How do I obtain a work visa?
You need to get a work visa BEFORE you travel to the UK. You cannot adjust your status while in the UK. Because of the current economic situation, they tightened the rules for work visas on April 1st making it MUCH more difficult to get a visa There are 4 ways for an American to get a work visa: * Apply on your own for the Tier 1 visa. It’s points-based and does not require a job offer or company sponsorship. You either have the points or you don’t. It takes about 3 months from the time you apply to receive your visa and it’s valid for 2-3 years, then renewable if you meet the salary requirements http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin… * Have your US employer transfer you to their UK office – fastest way to get a visa, can normally be processed within 8 weeks * Find a UK employer willing to sponsor you for employment. But they would need to prove that they advertised the position
