UK Visas and British Citizenship

We had several positive Google reviews at once about our Schengen visa services: Jitda: I would like to thank Sebastian and his team for their excellent and very impressive service. Highly recommended for anyone who urgently needs the French visa (Schengen visa) as well as anyone who needs highly helpful, professional, efficient, and prompt service with honest, kindness and hassle free experience. Thank you very much for all your help and will definitely be asking for your service and help again. Sebastian: Highly recommended.... Lale: Excellent service, quick reply to emails. They had the earliest possible slots compared to other firms. Nitika: Highly recommended. The staff is really nice and handle everything very professionally. They quickly respond to any query that you have, whether be it on phone or emails. They guided me throughout the entire process and helped me in getting the right documents for my visa. Would definitely use their services again. Dehneez: Wond

Dear customers, We at 1st 4Immigration are taking part in a BBC documentary, called Who Should Get to Stay in the UK? Tune in to BBC2 at 9pm on Thursdays, starting from Thursday 13th June. We will be in Episode 3 on the 27th June, and it is our Senior Immigration Lawyer, Jules Motcho, on this picture (on the right). The programme follows people who are making various UK visa applications. Just like you, they have to meet the visa requirements (including Financial), prepare paperwork and then anxiously wait for the outcome. With so much controversy surrounding the subject of immigration, this programme aims to show how it really is to secure a visa to remain in the UK: a complicated, expensive and stressful process. It also sheds the light on our work as immigration lawyers, proving that immigration law is one of the most complex legal areas. We, immigrated lawyers, have to work hard and be alert to constant changes. Our Episode 3 features Spouse visa cases, including our

Dear  friends ! Our OISC Level 1 training is a bestseller! With the online version, you can download it on your computer and study in your own time. The course is great for you if: - you are preparing to take a Level 1 OISC exam and become an immigration adviser. - you are a practicing adviser or solicitor and wish to broaden your knowledge about other visa categories, such as to learn in detail about the Points-Based System. You will earn 16 CPD hours! - you work in HR; you are a business owner or a landlord and need to learn about how your employees or tenants can stay legally in the UK so that you don't face penalties. With over 10 years of experience, we designed this course to be of practical help! It's full of useful advice, explanation of how to understand Immigration Rules, where to find the information during a case and many case studies. Unlike most training other there, this is not boring coverage of the Immigration Rules, we tried to keep it as

  Dear customers of 1st 4Immigration and Multi Travel Visas, With over 10 years of working as a visa agency in London, we can help with visas for your business and holiday travels worldwide! Expert advice – very competitive fixed fees! FAST INDIAN VISA : Business visa can be done on same-day service; standard business/tourist visa – within 1 week. Indian visa is valid for minimum of 6 months, so you can apply well in advance! FAST CHINESE VISA:  3 - 4 working days. SAUDI ARABIAN Visa:  3 - 4 working days and we can also arrange the supporting documents from Chamber of Commerce. FAST RUSSIAN VISAS AND FULL SUPPORT WITH VISA INVITATIONS:  for business and tourism using express service or standard 1-week service. We have a Russian-speaking member of staff to process and read visa invitations. We also can arrange biometrics’ submission at our office in the City. OTHER COUNTRIES : travel visas to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, African countries, Australia and many others. We

When you are applying for your 1 st  Spouse visa, you need the most basic A1 level. This is true whether you are applying outside the UK or switching from another category inside the UK.  After the 1 st  Spouse visa you will need an extension. At this stage, after 2.5 years in the UK, you will need A2 level.  After that you could normally apply for a permanent visa, known as Indefinite Leave to Remain. This is where an even higher B1 level would be needed.  If you chose to have a Fiancée visa first, you need A1 level for this and then again A1 level when you get married and apply for your 1 st Spouse visa. In this case you meet the A1 rule automatically. Then you need A2 at extension and B1 at the permanent visa stage. The rules for Unmarried Partners are the same as for spouses.  We also have a very good post earlier on the confusion between A1 and B1 level when applying for “settlement” , as many spouses applying outside the UK are told – incorrectly – that th

