Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 9:54pm On Apr 25, 2021 |
Okay, Mr. Justwise I really appreciate you replying to my questions Many thanks. justwise:
What your friend said is true, but before you go ahead please read about UK spouse visa requirements to know if your woman meets the requirements. Its very expensive visa to apply for, so you have to gather a lot of documents.
There is spouse visa thread here, take your time and go through it for full understanding of what it entails. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by idolda: 10:54pm On Apr 25, 2021 |
justwise:
I really don't understand the procedures anymore, it used to be straightforward by applying online, make payment then book appointment but now i'm not sure if the embassy is even opened let alone making an application. The embassy is now open. Complete the application form online and pay Then wait for the biometrics invite. Presently they are inviting those who applied last year |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by idolda: 10:57pm On Apr 25, 2021 |
tolajay: Please, what location(s) is advised for a newly wedded Nurse about to relocate to the UK?
Spouse is a junior-level data analyst and won't mind working remotely.
Considerations would be on cost of accommodation, transportation, groceries; friendliness of community to blacks and newcomers; suitability for raising kids - schooling.
Dear Nigerian-UK forerunners, based on your insight and experience, kindly advise on locations to target based on profile above.
Thanks - Nagode - Daalu - Ese!
Try Midlands especially West Midlands or Northern England |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sgtponzihater1(m): 11:12pm On Apr 25, 2021 |
tolajay: Please, what location(s) is advised for a newly wedded Nurse about to relocate to the UK?
Spouse is a junior-level data analyst and won't mind working remotely.
Considerations would be on cost of accommodation, transportation, groceries; friendliness of community to blacks and newcomers; suitability for raising kids - schooling.
Dear Nigerian-UK forerunners, based on your insight and experience, kindly advise on locations to target based on profile above.
Thanks - Nagode - Daalu - Ese!
First of all I would avoid London. Staying 2yrs in London and paying nearly half of my salary for rent and another fraction for bills, with no assistance, largely kept me out of this group for months. I lived from shift to shift and nearly got my back broken, only to get home to be reminded that food stuffs is running out, and cable was giving a resuscription warning. I couldn't cope for long. Despite sticking to Amazon prime, and using only charity shop, the permutations did not balance. I got a job up North without discussing this prior and informed my family that they could stay back if they wanted. Obviously they ran along. I still pay these things but its a fraction of what I earn, so I don't mind at all. All my expenses is not up to the rent I paid in London despite increased wages The Midlands would be a place to look at, places like Stoke on Trent, Sherwood forest, Black country, Lincoln etc are all cheap but run down areas compared to the big 4, there is also a flux of Nigerians there, with Nigerian pastors opening ministries too. Pay 10% of your income to these dudes is at your discretion, I guess most are hustlers on suits. On the borders of Manchester but still in the Midland is chesterfield a very nice place too. If you move toward Manchester avoid the city centre. Areas like Boston, Preston, the Pennines etc, is like living in Mowe but claiming Lagos. These would probably be cheaper than living in Manchester. The north of England have some very affordable places too. Ranging from places like Scunthorpe a near shot hole, to Bradford that is filled with Muslims and blacks, but are both affordable places to the very deprived Hull where Doctors are paid to train. Leeds, wakefield, Sheffield are all big cities from the Yorkshire point of view but are quite affordable. I would avoid York itself if it you want to save money. While it's beautiful, and heavenly to live in, its cost of living is close to London in some ways. There are other largely rural areas in Yorkshire, people own 2-3 horses here, and a lot of farm lands, things are pretty cheap and organic. You can live in Newcastle, Sunderland, middlesborough and it's surrounding areas with a fraction of your income. Those areas though cheap are quite cold and you cold end up being impregnated by your husband every year in a bid to cure cold, and end up with more child care bills. I could write about Essex, but I found Chelmsford expensive but beautiful to stay in. Lastly let the one true guide lead you to were you will find comfort and peace But I would avoid London, Cambridge, oxford or the other big 4 as a rule of thumb 61 Likes 17 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Omobabawoli: 3:48am On Apr 26, 2021 |
Good day please can someone without BSC degree get a contract job after doing Training.. Thanks God bless |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(m): 6:03am On Apr 26, 2021 |
sgtponzihater1:
First of all I would avoid London. Staying 2yrs in London and paying nearly half of my salary for rent and another fraction for bills, with no assistance, largely kept me out of this group for months. I lived from shift to shift and nearly got my back broken, only to get home to be reminded that food stuffs is running out, and cable was giving a resuscription warning. I couldn't cope for long. Despite sticking to Amazon prime, and using only charity shop, the permutations did not balance.
