britishvixen21

Thanks Ann, im hoping once we get settled it will be easier, I think since 9/11 they have toughened up on Bank accounts, as that seems to be the hardest one to get. but the offshore account is ok for now ! I left the UK with literally nothing not even a bank account, so maybe its a little easier for ppl who left a bank account and such before they headed abroad.

louisasurreygirl

Thanks polarbearmum!
Actually I have already added hubby to my bank account - did so when we got married a year ago. We were in blighty for our wedding, so we got him added whilst we had the opportunity to go into the bank in person. they were okay about us living here, but yet still having our postal address at my parents over there! They just required his ID: passport, driver's licence and also they requested recent bank statements from the canadian bank account for further background checks so we already have my bank account exchanged to a joint bank account, and have a cheque book in both our names.

However, although this will help, I still am not convinced that they'll freely give us credit cards or loans/mortgages until we're properly set up in England and have a regular income in and out. It makes me wonder whether it'll be worthwhile me going ahead of him and getting a job so at least money is flowing into our account for a couple of months beforehand to make obtaining that all important credit a bit easier?

If you don't mind, I would be really grateful to hear how your meeting goes with the mortgage advisor as it will give us some useful insight, especially what with the Northern Rock palava going on at the moment, I have a feeling that lenders might be extra stringent when dishing out the credit...
thanks again

louisasurreygirl

Will a letter from your new employers confirming salaries etc. help? This usually helps when opening a bank account, not sure in terms of renting - it at least proves you are working and how much you will earn....

Dorothy

In the nearly 30 years I drove in Canada, not once did I see a driver's licence which was restricted to automatic only. I've been licenced in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and BC, and my neice is licenced in New Brunswick. None of those places have manual or automatic restrictions unless it's changed in the 13 months I've been gone.

chris and farideh

Totally agree with NB on getting yourself on electroll, when we came back from Germany, we had such problem, we had our own property but in reality we didn’t exist, couldn’t do nothing at all, I had all my British credit cards, British bank account but none of the count, you can register I think at the end of Oct.

britishvixen21

Your right you wouldnt have seen one in Canada there are no restrictions, we are talking about in ENGLAND, they have restrictions on Automatic or Manual licenses, and they will only give Canadian License holders an Automatic license unless they can prove they took a manual one

chris and farideh

The restrictions would be for UK, in UK if you pass your test in manual you can drive automatic, but you can also go for test for automatic, but you are not allowed to drive manual.

louisasurreygirl

I wonder if it helps at all to be registered as an overseas voter before arriving back in England and then re-updating your details upon arrival? The form says it is used by credit reference agencies in any case as well so at least your name will pop up on a search... ?!?

http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/documen...roxy-Forms.pdf

PS: you would think moving back to your own country would be easy!

Londonuck

When we moved back it was like we'd never been away. Mind you we got work very quickly.

polarbearmum

Yes it is easier if you remain on the electrol role as an overseas. Of course this doesn't help us as my OH is canadian and not entitled to vote, but of course he is the one in f/t employment.

Good news though, we are approved for the rental property and without providing a guarantor or 6months rent in advance(well as far as we know yet).

Not sure about credit card yet, although my VISA is also my debit card. My OH has just received his card.

britishvixen21

What an awesome Idea, thanks so much!! I love this website!!

JAJ

He is entitled to vote, as a Canadian citizen resident in the U.K.

Alison33

Don't quote me on this as it has been some years since I tried to get some job seekers allowance. The rules used to be something like if you left your job voluntarily you had to wait something like 13 weeks before any monies were given and they also do a check on you to make sure that you have paid sufficient National Insurance Contributions to get covered by this.

When I applied they had trouble finding records of NI contributions and I had to then provide them with copies of all my P60's (lucky I kept every single one). You may find it quicker to get employment and be paid rather than trying to get job seekers allowance.

It used to be that if you got laid off or sacked you could sign on immediately. I don't know how it would work for someone returning to the UK. All the new immigrants here seem to be doing very nicely. I would suggest you check out the Department of Work and Pensions site and maybe ask the question there if you can. Try this link...
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/

All the best

jaygandhi8

Hi Guys,

I am into Software IT (SAP-HR) field with experience of 8-9 years . I am planning to move to UK and have a valid HSMP right now on hand .

Is it good to move to UK without getting a job on hand? With my field of expertise - SAP HR and the Market requirements and the amount of experience on hand, I am pretty confident, but I am not getting positive input from people there.

Please advise.

Thanks

Jay Gandhi

Danny B

With SAP experience you'll be laughing all the way to the Bank. Check on www.jobserve.com and you'll see the wages you can make in London.