check out the IDI on Visit Visas ! You'd be suprised how complex visiting the UK can be. Haha, been there done that!! I combed through this for an hour or two looking for relevant issues that I would face. :) I wish there was an indication of what their suggested amount to have saved up before ...
visit visas are for tourists. As a non visa national you can visit for upto 6 months for a holiday . This is the rule . there is no way round it you can not work without a visa . The same as it would be for me if I wished to visit the US . Come for a holiday if you decide you want to be togther you ...
You are not allowed to work. The visitor stamp says "no work", not no work for UK clients. Visitors are not allowed to provide services. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/policyandlaw/immigrationlaw/immigrationrules/part2/ http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/IDIs ...
The option available to you, even in the new scenario, has already been mentioned - general visitor . Yes, this is why I changed my scenario on the first post. I am not seeking employment in the UK. If possible, I'd prefer to work for my American clients while living there so that I can wire money ...
Because my overall objective has changed, I'm bumping this up in hopes that someone can help me with my new scenario. I'm really interested in good opinions and very appreciative of legitimate replies!
I am a US citizen who wishes to temporarily relocate to the UK for just less than 6 months. My Russian girlfriend will be entering University for a 12 month program starting in October and I'd like to live with her for 5.5 months starting in October. I am 31yo white male. I do not have any recent ...
At last! Have a look at Tier 5. There are temporary schemes that you may be interested in. If you have not lived together for two years as unmatched partners you would not meet the requirements of the immigration rules to come to the UK as your girlfriend's unmarried partner. Apart from that there ...
The rules require that you and your girlfriend have been living together in a relationship similar to marriage for two years. Have you? Which rules? We have been dating for more than 2 years but sadly have not lived together for much of that time. You say your girlfriends course will be one ...
Wow, I set off a bomb! Okay, I totally hear you, no lies. I absolutely do not want any funny business at all nor do I want the chance of never being allowed to come back into the country. My gf knows friends who have done exactly what I was slyly suggesting. When she brought it up as an option, I ...
I was thinking about not applying for a visitor visa for the reason you stated: it would be a tricky road. I would arrive on UK shores as would any person taking a vacation. When I give them my info, I would give them my ticket to the UK. If they ask for my return, I would tell them I'll be ...
It appears that getting a work visa is going to be next to impossible for someone in my position so I think unfortunately I will dismiss this idea for now. Our only other option is me visiting as a tourist. I can be in the UK for up to 6 months out of a 12 month calendar year. Thus, i could be there ...
Thank you for all the replies! Why don't you start applying from the US itself. You can line up some interviews for yourself and then take a flight down to the UK and see how these interviews go. Finding a job in the UK is as tough (if not more) as it is in the US right now for a lot of job ...
In doing more research, I have come across even more discouraging information. It appears that even to qualify for a work visa, I must show my bank account balance and paystubs to prove I can support myself. Is this also true even if I get a sponsor? I was informed that students in the US that were ...
Thank you for your advice! I did look at the border agency website to get details on how to get a visa and it looks quite difficult. You mentioned my details are scant, but I'd like to know what other information I should provide. My employment history as a web designer is at least 7 years ...
I tried calling the US Embassy in London but it appears they only help British citizens trying to visit the US and not the other way around. Is there someone in the US I should contact instead?
I'd really appreciate any advice you can provide me. Thank you.
***I am updating this initial post because my goal is now different but related.*** I am a US citizen who wishes to temporarily relocate to the UK for just less than 6 months. My Russian girlfriend will be entering University for a 12 month program starting in October and I'd like to live with her ...
