so i spoke to the immigration lawyer today.

and she said permanent residency is no problem, and even if i lose my job it's really easy to transfer my 4 year work visa to a new employer. and it might even be FREE for them (apart from legal expenses, which i'll cover)

so i've got some things to arrange, and i'll get the ball rolling.

:/

it's really fucking expensive, but what do i care...i'm looking at being here for at least the next 5 years anyway :) unless kate beckinsale turns up in an airship and kidnaps me in order to aid her leather clad lupine fight.

that's unlikely though.

shame :(