If you are able to pay some extra and want to have a quicker decision, you may opt for UK visa priority service which takes around 5 working days. Unfortunately this service is only available in certain categories and one can avail this if this option prompts upon completion of the online visa application form. This is generally available for Tier 2 migrants applying for further leave to remain or switching from another immigration category.
There has been a number of procedural changes that occurred over the last few months i.e. almost all the immigration applications are now made online, the applicants can now keep their passports and original documents with them while their immigration applications are considered and they can even rely on copied documents instead of original documentation required earlier.
The visa applications are made online, fees are taken online and the applicants are then required to book appointment at one of the UKVCAS (UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services) application centers within 45 days. The important thing to note is that the date when you pay for the online visa application is the date of your application. For instance, if your visa is expiring on 30th of October and you can make application on or before this date, your leave would be considered to be extended under paragraph 3C of the Immigration Act 1971. It does not matter whether you are able to get an appointment for your biometrics before or after the expiry of your leave. As long as your application is completed and fee is paid prior to the expiry of your visa application, you are covered under paragraph 3C of the immigration Act 1971.
We are a city law firm, specialising in UK Immigration matters. We are located in Central London and South West London (Tooting), therefore conveniently accessible to Londoners and clients in other parts of the UK. Moreover since all the UK immigration Applications can be submitted online, it has become easier for us to take instructions from anywhere in the world.
According to our clients, we are one of the Best Immigration Solicitors in London. We invite you to view our online reviews shown below that would allow you make an informed choice when instructing on of the best immigration solicitors of London to represent you.
No two immigration matters can be the same. We have a tailor make solution for every immigration matter and in order to achieve the best outcome we follow a strict strategy i.e.
A) Assessment of your Immigration Matter: We carefully asses merits of your intended visa application, further leave to remain, immigration appeal, Judicial Review or any other immigration matter, as the case may be.
B) Immigration Advice: Upon assessment of your matter, we advise you on the most appropriate way forward by keeping in view your personal circumstances and the relevant law.
C) Engagement of Our Immigration Services: Once engaged, we shall provide you with a comprehensive list of documents / information required for preparing your immigration application, immigration appeal, Immigration Judicial Review and Administrative Review, as the case may be.
D) Review of Information and Documents: We then very carefully review the requested documentation and information and make sure that your application etc. is aligned with the relevant laws. In immigration appeal or Judicial Review matters, we discuss suitability of the immigration barristers for the particular matters.
E) Representations: We believe that for any successful UK visa application, leave to remain application, UK immigration appeals, immigration Judicial Review or Admin Review, it is pivotal that you are thoroughly & efficaciously represented. For the same reasons, we very carefully draft your covering letters, Grounds of Appeal, Grounds of Judicial Review or Skeleton Arguments etc. in order to conclude your immigration matters successfully.
F) Follow-up: Once the immigration matter is submitted or filed, when & where necessary, we keep tabs on the Home office or the Immigration Tribunals and update you accordingly.
G) Outcome of your Immigration Matter: The outcome of the matter is followed with a need of further advice in respect of making a further application in the future or complying with a list of do’s and don’ts. Our team of best immigration solicitors take care of that diligently.
We believe in giving honest & unparalleled advice to you. We work in complete confidence, as your partners, in sorting out your immigration matters. We have teamed up with the best immigration barristers who specialise in UK Immigration Laws and are well equipped to represent you in any complex immigration matter. Our 5 star reviews vouch for our legal competence, vast knowledge and diligent work attitude.