Agatha250:
Good afternoon, is it advisable to apply for a 5 yrs visa or 3 years visa if you were given a 3 years contract on your cos

I don't think this is allowed. . .. how can you apply for 5 years visa if the cos is 3 years . Doesn't work like that. The visa and the cos have to be aligned

jiigga:
guys... how's it going? . good day...

quick question, if i may.. please

so in place of havin the 1,270 pounds in your own account, ,

is there a chance that an uncle BORN & LIVING in london, , his bank statements/ house proof/mortgage payments etc, , would suffice as proof of support during the visa application ??

any credible responces will be appreciated.. . thanks much

Totally will lead to rejection. The bank statement has to be in your name or spouse name only

LagosismyHome:


Totally will lead to rejection. The bank statement has to be in your name or spouse name only

And Parents.

jiigga:
guys... how's it going? . good day...

quick question, if i may.. please

so in place of havin the 1,270 pounds in your own account, ,

is there a chance that an uncle BORN & LIVING in london, , his bank statements/ house proof/mortgage payments etc, , would suffice as proof of support during the visa application ??

any credible responces will be appreciated.. . thanks much

No

It has to be in your account or spouse account if traveling together

jiigga:
guys... how's it going? . good day...

quick question, if i may.. please

so in place of havin the 1,270 pounds in your own account, ,

is there a chance that an uncle BORN & LIVING in london, , his bank statements/ house proof/mortgage payments etc, , would suffice as proof of support during the visa application ??

any credible responces will be appreciated.. . thanks much

If your employer ticks Y (Yes) to certify maintenance for you as the migrant and dependants then you don't need to show proof of funds.

Emurate1:

And Parents.

Not parents at all for skilled visa, student yes skilled no. The original question asked was 1270 which is for worker visa.

However for the children on the visa which are your dependent then yes offcourse they use your account (you the parent)

Hi Guys I checked my passport tracking this morning, the usual 6 stages don plenty now, please wetin e mean?

LagosismyHome:


Not parents at all for skilled visa, student yes skilled no. The original question asked was 1270 which is for worker visa.

However for the children on the visa which are your dependent then yes offcourse they use your account (you the parent)

Thank you

Is this for student visa?

aminlove:
Hi Guys I checked my passport tracking this morning, the usual 6 stages don plenty now, please wetin e mean?

Emurate1:


Thank you

They did an upgrade overnight. I think this upgrade triggered all these.

I believe they will rectify.

sarssy:
Is this for student visa?

Skilled work visa

@dee1504 , @ LagosismyHome , @umarwy , @sharpsharp .....

Thanks , , you guys , , for the responces concerning the 1,270 pounds.. .. . Appreciate it...

lets make this thing happen..


@Emurate1 , , What up bro?? .. .. . I thank you too sir ..


Best wishes you guys !!!

TomatoSauce1:
Hello Everyone, my visa is out!! Thank you God and thanks to all who responded to my questions.
Timeline:
Job offer: November 2021, senior care worker
Cos: February 2022
Biometrics: 23 March 2022
Collected passport today.

I have been a silent reader for some time now and I can see that it is not very easy getting a job. I want to share my experience and I hope it can be of help.

I reside in Nigeria and I got this job through networking, basically through a family member in the UK. I do not have a health degree or certification. I was introduced to my employer and one key thing he asked me was if I could drive and I said yes. He basically wanted to know if I genuinely wanted to work as a carer. Afterwards, came the job offer. At that time they had just applied for their sponsorship license. I was asked to submit my passport data page in February and shortly after I was sent my Cos.
I did my TB test, got police clearance and the rest is history.
When it came to visa application I was worried because I didn't have any care certification but my employer told me I would be trained so that was not a problem.

One thing I try to do for all my visa applications is to keep it simple. Hence, documents I submitted are:
Cos, TB cert, Police cert, marriage certificate, UK MSc degree as proof of english, previous visas and travel history. Disclaimer: there are no hard and fast rule to this, submit documents according to your individual circumstances and follow what's on the ukvi website.

Based on my experience one thing I can advice is network, network and network with those you know in the UK, this is one way people get jobs, not just in health care but other sectors.
Secondly I noticed ability to drive is a major criteria, so if you don't know how to drive, you can learn. Although my employer mentioned that wages are higher for those who drive.

I hope my long epistle is helpful, I may not be able to answer all questions, but I will try as much as I can to give answers.

Hello, I'm also considering this route, how possible is it to get a company that's Willing to fully sponsor my relocation?

Agatha250:


Thank you please have you done there or know of anyone that has done there

Yes, you can have it done there. Just tell them what you want to do, they'll direct you to the office where you can do it.

aminlove:
Hi Guys I checked my passport tracking this morning, the usual 6 stages don plenty now, please wetin e mean?

