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[pleiades]

I have a rather specific question that I am having the hardest time finding answers to

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[jenever]

ugh, that is one thing that always pisses me off about job postings for the embassies. you're supposed to already have legal work status in that country.

i have no advice for you, but i don't think there's any special way around it unless you 'know someone' if you get my drift. good luck.

[pleiades]

It all seems so needlessly roundabout and confusing! And sadly, the State Dept. is one of the few places I don't know someone...

Thanks!!!

[crayolaab]

I have a friend who used to work there, I can try to ask her.

Lots of Americans have the right to work in the UK for other reasons though so they don't have to apply for a work permit. Good luck!

[pleiades]

That would be awesome if you could. Despite my familiarity with US immigration requirements I'm completely confused by the UK visa process.

Thank you!

[ahistorical]

A lot of embassies employ local staff and advertise those positions in this manner. It means they don't intend to help you apply to get a work permit - you need to legally be able to work in the UK already *before* applying for this job.

[pleiades]

I know, I just thought this one may be different as it requests a USC with some specific requirements.

[ahistorical]

while it may specify you need to be an American citizen, does it specify you can't be a dual citizen? If not, they are probably fishing for dual citizenship holders and the spouses/family members of Americans who are already working in the UK.

[pleiades]

No, but it requires a high security clearance which is extremely difficult to obtain as a dual citizen.

[emmala]

you might want to post this to the brit_americans community there are lots of questions about jobs there and someone probably has had a smiliar experiance. they can probably give you specific details as to who to call.

[comraderadmila]

I know that this is a relatively old posting and a reply is probably irrelevant now but having been in a similar situation I can comment on what experience I had