Calling all Americans working in the UK......?

Question

How long could/does it take for a work visa to clear?

My girlfriend has applied for a work visa for the UK and we seem unable to get a clear idea of how long it will take to process.

She has been told by her solicitor (English) that there are no problems with her application and she is very elligible on the points system.

Answer 1

Check my question mate, im in the same boat, im trying to get my yank missus over and its a bloody nightmare! She was a degree, but apparently if there is a British person available who can do the job its hard.. why wouldnt there be? Its not like Americans have wings or webbed feet and we dont you know? :D

Anyway, long story short, its hard work an takes a long time to apply.. but its easy if your married... im not old fashioned though and i dont want to marry somone ive only known 3 years...

I thought this was 2007! er.. nearly 8.

Get married is the short answer mate.. im just scared too.. my dad said my mum went crazy once they got married! :D

Answer 2

calling all U.S Patriots? LOL

Answer 3

I suggest you contact me to discuss your situation. I am a UK immigration solicitor with 17 years experience of these types of cases. If your g/f applied for HSMP then the processing time is usually about 5-12 weeks. If she applied for a work permit (WP1 or WP2) then the processing time is usually 2-4 weeks. Sometime it is the solicitors fault for not sending the forms off on time or correctly completed.