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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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UK Partner Visa | Unmarried Partner Visa UK

The partner visa UK allows the partner to come to the UK and live together. The UK partner visa is sometimes called a UK marriage visa or UK Spouse Visa. Those who are citizens of the United Kingdom, or who have ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom, and they have no restriction (like any Immigration limitation) in the UK for living, travelling, working, and others only such kind persons can bring their partner to the UK. 

Partner visa UK

If you get a UK partner visa, and if you come to the United Kingdom then, you will be able to work all over the UK. Basically, tier 2 partner visa UK is a working visa, the partner visa, or spouse visa holder is able to work all over the United Kingdom. For this reason, UK partner visa holders can migrate to tier 2 partner visa UK. But there is one thing here, your partner will have to qualify for the tier 2 visa through the tier 2 requirements.

If your partner comes to the UK, then she will be able to remain for 30 months. After that, she will get a chance to extend for the next 30 months, and you will be able for the ILR. The partner visa processing time is required at least 12 weeks or 90 days. The UK partner visa is a crucial way to enter the United Kingdom. If you can come to the United Kingdom by the partner visa or spouse visa, you will never have any restriction to work around the United Kingdom.

Unmarried partner visa UK?

The unmarried partner visa UK means that unmarried partners may enter the UK. But you have to prove that you are living in the UK and to whom you want to bring to the UK, both of you will have a relationship. There are some requirements for an unmarried partner visa UK such asUK partner visa, partner visa uk, unmarried partner visa uk, partner visa, unmarried partner visa, common law partner visa

  •  Age limit is an important factor both of you must need at least 18 years old.
  • You and your unmarried partner need to live together permanently.
  • You have to show your relationship evidence.
  • It will help if you need a reasonable income so that you become able to bear your partner's cost (like a bank statement).
  • English language test is a must. If you would like to bring your partner to the UK, then your partner needs to be qualified in the English language test (like IELTS).
  • The tuberculosis test report is a must (medical test report).

If your unmarried partner comes to the UK, she will be qualified to live in the United Kingdom for 30 months. After the 30 months, you have to do a partner visa extension UK for the further 30 months. It is important to note that, if your partner comes to the UK through an unmarried visa, then she will never have any immigration restrictions. After completing the 5 years, your partner will be qualified for the Independent Leave to Remain (ILR). If you can maintain the above requirements, then you can apply for partner visa UK.

Common law partner visa

If you would like to apply for a partner visa in the UK you should follow some rules. In this case, you have to get sponsored by a UK citizenship person. Permanent resident of the United Kingdom and the appropriate credentials present allow your partner to live together, usually sharing financial and domestic responsibilities. There are two types of the United Kingdom (UK)partner visa such as

  • Permanent partner visa.
  • Temporary partner visa.

A permanent partner visa allows people to live permanently in the United Kingdom with their partner. This kind of visa is allowed for the types of people who currently hold permanent partner visas. The cost of a permanent partner visa UK is £1,523.

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UK partner visa cost

This partner visa cost will be applicable for the permanent and temporary partner visas. An Australian visa processing time is 12 to 18 months for both permanent and temporary partners. It is important to note that you can apply for a partner visa outside Australia for both permanent and temporary partner visas.

In most cases, partner temporary visa subclass 820 processing time is required 17 months for 75% of all partner visa applications. But in many cases, 23 months is required for 90% of all the partner visa applications. Actually, there is no legal explanation about common-law partner visas. It means that both the partners are living together without marriage. This kind of visa is called a common-law partner visa.

If you face any problem with Partner Visa UK, then you may contact us because we have professional immigration lawyers or solicitors. We also provide free consultation or advice over the phone or online. You will be glad to know that ICS Legal is the leading immigration law firm in London. Our British Immigration Lawyer will advise on the best visa application to apply for when you intend to visit, settle or open a business in the UK.

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Call us today on 0207 237 3388 or e-mail us your circumstances to info@icslegal.com when you. You are strongly advised to take legal advice prior to applying for the UK Partner Visa.

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