Bob-666
English looking for information about Gibraltar
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Registration: 01 February 2011
company's teaching opportunities
Hi Sharonvania, The UK has a shortage of highschool teachers able to teach maths, chemistry or physics to an advanced level. There is no shortage of any other kind of teacher. So, to have a realistic chance of being sponsored for a work visa you ... Read More
How to get work permit in UK by alhawary5855
Hi All, booking.com sent me job offer this week, as they want Arabic speakers, the problem is they asked me to must get work permit as they don't provide it. i have searched the web of how to get it and i found may sites asking for just money ...
Hello Alhawary, To get a work visa you must have a sponsor. Only your employer can sponsor you. If they are not prepared to do that, then it is impossible to get the visa. If anyone else says they can get a visa for you, they are a crook. Is the job ... Read More
Can anyone offer me advice on getting a visa? by thomasgrube
I'm an actor, American. Member British Equity. I had the good fortune to live and work in the UK. I miss it terribly. My visa expired. Can anyone offer me advice on getting a visa? I have agents that will represent me if I get a visa. I'm ...
Hi, So how did you get a visa last time? Can you not just repeat the process? Read More
income requirements
It's impossible for a non EU citizen to retire to the UK as there is no retirement visa. There are only a few countries that permit this and they tend to be poor. I looked in to retiring overseas a few years ago and gave up on the idea. If you ... Read More
Living in the suburbs of London ??? need some info by Ninaa_persian
Hello everyone, I would need some information , I would like to move to England and to work in London, but its really hard to find something to rent with my budget in London; I would like to know if there is or nearby suburbs that are connected by ...
You need to find a job first. Only then will you know what your budget is and where you can afford to live. In any case you cannot move to the UK unless you have a definite job offer as your work visa must be arranged before your move. There are ... Read More
Sponsoring hubby from Pak by sobs
I am a British citizen, earning over £18,600 and have a property. My husband and I had our Nikkah done in the UK and he since returned back to Pak to apply for a spouse visa. We are due to travel there in Nov and I just wanted to know what I ...
As far as I know, if you haven't been married at a registry office, your'e not married under British Law. Many solicitors are incompetent. I would consult an OISC registered advisor if I were you. If it turns out you have been given ... Read More
Job Finding On visiting Visa
Do you mean this one? https://www.gov.uk/tier-1-entrepreneur Again, you must apply for and receive the visa before you travel to the UK to set up your business. Read More
Job Finding On visiting Visa
No, it's impossible. You cannot change status from a visitor visa to anything else. You can only apply for a work visa from a country in which you are legally resident. I believe you can attend interviews on a visitor visa but you must return ... Read More
Sponsoring hubby from Pak by sobs
I am a British citizen, earning over £18,600 and have a property. My husband and I had our Nikkah done in the UK and he since returned back to Pak to apply for a spouse visa. We are due to travel there in Nov and I just wanted to know what I ...
I think you have a problem. I would suggest you take professional advice. See: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-the-immigration-services-commissioner Or, in the first instance, you could go to the Citizens Advice Bureau. Read More
Sponsoring hubby from Pak by sobs
I am a British citizen, earning over £18,600 and have a property. My husband and I had our Nikkah done in the UK and he since returned back to Pak to apply for a spouse visa. We are due to travel there in Nov and I just wanted to know what I ...
Did you get married at a registry office in addition to any religious ceremony you had? You cannot get a spouse visa without a marriage certificate. Read More
Arriving in England As a Business Visitor by zeejay
I am looking forward to an expert advise over the following. Currently I am based in Colombo, Sri Lanka and do running a business for last couple of years. As a Director, we decided to expand the business little further and setting up an offshore ...
I would strongly suggest that you consult an OISC-registered immigration advisor or a solicitor with expertise in business-based immigration cases. This is not something that you can afford to make mistakes with. Good ... Read More
Requirement to provide medical insurance to work in the UK
Rubbish! you are entitled to use the NHS if you have a work visa. Is this company the company who is going to employ you? Are they registered with the Home Office as a Tier 2 sponsor? What's the job? Is it on the UK occupation shortage list? I ... Read More
Filipina Marrying a British guy - What document to submit ?
