UK Visas and British Citizenship

This review came Kathryna who was switching from Tier 4 to a Spouse visa: I highly recommend 1st 4Immigration. Initially I was determined to work through the Home Office's rules and documents, but increasingly I found that the wording was confusing and at times contradictory. Jules and Sebastian at 1st 4 Immigration were very helpful even from the first email, many times going out of their way to answer my questions and alleviate my concerns. The expertise offered by them provided a calm and guiding hand during my visa application process -- if you are still unsure about whether to use their services, I say it is definitely worth it. Here is a copy of Google review, which can also be found here:  https://goo.gl/maps/YLxSEPtSpYq     Although we often say “switching” (and it even appears on some Home Office policies), it is not a legal term. It simply means changing a visa category while in the UK, as opposed to leaving the UK and applying abroad. Examples: switching from

Darren Seiver, applied from Australia for a Spouse Entry Clearance : Excellent service of the highest quality, professionalism, attention to detail and responsiveness. I initially contacted 1st 4Immigration to assist me with a UK Spouse VISA from Australia. Attempting to make sense of the Visa process was a daunting task and after an initial advice session my case was taken on board by Jules. I can't speak highly enough of Jules. Jules made a complicated process straight forward and after many questions and expert guidance throughout the process I achieved a successful outcome in the promised timeframe. Jules crafted an application that was complete in detail and which provided for the best chance of success. I highly recommend 1st 4Immigrations services and in particular their staff (Jules) who go the extra mile to achieve a successful outcome and I'm confident their services are well worth the investment in what can be a very stressful and confusing time. I look forwar

1 David is a British national and his wife is Indian, they applied for a spouse entry clearance from Qatar : Thank you very much 1st4immigration and Jules for steering us through a complex process.  Due to the country we live in it was harder than normal.  We also applied at a time when the home office website was changing - which presented some additional challenges. We also had difficult logistics to consider. He voulenteered to work during a weekend to resolve an issue with the website and keep us on schedule - above the call of duty - THANKS JULES.  The service was worth the fee.  We recommend 1st4immigration. Here is a copy of Google review, which can also be found here: https://goo.gl/maps/RLZQwgASZqC2   2 André applied for EEA unmarried partner: Me and my girlfriend applied for a Partners VISA through 1st 4Immigration and I think it was the best decision we made. The team was very knowledgeable of Immigration law, and prepared us in advance with a full list of

Susie, a New Zealand national applied for Spouse extension : 1st4immigration is an extremely professional organisation, whose advisers always respond to emails on the same day you write. They are knowledgeable, courteous and helpful. Thanks to them, I saved a lot of headaches and time by not having to sort through complicated government websites and related links, in order to get a visa by myself. It is virtually impossible to speak to government officials on the telephone to ask questions, so having an expert close at hand is both a comfort and a real time-saver. I highly recommend them. For individual advice or to make your application as successful please contact us:  info@1st4immigration.com  or visit our website, UK Spouse page:  http://ukspousevisa.1st4immigration.com/ Let’s start working on your UK Spouse / Partner application! 1st 4Immigration Ltd , authorised by the OISC, ref 200800152. We operate at the highest Level 3 of expertise. Office address: 68 King

Oktav, Turkish national applied for Spouse Indefinite Leave to Remain: Excellent service and very friendly staff. I felt very comfortable through the process of completing my ILR . They have also completed my FLR application two and half hears ago. It is very easy to deal with them and they made this stressful process very easy. I didn't have to think about the details in my busy business schedule as everything was sorted out for me bu 1st immigration. I do trust my visa applications to them as well since they have sorted out couple of applications for me already. I highly recommend their services and every each of the staff there. They are very friendly but highly professional. They know what they are doing. Here is a copy of Google review, which can also be found here:  https://goo.gl/maps/P3mzS3sLbQ22   For individual advice or to make your application as successful please contact us:  info@1st4immigration.com  or visit our website, UK Spouse page:  http://uk

A recent Daily Mail article here https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6196899/Couple-face-torn-apart-chef-facing-deportation-technicality.html told how a South African husband was refused Spouse visa extension (after initial 2.5 years). The reason was quite common: English language requirement which has to be at a higher A2 level. The South African gentleman had no idea the rules were changed in 2017. So, if your visa has been refused, what’s next? #1 Don’t panic, you won’t be “deported”. A term ‘deportation' is overused by the media completely out of context. Deportation is a legal term for a process used to remove foreign criminals. It is not used to split the law-abiding hard-working families because of a technical mistake in the visa application. #2 Don’t be scared of the letter telling you to leave the UK.   It is a standard letter that comes with all refusals that sounds scary “You now must make arrangements to leave the country”.It is computer-generated. Ke

