Elise AbroadNov 20, 20214 minFrequently Asked Questions: Moving and Living AbroadI 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 AbroadFeb 1, 20215 minThe Definitive Checklist for Moving to the UKAs 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 AbroadJan 10, 20215 minHow I got my ILR Settlement Visa Approval in the Midst of a Global PandemicThe process to get a visa approval is stressful at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic.
Elise AbroadNov 16, 20203 min6 Things to Know About Getting a Job as an US Expat in the UKUnless 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 AbroadOct 10, 20206 minThe Truth About Mental Health and Living AbroadI'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 AbroadSep 3, 20205 min4 Different Types of UK Visas You Can Apply ForOne 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 AbroadAug 11, 20204 min6 Tips on How to Pass your Life in the UK TestI'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 AbroadJul 17, 20204 min5 British Sitcoms to Binge WatchOne 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 AbroadMay 28, 20202 minUS to UK Language Cheat SheetWhile it's true that we technically speak the same language, American English and British English are vastly different in a lot of ways.
Elise AbroadMay 16, 20206 minMy Visa Process - Fiance VisaThese 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 AbroadMay 15, 20206 min10 Key Things You Should Know Before Moving AbroadAs 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.