Please does anyone know someone that has switched from a student visa to a skilled work visa before finishing their study? If yes,

Did the person take IELTS to show proof of English language?
Did the person apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC)

I will appreciate anyone that could assist with this

specialenvoy:
Please does anyone know someone that has switched from a student visa to a skilled work visa before finishing their study? If yes,

Did the person take IELTS to show proof of English language?
Did the person apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC)

I will appreciate anyone that could assist with this

If you are switching to skilled work visa before expiration of your studies you will need to show proof of english. If you had completed your degree from a uk university then this would have served as adequate proof of knowledge of english(just show your certificate.

The choice of Ecctis or Ielts is ultimately up to you. which ever one goes. You actually do not have to do Ielts, you can do the alternative Pearson test, it is supposedly easier and has more test availability dates, you can get test dates as soon as monday .

giselle237:
create a one time use virtual card and in the place for card holder write the child’s name

Merci beaucoup

Thank you so much

Santa2:


If you are switching to skilled work visa before expiration of your studies you will need to show proof of english. If you had completed your degree from a uk university then this would have served as adequate proof of knowledge of english(just show your certificate.

The choice of Ecctis or Ielts is ultimately up to you. which ever one goes. You actually do not have to do Ielts, you can do the alternative Pearson test, it is supposedly easier and has more test availability dates, you can get test dates as soon as monday .

Ooh wow ....cut soap give me naaa

Lexusgs430:



I don't have any conventional bank accounts, and it's not caused my credit score any harm ........

specialenvoy:
Please does anyone know someone that has switched from a student visa to a skilled work visa before finishing their study? If yes,

Did the person take IELTS to show proof of English language?
Did the person apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC)

I will appreciate anyone that could assist with this

You don't need a test of English as a UK student. You have done your proof of English during admission, its only your dependant switching visa that will require a proof of English.
Talking from experience.

Apparently, not exactly. YouKay gov indicates once dey bẹ, always there as in 'once there, always there'
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/knowledge-of-english
https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/knowledge-of-english
Knowledge of English
You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply, [b]unless you did this in a previous successful visa application[/b.
I'll update shortly or late tonight with earlier posts on this thread.

Santa2:
... ...
If you are switching to skilled work visa before expiration of your studies you will need to show proof of english. If you had completed your degree from a uk university then this would have served as adequate proof of knowledge of english(just show your certificate.
... ...

specialenvoy:
... switched from a student visa to a skilled work visa before finishing their study? If yes,
Did the person take IELTS to show proof of English language?
Did the person apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC)
... ...

eniola1010:


Abeg. Is credit score of 560 okay?
Also is the credit score provided by transunion (from llyods app) reliable

Do you currently have any credit agreements .......... 560 from someone trackable, might be better than someone with 890 (but untrackable)...........

Lexusgs430:



Do you currently have any credit agreements .......... 560 from someone trackable, might be better than someone with 890 (but untrackable)...........

Yeah direct debit from my school. Which is gonna be ending in few months time

Santa2:
Has anyone renewed Nigerian international passport for just their kid. I renewed my passport last year but now I want to renew for only my child but am a bit confused as the instruction says to use card for some else, one needs to register card. I not seeing an option to register my credit card. There is also a note that states that to qualify to use card payment for family, cardholder must also be an applicant which is not my case . Do I just go ahead and make payment. With this cost of living crises I no wan make payment wey go hang o

Yes.
I just renewed my pikins passports and I paid using my card and I didnt renew my own passport as well (I've a 10 years as opposed to 5 for them).
My madam took them down to London from Edinburgh, so I wasnt there. All went through OK.

eniola1010:


Yeah direct debit from my school. Which is gonna be ending in few months time

Did you apply for a credit facility, from your uni..........

I've just passed my driving test last Friday (4weeks of intensive driving lessons), dem don collect money wey fit buy plot of land for ibeju lekki fr me, lol.

Now my question is, I regd with the insurance company 2months ago as a provisional license holder alongside hubby who has a full UK license, can I drive the car with my full license if we are yet to get through to the insurance guys

Lexusgs430:



Did you apply for a credit facility, from your uni..........

No no. Nothing like credit facility on the account. The direct debit i meant was a standing order for them to remove sch fee at so so so time. So u mean i need to have a kind of credit issh and ensure i honor it when due for the score to jump up

Hi everyone,
Please does anyone know any websites or app where one can purchase cheap and affordable furnitures both used and unused such as sofa and bed. Please it’s urgent. Thanks.

babranancy:
Hi everyone,
Please does anyone know any websites or app where one can purchase cheap and affordable furnitures both used and unused such as sofa and bed. Please it’s urgent. Thanks.

Facebook Market is the best plug…

tushqueen:
I've just passed my driving test last Friday (4weeks of intensive driving lessons), dem don collect money wey fit buy plot of land for ibeju lekki fr me, lol.

