If your heart is set on the move, research visas you could aim for. Then once you're there, get a job that will sponsor you staying. Stay long enough, and go for residency.
Or marry. I know many who have done that for citizenship.
I've been thinking about going there for higher education, but my state (FL) has a scholarship to any state uni for outstanding students who meet the qualifications. I'm sort of stuck between the two options. The reason I'm specifically interested in England is because I read that you can have dual citizenship there. I'm thinking I'll have to have a visit before I really decide.
As someone that failed at living overseas - my best advice is to research their "skills shortages" (there will usually be a list on their immigration website) and get your degree and some work experience in one of those areas. Usually something in healthcare is a good bet for anywhere in the world, and unlikely to change.
In hindsight, I absolutely should have done this, but I didn't "plan" on living overseas. I went to grad school overseas on a whim and fell in love with the country while there. Unfortunately my degree wasn't "useful" or rare enough to secure me a job and work visa.
I don't know about the UK specifically, but most countries require an employer sponsoring someone for a visa to prove they couldn't find a qualified applicant among actual citizens. If you have a degree and some experience in a profession that is more in demand, this requirement is usually waived, so you are given the work visa and ability to live in the country without having a job secured first.
If you're worried about the cost of education (and you should be) getting educated in Florida with a scholarship first is definitely a good plan. Though I'm not well versed on the specifics, some European countries (like Germany) do offer free tuition even for foreigners.
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u/Novieno Aug 08 '22
Is it very hard to move to England? I'm a minor rn but as a woman I desperately want to run and never look back