New 5 star Google review about our UK visa services - successful appeal on a Spouse entry visa for a Nigerian husband of a British citizen.

By 1st 4Immigration - #1 UK Immigration Experts -
“Following the spousal visa refusal, I'm delighted that I came across 1st 4Immigration. From day one of meeting Daniel, I was reassured that our case can be overturned. Daniel advised me of the options available and recommended the best route for us to take, giving me step by step of what to be expected along the way. He also pointed out any associated risks i.e. delays, dismissal, and suggested the measures he will put in place to minimise any risks. This was fantastic and I felt as confident as ever. 

Throughout the appeal process Daniel handed our case professionally, and used due diligence which helped identify the Home Office’s inadequate process and miscommunication. I was always informed of any new development and actions he was looking to take. Although our appeal was managed by Daniel, he ensured I was comfortable with any actions taken beforehand. 

During a tough time like this, it's vital to have an experienced, professional, understanding immigration lawyer to take off the hassle of dealing with the Home Office, and putting us on the right track. This is what we got from Daniel. Now my husband is in the country with me and our new baby girl who was born last month :-)

The only regret I have is that I didn't come to 1st 4Immigration for the first application, but hey, we live and we learn :-) 

Thank you to the team and special thanks to Daniel for the effort and dedication that was shown throughout.” Beatrice, British national

In this case we helped our client to successfully appeal against Home Office’s decision to refuse her husband’s Spouse Entry Clearance visa in Nigeria.

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. 

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