Now my question is, I regd with the insurance company 2months ago as a provisional license holder alongside hubby who has a full UK license, can I drive the car with my full license if we are yet to get through to the insurance guys

Congratulations 🎉

Please i need guidance on how to collect provisional licence as i haven’t spent 2 month in Youkay

khasm:
You don't need a test of English as a UK student. You have done your proof of English during admission, its only your dependant switching visa that will require a proof of English.
Talking from experience.

even dependent gan may not need.. seen a few that did not do it

eniola1010:


No no. Nothing like credit facility on the account. The direct debit i meant was a standing order for them to remove sch fee at so so so time. So u mean i need to have a kind of credit issh and ensure i honor it when due for the score to jump up

If you don't apply for credit, how would your credit score get updated...........😂

babranancy:
Hi everyone,
Please does anyone know any websites or app where one can purchase cheap and affordable furnitures both used and unused such as sofa and bed. Please it’s urgent. Thanks.

eBay, gumtree, facebook marketplace .......

tushqueen:
I've just passed my driving test last Friday (4weeks of intensive driving lessons), dem don collect money wey fit buy plot of land for ibeju lekki fr me, lol.

Now my question is, I regd with the insurance company 2months ago as a provisional license holder alongside hubby who has a full UK license, can I drive the car with my full license if we are yet to get through to the insurance guys

You can now drive alone, but best to update your DL asap .......

Hello,

Please, what can I do in this situation?
I applied for a post-study visa and I got a confirmation mail within three days. Sounds like a good thing right? But, the problem is this, I am meant to receive a link so I can pay for IHS but I have not received any till date. I have dialled UKVI contact number but their automated receiver is not being helpful. I have also sent multiple mails to several email contacts related to UK immigration but the best reply I got is that "the case worker will issue a link for any top-up payment is required ". Today makes it a week since I got confirmation mail and no news on IHS payment yet.

Kindly, share your opinions on what steps I should take.

Many thanks

Lexusgs430:


If you don't apply for credit, how would your credit score get updated...........😂

Ehn na dat credit i wan apply for. But i come dey fear say the score too low to even apply for. U see say the case carry belle

MichaelUde:


Yes.
I just renewed my pikins passports and I paid using my card and I didnt renew my own passport as well (I've a 10 years as opposed to 5 for them).
My madam took them down to London from Edinburgh, so I wasnt there. All went through OK.

@Michealude..Thanks a lot for this info.

Hello to you all.

A friend passport has expired, he has applied for a renewal and biometrics is in three weeks. Can he get CoS with just BRP or he has to wait till he gets his new passport?

eniola1010:


Ehn na dat credit i wan apply for. But i come dey fear say the score too low to even apply for. U see say the case carry belle

Big belle o ........

Slow and steady........ You go collect credit cards, nah you go still tire ........😁😜

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lekingson18:
Save My Soul!!!

Please is there anyone here working as an electrician in the UK? I'm planning to go that route and i need someone with FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE to 'hold me by the hand' on this journey.

I have an electrical engineering degree and i'm self-employed doing house/office wiring and solar/inverter installation.

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Thanks

eniola1010:


Ehn na dat credit i wan apply for. But i come dey fear say the score too low to even apply for. U see say the case carry belle

Amex is very generous with their CC. You might be approved. Use my referral link below

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Focus99:
Hello to you all.

A friend passport has expired, he has applied for a renewal and biometrics is in three weeks. Can he get CoS with just BRP or he has to wait till he gets his new passport?

Yes he can. He should show evidence of application for renewal once asked about the expired passport.

Hello all,

Please this is a long read. Pardon me please, I am anxious and scared. Please I need your advice because “I nor know where these people dey carry me go”.

I brought my children into the UK last year and we have been living together as a family since then including my wife. On the last day of their first term in school, my daughter who has learning needs was reluctant to leave school because on that day, the school was having an end of term party but surprisingly, no ticket was sent to us to purchase for her save for our other two children. Her favourite activity is dancing, so she was upset and crying when I went to pick her knowing that she will not be a part of the party. When asked what the problem was she stated that Aunty beat her, the school safeguarding lead called me and we had a meeting where I shared the possible reason why my daughter is upset with her, also informing her that no Aunty lives with us that she was upset because she had realised she will not be a part of the party. However, the school raised a safeguarding concern on the issue.

Fast forward to the last day of last term. My son (second child) who was 7years old as at the time, was on the queue going for lunch when a teacher went to call him under the pretence of going to show him something in the office. On getting to the said office, the school safeguarding lead was there, they started questioning the boy, shockingly he told them that we had a naughty room at home that it was the shed in the garden and alleged that he normally gets locked there when he is naughty (he later said he made it up). A second safeguarding concern was raised with the Police & Social services informed. When my wife went to pick the children, she was informed that she could not pick them because they were carrying out their investigation. The Police & Social worker came to our house checked round and stated that there was no evidence and dismissed the case with the Social Worker recommending and documenting that we shouldn’t be forceful in making the children do their home work in a way that will harm them, we agreed, signed the document and they left.

