Wanting to move to the UK from the USA

[matthkd]

Originally Posted by Suki

Have a look at these websites for jobs in the UK

Search for jobs in the USA. Online job search - UK site
Find Jobs. Build a Better Career. Find Your Calling. | Monster.co.uk

You can set jobserve up so that it sends you an e-mail every week with a list of available jobs that meet your criteria - then you just keep on sending your CV out. Your CV needs to be adjusted to UK standards though.

We found that most UK employers and recruitment agents want to know whether you have a work visa such as the Tier 1/HSMP. If you dont have it they usually dont want to hear from you. So the next step is to actually apply for the visa and wait for the approval. Once you have that you can start looking for work via one of the above sites.

Most recruitment agencies have told us that, yes they are interested, but to contact them again around 6 weeks before arrival in the UK. However, we have also sent some CV's directly to prospective employers and two have come back arranging telephone interviews. So now my husband is off to the UK for face to face interviews.

If you dont get approval for the Tier 1/HSMP visa, then you should go over to the UK on a "holiday" and search for prospective employers who are prepared to apply for your work permit. This is a tough one though as employers have to prove that they they have advertised the position within the EU for 3 months before they can get a work permit for a non EU citizen. They must show that they cannot find a suitable candidate within the EU. An employer must really want your skills in order to go this route. Theredlads advice to brush up on your skills to impress UK employers is therefore a must if you want to live and work in the UK. Wishing you the best of Luck!

Thanks! I will defiantly look into those sites. when you applied for the visa what did you put down as your address? do you have a place to stay already, like a friend, family member? That's where I ended the process since i didn't have an address and didn't know that you could put down your hotel's address.

Thanks again. Hope your husbands interview goes over well!!!

[matthkd]

Originally Posted by morten bonde

Hi Kelly,

You asked if is possible to look for a job in the UK while in the USA waiting for a visa? Or, would it be better to get the visa and then move to the UK and start looking for a job?

The answer is, that many UK companies hire people from the US or other countries and helps them get the work visa they need. Another option is to get here and find a visa sponsor.

Regardless of how you start your time in the UK, you can after one year apply for a 'highly skilled migrant visa' that will allow you to work not only for the company that sponsors you, but for any company you like.

For more information on working and living in the uk search for 'Culture Class UK' on the web

Cheers,
Morten

cool. thanks. haven't heard of the culture class uk, will defiantly check it out.

[Suki]

Originally Posted by matthkd

Thanks! I will defiantly look into those sites. when you applied for the visa what did you put down as your address? do you have a place to stay already, like a friend, family member? That's where I ended the process since i didn't have an address and didn't know that you could put down your hotel's address.

Thanks again. Hope your husbands interview goes over well!!!

Thanks I hope so too!
For the normal holiday visa application you can just put down your hotel details. However the application form for the Tier 1/Highly Skilled Worker visa only asks for your address details in your country of residence. You do however have to supply a letter from family or friends in the UK that they will be hosting you and they must include a copy of either their tenancy agreement or the title deeds if they own the property. If you do not have accommodation with friends/family you must supply a copy of your hotel confirmation and the booking must be for a few weeks.

We are lucky because we have friends in the London area, where my husband will be staying initially.

[matthkd]

Originally Posted by Suki

Thanks I hope so too!
For the normal holiday visa application you can just put down your hotel details. However the application form for the Tier 1/Highly Skilled Worker visa only asks for your address details in your country of residence. You do however have to supply a letter from family or friends in the UK that they will be hosting you and they must include a copy of either their tenancy agreement or the title deeds if they own the property. If you do not have accommodation with friends/family you must supply a copy of your hotel confirmation and the booking must be for a few weeks.

We are lucky because we have friends in the London area, where my husband will be staying initially.

that is lucky. unfortunately, i know no one there. but, the information that you have given me is great and will defiantly help out. (and, any more that you can give me)

thanks again!!!

[benjamin1254]

I have wondered the same and I am new to the forums so in advance... hi! anyway i am lucky that i have a pal out there in the UK where i can move to. But I at this present time do not know where i could apply for a work visa. My ultimate goal is to move out to the uk and stay there to live and learn. By this thread alone i was able to learn a bit about the process of doing so. Any more information to help would be awesome. thanks in advance!

[matthkd]

Originally Posted by benjamin1254

I have wondered the same and I am new to the forums so in advance... hi! anyway i am lucky that i have a pal out there in the UK where i can move to. But I at this present time do not know where i could apply for a work visa. My ultimate goal is to move out to the uk and stay there to live and learn. By this thread alone i was able to learn a bit about the process of doing so. Any more information to help would be awesome. thanks in advance!

try this site: UK Border Agency | Home Page or this one: https://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/visa_uk.asp

i found those pretty helpful. unlike you, i don't have anyone there that i could stay with which helps with the visa application (since you have to give an address) however, i found that you can use a hotel address for that. this site is pretty helpful too - you just have to look over some of the negative things some people say about england. good luck!

[benjamin1254]

i found those pretty helpful. unlike you, i don't have anyone there that i could stay with which helps with the visa application (since you have to give an address) however, i found that you can use a hotel address for that. this site is pretty helpful too - you just have to look over some of the negative things some people say about england. good luck!

ive been told time and time again what kind of a place it is but my friends over there tell me i should move over there. I agree with him cuz state side i don't seem to enjoy it as much. Its been a dream of mine and I thank you.
also my friend has told me all the negative stuff so it isen't like i haven't heard it all befor.