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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 4:06pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
dustydee: There are loads of Honda accord on auto trader na... Peugeot are good too. Don't know much about Renault though.. But if it is able to get you around, that's the koko |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 6:31pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Thanks a lot for all the input/feedback. Read each comment and will take it under advisement. My confusion came from the fact that the online reviews of the Citroen C4 which I like has mixed reviews but my cousin in this UK said he has been using his for 2 years without issue. And he bought an old model fairly used one. So it’s a case of experience vs online reviews ![]() ![]() Anyhoo I will sha check all the indices and decide with Oga. Thanks a lot to everyone who commented. I appreciate it. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 1:44am On Aug 22, 2018 |
Mamatukwas: I love the Citroen, personally. I think Vauxhall is a good brand though. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 1:49am On Aug 22, 2018 |
Guys, Recently did my theory driving test and it was great- passed it well in one sitting- Lol very proud of myself ![]() Anyway, I may not be nosing the car driving test just yet because it seems taking the train to work might be better for me. Train to work = 20 mins. Me driving = 50 mins to 1hour. So I’m not too sure it’s worth it driving now especially as the weather has been surprising marvellous to us. Maybe when the cold comes I’ll change my mind. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 9:47am On Aug 22, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: Lol, Congrats! I know the feeling. I haven’t done practical yet either but have started driving small small... hopefully we will also pass the main koko once in Jesus Name, Amen! 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by zibe(m): 10:47am On Aug 22, 2018 |
Hi guys. Please can someone direct me to where in London I can exchange dollars for pounds? For a reasonable exchange rate. I'm not sure if I can do that at Heathrow airport when I arrive. Your input will be well appreciated. Thanks in advance. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Rubyventures: 11:15am On Aug 22, 2018 |
zibe: Go to any post office or Travelex shop. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by zibe(m): 12:00pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
Rubyventures: Thank you. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by mumynoella(f): 12:33pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
Please guys I need help, so finally I have moved to the uk and I am stuck with getting an accomodation, as my family would soon be moving over and i need to leave the hospital accomodation for a bigger one, how can I go about it? These agencies have funny charges and requirements i dont understand. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 1:48pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
mumynoella: Check Rightmove. I find it very easy and on point for house hunting. Also unless I’m mistaken you will need to pay the aforesaid ‘funny’ charges oh.. especially if it’s a standard/reputable housing agency. Other than that check gumtree for private sellers in which case keep your fingers crossed that all goes well. Cheers. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Rubyventures: 2:26pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
mumynoella: join your private neighbourhood street/ nextdoor forum and you normally get direct adverts from the landlords. That way you wouldn't pay any charges. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 4:20pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
Rubyventures:if you are in London,use the highstreet shops, esp Indians or Bangladesh tourist souvenir shops, much better black market rates. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by zibe(m): 4:52pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
DaveChapelle: Thank you. Not sure what you mean by high street shops though. Abeg na jjc I be ![]() |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 5:09pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
zibe: Why not try exchanging it in Nigeria, before departing? |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 7:03pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: beware of fake money |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 7:05pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
zibe: the shops where they do western union money transfer and they put sign board on small pako, like the way they advertise recharge cards in Nigeria |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 7:07pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
don't use post office or john lewis....when i tried changing $1,000 at john lewis, Oxford street, was treated as if all my money was fake and each bill was scrutinised over and over and eventually they only offered to change $400....so i left and saw a roadside shop, which looked like a pawn shop and they didn't even bat an eye changing+ sweet rates |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 7:21pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
DaveChapelle: You don't change under the bridge nah, you change at a confirmed source....... |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 7:47pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
What a lot of people don’t realise is that you get some of the best rates from the post office. I didn’t realise until I watched the money program Martin Lewis show. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 11:16pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
marylandcakes: Really? Cool, thanks for sharing this! |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 11:18pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
marylandcakes:Yeah right |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 11:24pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
Hi guys, My husband (brit) wants to invite&sponsor my brother over for the holidays for two weeks. I told him to use his salary account so that they will see his salary entering, then he can move like £2k from his savings to the salary account for my brothers trip. But I’m worried about two things: -hubby has an overdraft, is that a red flag? -my bro’s account isn’t buoyant. I do send him money and will start sending him double (£200 monthly) from next month to beef his account. I’m worried that they will say it’s not enough, even though he is being sponsored. I want him to apply in Nov/Dec. Also must he apply for a 6 month visa? Can’t he apply for 1 year so that the visa will allow him come back to the Uk in July for the summer. Bro isn’t working (just doing small contracts for the govt) so no strong ties to Nigeria. Should I be worried? I need you peoples experiences on inviting your families here, that’s why I’m not asking in the uk visit group. I’ll still go there to find out all the docs my bro will need. Thanks ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 11:26pm On Aug 22, 2018 |
@Laajiblik I spot you ![]() |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 12:13am On Aug 23, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: would like to know the answer to this too 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Sarang(f): 6:27am On Aug 23, 2018 |
Babyvet: Canadians crossing into which border to get which healthcare?.. wow! This one tire me.. o ![]() |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 8:56am On Aug 23, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: Your brother will have to explain the source of his income even if he earns the minimum wage and also state how much he receives in support from you or others. Why does your husband want to move money from his savings since the money is going to be used to buy tickets and other expenses? He could as well get two statements from his bank showing income and savings. There is nothing that stops him from applying for a longer term visa (2 years I believe is the next available one). |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 10:39am On Aug 23, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: The biggest guarantee of getting a visiting visa are - : 1 - Strong ties in Nigeria 2 - Been a grandma or grandpa If he is presently not working or on a part time contracting schedule, it's a massive negative against his application. If you beef up his account, he would need to explain source of that income. So beefing, does not help...... 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 1:32pm On Aug 23, 2018 |
dustydee: He is moving money so there won’t be any need for two statements. I know the important account is his salary account (full time job) so I told him to move the money from his other account there. Applicants are advised not to buy tickets until they get the visa, so the money in the account is meant to contain the flight ticket and expenses for the two weeks he will be here. Thanks, I’ll target the one year visa then and my brother will explain the source of his income. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 1:39pm On Aug 23, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: He works full time in a permanent position. Yeah he will explain that he is just moving it. If it’s easier he will submit the two statements but what I know is that his salary account is actually the account they care about (proof of earnings that tally with his payslips) in an easily accessible account. Thanks for the response though |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 3:07pm On Aug 23, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: I was questioning the need to move money between accounts. All he should do is show his savings (money for sponsoring the trip), which must be in his account for at least 3 months (not sure) and 6 months’ pay slips as proof of employment. Moving it will not be necessary. There's no 1 yr visa, you either apply for 6 months, 2 yrs, 5yrs or 10yrs visa. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 4:29pm On Aug 23, 2018 |
do you have any idea how much minimum is decent enough to put in applications for? |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 4:57pm On Aug 23, 2018 |
DaveChapelle: This is totally dependent on loads of factors... Applicant A can have N0.00 on their bank statement and get visa. While applicant b has N2Million and not get the visa........... |
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