Hi! My name is Kelley and I live in Mississippi, USA. I am a graphic designer working for a college. I LOVE England and I want to move there to experience the culture in a more intimate way other than a tourist. I have been researching online about obtaining a work visa and I just have a few (maybe more) questions that hopefully someone will know the answers to. On the Visa application checklist it says that I need an address in the UK and an Itinerary. Since I am looking for a job while I am still in the USA, I do not have either of the above. Is it possible to look for a job in the UK while in the USA waiting for a visa? (I know that when applying for a job within the European Union, you must ensure that you are already authorised to work there.) Or, would it be better to get the visa and then move to the UK and start looking for a job?

I need help! I'm not sure what my first steps should be!!!