I got a job up North without discussing this prior and informed my family that they could stay back if they wanted. Obviously they ran along. I still pay these things but its a fraction of what I earn, so I don't mind at all. All my expenses is not up to the rent I paid in London despite increased wages
The Midlands would be a place to look at, places like Stoke on Trent, Sherwood forest, Black country, Lincoln etc are all cheap but run down areas compared to the big 4, there is also a flux of Nigerians there, with Nigerian pastors opening ministries too. Pay 10% of your income to these dudes is at your discretion, I guess most are hustlers on suits. On the borders of Manchester but still in the Midland is chesterfield a very nice place too.
If you move toward Manchester avoid the city centre. Areas like Boston, Preston, the Pennines etc, is like living in Mowe but claiming Lagos. These would probably be cheaper than living in Manchester.
The north of England have some very affordable places too. Ranging from places like Scunthorpe a near shot hole, to Bradford that is filled with Muslims and blacks, but are both affordable places to the very deprived Hull where Doctors are paid to train. Leeds, wakefield, Sheffield are all big cities from the Yorkshire point of view but are quite affordable. I would avoid York itself if it you want to save money. While it's beautiful, and heavenly to live in, its cost of living is close to London in some ways. There are other largely rural areas in Yorkshire, people own 2-3 horses here, and a lot of farm lands, things are pretty cheap and organic.
You can live in Newcastle, Sunderland, middlesborough and it's surrounding areas with a fraction of your income. Those areas though cheap are quite cold and you cold end up being impregnated by your husband every year in a bid to cure cold, and end up with more child care bills.
I could write about Essex, but I found Chelmsford expensive but beautiful to stay in.
Lastly let the one true guide lead you to were you will find comfort and peace
But I would avoid London, Cambridge, oxford or the other big 4 as a rule of thumb That got me ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(m): 6:04am On Apr 26, 2021 |
idolda:
The embassy is now open. Complete the application form online and pay Then wait for the biometrics invite. Presently they are inviting those who applied last year This is good news |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by hustla(m): 10:19am On Apr 26, 2021 |
sgtponzihater1:
First of all I would avoid London. Staying 2yrs in London and paying nearly half of my salary for rent and another fraction for bills, with no assistance, largely kept me out of this group for months. I lived from shift to shift and nearly got my back broken, only to get home to be reminded that food stuffs is running out, and cable was giving a resuscription warning. I couldn't cope for long. Despite sticking to Amazon prime, and using only charity shop, the permutations did not balance.
I got a job up North without discussing this prior and informed my family that they could stay back if they wanted. Obviously they ran along. I still pay these things but its a fraction of what I earn, so I don't mind at all. All my expenses is not up to the rent I paid in London despite increased wages
The Midlands would be a place to look at, places like Stoke on Trent, Sherwood forest, Black country, Lincoln etc are all cheap but run down areas compared to the big 4, there is also a flux of Nigerians there, with Nigerian pastors opening ministries too. Pay 10% of your income to these dudes is at your discretion, I guess most are hustlers on suits. On the borders of Manchester but still in the Midland is chesterfield a very nice place too.
If you move toward Manchester avoid the city centre. Areas like Boston, Preston, the Pennines etc, is like living in Mowe but claiming Lagos. These would probably be cheaper than living in Manchester.
