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Bourne007:
Sí

You offered a Spanish lecture + answered the question........😁😜

gmacnoms:
so, as at 2019, you knew by 2023, pounds will be at 1700 and counting?

I did not know but I knew it was UNSTABLE.

It depends

If previous leave is still valid, you can withdraw (cancel) or vary application.

If previous leave ended, you need to vary your application.

Solumtoya:


I have someone in this same situation. She applied for Graduate visa on Monday, and got COS the next day. So she's applying for Tier-2 now. All she has to do after applying for Tier-2 is to cancel her Graduate visa application, right?

Sí ọ papi 😁.. Short and simple 😜

Lexusgs430:



You offered a Spanish lecture + answered the question........😁😜

Solumtoya:


I have someone in this same situation. She applied for Graduate visa on Monday, and got COS the next day. So she's applying for Tier-2 now. All she has to do after applying for Tier-2 is to cancel her Graduate visa application, right?

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vary-your-immigration-application

Bourne007:
It depends

If previous leave is still valid, you can withdraw (cancel) or vary application.

If previous leave ended, you need to vary your application.

Previous leave is still valid till tomorrow, I think

So the dependant ban for care workers is kicking off March 11
What if after March 11, a husband and wife both get sponsorship, will the rule still apply if they proceed with their visa application individuallly?

You seem to still not be getting the point despite people trying to make you see it in a measured manner, with some even skirting around the obvious folly unto say you be “respected” person on this platform. It is well.

Lexusgs430:



Hence people should be more prepared, NEVER hang your UK survival on miracles, prayers, vigil, fasting, friends, family, enemies, village people, GFM, wing or hope ........ 😂😜

You’re the same person who typed that Tinubu post abi?

dustydee:

I agree with Lexusgs430. It is inconceivable that the sponsors did not know that the exchange rate will be unstable. The sponsor can transfer her to one of the private universities in Nigeria to finish her education since exchange range disparity is the issue.
Again, planning is the key.

This boldened part!!

It’s a very amusing thing to see to say the least.

Goodenoch:


Man! It’s so wild that he keeps standing on that point, like he’s determined not to give it any thought as long as he gets to jest, condescend and even imply that the lady is lying.

It’s really amazing to me but I guess that’s what happens when your struggles become memory and you begin to think your current status is due to some skill (in this case, planning) you have that others less fortunate do not .

I think it's best to vary your application by putting in a new application. The new application will automatically be considered and will still get a refund of the old application (unless a decision is made). And in the new form, you will be asked if you currently have an application so fill in the details.

Solumtoya:


Previous leave is still valid till tomorrow, I think

I know everyone is discussing serious issues now. But biko, how can I watch Netflix Naija from the UK?

One can equally say that leaving your own country and coming into another country AND CONTINENT with ONLY £5 in your pocket doesn’t sound like “fully prepared” to me. And you’d understandably go ballistic if anyone said that to you because they were not privy to your struggles and all the things you had to brave to get to where you are today.

Similarly, you’re not privy to whatever that 20-year old has had to scale through up until this point in time to be mocking her the way you’re STILL doing.

That 20-year old girl very likely came in with more than £5 in pocket seeing as she successfully scaled through 2 out of 3 years of her course.

Unfortunately for her and fortunately for you, the economic landscape of Nigeria AND the UK now isn’t the same landscape you met in your own time.

Maybe if you had met the policies UK has in place now during your time, na another person for dey tell you “if you don’t plan to fail, you fail to plan” and other aspaya to turayas.

They’d have asked you too why will you leave your country to another man’s country with crumbs in your pocket. Boya you sef for don understand say e no get how you wan plan certain situations, what will happen will still happen.

Lexusgs430:


I humbly respect your opinion and maturity in response.......

Truly, I landed Heathrow airport with only one £5 bill in my breast pocket........ But, I never relied on anyone to save and bail me out of tight spots.....

I grafted, I suffered & slaved away all through ........ I knew the difficulties I was going to face and was fully prepared....... Tough times never last, but tough people do ......

I am sorry if you saw my responses as mocking one's condition, but I try not to take life too seriously....... A bit of humour, helps navigate challenging situations.......

Thank you......

Quoting to save because I’ve observed people “fullstop” their posts or lose their sometimes 😩

jedisco:


I'd drop links to a number of resources worth delving into if longterm investing suits. I've found these quite helpful.
ISAs are better for most (esp higher earners) as all earning are fully tax free. What kind of ISA suits becomes the main issue.

For ISAs- https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/isa-guide-savings-without-tax/

Savings guide- https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/savings-s-best-interest/

Cash ISA vs savings acc - https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/best-cash-isa/#compare

For longterm investing, I use my ISA to buy low cost global index funds (i.e a fund that ively buys small stocks across the globe). Reason is simple and well explained in the short video series attached. You'd typically need a S&S ISA or other vehicles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=_chiIIxMGl0

To compare providers offering these funds- https://monevator.com/compare-uk-cheapest-online-brokers/#comment-1595166

To compare global index funds - https://monevator.com/best-global-tracker-funds/

Personally, I use 2 brokers - InvestEngine for S&S ISA (cheapest) and Vanguard for Pensions. Across both, I invest solely in low cost global funds. For regular savings (after exhausting ISA allocation) I use Chip savings .

