UK Visas and British Citizenship

  We are writing to update on the processing times for UK visas. At the moment, all categories in all locations are taking longer than normal. A full story is here, the Home Office is prioritising Ukraine Visa Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/visa-decision-waiting-times     Applying outside the UK:  The timing for family visas was recently extended from 3 months to up to 6 months. Unfortunate news for spouses and families of UK citizens. In most countries, you can purchase a Keep My Passport service and travel during that time (but not to the UK).   For work, study and other non-family visas, the processing time remains up to 3 weeks officially. Although we now see applications taking longer.  Priority services: suspended in all locations. Only a limited Priority service remains for visitor visas.      Applying inside the UK:  Applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement) are taking up to 6 months. Sometimes sooner but often close to that.  Other application

For UK visas and also for other business needs, such as a bank loan. At 1st 4Immigration we have our own business plan service - for all businesses, whether you need it for a UK visa or for general business planning (including unrelated to visas). Start-ups and growing companies, trying to secure a loan from the bank or from investors.   How can we help? For UK visas: we are a one-stop shop, immigration lawyers and business plan writers under one roof! Advice + Endorsement + Business visa application.   For the funding from lenders (doesn't need to be focused on visa purpose): we help to put together a set of data, including a market research, a financial plan and forecast, and a marketing plan. We create made-to-order plans and adapt for a specific lender’s requirements.  Business plan for a fixed fee in 2 - 3 weeks!  We have successfully worked with businesses in IT and digital technology, engineering, manufacturing, food, health & beauty, nanotechnology, export/import. We h