missjekyll:


Badenoch is definitely not a 1st generation immigrant. She is 2nd generation.much like you,I suppose.

Our experiences are not the same and we can only really speak to our experiences and thats okay. While it feels inclusive to you, it doesn't to me.
It feels even worse after 2020

Badenoch said in her speech in parliament said she grew up in Nigeria even though she was born in Uk. She came to live in the UK when she was 16 years old. She is a 1st generation immigrant

justwise:


Yes i expect all bible believing christian to think the same when it come to those two individuals, especially Trump, i did not expect any Christians to make excuses for him.

I do not expect all black people to think the same but i do expect them to draw a line when it comes to racism.

You claimed that you will vote for Trump because of his stand on abortion and my question to you is this... if you are pregnant and during one of your check-ups your doctor found out that your pregnancy is a high risk one and a result he suggested that you terminate the pregnancy so as to save your life, what will you do?

Don’t get this wrong Justwise, trump or the republicans are not against medical emergency abortion. However, what they are against is selective abortion where other than for medical reasons a lady may want to terminate a pregnancy which is very common.

giselle237:

I once had a similar challenge. I forgot to submit reading and received an estimated bill later on. I simply wrote to them in an email explaining I can not be held liable for an estimated bill and would only pay for what I consume. Subsequently I did not fail to submit my readings, they simply went and recalculated the bill and reminded me of the days I must send in readings. What I do know is that they can not ‘force’ any estimation on you. Just chase up with them via email.

You can report them to the energy ombudsman. I work in the energy sector and once you report them, they will sit up and escalate any issue you have. You are not suppose to have such large estimate just because you didn’t send readings in a month or 2. Send them a mail and threaten them you will report the issue to the energy ombudsman if they don’t act on it. Energy companies usually pay a non refundable fee for any complaints brought to the ombudsman whether it is their fault or not so they do well to avoid being reported.

https://www.energyombudsman.org/how-we-can-help/network-operators

missjekyll:
I did not watch the debate just catching snippets. Your opinions and feelings are very valid.
BUT I m not yet ready to go back to Nigeria so i m afraid [/b]i ll have to fight you if you are voting reform.[b]

Round one, Fight 🤺

Aunty be calming down o, lol 😂

Zahra29:


Haba that's not accurate. He was saying that they would be processed in a 3rd country before being allowed to come into the country (for those who qualify). Similar way the Ukrainian refugees were processed off shore before being given visas to continue to the UK.

Those who don't qualify will remain in the 3rd country or elsewhere which sounds more common sense than the current system of allowing them all into the UK and then paying £ millions per day to house and feed them while they wait years for their claims to be processed.

What you are saying is a contradictory statement,
How can you process people in a 3rd country after they have illegally arrived your country. It’s the same as sending them to Rwanda. However, Sir Keir said the only difference with his policy and Rwanda is that he will do it in line with international laws.

Zahra29:


But isn't this where planning comes in? The fees are high yes, but they are also transparent and people should plan in advance how to pay them if they decide to migrate.

Immigration has always been tough. When my husband's family came over during windrush times, his grandparents could not afford to bring all their children so they had to bring them in gradually (one by one) over many years as they got settled and were able to save more money. It's called "send for" and many many families had to do the same. Come over and then send for the rest as and when they could afford it.

This was back in the 50s/60s when racism was rife and overt (Brixton riots and other race riots, the river of blood speech by Enoch Powell and more), Brits literally would not rent homes to blacks and they would display signs in their windows "no Blacks, no Irish, no dogs". So it wasn't even about the money, just finding a safe place to rent for you and your family was a huge challenge. Families were forced to live in single rooms in shared homes as that's all they could get. Banks wouldn't lend to them so they set up the pardner system to lend money to one another. Companies would outrightly refuse to hire or even interview a valid candidate when they turned up and saw they were black.

It's always been tough, in fact in a lot of ways it's much much easier now because the stigma of black and brown migration has been reduced by the efforts of those who came in before, there are laws to protect immigrants/ethnic minorities which didn't exist years ago and there is greater equality in the workplace.

Sincerely I was moved by this your post. What we have today is subtle racism. Many whites may not like you but they won’t say it to your face. I can only imagine the trauma those little kids who came with their parents during the wind rush would have faced by being rejected and treated with disdain by humans like you. Things have really changed since then. Where I currently live, I would walk in the busy town centre and may not come accros any one of color. Sometimes I wonder how do these folks perceive me as one different from them but I see they are more happy to relate with me and my kids which is nice. Although deeply some may have resentment. If only Africa could break the chains of poverty…

Lexusgs430:


KS simply was to bluff his way into Number 10....... By not doing much, not saying much and just stroll into downing street........

