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TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 8:13pm On Apr 22, 2023
ukay2:
It depends if there's red light camera at the junction.

Wait for 2 weeks to see if you will get letter....palpitations period for any brown envelopes.

You may likely escape this scenario. Reflect on it and don't break the red light signs.

The rule for me is from far distance, check the traffic lights and if green has been for a long time before l reach the junction, I reduce speed as l am approaching, knowing that it will soon change to Amber to red.
There is camera.
I abide by this rule as well but the light didn't change till I was almost crossing.

I just read online now that there is a one second delay before the camera flashes. If that is true, then I should be fine because my front wheels crossed the line on amber but not sure of the back.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 7:50pm On Apr 22, 2023
Do humans review the camera or it is automated from capture to penalty. Something tells me if someone reviews it I will be forgiven.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 7:49pm On Apr 22, 2023
rinzylee:
Were you caught?

Was it hazardous to stop at Amber 🚦?
I would say yes because only emergency breaking would have stopped me before the line. Normal breaking would have stopped me after the line in the middle of the raod.

I also judged that emergency breaking would put the vehicle behind me at risk.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 7:25pm On Apr 22, 2023
Do they pardon red light offence for first timer?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 9:44am On Apr 22, 2023
bigtt76:
How do you do this? I'm curious though 🙄
There are lot's of ways depending on what works for you.

You can get someone that wants to buy something expensive like phone, laptop, car deposit, tuition deposit etc, pay for them with your credit card and collect the money from them.

If you have a trading account, fund your trading account with your credit card and transfer from your trading account to your bank account.

You can check if other platforms like wise support credit card funding.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 3:01am On Apr 22, 2023
In other news, na why e dey hard to help be this https://www.nairaland.com/7661684/nigerian-woman-finds-drugs-inside
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 2:53am On Apr 22, 2023
Akhat:
The amount left to pay is 3k. I had a running bolt business in Nigeria, but the driver had an accident with the car.
You've almost paid everything. If push comes to shove, just withdraw cash from your credit card then pay the minimum monthly balance till you are buoyant enough to clear the balance.

This advice is based on the assumption that credit card sanctions (interest or missed payments) is better than school sanctions.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 10:20am On Apr 20, 2023
Cassan:
Hi guys. I am looking for Mutual Funds with good interest rates that I can save my money with in the UK. Any suggestions please?
Moneybox once in a month withdrawal gives about 3.2%, the 30 days notice gives about 3.4%. There are other account types but the returns cannot be compared to the Nigerian mutual funds expected returns.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 11:08pm On Apr 19, 2023
I'm applying for PTA via the trade monitoring website and I'm getting quarterly limit exceeded. Does this have to do with the bank I'm using?

Has anyone applied for PTA recently?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 10:59pm On Apr 19, 2023
Cassan:
Southampton.
We are planning a weekend trip to Isle of wight this summer. It's close to Southampton so you can go and return same day in case you're interested.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 7:31pm On Apr 18, 2023
Estroller:
It's actually not a blanket restriction, if household income is below the threshold on the gov.uk website then he/she can. The 3 year old funding is equally not universal, there is an income threshold as well and parents earning above that can't claim it.
The website did not state income threshold for 3 yrs old for 15hrs. The income threshold is for 30hrs.

The 15hrs for 3 yrs old is also not public funds for immigration purpose but the 30hrs is public fund.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 5:18pm On Apr 17, 2023
tomiwiyu:
Many Agency staff are on this table, Sponsor have brought it more staff more than what they need. Staff is limited to 20hrs . And it is not like there is an end to this. I will advise the candidate to search aggressively for job part-time becos this Agency are selfish.
I am on this table also , but i found a care job pending the time my Agency will give Job.
This is correct.

I've heard of someone that paid 10M for sponsorship, no shifts yet. Sometimes they get shift once a week. The agency have advised them to takeup jobs elsewhere if they see. The ones that came with their families are crying.

These agencies are making more money from CoS than from their customers. And they bring in people from different countries.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 5:04pm On Apr 17, 2023
Question: does anyone has or know about any 3 bedroom apartment to let.

Answer: don't travel with your family

Some companies sponsor employee and their family if they are coming together. Some will refund all your expense including temporary accommodation (just that you may have to pay with your money first).

I'm not saying this is the OP's situation, my point is make we sufri dey advice. A man with 3 children know what is best for his family.

You no need advice who no get money say MA should travel alone, him pucket go advise am.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 7:48am On Apr 17, 2023
Cassan:
Thank you very much for your response. He is yet to get COS. He wanted all his documents to be complete first. Is it possible for him to get COS now and then do IELTS just before he applies for visa?
Yes
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 2:56am On Apr 17, 2023
Cassan:
Good evening house.
Please I need your advice. My brother wants to apply for NARIC (healthcare work). However, it’s been nearly two months since we have been trying to obtain the letter of medium of instruction from his previous school without success.
Can he apply for NARIC with only his transcript and certificate please?
He cannot. I'm sure you already saw the required documents on NARIC's website.

The alternative is IELTS (general). It's easy to pass considering the required pass mark and you can get your result in less than a week (for online version) and about 2 weeks otherwise.

Has he gotten CoS?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 10:16pm On Apr 14, 2023
giselle237:
is not easy as before again and there are allocated days the branches receive. Also now all applications are initially logged in by the traveler on the trade portal
Do you mean after the approval and the naira is deducted from my account, there are still particular days I can go collect the PTA?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 12:49pm On Apr 14, 2023
Solumtoya:
Someone has responded but these differ with each Bank so better to enquire at the Bank
Thanks
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 12:49pm On Apr 14, 2023
eluquenson:
1. PTA takes less than 2 weeks to be treated, 2 weeks prior to travel date
2. choose any branch of your choice
3. It must either be USD/GBP/EUR if it's a cash request, but if it's a card it will only be USD

I hope these help
Yes.

