UK Visas and British Citizenship

  We are pleased to confirm that Priority services are back for many visa categories, so you can get a decision faster. This applies to application inside the UK, such as switching to a different category, extension or settlement (Indefinite Leave).    Examples of eligible categories inside the UK: Skilled Worker visa (which replaced Tier 2 General); Health and Care Worker visa, Student visa (which replaced Tier 4), Tier 1 Investor and dependants of these. Plus, Tier 1 Entrepreneur Indefinite Leave (but not extension). Priority services cost more in Government fees: 5-working-day option costs extra £500 per person; 24-hour option costs extra £800 per person.    Priority services for visas for spouses and families of UK citizens have not resumed (yet).    Applications outside the UK: depends on your location, Priority services resumed in many countries for all visa categories including for spouses and families of UK citizens.    For more inf...

  #1 What’s going on in the lockdown? #2 My visa expires soon but I need to do an English or Life in the UK test, is anything open?  #3 My visa expires soon but I haven’t met the income requirement or was on furlough.  #4 I had to stay abroad longer than planned, will this affect my next application or settlement? What if my visa expired while abroad? #5 Is the new ‘Brexit’ Points Based System operating?  The answers:  #1 What’s going on in the lockdown? The immigration work continues, the UK authorities consider applications and issue visas. This work is done remotely, without facing a Government official, although this has been the case for over 2 years now. What did change due to Covid were the processing times: many applications take longer (but not all, we had some cases approved within days), plus there is no Priority services. Visa application centres in the UK are classed as essential services and remain open in the lockdown. Visa centres outside the UK ...

  We have moved all our training online!    We now offer OISC Level 1 course livestream on Zoom and Skype 26-27 January 2021.   It is a 2-day course, 10.00 - 16.00 with breaks. CPD 10 hours. Price £250+VAT. It is live training (livestream), where you can interact with the tutor and ask your questions. You can check the date and book here: https://www.1st4immigration.com/training/     Extracts from Description:   THE BASICS – CRUCIAL TO YOUR WORK! Covid-19 concessionary policies and links 2 systems of immigration law: UK law, European law and Brexit Types of visas: Entry Clearance, Visitor visa, Leave to Remain, Leave to Enter, Residence Permit, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), Indefinite Leave is not  indefinite’ ‘Settlement’ and 2 confusing meanings of this term Common question: Passport has expired, do I have to transfer my visa to a new passport? The answer is both Yes and No What is Switching? Common examples when switching is not allowed Wha...

    New five-star Google review of our immigration services! Abraham: I suppose we weren't the "easiest" of clients, as our nerves were shot for most part of the Visa process due to Covid restrictions. Jules helped us through all of this, and we got a  positive result in the end. Hats off to Jules Review link:  https://goo.gl/maps/efG2d1PHJwqtK8WQ6    We are here to help if you wish to talk to an Immigration Lawyer or to start the process of preparing your visa application. We work with customers worldwide via What's App, Skype, Facebook, email as well as in person at our office in the City of London.  The best start is  to book an online consultation on our website here . As always, a consultation fee counts towards our full service!    1st 4Immigration  is one of the most experienced UK immigration law companies, OISC - accredited at the highest Level 3. We have been in business for over 10 years, our OISC reference is 200800...