Thank you everyone! Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, have been busy with my coursework. I was a little confused with the different feedback, but it's as I thought if not worse now. lol. That's what we get for not doing it in the first place, but things are always easier in hindsight. Never mind, I will be back in the UK before my visa expires to save us a lot of hassle and grief. Now I just need to sort out the dog again, and sell most of our things. So much fun.
You all have been loads of help, so thank you all again for weighing in and helping me!