Hi Rozana, you need a spouse visa. See https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk Cheers, Bob Read More
work in london as accounatnt
In order to sponsor you for a work visa, your friend's company must obtain a sponsorship licence from the UK Home Office. See https://www.gov.uk/uk-visa-sponsorship-employers He must further prove that he could not find any suitable candidate in ... Read More
moving to uk with eu residence card
How long has your husband lived and worked outside the UK but inside the EU? If it's a lengthy period you may be able to move to the UK using an EEA family visa. See https://www.gov.uk/family-permit/surinder-singh Otherwise you would need to ... Read More
Finding a job in Scotland
It doesn't work that way, Shetty. You cannot get a work visa without a sponsor who can only be your new employer. So you have to find some company who wants to employ you to fill their vacancy - they will help you apply for the visa. It ... Read More
Moving to Scotland- Some questions (where to live, cost of living,etc) by CloverRidge
Hi my name is Erica. I am a dairy farmer from Canada and looking to move to Scotland. I have a few questions about working and living in Scotland. If anyone can answer a few questions for me it would be much appreciated! 1) What part of ...
I hope you enjoy your visit, Erica. If you are aged 18-30 you can get a working holiday visa which is good for 2 years but I can't see any way you could make a permanent move except by marriage. Read More
Very important please read it !
No! only citizens of the EU have this freedom of movement. Your Italian visa is no good for the UK. You would have to apply for a UK work visa before you moved there. Good Luck. Read More
Maintenance Requirement For Tier 2 Visa
That is not how the visa process works. This is a scam. Please report it here: http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ NB I can't say if the job offer is valid or not but the 'immigration lawyer' is definitely phoney. Read More
Moving to Scotland- Some questions (where to live, cost of living,etc) by CloverRidge
Hi my name is Erica. I am a dairy farmer from Canada and looking to move to Scotland. I have a few questions about working and living in Scotland. If anyone can answer a few questions for me it would be much appreciated! 1) What part of ...
4. You need a British born grandparent to qualify for the ancestry visa. If not, you have a problem. Read More
What career choice would be best for me? by vikkitoria
Hello everyone! My name is Viktoria, and I am an 18 year old student from Canada. My dream has always been to move to London, England and I plan on making that move within the next few years. I am currently in the process of obtaining my Paralegal ...
OK! Just make sure you enter the UK on your Polish passport. You will only need your Canadian one for getting back into Canada. Read More
What career choice would be best for me? by vikkitoria
Hello everyone! My name is Viktoria, and I am an 18 year old student from Canada. My dream has always been to move to London, England and I plan on making that move within the next few years. I am currently in the process of obtaining my Paralegal ...
Hello Viktoria What visa are you going to get for your 1 year stay? Tourist visas are only good for 6 months. Do you have British-born grandparents? If so you could apply for the ancestry visa. Cheers, Bob Read More
Queries Tier 2 Intra Company transfer Visa
1. yes 2. I think so but only if you can get a new visa from the new employer 3. never. ICT visas are strictly temporary with a 5 year maximum Read More
Car Insurance for American Driver
Geico appears to be the US ex-pats' favourite. Read More
UK Visa Advice
Hi, Jane If you will not be staying in a hotel but at the home of your fiance, you need a letter from him stating that. If you will be depending on him to cover costs, he must state that also. If you are covering your own costs, you need to prove ... Read More
question on au pair visa requirements by mimiapa
hello everyone. i really need assurance about something confusing. thiis goes to anyone who has been an aupair or host family in London/UK in general,what are the requirements???is there such thing as 750/650GBP deposit via money gram as a financial ...
There is no such thing as an au pair visa. The UK does not issue visas for unskilled or semi-skilled work. This is a scam. Please report it to help others. See http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud All au pairs in the UK are either EU ... Read More
Best place to live in Cambridge with a family? by vshaff
My family is moving from the USA to Cambridge next year. We have (2) kids ages 5 and 9. I am trying to find a nice place to live. Where is the best place to live with a family in Cambridge? Also, am looking for recommendations on schools as well.
Depends on your budget! Try this: rightmove.co.uk/estate-agents/Cambridge.html and this: telegraph.co.uk/education/leaguetables/11285744/Primary-league-tables-2014-top-1000-primary-schools.html Read More
Internet Connectivity
Try this (CB2 1TN is a Cambridge post code): http://www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk/compare_broadband.aspx?postcode=CB2%201TN Read More
a calm place in England
To go to the UK you need a definite job offer from a company that is willing and able to sponsor you for a work visa. So you go to wherever the job is. Read More
bringing pets to Scotland
It seems not - see https://www.gov.uk/bringing-food-animals-plants-into-uk/pets-and-other-animals Read More
Hello everyone. Visiting Scotland... again. by GGieler
Hello everyone, I was in Scotland in September and I loved it so much I have to go back, for longer. I'm from Portland, Oregon. So many people told me the first time to prepare for the weather... but I'm from the Pacific Northwest so a ...