The north of England have some very affordable places too. Ranging from places like Scunthorpe a near shot hole, to Bradford that is filled with Muslims and blacks, but are both affordable places to the very deprived Hull where Doctors are paid to train. Leeds, wakefield, Sheffield are all big cities from the Yorkshire point of view but are quite affordable. I would avoid York itself if it you want to save money. While it's beautiful, and heavenly to live in, its cost of living is close to London in some ways. There are other largely rural areas in Yorkshire, people own 2-3 horses here, and a lot of farm lands, things are pretty cheap and organic.
You can live in Newcastle, Sunderland, middlesborough and it's surrounding areas with a fraction of your income. Those areas though cheap are quite cold and you cold end up being impregnated by your husband every year in a bid to cure cold, and end up with more child care bills.
I could write about Essex, but I found Chelmsford expensive but beautiful to stay in.
Lastly let the one true guide lead you to were you will find comfort and peace
But I would avoid London, Cambridge, oxford or the other big 4 as a rule of thumb I don laugh die ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by hustla(m): 10:23am On Apr 26, 2021 |
justwise:
That got me ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) Them hustle enter UK ![cheesy](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cheesy.png) |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by tolajay: 10:47am On Apr 26, 2021 |
Thank you very kindly for the detailed thought. Glad you shared your personal experience as well. Best wishes. sgtponzihater1:
First of all I would avoid London. Staying 2yrs in London and paying nearly half of my salary for rent and another fraction for bills, with no assistance, largely kept me out of this group for months. I lived from shift to shift and nearly got my back broken, only to get home to be reminded that food stuffs is running out, and cable was giving a resuscription warning. I couldn't cope for long. Despite sticking to Amazon prime, and using only charity shop, the permutations did not balance.
I got a job up North without discussing this prior and informed my family that they could stay back if they wanted. Obviously they ran along. I still pay these things but its a fraction of what I earn, so I don't mind at all. All my expenses is not up to the rent I paid in London despite increased wages
The Midlands would be a place to look at, places like Stoke on Trent, Sherwood forest, Black country, Lincoln etc are all cheap but run down areas compared to the big 4, there is also a flux of Nigerians there, with Nigerian pastors opening ministries too. Pay 10% of your income to these dudes is at your discretion, I guess most are hustlers on suits. On the borders of Manchester but still in the Midland is chesterfield a very nice place too.
If you move toward Manchester avoid the city centre. Areas like Boston, Preston, the Pennines etc, is like living in Mowe but claiming Lagos. These would probably be cheaper than living in Manchester.
The north of England have some very affordable places too. Ranging from places like Scunthorpe a near shot hole, to Bradford that is filled with Muslims and blacks, but are both affordable places to the very deprived Hull where Doctors are paid to train. Leeds, wakefield, Sheffield are all big cities from the Yorkshire point of view but are quite affordable. I would avoid York itself if it you want to save money. While it's beautiful, and heavenly to live in, its cost of living is close to London in some ways. There are other largely rural areas in Yorkshire, people own 2-3 horses here, and a lot of farm lands, things are pretty cheap and organic.
You can live in Newcastle, Sunderland, middlesborough and it's surrounding areas with a fraction of your income. Those areas though cheap are quite cold and you cold end up being impregnated by your husband every year in a bid to cure cold, and end up with more child care bills.
I could write about Essex, but I found Chelmsford expensive but beautiful to stay in.
Lastly let the one true guide lead you to were you will find comfort and peace
But I would avoid London, Cambridge, oxford or the other big 4 as a rule of thumb |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by tolajay: 10:50am On Apr 26, 2021 |
Okay. Thanks. Seems the Midlands and Northern England are the recurring spots. idolda:
Try Midlands especially West Midlands or Northern England 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(m): 11:03am On Apr 26, 2021 |
hustla:
Them hustle enter UK
![cheesy](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cheesy.png) People get mine oo, almost 40% of your income will go to various contributions in church and there is no end to this, no other section get away with that. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by lynniebabes(f): 11:35am On Apr 26, 2021 |
Hello does anyone know a cargo company in Manchester? Would appreciate |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by hustla(m): 12:37pm On Apr 26, 2021 |
justwise:
People get mine oo, almost 40% of your income will go to various contributions in church and there is no end to this, no other section get away with that.
