Immigration to the U.K.

16 March 2008

A British Passport is one of the most coveted of all, as it entitles you to the most traveling freedom with its connections to the European Union andthe Commonwealth.

Moving to the U.K. is becoming increasingly more difficult as Home Office tightens up the borders. The points-based system introduced by the Border & Immigration Agency on Feb 29, 2008 is touted as the "biggest shake-up of the immigration system in 45 years."

These are some other useful sites in plotting your course for immigration to the U.K.

Americans Living Abroad
British Embassy in US
UK Visas
US Immigration Services

In addition you may find it useful to connect with people who have gone through a similar process or are currently doing so. One of the easiest ways to do this is through a forum that has been established for this purpose. When it gets challenging going through the immigration process it can help to realize that there are others to help you through.

Also, you may find some of the immigration "lessons learned" useful.