Californian moving to London come August 2012

[nyclon]

OK wait, I'm confused-I thought the OP's partner has a Tier2 visa and the OP is travelling on it, which would give him both a visa and permission to work, right?

The OP has given no indication that either of them will be coming on a visa which allows them to work:

As far as I know... We are just going to UK with just our passports. I was informed that we don't need a visa for up to 6 months being US citizens. Now this is where I am confused... Do we both need a visa to be hired in the UK with no visa or work permit?

[nyclon]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB5000

I only said I was going for 6 months due to a passport only allowing a "6 month stay" I intend to stay longer and live in the UK and eventually get a flat with partner. We currently have a place to stay with a friend 30 mins away from London.

I understand that I will be questioned upon arrival.

I appreciate everyone's responses.

At the discretion of the immigration officer, Americans can enter the UK for up to 6 months as a visitor. You are by no means entitled to stay for 6 months and the immigration officer can decide to stamp you in for less or as Joppa said, when hearing your plans, send you back to the US.

If either of you intend to stay for longer than 6 months and live and work in the UK, then you need a visa which gives you the ability to do that. A visitor visa does not allow to live and work in the UK and you cannot switch to any other visa category from a visitor visa.

[BailyBanksBiddle]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB5000

So does that mean I am not hire-able while I am visiting?

I was told I wouldn't need a visa to find employment in UK and that I could be hired by the employer where they would take care of the sponsoring for me.

Johnny hi
Is your partner a British or EU citizen? If so, you could apply in the spouse/partner section of the family visa category. Also, were you hoping to stay beyond 6 months? If so I wonder if you could apply for a position in your area in the UK, which would then give you the chance to get a visa for 3 years.

[AnAmericanInScotland]

Originally Posted by nyclon

The OP has given no indication that either of them will be coming on a visa which allows them to work:

I went back and checked the OP's reply to my nosy question, which was that his/her partner had been awarded an internship. That indicated to me that there was a visa already, and as the partner, the OP would accompany.

[nyclon]

Originally Posted by AnAmericanInScotland

I went back and checked the OP's reply to my nosy question, which was that his/her partner had been awarded an internship. That indicated to me that there was a visa already, and as the partner, the OP would accompany.

Getting an internship and getting a visa which allows you to accept the internship are 2 different things.

[AnAmericanInScotland]

Originally Posted by nyclon

Getting an internship and getting a visa which allows you to accept the internship are 2 different things.

See, I know that old saying about assuming, lol, but I really did assume the people offering the internship would have sorted the visa as a part of the offered internship.

I hope the OP will update us, I'm very curious!

[wynos25]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB5000

hello everyone! I have recently joined the forum and have read through a few threads before posting for the 1st time. I am so excited to be part of expatforum and look forward to growing with the community.

Johnny

Good luck to you on your move. I've moved recently from the Los Angeles area myself and loving the decision I've made.

[modernfamilyinlondon]

Welcome, Johnny! We are newbies here, too, but we have already learned so much from others in this community.

How are your relo plans going?

Originally Posted by JohnnyB5000

hello everyone! I have recently joined the forum and have read through a few threads before posting for the 1st time. I am so excited to be part of expatforum and look forward to growing with the community.

Johnny

[JohnnyB5000]

We're in the UK now and it has been an amazing experience! Though some immigration questions have gone unanswered and misconstrued I hope to take care of the issues before its too late. How's everyone? Happy new year!

[Crawford]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB5000

We're in the UK now and it has been an amazing experience! Though some immigration questions have gone unanswered and misconstrued I hope to take care of the issues before its too late. How's everyone? Happy new year!

Are you on the VWP (Visa Waiver program) or a visa?