BouharryArtikou:


The bolded suggests that you are a PhD student (or probably an undergrad?)
I would return to NAIJA. Marry her. Then return with her as my dependant. She now freestyles for the 3 years remaining on your visa, plus the 3 years post study visa that you eventually get.

In your initial post, you wanted her to enrol for a masters. Have you considered the cost? Who bears the cost? You, or her?

Maybe you should prepare the ground well well for Milli.

PhD ke? I wish. I came here to start afresh my man, so rather than get 3 years post study, I get 2 but it's all good still. But you make a good point, I might have to strongly consider going back home to wife her then bring her here as a depandant. For the masters, she'll bear the cost na. Same way I'm bearing mine

icon8:


Above all, let her do her own research, to avoid stories that touch. It should be more of her research and decision than yours. I would understand if you were going through this trouble for a child. But for an adult with their own life decisions to make?

PS: I’m not in any way criticising you. I’m just wondering why your girlfriend can’t do this by herself and decide what works best for her, and how it fits into your own plan (if it does), while you focus on your academics. Owo o gbødø w’ø’gbo o!

Haha. Thanks for your advice but both of us are in this together. I'm merely trying to complement her research.

fatima04:


I know in the past Stenon and others have mentioned it being a competitive area but ti doesn't hurt to try. With her current qualifications and experience she can apply to teach directly at GTCS and if she is approved on the Scotland register pursue job search and applications.

Teaching is also on the shortage occupation, so a good chance. Meanwhile she can pursue PGDE as well for England registration and see how it goes.

Stenon can provide better advise when she is available. And also since you have your own Plans, this will just be a form of Plan B or C for you. Like the elder Lexusgs430 as said below, let her follow the path she wants

Thanks a lot. Yes, it is true that teaching is also on the Shortage Occupation list but I think that mostly applies to STEM fields, not English. That was my argument with her. I could be wrong though, whcich is why I came here in the first place.

I'll go back and do some research and also learn about this GTCS you mentioned while I wait on Stenon 's nuggets.

And absolutely, I do not plan on forcing her at all, that's why I'm going to the trouble of seeking advice that would steer me in the right direction when I begin to carry out my research

BouharryArtikou:


For some very strange reasons, I am more interested in your own rather than your GF’s.

You are already on ground. Have you solidified a single man’s plan to stay baxk for a long, long time?
You, with both feet in the uk soil is a more viable option than her.
Why not expend the energy in getting a solid visa for yourself first, then she can even stroll in as a dependant.
Put it this way.
She strolls in as your dependant. She doesn’t need to spend lots of ££ in masters. She gets a job. Win-win.

Oga say "very strange reasons"

In my case, I still have 3 years left on my visa and even though I have plans to turn it into a better one that will allow me live and work here for a long period, it might not come to fruition till after 2 years. So me changing the state of my visa quickly and her applying as a dependant to me might not work for the short term.

Apart from that, I'm not sure we have a really high chance of being granted a visa if she applies while we're still single.

Lexusgs430:


If you truly love her, you would let her go down the route she feels is best for her.... If she experiences a snag, consider it a BEND, not an END.........

I remember having same conversations with my wife, many years ago...... She arrived London Heathrow a trained accountant, she is now a Registered Nurse............

Hahaa. What a wonderful U-Turn. Unfortunately, my babe doesn't have any affinity for science. Besides that'll mean 4 years of hustling for tuition fees.

dupyshoo:
Don't think there is anything wrong with her teaching English. A lot of them don't speak good English anyway. She is already teaching in a British Secondary school in Naija, that is one tick already. Also, I think it is easy to get a teaching job as well.

However, my main concern is if she will be able to cope with the attitude of British student here. It can be frustrating

Regarding shortage occupation, I will advise you don't put too much stress on her about this. Why don't you too try to look for jobs in shortage occupation in order to free her to do whatsoever she wants to do. It can be stressful if the woman is the main Tier 2 applicant. The fear of not losing her sponsorship might sometimes mean she will consider putting too many babies on hold for 5 years.

