Immigration and Visas

UK Immigration is pretty cut and dried, that is, simple and to the point, you don’t need a lawyer, you can do the paperwork yourself if it is straightforward (such as for fiance and spousal visas anyway).

• You can move to the UK to work if your UK employer gets you a work permit before you arrive.
• You can move to the UK if you have family that reside in the UK, relatives, spouse, fiance(e), as long as you can prove you will not need “welfare” support when you are here.
• Others who qualify to move may be the financially comfortable, asylum seekers, and refugees.

It is not simple to move to the UK, being American or speaking English does not entitle anyone to live in the UK. If it were so, the gates would be swarmed. As it is, they have enough immigration troubles.

The advice in these pages are not legal or professional advice, please confirm all information with the appropriate legal or government channels before taking action.

I would suggest to all those considering this move to do so following the rules. It is already very easy to enter this country, without making things more complicated by trying to beat the system. You could face deportation and be prohibited from taking up residence or visiting the UK ever again!

The UKBA website is very clear and helpful, with all of the requirements and forms necessary. Most people do not need a lawyer, it’s not complicated if you follow the procedure. There are always new immigration laws & rules. So if you’re looking for the latest & greatest, the info will be at the UKBA Website.

If you are the spouse or Civil Partner of a British Citizen you could acheive British Citizenship for yourself in a little as 3 years. If you have a question regarding Dual Citizenship, most of them can be answered at the Dual Citizenship FAQ.

If you have questions on how to qualify for British Citizenship and the different avenues to get there, you can check on the UKBA Website on British Citizenship.