Beakersful

One week only.

madinah

Hi britg,
when did you sign the contract with them and when did you have your medical ? How long did it take after medical for you confirmation of travel.

Beansandcheese23

Hi everyone, I'm a new member.

It seems as if I'm in the same boat as everyone else. I signed the 'contract' at the end of September 2013 and have been waiting ever since. The last I heard from edex was that the male applicants would be called up for the medicals on the 25th January.

Also, I just spoke to my dad and he seems concerned that I paid £500 for a visa. Can anybody actually confirm that this whole thing is not a scam?
It's just getting ridiculous now, I quit my full time job in November so I could do this, but that's ok because I have found full time hours with another company for the time being.

I just want some information because whenever I ring up the edex office they're always vague and not helpful. I honestly have learned more about the whole thing from you guys on this forum, so thank you all for that.

Any help or advice will be much appreciated.

madinah

where did you sign the contract ? in London or Manchester? when i phoned in Nov the edex agent who submit visas they clearly stated that male visas were on hold

Beansandcheese23

They emailed me the contract, I signed it and then emailed it back. I've had contact with James who I gather works in the London office

madinah

Hi every1,

i phoned Manchester branch today and have been told that some visas and paperwork for female has gone through and therefore medical date will be confirmed on sat or sun. but for men they will be confirming on monday if they have visa allocation for them..my advice is phone Britannia consular service tomorrow and ask them if they have any visa allocation for males especially for edex..
BRITANNIA CONSULAR SERVICES 0207 724 1070

Beakersful

Ahh. I thought you guys were stuck at open positions, not applications for blocks of visas dependent on gender and nationality. It's remarkable a company of that size needs your money in their hands up front like this. It has to make you wonder if they have enough to pay you each month when you arrive incountry.

Beansandcheese23

Has anybody heard back from edex this week?

Wiz

I spoke to someone from the London office this afternoon and was told that their manager has just returned to Saudi this morning. Apparently in the coming weeks he'll be sorting out how many teachers are needed by the various universities they are working with. There after he'll send requests for x amount of teachers.....basically I don't think anyone is leaving before March or even mid march.

Beansandcheese23

Does anybody know if we can get our £500 refunded?
Because this is a piss take.

Wiz

You can try. Basically, what seems to have happened is that we were employed for positions which were not quite there yet. This is how (I think) it goes: Our beloved edex tells universities they can get them teachers anytime of the year-- they then go on a recruiting spree (this is where you and I as the reserve cavalry come in), they then await for the universities to make their requests- just like that comes in the ESL footsoldiers. Of course it wouldnt be in their best interest to tell us the whole truth about this game plan. This is probably the sacrifice we have to make to the tax free and relatively lucrative income we all so badly need. My edex contact told him to call back on Friday afternoon so I'll let you know. In the meantime, keep your head up! I say.

madinah

I have been phoning the manchester branch today..I am having no response..I am going to ask for a refund asap..

Beansandcheese23

Me too. Reply to this if you have any luck. I can't get hold of them at the moment

Wiz

I had to call London as Manchester seems to be off line.

eesa mckenzie

I have recently applied for them in the London office. They said that we will be going out their Mid March and I am just waiting for the visa to start. It seems better than other companies which I applied for