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Hi everyone! I'm relocating from Bangalore on a Skilled Worker visa in August. Would love to connect with people who've recently made the move, especially around East London / Bethnal Green. Happy to grab a coffee once I arrive!
I've secured a 2-bed flat in the Northern Quarter starting 1 Aug. £950/month each including bills. Looking for someone also working in tech or finance. Non-smoker, no pets. The flat has fast broadband and a balcony. DM me if interested!
Just got a job offer in Bristol city centre! My budget is around £900 for a room in a house share. I've heard Easton and St Pauls are cheaper but want to know if they're safe? Any Brazilians already in Bristol who can share tips?
My employer just sent me my CoS number. This is my first Skilled Worker visa application. I've read conflicting things about what to check on the CoS before paying the application fee. Does the job code matter a lot? Anyone been through this recently?
Finished my MSc at Edinburgh last month and just got my Graduate Visa approved! Moving to London to look for a job. Anyone else in the same boat? Would love to form a WhatsApp group for Graduate Visa holders — moral support and job leads welcome 😊
Moving from Karachi to Birmingham next month (Health & Care visa). Can anyone recommend good halal meat shops and desi grocery stores? Especially around Sparkhill / Hall Green area. Also any mosques nearby? Thanks in advance 🙏
I'm applying for data analyst jobs from Mexico before I land. I have a 3-year Skilled Worker visa but I'm getting almost zero replies. Is it worth using a friend's UK address on my CV? Or should I just be upfront that I'm relocating? Really frustrated...
Arriving in Leeds on 15 August to start as an NHS band 5 nurse. I'm nervous about everything — bank account, SIM card, NI number, finding accommodation quickly. My trust is giving me 2 weeks in a hotel. Is that enough time to sort everything?
Looking for a female flatmate for our 2-bed flat in Stratford. Rent is £875/month each (bills included). 8 min walk to Stratford station (Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth line, DLR). Current occupant is a Ghanaian NHS worker. Respectful, clean, quiet. WhatsApp me!
Coming up on 5 years on my Skilled Worker visa. My situation is straightforward — no gaps, same employer, no criminal record. Has anyone filed their own ILR application successfully? The Home Office fee alone is £2,885 — I don't want to also pay £2k+ in lawyer fees.
I arrived in Edinburgh last year under the Homes for Ukraine scheme and now have a 3-year visa. Happy to share what helped me: opening a bank account (Monzo was easiest), registering with a GP, and the Ukrainian community centre in Leith. Ask me anything!
Arriving in 3 weeks on a Youth Mobility Visa. Senior backend engineer (5 years experience, Java/Go). Already applying but the market feels tough. How long did it take others to land a role? Did you use recruiters or apply directly? Any London tech companies known for hiring expats quickly?
Arriving in September on a Global Talent visa. I know there's a big Japanese community in London but I haven't found an organised monthly meetup for younger professionals (20s-30s). Is there one already? If not — should we start one? Reply here or DM me!
My husband's dependant visa was refused because the Home Office said I didn't show enough evidence of our relationship. We've been married 3 years. They accepted all financial evidence but questioned genuine relationship. Has anyone successfully appealed this? Which tier of solicitor is actually worth it?
My current flatmate is leaving and the landlord wants to fill the room ASAP. 3-bed house in Fallowfield, Manchester M14. £700/month, bills included. 15 min walk to Uni of Manchester. Nice landlord, no agency fees. Prefer someone working or postgrad student. Photos on request.
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