Hi Greg, £1600 wouldn't last 2 months if you were staying in hotels so you need a letter from your friend undertaking to provide you with free accommodation. But only show it at passport control if they raise the issue and ask to see ... Read More
Immigrating to Scotland
Here's the shortage list. It does change slightly from year to year. No-one can say what it will be like several years from now but it will probably be quite similar. ... Read More
Immigrating to Scotland
Student visas are strictly temporary and do not lead to citizenship. When your course of study ends you have to return to your home country. You cannot apply for citizenship unless you have been legally living in the country for 5 years on a work ... Read More
Need information about relocating to England by lmclmf2009
Hi. I am from NY in the US and my husband was born in the Dominican Republic but lived in NY all his life. We moves to the Dominican Republic this year to experience his native culture. We have a 6 year old daughter and thought it would also be ...
Hi, You can forget the UK as there is no chance of your husband getting a work visa unless he is a highly qualified professional such as a scientist, engineer or medic. You may have better luck with Australia as they are short of certain trades. You ... Read More
Non-EEU Nurse and New Requirements for NMC
Hi, I can't answer this question but do be aware that the only nurses which the UK currently has a shortage of are specialist nurses working in neonatal intensive care units. To have any realistic chance of finding an employer to sponsor you ... Read More
becoming an expat.
Hello, Unless you are married to an EU citizen it's impossible for a non-EU citizen to retire to the UK as there is no retirement visa. Your best bet is to investigate your ancestry and see if you can claim citizenship of an EU country. If you ... Read More
travel between UK and Schengen area by enpai
As US citizen I am able to be here in UK for 180 days out of 360 days from my date of arrival. On Dec 7 I leave UK after being here for 176 days I am traveling to Italy and Portugal -in Schengen area where I can be 3 months within a 6 month period. ...
The UK's 6 months in 12 rule applies to a rolling 12-month period not to calendar years. If you are in the UK June to December on a tourist visa and you try to return in March next year it is highly likely that you will be denied entry. You ... Read More
companies that issue work permits to non EU citizens by Dinuk Periy
is anyone familiar with UK based companies that are hiring non EU citizens and are capable of providing sp[sponsorship and work permits to do so?. i'm a Sri Lankan copywriter, currently seeking work in south west of England; mainly Bristol or ...
Hi, Ekmeet I suggest you report this company here: http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud Regards, Bob Read More
Looking for politically liberal country with quality health care. by Whitecrow
Being a very liberal (retired and single) individual, I have become increasingly frustrated with the extremist conservative movement in America and am seriously considering relocating to a progressive European country. Although England is probably ...
Hello Whitecrow, Unless you are a citizen of the European Union, you will need a visa to live in Europe. You need to identify which countries have a retirement visa and what the requirements are - they will all be different. The UK does not have a ... Read More
Moving to Scotland via an Ancestry Visa
Hi Lorraine, The information you want is here but it doesn't look hopefull. https://www.gov.uk/ancestry-visa/overview Read More
How long between visits to England from America by psyllex
Hello all... My wife and I would love to move to England permanently, unfortunately I just don't think I can get a work Visa comparable to the income I have here. My wife stays at home and homeschool's our daughter. But we were ...
Yes, but you can't live there on a tourist visa. The limit is 6 months in any 12-month period. You may get away with it once but if you try to do more you will be denied entry to the UK and sent back home on the next flight. Read More
How long between visits to England from America by psyllex
Hello all... My wife and I would love to move to England permanently, unfortunately I just don't think I can get a work Visa comparable to the income I have here. My wife stays at home and homeschool's our daughter. But we were ...
This plan won't work as the UK immigration authorities don't distinguish between local and remote working. All work of any kind is forbidden on a tourist visa. However, perhaps you are too pessimistic about getting a work visa. It ... Read More
companies that issue work permits to non EU citizens by Dinuk Periy
is anyone familiar with UK based companies that are hiring non EU citizens and are capable of providing sp[sponsorship and work permits to do so?. i'm a Sri Lankan copywriter, currently seeking work in south west of England; mainly Bristol or ...
