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Hello Everyone,
I just ed this space a few weeks back. I have some questions and would appreciate peoples suggestions to this.

I am currently a Healthcare worker under sponsorship. I also acquired a Masters in Management from UK, but this course didn't come with a placement. Now I am seriously worried about being in the healthcare field for a lonnnnggg time. I don't mind sacrificing 5 years to achieve ILR and then look for professional jobs afterwards.

Can anyone suggest Legit certifications I can enrol in to help switch careers to either a Project coordinator or Project Manager. Any career advise that could help me?
PS: I have applied for volunteering roles in istrative sector just to gain experience and add this to my CV, no luck with this.

My longest work experience was in the istrative field before I got to the UK and dived into .

I have thought of doing Nursing after getting ILR because I sometimes find myself enjoying my current job. However, I'm not 100% keen on paying another money for a masters degree when I currently have one I paid hugely for and I haven't used.

I hope volunteering in another field different from my COS is allowed?

Good news for international doctors, Innit?

Teenuh:
Hello Everyone,
I just ed this space a few weeks back. I have some questions and would appreciate peoples suggestions to this.

I am currently a Healthcare worker under sponsorship. I also acquired a Masters in Management from UK, but this course didn't come with a placement. Now I am seriously worried about being in the healthcare field for a lonnnnggg time. I don't mind sacrificing 5 years to achieve ILR and then look for professional jobs afterwards.

Can anyone suggest Legit certifications I can enrol in to help switch careers to either a Project coordinator or Project Manager. Any career advise that could help me?
PS: I have applied for volunteering roles in istrative sector just

I have thought of doing Nursing after getting ILR because I sometimes find myself enjoying my current job. However, I'm not 100% keen on paying another money for a masters degree when I currently have one I paid hugely for and I haven't used.

I hope volunteering in another field different from my COS is allowed?

Once you get ILR, you will qualify for a Nursing apprenticeship if Nursing is calling out to you. That way you learn and earn.

Canada is planning to set limits on the number of temporary residents it lets in for the first time in its history.

Immigration minister Marc Miller said on Thursday that the number will be reduced over the next three years, with the first cap to be set in September.

It will apply to international students, as well as foreign workers and asylum claimants.

The minister has previously spoken about revising immigration targets due to an affordability and housing crisis.

In his announcement, Mr Miller said that Canada plans to reduce the number of temporary residents to 5% of the population, down from the current 6.2%.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68621013.amp

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Once you get ILR, you will qualify for a Nursing apprenticeship if Nursing is calling out to you. That way you learn and earn.

@Ticha Thank you for the reply.

Will have this at the back of mind.

Good evening pls I want some clarification. someone in UK was telling my cousin that applicant who's COS (care job) issued before the 11th deadline can still bring in dependant..Note : Main applicant is yet to make application till now but he's claiming the main applicant can still bring dependant because the COS was issued before 11th deadline ....

Please has anyone here flown air peace ?? Or do you know anyone who has? Lagos to gatwick?? What was ur experience? Is their service reliable?

kwakudtraveller:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65eb224562ff48ff7487b2ed/Dependent_family__in_work_routes.pdf

Thanks

Zahra29:


You're welcome. Hope your beautiful little girl (my namesake ) is doing well

The caseworker guidance was updated on 11 March. Relevant excerpt below clarifying who is[/b][/i]

She’s fine, little bit troublesome.

Thanks for the explanation

Lolli2pop:
Please has anyone here flown air peace ?? Or do you know anyone who has? Lagos to gatwick?? What was ur experience? Is their service reliable?

Their maiden flight from Nigeria, is happening on the 31st.......

After the 31st, expect videos and comments, all over SM....... 😁😂

hustla:



Thanks Chief

Ill check their thread and see which one I'll fit into

... But you didn't tell us you want to do Japa 2.0 ooo.

Hehe..Life na hustle.. worth putting in the effort while relatively young... Just like I sought the opportunity to move to the UK, I have continued to be on the lookout for opportunities both within and outside the UK. The UK has been brilliant but my umbilical cord is not tied here.

For now, Canada offers significantly better pay, work-life balance and appreciation for my training and skillset and also pretty straightforward pathway to get in. It's proximity to the U.S is also another factor.

Gift7428:
How long did it take you to get your port back after you sent it over ?
I have been asked to send mine but I also need it for another visa

Thanks

For visit visa, it was 1- 2 weeks. They dont hold it for long.

For PR, they mention 30 days but I'm holding off sending mine till the very end to give me some leeway on when to travel

makazona:
Good news for international doctors, Innit?

Not necessarily. Has little effect on international doctors. The costs are in the grand scheme miniscle, covered by individual practices and largely reimbursed. Moreso they are highly trained professionals with good international flexibility- so while its difficult to get and train, it's easy to lose.

