I want to move to London and get a job, but don't you need a visa to stay or to get hired? How does one accomplish this? Should I just move there? Any advice welcomed. Thanks!
202427
I think you have to get a visit get a job,then appy for visa. then you can stay there for however long the visa lasts.Some 3 months,6 months,1 year,3 year,6 years.
599113
Find a job in the U.K in your field of choice and move there. London is an excellent place to live and there are plenty of Americans that work and go to school there.  You can start looking for work and a flat or bedroom to rent online. Unlike in the states, jobs advertised online in the UK really are vacancies. There are several sites you can look to explore the UK job market. http://www.reed.co.uk http://www.totaljobs.com http://www.gumtree.com You can also chose to visit the UK first before you decide to move there. While on your visit, interview with employees and arrange for the necessary documentation you would need to work in the UK.
311598
Where exactly do you want to work.  You don't sound like a native English speaker, where are you from?  If you really want a job, I believe that it would be more productive to go to an employment agency or a recruiter.
550023
Each country has its own immigration laws.  Most require anyone, American or not, to have a valid reason for moving to their country.  Usually, a job is the biggest reason.  Line up a job and you will surely be able to move to that country.
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You will need to be sponsored by a prospective employer.  However, you will also need to educate yourself on the rules so that you understand the process.  I have attached two links which are a start.\n\nI recall reading an article a few months ago that employment visas are increasingly hard to come by, especially in the IT field.  If you haven't already, you might want to search out a forum where you can ask questions, as well as finding out who the amenable employers are.\n\nBeware that a lot of IT jobs, even the skilled ones, are being outsourced to Asia now.  You will want to make sure that the salary you are offered is sufficient to fund your lifestyle in the USA.  Remember, such things as healthcare cost much more than the UK, even with insurance.  The cost of dental care here is a sick joke in my opinion so if you do get a visa, make sure you visit the dentist before you move!  I'm not joking with this.  I didn't do that five years ago when I emigrated and now I'm paying for it, big time.\n\nBear in mind that costs of living are vastly different across the USA (more marked than in the UK).  You might earn $50-60,000 (more depending on your experience and education) in the Research Triangle area of central North Carolina.  That will give you a nice enough standard of living.  However, that salary in California's Silicon Valley would keep you in poverty.  Sorry if I'm teaching you how to suck eggs, but thought I'd throw in the extra info anyway.  When I moved here, the stuff I've mentioned came as a bit of a shock, even though I thought I was prepared for it.\n\nGood luck in your search.
240689
No if you go to England you won't get anything. England does what the US should do. When you get a new job the employer has to check to see if you are legal. Benefits for non-citizens? No way! I went to visit family in England and thought I might stay and work. Before I found out that I qualified for English citizenship through my mother there was no way to become a resident as an american. America is the only country in the world that puts up with this illegal nonsense. And to all the people who think they should stay.... you can argue all you want but illegal is illegal.
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By applying with some of the Recruitment firm that work on placing people there.\n\nGo to Google and type "Jobs in UK"\n\nI am sure it will give you links to different job site that have jobs in UK.... so then u can take it up from there.
102824
Check with your travel agency..they aren't exactly close to each other..!\n\n(seriously..I don't know. You have to apply for a working visa first !)
245746
You need a US company to send u a contract.\nIn order to get a work visa, you need proof that there is an employer in the US who is offering a job.\n\nMake the contacts, get the Job in the US and then go to the consulate.\nIf you get a student visa you wont be able to work.
305896
Yes, you need both a visa and a work permit, and it is not easy to get them, it usually takes time, a lot of time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
460839
I believe you can come on a business visa; you would have to stay here a number of years before you could get permanent residence, called indefinite leave to remain.\n\nYou can check out \n\nhttp://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/schemes_and_programmes/businessman.html? \n\nfor more details.\n\nBut get professional legal advice\n\nGood luck
205031
Technically you need a visa if you're going to be there longer than 2 weeks.  The truth of the matter is it is very hard to get a visa without first having a job there. The good news is you can live in Rome without any documentation (outside of a passport).  I did it there for 2 years (teaching English).  I have met people that have been there for 7 years without proper documentation.  The govt. realizes how beaurucratic the system is and they won't give you any problems unless you are doing something illegal.  If you can get the papers try, but if you can't and want to go there...go there anyways!
629846
Well - As far as I know, you'll have to apply for a work visa - could be a problem, as Au Pair visas are not too hard to get, while work visas are gettig more difficult..  I think you'll have to get the family you're working for to sponsor you.\n\nAs for the embassy - prob London - but depends on which area you live in..
460070
I used to be married to an American person and believe me it is not easy to just move here.  You can come here to work if you already have a job guarenteed, especially if it is in a shortage area, or if you are already the spouse of a British citizen.  In order to become a British citizen you have to have lived here for quite a while and be "naturalised" and also pass a citizenship test to show that you understand British history and culture.  There is no "green card" scheme.\n\nYep, everything is more expensive.  My American spouse and other American friends are always shocked and appalled at the price of fuel, houses, food, clothing, etc.
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You can't.  A British citizen can only enter the US for 90 days without requiring a visa issued by the US government.  Same as for a US citizen going the other way.\n\nTo get a visa, in both countries, you would normally need family in that country, a job or be going to school in that country.
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Monica V, will you please stop copy and pasting that, it's really annoying!\n\nSorry, right now to answer your question, I think the best thing for you to do would be to write to the London construction companies, I'm not sure, but I think a lot of the offices are located on Canary Wharf. Contact companies that you think you would like to work for, tell them what experience you have and try to sell yourself to them. Good luck with that. :)
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If you don't qualify under HSMP you may be able to get a job offer from a UK company and get sponsorship. If not try a student visa (although this will be expensive) or even a working holiday maker.\n\nHappy to give you more specifice guidance if you email me at Jessica.Stooke@Visalogic.net