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How a post on our blog helped someone to make right decision about their visa application!

"Hi, Thanks for responding to my e-mail. As my Visa application was yesterday morning, it was not possible to commit to your service but I must say that your online blog was VERY CRUCIAL in our decision making. My husband having been established a Limited Company in the UK only 9 months ago, we were unsure whether partial accounts would be acceptable even though he had surpassed the £18,600 financial requirement. What is funny is that we sought the advice of an expert recognised by the Home Office and she simply read to us the contents of the Home Office website that we were already aware of! Her interpretation of a FULL financial year was 12 months. She advised us against attending the Premium service with partial accounts and suggested using a postal service as that would buy us more weeks to get 12 months worth of accounts! Needless to say, my visa was approved in less than three hours, courtesy of clarification from your blog! So why I am telling you all this? I am going

New successful case and testimonial on extension of unmarried partner visa

"1st4Immigration provide a professional service which takes the stress out of putting together a visa application. We were returning customers for the partner visa and I imagine we'll be back in touch when it comes to the next application. Highly recommended." This came from  Kate , who applied for her partner's visa.  For an individual advice or to make your application as successful please contact us: info@1st4immigration.com  or visit     http://www.1st4immigration.com/ If you are an Immigration Adviser or a Solicitor please visit our immigration Training and CPD website:   www.1st4immigration.com/training   We have a weekend OISC Level 1 course as well as a Points-Based System course and we also have online training courses, including Online OISC Level 1 course and courses focusing on Spouse/Partner visas. All our training courses are CPD-accredited with CPD credit accepted by  OISC.  

New successful case and testimonial on Indefinite Leave (Permanent Residency) application for a Ugandan national who had a Discretionary Leave to Remain.

"Dear Daniel, Neil, Maggie and everyone at 1st 4 Immigration,   m y ILR card came through the letter box a few minutes ago, words can not express the joy and relief that my family and I are currentl y ex periencing. We have been dancing around the house. Thank you .   My journey to 1st 4 Immigration's offices was borne out of frustration not only with the amount of intertwining and complicated Border Immigration literature but by the numerous amount of professionals including Immigration lawyers who can hardly interpret these regulations. I completely failed to understand why I could not apply for my ILR as my (previous) solicitor of many years had advised as well as objected to a one day application. Finding 1 st 4 Immigration's website gave me profound confidence in contacting them and their prompt reply was unbelievable. They replied on the same day, they answered my queries immediately!   I was a little bit sceptical in confirming an appointment with them but as so

OISC Level 1 course, Saturday & Sunday 24th - 25th September 2016, City of London, from a practicing OISC-accredited immigration company.

Join us for this very informative and practical 2-day course at our office in the City of London!   UK Immigration Rules, visas, switching, visas for spouses and partners, what a great idea! O r perhaps you would enjoy learning about British Citizenship or Points-Based System, EU/EEA applications and European law?   1st 4Immigration Ltd is a practicing OISC-accredited immigration company, OISC ref F200800152, accredited at the highest Level 3. After many years of experience – and hundreds of successful cases – we are sharing our experience to help you to prepare for your OISC Level 1 assessment and accreditation or, if you are already practicing, to increase your knowledge.   TRAINING DATES:    24th - 25th September 2016 (10am - 4pm). To book please visit this page:  http://www.1st4immigration.com/training/classroom-oisc-level-1-course.php Unlike most traditional courses, ours is conducted using plain language and does not simply contain quotes from the Immigration Rules. We inc

New successful case and testimonial on Indefinite Leave (Permanent Residency) application for a Ugandan national who had a Discretionary Leave to Remain.