The list is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers Good Luck. Read More
Do I need a General Visitor Visa from the USA to UK?
Hi, you don't need a visa if you are going to the UK for less than 6 months for a vacation only. However, if your vacation is unusually long (most people go for a couple of weeks or so) UK immigration control will want to know how you can afford ... Read More
from lebnon to london
You will need to apply for a student visa from your local British consulate. You must have proof that you have the money required: about £10,000 per year for international student fees and a further £10,000 per year for living expenses. If you need ... Read More
Visit visa
No. You cannot change status from a visitor visa to anything else. Read More
Canadain Family thinking of moving this September
Hello Krystal, your children need dependants visas or possibly ancestry visas. See https://www.gov.uk/visas-immigration If you need professional advice, try here: http://oisc.homeoffice.gov.uk/ Read More
Canadain Family thinking of moving this September
If your husband is British by birth, your children are entitled to UK citizenship. You need to get them UK passports in addition to their Canadian passports. You need to apply for a spouse visa before you travel. You cannot go to the UK as a tourist ... Read More
I don't understand a thing
It's saying that a Schengen visa is no good for the UK but that is not relevant to you. As an EU citizen you do not need a visa of any kind. Read More
UK Visit Visa for Vietnamese National by fishcake67
Hi. I was looking for advice on trying to get my friend a visit visa for the UK and was wondering if anyone has experience or advice on this subject please? We are trying to get a 2 week holiday visa arranged for the UK for this summer. Here is ...
The information you need is here https://www.gov.uk/general-visit-visa Read More
Cost of living in Scotland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Scotland[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Scotland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
No, you must get a work visa from your local British consulate before you travel to the UK to work. But first you must find an employer to make you a definite job offer and sponsor you. Good luck. I see from your profile that you intend to come to ... Read More
Considerations to move to the UK in the next few years.
It's difficult to get a job in the UK without UK work experience which makes it difficult to get UK work experience which makes ... etc. So, typically you have to start at the bottom with temporary casual work or even unpaid voluntary work. If/when ... Read More
Considerations to move to the UK in the next few years.
If you are Canadian, you should check out the working holiday visa or the ancestry visa which would allow you to do any job you can find. If you were American for example, these options would not be open to you. See ... Read More
Considerations to move to the UK in the next few years.
Your best chance of getting a work visa is if you are a skilled orchestral musician. So you need to advance your career to this point in your own country before you have a realistic chance of moving. Read More
Moving to Scotland soon
I'm afraid you have been misinformed. You cannot go to the UK on tourist visas and change status in-country. If the immigration officer at the UK airport believes you are not regular tourists you are likely to be refused entry and sent back home on ... Read More
Moving to Scotland soon
Hi Rachel, Are you or your husband EU citizens? If not you cannot move unless one of you has a definite job to go to. The employer would need to arrange visas for you before your move. Read More
Petrospec Ltd. by eldellinger
Has anyone in Aberdeen ever heard of Petrospec Ltd. They e-mailed me saying that they found my resume on-line and next thing I know they make me an incredible offer without a phone conversation or interview...their website was sketchy at best and I ...
Read the thread from the beginning then go here: http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud Read More
work permit within 6months is it possible?
No - you cannot go to the UK as a tourist and change status in-country. You must obtain a work visa from your local British consulate before you travel. But first you will need a definite job offer from a British company who can sponsor you. Read More
Spousal Visa
After 5 years living with you in the UK on a spousal visa, she can apply for ILR = indefinite leave to remain = a permanent resident's visa. Once she has that, she can apply for citizenship. Read More
Move to London/dr.MOKHLESS
This sounds very much like a scam. I don't think there is any such thing as Bolco. The correct url for the hotel is below. You should contact them to verify your information is valid http://www.eurohotelslondon.co.uk/contact-us/ Email addresses @ ... Read More
Move to London/dr.MOKHLESS
I have never heard of a hotel in the UK employing a doctor. Are you sure this is not a scam? Have they asked you to send them money? Read More
Verification. Scam or what? by Iamryancruz
Hi guys, I would like to ask your opinion. I am currently in the process for a position in a hotel in london. I am not sure about the procedures back there but i would like to check. Is there anyone know about the hiring process for foreign ...
