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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Bourne007(m): 5:41pm On Feb 10, 2019
shocked shocked shocked

Inkredible:


£399 for first insurance?? In UK abi where? embarassed

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 6:38pm On Feb 10, 2019
bigtt76:
Yes but if you're so sure of yourself not involved in any scam, you ought not to be afraid. HMRC would not call to inform you they're coming to arrest you naaa. They would rather come to your house and present charges to you in any.



I never mentioned anywhere that I was afraid.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sutelk: 7:20pm On Feb 10, 2019
[quote author=Stoicbaba post=75576517]I am happy to have stumbled on this page for a while now. Studying it as if I am preparing to write Cambridge exams grin

Well, I hope my migrant journey starts well, taking into consideration all the information that has been shared here...

I may not mention your names, but trust me, you guys are gold.

Precisely on 25th Feb, I would have departed naija, enroute Blackburn, through Manchester, to begin a migrant life there.

Please, do not fail to guide me whenever I beckon on you guys, especially as I feel Blackburn doesnt have much blacks living there(don't know if that statement is true though).

I will specifically take note of brioche bread... cheesy cool

I'm very sure I have seen this moniker on ARN platform during those Mison/ARN fights. So you self no gree serve your Fatherland. wink
Welcome bro, wishing you a safe trip and a very fruitful stay here in the UK.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by bigtt76(f): 7:34pm On Feb 10, 2019
I meant it literally and not emphasizing that you are wink


marylandcakes:


I never mentioned anywhere that I was afraid.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Stoicbaba(m): 9:53pm On Feb 10, 2019
[quote author=sutelk post=75603521][/quote]

Mison/ARN fight ke...

We are serving our fatherland from a distance joor grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 11:55pm On Feb 10, 2019
Lexusgs430:


Your area no dey map or no postcode ?.... A discriminating insurance company?... tongue

E say "sorry, this area is not covered by us" or something like that.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 11:58pm On Feb 10, 2019
Bourne007:

shocked shocked shocked


First time driver, single insured with no garage secure parking and none of that "black box" craziness?

Damn, this insurance thing is unfair.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Shallypop(f): 12:05am On Feb 11, 2019
Hello everyone. I am coming for my masters programme and i have a one year old dependant. A friend in d UK advised me not to bring her along with me cos of stress. Unfortunately, I can't leave her in anybody's care. How stressful is it gonna be for me especially in terms of financials ? Also what is d average school fees for my toddler? Thanks all.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 12:14am On Feb 11, 2019
Inkredible:


E say "sorry, this area is not covered by us" or something like that.

Have you spoken to a human being?

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 12:18am On Feb 11, 2019
Shallypop:
Hello everyone. I am coming for my masters programme and i have a one year old dependant. A friend in d UK advised me not to bring her along with me cos of stress. Unfortunately, I can't leave her in anybody's care. How stressful is it gonna be for me especially in terms of financials ? Also what is d average school fees for my toddler? Thanks all.

If you qualify, your toddler might be entitled to free education.

The stress factor would be joggling toddler, school load, uk stress, cost of living, childcare needs + financial ability and capability.....
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by mim1031: 12:42am On Feb 11, 2019
I hold a tier 2 visa and have been in the UK for 4 months, hubby wants to visit me here but doesn't want to relocate to the UK yet due to some commitments in Nigeria. The question is what type of visa should we apply for, Visitor's visa or tier 2 defendent visa? If he's granted tier 2 dependent, can he travel in and out of the UK as much as he wants till he's ready to settle probably in one and a half years time?
Pls Help

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Shallypop(f): 1:06am On Feb 11, 2019
Lexusgs430:


If you qualify, your toddler might be entitled to free education.

The stress factor would be joggling toddler, school load, uk stress, cost of living, childcare needs + financial ability and capability.....
Thanks for the reply. Kindly tell me the qualification for free education? I'm just a prospective International student.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 7:21am On Feb 11, 2019
mim1031:
I hold a tier 2 visa and have been in the UK for 4 months, hubby wants to visit me here but doesn't want to relocate to the UK yet due to some commitments in Nigeria. The question is what type of visa should we apply for, Visitor's visa or tier 2 defendent visa? If he's granted tier 2 dependent, can he travel in and out of the UK as much as he wants till he's ready to settle probably in one and a half years time?
Pls Help

I sincerely hope he does not apply for defendant visa, not unless he wants to defend you.......

