Immigration Fridays

Episode 21 - Studying in the UK

Join Farhana as she discusses our next Immigration Friday episode, Studying in the UK, answering these questions:

What are the rules of studying in the UK?

What are the advantages?

What are future prospects?

Episode 20 - Sponsorship for Skilled Workers

Join us for our weekly Immigration Friday episode, Sponsorship for Skilled Workers, hosted by Rumbi.

We will be discussing:

• Becoming a Skilled Worker

• How to find a UK approved sponsor and how to meet the requirements for this type of sponsorship

• Potential issues if you were in the UK before on senior care visa and overstayed and how to deal with them to avoid outright visa refusal

This episode is targeted for:

• Senior carer jobs - If you have a degree in nursing but are not a registered nurse you can apply for the senior carer route

• If you are a registered nurse but have big gaps in your work experience

• If you have a background in healthcare and would like to start a career in the UK through this route

• The immigration rules now allow senior care assistants, engineers, registered nurses, engineers, chefs, accountants, finance managers, videographers and others to come and work in the UK.
  

Episode 19 - British Citizenship

Watch the next Immigration Friday episode with Farhana Begum, as she discusses:

The requirements for British Citizenship

The main barriers to acquiring one

What the 'good character' requirement means

Deprivation of Citizenship and what the Nationality and Borders Bill does in relation to this

Episode 18 - Dealing with Home Office Delays

Join Rumbi as she discusses the current delays with processing a Visa, and what to do in this situation.

The Home Office is experiencing a backlog due to Covid and a surge of applications following the surge of Ukrainian refugees. It affects not just new applications, but also those that are renewing Visas.

Every applicant has the right for their decision to be dealt with in a fair and lawful manner.

Episode 17 - Twenty Years Long Residence

Watch the next Immigration Friday episode with Farhana Begum, as she discusses Twenty Years Long Residence considering:

What are the rules in relation to 20 years long residence?

What evidence do you need to submit with your application?

What are the chances of success?

Episode 15 - Criminal Convictions and Immigration

Join Rumbi as she discusses criminal convictions and immigration and it effect on our community. Rumbi discusses:

• How does having a criminal conviction affect your right to stay in the UK?

• What does deportation mean?

• What does being a ‘foreign criminal’ mean?
  

Episode 13. Parent of a child - Answering your questions.

Answering your questions - How can I live in the UK with my children? My children are British Citizens and live with their mother in the UK. I live in Zambia but want to have a better relationship with my children and to see them.

Join Rumbidzai Bvunzawabaya as she explains the relevant immigration rules and the application that you need to make for this and what obstacles you may face.

Episode 12. Sole Responsibility

After receiving questions around sole responsibility we are taking the time to answer some of them including:

▪️I am a single mother who is coming to the UK as a skilled worker?
▪️Please explain the rules as the father is in the life of the children.
▪️I have received this letter from the Home Office what can I do? How do I respond?
▪️How do I prove sole responsibility?

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Episode 11. New Private Life Rules

A discussion of the New Appendix Private Life rules.

Appendix Private Life now allows young adults and seven year children to choose whether to apply for 30 months or 60 months permission. the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain changed to five years.

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Episode 10. Visitor Visas Revisited

If you’re looking to make a short term stay in the UK, then the standard visitor visa (UK) is likely the visa you’ll need to apply for. Visitor visas in the UK allow you to travel for short term stays of up to six months and can be used for leisure and business, among other reasons.

This video gives a few tips on the process for applying as a Visitor to the UK including:

▪️What are the rules for family visits?
▪️Proof of intention to return
▪️What to do when the visa is refused?

Join us for our Immigration Friday talks every Friday at 10AM on Facebook Live @TuliaGroup

Episode 9: Adult Dependant Rules

Join founder and CEO, Rumbi as she discusses Adult Dependant Rules covering:

• Entry clearance as an adult-dependent relative.

• Relationship requirements

• Financial requirements

• The requirement of long-term personal care as a result of age, illness or disability

• What the required level of care is that is provided different countries.

Join us for our Immigration Friday talks every Friday at 10AM on Facebook Live @TuliaGroup

Episode 8. Career Opportunities in the UK besides Care Workers.

A common route to for entry into the UK is working as a carer. However, many migrants wish to pursue other careers within the UK.

Rumbidzai Bvunzawabaya and Farhana Begum discuss the career opportunities that are available in the UK for migrants covering:

▪️A summary of requirements for teaching in the UK.

▪️A summary of requirements for working in the following sectors; pharmacy , social work, accountancy, arcturian and other careers

▪️Useful resources and general information.

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Episode 6: Next Flight to Zimbabwe on 2 March 2022

Do you have a family member in detention ?

Are you afraid of being detained and removed from the UK?

Are you currently detained?

Here we discuss the options that are available and also candidly talk about life in Zimbabwe versus life in UK as an overstayer.

Join us for our Immigration Friday talks every Friday at 10AM on Facebook Live @TuliaGroup

Episode 5: Valentines Special - All about Immigration and Marriage

With Valentines Day approaching this week we will are discussing Migration for love: Love and intimacy in marriage migration processes.

We cover how Immigration Policy affects romance and family and marriage and visas to the UK.

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Episode 4: Domestic Workers, Nannies and Au Pairs in Private Households

Tulia Founder and CEO Rumbi discusses and clarifies the rules relating to domestic workers covering:

▪️What are the current rules relating to bringing in domestic workers to the UK?

▪️Who can bring a domestic worker?

▪️What are the alternatives to bring a domestic worker under the rules?

▪️Can a sponsor bring a domestic worker as a skilled worker?

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Episode 3: How Do I Apply for My Children to Join Me in the UK?

Following a previous live on migration to the UK one of the questions that we received was: Is it worth it for my children to come to the UK?

Should I leave them at home and just come to work there. I heard that in the UK many of the children end up in the system or in gangs. Please help is it worth it to come there. My relatives are willing to help me but I am not sure.

In this video Tulia Founder and CEO, Rumbi addresses life in the UK for children, how to choose schools, childcare and childcare costs and Visas for children over 18 .

Join us for our Immigration Friday talks every Friday at 10AM on Facebook Live @TuliaGroup

Episode 2 : How to Get a Job in the UK? What to Look Out For?

Are you interested in migrating to the UK to work? How can you identify the right employer for you? What are the pitfalls ? What is the process?

Join Tulia Founder and CEO, Rumbi as she discusses the common routes , expectations and touches on what to expect in life in the UK.

Join us for our Immigration Friday talks every Friday at 10AM on Facebook Live @TuliaGroup

Episode 1. Family Immigration Rules for Granting Longer Periods of Leave and Indefinite Leave to Remain

Join Tulia Founder and CEO, Rumbi Bvunzawabaya as she talks about the new immigration rules (JANUARY 2022).

Following a legal challenge by Islington Law Centre and the Migrant and Refugee Children’s Legal Unit (MiCLU), and campaigning by the organisation We Belong, in October 2021 the Home Office announced a concession (a slight change in policy) for some young people who have been granted periods of limited leave and will eventually want to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain. Rumbi talks about this and highlights the support that Tulia can give to Young People who can benefit from the new rules.

Join us for our Immigration Friday talks every Friday at 10AM on Facebook Live @TuliaGroup