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Tier4Dependant:


One can have multiple CoS, the other company doesn't need to cancel.

What is your proof?

Happy new year.
Kindly recommend resources (app &/or website) for a successful life in the UK test prep please.

gergemam:


I don't think TechNation was paused but another Agency has been reassigned. Also, I am an exceptional promise and also a Software Engineer.

My question ❓:

I am trying to put my documentation together, I just need directions so that I can submit something convincing.

For Example:
🚀 Personal Statement and Guidelines
🚀 Professional Reference statement and Guidelines


Though, I have some pioneer products that I have worked on Both Fin-tech and Health Tech and currently have a one Year experience working for a UK company here.

Total Experience in Tech = 5+ Years

Your experience seems well aligned for EP. Check out the technation discourse forum. There's a lot of resources there on writing your personal statement. Also, try to get someone to review your application before you submit.

https://discourse.tnvisaforum.org/search?q=Personal%20statement

derbylicious:
Happy new year.
Kindly recommend resources (app &/or website) for a successful life in the UK test prep please.

Use the official LITK handbook(10£ for a months access i think). Read it twice and go to exam.
More importantly, ILR application fees now increased by 488 pounds extra.

Tier4Dependant:


One can have multiple CoS, the other company doesn't need to cancel.

You are right, no need to ask for cancellation as you can have more than one COS. When you get a visa with a COS, the other COS automatically becomes invalid.

Iolo:


Your experience seems well aligned for EP. Check out the technation discourse forum. There's a lot of resources there on writing your personal statement. Also, try to get someone to review your application before you submit.

https://discourse.tnvisaforum.org/search?q=Personal%20statement

Thank you for this. Will go through it.

derbylicious:
Happy new year.
Kindly recommend resources (app &/or website) for a successful life in the UK test prep please.

the official app from AppStore or google play, its very good, it has questions and answers section you can go over and over and for preparation

NewT123:


You are right, no need to ask for cancellation as you can have more than one COS. When you get a visa with a COS, the other COS automatically becomes invalid.

Not necessarily.
Ran into a similar issue when I needed to extend my visa for a few weeks befor moving on to another role.
Once the COS for the extension was issued, the new company I was eventually moving could not issue a new COSuntil I had used the last one. They kept encountering an error and I had to tell them why that was.

@gergemam and anyone who is eligible or applying for the global talent visa (digital economy). Shall we indicate and purse this course together?

I am a devops engineer in the UK, currently on psw visa but will like to switch to the GTV.

Let's win together.

Goodenoch:


They can apply for civil service roles covering legal (many employ you with your Nigerian LLB/BL and give ~two years to convert), compliance, GRC etc. It's mostly dependent on what their prior experience is.

Hello , did you say two years? please is there a link that I can read further on this ? I'm interested as well.

https://lifeintheuktests.co.uk/life-in-the-uk-test/

derbylicious:
Happy new year.
Kindly recommend resources (app &/or website) for a successful life in the UK test prep please.

jedisco:


Not necessarily.
Ran into a similar issue when I needed to extend my visa for a few weeks befor moving on to another role.
Once the COS for the extension was issued, the new company I was eventually moving could not issue a new COSuntil I had used the last one. They kept encountering an error and I had to tell them why that was.

Bro, does one need another COS from their company to apply for a visa extension assuming their 3 years SW visa is about to expire?

brotherfranklyn:
@gergemam and anyone who is eligible or applying for the global talent visa (digital economy). Shall we indicate and purse this course together?

I am a devops engineer in the UK, currently on psw visa but will like to switch to the GTV.

Let's win together.

No wahala Boss...

I will be drafting my progress and share along. There's going to be a space on X this week on GTV from the NIUK.

derbylicious:
Happy new year.
Kindly recommend resources (app &/or website) for a successful life in the UK test prep please.

From personal experience:
1. These mini video series by Tom Bradford is bae.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvo9seay2droiX3mLE5oHo_kEparXzKm1&si=yHsjjr-h6IFsHz


2. This £4.99 app on Apple Store ( I’m sure there is an android version) was all I needed:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/life-in-the-uk-test-2024/id1113930352

https://liuk.page/rniX


3. I see someone has provided another link, which I used too.

The exams itself was a breeze. Prepare well & you can finish the exams in 5 minutes.

missjekyll:


Use the official LITK handbook. Read it twice and go to exam.
More importantly, fees now increased by 488 pounds extra.

Fees for Life in the UK test is £50 for most Monday-Saturday bookings. Some centres charge up to £65 for Sunday bookings.