Same thing here. I logged in this morning and saw the same thing as well. My heart don nearly cut.lol

There is an interview now?

aminlove:
Hi Guys I checked my passport tracking this morning, the usual 6 stages don plenty now, please wetin e mean?

TomatoSauce1:


Mine took 2 weeks

Including public holidays?

aminlove:
Hi Guys I checked my passport tracking this morning, the usual 6 stages don plenty now, please wetin e mean?

My own is showing the same thing.

What's going on?

obehilicious:


Yes, you can have it done there. Just tell them what you want to do, they'll direct you to the office where you can do it.

Thank u dear, how long did it take before you got it

aminlove:
Hi Guys I checked my passport tracking this morning, the usual 6 stages don plenty now, please wetin e mean?

This doesn't mean much ...lol. Once you do your biometrics its expected to go at least by next day to DMC( Decision making center) were the visa officers will then review . How long it stays in dmc is the main thing.

Once they made a decision to give or to reject then it ready and sent to Vac. Received at Vac and passport should be ready for pickup

I am wondering too. Did anyone do interview for skilled worker visa?

Skynet2021:
There is an interview now?

Middayvibe:
Please i am interested. How do i contact you please?

How do i go about this?

Agatha250:



Thank u dear, how long did it take before you got it

It doesn't take long. You can tell them when you need it.

Hi guys, I have been assigned a 3 year CoS and my employer agreed to certify my maintenance so i don’t have to use my bank statement when applying for visa.

My annual salary (gross) as stated in my CoS is just a little above £28,000 per annum but they have stated that the immigration surcharge for the three years (£1092) will be deducted from my salary with an agreement.

I am not sounding greedy but is it right as there were no prior discussion regarding this, I was only told after my CoS was assigned.

Congratulations once more. Please I want to ask? Since you have been to the UK before, did you also do a police character check for your stay in the UK as well, or you did for Nigeria alone. Thanks

TomatoSauce1:
Hello Everyone, my visa is out!! Thank you God and thanks to all who responded to my questions.
Timeline:
Job offer: November 2021, senior care worker
Cos: February 2022
Biometrics: 23 March 2022
Collected passport today.

I have been a silent reader for some time now and I can see that it is not very easy getting a job. I want to share my experience and I hope it can be of help.

I reside in Nigeria and I got this job through networking, basically through a family member in the UK. I do not have a health degree or certification. I was introduced to my employer and one key thing he asked me was if I could drive and I said yes. He basically wanted to know if I genuinely wanted to work as a carer. Afterwards, came the job offer. At that time they had just applied for their sponsorship license. I was asked to submit my passport data page in February and shortly after I was sent my Cos.
I did my TB test, got police clearance and the rest is history.
When it came to visa application I was worried because I didn't have any care certification but my employer told me I would be trained so that was not a problem.

One thing I try to do for all my visa applications is to keep it simple. Hence, documents I submitted are:
Cos, TB cert, Police cert, marriage certificate, UK MSc degree as proof of english, previous visas and travel history. Disclaimer: there are no hard and fast rule to this, submit documents according to your individual circumstances and follow what's on the ukvi website.

Based on my experience one thing I can advice is network, network and network with those you know in the UK, this is one way people get jobs, not just in health care but other sectors.
Secondly I noticed ability to drive is a major criteria, so if you don't know how to drive, you can learn. Although my employer mentioned that wages are higher for those who drive.

I hope my long epistle is helpful, I may not be able to answer all questions, but I will try as much as I can to give answers.

akanniade10:
Hi guys, I have been assigned a 3 year CoS and my employer agreed to certify my maintenance so i don’t have to use my bank statement when applying for visa.

My annual salary (gross) as stated in my CoS is just a little above £28,000 per annum but they have stated that the immigration surcharge for the three years (£1092) will be deducted from my salary with an agreement.

I am not sounding greedy but is it right as there were no prior discussion regarding this, I was only told after my CoS was assigned.

It's not right but most of us are used to such most especially when it comes to JAPA. For example, a lady was promised JAPA and after the process she was told that no cell phone will be allowed for a year while she works for the agent there. She agreed because she just wanna leave this country, so such is life.
Think over it and make your decision. Good luck

Skynet2021:
There is an interview now?

Am shocked too

humility101:


My own is showing the same thing.

What's going on?

Oh okay

LagosismyHome:


This doesn't mean much ...lol. Once you do your biometrics its expected to go at least by next day to DMC( Decision making center) were the visa officers will then review . How long it stays in dmc is the main thing.

Once they made a decision to give or to reject then it ready and sent to Vac. Received at Vac and passport should be ready for pickup

So all other new stages no mean anything, cus initially they just 6 stages... with first three done already?

aminlove:


Am shocked too

Did you have an interview?
Which additional service did you pay for ?