TimD:
Greetings to all members here!

I have a quick question, please; I'd like to know what are the chances of getting a job with an organization that can sponsor a Tier 2 visa upon graduation for a person intending to study for a Master in Social Work in comparison to fields like Nursing, Engineering and IT that are highly in demand? Thanks in advance.

Very unlikely.

Google UK skills list and see if Social Work is there, if it’s not, it means it’s impossible. Social work is only an option when you’re a dependent of someone that’s on Tier 2 or a citizen is sponsoring.

But if na you want the tier 2 visa, you gats do the “comparison” courses wey you mention.

claremont:


I can't help but highlight this glaring irony - that an immigrant supports a party with policies against immigration, and is willing to vote for such a party to curb immigration. This is an irony I have never been able to understand whenever I see it. The fact is that regardless of however Brexit pans out, immigration from Europe will always be prioritized by all political parties over and beyond immigration from outside Europe.

Plus, there is an element of reciprocity as well. If the British implement a points based system to include EU immigrants, the EU will implement same for Britons as well. I cannot see that happening.

I think what Ralph is saying is that he wants UK’s immigration policies to apply to everyone that is not a Brit.

At the moment, other Europeans are treated better than non-Europeans. But if they push for brexit, all foreigners may be treated the same.

I’m sitting on the fence on this brexit thing because I know it doesn’t favour their economy to carry-on with brexit but I also know that if they succeed, maybe after 20 years they will start enjoying the dividends of the separation.

Aphrodite007:


Ah you’re a contractor? Thank you, Been looking for one. Please come and give me tips on expenses. That staff entertainment one, can I invite other people?

I really believe my accountants are useless gan- they are not even trying to make me tax efficient at all. Imagine the guy, telling me to make sure my expenses are wholly for business- excuse me- how will the tax man know otherwise gan gan? Ode nie!

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Aphrodite007:


Ah you’re a contractor? Thank you, Been looking for one. Please come and give me tips on expenses. That staff entertainment one, can I invite other people?

I really believe my accountants are useless gan- they are not even trying to make me tax efficient at all. Imagine the guy, telling me to make sure my expenses are wholly for business- excuse me- how will the tax man know otherwise gan gan? Ode nie!

Na oyinbo accountant you dey use?

Business expenses must be wholly, reasonably exclusively and necessarily incurred for the sole purpose of the business on paper . Please get yourself a switched on Accountant.

However, you cant afford to mess around with VAT. You're just a tax collector for the government.

wonlasewonimi:


Na oyinbo accountant you dey use?

Business expenses must be wholly, reasonably exclusively and necessarily incurred for the sole purpose of the business on paper . Please get yourself a switched on Accountant.

However, you cant afford to mess around with VAT. You're just a tax collector for the government.

Sometimes I don't get receipts for some expenses like food. These are not big expenses but it adds up, how do I claim these without receipts?

dustydee:

Sometimes I don't get receipts for some expenses like food. These are not big expenses but it adds up, how do I claim these without receipts?

Bro, you have to protect the environment!

I use revolut card to pay for my meals. If hmrc wants to see receipts, I will print the statement for them.

At the end of the month, I add them up and take out of business account.

wonlasewonimi:


Bro, you have to protect the environment!

I use revolut card to pay for my meals. If hmrc wants to see receipts, I will print the statement for them.

thanks

Aphrodite007:


Ah you’re a contractor? Thank you, Been looking for one. Please come and give me tips on expenses. That staff entertainment one, can I invite other people?

I really believe my accountants are useless gan- they are not even trying to make me tax efficient at all. Imagine the guy, telling me to make sure my expenses are wholly for business- excuse me- how will the tax man know otherwise gan gan? Ode nie!

You should listen to your accountant or it will cost you more if an enquiry is done on you by HMRC you will have to pay back all the wrong deductions.

Does anyone know if the Nigerian High Commission in London shuts down for an extended period during the xmas holidays, or only during the bank holidays?

I've checked their website and there's no info about it.

spacyzuma:
Does anyone know if the Nigerian High Commission in London shuts down for an extended period during the xmas holidays, or only during the bank holidays?

I've checked their website and there's no info about it.

I have never seen a very useless organisation like this. Based on the sensitivity of their services, they should be communicating such information ahead of time.

Good evening everyone please how do we achieve this if your occupation is in short demand "Tier 2 IT Visa Applicants under Shortage Occupation List" (web design and development professional roles SOC code 2137

What is the process? please information about this will be highly appreciated. Thank you

Horlaidey007:
Good evening everyone please how do we achieve this if your occupation is in short demand "Tier 2 IT Visa Applicants under Shortage Occupation List" (web design and development professional roles SOC code 2137

What is the process? please information about this will be highly appreciated. Thank you

Where are you applying from?
What are your qualifications?
What experience do you currently have?