It's impossible to get a work visa to be a cafe manager - the employer would have to prove he could not find anyone suitable in the whole of the European Union. This is certain to be a scam. You can report it here: ... Read More
Verification. Scam or what? by Iamryancruz
Hi guys, I would like to ask your opinion. I am currently in the process for a position in a hotel in london. I am not sure about the procedures back there but i would like to check. Is there anyone know about the hiring process for foreign ...
Are you living in England on a spouse visa? If so you have the right to work and the employer doesn't have to do anything special. If not, what is the job exactly? Read More
Cost of Living in London by am_i_t
Hello friends..... I have been offered a job in London for 13,500 pound per year with free accommodation,medical. Is it enough to live a good bachelors life with some amount of saving to be send back home ?
Some advice here - http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/fraud-az-recruitment-scams Read More
Cost of Living in London by am_i_t
Hello friends..... I have been offered a job in London for 13,500 pound per year with free accommodation,medical. Is it enough to live a good bachelors life with some amount of saving to be send back home ?
Did you find this job advertised on the company website or did you get an unsolicited email offering it. If the latter it is almost certainly a scam. Unless you are a world famous rocket scientist, brain surgeon etc no legitimate company is going to ... Read More
Cost of Living in London by am_i_t
Hello friends..... I have been offered a job in London for 13,500 pound per year with free accommodation,medical. Is it enough to live a good bachelors life with some amount of saving to be send back home ?
Well now it sounds suspiciously high! If it's genuine you will be laughing. Median salary in London is around £30,000 pa. Read More
Cost of Living in London by am_i_t
Hello friends..... I have been offered a job in London for 13,500 pound per year with free accommodation,medical. Is it enough to live a good bachelors life with some amount of saving to be send back home ?
This sounds suspiciously low and may be a scam. What job have you been offered? and on what visa? Read More
Detained at London Heathrow, trying to regain entry, please help by lindsaylandry
Hello, About three days ago, I traveled from Louisiana to London to visit my fiance for four months. Unfortunately I had not applied for a fiance visa or general visitor's visa, but I have been to the UK three times before then and never had a ...
You should have a notice from UKBA detailing the precise reasons for being denied entry. Without knowing what it says it's not possible to give specific advice. Typically though they want to see documentary evidence that you have a reason to return ... Read More
is anyone knows golf widows limited? by Sporty 989
Hi All, how everybody doing. im new in this forum and i would like to ask if anybody know golf widows limited. I will be glad if somebody will reply to my post. thanks and have a gud day
Admin assistant is not a highly skilled job requiring advanced qualifications. There is no possibility of anyone from outside the European Union ever getting a work visa for that kind of job. I suggest you report this company to the fraud squad ... Read More
is anyone knows golf widows limited? by Sporty 989
Hi All, how everybody doing. im new in this forum and i would like to ask if anybody know golf widows limited. I will be glad if somebody will reply to my post. thanks and have a gud day
Companies who send you unsolicited emails offering jobs are usually scammers. What jobs were offered? Read More
Introduction
If the job isn't on the shortage list the employer has to prove to the immigration authorities that he could not find any suitable person in the whole of the European Union despite widely advertising the job for many weeks. Only then can he apply ... Read More
Introduction
Hi, Connie, Have you checked out this list? If you or your husband are qualified to do a job listed here then you are in with a chance of finding an employer to sponsor you for a work visa which you must have in order to live in ... Read More
Need information for US student who wants to live in UK!! by bnf12
Hi, I'm new here. I was told this site can help me with the information that I need. I am a US citizen with two years ( pretty much) of my major completed. I have no supportive or caring family,. I dont fit in with most people. Where I live, people ...
The UK welcomes foreign students but only if they can pay their way. Any grants or loans you need will have to be arranged in the US. A FAFSA loan is your best bet. You will need typically $15,000 per year to cover international student fees and a ... Read More
Cost of living in Scotland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Scotland[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Scotland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Jazzness, are you or your husband UK/EU citizens? If not have you looked into visa requirements? This could be your biggest obstacle. Read More
UK
If you marry a British person, apply for a spouse visa and go to live in the UK, it takes 5 years to get the right of permanent residence. Alternately, if you can get a work visa, then under certain circumstances it also takes 5 years but there is ... Read More
Moving to Tain from America by LeesiaWolfe
Hello everyone! A newbie to Scotland here so any and all information you can give me is greatly appreciated!!! Does Scotland allow parents to homeschool their children? Is there a limit of cats and/or dogs you can bring over (I have 3 cats and 2 ...