"Dear Daniel, Neil, Maggie and everyone at 1st 4 Immigration,   m y ILR card came through the letter box a few minutes ago, words can not express the joy and relief that my family and I are currentl y ex periencing. We have been dancing around the house. Thank you .   My journey to 1st 4 Immigration's offices was borne out of frustration not only with the amount of intertwining and complicated Border Immigration literature but by the numerous amount of professionals including Immigration lawyers who can hardly interpret these regulations. I completely failed to understand why I could not apply for my ILR as my (previous) solicitor of many years had advised as well as objected to a one day application. Finding 1 st 4 Immigration's website gave me profound confidence in contacting them and their prompt reply was unbelievable. They replied on the same day, they answered my queries immediately!   I was a little bit sceptical in confirming an appointment with them but as s

What is the difference between 5-year route and 10-year route as a Spouse or Parent of a UK citizen?

5 years and 10 years refer to the number of years a migrant needs to spend in the UK, in the given category, to qualify for permanent residency. So, in the 5-year route one needs 5 years and in the 10-year route twice more, ie 10 years. It means if you get a visa in this route, you'd need 5 or 10 years respectively from the date of the first visa. It does not relate to the number of years preceding to the first application in this route. When does each of them apply? 5-year route is for a migrant who is applying as a Spouse/Partner, or as a Parent, of a UK citizen under the Appendix FM and who is able to meet all the requirements. This is also known as application “within the Rules”. It means one can meet all the requirements, be it applying at the right place (ie switching from another category when it is allowed), meeting the Financial or English language requirements or otherwise.    10-year route applies to the applications under FLR(FP) category, as a Spouse/Partner or

New successful case and testimonial on Indefinite Leave (Permanent Residency) application for an Indian national who has spent 10 years living legally in the UK.

“Having lived in the UK for about 10 years as a student and then a professional, I have considered it   my home. So when it was time to apply for my Indefinite leave to remain on the basis of long residence I wanted my application to be perfect. I had planned in advance that I would use the services 1st 4Immigration as I had a wonderful past experience of applying for a Schengen visa from Multi Travel Visas (their sister company). My experience right from the beginning was very good as Daniel, my advisor, was very experienced in this type of application and always extremely helpful and prompt in answering any concerns that I may have regarding supporting documents and queries in the application form. I applied for the same day service at Croydon PEO and that same afternoon I received my approval letter. I would certainly recommend 1st 4Immigration as they are experts in such applications, their comprehensive and highly professional approach gives applicants like me confidence. I since

Fabulous testimonial for our Schengen visa services

"Harpreet / Sebastian, Many thanks for arranging the visas for my family & I. Super smooth process and you were very efficient." Cheers,  Rahul (Indian national) This came from Rahul who applied for himself and his family through us and was issued a multi entry Schengen visa for 2 years by the French consulate.  It is possible to obtain a French Schengen visa within 4 working days from the date of appointment for most nationals, such as South African, Thai, Filipino, Russian, Indian, Chinese and most others. We can also assist with the German and Portuguese Schengen visas. The good thing about applying through French Embassy is that they tend to issuer longer, multiple-entry, visas. Although you have to go through a very stringent process of application, you may have a visa lasting for several years.  Contact us at Multi Travel Visas: German Schengen visa:  http://www.multitravelvisas.co.uk/schengen-visa-germany.php Portuguese Schengen vi

A lovely testimonial for our French Schengen visa services

"Hi Harpreet, Thank you once again for your your help in organising Mikey's French Schengen visa and his previous German Schengen visas. As usual you gave a great service, excellent advice and were very patient with my many emails. We will continue to use your service and happily recommend Multi Travel Visas Ltd."  All the best, Rita (Portuguese) applying on behalf of Michael my husband (South African) This came from Rita who applied for her husband through us and was issued a multi entry Schengen visa for 5 years by the French consulate.  It is possible to obtain a French Schengen visa within 4 working days from the date of appointment for most nationals, such as South African, Thai, Filipino, Russian, Indian, Chinese and most others. We can also assist with the German and Portuguese Schengen visas. The good thing about applying through French Embassy is that they tend to issuer longer, multiple-entry, visas. Although you have to go through a very s