NewStats: 3,263,649 , 8,180,901 topics. Date: Saturday, 07 June 2025 at 04:09 AM 36s6y

Hello,

Please, what can I do in this situation?
I applied for a post-study visa and I got a confirmation mail within three days. Sounds like a good thing right? But, the problem is this, I am meant to receive a link so I can pay for IHS but I have not received any till date. I have dialled UKVI number but their automated receiver is not being helpful. I have also sent multiple mails to several email s related to UK immigration but the best reply I got is that "the case worker will issue a link for any top-up payment is required ". Today makes it a week since I got confirmation mail and no news on IHS payment yet.

Kindly, share your opinions on what steps I should take.

Many thanks

rayralph:


Qualifies if it pays at least £10.10 per hour


https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/when-you-can-be-paid-less

Great. Thank you

Please, can a salary of 18-19k qualify for a skilled worker visa. The position is for a medical laboratory assistant and the post says those requesting sponsorship can also apply. I am confused because it is lower than the required rate from gov dot UK and I have been coming across similar vacancies.

@omopapa airbay

DrObum:

Please don't misunderstand me as I'm also interested in the answer to this question.

Are there really reliable 1k cars?
Or is it the type that I'll use new car money to repair over the coming months/years?

More opinions on this, please

Ibk2020:
For someone coming as a student and student dependent, is it compulsory to do police report from Nigeria? Is the police report useful in UK?

Some jobs request for it. Security and some care jobs.

MadeMen4Life:


Well, it could have been faster if you picked the branch you opened your .

I submitted my Form A this morning, picked the branch my friend is working as a cashier and I just got an email few minutes ago that my Form A has been Approved and waiting for Disbursement… That’s First Bank that people normally complain about their slow form A service. NB: I still got my maintenance fee from same First Bank few weeks ago and it was processed within 1 week….

These things can be at the speed of light if you know someone in the bank.

Hi, is there a maximum for the maintenance fee. A friend here wants to get his accommodation and the bank told him the maximum he can get is £1300

omopapa:
1. Depends on the number of modules you have been asked to complete by IBMS but usually maximum you can and take is 3 modules (60 credits) per semester

2. Registration portfolios are usually contracted for 24months but u can finish and get ed before then even in 6 months

3. Yes I have a sample, DM me I will share with you

4. Yes some labs allow their band 3s to complete the registration portfolio at their free time.

5. Yes, you can volunteer in any IBMS approved training lab, don’t mention to them that u want to do portfolio just say ur doing it for the experience. Gather evidences while u are there, ask questions and ways to get in fully. Usually when they have vacancies they consider their volunteers first or even give them priority during interview.

6. Yes, do the UKNARIC comparability now Cus u wouldn’t need to do that for your masters as it’s a degree earned in the UK.

I hope I have been able to answer your questions and I will be more than happy to answer more if you have

Thank you. This is really helpful. I have sent sent a mail

omopapa:
Yeah kindly ask your questions here bro

Thank you for doing this.

1. How many months or weeks do you feel the top-up modules will last for a biochemistry graduate.
2. What is the duration of the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio?
3. They requested for module descriptor showing curriculum and learning outcomes. Perhaps, do you have a sample? They didn't attach the sample to the file from which I screengrabbed the image below.
4. Are band 3 positions (lab assistant) under NHS enough to complete the training portfolio?
5. Are there labs that will agree to train me for like 4 hours per week? (Will these hours be enough to complete the training portfolio considering that I am restricted to only 20 hrs pw and will be engaged in other activities?)
6. Is it advisable I request for degree comparability using ukenic/uknaric or wait till after my masters and do the whole thing together?
Please, if there are tips for me, I will really appreciate
Thank you sir

@omopapa

Hello sir,
Around this time last year, I asked some questions concerning if a biochemistry graduate can work as a biomedical scientist in the UK and your responses were really helpful. I just started my masters degree in BMS but I still have few questions concerning top up courses, training portfolio and the best time to request for assessment.
Is it okay to ask my questions here or dm?

Thank you

Ugomaxx:
SafetyMolecular Lab Ikeja, google their addy. They have good turnaround time, costs 25k.

25k? Are you serious?

pinkasso:
Yes I used them, ...I did not encounter any issue....I used synlab....all prices are on the internet....just goggle it ..

Thanks. The reviews I saw on trustpilot about Dante have been terrible that's why I've been skeptical

[quote author=obitryce post=106446098][/quote] How long does it take to get result?

Anyone used on of these test labs recently. How much did it cost? How long did it take to get result?

TheShaman:
If possible, do it the day before your flight. If you can, please go to Clina Lancet in V.I. I did mine there and got the test by evening.

Please, how much does the test cost there? Do I pay in cash?

pinkasso:
Use Dante labs....

