AboutEmoor Expertise I have been traveling almost annually in England or Scotland as a tourist for the last 25 years, so I know quite a bit about train travel, car rental, B&Bs, tourist discounts, standard tourist sites, good places to eat, pubs, prices, and things to do off
Several years ago, I had a friend from California who I met through the
internet. She wanted to move to Florida to find a job and she did. We finally
had a chance to meet and I was very happy I did because she's a great
person. Plus, I admired her courage for wanting to move to another state
because that's not a decision to be taken lightly. Anyway, I've recently become
inspired by my friend's relocation and I would like to move from Florida to
London, England. I've been to London many years ago and loved it. It left
such an impression on me that I made a vow to visit that beautiful city again
someday. But now, I don't want to visit London, I wish to relocate there for
many reasons. Aside from it being a beautiful city, I want to live there
because I like the people there and more importantly, I need a new job.
Currently, the job situation in Florida is deplorable. Jobs are scarce and
declining at an alarming rate. Fortunately, for my friend that's not a problem
because she is a lawyer and those jobs will always be in demand. I have two
college degrees in Graphic Design Technology, but I learned many years ago
that I don't have talent in it, despite having two degrees! LOL.
However, I have a lot of experience performing jobs that involve
administrative and clerical duties and I have an impressive resume to prove it.
Even if such jobs are not available, I will take ANY job, even if it means
sweeping the floor because I am desperate at this point. I've just been laid off
from my last job because it was an economic decision. It had nothing to do
with my productivity because I always gave 250 percent. They basically said,
"Sorry, it's nothing personal, just the times" speech. I would eventually like to
become a citizen in England and enjoy the benefits that go with it such as
national health insurance. My question is, do you know where I can acquire
information about moving and working in London? If not, do you at the very
least know where you point me in the right direction? Also, I'm considering
registering as a student to increase my chances. What do you think? Any
information you can provide me with will be most helpful. Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Julian
ANSWER: Here is a list from Wikipedia:
For those not married to a British citizen the requirements are:
at least five years legal residence in the UK
been outside of the UK no more than 90 days during the one-year period prior to filing the application.
indefinite leave to remain or equivalent must have been held for 12 months
the applicant must intend to continue to live in the UK or work overseas for the UK government or a British corporation or association.
the same language and knowledge of life in the UK standards apply as for those married to British citizens
All applicants for naturalisation must be of "good character". Naturalisation is at the discretion of the Home Secretary but is normally granted if the requirements are met.
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QUESTION: Thank you for your prompt response. One last thing. Is it advisable for me to
register again as a student to increase my chances?
Best regards,
Julian
Answer As a technical, legal matter, I do not know whether it would help for you to regiswter as a student, but I doubt it. However, being a student (or having a job, or both) could help keep you in England for a longer period of time and so -- at least indirectly -- it might be a good thing.
