We want to work and study in Edinburgh, UK; how do we do this?

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We are Americans. My wife wants to study at the University of Edinburgh.  I want to work in IT and/or teaching IT in Edinburgh.   How does she get a student visa and I get a work visa in the UK?  Also how do I find a job in Edinburgh, which I heard is difficult?

Andrew H · Accepted Answer

I'd normally say that it's difficult for non-EU citizens to get a work visa here, but we have an absolutely massive shortage of skilled IT people here so you might actually have a chance (I work in IT in Glasgow and can tell you it's a colossal problem for all IT companies here).

Your wife shouldn't have any problem getting a student visa if she has a place offered by Edinburgh Uni.

As the other answerer said, the UK Border Agency website is probably the place to start...

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/

Georgia · Answer

UK boarder agency website tells you how to apply/qualify for visas. Highly unlikely you'd be able to get one.

Edinburgh university website has criteria for applying for a place.

Jodi Robertson · Answer

Don't come to scotland. It's horrible. I want to escape.

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We want to work and study in Edinburgh, UK; how do we do this?

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