Let’s make a perfect Business Plan! And surprise the UKVI visa officers with the research, preparation and knowledge of the  visa  rules. We prepare business plans for UK visa categories: Start-up, Innovator and Representative of Overseas Business as well for funding from banks and investors. Why choose 1st 4Immigration? OISC-accredited company at the highest level 3. 10+ years of experience & many successful cases despite business visas being a difficult category. Fixed fees and 2-3 weeks turnaround. How we can help: Business plan in 2-3 weeks!  Very competitive fixed fees.  Personalised plan based on UK Immigration Rules, such as creating jobs for settled workers. We don't use standard templates, we create our own plans.  We have successfully worked with businesses in IT and digital technology, engineering, manufacturing, food, sport events, health & beauty, consultancy, lifestyle, nanotechnology, marketing, export/import.

Dear customers of  1st   4 Immigration and Multi  T ravel Visas , Sooner appointments- officially accredited agency with French Consulate! We offer fast processing of Schengen visas for your travels, using special appointments reserved exclusively for only 10 accredited agencies in the whole of the UK (ours being one of the oldest covering last 10 years).  In most cases, we can provide an appointment in  next  few working days  and it takes maximum 1 week from then for most nationals. Biometrics aren’t always needed! If your previous Schengen visa shows  "VIS", you wouldn’t need to submit biometrics again for the next 5 years!  It means you can simply apply through us without travelling to London for biometrics. Just bring or send your documents to us and we’ll do the rest - quickly and efficiently.  Saving you time, hassle and most importantly, money! Schengen visas to Europe: We can assist with Schengen visa through France or Germany that allow trave

#1 How long can I be out of the UK?  #2 Difference between 5 and 10-year route?  #3 Does having a British child exempt from the Financial Requirement £18,600?  #4 English language: A1, A2 or B1?  #5 When to apply for British Citizenship: 3 or 5 years?  #1 How long can I be out of the UK? By far, most common question ever! You might have heard 6 month or 90 days or 6 months per year.  The ruth is: there is no rule. Each case is considered individually. The only rule is “you live permanently with your partner in the UK”.  In practice, with the new online application forms, you will be asked about your trips abroad and reasons, such as holiday or work.  It will attract attention if you spend more than 50% of your '‘visa time” outside the UK.  We recommend to go by the same rule as for work visas: 6 months per year and your main home has to remain in the UK.  If this affects you - please contact us for an individual assessment.  #2 Difference betw

Dear  friends ! Our OISC Level 1 training is a bestseller! With the online version, you can download it on your computer and study in your own time. The course is great for you if: - you are preparing to take a Level 1 OISC exam and become an immigration adviser. - you are a practicing adviser or solicitor and wish to broaden your knowledge about other visa categories, such as to learn in detail about the Points-Based System. You will earn 16 CPD hours! - you work in HR; you are a business owner or a landlord and need to learn about how your employees or tenants can stay legally in the UK so that you don't face penalties. With over 10 years of experience, we designed this course to be of practical help! It's full of useful advice, explanation of how to understand Immigration Rules, where to find the information during a case and many case studies. Unlike most training other there, this is not boring coverage of the Immigration Rules, we tried to keep it as ent

It’s the ultimate goal for any foreign citizen coming to the UK – the British passport! The journey may take time and money but it is well worth it! You may be just at the beginning of your ‘journey’, such as having your 1 st  UK visa, or you may be already on the way to Indefinite Leave. It is never too early to find out your rights and make a plan for the future. Here is our short 5-point summary to get you started. #1 Spouses of British citizens: The process is initial Spouse visa (30 or 33 months), then extension for further 30 months, then permanent residency after 5 years. You can apply for British Citizenship straight after that. Most common mistake: applying after 3 years of residency in the UK. #2 European citizens and family members: Firstly, you need to acquire a permanent residency status, usually after 5 years in the UK. Then you can apply for Citizenship 1 year after you have qualified for the PR. Even if your PR document was issued later, y