BEWARE! The Truth About New UK £10,000 Skilled Migrant Japa Visa… Many Nigerians Falling Prey!

Recent report has brought to light an escalating crisis that has ensnared a growing number of Nigerians in a fraudulent web.

This deceptive scheme preys on hopeful jobseekers who are enticed to pay significant sums in naira under the guise of securing job opportunities within the United Kingdom’s skilled worker visa system.

However, the hard truth emerges upon their arrival, as they find themselves stranded and bereft of the promised employment.

The exposé, unveiled by Sky News on Wednesday, sheds light on the plight of Nigerian migrants who have fallen victim to cunning “travel agents.”

These agents manipulate desperate individuals into forking over exorbitant amounts, luring them with the promise of entry into the UK job market.

Yet, the heart-wrenching reality reveals a cruel betrayal, as these hopefuls discover that the jobs they had paid so dearly for are mere figments of deceit.

One deeply troubling case highlighted in the report revolves around a Nigerian woman who parted with a staggering £10,000 to secure a skilled worker visa for a job as a carer in the UK. Regrettably, upon her arrival, the job promised was mere sham, leaving her stranded and disillusioned.

The founder of the Nigerian Community Centre in Rochdale, Mary Adekugbe, says those on skilled worker visas now needing support is a big issue that is increasing her workload—something she describes as “shameful”

“About 15 of the 35–40 people who generally come to the weekly food bank have skilled worker visas. We are overwhelmed. People are desperate. It’s so worrying,” she said.

Also, a community volunteer, Jones Adekube, lamented the situation of another homeless lady who was too shy to speak with the correspondent.

Adekube said, “Last week we gave her bread and tuna because that’s what she can eat easily without cooking or warming.

“She did some work when she came in. Initially, they gave her one shift a week, which is 12 hours a week. As time went on, there were no shifts.”

According to the report, in the 12 months to March 2023, 170,993 skilled worker visas have been awarded. In the health and care sector alone, grants have increased over two and a half times and represent over half of all work visas issued in the same period.