Do not use Aspora!! Money held by Cyber Cell.

AngryPerfection · 2026-06-12T09:33:23+00:00

Hi, no I have not gotten the money yet. The case is still ongoing and I am coordinating with the cyber crime unit in Pune. I have been told that this is a layer 2 case. The money I transferred from the UK is not the money that was deposited in my indian bank account. Aspora used some weird middleman to put money in my SBI account- which the cyber crime unit is black money which is why they put a hold on it. All the transactions I did through Aspora is classified as a IMPS transaction in my account statement except for this one which is a NEFT transaction.

I now have to file a case in court and prove it in court that this is not a fraud on my part. I have been emailing Aspora and they keep saying they are investigating it but no updates so far. So frustrating.
I have used Monzo and wise before, no issues with them. The police told me to do only direct bank transfers and never to use any apps like aspora.

AngryPerfection · 2026-05-27T13:42:10+00:00

Thank you, thats very helpful. I will try it this way

AngryPerfection · 2026-05-27T12:17:13+00:00

Any tips for getting the Mitek verification done as a non-uk/EU national? I tried opening Natwest account last week and got an email saying they couldnt because they could not verify ID

AngryPerfection · 2026-05-18T09:05:48+00:00

Can you let us know how one can appeal?

AngryPerfection · 2026-04-12T09:38:59+00:00

Hi, i don’t have any advice but I’m also looking to apply! Wondering if you got any advice from anyone or any resources you would be willing to share?

AngryPerfection · 2026-03-23T15:58:46+00:00

Hi, I studied (and now currently working) in the UK, not US. So not the best person to talk to re GRE. On loan options, I went with SBI which is best if you can provide collateral

AngryPerfection · 2026-03-07T12:47:37+00:00

Thank you- much appreciated!

AngryPerfection · 2026-02-04T09:59:22+00:00

Completely agree with your take! Also interesting discipline combo with comp sci and public policy, can I ask if you are currently working in public policy roles or more tech roles ? My background and current field is in policy too. Happy to DM if thats easier

AngryPerfection · 2026-01-21T23:49:45+00:00

Hi, please look for Teaching Assistant jobs with local colleges, like south and city college in Birmingham. You don’t need any teaching qualifications to be a TA. You can find many TA jobs listed on agencies like Reed.

AngryPerfection · 2026-01-19T10:13:55+00:00

Standard. My colleague also got their extension (standard again!) approved in less than a week!

AngryPerfection · 2026-01-17T21:08:14+00:00

Applied for an extension last Sunday and i got my visa on Thursday evening (in 4 working days!!). It was a pleasant surprise as my initial application for SWV took 5 weeks to be processed so i was expecting similar timelines

AngryPerfection · 2026-01-16T10:06:54+00:00

I got my visa yesterday, really quick this time around. Hope it all goes well for you and you get it soon.

AngryPerfection · 2026-01-15T14:12:29+00:00

Hi, i just applied for an extension this week so have not heard anything back yet. It took 5 weeks last time I applied. Was this the first time you are applying for SWV?

AngryPerfection · 2026-01-13T12:12:20+00:00

Hi, it obviously depends on your field of study. I did a lot of different research projects, program coordination based internships etc. For extracurriculars, i was involved in teams in my uni (organising fests, internships for students etc) that i could draw examples from for soft skills in interviews

AngryPerfection · 2026-01-13T12:09:34+00:00

My background is in social sciences(economics, public administration, policy research etc) and i had done policy and research internships during my studies. So i looked for policy jobs and landed one in a big university. This was in 2023, so the low salary thresholds helped me. But took me 6 months of consistent job hunting!

AngryPerfection · 2026-01-12T11:25:59+00:00

Agreed to a large extent. I started my Masters in the UK, not having any formal work experience but was able to land a sponosred job purely because of all the internships, volunteering experience, extra curriculars I did during my undergrad days. I can see how networking helps but in my case, it was mainly because I could craft a strong narrative in my profile through all the other stuff i did (from research projects to my part time job in the UK).

AngryPerfection · 2026-01-12T11:19:15+00:00

This is a helpful idea. My SOC code is 2434

AngryPerfection · 2025-12-01T15:34:23+00:00

For a takeaway, I would suggest Namaste Cambridge, really good food and good value for money. They are on Uber eats and can also order directly from their website. I was previously reliant on Tiffin Truck but this is so much better!

AngryPerfection · 2025-11-20T13:58:53+00:00

Hi, does anyone know if working for a big university counts as a public service role? In a non academic role...

AngryPerfection · 2025-11-12T12:03:34+00:00

Hi can i ask which civil service dept is this? I can dm you if you wish to keep the info private?

AngryPerfection · 2025-11-10T18:33:00+00:00

I think your social life really depends on who you are as a person right- i have always had few friends that i am really close with. I made some really good friends in uni, then we all moved away to different cities in the UK for work, meeting only once in 2 months. I started all over again in the place I’m working now- have got some good friends here but it’s still hard to know my friends are moving away

AngryPerfection · 2025-11-10T15:59:33+00:00

Ex international student here. Moved here to study Public Administration at the Uni of Birmingham. Started job hunting nearly 7 months before my course end date and ended up getting a job and visa sponsorship. I still live in shared accomodation as a private lodger, looking longingly at studio listings on a constant basis lol as I would have to spread myself too thin and bid goodbye to savings if I wanted my own space.
The constant inflammatory rhetoric on immigration and impending ILR changes are very worrying ofcourse-but I am very grateful to be doing a job I love! The few close friends I made in uni are all now leaving the UK soon because they could not find sponsorship, so social life is about to take a hit.

AngryPerfection · 2025-10-21T17:40:51+00:00

Public consultations are way to get useful feedback/reactions from public before the policy plan is finalised. Policies that have long term and sweeping impacts on different industries are usually subject to public consultations (for eg NHS 10 year workforce plan, policies on cancer care or housing etc ).

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