Know that the answer to your questions can greatly vary depending on the Answers to the above.

Generic answer.
1. Arrange CV (google UK CV for your desired position)
2. Write a cover letter ( as above)
3. Utilise LinkedIn ( populate it with your experience etc)
4. If you have some project showcase it on git or a portfolio website etc.
5. Search and apply for Jobs on job websites (indeed, reed, jobserve etc
6. Search and apply on IT recruiters website
7. If you get a job proceed with visa application. if not go to step 1. Above.

Good luck

LagosismyHome:


The problem with this article is that while it has some merit that UK did have a point base system but stating it is currently in place and citing Tier 2 as an example is just a wash .......Tier 2 is a not a true point based immigration system, neither are those visa listed there in wiki . They might be point based in NAME but the"yeah right" type

However yes UK is not new to point based immigration system. I am a product of HSMP and that was a proper point based immigration system. The concept is just a recycled idea that the conservatives are trying to sell using buzz words but for me its a big yes to bringing it back , it was fair and opened to everyone , didn't tie you to an employer(most impt) and it was used by my people as a pathway as i know severallllllllllll.

More reason why I wont even trust the so called Australian Point based system offered is because of their curren half baked post study Visa permit to be introduced in summer of 2021.

Reading the fine print, those 2 years doesnt add to your "yr of continuous residence in the UK" so if you cant switch to Tier 2 in those 2 years like this another course/money loading.... for the next 8/9years

Thank you for your quick response. Pls see below my response.

umarwy:


Where are you applying from? Nigeria
What are your qualifications? Msc
What experience do you currently have?
7 years
Know that the answer to your questions can greatly vary depending on the Answers to the above.

Generic answer.
1. Arrange CV (google UK CV for your desired position)
2. Write a cover letter ( as above)
3. Utilise LinkedIn ( populate it with your experience etc)
4. If you have some project showcase it on git or a portfolio website etc.
5. Search and apply for Jobs on job websites (indeed, reed, jobserve etc
6. Search and apply on IT recruiters website
7. If you get a job proceed with visa application. if not go to step 1. Above.

Good luck

Horlaidey007:

Thank you for your quick response. Pls see below my response.

I guess you have MSc in French

No. Computer science

umarwy:


I guess you have MSc in French

fatima04:


More reason why I wont even trust the so called Australian Point based system offered is because of their curren half baked post study Visa permit to be introduced in summer of 2021.

Reading the fine print, those 2 years doesnt add to your "yr of continuous residence in the UK" so if you cant switch to Tier 2 in those 2 years like this another course/money loading.... for the next 8/9years

Those 2 years of PSW previously didnt count to residency and somehow people hussled the work visa for 5 years and naturalised . Especially if they can bring back HSMP that didnt tie you to an employer

fatima04:


More reason why I wont even trust the so called Australian Point based system offered is because of their curren half baked post study Visa permit to be introduced in summer of 2021.

Reading the fine print, those 2 years doesnt add to your "yr of continuous residence in the UK" so if you cant switch to Tier 2 in those 2 years like this another course/money loading.... for the next 8/9years

The 2 year PSW is a ‘dead end’ route.
It has ALWAYS been like that.

The Australian-style PBS is a different kettle of fish.

LagosismyHome:


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Oh my goodness, I can’t imagine what you must have gone through. Imagine paying for VAT that you never collected + interest: Just Wow.

I read a lot, even before my accountant advises me, I must have checked the whole google and YouTube for answers, they are very good and have a great reputation but I don’t trust anybody (like you said, during investing, they vamoose) but thanks so much for the advice.

I know they don’t joke with VAT so I don’t intend touching the VAT money, it’s not mine. What I was actually asking is if they Check every receipt and can find out that the Uber I entered in Swinton is not wholly for business purpose ..

Rubyventures:


You should listen to your accountant or it will cost you more if an enquiry is done on you by HMRC you will have to pay back all the wrong deductions.

Of course- if there’s ever any wrong deductions that would be paid back- the issue is how they will ascertain that the deduction is wrong, when they did not put blackbox in my bag to be following me around

wonlasewonimi:


Na oyinbo accountant you dey use?

Business expenses must be wholly, reasonably exclusively and necessarily incurred for the sole purpose of the business on paper . Please get yourself a switched on Accountant.

However, you cant afford to mess around with VAT. You're just a tax collector for the government.

Hahaha! I shouldn’t have bad friends like you

But yes boss, I no dey even count the VAT sef as money- it’s like a forbidden apple.

My dear na oyinbo o, but I like am like that- I’m evil, I don’t want anybody that will enable my greed Biko

wonlasewonimi:


Bro, you have to protect the environment!

