How would someone go about getting a visa to live and work in the UK?
Answer:
If you wish to work in the UK, then the first thing you do, is to apply for a job. Once you have been offered a position, then the employer will apply to the Home Office for a Permit to Work. This is relatively easy, if you are a teacher because there is a shortage of teachers, especially in the London area. When you receive your Permit to Work, you can then apply for an Entry Visa. After you have worked in the UK for a period of four years, you can then apply for permanent residency.
You can apply for the job from America or you can obtain a visitor's visa and look for a job, whilst you are in the UK. The visitor visa will permit you to remain in the UK for six months.
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You have to have credentials for a position that cannot be filled either because of low number of applicants or qualified applicants. If you can secure employment, then you'll have a work visa that can lead to residency.
Or apply for a student visa, study, and you are allowed to work a certain number of hours with some visas.
Ask the British embassy in your area.
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