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Why choose ICS Legal?

We specialise in Immigration Law, Human Rights Law, British Nationality Law & European Law. Our lawyers provide honest, exceptional service to our clients. We believe that our service starts when we submit your application and we want our client to know we will keep them informed, answer there questions and your case worker will be just a phone call away.

What is the benefit of using our legal services when you want to come to the UK or extend or switch?

Our speciality lies in the field of Immigration, Nationality and EU Law, so it means we always are dealing with this side of the law. We are able to support you in making a correct decision, avoid delays on your case, save money and time, not forgetting the stress of any doubts with your application.

 

There are many routes available to come to the UK, extend or switch, some of them do not allow extension or even switching. Knowing what is right can be a difficult task and this is why we are here. Simple task of not using the prescribed forms can mean your application is invalid, which means if you have no valid stay, you would have to return back and there is no appeal rights.

 

Our initial consultations are a chargeable service. We initially discuss the requirements of the application to ensure you meet the requirements and have the documentation required at hand for the submission. It gives you an opportunity to meet us and ask questions.

 

Each case will be checked thoroughly, everything will be cross referenced so guidelines are met and we will also add our legal document which would outline the Immigration Rules and how the client has satisfied the rules. We use documents that are used by Home Office case workers, so we know exactly what they would look for in your case.

 

The most important fact is that law constantly changes, policy guidelines and requirements are always changing, so it is best that you always use specialised services to support you. We never compromise our services, our fees remain very competitive but our expertise is at the very highest standard.

How can I trust your service?

We are regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). OISC is the government regulated body and it is a criminal offence if someone is providing Immigration advice without being regulated by the OISC. We are also members of Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI). JCWI is an independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy.

What happens in the initial consultation?

Your case worker would take some background information regarding yourself. Relevant questions would be asked to ascertain whether your case can be handled by our team. You will also be able to ask questions, understand what is required to meet the Immigration Rules, Nationality Law and EU Law where relevant. Should we be able to provide assistance, your case worker will give you a customer care letter whereby it would outline the service agreement and the cost associated.

What happens after the consultation?

After each consultation we aim to provide a consultation report which would outline what was discussed, the action plan and what to do next.

When I meet the caseworker and I disclose personal information, would this be disclosed to anyone else?

We have a procedure in place for ensuring client confidentiality. We keep the affairs of our clients and all information relating to our clients confidential, except where we are compelled to disclose information by reason of a legal or regulatory obligation.

What is a customer care letter?

A customer care letter from us will ensure that we outline the service we would be providing, it would also provide a break down of the costs associated so you can rest assure that there are no hidden charges and that fees do not go up unless changes are made (i.e. Home Office fees etc).

Once I sign the customer care letter and my case would possibly fail, do I still have to pay your fees?

We place our clients first, so when you sign the customer care letter and we go through your case file, and we believe that the case would not be successful, we will terminate the agreement and return your documents. We will also provide alternative solutions with no added costs. We also have a cancellation period should you feel you want to withdraw your file.

 

Please note that all cases cannot be guaranteed as circumstances depends and whether you met guidelines, however the Home Office caseworker can still refuse cases on the balance of probabilities and other factors. Our job would be to prepare your case in the best possible way.

Do you provide one day Premium Services?

Yes, we have a special provision with the Home Office and majority case decisions are made on the same day.

Do you do “No Win No Fee”?

As a private legal firm, we want to ensure we can provide the service you want. Our fees are very competitive and that is why we do not provide a No Win No Fee service as we do not feel the need to over charge our clients with such schemes.

How is the fees paid and are there any surprises?

With us, you will know exactly what we would be charging. The fees are to be paid through cheque, cash or bank transfer. Home Office fees can be paid to us and we can make the payment on behalf of you. If there is any changes in Home Office fees, we will let you know immediately.

How often would I get updated once my case have been submitted?

Our commitment to our clients is that we will update you every time we get an update from the Home Office. The waiting period can be a very daunting time as decisions can be life changing however the Home Office do set some guidelines on waiting times, but we intend to keep you updated throughout the process.

Can you guarantee an application?

No, and this is the same even if you use a no win no fee service, it would be impossible for anyone to guarantee a successful application. The likelihood of an application being successful can be given based on previous cases or success rates, however we do not operate such a policy of selling our services based on previous applications.

What is your aftercare service?

We aim to ensure that this service is not used by any of our clients, but there are times where even with the best possible applications are unsuccessful. As we take our clients cases personally, we would like to provide a helping hand. We have designed an aftercare service whereby if your case fails, then your case worker would be able to help you look at other formalities of staying in the UK should you have valid leave still remaining or help you make an out country application. Please note should you require appealing on your matter, we can only deal with the initial appeal and your application will be straight away referred to an advisor who deals with representations.

Can I give you feedback on your service?

It is vital that all our clients can provide honest feedback, we would encourage this and this helps us to become better on our service delivery.

Can you help me find a UK Employer to sponsor a work permit or find me work?

No, we are a law firm which provides support in UK Immigration, Nationality and EU Free Movement Rights. However we have a subsidiary company which is jobslibrary.co.uk whereby you can look for work, apply and discuss with potential employers. We cannot influence any decisions and finding work is not something our team deals with.

How we deliver service

1) You contact us through e-mail or phone.

2) We take some basic information, we ask some relevant questions to understand the type of query and what type of support is required.

3) Your case then gets passed to a case worker.

4) Case Worker would contact you to set up an initial meeting.