I use revolut card to pay for my meals. If hmrc wants to see receipts, I will print the statement for them.

At the end of the month, I add them up and take out of business account.

Wait, revolut makes receipts without you actually collecting the receipt and snapping it abi you’re talking about the fact that you just print out your bank statements as proof of expenses?

Is like I’m hearing double..

dustydee:

Sometimes I don't get receipts for some expenses like food. These are not big expenses but it adds up, how do I claim these without receipts?

They add up o. £2 coffee and £2 sandwich everyday is £80 in a month o

Aphrodite007:


Oh my goodness, I can’t imagine what you must have gone through. Imagine paying for VAT that you never collected + interest: Just Wow.

I read a lot, even before my accountant advises me, I must have checked the whole google and YouTube for answers, they are very good and have a great reputation but I don’t trust anybody (like you said, during investing, they vamoose) but thanks so much for the advice.

I know they don’t joke with VAT so I don’t intend touching the VAT money, it’s not mine. What I was actually asking is if they Check every receipt and can find out that the Uber I entered in Swinton is not wholly for business purpose ..

Me I an madam research but not for one sec did it occur to me to check what I was told to do. I had false comfort that shebi he is an experienced accountant and I am paying £100 a month so he will know his job. When HMRC started they first printed out the lines which states clearly flat scheme returns on total earnings....it was there black and white . ... I changed accountant after that and now check with my eyes

On this your question. Even a magician can not tell . Shebi it your business so if there is receipt as backup then yes . If I go to naija for personal and one day I log into my company bank account to look at it ,no be work too.... HMRC cannot tell you that it is not . Worse case they ask for evidence of fare payment

fatima04:


More reason why I wont even trust the so called Australian Point based system offered is because of their curren half baked post study Visa permit to be introduced in summer of 2021.

Reading the fine print, those 2 years doesnt add to your "yr of continuous residence in the UK" so if you cant switch to Tier 2 in those 2 years like this another course/money loading.... for the next 8/9years

These people eh.. the way they hoard their country, you will think there is gold inside

So it’s even 2021, not 2020? And I’ve been announcing to all my friends to come.. let me go and retract my announcement please- it’s not me they will swear for

And if you see how their school fees have shot up, masters is now 24k

LagosismyHome:


Me I an madam research but not for one sec did it occur to me to check what I was told to do. I had false comfort that shebi he is an experienced accountant and I am paying £100 a month so he will know his job. When HMRC started they first printed out the lines which states clearly flat scheme returns on total earnings....it was there black and white . ... I changed accountant after that and now check with my eyes

On this your question. Even a magician can not tell . Shebi it your business so if there is receipt as backup then yes . If I go to naija for personal and one day I log into my company bank account to look at it ,no be work too.... HMRC cannot tell you that it is not . Worse case they ask for evidence of fare payment

work to log into company bank account

Sorry o. I can’t imagine what you went through. My own sha told me to go with my flat rate because I will only remit 13% of VAT for now, then next year, I’ll switch over. But I won’t even touch that outstanding 7%

They say fear-fear is the beginning of wisdom

Aphrodite007:


These people eh.. the way they hoard their country, you will think there is gold inside

So it’s even 2021, not 2020? And I’ve been announcing to all my friends to come.. let me go and retract my announcement please- it’s not me they will swear for

And if you see how their school fees have shot up, masters is now 24k

2020 start is ok because master is at least one year ... graduating will be 2021 when the scheme starts so anyone graduating in the summer of 2021 will qualify...or at least so they announcement said

Aphrodite007:


Wait, revolut makes receipts without you actually collecting the receipt and snapping it abi you’re talking about the fact that you just print out your bank statements as proof of expenses?

Is like I’m hearing double..

Lol not in this life. I just use it for expenses alone. I could print the statement for hmrc validation if need be.

wonlasewonimi:


Lol not in this life. I just use it for expenses alone. I could print the statement for hmrc validation if need be.

But I thought all expenses must have receipts.

Aphrodite007:


But I thought all expenses must have receipts.

What's the point of getting piece of paper from starbucks everytime?

hello fam..

trust we are all resting after a long week..

Please does one still need a Tuberculosis certificate (after picking up Biometric Residence Permit & going bk to Naija for a few weeks) to re-enter the U.K?

The one used for Spousal Visa application expired in october 2019...

Thanks for anticipated responses.

profemebee:
hello fam..

trust we are all resting after a long week..

Please does one still need a Tuberculosis certificate (after picking up Biometric Residence Permit & going bk to Naija for a few weeks) to re-enter the U.K?

The one used for Spousal Visa application expired in october 2019...

Thanks for anticipated responses.

No

You only need a new one if you are applying for a new visa and have been out of the UK for more than 6 months prior