The following week the Social Worker called that she was coming to the house, we asked her to come. On getting to the house she stated that the school is pressurising her to do her assessment and recommend a family support worker for us but that we have a choice of declining and if we do, should anything happen in future, they will say they offered to help us but we refused so we had no choice than to accept. About a week later the Family Support Worker called, introduced himself and stated that he would like to pay us a visit which he did. He also did his assessment which he shared with me but surprisingly I noticed that in the first allegation raised they had also added that my daughter said Aunty beat her and dad hit her which was totally different from what the school safeguarding lead had shared with me.

Now I am seriously concerned because the school keeps coming up with different issues and asking for further referrals to be done. They alleged that my son stated twice last year he was hungry even though they have breakfast before leaving the house and we pay for school dinner for them. We have now introduced packed lunch for all three of them despite the fact that the last child is 4years old and supposed to be having free lunch in school.

Please kindly help a worried soul. I need advice on how to take up this issue to prevent the unthinkable from happening. Thanks for your patience

Omo this UK… Child/Children comes 1st in their hierarchical order of preferences…. Na man 👨 come last 🥹🥹

This is a dicey situation. Please speak to your kids about the implications of made-up tales on the family unit - depending on the learning needs of your daughter, find a way to communicate this. It is your word against the kids and if they persist with their statements, you might end up having a drawn-out battle which might or might not end up with the children in care.

What kind of shows/movies do they watch on TV? sometimes, the contents of these shows are something else and not all kids are able to separate fiction from real life.

I once had the same issue with my lil one years ago but it was just to friends and a good talk reset the young 'un back to default settings.

PS: I don't know what the communication or disciplinary actions are in your home but if you can find a way to correct them outside of the hard-stanced Naija way, it might help. That doesn't mean that you should keep mute while your children are getting "rotten".

Also, get expert advice biko because children can sometimes keep up these tales and when they recant, it might be said that they were threatened into doing so.

Odedenshi1:
Hello all,

Please this is a long read. Pardon me please, I am anxious and scared. Please I need your advice because “I nor know where these people dey carry me go”.

I brought my children into the UK last year and we have been living together as a family since then including my wife. On the last day of their first term in school, my daughter who has learning needs was reluctant to leave school because on that day, the school was having an end of term party but surprisingly, no ticket was sent to us to purchase for her save for our other two children. Her favourite activity is dancing, so she was upset and crying when I went to pick her knowing that she will not be a part of the party. When asked what the problem was she stated that Aunty beat her, the school safeguarding lead called me and we had a meeting where I shared the possible reason why my daughter is upset with her, also informing her that no Aunty lives with us that she was upset because she had realised she will not be a part of the party. However, the school raised a safeguarding concern on the issue.

Fast forward to the last day of last term. My son (second child) who was 7years old as at the time, was on the queue going for lunch when a teacher went to call him under the pretence of going to show him something in the office. On getting to the said office, the school safeguarding lead was there, they started questioning the boy, shockingly he told them that we had a naughty room at home that it was the shed in the garden and alleged that he normally gets locked there when he is naughty (he later said he made it up). A second safeguarding concern was raised with the Police & Social services informed. When my wife went to pick the children, she was informed that she could not pick them because they were carrying out their investigation. The Police & Social worker came to our house checked round and stated that there was no evidence and dismissed the case with the Social Worker recommending and documenting that we shouldn’t be forceful in making the children do their home work in a way that will harm them, we agreed, signed the document and they left.

The following week the Social Worker called that she was coming to the house, we asked her to come. On getting to the house she stated that the school is pressurising her to do her assessment and recommend a family support worker for us but that we have a choice of declining and if we do, should anything happen in future, they will say they offered to help us but we refused so we had no choice than to accept. About a week later the Family Support Worker called, introduced himself and stated that he would like to pay us a visit which he did. He also did his assessment which he shared with me but surprisingly I noticed that in the first allegation raised they had also added that my daughter said Aunty beat her and dad hit her which was totally different from what the school safeguarding lead had shared with me.

Now I am seriously concerned because the school keeps coming up with different issues and asking for further referrals to be done. They alleged that my son stated twice last year he was hungry even though they have breakfast before leaving the house and we pay for school dinner for them. We have now introduced packed lunch for all three of them despite the fact that the last child is 4years old and supposed to be having free lunch in school.

Please kindly help a worried soul. I need advice on how to take up this issue to prevent the unthinkable from happening. Thanks for your patience

mimilyrics:

Thank you very much for your input, God bless you.

I have spoken to them about the implications of what they say in school. I keep praying for them too for God to guide them in their utterances. It is mostly my second son that talks too much, he can easily be tricked into making up what never transpired.

They mostly watch cartoons and music videos. My second son likes gaming on the phone and has been requesting for an iPad as his eight birthday gift which I am currently working on.

I will try and do that (get an expert opinion). I am open to recommendations and signposting, many thanks.