Thewritingnerd:
You seem to still not be getting the point despite people trying to make you see it in a measured manner, with some even skirting around the obvious folly unto say you be “respected” person on this platform. It is well.

It’s actually disgusting tbh.

Thewritingnerd:
You’re the same person who typed that Tinubu post abi?

The very same, lol. They understand that Tinubu is facing challenging times and is making ‘hard choices’ but the barely-out-of-her-teens student who is contending with the death of a parent and inability of her family to pay due to the economic chaos being supervised by that same Tinubu deserves what she’s going through because she did not plan well.

Wild stuff.

So even in the instability you know, would you have prepared for the Naira-Pounds rate quadrupling in value LESS THAN A YEAR?

Because all this preparation una dey chant, someone who even carried school fees at the rate of £1 to N1000 as at May 2023 (less than 9 months ago) is still gonna be stranded because bad as e bad, Nigeria has never seen a depreciation in currency value like that in such a SHORT PERIOD,.

So will you open your mouth to still tell that person they didn’t prepare well or what are you even saying ?

dustydee:

I did not know but I knew it was UNSTABLE.

justwise:


You do and you will be lucky to get appointment this year let alone visa

Are countries like Malta, and Hungary appointments easier to get?

hustla:


Are countries like Malta, and Hungary appointments easier to get?

Most of these countries use VFS for biometrics + application and you can’t even create an to book appointment in some cases. Best bet is Greece and Netherlands. Appointments are available periodically and some offered over the phone. If it’s an emergency, there are some “agents” that have priority slot and you can get an appointment with very short notice (next working day) but it costs money (£200+). If you have the luxury of time, I’d suggest keep searching online or call them up for appointments.

hustla:


Are countries like Malta, and Hungary appointments easier to get?

That is possible compared to other popular holiday destinations. You can also try Estonia, Finland, etc

justwise:


That is possible compared to other popular holiday destinations. You can also try Estonia, Finland, etc

Thanks!

Man just wan get stamps

hustla:


Thanks!

Man just wan get stamps

Try Lithuania.

Greece also, though you have to have booked and paid completely for holidays in three different countries lest they just give you single or double entry.

Jamesclooney:


Most of these countries use VFS for biome/application and you can’t even create an to book appointment in some cases. Best bet is Greece and Netherlands. Appointments are available periodically and some offered over the phone. If it’s an emergency, there are some “agents” that have priority slot and you can get an appointment with very short notice (next working day) but it costs money (£200+). If you have the luxury of time, I’d suggest keep searching online or call them up for appointments.

Both sound like good options

I dont mind those lowkey Eu countries too.. almost everyone goes to the same places and me I go like explore something different at least if possible

Raalsalghul:


Try Lithuania.

Greece also, though you have to have booked and paid completely for holidays in three different countries lest they just give you [b]single or double[/b] entry.

I dont understand this part o

Yes. I got a £300 adidas voucher and a JBL speaker (£100worth) when I bought the S23 plus in 2023. E sweet me die.

CowbellY:


Adidas voucher on 1 phone ? Wow

Lexusgs430:


You seem to be missing the point....... The children in question, are presently British citizens, born in the UK.....

So your classification of them been Nigerian citizens, is a little bit premature, because they don't have Nigerian ports, they presently only have British ports.,.....

Do you now understand the dynamics........

I understand but having a British port doesn't make them less Nigerian. Nigeria practices birthright patriachal citizenship.

A child born to a male Nigerian citizen anywhere in the world by right has automatically conferred Nigerian citizenship. However they have to "accept" by way of registration before the age of 18.

Please has anyone done a reassessment for statement of comparability with UK NARIC? How did it go?

UK NARIC said the degree has elements of both honours & ordinary degree. They concluded it to be an ordinary degree.

CowbellY:


I understand but having a British port doesn't make them less Nigerian. Nigeria practices birthright patriachal citizenship.

A child born to a male Nigerian citizen anywhere in the world by right has automatically conferred Nigerian citizenship. However they have to "accept" by way of registration before the age of 18.

I agree with all your points....... To apply for a Nigerian port, you must have NIN, does OP have enough time for the snail application etc etc ........

If OP needs to travel in an emergency, with 2 children, both having British ports....... What choice does OP have ........😁😜

NB : Even common visa, NHC could not issue in 14 days........

Ukliving:
So the dependant ban for care workers is kicking off March 11
What if after March 11, a husband and wife both get sponsorship, will the rule still apply if they proceed with their visa application individuallly?

Anyone please

justwise:


You do and you will be lucky to get appointment this year let alone visa

I used to do visa at your doorstep. They bring their biometric machine to my living room on a day I choose.

Hi Guys,
I have a colleague who is currently doing his dissertation @ the University of Hull but he’s kinda worried cos he got compensated for one module which he scored 46, below 50 but because his results in other modules are very good, he got a compensation and got awarded a credit for the course instead of a re-sit.

However, he is worried if the compensation won’t affect him getting a PSW Visa when he’s done with school.
Or whether he should just apply for a re-sit?

Anyone has an idea?

His results are quite fair at the moment (Merit).