http://www.expatforum.com/expats/ The Britain Expats forum is a community of people that have moved to the UK from overseas. This is the place for Expats to meet and discuss anything about the British way of life. You will find this forum a welcoming place to discuss the Great attributes of your new home. Discuss anything from jobs, property, culture, food, history and more. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:43:12 GMT vBulletin 180 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.expatforum.com/expats/ http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/33367-new-introductions.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:49:11 GMT Hello!

I'm a US citizen, finishing my MA degree, and looking to relocate permanently to the UK in about 18 months. My husband and I are excited for the possibilities ahead, as he will be finishing his medical residency and desires to be a GP. I look forward to meeting you all!

-Adrianne ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK redsibe http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/33367-new-introductions.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/33264-psychology-work-someone-just-ba.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:21:03 GMT Hi, I'm considering moving to England (outskirts of London I'm thinking at this point) next year at some point. I've got both EU and Trinidadian citizenship as my dad's from Ireland and my mum's from Trinidad (where I am now) so getting a visa's not a problem for me. I've been to London, spent a semester there when I was at college and fell in love with the city. I've got a Bachelors in Psychology right now from an American University and am intending on going back to school eventually.

What I'm wondering though is what are my options for actually using my psychology degree while I'm in England before I get a masters. I've seen sites that tell me I have to register with the Social Care Register before I can do anything in psychology but does that really apply to people with undergraduate degrees or just to people with Masters or PhDs? ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK MissJH http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/33264-psychology-work-someone-just-ba.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/33155-bricklayers-wages.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:43:41 GMT Can any one tell me, whether bricklayin jobs has been affected by the recession in australia??!! If soo how much are bricklayers getting a week on... Can any one tell me, whether bricklayin jobs has been affected by the recession in australia??!!
If soo how much are bricklayers getting a week on average??
Can anyone help??
Thankyou very much.............lee ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK lee haynes http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/33155-bricklayers-wages.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/33154-pls-help-immigration-issue.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:33:18 GMT Hi guys, i urgently need advise please, my name is dez, i am a 25 year old male, originally from nigeria, i currently reside in england with my wife... Hi guys, i urgently need advise please, my name is dez, i am a 25 year old male, originally from nigeria, i currently reside in england with my wife who is originally from cyprus (greek part), i have been married to my wife for 4months now, we are thinking of relocating to cyprus, the problem is i am not legally staying in england, what sort of residency should i be applying for? where do i start from?, she is getting stressed with the whole issue and we don't know where to start from, can anyone please help me with an advise

Thanks

Dez ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK dezzy http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/33154-pls-help-immigration-issue.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/33153-help-marrying-u-s-girlfriend-american-but-live-uk.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:30:24 GMT Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me with the following: Me (British Citizen) and my fiancée (American Citizen) are planning to get Married... Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me with the following:

Me (British Citizen) and my fiancée (American Citizen) are planning to get Married in late 2010. I plan to go over there for the Marriage but we want to live in the UK.

Should I go over on the VWP or on a fiance visa???

If I did go on the VWP would I have to tell the immigration officers on arrival that im planning to get married on my trip (I do not intend to stay in the U.S. just marry there and then return to the UK as a married couple)

On doing this I understand my fiancée would need a Spouse's Visa to join me in the UK, how long would this take as we dont want to be married and then have to live apart for the whole process of a Spouse's Visa.
Could she return with me straight away after the marriage and then start the process of a Spouse's Visa in the UK??

Any help would be much appreciated ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK michael88 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/33153-help-marrying-u-s-girlfriend-american-but-live-uk.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/33102-marrying-next-year.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:52:28 GMT I am going to propose to my girlfriend over Christmas this year when she is visiting (even scarier I think she may say yes!) She is from... I am going to propose to my girlfriend over Christmas this year when she is visiting (even scarier I think she may say yes!)

She is from Cincinnati in Ohio and my "idea" is that she moves over here after we marry in April. Now here's where I need help, as I am clueless on such matters!

What steps does she need to undergo in order to be able to come over here and stay, hopefully, as soon as we are wed in April?

Can anybody relate their own situation to this and help?

How long, typically, after she is here will she be able to work?

Will she be able to use our healthcare once she is here?

Any help would be much appreciated ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK Tyler Durden http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/33102-marrying-next-year.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32982-does-uk-border-agency-close-christmas.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:23:24 GMT Hello all, I have to submit my wifes application for her settlement visa during December as her current visa expires on the 3rd Jan 2010. But it... Hello all,

I have to submit my wifes application for her settlement visa during December as her current visa expires on the 3rd Jan 2010. But it just dawned on me that (like everyone else) the UK Border Agency may close for a long Christmas break. Does anyone know if they do? And if so, what from what dates? As that will impact on when i submit this application!

Many thanks for your help
Brad ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK chosmith http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32982-does-uk-border-agency-close-christmas.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32981-finding-info-legal-ways-imigrate-uk.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:14:43 GMT hello. I am wanting to know where I can find info on imagration laws and info so if I choose to imigrate to the uk I can do things legally and the... hello. I am wanting to know where I can find info on imagration laws and info so if I choose to imigrate to the uk I can do things legally and the correct way? can I get some pointers?
thanks
Hank ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK hanksmith5 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32981-finding-info-legal-ways-imigrate-uk.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32975-what-max-time-person-can-visit-uk.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:07:37 GMT hello. I will be visiting the uk some time next year what is the max they will permit me to stay? also thanks once again fore your replies take care... hello. I will be visiting the uk some time next year what is the max they will permit me to stay? also thanks once again fore your replies take care Hank ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK hanksmith5 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32975-what-max-time-person-can-visit-uk.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32970-office-wear-shopping-personal-shopper.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:15:19 GMT Hi, I am new to london and looking to do some office wear shopping tommorrow. I would ideally prefer to do so with a Personal shopper. Can someone... Hi,

I am new to london and looking to do some office wear shopping tommorrow. I would ideally prefer to do so with a Personal shopper. Can someone advise me on which stores would be open tommorrow i.e. 15th nov, sunday in around windsor/reading and preferably a place i could get a personal shopper too.

