Moving abroad to be with my sos

[schneeblylove]

Hello everyone!
My boyfriend and I have been together for a year now and despite the distance the relationship has been wonderful. I am graduating with a bachelors degree in rehabilitation in May and my boyfriend just got into a great business program in York, England. He has been living in Leeds all year and I have been living in Dallas. Since my boyfriend will be in the program for 3 years, I was thinking about working abroad after I graduate. I have tons of experience in the disability rehabilitation field and need advice on how to find a job in the yorkshire area so that I can be closer to my boyfriend. I've done research on work visas quite recently but also know that immigration laws are going to be a lot more strict for the UK in the near future. I need advice on places to find a job and how to do it. I know I can't look for a job while in the UK because of how the work visa laws work. Any additional information on programs that will sponsor my work visa would be great. Also any advice on how to use my U.S degree to my advantage would be excellent.

Thanks

[Hollandia]

One thing my SO was asked of in UK was this. I would recommend doing it if you are seriously wanting a job in UK.
https://www.naric.org.uk/NARIC/Default.aspx
The one you want is the statement of compatibility. Once you have it (warning it is not free), you can put as an attachment to your CV when you apply online.

You are allowed to apply to UK jobs while you are still in USA. You start with somewhere like Reed or Monster UK. It is very hard to find a company that will sponsor you unless you have a skill a UK Citizen would not have. Your best bet is to contact some recruiters in UK that specialize in your field. It might help to mention you do not need relocation assistance.

https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/contract...&fulltime=True
https://jobsearch.monster.co.uk/?re=nv_gh_gnt1147_%2F

We found his job in UK while in NL by applying online. If your SO makes enough money would he sponsor you as a non married partner? Being able to work in UK on your own without a work sponsor would make a big turn in your favor in the job market.