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Family and Spouse Visas
At OTS Solicitors, we understand the emotions involved in trying to bring your foreign-born spouse and/or family members to the UK to join you. If your spouse and/or family members come from outside the EEA, then they will need to apply for visas to enter and remain in the UK.
To talk to one of our award-winning Immigration solicitors about applying for a family or spouse visa, please contact us on 0203 959 9123 to make an appointment.
Spouse Visa
What is a Spouse Visa?
A spouse visa, (also known as a UK marriage visa), allows individuals who are married to a person settled in the UK – ie are not subject to any visa restrictions, to come to the UK to live, work and/or study.
How Long is a Spouse Visa Issued For?
It depends on whether or not it was issued inside or outside the UK. If it was issued whilst you were in the UK, (either residing or visiting), it will last for 30 months. If the visa was issued whilst you were overseas, the term of the visa is 33 months. After 33 months, you can apply for an extension, to take your total time in the UK to five years. Once you have completed five years on a spouse visa, you can apply for indefinite leave to remain
UPDATE: Minimum Income Threshold Changes
The UK Government has amended the immigration rules surrounding the minimum income threshold to make it easier for some families to meet the requirements.
The changes made to Appendix FM-SE are as follows:
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In certain circumstances, the person deciding on the application (the decision-maker) may consider other sources of income, funds or financial support. The specified circumstances are that, firstly, the Minimum Income Requirement is not otherwise met and, secondly, it is evident from the information provided by the applicant that there are exceptional circumstances which could render refusal of the application a breach of Article 8 because it could result in unjustifiably harsh consequences for the applicant, their partner or a child under the age of 18 years who would be affected by the decision.
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The funds the decision-maker may consider can include a credible guarantee of sustainable financial support from a third party; credible prospective earnings from the sustainable employment or self-employment of the applicant or their partner; or any other credible and reliable source of income or funds available to the couple. There is prescribed guidance for the factors the decision-maker may consider when determining the genuineness, credibility and reliability of the other source of income, financial support or funds.
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If the applicant cannot meet the financial requirements, the decision-maker must go on to consider whether there are exceptional circumstances which would render refusal of the application a breach of Article 8 of the European Convention on human rights (ECHR) because it would result in unjustifiably harsh consequences for the applicant or their family. The test of proportionality will be used when deciding on whether entry-clearance should be granted on Article 8 grounds.
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The decision-maker must consider the best interests of any child who may be affected by the verdict made on whether entry-clearance will be granted.
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An applicant granted entry clearance or Leave to Remain as a partner or parent will be on a 10-year route to settlement (indefinite leave to remain), with scope to apply later to enter the five-year route where they subsequently meet the relevant requirements.
Other minor changes were also included to clarify certain sections of Appendix FM, including:
- “ensuring that children are granted leave of the same duration and subject to the same conditions as their parent, who is or has been granted leave under these Rules;
- ensuring that the partner of a person here with refugee leave or humanitarian protection cannot qualify for indefinite leave to remain before that person has done so; and
- clarifying the drafting of the English language requirement for further Leave to Remain as a partner or parent.”
What are the Requirements of a UK Spouse Visa?
To obtain a UK spouse visa, the following requirements must be met:
- You and your spouse must be 18 years old or over.
- You must have met each other and be legally married - this is to prevent arranged marriages.
- You must intend to live together permanently.
- You must have enough money to support yourselves (and any dependents) without claiming public funds.
- Your sponsoring partner must earn more than £18,600 per year or have enough savings to be able to sponsor you. The minimum financial requirement is higher if they are also sponsoring dependent children (see our section on Children’s Visas below)..
- You must have suitable accommodation for you, your spouse and any dependants.
- You must satisfy the English language requirements.
How Do I Apply for a Spouse Visa?
If you wish to apply for a spouse visa, talk to our expert solicitors, who will advise you on your position, and complete the forms and collate the documentation you will require to submit a successful application. If you are already residing in the UK under a different visa – for example, a student visa, then you may be able to switch to a spouse visa, as long as you and your spouse meet the eligibility requirements.
