Hi there, I am an American who recently married a Welshman and despite two years of research, remain confused with the process for working in the UK. I have sent my passport away for the name change, as was directed by the UK bureau as they informed me I would need to do this before obtaining my marriage visa. Once i apply for and am ideally granted this visa, am I expected to also apply for a NI number, do i not need one or am I automatically given one? This is one aspect about the transition that remains ambiguous on every website. Thanks!
2007-10-21 10:08:42 · 4 answers · asked by rebecca_bresler 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
You need to apply for a national insurance number, every British citizen gets one automatically on their 16th birthday. This allows you to work and to pay taxes!
Congratulations on getting married!
2007-10-21 10:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mama~peapod 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your problem is very easy to fix.
You need to phone up and ask for an interview with your local Jobcentre Plus office which you can arrange by calling 0845 600 0643 between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. You need to bring along proof that you are eligible to work in the uk, full details are provided in sources.
Upon validating your spouses visa details which should be done at your interview, you will be issued with a temporary number which is immediately usable by your employer.
Your permanent number will arrive shortly afterwards.
2007-10-25 05:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by Twilight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should contact the US embassy or consulate nearest you. They should have some good tips. If not, I'm sure there must be a yahoo! group for ex-pats.
2007-10-21 10:20:43 · answer #3 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try this group: http://uk-yankee.com/
And this website: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1018721067257
Women are not -required- to change their surname in the UK, I'm not sure what you're on about there, but it's done now.
2007-10-21 10:52:23 · answer #4 · answered by BeenThereDoneThat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