Aww Mike, sorry to hear about your health probs, very similar here mate, sadly. :(
Photography Mike, i'm not your man for technical advice mate i'm purely a point and shoot bloke when it comes to photography.
As for the immigrants Mike, i think you'll find samx is the site champion on immigration he'll point you in the right direction should you need it, ;-) ha ha
Just PM me Mike, if i can help i will, ok!
Andy Mac