The application process can take between two to twelve weeks, and we will ensure we keep track of the process for you and answer any questions the UK Border Agency may ask on your behalf.
Family Visas
Family Visas can be separated into four categories of family migration; these include:
- Unmarried Partner Visas
- Dependent Child Visa
- Adult Dependant Relatives Visas
- Parents Visas
To find out more, please call our London office on 0203 959 9123, to speak to one of our top Immigration solicitors.
Unmarried Partner Visas
What are the Eligibility Requirements for an Unmarried Partner Visa?
To qualify for an unmarried partner visa, you must meet the following criteria:
- You and your sponsoring partner must both be 18 years of age or over.
- You and your partner must intend to live together on a permanent basis.
- You must show that any previous relationship that you or your partner were involved in (whether it be as a married or an unmarried couple) has ended.
- You need to show that you have been living with your partner for at least two years in a relationship similar to marriage. You will need to provide documentary evidence confirming this.
- You and your partner must have sufficient funds to support yourselves (and any dependants) without claiming public funds.
- Your unmarried partner must be earning, at least, £18,600 per annum or have sufficient savings to be able to sponsor you. If they are also sponsoring children as dependents, then the financial requirement will increase.
- You must have suitable accommodation available for you, your partner and any dependants.
- You must also satisfy the English language requirements
How Long Can I Remain in the UK Under an Unmarried Partner Visa?
If you apply for your unmarried partner visa in the UK, you can stay in the country for up to 30 months. If you make the application outside of the country, your stay under the unmarried partner visa will be a total of 33 months. After 33 months, you will be able to extend for a further 30 months, and once you have been in the UK for five years, you can apply for indefinite leave to remain.
Dependent Child Visa
The Eligibility Requirements for a Dependent Child Visa
To be eligible for a dependent child visa, to following criteria must be met:
- the child must be under 18 years; and
- must not be leading an independent life, be married or in a civil partnership and have no children of their own.
Are there any Financial Requirements Attached to a Dependent Child Visa?
Yes, there are. To bring dependent children into the UK, you must be able to show you have funds of:
- £3,800 per year for the first child
- £2,400 per year for each additional child
This is on top of the £18,600 requirement for a spouse or unmarried partner visa.
Adult Dependent Relative Visa
Can I Move an Adult Relative that Needs Care to the UK?
If you are settled in the UK and have an adult relative who depends on you for day to day support and care, then they can apply for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa, so they can join you in the UK for up to five years. After five years, your relative may apply for indefinite leave to remain.
What Are the Eligibility Requirements of an Adult Dependent Relative Visa?
To be eligible for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa you must meet the following criteria:
- your family member must be over the age of 18
- he or she must be a close family member; ie a parent, grandparent, brother, sister, son, or daughter.
- as a sponsor, you must be a British citizen or at least settled in the UK with an indefinite leave to remain
- the applicant must be outside the UK at the time of application
- your relative will need to provide evidence that he or she requires long-term personal care on a day to day
basis, including help with daily tasks such as washing and cooking. - the care needed must not be available or reasonably requested in the country where they reside either due to simple unavailability, unaffordability, or because there is nobody there who can provide it (such as close family)
- you will need to show that you can provide proper support, accommodation and care for your relative without claiming additional welfare or public funds to do so, and you must show evidence that you can continue this for a period of five years
Parent Visa
If you have a child in the UK, as a parent, you can apply for a visa to join them via the ‘Parent Route’.
What is the Definition of ‘Parent’ for the Purposes of a Parent Visa?
The term ‘parent’ is defined as:
- a natural (biological) parent
- an adoptive parent
- a step-parent where the biological parent has died
What are the Eligibility Requirements for Entering the UK via the Parent Route?
Eligibility requirements for entering the UK via the Parent Route depend on whether the child in question is British or ‘settled’ (meaning they have naturalisation or indefinite leave to remain) in the UK.