Thank you
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 8:07am On Apr 14, 2023
I have a question about PTA.

I know school fees takes long to approve. Does PTA take that long as well?

Must you use the branch where you opened the account?

For someone going to Canada, can he apply for USD PTA or it must be CAD.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 9:54am On Apr 11, 2023
AKALAMAGBO:
Na that 3rd exit got me failed too… grin
I've gotten some clarity about it from youtube, na to practice am remain.

I also notice that most times, if you are able to follow the road markings and enter via the correct lane, the lane will lead you to your correct exit.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 9:30am On Apr 11, 2023
Lexusgs430:
Kpele o ...... You carry our Nigerian roundabout attitude, reach uk...... First to chuk nose, na hìn get right of way .............😂😭

It's only in the north, that roundabout rules applies.........😂😜
Lol

The issue was for a third exit, I entered through the right lane and moved to the left lane after the first exit instead of after the first and second exit.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 7:39am On Apr 11, 2023
I failed driving test. Clearance and roundabout was the issue.

Now I know my instructor has not been doing a good job, youtube try pass am seff.

If there's someone in Leicester that can sit with me in my car please holla. I just need more practice in roundabouts.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 9:28pm On Apr 06, 2023
Lefty500:
Hello elders in the house, my credit score is 721, I want to ask if I can apply for credit card, and I bank with Monzo, I don't have any physical card, I hope that won't affect my application or should I go register for a physical bank before applying. I have been in the UK for close to 6 month now, and I just got my own apartment.
Yes you can, physical card/bank should not be a barrier.

Amex has high approval rate. Use my referral link if you wish to apply for amex credit card and we both get bonuses.

https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/uREFEOqmgM?XL=MNMNS
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 9:31am On Apr 06, 2023
Lolli2pop:
From the tracker, i can see Mine as well as been in production for ages…on the tracker what status does your show?
Like how long now?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 9:21am On Apr 06, 2023
Phenmeson:
I was at the embassy today. Those people are something else. I waited over 4hrs.
They said is at production stage that need to keep waiting until I received it.
Other applicant of last year are still facing the same issue. Even to use ladies/gent they will not even allowed those coming to pick up their passport. They said only applicant allowed in the building are those for capturing or have an appointment.
What's the issue with yours?
This is very sad, imagine people that needs the passport to renew their stay, they now face the risk of overstaying because UKVI won't take passport unavailability as excuse.

Na to stage protest o
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 8:51pm On Apr 03, 2023
lightnlife:
What A Day!

Took my theory test today.

Guess what! I failed...😃

And no, it wasn't the multiple choice questions (45/50), it was the hazard perception (37/70).

At clip 6, it flagged my clicking pattern. Marks were lost for that. Took caution and simply clicked on the real danger...the result na 37 ooo. My lesson: the exam click pattern is totally different from the 4-in-1 pattern.

I'm really pained😭 cos I messed up, having to queue again for their endless test dates.

Can't remember the last time I failed an exam/test.🤪

No wahala! We go again, this time with a bang!
Try watch some youtube videos then practice with 4-in-1.

It's not like the click pattern is different, 4-in-1 teaches you to click everything even road sign and bend instead of the actual hazard.

The double click strategy helps alot too.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 8:37pm On Apr 03, 2023
rinzylee:
Nawa o....it is well. I am avoiding the route that a woman controls in my city here.

Was it instructors car or yours you used?

I have been trying to book an instructor, 4 months wait mehn, I dey reason to just carry my car go there, go do the test.

Tired of waiting!!!
I learnt today that if you want to use your car, you should not drive there alone with provisional licence, someone has to join/drive you there. Try to find out about this.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 8:32pm On Apr 03, 2023
AKALAMAGBO:
I continued with the journey since I was taught by my instructor that you must continue the journey, the satnav will re-route you, cutting back to the other lane in a busy roundabout without due caution might cause a serious accident, so they advice you always continue with the journey. But to my dismay, examiners remark was different…. My instructor asked me to make a complaint through the email I received, but I just let go cos that won’t solve anything…

It’s really painful bro, I felt sad
So sorry. That's is how things are when left to the discretion of one person.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 8:31pm On Apr 03, 2023
Anitaamich:
Yes, that would be the best thing to do because you don’t get any fault for going the wrong way
Thank you.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 5:03pm On Apr 03, 2023
AKALAMAGBO:
Just failed practical driving test… I failed due to staying on the middle lane instead of last lane for a 3rd exit roundabout and going forward with the journey and the woman examiner doesn’t even smile a bit throughout the 45 minutes journey…

We go again, no wahala…

🙄🙄🙄
So sorry about this, only one serious fault o 😕.
When you say "and going forward with the journey " do you mean that since you have found yourself in the middle (or first lane for example) you should have just taken the first or second exit rather than proceeding to the third?
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 9:16am On Apr 03, 2023
Lexusgs430:
You might be requested to attend a driver awareness class.......

You pay a fine of £100.00 only ........ And you are forgiven. .......

If not, your licence would be submitted for point endorsement + court fine ..........
Chai...

And Anything beside the first option will increase the insurance cost over the next 5 years because he has to inform the insurance provider.
TravelRe: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 8:46am On Apr 03, 2023
Meogom:
Good day my correct people, I just got a notice of intended prosecution for exceeding speed limit (drove 35mph in a 30mph zone). Abeg how do i go about it and what are the consequences. Thanks all
I thought there's a 5 miles allowance for which speed limit can be exceeded.

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