UK IMMIGRATION ADVICE

Immigration advice consultation

If you’re thinking about applying for a UK visa, extending your stay or dealing with an immigration problem, it’s worth getting advice before you do anything.

Each visa has its own rules, documents and application process. Applying for the wrong visa, or without the right evidence, can lead to delays, extra costs or a refusal.

Our immigration advice consultation is for individuals, families and businesses who want a lawyer to look at their situation before they apply or decide what to do next. You’ll have a consultation with one of our immigration lawyers, and we’ll then confirm our advice to you in writing.

What’s included

A detailed consultation

One of our immigration lawyers will talk through your situation, your immigration history and what you need advice on. Depending on your query, this might cover your current visa, your family, your job, your finances or previous Home Office applications. We’ll pick out the rules that apply to you and anything that could cause a problem.

Your options explained

We’ll tell you which visas or other options are open to you. That might be a new visa, an extension, switching to a different visa, settlement or something else. We’ll also flag anything that could affect whether you qualify.

The documents you’ll need

We’ll explain what evidence you’re likely to need. That could include bank statements, relationship evidence, employment documents or proof of where you’ve lived.

An honest view of your chances

Where we have enough information, we’ll tell you how strong your application looks and where the weak points are. Our advice is based on the current Immigration Rules and what you tell us. No adviser can guarantee the Home Office will approve an application, but we’ll make sure you know where you stand.

Advice in writing

After your consultation, we’ll send you written advice summarising your options, the requirements you need to meet and what we recommend you do next.

Who is this service for?

A consultation may suit you if you:

• aren’t sure which visa applies to you
• want to check you qualify before you apply
• need advice on extending or switching your visa
• have questions about the money or documents you’ll need
• have had a visa refused
• are thinking about applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain or British citizenship
• are an employer looking for advice on sponsoring overseas workers
• want to understand how your immigration history could affect you

It’s also a good way to spot and fix problems before you submit anything.

If you only have a quick question, our One-Off Telephone Advice service may suit you better.

What happens after your consultation?

Once you have your written advice, it’s up to you what you do next. You can use it to prepare and submit your application yourself.

Or, if you’d like us to handle it for you, you can instruct us through our UK Visa Application Package, which covers preparing and submitting your application.