Hi Leesia, There is no limit that I have heard of on the number of animals you can bring though getting them all across the Atlantic will be very pricey. See https://www.gov.uk/pet-travel-information-for-pet-owners#countries-and-territories Finding ... Read More
How to move to england as american citizen? by Kd.m0607
I am wanting to move to england to be with my boyfriend. It seems almost impossible for americans to get a visa to move there. We'd get married but hes in school finishing up his degree and because he isnt working much he doesnt meet the financial ...
The guideline for UK tourist visas is that you cannot be in the UK for more than 6 months out of every 12. However, there is more to it: the UK Border Agency will only allow you into the country if they are satisfied that you will not run out of ... Read More
Moving to Beverley, East Yorkshire............? by Drrsbald
Hey.... Well; I'm sure the answer to my questions are already out there, but I can't find them, so.......... Here is my background. I'm looking to move to Beverley, East Yorkshire.........around the first of 2014. I'm an American and receive ...
Hi Rick, Are you engaged to a British person? If so, you need to apply for a fiance visa. If not, I don't think it is possible for you to move to the UK as there is no such thing as a retirement visa anymore. Read More
Job for a mathematician?
Try here: jobs.ac.uk/ and here: vitae.ac.uk/researchers/1379/Applying%20for%20Academic%20Jobs.html Good luck! Read More
hoax job offer alert ! by mosthio
I have been issued with an appointment letter and an invitation letter for a job to work in UK but I have doubts about the authenticity of the job since the sender uses the company name but the telephone contacts seems different from those on the ...
Are you famous and internationally renowned in your field? If not it is unlikely that any legitimate company will head-hunt you. Amost certainly a scam. What job have they offered you? Read More
Mesican in UK (Help!)
Don't do it - it won't work. No-one in the UK will employ you without a work visa - there is a £10,000 fine for any employer caught doing this. You need to apply for a work visa before you travel. Read More
Getting my family to the UK by honeyfox
First and foremost, please don't judge harshly. When I was in high school, I performed VERY POORLY. I dropped out senior year and had a child with my boyfriend (Now husband). My husband is working as well as attending vocational school to become a ...
In the UK, you don't apply to a college or university. You apply to a department within the college to do a specific course of study. Your best bet is to call a few and ask what their requirements are as they will differ substantially from one ... Read More
Hi! US female looking to make friends with UK people (and families)
If you are thinking of living in the UK, I would first look into the question of 'can you?'. It depends on your personal circumstances. For example, to have a reasonable chance of getting a work visa either you or your husband would need to be ... Read More
Working in England as non-EU spouse of an EU citizen? by Reillusioned
Background: a few years go I applied for a visa to join my EU fiance who was living in the UK with an Indefinite Leave to Remain as a non-EU (South African) citizen. That visa was rejected (at huge expense): apparently there wasn't sufficient proof ...
Is your wife a UK citizen? If she is you go through the UK immigration process. If not the EU immigration process requires that she be 'exercising her treaty rights' in the UK which means working or studying - that's what you have to prove and ... Read More
Urgent help by mostafa zaghlol
I sent my C.V to a hotel in London , they sent me an application and ask me some papers to send by e-mail , then they accept me to work in the hotel but first must communicate with BRITISH IMMIGRATION to send them all my papers then they ask me ...
What job are they offering you? Unless it is a senior management position, it is impossible to get a visa for it. They would have to prove that they could not find any suitable person in the whole of the EU - population 500 million, unemployment ... Read More
should my partner from Argentina consider living in England with me
Unless your partner has EU citizenship you will need to marry/ form a civil partnership. There is no work visa for self-employed people. As his sponsor you will need to meet certain financial requirements and have suitable accomodation so you may ... Read More
Urgent help by mostafa zaghlol
I sent my C.V to a hotel in London , they sent me an application and ask me some papers to send by e-mail , then they accept me to work in the hotel but first must communicate with BRITISH IMMIGRATION to send them all my papers then they ask me ...
