What steps do I (a US citizen) need to take to reside permanently with my boyfriend (a UK citizen) in the UK?

You need a spouse visa. Your husband has to support your application by having a job and the required income in the UK and suitable accommodation. He needs to earn at least 18,600 a year plus extra money for each child you have.

You need this visa before entering the UK, you can't change from a visitors visa to another. Look here: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

You can enter the UK as your husband's spouse and then apply for leave to stay.

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