Newbie here who needs advise

[ehem]

Hello! Good day. I am seeking help to my fellow Filipinos in the UK. I really am desperate to go to UK and work but I do not have money to apply for a student visa. As per my contact person there, show money is P700K which I do not have as of the moment. I'd like to ask how can I find a direct employer there? I am open to being a Nanny or a Housekeeper. I am a BS Computer Science graduate by the way and I have an International Diploma which has been validated by the NCC Education UK and I thought that would help me find a job there. Any advise on this please?

Thank you

[KeithD]

Any advise on this please?

Thank you

Yes. Don't bother.

[Mrs Daddy]

It is really difficult at this moment as everybody in UK at this present time struggles specially the big companies and banks economy.They`re still recovering from the mess they have from last year.So its impossible for you its sad to say...

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It is really difficult at this moment as everybody in UK at this present time struggles specially the big companies and banks economy.They`re still recovering from the mess they have from last year.So its impossible for you its sad to say...

Hi, thanks for responding. Even domestic jobs? I heard from a friend that I can look for a direct employer/an individual who looks for a nanny or a housekeeper and will shoulder all the expenses for me to get to UK.

[trader dave]

im sorry to say as others will say forget it it is just not easy to come to uk now

[ehem]

It is really difficult at this moment as everybody in UK at this present time struggles specially the big companies and banks economy.They`re still recovering from the mess they have from last year.So its impossible for you its sad to say...

im sorry to say as others will say forget it it is just not easy to come to uk now

oh.. thanks but i won't lose hope

[Tawi2]

Can I ask why your "Desperate" to get to the UK Wouldnt it be easier for you to get a job in Dubai or HK or somewhere similar?Do you know how expensive the UK is when you first arrive,its prohibitively so Good luck in your quest however

[ehem]

Can I ask why your "Desperate" to get to the UK Wouldnt it be easier for you to get a job in Dubai or HK or somewhere similar?Do you know how expensive the UK is when you first arrive,its prohibitively so Good luck in your quest however

It's a dream for me, since I was a kid I've been to Dubai before but I didn't work there, I just had a vacation. Thank you for your suggestion anyway

[Mrs Daddy]

we`re not discouraging you or anythingif you really are desperate then goodluck.I know they said dreams do come true just dont give up!Goodluck whatever it might be

[Mrs.JMajor]

But be aware of giving money like they say its placement fee ha,its not true, they will just scam you, as other members said,Good luck to you

[trader dave]

mrs T would say ---pray pray -pray and pray but maybe you need a little more than that

[ehem]

we`re not discouraging you or anythingif you really are desperate then goodluck.I know they said dreams do come true just dont give up!Goodluck whatever it might be

Oh no, I appreciate your suggestions, opinions and advise really. I'll keep on trying and find ways on how to make that dream come true.

[ehem]

But be aware of giving money like they say its placement fee ha,its not true, they will just scam you, as other members said,Good luck to you

Yes madame I am aware of the scams and their techniques. I won't just give money to someone I don't know and as per my understanding, I do not have to pay for anything when applying directly and that the employer should be the one to shoulder all the expenses. Thanks madame.

[IainBusby]

Hello! Good day. I am seeking help to my fellow Filipinos in the UK. I really am desperate to go to UK and work but I do not have money to apply for a student visa. As per my contact person there, show money is P700K which I do not have as of the moment. I'd like to ask how can I find a direct employer there? I am open to being a Nanny or a Housekeeper. I am a BS Computer Science graduate by the way and I have an International Diploma which has been validated by the NCC Education UK and I thought that would help me find a job there. Any advise on this please?

Thank you

Even if you could find an employer who was willing to employ you as a nanny or housekeeper, it is extremely unlikely that you would be given a visa for this sort of work. The only jobs that UK employers can employ you to do at the present time, are highly skilled jobs for which there is a shortage of suitable applicants in the UK and the European Union.

Even if an employer wanted to employ you, that employer would have to prove to the UK government that he had advertised widely and could not find a suitable applicant for the position, either in the UK or within the European Union, before the government in the UK would even consider granting you a visa.

As others have said, if you do find agencies in the Philippines that say they can get you a visa and employment in the UK, don't believe them, they're only after your money and the only real path to employment in the UK is through the British Embassy, supported by a firm offer of employment in writing from an employer in the UK.

I would also say that, given your qualifications, you would have a much better chance of getting an offer of employment that would be acceptable to the British Embassy (visa wise) in the computer industry rather than a domestic or a nanny.

If you can't find an employer in the UK willing to employ you and support your visa application, the next best thing would probably be to try to get an IT job with a British company, either in Asia or the middle east, in the hope that you might one day manage to get a transfer the UK.

Iain.

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Even if you could find an employer who was willing to employ you as a nanny or housekeeper, it is extremely unlikely that you would be given a visa for this sort of work. The only jobs that UK employers can employ you to do at the present time, are highly skilled jobs for which there is a shortage of suitable applicants in the UK and the European Union.

