kenpom

Hi all,

Been a while since I posted an not sure if this is the right place to post but maybe mods could move if not.
A mate of mine (kiwi) 51 years old highly skilled ( phd) laboratory scientist is thinking of looking for a post in the UK. Has a couple of grand backup. He has a Scottish grandfather ( deceased). His partner ( common law long term) would want to come and she is 50 years old (UK grandparent) and would be keen to look for some work maybe even charitable work

Anyone know if the above could be a goer or just a pipe dream?

quoll

Looks like both would be eligible for an Ancestry visa given their UK born grandparents so quite a straightforward reality

Snap Shot

Can the OP and partner apply for their British Passports ? This is so that if they enter Britain they can look for work and not worry about any entry conditions being put on their NZ passports when looking for work or working.

I can't second guess the process of applying via the ancestry route but do they have/could they get the birth and death certificates of their respective relevant ancestors ? If they apply for their British passports then they will know what's involved. Although, if going to Britain to work with the correct immigration things in place for their NZ passport, then that's up to them.

kenpom

That's a very interesting one I wlil pass that on, thanks very much

quoll

They can't apply for British passports, they don't have UK born parents!!!!

Hazelnut

I'd recommend waiting until after the independence or not vote in a few weeks time before making any major decisions.

Gozit

They will be eligible for British citizenship after a total of 6 yrs living in the UK - 5 on ancestry visa, 1 ILR.

JRuss87

Not like its going to make a difference, if Yes wins, there won't be any overhauls to immigration for some time.

BritInParis

Not that it will but if the Yes vote goes through then the proposal is that Scottish citizenship will be able to be claim by grandchildren as well as children of Scottish-born citizens.

Nothing to stop them from coming in on ancestry visas now though.

formula

If Scotland votes Yes. It looks like they will have to work in Scotland only as they won't have a UK passport or have a claim to a UK passport if they only have Scottish heritage. They may be able to get a company to sponsor him on a Tier 2 (General) visa to work in the UK.

This article about Scottish scientific research being harmed by a Yes vote, may be of interest to him BBC News - Scottish independence: Academics say 'Yes' vote could harm scientific research

quoll

Some way down the track then, so in the meantime, Ancestry visa!

Gozit

Hazelnut

If the vote goes to the Yes camp our house will be up for sale as both of us have been told our jobs will go, along with thousands of others, as our employers will be relocating. It's a nice house

Leither

Who is your employer?

formula

Apart from all the UK government jobs i.e. Student Loans? Take your pick

Scottish firms prepare to get out before vote as exclusive poll reveals giants worth billions on verge of fleeing | This is Money

Endura boss: I'll move part of company out of Scotland if there's Yes vote | Herald Scotland

Cardiff Business Council targeting Scottish firms to move to Wales in event of independence Yes vote this September - Wales Online