5) You attend a consultation, an action plan is drawn up and we find out whether ICS Legal can support your case. A report would be sent where there is a requirement to outline what was discussed and what to do next.

6) You authorise us to be your legal representative by signing our customer care letter.

7) We will then start to request documents and information about your case this will build up your case pack.

8) We will then write our legal report and use Home Office caseworker’s documents to ensure everything has been checked and all requirement have been met.

9) Where possible we will go through every aspect of your case before case submission.

10) We will continue to update you throughout the case life cycle .

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FLR FP (Further leave to remain, family and private life)

The FLR FP visa application route means further leave to remain, and according to the F and P categories. Whereas F refers to family life and P refers to private life.

Basically, the FLR FP application form is a human rights application, allowing you to extend your Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. In easy word, flr meaning to allow you to extend your ILR. If you would like to live in the United Kingdom permanently, depending on your family/private life ties, or partner, then you need to use the FLR FP application online form.

The average waiting time for a decision to be made by the UK Visa & Immigration Team is around 12 weeks on average, however, this could take longer for the FLR FP application approval. The application fee is pretty much high, the FLR FP fees 2021 are £1,033 and you have to provide £1,033 FLR FP fees for each dependent member of your family.

What is FLR FP

The FLR FP form means that Further Leave to Remains according to the F and P categories. F is referred to as family life and P is referred to private life according to the United Kingdom immigration process. If you would like to obtain further leave to remain, then you must submit this application form.

It is important to note that, if the applicant does not have any legal leave in the United Kingdom, they may be entitled to further leave to remain (FLR m), which can be given to them based on exceptional circumstances.

How long does the FLR FP application take?

Suppose, you want to live in the UK as a permanent resident with your family members or partner, then you need to submit an FLR FP application form to extend your residency period in the United Kingdom. As the dependent child, or partner with other persons who have permanent residence, in the UK. There are some categories to apply for FLR FP application online:

  • Those people are leaving in the UK for a permanent resident such as (10 years route).
  • If your parents have permanent settled, or residence, or British citizen (such as 5 to 10 years route).
  • Those children are dependent on their parent's they are able to apply for further leave to remain in the United Kingdom.
  • Applicant must have under the private life in the United Kingdom (such as 10 years route).

The FLR FP online form is the further leave to remain application form that is submitted online. If you would like to live in the United Kingdom for a long-term residence with your family members, such as your parents or partners, then you need to apply using the FLR FP online application platform.

What is an FLR FP visa?

The FLR FP visa is a further leave to remain that refers to the family and partner visa categories of the UK visa immigration process. The FLR FP form is required to apply to remain in the UK based family life. This may include family life as a partner, or child dependent, or based on the private life in the United Kingdom.

The FLR FP visa plays a crucial part in living with family members or partners in the United Kingdom. The cost or fee is an important factor for most Applicant's and the FLR FP fees 2021 in the United Kingdom are relatively little high. If applying as a single applicant, then the FLR FP fees 2021 will be £1,033, but if you would like to apply for your family, then you have to pay £1,033 FLR FP application cost for each dependent of your family.

The exact processing time for FLR in 2021 (further leave to remain) can depend on your UK immigration status. If you would like to live in the UK with your family for long-term residence, or permanent residence, then you need to apply for the FLR FP application form online. If you submit your FLR FP application form, the average service level set by the UK Visa and Immigration teams is around 12 weeks. In some instances, you may be able to expedite your application decision making however this depends on your immigration status and your application to extend.
 

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What is the FLR FP application?

You have to fill the application form online, and you have to submit your FLR FP online. The paper version of the application no longer exists. The complete application process has changed and through the digital platform, you would be able to book the visa appointments.

There are some instances whereby those who apply under the FLR m visa route, may not qualify for that visa category. They are then switched into the categories, normally referred to as the 10 years route to settlement and that application needs to be extended using the FLR-FP application form. Both those visa routes lead to settlement also referred to as indefinite leave to remain.

Here is some useful guidance when considering to make your application using the form FLR-FP and you must ensure you meet the relevant requirements of the immigration rules in order to succeed within the visa category. Most applications under FLR-FP are refused because the Applicant did not complete the application form correctly.

  • You have to use the FLR-FP application form.
  • You have to submit all of your documents (like your family and your private life documents).
  • Who would like to apply on this form for FLR m (like your civil partner, adult children, parents, and others) should be included.
  • You must pay FLR FP application fees 2021 (like £1,033, or more).
  • You have to apply at a certain time (you should apply 28 days before the end of your expiration date). Early applications could lead to a rejection or a refusal of an FLR-FP application.
  • You should ensure that all documents are correct and clear.
  • You must provide your biometric data.
  • You have to provide a passport, travel document (If you have), national identity card, and other valid papers these are needed for the immigration application.
  • Applying in-person (who would like to get this service), and appointments.
  • You need to prove that you have good English proficiency.

You must provide all the correct documents or information to support the application, and you need to submit your FLR FP application form 2021.

You will need 12 weeks to process your application. The Home Office may charge additional fees. ICS Legal is one of the most renowned immigration law firms in London, and we have professional Immigration Lawyers/Solicitors.

We provide advice and helping guidance to resolve your immigration issues. ICS Legal provides helpful support to our Client's and we have been dealing with UK immigration matters for more than 2 decades.

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Call us today on 0207 237 3388 or e-mail us your circumstances to info@icslegal.com. You are strongly advised to take legal advice prior to applying for FLR-FP leave to remain application. This page is for information purposes only.

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