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Frequently Asked Questions: Moving and Living Abroad
I get a lot of questions about my choice to move to the UK, and I figured it would be easiest to compile my answers all in one place.
Elise Abroad
Nov 20, 20214 min read
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The Definitive Checklist for Moving to the UK
As if the idea of moving halfway across the world wasn't stressful enough, there are loads of "life admin" bits that go along with it.
Elise Abroad
Feb 1, 20215 min read
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How I got my ILR Settlement Visa Approval in the Midst of a Global Pandemic
The process to get a visa approval is stressful at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic.
Elise Abroad
Jan 10, 20215 min read
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6 Things to Know About Getting a Job as an US Expat in the UK
Unless your visa is a work-based one, or you plan to be a lady (or gentleman!) of luxury, you're going to need to tackle the job market.
Elise Abroad
Nov 16, 20203 min read
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The Truth About Mental Health and Living Abroad
I've written and rewritten this several times. I've put off writing it for months - and with World Mental Health Day today, I've run out...
Elise Abroad
Oct 10, 20206 min read
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4 Different Types of UK Visas You Can Apply For
One thing I'm often asked is how to know which kind of visa to choose when you're hoping to live in the UK.
Elise Abroad
Sep 3, 20205 min read
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6 Tips on How to Pass your Life in the UK Test
I've been fearing this test for years - The LITUK test is a 24 question multiple choice test, and you need to get 18/24 correct to pass.
Elise Abroad
Aug 11, 20204 min read
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5 British Sitcoms to Binge Watch
One of the easiest (and most enjoyable) ways to get a major dose of British culture is to binge watch the programs they have on TV.
Elise Abroad
Jul 17, 20204 min read
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US to UK Language Cheat Sheet
While it's true that we technically speak the same language, American English and British English are vastly different in a lot of ways.
Elise Abroad
May 28, 20202 min read
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My Visa Process - Fiance Visa
These are all of the pieces of evidence we included and steps we took to getting a positive decision on my UK Fiance visa application.
Elise Abroad
May 16, 20206 min read
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10 Key Things You Should Know Before Moving Abroad
As fun as it seems to live in Europe (and it IS!), there are a lot of steps to moving your entire life halfway across the world.
Elise Abroad
May 15, 20206 min read
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