One of the aspects of US to UK immigration I’m asked about most frequently is the differences in recruiting and hiring. Overall, I think most Americans will find the process similar to hiring in the United States. …

We’re midway through Pride Month and as per tradition, corporations are schilling their rainbow-themed specials and flaunting their yassified logos on Twitter and LinkedIn. There was a time 10 plus years ago when companies voicing their support for social justice issues like gay rights was meaningful and even risky, but…

Another familiar tale out of America yesterday: twenty-one people, nineteen of them children, dead in another mass shooting. Many people waking up in the US are probably feeling a lot like I do: incredibly sad about the senseless waste of life and grieving for the families of victims, and angry…

One of the amazing things about our inter-connected world is the ability to engage with content creators in different countries. As someone who enjoys traveling and learning about other people, I personally love TikTok and Instagram as platforms where I can keep up with friends who live in other countries…

There is nothing more disheartening than passing the estimated decision date for your visa without receiving any communication. I had a delay on one of my three visas, and it caused me a tremendous amount of stress. Though you won’t find this information on the Home Office website, there are…

You’re fresh of the train, plane, or bus. You’ve been through passport control and you’ve unpacked your bags in your new flat, so now what? As a new arrival to Scotland, you may feel a bit like I did, excited, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do first in order to…

It wouldn’t surprise me if every person who moves to a different country experiences some form of culture shock. Regardless of whether you speak the language, every country has its own way of doing things. When I moved to Scotland from the US a few years ago, there were a…

Ever since moving to Scotland in 2017, I’m frequently asked by friends, friends of friends, and even friends of my mom’s hairdresser: “How can I do the same?” Let me preface this by pointing out that regardless of how easy and sexy influencers make it look, unless you have the…