Truth be said, Home office has listened when it came to GPs- initially provided a 4 month leeway (option to work flexibly without a sponsor) post-training so they are not under pressure to choose where to work. This is in addition to NHS England reimbursing their visa fee (excluding ILR).

Are you in health sector?

jedisco:


Hehe..Life na hustle.. worth putting in the effort while relatively young... Just like I sought the opportunity to move to the UK, I have continued to be on the lookout for opportunities both within and outside the UK. The UK has been brilliant but my umbilical cord is not tied here.

For now, Canada offers significantly better pay, work-life balance and appreciation for my training and skillset and also pretty straightforward pathway to get in. It's proximity to the U.S is also another factor.

makazona:
Good news for international doctors, Innit?

Is this applicable to traditional medicine?

wonlasewonimi:


Is this applicable to traditional medicine?

Lolzzzzzz... Like babalawo or dibia?

Jamesclooney:


Go for Netherlands Schengen. They typically give one year multi-entry. It starts counting from your intended travel date. Some other countries only give 3months single entry.

Hello. Thank you for your reply. However, I browsed about this and I could only similar thing written for tourist/visitor visa to the Netherlands i.e that you’re allowed to stay for 3 months in a 6 months period but that it can be shortened at the discretion of the issuing authority…so I wonder if there is a particular way you made the application to be granted a year visa validity ? Also did you mention plans to enter other countries apart from Netherlands to be granted the multi entry allowed visa ?
Further, I curiously noted requirements to procure a health insurance for ur visa application. How did you go about this too ?
I’d really appreciate your assistance.

dupyshoo:
Are you in health sector?

Yes

I wonder how the new change by would affect the market fir international students. Scheming thru it seems;

Students can now work for 9 months before their studies and 18 months afterwards. The 18months counts towards PR with eligibility being just 2 years. 2 months ago, they also reduced the time it takes folks to apply for citizenship from 8 years to 5 years (and sometimes 3 years) of residing in . They also allow dependents for students but certain criteria has to be met. A German port would give access to the whole EU.

The German economy is strong with a good manufacturing base hence would offer good opportunities. Downside would largely be the language (they are strong on this), and a relatively less robust Nigerian community there.

Ultimately, the ping-pong continues with developed nations dipping into the market of international students at intervals to address demographic decline

' is the third most popular country for international students, after the US and the UK. Over the past decade, international student enrollment in grew by nearly 28 per cent. Higher education institutions in are home to at least 458,210 international students.'

Kindly give more clarity to my situation.

I worked as a HCA in nhs in band 3 sponsored role, I was able to secure band 4 with same Trust.

Do I need to carry out any updates on my visa?
Is any update needed to be given to home office ?

Thank you

Efftyy:
Kindly give more clarity to my situation.

I worked as a HCA in nhs in band 3 sponsored role, I was able to secure band 4 with same Trust.

Do I need to carry out any updates on my visa?
Is any update needed to be given to home office ?

Thank you

Your employer will need to inform the home office

SamGryffindor:


Hello. Thank you for your reply. However, I browsed about this and I could only similar thing written for tourist/visitor visa to the Netherlands i.e that you’re allowed to stay for 3 months in a 6 months period but that it can be shortened at the discretion of the issuing authority…so I wonder if there is a particular way you made the application to be granted a year visa validity ? Also did you mention plans to enter other countries apart from Netherlands to be granted the multi entry allowed visa ?
Further, I curiously noted requirements to procure a health insurance for ur visa application. How did you go about this too ?
I’d really appreciate your assistance.

To answer your questions
1. Nothing special about my application. Provided all the documents, booked flights/hotels, itinerary etc. I watched videos on social media of recent applicants as a guide.
2. You need to get travel health insurance, just google it. Lots of providers. I paid less than £50 or so for annual coverage.

In all, it’s not that daunting, just read up on the requirements and go from there. Good luck!

hustla:



A. Buy at post office near you.. Tell them what you want to use it for and they'll give you the right one (when you get to the NI office, do not listen to those outside who'll try to tell you what you bought isn't the right one. Many are mad...)


B. Should be 2 to the best of my knowledge. Different apps

C. Try to get there early and print all documents they asked you to print on their website (everything you need is written there)
Its a seamless process tbh

God bless you. This worked, well. Really well.
Thank you

Phenmeson:


a) if you're able to buy it any post office no problem. But if you can't get it, there's a guy standing in NHC that sells it. You may end up paying extra £3 on each item.

b) only One self addressed envelope ✉️ is enough for the family. They will put your collection slips in the same envelope which will be use to send your port with wife own.

c) other thing to sort out is printing the application form, appointment slip, payment slip, going with photocopy of your port, NIN.
Lastly after Una don finish the capturing,make sure U take photo of the collection slip because they won't give you the hard copy.