Thank you for your answer. I am already studying a degree that would qualify me to work in the Shortage Occupation. In her own case, I just want to know the prospects of her getting hired as an English Teacher here in the UK if she applies for a Skilled Worker Visa. Since you insinuated that it mightn't be difficult for her to secure a job as a teacher in the bolded text above, do you mind telling me how we can go about the process? Or where I can access more information at least? Thanks again.

Lexusgs430:


The best professor of Nigerian history in University of Ibadan, is an American.......

I say no more......

What do you suggest we do please? If we were to consider the shortage occupations in the UK list, which would you advise?

Sgtponzihater1 Justwise Lexusgs430 Stenon Fatima04 Eriko2k2 Dupyshoo Dustydee

Morning guys. First off, I'm sorry for tagging so many people.

Thing is I need some solid advice. Now, I came to the UK for studies in February and I plan to be here for a long time. But my girlfriend of many years lives and work in Naija. She holds a BA in English and teaches in a British Secondary school. Lately, we've been discussing routes she can take to get here but she's declared her wish to continue with the same English teaching profession here. I've told her times without number that it doesn't really make sense for a foreigner, whose first language isn't English, would come here and teach native kids regardless of her qualification.

I've tried to advise her to consider signing up for a master's programme in a degree that would qualify her to work a job on the UK Shortage occupations list.

What do you guys think? Please we need as many viable options as we can get. If you're seeing this post and know someone who's moniker I missed out and might be able to share some knowledge, kindly cc them to call their attention to this post.

Thank you guys.

AirBay:


No, you can't. The naira Mastercard has a limit of $100 monthly I think. You can check out PAGA or ask on the student visa thread.

Aii boss. Thank you for your prompt response.

justwise:


Walk into your bank and ask for form A, they should be able to help you with even better exchange rate

You too much boss man

ardamz:
there should be an option to pay using paga, that gives you a Naira equivalent and thus the $100 limit doesn't disturb you.

Thanks a lot G

Hey guys. Please does anyone know if an applicant can pay for their visa application fee and IHS with a Naira mastercard?


Airbay dupyshoo Lagosismyhome tushqueen justwise

RalphJean:


Click these links.
Look carefully at the person specifications.
Then advise yourself, by yourself.


https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=civil%20engineer&l=London&advn=7276068724504227&vjk=0a6f8530d41004d0

https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=civil%20engineer&l=London&vjk=9ac14a1df53fb478

https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=civil%20engineer&l=London&vjk=1139ed2cb8c473ac

https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=civil%20engineer&l=London&start=10&advn=5764910856433511&vjk=d3c55bd02fe55c83

https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=civil%20engineer&l=London&start=10&vjk=d02bc5fe9346a461

Will do that now. Thanks a lot

Good day house.

I am a BEng Civil Engineering student and I just concluded my exams yesterday. Can anyone please assist me on how to go about applying for jobs relevant to my field of study and in my area?

Justwise Lagosismyhome Lexusgs430 Sgtponzihater1

TheGuyFromHR:


No need to buy more than one jacket et al, the weather is unseasonably warming already. You can decide what you need after you arrive.
Also come along with your naira card, you can shop with it on Amazon, which gives students "free" one day delivery for lots of items, so no need to pack toilet paper for instance. Online transactions with a naira card are charged at official CBN exchange rates, while using a USD card will ultimately cost more. As someone above said, there's really nothing you need to carry with you because everything's available here, so if you're a devotee of Nigerian food, you can decide to use up your luggage space that way.

Thanks boss. I already had that in mind. I know I'll most probably have to settle for a beat up jacket I wouldn't fancy anyways, something tells me since the items aren't in demand here I might find it difficult to get cheap jackets that are fine in terms of aesthetics. And pertaining to food, I've decided to bring along only soup ingredients like egusi, grinded pepper, curry, thyme and other spices so it wouldn't take up much space in my luggage. Thanks again, my good man.

