Menu
Expat.com
Joanne_UK

@Joanne_UK

Member

Canadian expat in England

Forum

24 posts

About me

Canadian

Lives in Stockport

Speaks french, english

Registration: 27 September 2008

Activity

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
12 years ago
Adammccall

American looking for place to stay in Europe by Adammccall

Hi Everyone! I am a 24 year old male from North Carolina relocating to Europe in 10 days and need some help finding a place and settling in from some good samaritan over there. About myself: I have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and some ...

Joanne_UK

I'm not sure you really though this through. You cannot just move to another country with a passport , you also need a visa! You first need to decide which (Italy?) country you want to go and apply for the correct visa (if you want to work you apply ... Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

5 good reasons for living in England by Julien

Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in England, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien

Joanne_UK

1- The number of holidays I have each year (a lot more than in Canada). 2- Winters are not too cold. 3- Pubs/historic buildings/culture 4- The right of way (walking in the country) 5- The proximity with other European countries and one good reason ... Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
12 years ago
eqizelle

Trying to find a job by eqizelle

Hello!! I'm mexican, just arrived to London one week ago and I'm trying to get a job, I just have my permit has a turist, can some of you tell me how can I start or where please?

Joanne_UK

so you want to work illegally ? not a very good idea :rolleyes: Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
12 years ago
eqizelle

Trying to find a job by eqizelle

Hello!! I'm mexican, just arrived to London one week ago and I'm trying to get a job, I just have my permit has a turist, can some of you tell me how can I start or where please?

Joanne_UK

Unfortunately you are not allowed to work on a tourist visa ! If you would like to apply for a work visa you will need to return to your country to apply for one. Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
12 years ago
sirmikealot

US resident with US/UK citizenships looking to move to England by sirmikealot

New member here and looking for some help for some possible future plans. So I'm going to start with a little back story. I was born in London and lived there for 5 years. I moved to the US because of my dad's business and have been living here for ...

Joanne_UK

Hi Michael, As you are a British citizen you will not require any work visa so that make things more easy for you ! My advice would be: Before moving to England save as much money as possible as you will need it, London is very expensive ! Get your ... Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
12 years ago
RoxyLee

Do I need to apply for dual citizenship for my two year old. by RoxyLee

Hi My daughter was born in SA and her father is British so she qualifies for both citizenship. If I get her a British passport do I need to apply for dual citizenship for her? If so how? Also we are returning to SA for a holiday, if I get her the ...

Joanne_UK

Dual citizenship just means that she is the citizen of more than one country. As long as SA allows her to have another another passport (citizenship, some countries do not allow that) than all you have to do is to apply for her British passpor (that ... Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
13 years ago
oochie126

inquiry by oochie126

good day! i applied online for work, and now my application is on process, they already sent a job offer.. actually i applied in 2 companies.. John sisk and Son contractor/ sisk contractor and Caesar hotel. what can you say about the two? and what ...

Joanne_UK

Did you go through and interview and have you met them? If not, it is very likely to be a scam because no real business would send a just offer before meeting you in person. Also £6900/ month is very very high (that's £82800) and the average wage ... Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
13 years ago
djbrandonfilmore

Moving to UK with my gf who holds Dual Citizenship. please read... by djbrandonfilmore

So, here is basically whats going on. My girlfriend was born in essex and moved to the US at age two. She still holds citizenship. We were wondering what steps we need to take to get our move in forward motion. I, myself, am an american citizen. Is ...

Joanne_UK

You definately require a visa if you want to move/live/work in the UK. You need it before moving to the UK. You need to have lived together for at least 2 year to apply for a civil partner visa. If not, you should consider getting married as ... Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
13 years ago
tan 26

Traveling to England as a visitor, and then staying there woorking by tan 26

Hello :) I'm a Mexican who lives in Mexico city, I would like to visit England without applying for a visa and I know that as a visitor I can do it. But once I get there I would love to apply for a job. Is that possible?? Here I studied English ...

Joanne_UK

Hello :) I'm a Mexican who lives in Mexico city, I would like to visit England without applying for a visa and I know that as a visitor I can do it. But once I get there I would love to apply for a job. Is that possible?? Here I studied English ... Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
13 years ago
tonyjoh

Secure a Job in UK (Before the Move) by tonyjoh

Hi friends, I am a Indian here on this forum. I've looked at many posts here. I've spent years wanting to expat to Europe. Yet, I'm curious about bloggers who actually had solid employment before they made a move to UK. I have a B.E Electronics ...

Joanne_UK

ok so you will be here on a student visa and entitled to work up to 20 hours a week. It is not my line of work but I can see quite often job offers in sales. Normally working in sales means a basic salary + bonus (where most of your pay comes for ... Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
13 years ago
tonyjoh

Secure a Job in UK (Before the Move) by tonyjoh

Hi friends, I am a Indian here on this forum. I've looked at many posts here. I've spent years wanting to expat to Europe. Yet, I'm curious about bloggers who actually had solid employment before they made a move to UK. I have a B.E Electronics ...

Joanne_UK

Hi Tony, Do you have a EU passport or have you applied for a work visa already? The job market is very difficult at the moment, it is very rare to be able to secure a job before moving to the UK. Only people with highly desirable skills might be ... Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
13 years ago
paolaS

Want to work in England by paolaS

Hey there^^,, I´m from venezuela and I have a question, is it easy for latinamerican people to find jobs in uk? I was thinking in maybe go there for a year for gain a new experience and improve my english but in the web pages I had look for jobs ...

Joanne_UK

Hey there^^,, I´m from venezuela and I have a question, is it easy for latinamerican people to find jobs in uk? I was thinking in maybe go there for a year for gain a new experience and improve my english but in the web pages I had look for jobs ... Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
13 years ago
Julien

Opening a bank account in England by Julien

Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in England ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in England ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...

Joanne_UK

Hi Julien, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in England ? It can be if you do not have the required documents Which documents are required to open a bank account in England ? ID with photo such as passport / Driving licence + ... Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
13 years ago
ECS

standard UK redundancy rules? by ECS

I'm working in Iceland for a company that's owned by a British company. All the management is in the UK and we're currently going through some restructuring that has resulted in people being laid off. It's going a bit strangely and I'm wondering if ...

Joanne_UK

Hello, there is no standard notice, it all depends on your contract. For example, I have to give 3 months notice if I want to leave to they have to do the same but then depending how long you have work. They also could put you on garden leave which ... Read More

Joanne_UK replied to a thread
13 years ago
cdnbassjunkie

HELP! Where to apply for National Health?? by cdnbassjunkie

I know, I am not an expat, but I am having quite a hard time finding information regarding our unique situation. Our History: He is a Canadian born, England raised. Dual Citizen. Living in Canada for the past 10 years.. I am Canadian, our small ...

Joanne_UK

I know, I am not an expat, but I am having quite a hard time finding information regarding our unique situation. Our History: He is a Canadian born, England raised. Dual Citizen. Living in Canada for the past 10 years.. I am Canadian, our small ... Read More