Enjoy the comedy film tomorrow and feel the heat from 9ja. Mak sure U reach there before 9am so U don't chop breakfast

Thank you so much for this. Experience was smooth, very very smooth.

BouharryArtikou:



God bless you. This worked, well. Really well.
Thank you

You too Sir / Ma

jedisco:


For now, Canada offers significantly better pay, work-life balance and appreciation for my training and skillset and also pretty straightforward pathway to get in. It's proximity to the U.S is also another factor.

Normal level. Was your Ielts score very high or a decent 7.5/8 is enough?

Thank you to all who responded to my post below.

Please ehn, I have another question.
Now that I have recourse to public funds, does anyone know some that I can get? All my money haff finish. ILR application for a family of 4 finished all my savings.
We currently have pretax household income of 75k (50k + 25k respectively).

What benefits can I claw from the system please?
Man wan maximise everything ‘lost’ in this last 5+ years.

PS: please don’t judge me. I too suffer.

BouharryArtikou:
Good morning great people.
Please, now that UK settlement has finally arrived. ILR Alhamdillahi.
Please, which countries can I visit visa-free to go and cool off small?
Anyone with experience?

BouharryArtikou:
Thank you to all who responded to my post below.

Please ehn, I have another question.
Now that I have recourse to public funds, does anyone know some that I can get? All my money haff finish. ILR application for a family of 4 finished all my savings.
We currently have pretax household income of 75k (50k + 25k respectively
What benefits can I claw from the system please?
Man wan maximise everything ‘lost’ in this last 5+ years.
PS: please don’t judge me. I too suffer.

Schoolhike:


Your employer will need to inform the home office

Thank you

BouharryArtikou:
Thank you to all who responded to my post below.

Please ehn, I have another question.
Now that I have recourse to public funds, does anyone know some that I can get? All my money haff finish. ILR application for a family of 4 finished all my savings.
We currently have pretax household income of 75k (50k + 25k respectively).

What benefits can I claw from the system please?
Man wan maximise everything ‘lost’ in this last 5+ years.

PS: please don’t judge me. I too suffer.

You Neva talk true - shebi your first port of call was where to go and cool off? You don spend money for vacation Abu lol.

Jokes apart, with that household income I think it'll primarily the free (or subsidised?) programmes you'll be able to success. As I understand it most of the benefits are designed to be need-based and your income will take you above the threshold for most, if not all.

I recall someone saying on this thread recently that if you're doing well you won't even get any benefits after all is said and done, and that seems to be your situation.

Hi Everyone, I am hoping to take my wife and 3 kids ( ages 8,5 and 3) on our first summer holiday outside the UK, but I have no idea how to get a great all-inclusive package deal with a rough budget estimate of around £500/600. I have heard nice things about Tenerife, Algrave, Gilbratar etc. I don't mind if it is just for 3 or 4 days or if it is grand or posh, as long as it has a beach or nice facilities for the kids to have fun and run around and have a break from the UK weather and school routine. There is so much information online and so I don't even know how to filter the right information as I know that the best value deals will be hidden and gotten mostly through referral. I am not even sure of the number of rooms to book for all of us and so all suggestions will be highly appreciated. Apologies if this is not the right thread to post this inquiry.

IcecoldDon:
Hi Everyone, I am hoping to take my wife and 3 kids ( ages 8,5 and 3) on our first summer holiday outside the UK, but I have no idea how to get a great all-inclusive package deal with a rough budget estimate of around £500/600. I have heard nice things about Tenerife, Algrave, Gilbratar etc. I don't mind if it is just for 3 or 4 days or if it is grand or posh, as long as it has a beach or nice facilities for the kids to have fun and run around and have a break from the UK weather and school routine. There is so much information online and so I don't even know how to filter the right information as I know that the best value deals will be hidden and gotten mostly through referral. I am not even sure of the number of rooms to book for all of us and so all suggestions will be highly appreciated. Apologies if this is not the right thread to post this inquiry.

this app.....

Loveholidays.....

Holiday bookings are ATOL protected & it's all inclusive (don't forget to book your transfers, within the app)...... It's slightly more expensive booking your transfers, within the app..... Cheaper at destination...

Enjoy the sun....... 🤣😁

BouharryArtikou:
Thank you to all who responded to my post below.

Please ehn, I have another question.
Now that I have recourse to public funds, does anyone know some that I can get? All my money haff finish. ILR application for a family of 4 finished all my savings.
We currently have pretax household income of 75k (50k + 25k respectively).

What benefits can I claw from the system please?
Man wan maximise everything ‘lost’ in this last 5+ years.

PS: please don’t judge me. I too suffer.

Nah now you go sabi say, recourse to public funds..... Nah scam.....

That moment you required the funds, it was never made available...... I hope you don't need PF, but if you do (it's always available)...... 😊🤣

NB: If you have children, start collecting child benefits (invest all funds in kids/junior ISA)..... 😍