On a serious matter, tier 2 dependant visa is his best option.......... He can travel in and out, so long he does not stay outside Nigeria for 2 years, without checking in.......
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 7:22am On Feb 11, 2019
Shallypop:
Thanks for the reply. Kindly tell me the qualification for free education? I'm just a prospective International student.

I am sure since you are on a student visa, your child is qualified for free education.....
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 8:06am On Feb 11, 2019
Shallypop:
Hello everyone. I am coming for my masters programme and i have a one year old dependant. A friend in d UK advised me not to bring her along with me cos of stress. Unfortunately, I can't leave her in anybody's care. How stressful is it gonna be for me especially in terms of financials ? Also what is d average school fees for my toddler? Thanks all.

Your child does not qualify for anything until the child is 3 then you can get between 15 hours free. Some 2 year old get but not someone on a student visa..That a no no as that is classified as public funds . It is at 4 years that your child can start free education in a primary school on a student visa Dependant (9 to about 3pm)

For a one year old . It will be private nursery or childminder or nanny. Neither of these 3 are cheap and the cost depends on where you live. For nursery in london i paid about 1k per child per month for full time nursery (8am to 6pm)

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Shallypop(f): 10:49am On Feb 11, 2019
LagosismyHome:


Your child does not qualify for anything until the child is 3 then you can get between 15 to 30 hours free. Some 2 year old get but not someone on a student visa..That a no no as that is classified as public funds . It is at 4 years that your child can start free education in a primary school on a student visa Dependant (9 to about 3pm)

For a one year old . It will be private nursery or childminder or nanny. Neither of these 3 are cheap and the cost depends on where you live. For nursery in london i paid about 1k per child per month for full time nursery (8am to 6pm)
Thanks 4 d detailed explanation. 1k is quite much.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Shallypop(f): 10:49am On Feb 11, 2019
Lexusgs430:


I am sure since you are on a student visa, your child is qualified for free education.....
Thanks.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Bourne007(m): 11:14am On Feb 11, 2019
Not sure if naija driving experience counts. If you had insurance with your vehicle before leaving, you can politely ask them smiley

damoche64:
Pls, Is there insurance coy that accept Nigeria driving experience & how can I get no claim evidence from Nigeria insurance coy?
Thanks

Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 3:21pm On Feb 11, 2019
Shebi nah pesin wey get, e go expire for..... Biko, make una warn all this scammers o....... grin

Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by mim1031: 3:39pm On Feb 11, 2019
Lexusgs430:


I sincerely hope he does not apply for defendant visa, not unless he wants to defend you.......

On a serious matter, tier 2 dependant visa is his best option.......... He dán travel in and out, so long he does not stay outside Nigeria for 2 years, without checking in.......

Thanks for your response , God bless you. Pardon my error, i didn’t notice while typing �
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 3:58pm On Feb 11, 2019
Shallypop:
Thanks 4 d detailed explanation. 1k is quite much.

Childcare is expensive and everything here is charged per hour.

For example for 1,000 a month that about 20 working days making it £50 per day and 8am to 6pm is another 10 hours so essentially £5 per hour. But every area different some charge much more. Mine was actually £64 per day so note some month have 23days working days but some months are 20 days .


If you need less hours and can find a child minder that might help .... if you dont have class every day too . But overall until a child is 4, childcare cost is not cheap. As a student it very difficult except if the child was over 4years. Some people can find someone cheaper under the table to childmind. If you see that , might be cheaper

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Shallypop(f): 4:41pm On Feb 11, 2019
LagosismyHome:


Childcare is expensive and everything here is charged per hour.

For example for 1,000 a month that about 20 working days making it £50 per day and 8am to 6pm is another 10 hours so essentially £5 per hour. But every area different some charge much more. Mine was actually £64 per day so note some month have 23days working days but some months are 20 days .