The increased fee missjekyll (& Hyde) is referring to is the ILR (visa) application itself which increased sometime last year from £2,405 to £2,885 per applicant for normal (up to 26-week wait time application). You may be able to pay either an extra £500 (for priority) or £1,000 (super priority) to cut waiting times to 5 days or 1 day respectively.

Hopefullllll:

Hello , did you say two years? please is there a link that I can read further on this ? I'm interested as well.

Yes there was an HMRC lawyers (G7 grade if I recall correctly) role open recently that stated this explicitly but some others don't. For instance there's a Government Legal Department one open now for 'qualified lawyers' but I know someone who got in as a Nigerian lawyer and is now working on qualifying here via the SQE. You can apply for that one, and just keep searching the civil service jobs website for 'lawyer' and related keywords, and keep an eye on the results.

Goodenoch:


Yes there was an HMRC lawyers (G7 grade if I recall correctly) role open recently that stated this explicitly but some others don't. For instance there's a Government Legal Department one open now for 'qualified lawyers' but I know someone who got in as a Nigerian lawyer

ok... thank you

Wait. Which coin was halved? Been a hottt minute since I paid any attention to the markets 😩

jedisco:


Hehe... much less time for active plays....

Mainly sitting on longer term bags bought at lower prices. Btc, eth.. and a handful of alts.
This year is looking exciting though. The halving should bring good volatility

BouharryArtikou:


Fees for Life in the UK test is £50 for most Monday-Saturday bookings. Some centres charge up to £65 for Sunday bookings.

The increased fee missjekyll (& Hyde) is referring to is the ILR (visa) application itself which increased sometime last year from £2,405 to £2,885 per applicant for normal (up to 26-week wait time application). You may be able to pay either an extra £500 (for priority) or £800 (super priority) to cut waiting times to 5 days or 1 day respectively.

Thanks. Should have been clearer

missjekyll:


Use the official LITK handbook(10£ for a months access i think). Read it twice and go to exam.
More importantly, ILR application fees now increased by 488 pounds extra.

I saw the increase and it pained me I won’t lie. Wahala for those with 5-7 children

Meanwhile, I want to buy pounds. Who has please?

Mamatukwas:


I saw the increase and it pained me I won’t lie. Wahala for those with 5-7 children

Meanwhile, I want to buy pounds. Who has please?

Dependents can apply for citizenship straight so long as has been 5 years in the UK unless I m reading this wrong. Citizenship is cheaper.

missjekyll:


Dependents can apply for citizenship straight so long as has been 5 years in the UK unless I m reading this wrong. Citizenship is cheaper.

I think it’s if they were born here. Not sure oh but I strongly think.

missjekyll:


Dependents can apply for citizenship straight so long as has been 5 years in the UK unless I m reading this wrong. Citizenship is cheaper.

ILR first then citizenship after

BouharryArtikou:


From personal experience:
1. These mini video series by Tom Bradford is bae.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvo9seay2droiX3mLE5oHo_kEparXzKm1&si=yHsjjr-h6IFsHz


2. This £4.99 app on Apple Store ( I’m sure there is an android version) was all I needed:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/life-in-the-uk-test-2024/id1113930352

https://liuk.page/rniX


3. I see someone has provided another link, which I used too.

The exams itself was a breeze. Prepare well & you can finish the exams in 5 minutes.

Thanks a lot for sharing resources you personally utilised for a successful life in the UK test. I shall keep the thread posted.

ReesheesuKnack:


What is your proof?

I am the PROOF

NewT123:


You are right, no need to ask for cancellation as you can have more than one COS. When you get a visa with a COS, the other COS automatically becomes invalid.

Shikena!!!

missjekyll:


Dependents can apply for citizenship straight so long as has been 5 years in the UK unless I m reading this wrong. Citizenship is cheaper.

Only if such dependants were born in the UK.

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I’d also like to switch to the GTV too. I have 13+ years experience in product marketing. Let’s explore this together please.

brotherfranklyn:
@gergemam and anyone who is eligible or applying for the global talent visa (digital economy). Shall we indicate and purse this course together?

I am a devops engineer in the UK, currently on psw visa but will like to switch to the GTV.

Let's win together.

cbn4main:


Bro, does one need another COS from their company to apply for a visa extension assuming their 3 years SW visa is about to expire?

Yes you do. Your COS has a start and end date. At the end date, it becomes invalid. Hence you need a new COS to extend your stay or renew your visa

kasillars:
bros, I am trying yo break into building construction here in any capacity, just dey find person wey know road. Make man no go lost.
All naija experience no count for here

If you’re a civil engineer.. dm me. And yes your experience count.