Hello, did you use Dante? Did you encounter any problem with them? I want to get your review before using their service. Also, which lab did you get tested in Nigeria and the cost.
Thank you

Please, has anyone used a covid test center in Kwara state?

Where can I stream live match please? any app?

fificole:
It’s dependent on the exchange rate for the day. Bank rate that is.

Card transactions come with an additional fee, so use between 415 to 422 to calculate.

Some banks have higher charges than others.

Seriously, bank rate and not black market rate. I need to be sure ma

Please, this is really URGENT.
When paying for IHS using dollar card, what rate will be used? I don't understand how it works

ListerCompaq:
Good Evening people,

Please can anyone confirm if payment of IHS can be done via Paga, and what is the conversion rate ?

Paga is no longer allowed

Hello, guys that paid for IHS with dollar card, how much were you debited in naira?
Really urgent please

scobyy2007:
Dear Nairalanders

Please ensure you declare on this platform if you want to me privately. This is for security reasons. I will not respond to any private chat if you do not declare it on this platform first.

I have observed that we have travel/visa agents who have been paid to do visa jobs and what they do is to disguise to me as a genuine nairalander to seek my privately. If you call yourself an agent and have been paid and you still give that your job me knowing very well that I do freely at no cost then that's wickedness and you should refund that your client.

Thank you
Scobyy2007

Hello sir,
please I need your help with paying for IHS.
I just sent a mail.
scobyy2007

Mangekyo:


Juventus signed him for the sole purpose of winning the UCL. They spent a £100m record fee in the process. He ed Juventus and even assured them that since "He" won it at Madrid 3 times in a row, he's definitely going to help them win it.

Season by season, they got whooped and kicked outta the competition by teams that are nowhere even near the bests.

He lost the seria a last season and almost took them to Europa. Juve were getting to final and semi final before his arrival. But since his arrival, they've not been able to make even semi finals.

At the end of the day, juve lost. They wasted their money on a fraud and scammer (no hard feelings). I hear they're still owing Madrid a portion of the money they used in purchasing him. At the end of the day, the only people who gained here are Madrid and papa Perez!

The man got his timing right in kicking Ronaldo out. Something barca failed to do with Messi

What are you saying? When and where did Rinaldo assure them that he will CL for Juve? Is winning CL a one man job?
How exactly did Ronaldo screw up in Juve?
Do you even watch Serie A matches?
Both Milan clubs upgraded. Napoli and Atalanta also upgraded. You expect Ronaldo to score goals, defend and also be the goalkeeper. Even when Barca wasn't performing (trophyless season), Messi still performed his duty perfectly. So leave sentiment and state the fact, 'Juve wasn't performing generally'

scobyy2007:
According to info on the UKVI website:

You must have this money for at least 28 consecutive days. The end date of the 28-day period must be within 31 days of the date you apply for your visa.

https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/money

You cant use it. This is because of the obvious reason from the statement above.

Hello Sir, I'm getting confused here. In your second to the last statement, is it 'You can't use it' or 'You can use it'. I feel it's still within 31 days

Gcool2:
I was speaking with a friend about IELTS requirements,he said 90% of the school's don't use it again that I shouldn't follow what is in the website.

That sounds ridiculous to me.

When I was researching on prospective universities, some of them insisted on only an English proficiency certificate (WAEC, NECO and Proficiency letter from previous institution excluded). So, I sent emails to the ission committees stating convincing reasons why I don't need to write an English proficiency exam and eventually I got offers from them. So, your guy might be right

Fk1987:
The required pof is 8,916,400.

Print 20th July to 19th August

Fk1987:


I printed the statement of from 19th july to 19th August On 19th 4921000 was credited to make it up to 9921000 which is far much beyond the required proof of funds or should I print 20th to 19th cos 20th the balance is 10921000.

Pls ur opinions.
Thanks

What is the required POF?

Print 20th July to 19th August

Freeway44:


Must there be transaction on the day I start my opening balance?

Not at all. But it is recommended you make a transaction even if it is #100 airtime, that way it will make the Entry Clearance Officer's work easier using the transaction value.
It's only a RECOMMENDATION o.

MsMo:
Hello, Please how do i book appointment for tb test in lagos? please can i get a link

https://mymedical.iom.int/apps/omas/#_frmHome

johnsonsegxy:


Even if you try printing your DAY 1 count from Saturday, they would shift the transactions for that weekend to Monday... So it's better to always print from 30 days upward if you wanna be safe. The scope i used is to go to my bank app and request for statement. Then check all the transactions and see when it falls on weekend or weekdays. Then i pick the ideal date and start counting from that day to 28/29 days and i make sure i do transactions on that 28/29 days i am to print out. Then head to the bank to get stamped and signed hardcopy.

Thank you.. This is helpful