Do not send money. This is a scam. It is impossible for anyone from outside the European Union to get a visa for unskilled work in the UK. Read More
Need help
Hello Jocelyn, Have a look at the shortage occupation list under 'related documents' on the page below. If you are qualified to do something on the list you have a chance of finding a sponsor. However, you will need to return to your home country ... Read More
UK Citizenship with Grandparent who is a British Citizen Question by tara9
Hi, i'm trying to find some clarification regarding an Australian citizen who has two grandparents who were born in Scotland and if they are eligible for UK Citizenship by Double Descent? I've emailed and tried to phone EVERYONE and am getting ...
As far as I know you must have a British born parent to qualify for UK citizenship by descent. However, I believe a Commomwealth citizen with British born grandparents can qualify for an Ancestry visa which would allow them to live in the UK if ... Read More
I'm planning to expat in London this May by cyrlle anne
hi every one... I'm planning to expat in London this May... but I'm worried if the email that i receive coming here in London UK with Job offer is real or not?? Can u please help me to find out. I'm living now in Doha Qatar and I am a Filipino ...
Hello Cyrlle Anne, what job does the email offer you? Read More
Looking to rent a cheap studio
Are you bringing your dog with you? That complicates things a bit - see http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/ Read More
Living in Wales by securesix
My wife and I are interested in moving to Wales for a number of reasons, the main one being that her ancestors are from there. Mine are from Scotland. We would like to know as much as you can tell us about living in Wales. We are both retired so ...
You could live in the UK for upto 6 months/year on a tourist visa. You could even buy a holiday cottage - you don't need to be a citizen or resident to do that. You would need some private medical cover though as you could not make free use of the ... Read More
Living in Wales by securesix
My wife and I are interested in moving to Wales for a number of reasons, the main one being that her ancestors are from there. Mine are from Scotland. We would like to know as much as you can tell us about living in Wales. We are both retired so ...
It's virtually impossible for non-EU citizens to retire to the UK as there is no such thing as a retirement visa. Do you have any EU ancestors (parents or grandparents) through which you could claim citizenship? If you can then you can live in any ... Read More
Moving To Edinburgh As A US Citizen
If you are running your own business you need the entrepreneur's visa not the work visa. See http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/tier1/entrepreneur/ Read More
Moving Abroad In Need Of Despirate Visa Help by Caos.Seeker
I'm a Citizen of Canada and looking to move to England. My partner is a British Citizen, and we plan on getting married at the end of 2013 or within the next few years. I'd live to move to England on a work visa for the 2/3 years I need to live in ...
Just remembered - as a Commonwealth citizen you might be able to get an ancestry visa. I think you need a British-born grandparent. Read More
Moving Abroad In Need Of Despirate Visa Help by Caos.Seeker
I'm a Citizen of Canada and looking to move to England. My partner is a British Citizen, and we plan on getting married at the end of 2013 or within the next few years. I'd live to move to England on a work visa for the 2/3 years I need to live in ...
Yes, you can go to college/university but you would have to pay the international fees. You can only qualify for domestic fees after 3 years UK residence. Don't know about the other questions - you might try here: ... Read More
Moving Abroad In Need Of Despirate Visa Help by Caos.Seeker
I'm a Citizen of Canada and looking to move to England. My partner is a British Citizen, and we plan on getting married at the end of 2013 or within the next few years. I'd live to move to England on a work visa for the 2/3 years I need to live in ...
Marrying a UK citizen does not give you the automatic right to live in the UK. If you marry outside the UK you must apply for a spouse visa from the British Consulate before you can go live in the UK. If you want to marry in the UK and stay you must ... Read More
Moving Abroad In Need Of Despirate Visa Help by Caos.Seeker
I'm a Citizen of Canada and looking to move to England. My partner is a British Citizen, and we plan on getting married at the end of 2013 or within the next few years. I'd live to move to England on a work visa for the 2/3 years I need to live in ...
It's impossible to get a work visa without advanced qualifications. However, as a Canadian citizen you could get a working holiday visa if you are aged 18 to 30. Otherwise it's either a spouse visa, fiance visa or student visa. It takes at least 5 ... Read More
Newbie by julisthorns
My name is Julia. We currently live in Virginia, USA. We are in the process of speaking with a recruiter for jobs in Coventry, UK. Any and All advice is very much appreciated! We are a family of 3 with 2 dogs. I'm slightly confused on the school ...
Don't know about the schools but ask if your relocation package will cover your pets. Their tickets will cost more than yours. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/pets/ Read More