Edited

As regards that forex, yes you're indeed accurate about paying with my naira mastercard. I actually never thought of it that way. Thank you.

awumen:


yes please include jackets, enough thick socks, with gloves leather and fabrics. However as a good naija pikin i still advise you take few food stuffs along (though you are going to your mum's friend place), cos we all know how most of our people already abroad behave, especially with food. Am not implying that this is applicable to your mum's friend o or everyone o, but a few food stuffs to support what they have at home wont be a bad idea or preferably your mum can ask her friend the exact stuffs that she might need you to bring for her.

please include some paracetamol, cold, cattarh and malaria tablets, you can add strepsil.

since you will be arriving this week, yes you will be require to pay for covid test and will have one on your second day and eight days after arrival. not too sure but you can goggle gov.uk (covid update) or ask your host.

I will do as you've advised. I confirmed on the page and indeed I am required to book 2 tests. Anyone in the same predicament as me should check the page below

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-quarantine-when-you-arrive-in-england


Thank you so much boss man.

tuodolo, reach me on onetakegodd@gmail.com. Thanks

awumen:

my broda, unless you are heading to a family/friend's place, my advise is that you take all the essential foods
(indomie, spaghetti, sardine, washing soap (both liquid and powder), bathing soap, custard, milo, very very dry fish and meat including, pepper,

tomatoe paste, enough rice, garri, beans, crayfish, ogbono, dried vegetable, egusi, okporoko, kilishi (plenti), bread, toiletries o, infact thank God we

took about 20pcs of tissues as the short stay accomodation only gave us 8 pcs that finished in 4 days cos we have got kids and flu set with enough

cattarh to clean every minute. add sanitizer (4-6pcs), wipes, vaseline, aboniki, rob you will be isolating for 10 days. i have only done 6 days and have

received two calls and three emails checking on us. dont forget to get your debit card if you have enough time, get USD or pounds card and deposit atleast 200 - 300 USD/Pounds cos you will need to shop for other essentials need that might arise within your ten days isolation. lastly add video games cos its really boring (the ten days isolation)

Thank you so much for this elaborate response. I'm going to my mum's friend place, fortunately. So I guess I don't need much food stuff so I'll pack a few among your list. I have a dollar card with a substantial amount so I guess I got that part covered. Someone told me to get jackets, thick socks and gloves so I'll add that to my list as well.

And lest I forget, do you know if I'll be required to take another covid test in the UK upon my arrival?

SamReinvented:

Go to NCDC site and ensure that the UCH lab you're talking about is listed. If it is, and the workers have confirmed that you'd get your result on time, then there's nothing else to worry about.

There are no general essential things to carry to the UK. You can buy almost anything you need over there... so what you choose to carry with you from Nigeria is a personal decision.

Thanks for your kind response, I checked NCDC website for private and government owned labs and only UCH was listed there in the entire Oyo State. Could you clarify if I would be required to take another Covid test by the time I cross the border to the UK?

babajeje123:

How much do they charge at UCH?

45k but they said I have to generate remita

Good afternoon everyone. I hope you are having a wonderful day. I'm leaving for the UK next week and I would like to know more about the covid testing. I reside in Ibadan so earlier today, I went to UCH to find out. During my inquiry, I was advised to book a test, pay and eventually get tested on 25th so I can receive the result on 26th. Is there anyone that can confirm for me if that is indeed the case? My flight leaves 11pm on 26th and i'm scheduled to arrive Heathrow by 4am.

Another thing, would I still need to do a second covid test when i get to the UK?

Lastly, can someone help me with a list of essential things I should bring along with me to the UK asides pullover, hoodie, gloves and other protective gear to cope with the weather?

cc Mimilyrics , lagosismyhome , Phenmeson , chrisj2 , Aprokodaughter , SamReinvented

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