If you need less hours and can find a child minder that might help .... if you dont have class every day too . But overwall until a child is 4, childcare cost is not cheap. As a student it very difficult except if the child was over 4years. Some people can find someone cheaper under the table to childmind. If you see that , might be cheaper
Thanks once again. I don't think I can afford bringing her along with such amount of bills. Considering the fact that I will be an international student. Hubby wouldn't stay cos he works here. Maybe just visiting.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 6:39pm On Feb 11, 2019
Shallypop:
Thanks once again. I don't think I can afford bringing her along with such amount of bills. Considering the fact that I will be an international student. Hubby wouldn't stay cos he works here. Maybe just visiting.

I think it good you come first, settle and then look around to see if you find something affordable ...i have heard how some where the grandma is around anf charge 10 pound a day . You never know what you find
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 6:48pm On Feb 11, 2019
Lexusgs430:


Have you spoken to a human being?

Na the plan. Still working on other sites for now.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Shallypop(f): 7:57pm On Feb 11, 2019
LagosismyHome:


I think it good you come first, settle and then look around to see if you find something affordable ...i have heard how some where the grandma is around anf charge 10 pound a day . You never know what you find
Thanks. I will probably do that
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Adapapaokoye: 10:27pm On Feb 11, 2019
Shally
Can I inbox you





Thanks. I will probably do that [/quote]
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by kaad: 10:31pm On Feb 11, 2019
Shallypop:
Hello everyone. I am coming for my masters programme and i have a one year old dependant. A friend in d UK advised me not to bring her along with me cos of stress. Unfortunately, I can't leave her in anybody's care. How stressful is it gonna be for me especially in terms of financials ? Also what is d average school fees for my toddler? Thanks all.
I know how difficult it is to leave a year old baby behind and masters in the UK is not any easier. if you decide to come with the baby then you need someone to take care of him/her. as earlier mentioned, no tier 4 student is entitled to free childcare until the child is 3 so the option available is to enrol the baby in a nursery.

There are council child care centres which are less expensive, at least i got one where i was to pay £30/day and 18 for half day in scotland. if you ask around you might just get one this cheap and you may decided to enrol for 2-3days a week while you jugle other days.

You can also make friends in church if you are a christian and overtime see who can help you look after the child for sometimes while you in the uni.

I hope you find away around this.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Shallypop(f): 1:45am On Feb 12, 2019
kaad:

I know how difficult it is to leave a year old baby behind and masters in the UK is not any easier. if you decide to come with the baby then you need someone to take care of him/her. as earlier mentioned, no tier 4 student is entitled to free childcare until the child is 3 so the option available is to enrol the baby in a nursery.

There are council child care centres which are less expensive, at least i got one where i was to pay £30/day and 18 for half day in scotland. if you ask around you might just get one this cheap and you may decided to enrol for 2-3days a week while you jugle other days.

You can also make friends in church if you are a christian and overtime see who can help you look after the child for sometimes while you in the uni.

I hope you find away around this.
Exactly. I might not be able to concentrate if she doesn't come along with me. Thanks so much. I'm actually doing some Google search for cheaper options.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Shallypop(f): 2:43am On Feb 12, 2019
Adapapaokoye:
Shally
Can I inbox you





Thanks. I will probably do that
can't remember d email I used in opening this account. Send me your email. I will message u
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Greenfriend: 9:27am On Feb 12, 2019
How do U guys even cope here? Just one month of work in this hospital in Shrewsbury (West Midlands where there are lots of natives) and I'm freaking bored. Would have been better if I was in London. No one should tell me to go to church pls. Lol.
Anyone around? Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry, Wolverhampton? U are all welcome

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 6:02pm On Feb 12, 2019
Lexusgs430:


Have you spoken to a human being?

They don't cover the location. Maybe they're just starting out
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by nomad26: 6:06pm On Feb 12, 2019
Try aviva, they accept Nigerian travel history. My last quote from them was over £300 less than what was quoted by other companies and my excess is just £100 sef.
They are not on comparison sites so you have go direct to their website.
Inkredible:


They don't cover the location. Maybe they're just starting out

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