KS is forgetting, pot wey must chop pepper, hin yansh must hot ........😂

No be lie bros. Na correct adage be that😂😂

Lexusgs430:



This is why I said, I would remain optimistic, but not delusional......... 😁😂

Uncertainty vs Certainty

Who watched the election debate and saw how Labour Party are clueless on how to fix the economy. It’s dejavu happening all over again before our very eyes, just like the thunderous sounds of CHANGE many Nigerians chorused without asking what plan APC has to effect the change.

I hope we do not get to experience the same scenario happening in the UK as the main opposition are clueless

America001:
Hi Zahra29 et al

I need clarification please.

I have a child who's 1 year and half. I'm currently working full time. I tried enrolling her for the free 15 hours childcare for children between 9 months and 2 years but was told I wasn't eligible because I'm not entitled to public funds.

Does it mean all African migrants don't automatically qualify for this scheme by the government?

You can still be eligible for childcare for 2 years old even if you have no recourse to public funds as the eligibility criteria has been. Changed to accommodate people on skilled worker visas. However, to qualify, your circumstances must be;

giselle237:

They refused them, they did not extend the ban to them as per the refusal letter posted. If it is skilled work he tries to get, both parents would need to apply for the kids to be granted. As you would be remaining in Nigeria, the kids will not be granted except in case of death or paternal sole custody by the courts.

I don’t think this is true. A signed legal letter of consent from the other partner should suffice.

emkz:
This is being clever by half.

A recent report also said that the enrollment of non-EU students in a third of UK universities dropped significantly, doubling on the decline from previous year. Because of the decline in international students enrollment which previously contributed to the revenue of universities, some universities have responded by cutting their work force while others have reduced entry standards to attract high-paying international students.

Another report which identified India and Nigeria as source markets for UK universities, stated that financial modelling by PwC "indicates that anywhere from 51% to 80% of UK universities could fall into deficit if international enrolments decline from 2024/25 onwards".

So while Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary James Cleverly are celebrating the decline in dependants, they are afraid to highlight the damage they have done to the UK university system.

Same way, Nigel Farage, former UK Independence Party (UKIP), blamed the UK government for forcing their medical personnel to migrate abroad and poaching such services from poor African nations.

The UK migration policies under the Conservatives have flip-flopped over the years. Their inconsistencies affect long-term planning.

I pray they lose their next elections.

Please, if you have the funds, do not waste it in the UK. Many immigrants are looking towards United States and Australia. New Zealand is not bad. Also Germany, Northern Ireland, Finland and Sweden. I did not mention Canada as I feel those ones have reached a saturation point after selling immigration for years.

Northern Ireland is still UK

Next time, use ChatGPT to write and tailor your CV to meet the required job description. It’s easy, fast, reliable and free

ehizario2012:


You seem to have so much personal detail about this your friend.

Yes that is why he is my friend.

There are friends and there are FRIENDS


I am based here in the UK with my wife and kids.

Hi guys, for in-law visit visa to the UK, can pay slips of both the husband and wife suffice without submitting bank statement? If the couple is sponsoring? Is only payslip okay?

Lexusgs430:



Have you checked the prerequisites, for spousal visa application.......

Were all items ticked off against the list........

I also hope the applicant is not an any blacklist...........

No the applicant isn’t blacklisted as this is his first visa application to any country. The rejection reason was insufficient evidence to establish relationship prior to application. He ticked all boxes as no other rejection reason was given

Lexusgs430:


No mention of marriage certificate, no mention of evidence of financial support, no mention of chats between couples etc etc etc.......

If you were the visa officer, would you grant such application....... 😂🤣

Apologies, he included marriage certificate with pictures from the traditional, reception and court wedding. He also included chat history from when they were dating till after marriage, he also included the wife’s travel ticket when she visited Nigeria and pictures they both took. They have been married for 2 years now. They dated before she travelled but broke up and came back again. Wifey has been in Ireland for over 5 years but has been to Naija 3 times since they got married 2 years ago.

He wants to appeal but doesn’t know what else to add or how he can make his appeal successful

Hi guys, I know this is UK. please a close friend of mine was recently denied of his Irish spousal visa. The Visa Officer said he did not establish concrete evidence of relationship with his spouse in Ireland before applying for the visa.
He put his marriage pictures and some outing pictures in the application yet was denied.

What can he do to help his appeal to be successful?

Hi guys, please a close friend of mine was recently denied of his Irish spousal visa. The Visa Officer said he did not establish concrete evidence of relationship with his spouse in Ireland before applying for the visa.
He put some pictures during the application yet was denied.

What can he do to help his appeal to be successful?

Lexusgs430:



Let's make you Zelensky for a day, considering the loss of lives, destruction and Putin's ultimate goal.......

What would be your middle ground....... Not forgetting if Putin wins in Ukraine, he would NOT stop at Ukraine.......

