I was thinking the other day on the way to get groceries, how exciting this blog has become. If it's not one thing it's another. Moving to London has been a lot of things, but boring is not one of them! Always something goin on here.
So here's the latest. I told the head teacher at my school my current situation. I was so relieved afterwards. I was quite nervous of how they would react. I didn't really know what to expect, but they took it really well. They're very supportive of me, and upset that this is fouled up because Brent wrongly advised me in the first place. Together the head teacher and I wrote up a letter in support of me staying. She put in a lot of nice things about me, and are very concerned about losing me. It was very good to know how they felt and that they don't want to lose me.
So here's the latest. I told the head teacher at my school my current situation. I was so relieved afterwards. I was quite nervous of how they would react. I didn't really know what to expect, but they took it really well. They're very supportive of me, and upset that this is fouled up because Brent wrongly advised me in the first place. Together the head teacher and I wrote up a letter in support of me staying. She put in a lot of nice things about me, and are very concerned about losing me. It was very good to know how they felt and that they don't want to lose me.
I have made my decision that going to New York will be the best option for me. I have been advised that if I were to stay in country and appeal the home office's decision of the initial refusal, I will probably lose that. I would lose it because they based their decision by the law. That law is that you cannot switch from a Bunac visa to a work permit in country, you have to do so out of country. They would not reconsider that refusal.
What I would be doing in New York is apply for entry clearance, it's a separate thing than the above. That will probably be granted because I have a work permit, and teaching will be seen as a shortage occupation at that time, and I will have a letter in support from the school. There really shouldn't be any reason as to why I should be refused.
The slight downfall to this, is with everything to do with the government...nothing happens quick. There's a lot of bureaucracy and it could take weeks for me to get my answer. So I will have to wait weeks in New York. I'm going to have to tell the school that it will be likely that I will be away for 2-4 weeks, which isn't great. I hope they'll take that well, probably find a long term supply teacher, and I'll have my job back when I return to the UK.
So now I'm just praying for a quick (and positive!) answer back from the British embassy and in the meantime, looks like I'll be chillin in the big apple! I'm extremely excited to see Elyse, it's been FAR too long since we've seen each other, and waay too long since we've properly spoken. I'm looking forward to seeing family and all other friends in NYC. Let's hope this all goes as planned!!
The campaign continues...please support the campaign to keep me in London by your good thoughts and prayers!
Here are some photos to remember the good times! :)
2 comments:
Always informative - never boring. That's how Laskobaby rolls and with a big honkin Jamaican beer the good times just keep rolling.Once again a great selection of pics, plus 2 posts in less than a week I'm loving it!!Before you know it we'll be rockin The Big Apple!!!! Love ya Lots
Forget everything I said in the last comment...it's 2 weeks since the last update and I'm bummed out!I am immensely excited about seeing you soon in NYC at least then I won't need to read about what you're doing...Miss ya loads
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