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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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What is the success rate of the unmarried partner visa UK?

Unmarried partner visa in the UK is the visa route offered to the unmarried person to come to the United Kingdom. The unmarried visa is also called a UK settlement visa. The unmarried visa allows the unmarried partner to live in the UK with the British partner. If you come to the UK on an unmarried visa, you will be valid to live in the UK for 30 months and can extend for further 30 months. In this case, you must meet the eligibility of the UK unmarried visa extension process. If you would like to apply for the UK partner visa, you must meet the requirements of the unmarried partner visa UK.

How to make a UK unmarried partner visa application?

An unmarried visa is the easiest way to get a settlement status. If you would like to apply for the unmarried partner visa UK, you have to satisfy the unmarried partner visa requirements, such as

  • Apply online and provide valid documents based on the online application field.
  • First of all, you and your partner must be at least 18 years old.
  • You have to prove that you must live together permanently. 
  • You must prove that you have been living together for at least two years in a marriage relationship, and you have to show the document to confirm that.
  • You have to prove that you have a sufficient balance in your account. It means that you have the capability to lead your life in the UK.
  • You must have suitable accommodation for you, your partner and any dependents.
  • You have to meet the English language requirement.
  • Provide a medical test report (Tuberculosis test report).

Unmarried partner visa UK success rate

A partner visa is the easiest way to get permanent residence in the UK. However, whenever you apply for the unmarried partner visa UK, there is no guarantee of a successful application. There are lots of unmarried visa applications that become rejected by the UK Home Office due to the unknown official success rate of the unmarried partner visa category. In addition, unmarried partner visa applications can be rejected for various reasons, for example, if the applicant is ineligible for a visa.

However, most rejections are not due to incompetence but due to lack of evidence. The applicants who are able to meet the requirements, especially if they fail to meet the requirements of the actual relationship. On the other hand, if the application is filled incorrectly or incorrectly, then this visa application may be rejected. The complex nature of the UK immigration system, coupled with the stringent requirements for an unmarried partner visa, means it is very easy for you to make a mistake when applying. In this case, you should get help from an immigration lawyer who has vast knowledge on the unmarried partner visa UK.

Can I apply for a British passport if I come to the UK on unmarried partner visa?

Yes, it is possible to apply for a British passport, but you must maintain the UK immigration process. If you come to the UK on a UK partner visa, you will be primarily eligible to live in the UK for 30 months, and you can extend it for the next 30 months. After five years, you can apply for UK settlement status or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

After approving ILR or settlement status, you must wait for 12 months to apply for British citizenship. If you get British citizenship, then you can apply for a British passport. It is noted that after approving settlement status, you can live in the UK without UK immigration restrictions. If you have a British passport, you can travel to 139 countries without a passport.

What is the financial requirement for the Unmarried Partner visa UK?

Everyone knows that the UK is one of the most expensive country in the world. For this reason, if you would like to live in the UK with your partner, you must meet the financial requirements. There are different ways to meet financial requirements. If you want, you can meet the financial requirement through your salary or self-employed income. 

On the other hand, if you have a sufficient balance in your bank account, you can also meet the financial requirement. Basically, the financial requirement for the unmarried partner visa UK application states that you or your partner have annual income for at least:

  • £18,600 or more.
  • You will need at least £3,800 for a first child (if you have).
  • You will need at least £2,400 for each additional child (if you have).

How does our immigration lawyer help the UK unmarried partner visa applicants?

ICS Legal is a well-established and reputed UK immigration law firm. We have an immigration lawyers team. We handle difficult immigration by the team management. We have already handled almost thousands of national and foreign unmarried partner visa application issues. 

If you need legal advice for immigration matters, you can consult with our adviser. Our adviser provides you legal advice on any particular immigration issues. You can see our review before taking our immigration services. If you need help from ICS Legal, you can see our assessment process and contact us for your expected immigration services.

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