This is the LIE and PROPANGANA the West keep pushing to fund the pockets of the military industrial complex at the expense of the blood of the Ukrainians. Between Putin and NATO, who has invaded more teritories and leave the inhabitants battling for survival. Libya comes to mind. The sooner Zelenskyy knows that he is being used to fight a proxy war for the west and their cronies who are hell bent on limiting Russia’s global influence ( US bombing of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline). In the words of speaker Mike Johnson, let’s give them the money after all its not US sons dying in the war, my son is graduating and joining the Navy and isn’t going to be on the front lines in Ukraine. Zelenskyy shouldn’t sacrifice his countrymen any longer. It is time for peace!!!

Viruses:


1. Yes
2. £1,500 upwards depending on duration of stay
3. Minimum of 3 preferred
4. Yes...very important as she is a working
5. Tell us the reason for which she is coming, we can then tweak
6. 3 weeks

Note: as she is working class, the application will be considered on her merit, not your merit i.e even though you are the sponsor, she needs to show evidence of financial independence and ties to her home country. And as she will stay 6 months, her next visa application might be affected as her absence from work for 6 months during her previous visit might raise eye brows. But it's rare to get a visa once and be denied subsequently. The first one is always the difficult one.

Thanks bros

Hello guys, I want to apply for visit visa for my mother-inlaw. She is of working age and still works in Nigeria. Please I have a few question

1. Can I apply to sponsor her fully?
2. If yes, what is the minimum savings I must have in my bank account?
3. How many months bank statements will I have to tender?
4. Does she has to provide her bank statement since I am sponsoring her?
5.what reason can I give as her reason for visit. I have kids
6. How long do I have to state she is going to stay? I actually want her to stay 6months

One Naira is now 1590 to pounds this morning on LemFi

Nigerian carer slumps and dies on duty

https://www.thecable.ng/report-how-nigerian-carer-in-uk-slumped-on-duty-and-died/amp?/report-how-nigerian-carer-in-uk-slumped-on-duty-and-died

Please when you are not well, take care of your health. No reason shift money. I know there are bills to pay but na only person wey Dey alive Dey pay bills. For those wey Dey pack shift like say tomorrow no Dey or do several jobs without resting. Please take care of your health. Enjoy your life. Take yourself and family out. You only live once.

dhummystecah:
Hi everyone,

Thank you so much to everyone who offered advice in December! Your help was invaluable in getting my Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) from my line manager in mid-January.

Moving forward, I have some questions about proof of English for my Skilled Worker Visa application as a software developer. While I've requested a letter of English proficiency from my university, I'm concerned about the turnaround time. Additionally, I haven't been able to find any upcoming IELTS UKVI test dates near me.

With that in mind, I have two questions:

1. Can I use the IELTS UKVI Academic test to meet the English language requirement for my Skilled Worker Visa application?
2. Are there any alternative English language tests accepted for Skilled Worker Visa applications that might have shorter waiting times for appointments?

Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!

You can use IELTS UKVI Academic. as long as the IELTS has UKVI, it’s accepted . Alternatively, you can also use Pearson UKVI academic

Phenmeson:


Just imagine if yu fire Nigeria v Equitorial Guinea Home Handicap, Oshimen to score and Nigeria first half win with £200.
Once U hammer,you fit invite us come Enish restaurant to come chop pepper soup or snail.
Mak dem oga at d top gv us Amazon link ooo

Bros, e no go bad if you win, make I follow com chop isi ewu pepper soup with you o. I Dey follow your lead bros 😁

One of my guy wey play Alabi that year never still get over the shock till now 😂

Lexusgs430:


Join the iptv club....... The whole world go appear for your wall.......🤣

No gree for anybody wey no gree you watch afcon....... 😂👀

Bros I Dey your dm for WhatsApp

Phenmeson:


Open bet365.com and deposit £5.
You go dey watch am from your fone.
U fit dey fire am sef if you wish but at owners risk ooo.

Hahaha

Omo i no wan fire o

I go prefer sit down cross leg watch ban for my big inch tv while sipping my favourite drink 😆

Abeg how person go take watch AFCON for this UK

Oga Lexus abeg Wetin be the way

cbn4main:


Bro, does one need another COS from their company to apply for a visa extension assuming their 3 years SW visa is about to expire?

Yes you do. Your COS has a start and end date. At the end date, it becomes invalid. Hence you need a new COS to extend your stay or renew your visa

Tier4Dependant:


One can have multiple CoS, the other company doesn't need to cancel.

You are right, no need to ask for cancellation as you can have more than one COS. When you get a visa with a COS, the other COS automatically becomes invalid.

Joyglo:
I have seen 3 dependents for student that came in September 2023 switched visa oh. What's happening? Is it that we misinterpreted UKVI or UKVI nor know wetin them dey talk/do

A dependant visa has no restrictions, expect sportsperson, hence a dependant is free to switch or work anywhere. However, student MA cannot switch and must wait till end of studies to switch. Students can’t also become dependents if their partner switches while schooling