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specialenvoy:
Please does anyone know someone that has switched from a student visa to a skilled work visa before finishing their study? If yes,

Did the person take IELTS to show proof of English language?
Did the person apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC)

I will appreciate anyone that could assist with this

You don't need a test of English as a UK student. You have done your proof of English during ission, its only your dependant switching visa that will require a proof of English.
Talking from experience.

iyatrustee:


Thanks so much! I still can't believe this.

Items sent from Abuja on Friday 6th was delivered today

Shiping cost was very cheap compared to EMS Nipost that takes 4-6weeks sef

Please, are they the ones that purchase the items for you? Send and delivered same?

Solumtoya:


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You can qualify easily for this particular American Express within months or even weeks of arrival. Please use the above link and apply for that particular one (British Airways American Express® Credit Card) to avoid Annual Fees. You also earn about 6,000 points too.

Hello,
I tried using your link but did not qualify even with a credit score of 757 on experian. What do you think could be wrong ! I’m comfused fa.
I came in January.
Thanks

EmeeNaka:
Oh! Maybe, there was nothing. But I am happy now that it doesn't really matter. Thanks so much.
I appreciate your reply

Doesn’t really matter ke!
Letter that was addressed to immigration i think, not sure now.
I will have to double check, the letter is not addressed to the owner of the visa, its only issued to you to show as a .
As a student, only your visa will take you out of naija, but its not the only doc that will it into the UK.
Ill suggest you write to ukvi and explain your ordeal and print whatever response.
Better to play safe

EmeeNaka:
Okay. Thanks so much.

They will ask you that letter at port of entry.

The officer that attended to me asked me. I didnt know what he was talking about, then he rephrased saying ‘the letter that came with your visa, with information where you will collect your brp’.
I also didnt print my CAS. I had to power on my other phone and he sighted it before letting me in.

WriterNig:


I studied in the UK and transferred to Australia as an exchange student. I have nearly all of my immediate family in the US, some in Canada. In all honesty you're the one who needs that prayer the most.

Please how is the transfer for exchange student done?
How did you do yours?

igbsam:



No COVID test, but ensure you're vaccinated. They only asked about your vaccination before leaving Nigeria. After that, nobody would ask, not even in Doha. I used them last week

Please pardon me,
Is it compulsory to be vaccinated before you can travel or leave nigeria?

justwise:


I know the UK does not bother applicants about port expiration issue but this is very close, that port may expire while the visa application is still under consideration.

You left this too late, well you can add evidence of port renewal and hope for the best

How did i miss this
Many thanks for your response.
We submitted the application and did the take my port option so we went for renewal.
Hoping for a positive outcome.
Thanks again

Preshyi:
The instruction behind the form shows you dont need to fill out that part. I just submitted with BRP and international port.

Oh!
One has to submit the BRP and int’l port?

Amarathripple0:

Please don’t do that. If you don’t have a credit profile, you can create a profile on Equifax or Experian, link the bank where you pay most of your bills. Create another on Creditladder and link the bank where you pay your rent. Then link creditladder to your Experian .

Many thanks jare.
I never said i wanted to do that. I only asked a simple question and surprised at no doc been asked. Thats how to understand the system. People here have gotten credit card in less than 6months of been here.
Somebody mentioned he/she was asked for previous address but ignored and still applied and was issued.
Its just that we castigate ourselves too much as if we are the worst creatures on earth.
Nigerians can do too much, whether fraud or holier than thou attitude.

wonlasewonimi:
Khasm ma wa rogo

Lol,
Walahi
I knew before i ask because we can be very sanctimonious
Na me pull wayray for breast

Kirusky4life:
Hi Fam,

I am trying to pay IHS for my spouse, but it shows 0.00 USD and gave me an IHS number without payment
I don't know if I made a mistake while filling out the form.

Also, How exactly is the IHS for a spouse?

I also experienced same for each of my dependent.
Dunno what went wrong.
Anybody with similar experience and how they went about it should advice us please.

penurypredator:

Didn’t send any document. Just typed in my details like name, address e.t.c.
It got approved and I got an email saying I’ll get my card within 10 days or so.
I’ve been in the UK for only 2yrs.

What
The system is that porous? I mean, no document requested
The nigerian in me is asking if i can tweak my lenght of stay and job status
@lexusgs430, any implication? I know today is sunday

Hello house,
Can a dependent with 1/2 months port expiry submit her application?

Anybody with experience please advise

justwise:


You don't have to renew your port because you have enough time on it.

Dear justwise,
I’m in the Uk on a student visa.
My family wants to put in their application next week but their port expiry is 24th April,2022 for my wife, 24th may 2022 for the children.
Every document is ready.
Can we add evidence of port renewal and a cover letter to the application?
I just want them to get the visa now and anytime the new port is ready they can travel.

Ray7878:


Did you have a Nigerian licence? If not then have you been in the UK for at least 6 and half months?

Thanks for responding.
I have a nigerian DL though its a colored photocopy. I cant place the hardcopy.
I came in January.

Preshyi:
God will keep blessing people on this group. Provisional license out in 7 days record time with the address posted here. I saw it with port and brp in the mailbox. I guess they came together.

Please how did you go about your provisional license, i applied online , paid and was sent a form to fill which requires a guarantor.
The guarantor is the problem like this.
Does it mean people like us that does not know anybody in this country will not drive?

Ralphlauren:


As lexusgs430 has suggested, travel to the US and do all your shopping. Its cheaper than you think. If you travel off peak, you can get return BA flights from London to New York for around £350-£400.

Prior to the pandemic, I would travel to the US at least twice a year for vacation and stock up on casual/office wear. Talk ing one bird to kill two stones. My name says it all. You get the best RL outfits for the best prices in the US.

If you do not hold a foreign port, getting a US visa is very easy. You just need to understand the "common" strategy that applies for UK resident applicants.

Please, elaborate on the ‘common’ strategy an international student can use to apply and get US visa.

@aprokodaughter @justwise @all,

My course start date is 17th jan and school is insisting i must be in the UK latest 16th after which i should not bother to come to the UK.

I did my biometric in abuja on the 30th and i intend to go ahead with online enrolment.

My question is what could be the worst case scenario if visa did not come out before 16th?

Will there be an issue at poe if i want to enter the UK after the 16th?

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Basalt:


Then I was a victim of witchcraft for two years until I said NO to their discouragement.
I will shock them next year when my project will be completed by the help of God.
I know they will be so surprised

Can you please talk about the SL route and possibly link me to your .