Yeah... it's a bit of a long shot since I figure the majority of people here are American, but if anyone fits the description I could do with some advice. How easy it was, how quickly it can be put into action, what processes you need to go through etc. A friend of mine is planning on moving to the UK sometime in 2011/2012 and I said I'd help out since it's me she's coming to live with
Why would anyone like to live in England? All joking aside, I doubt an iPhone gaming forum is the place to ask about emigration. Have you tried googling? This looks helpful. EDIT: This was the first result on Google.
I haven't emigrated, but I live in a EU country and travel a lot through the EU. To be honest, I like this "globalisation". It's very easy to travel and accomodate anywhere. Having a single currency, and no border formalities, makes traveling through the EU just like travelling through your own country. It should be fairly easy to accomodate. As a simple example, on a recent trip I had to Sweden, all I did was look briefly at Google maps, and from there just drove to Budapest, got a flight to Malmo, rented a car at the airport, drove to the hotel, and from there, another 300km to where I was supposed to go ... and back. I didn't got lost and I haven't used any maps or navigation systems. I can drive around most parts of Europe from the top of my head. My advice ... go travel. Met new people and new cultures. It's all for your best. I am always fascinated about the cultural diversity I encounter in airports. Also, thanks God that I live in a country where racism and other kinds of discriminations are almost non-existent. Yesterday I was in a supermarket and there was this couple. She was black (not sure if afro-american or from some country in Africa) and he was white. Everybody was looking at the gorgeous little baby they had with them. Sorry that I went a bit off-topic, but it was to get to the point. Don't be afraid. Travel around the world and move wherever you like it. It will be just great!
Yeah I know how to Google, I was hoping more for personal experiences rather than a round up of common sense I've spend a while reading all the different sections of the Home Office website which obviously was the most helpful, now I'm just keen to find out how well it actually goes in practice.
you need to have a valid job before moving to england, some company has to sponsor you otherwise you won't be able to work.
my sister has recently moved from Italy to UK for a Ph.D. I don't think she did anything particular, except being chosen for the position and passing the required IELTS english test. And finding a home near the university, of course.
yeah my wife and I want to move to england too. Seeing as I am a world expert in the field that I specialize, I might be able to get sponsored to go over there, but we're not really considering it for some years.
Hah, not yet I'll need something before next month though, Feb 11th is her birthday, 14th is Valentine's day and the 17th is the day we met. It's gonna have to be something good!
Man you're gonna have a big headache every Feb... My gf's birthday is a couple days before Christmas and I am at odds every year to figure out what to do. I usually take her out of town somewhere for her bday and solicit the advise of every female friend I know to try and pick something out for Christmas...
I live in england in the United Kingdom, seriously though why would she wanna come here, it's cold, wet damp. Icy cold, theres nothing really here accept a few theme parks miles away and an awfull fish & chip shop round every corner.
If you're coming from another country in the EU it's as easy as flashing your passport and walking in. If you're coming in from another country that is not in the EU, then it's a bit more of a problem. I have first-hand experience with both situations as my wife is Spanish and I am Zimbabwean, but we both live in the UK now.
The hardest part, I've heard from friends that have done it, is opening a UK bank account (especially one with a visa debit card). They want proof of address via utility bills, and if you're living with somebody you often don't have anything like that. Tips: - switch your gas bill to her name (I think you can even do this in advance) - add her name to your bank account (i.e. join account), then use this as a stepping stone to getting her own account - open a citibank account in her own country (or similar global bank) to gain leverage with citibank uk Generally, though, there should be a forum for people in exactly this situation. They should have all the answers.