Tx
anks ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK anks http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32970-office-wear-shopping-personal-shopper.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32941-expedited-visas.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:11:28 GMT Hello - Just some background on us :) - I came to Expat looking for a TON of answers - not kidding 9ask the girl and Pepper Ann) LOL - We were... Hello - Just some background on us :) - I came to Expat looking for a TON of answers - not kidding 9ask the girl and Pepper Ann) LOL - We were trying to determine the best route to go..I am American my (now) Husband (Yay us heheheh) is British. We weren't sure if it was faster / cost effective to apply for a Fiance, or a Marriage Visa. after some really great answers here, and doing our own research, we decided for us, the marriage Visa was better.
Then it was decision time. How to apply - ahhhhh everyone's question - How do we do it, Where do we do it? How long will it take - I've asked all of them myself! Here's what we found out (my husband is a UNIX IT manager - he knows his stuff, SO understand something when you are searching...Just because a company comes up first, or a LOT on a search does not mean they are a really great company (It means they have programmers that know what they are doing lol)... Any how We were looking into using a Broker - namely Global Visas.. From here on out, this s our opinion - no more, no less.
Before using any broker (especially GV) please really look into your options... If you are able to fill out the Visa application ourself - do so. It is NOT hard - it is nothing more than Q's about you, your spouse (or fiancée or partner) - their situation, yours etc...) THE ONLY WAY TO APPLY FOR A VISA IS ONLINE.... Whether you do it - or pay someone else to.

We ultimately decided to use a Expediting service...I am not going to give their name just yet, (You'll understand why when you read below :) - check back in 11 days, and I will tell you if they were indeed able to process our Visas in the promised 2-3 business days).
You go online fill out your visa forms (be prepared to pay as soon as you're done). You will be scheduled your Biometrics apt. right then. save/print your application. When that's all done and you have your Bio's done... mail it to the expediter. Once they have it, they review to ensure you have all of your documentation - then they take your entire packet, and go to the consulate. they submit your paperwork, and are issued the visa. they then mail all of your paperwork (including shiny new visa) back to you. * I asked every possible question from every angle I could think of... 1. doing this forgoes having to have an interview.(assuming you have an actual relationship no trouble w/ the law etc)... Depending on where you live, determines how long it will take. - I was quoted 2-3 business days. So... I will keep anyone interested posted. I literally filed and paid for my, and my daughters Visa online today. On Mon is my Bio apt, Tues is my daughters. So - I will mail everything one Wed morning. They will receive my packet Thursday - which means that I should have my Visas in hand By Wed. 25 Nov. That will be 7 days from the day I send it ( Nov 18). I will keep anyone interested as to the actual time. The way I look at it, is we were willing to pay 2400 + 2000 + airfare, plus moving expenses etc... If this works, and takes even 2 weeks - we are still Waaaay ahead of the game!! ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK deeger http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32941-expedited-visas.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32932-totally-blind-person-moving-uk-us.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:57:34 GMT hello. I am totally blind is there loop holes or anything that would permit me to move to the uk as a disabled person? from what I have been reading... hello. I am totally blind is there loop holes or anything that would permit me to move to the uk as a disabled person? from what I have been reading on the internet one just can't move you have to work, or know family from there, or have a gf, from there. is this all correct? I have blind friends from the uk the services fore the blind are better down there, your health care is better over there as well. thanks Hank ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK hanksmith5 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32932-totally-blind-person-moving-uk-us.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32864-settlement-how-long-has-partner-lived-uk.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:45:04 GMT Hello

I'm in the process of putting together my wifes application for the settlement visa (SET(M)). On page 5 of the application, it asks about her partner (me) and asks "How long has he lived in the UK?"

I was born in the UK - Im British. I'm 38 years and 8 months old. But we met in Australia in 2001 and lived overseas together for about 6 years. We came back to the UK together at the start of 2008.

So do i say i have lived in the UK all my life at 38 years and 8 months or for just nearly 2 years since we arrived back in the country?

Hmmm.
Many thanks for your help guys
Brad ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK chosmith http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32864-settlement-how-long-has-partner-lived-uk.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32846-taking-your-pet-uk.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:03:14 GMT Hello all, Has anyone taken their pet with them to the UK? We are following the PETS scheme (through DEFRA) to avoid quarantine.....our dog has... Hello all,

Has anyone taken their pet with them to the UK? We are following the PETS scheme (through DEFRA) to avoid quarantine.....our dog has passed the required tests and has recently been cleared to travel after the 6 month waiting period. We are now at the state of booking our flights and want to make sure that my husband and I are on the same flight with her. Our only route options would require flying on Virgin Atlantic or Delta--has anyone had their pet fly one of those? Also, which airport seems to be the best (Manchester, Gatwick or Heathrow)? Any advice is much appreciated! ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK laffylou http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32846-taking-your-pet-uk.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32780-anyone-used-global-visas.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:09:10 GMT Has anyone here used Global Visas to assist with applying for a UK spouse visa before? If you have, what was your experience with them? Has anyone here used Global Visas to assist with applying for a UK spouse visa before?

If you have, what was your experience with them? ]]> Britain Expat Forum for Expats Living in the UK GoldDragonFly http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britain-expat-forum-expats-living-uk/32780-anyone-used-global-visas.html