Can never be me 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 1:26pm On Apr 26, 2021 |
lynniebabes: Hello does anyone know a cargo company in Manchester? Would appreciate Nope. But if you don’t find we can pickup from Manchester for you. Easy peasy. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 1:28pm On Apr 26, 2021 |
[quote author=sgtponzihater1 post=101124388]
First of all I would avoid London. Staying 2yrs in London and paying nearly half of my salary for rent and another fraction for bills, with no assistance, largely kept me out of this group for months. I lived from shift to shift and nearly got my back broken, only to get home to be reminded that food stuffs is running out, and cable was giving a resuscription warning. I couldn't cope for long. Despite sticking to Amazon prime, and using only charity shop, the permutations did not balance.
This was an interesting read. Thank you. Which cities are you referring to as the ‘Big 4’ please? |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by lynniebabes(f): 3:46pm On Apr 26, 2021 |
Aphrodite007:
I know someone around Moston. She’s ace. Can I get her come please? |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by lynniebabes(f): 3:48pm On Apr 26, 2021 |
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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by lynniebabes(f): 3:49pm On Apr 26, 2021 |
Mamatukwas:
Nope. But if you don’t find we can pickup from Manchester for you. Easy peasy. Pickup and deliver to same Manchester? What is the cost? |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Dukezaga: 7:52pm On Apr 26, 2021 |
[b][/b]”The very deprived hull”. By this do you mean Hull so deprived that nothing is happening there? Nah wao are you sure I will still go to this Hull university sgtponzihater1:
First of all I would avoid London. Staying 2yrs in London and paying nearly half of my salary for rent and another fraction for bills, with no assistance, largely kept me out of this group for months. I lived from shift to shift and nearly got my back broken, only to get home to be reminded that food stuffs is running out, and cable was giving a resuscription warning. I couldn't cope for long. Despite sticking to Amazon prime, and using only charity shop, the permutations did not balance.
I got a job up North without discussing this prior and informed my family that they could stay back if they wanted. Obviously they ran along. I still pay these things but its a fraction of what I earn, so I don't mind at all. All my expenses is not up to the rent I paid in London despite increased wages
The Midlands would be a place to look at, places like Stoke on Trent, Sherwood forest, Black country, Lincoln etc are all cheap but run down areas compared to the big 4, there is also a flux of Nigerians there, with Nigerian pastors opening ministries too. Pay 10% of your income to these dudes is at your discretion, I guess most are hustlers on suits. On the borders of Manchester but still in the Midland is chesterfield a very nice place too.
If you move toward Manchester avoid the city centre. Areas like Boston, Preston, the Pennines etc, is like living in Mowe but claiming Lagos. These would probably be cheaper than living in Manchester.
The north of England have some very affordable places too. Ranging from places like Scunthorpe a near shot hole, to Bradford that is filled with Muslims and blacks, but are both affordable places to the very deprived Hull where Doctors are paid to train. Leeds, wakefield, Sheffield are all big cities from the Yorkshire point of view but are quite affordable. I would avoid York itself if it you want to save money. While it's beautiful, and heavenly to live in, its cost of living is close to London in some ways. There are other largely rural areas in Yorkshire, people own 2-3 horses here, and a lot of farm lands, things are pretty cheap and organic.
You can live in Newcastle, Sunderland, middlesborough and it's surrounding areas with a fraction of your income. Those areas though cheap are quite cold and you cold end up being impregnated by your husband every year in a bid to cure cold, and end up with more child care bills.
I could write about Essex, but I found Chelmsford expensive but beautiful to stay in.
