Hello all!
I am needing advice for an urgent situation.
Long story short, my husband (who is a USA citizen and Hong Kong resident) and I were planning to move to Hong Kong this summer, after I graduated with my law degree here in the US in May. Well, due to political turmoil, the job I had landed since February has since dissipated. It was in human rights. My husband is a veterinarian and had found a job, but we will not go somewhere unless both of us have something going (work, school, etc.).
I found the University of Essex's LLM in Human Rights recently, and I've been impressed with them thus far. They are still taking applications and I also qualify for a few scholarships.
The program starts in October, if I am accepted, and lasts for two semesters.
My questions are as follows:
1. How does a student visa work with a "dependent" husband who will be the primary breadwinner? How much detail do we have to provide about our financial situation? We are by no means rich.
2. He will have to work full-time as a veterinarian to be able to support us for the duration of the program. Is that possible with the dependent visa? Does he even have a shot getting a job for such a short duration?
3. Are there any living accommodations that are suited for individuals like us who will not be there for that long? Are they affordable? What is renting like in Essex? We have no idea.
4. What is the culture like in Essex? Will they be accepting of an interracial couple?
5. Are there any other ways beyond the traditional means to locate funds for school? I want to ease any burden on my husband as much as possible.
Any and all suggestions are so so so welcome.