
Eat a lot of Banana
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 6:34am On Apr 30, 2019
DaveChapelle:
Anybody with experience on fixing a garage lock. The garage didn't come with a key. I think it's broken. And I'm still licking my wounds from buying bigman car, so i don't want to enter 1 chance with this 419 British tradesmen. Is the repair an expensive job... Please help!
Check YouTube

The lockpick lawyer

Tradesmen might charge upwards of 70 pounds.

Ask property manager/previous owner etc
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 5:16pm On Apr 27, 2019
fatima04:
If you have time try edit/shuffle details of your quote such as job title eg. Secretary to PA, mileage allowance and other little things before you choose. Takes a lot of time but worth it.

Also if possible pay at once rather than put it on direct debit, comes out way cheaper
Thank you ma
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 1:19pm On Apr 27, 2019
claremont:
I paid just above £1500 to insure my first car. The car itself, a 2002 peugeot with above 100,000 mileage, cost me only £995 to buy. This was 5 years ago though. I currently pay less than £500 to insure a 2015 peugeot SUV crossover. There are some underground comparison sites that give good deals on car insurance way lower than the popular well-known comparison sites.
Thanks alot.

How can I access said sites?? Tor browserhuh

Help
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 11:09am On Apr 27, 2019
DaveChapelle:
try aviva
Thanks sir.

I love your comedy skits
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m):
Lexusgs430:
www.moneysupermarket.com
www.confused.com

Or any other multiple checking portals.........
Thanks bro

Please what is the acceptable range for a first time driver?

I am seeing scary figure
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 10:36pm On Apr 26, 2019
Ogas and madams,

Any advice on shopping for first time insurance?

Thanks for your anticipated help and response
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 7:17pm On Apr 24, 2019
Favo8te:
Dear House,

Been following to see if anyone here has an experience I can tap from but haven't been lucky. How easy is it to enter UK with Visitor visa & stay? Is survival possible? Can you get a job or run a little business like e-hailing (uber,etc) or you're always in hiding? I just tire for jagajaga for naija abi make I kuku sit down here for this semi hell?

I'm a postgraduate standard & in mid fifties but you can hardly tell. It's quite tough here & children are in the university overstretching the pocket. What advice you guys have got?
Startup visa
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 7:16pm On Apr 24, 2019
DaveChapelle:
I got some automated hmrc phone call that police is coming to arrest me for fraud unless I press ⚀ 1
Sounds like scam
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 8:12am On Apr 03, 2019
DaveChapelle:
Because it is a Nismo, the regular Juke goes for about 8k used. Its like the AMG/ M badge/ SVR/ RS/ F sport of Nissan
Marketing propaganda.

All I everyone will see a a juke
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 7:32am On Mar 29, 2019
Lexusgs430:
Note seems a better option........
Yeah note is more roomy.

Hehehehehe I no no for pant matter oh
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 7:19am On Mar 29, 2019
DaveChapelle:
if that's your style, go for it...i think the Micra is very rugged
Style ke.

Just want something for s first car. Though I have been a driver for 19yrs but just doing my lessons.

My style might be Ferrari Daytona, c63amg, any coupe. No no to SUV in all variation. No to hatchback but the Honda EV looks very cool though.

PS anyone willing to fund my lifestyle please DM
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 11:38pm On Mar 28, 2019
DaveChapelle:
if u like it so much, there are many IS 200s on autotrader...the A/c in mine wasn't working anyway...blown fuse or so....there are some for less than 1k, but i must say, if u r the 1st time UK driver....the insurance is pricy....and it has a high fuel consumption. I would advice you look for a good VW golf 1.6 litre. that's the other car i might have gone for, they are fun to drive, i hear Seat Leon is also a spanish golf of sorts
What about Nissan note or micra
TravelRe: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by umarwy(m): 3:49pm On Mar 28, 2019
Lexusgs430:
You have to be systematic in your search. Don't buy from a dealer, buy directly from the owner/associates...... Dealers would prepare the car, fix any fixables and some would even offer warranty + capital tie down interest (all this comes at a price).....


Lots of bereaved kids selling dads/mums car, at giveaway prices......

In my banger buying days, buying a cheap car was like a degree course...........
Abeg drop tips.

Should I DM

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