Lastly let the one true guide lead you to were you will find comfort and peace
But I would avoid London, Cambridge, oxford or the other big 4 as a rule of thumb |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sgtponzihater1(m): 8:20pm On Apr 26, 2021 |
Dukezaga: [b][/b]”The very deprived hull”. By this do you mean Hull so deprived that nothing is happening there? Nah wao are you sure I will still go to this Hull university Not in that sense boss. It's a good place. Deprived in term of their own yardstick. But for us it's affordable and a sensible place to start. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 9:18pm On Apr 26, 2021 |
lynniebabes:
Pickup and deliver to same Manchester? What is the cost? Pickup from most post codes is £18 for a 0-30kg cardboard box. Delivery to Manchester depends on plenty things. From where? Weight of item etc. Kindly send a pm for more deets. Thank you. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Dukezaga: 9:40pm On Apr 26, 2021 |
[b][/b]thanks man I was already thinking and feeling bad about my decision to go to hull university. You definitely made me feel better! sgtponzihater1:
Not in that sense boss. It's a good place. Deprived in term of their own yardstick. But for us it's affordable and a sensible place to start.
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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 9:33am On Apr 27, 2021 |
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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 11:02am On Apr 27, 2021 |
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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 11:10am On Apr 27, 2021 |
wonlasewonimi:
I was expecting you to share this. It is as if the guy read my msg regarding the three CRAs. Nice one! I sent him a DM to think about this..... Glad he obliged..... We can now rest from people asking such questions...... If only I had a vlogging face........ ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 11:32am On Apr 27, 2021 |
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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by franciseromosel(m): 12:28pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
kaylov12:
Google is the best plug for the information you need. 1Search for Universities that offer the course, 2 put a call throught to them to be sure they accept international students (cos some do not). 3. Ask about their interview process (it used to be done in person/on site pre-covid). 4. Best of luck to her hello @Kaylov12. Please I love to chat with you. Can you PM me or send me an email on franciseromosele@gmail.com.Please make out time to honour my humble request. Thanks 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 12:30pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
Please are visitors to the UK eligible to take the vaccine? If so how do they go about it? |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 12:38pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
dustydee: Please are visitors to the UK eligible to take the vaccine? If so how do they go about it? This what a friend told me and how she went about it for her MIL. Visitors are not charged and allowed to take either the test and vaccine for free. However for vaccine the NHS number was required.... so what she did was call her gp and explained that her MIL needs the vaccine and is a visitor. The MIL was register in that gp with no check on I'd or address. The NHS number came shortly after and they were able to book the vaccine However the write up below makes it seems you don't even need NHS number so maybe she could have just gone to the vaccination website and book the vaccine without gp registration. Because it says vaccination against coronavirus No immigration checks are needed.https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/visiting-or-moving-to-england/visitors-from-outside-the-european-economic-area-eea/ |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 12:43pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
LagosismyHome:
This what a friend told me and how she went about it for her MIL.
Visitors are not charged and allowed to take either the test and vaccine for free. However for vaccine the NHS number was required.... so what she did was call her gp and explained that her MIL needs the vaccine and is a visitor. The MIL was register in that gp with no check on I'd or address. The NHS number came shortly after and they were able to book the vaccine
However the write up below makes it seems you don't even need NHS number so maybe she could have just gone to the website and book the vaccine without gp registration. Because it says vaccination against coronavirus No immigration checks are needed.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/visiting-or-moving-to-england/visitors-from-outside-the-european-economic-area-eea/ Thanks. We stopped when they asked for the NHS number. I will ring the GP. Thank you. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by chrisj2(m): 3:22pm On Apr 27, 2021 |
Mamatukwas:
Pickup from most post codes is £18 for a 0-30kg cardboard box. Delivery to Manchester depends on plenty things. From where? Weight of item etc. Kindly send a pm for more deets. Thank you. Hi, I have just PM-ed you about getting delivery of products from Lagos to Manchester. Are the parcels then sent by courier to their destinations in Manchester or can they be picked up personally? Thanks |