Even if an employer wanted to employ you, that employer would have to prove to the UK government that he had advertised widely and could not find a suitable applicant for the position, either in the UK or within the European Union, before the government in the UK would even consider granting you a visa.

As others have said, if you do find agencies in the Philippines that say they can get you a visa and employment in the UK, don't believe them, they're only after your money and the only real path to employment in the UK is through the British Embassy, supported by a firm offer of employment in writing from an employer in the UK.

I would also say that, given your qualifications, you would have a much better chance of getting an offer of employment that would be acceptable to the British Embassy (visa wise) in the computer industry rather than a domestic or a nanny.

If you can't find an employer in the UK willing to employ you and support your visa application, the next best thing would probably be to try to get an IT job with a British company, either in Asia or the middle east, in the hope that you might one day manage to get a transfer the UK.

Iain.

Hi Iain. Actually, I have a friend who's willing to sponsor me and help me get a student visa. She's been in the UK since January using a student visa. Now she's studying and earning through her part-time job which the school had given her. My only problem is that my money isn't enough as of now but hopefully before the year ends or early next year, I'll have enough money to pursue applying for a student visa. Thank you

[IainBusby]

Hi Iain. Actually, I have a friend who's willing to sponsor me and help me get a student visa. She's been in the UK since January using a student visa. Now she's studying and earning through her part-time job which the school had given her. My only problem is that my money isn't enough as of now but hopefully before the year ends or early next year, I'll have enough money to pursue applying for a student visa. Thank you

Good luck with that, it's getting harder and harder to get student visas these days because the British government is tightening down on them. This is because there was until recently, many bogus colleges offering courses which didn't really exist and were really just a front for obtaining visas.

[Ji&Ma]

Hi Iain. Actually, I have a friend who's willing to sponsor me and help me get a student visa. She's been in the UK since January using a student visa. Now she's studying and earning through her part-time job which the school had given her. My only problem is that my money isn't enough as of now but hopefully before the year ends or early next year, I'll have enough money to pursue applying for a student visa. Thank you

Sorry to be wet blanket but I can't imagine how she can undertake sponsoring of you when she's on student visa and working part-time.
She's not allowed to work for more than 20 hours/week and I can't see how she will be able to maintain 2 people from part-time salary with the current prices for goods and rent etc.. in UK
This is definitely NO NO...
Good luck to you in fulfilling your dream
And welcome in here

[Arthur Little]

Please try not to feel too despondent. Unfair as it may seem, one of the harsh realities of the current economic recession in the UK, is that there are far fewer job opportunities available nationwide ... even for highly qualified and experienced people like yourself ... and therefore [based on your present financial constraints] the prospects of being granted a student visa/work permit within the foreseeable future would appear to be extremely slim.

I wish you well in the longer-term, however, and extend a cordial Welcome to the forum.

[ehem]

Good luck with that, it's getting harder and harder to get student visas these days because the British government is tightening down on them. This is because there was until recently, many bogus colleges offering courses which didn't really exist and were really just a front for obtaining visas.

Thank you for this Iain!

[ehem]

Sorry to be wet blanket but I can't imagine how she can undertake sponsoring of you when she's on student visa and working part-time.
She's not allowed to work for more than 20 hours/week and I can't see how she will be able to maintain 2 people from part-time salary with the current prices for goods and rent etc.. in UK
This is definitely NO NO...
Good luck to you in fulfilling your dream
And welcome in here

Thank you Ji&Ma, actually she was sponsored by his brother who's living in the UK for years now and has his own family and stable job there and if ever, his brother will be the one to sponsor me.

[ehem]

Please try not to feel too despondent. Unfair as it may seem, one of the harsh realities of the current economic recession in the UK, is that there are far fewer job opportunities available nationwide ... even for highly qualified and experienced people like yourself ... and therefore [based on your present financial constraints] the prospects of being granted a student visa/work permit within the foreseeable future would appear to be extremely slim.

I wish you well in the longer-term, however, and extend a cordial Welcome to the forum.

Thanks for welcoming me Arthur Little

[darren-b]

Thank you Ji&Ma, actually she was sponsored by his brother who's living in the UK for years now and has his own family and stable job there and if ever, his brother will be the one to sponsor me.

The rules have changed now so he won't be able to sponsor you in the same way. You have to have enough money (as you said ~P700K) in a bank account in your name (could be joint with someone else), so the only thing he may be able to do is 'lend' you the show money.

[Sophie]

welcome here ehem

[Sun Shine]

Hiya ehem
Welcome to the forum.
Good luck with your visa - please keep us updated with your progress.
Sun.

[ehem]

The rules have changed now so he won't be able to sponsor you in the same way. You have to have enough money (as you said ~P700K) in a bank account in your name (could be joint with someone else), so the only thing he may be able to do is 'lend' you the show money.

Hi darren-b, yes and hopefully soon i'll have enough money to continue with this plan.

[ehem]

welcome here ehem

Thanks Sophie

[ehem]

Hiya ehem
Welcome to the forum.
Good luck with your visa - please keep us updated with your progress.
Sun.

Thank you Sun Shine