Here is a copy of Google review, which can also be found here: https://goo.gl/maps/vxj7DLsGdix Merve, applied for Spouse visa extension. Merve also used our sister company Multi Travel Visas for her Schengen visas to Europe: Excellent service - prompt, professional and helpful. I worked with them twice and both services were great. I would definitely work with them again and strongly recommend to anyone. Special thanks to Sebastian and Jules! For individual advice or to make your application as successful please contact us: info@1st4immigration.com or visit our website, UK Spouse page: http://ukspousevisa.1st4immigration.com/ Let’s start working on your UK Spouse / Partner application! 1st 4Immigration Ltd , authorised by the OISC, ref 200800152. We operate at the highest Level 3 of expertise. Office address: 68 King William Street, City of London, London, EC4M 7DZ.

Lucy, a British citizen, and her American husband, applied for permanent residency (Indefinite Leave) , following our help with the initial entry visa in 2013 and subsequent extension in 2015. Here is a copy of Google review, which can also be found here:  https://goo.gl/maps/1FRg2YvsRjs 1st4immigration has supported my husband in successfully obtaining three spousal VISAs resulting in the final settlement VISA approved August 2018. 1st 4immigration have shown professionalism, attention-to-detail and empathy throughout the whole process. Their help has been invaluable in understanding the specifics of what documents to include and what the Home Office wants. It has been massively helpful to know we can rely on 1st 4immigrations expertise – it is so difficult to know whether you are actually reading relevant documents online or interpreting them correctly.  1st 4immigration has organised all forms and documents in preparation for our VISA appointment. We’ve also used the

#1 Most common - submitting “everything I have’.  Some payslips, a tax return, some savings plus a property deed for good measure. Surely, should work? It may sound logical to provide as much as possible, this is often a nightmare scenario for immigration lawyers and often a direct path to a visa refusal. Financial Requirement is strictly based on the ‘rules’ : what income can be used, how various sources can be combined and what documents are needed. We often say there is a 75-page office guidance just on the finances: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/636618/Appendix_FM_1_7_Financial_Requirement_Final.pdf  #2 Savings - it’s not £18,600 and not £16,000.  The real amount (for this purpose) is calculated using this formula: threshold you need to meet (such as £18,600) x 2.5 plus £16,000. If you are using savings alone, it would be £18,600 x 2.5 + £16,000 = £62,500!  #3 Employment -  the minimum is 6 months for the

Mark Harmer: Highly recommend this company to anyone wanting to get a visa. Completely stress free, and very friendly and always there if you have any questions. https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105793286954524158570/reviews/@51.5110747,-0.0866207,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m3!8m2!3m1!1e1?hl=en-US More reviews can be read here:  http://www.1st4immigration.com/testimonials.php For an individual advice or to make your application as successful please contact us:  info@1st4immigration.com  or visit  www.1st4immigration.com . If you are an Immigration Adviser or a Solicitor please visit our immigration Training and CPD website:  www.1st4immigration.com/training .

It is a common scenario in our practice: a British/foreign couple returning together to the UK (often with children) after living /working abroad. Most commonly from the USA, Australia/NZ or Asia. Although most our clients have been working there for years, they often find it challenging to find a job offer in the UK before coming back, meaning their non-British spouse/partner would find it difficult to secure a UK visa.  Here are top 5 solutions from our experience:  Option 1: Savings. This is most common. The couple needs savings of £62,500 held for 6 months. Can be in any currency or country. If your family want to help, they have to deposit money on your and/or your partner’s account. You have to wait for 6 months.  Option 2: British partner coming to the UK alone and working for 6 months.   This may not sound like a god option at first glance, being apart for 6 months, but it is a realistic option and it often ends up being the only option. 6 months may sound like a

Outstanding service. I Would 101% recommend 1st 4immigration. We have used their services from the very beginning of my 1st spouse visa application right up to the ILR, and I have no words that can describe how professional and dedicated the whole team is. Their communication was excellent. Promptly answered to all our emails, sometimes out of hours. They simply gave us greatest peace of mind. My Citizenship application is next, and I won’t think twice about using them again.  Massive thank you Natalia, Sebastian, Andre, Jules and Danny for making our experience smooth and stress free !  Rosette, Rwandan national. More reviews can be read here:  http://www.1st4immigration.com/testimonials.php For an individual advice or to make your application as successful please contact us:  info@1st4immigration.com  or visit  www.1st4immigration.com . If you are an Immigration Adviser or a Solicitor please visit our immigration Training and CPD website:  www.1st4immigration.com/

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