My advice to you is to just do it. I did the same when I was 18 but in the other direction (orem, utah to manchester uk). I just went there w/o a high school diploma or college education - but with a good dose of real world experience - and kept applying for jobs until I found a place that could hook up a work permit for a skilled tech worker. I eventually got a 6 year work permit and loved every minute of it. As it was a "council job" they even payed for my OU courses! I actually had indefinite leave to remain but I lost that as I have not gone back in over 2 years (I have been back in utah almost 3 years now). Essentially - if you have confidence in yourself and your skills you WILL make it work.