If the child is British or ‘settled’ in the UK, then the applicant will need to show that they have sole responsibility for caring for the child, or have access rights to the child. They will then need to provide evidence that you can financially support themselves and any dependents and can speak English.
In cases where the child is not British or ‘settled’ in the UK, you must not only meet all of the above criteria, but the child in question must have been living continuously in the UK for seven or more years, and that it would not be in the child’s best interests leave the UK with you.
Why Choose OTS Solicitors to Assist you with Spouse and Family Visa Applications
At OTS Solicitors, our advisers are highly ranked as some of the best Immigration and human rights lawyers in the UK. Known for their vast experience in successfully representing families of British nationals, it is the dedication of our solicitors, who get personally invested in every individual case and work to help the clients in all their family visa matters, which makes our firm stand out from the crowd.
One of our founding partners, Teni Shahiean, has been ranked by the Legal 500 as a recommended Immigration solicitor from 2012 to 2015 and is highly accredited by the Law Society for her Immigration knowledge and advice through the Law Society Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme.
We understand that Immigration and visa problems are something that can take a toll on you and your family, so it is our endeavour to make all these matters easy and seamless for you. In some cases, we can provide a fixed fee to help you budget for your legal services, and we are always on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding your application.
To make an appointment at our London office or to talk to one of our Immigration lawyers over the phone, please call our office on 0203 959 9123.
For a more detailed discussion regarding your case, or to book an appointment with a member of our Individual Immigration team, please call us now on 0203 959 9123
Family and Spouse Visas Success Stories
By Maryem Ahmed, of OTS Solicitors
Maryem Ahmed is a solicitor at OTS Solicitors and has extensive experience in Immigration matters including; family visas, bail and detention, Human Rights and EEA residency and British Citizenship applications.
OTS Solicitors has been ranked highly by the Legal 500, and we have won numerous other awards for our Immigration services (including a Global Excellence Award for the Most Trusted in Immigration Law). OTS recently had an extraordinary success with an Adult Dependent Relative Visa being granted for the elderly relatives of a client.
About the Adult Dependent Relative Visa
Much has been made about the difficulty of getting an Adult Dependent Relative Visa granted by UK Visas and Immigration. Since 2012, even the best Immigration lawyers in London have found it almost impossible to gain entry into the UK under this category.
But our team is bucking the trend and able to point to success stories, which should provide hope to those who are desperate to bring sick and/or elderly relatives to the UK so that they can take care of them.
The rules governing the Adult Dependent Visa are exceptionally strict. To be eligible, the applicant must meet the following criteria set out in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules, namely:
E-ECDR.2.1. The applicant must be the-
(a) parent aged 18 years or over;
(b) grandparent;
(c) brother or sister aged 18 years or over; or
(d) son or daughter aged 18 years or over
of a person (“the sponsor”) who is in the UK.
E-ECDR.2.2. If the applicant is the sponsor’s parent or grandparent, they must not be in a subsisting relationship with a partner unless that partner is also the sponsor’s parent or grandparent and is applying for entry clearance at the same time as the applicant.
E-ECDR.2.3. The sponsor must at the date of application be-
(a) aged 18 years or over; and
(i) a British Citizen in the UK; or
(ii) present and settled in the UK; or
(iii) in the UK with refugee leave or humanitarian protection.
E-ECDR.2.4. The applicant or, if the applicant and their partner are the sponsor’s parents or grandparents, the applicant’s partner, must as a result of age, illness or disability require long-term personal care to perform everyday tasks.
E-ECDR.2.5. The applicant or, if the applicant and their partner are the sponsor’s parents or grandparents, the applicant’s partner, must be unable, even with the practical and financial help of the sponsor, to obtain the required level of care in the country where they are living, because-
(a) it is not available and there is no person in that country who can reasonably provide it; or
(b) it is not affordable
It is rule E-ECDR.2.5 which presents the greatest hurdle for applicants seeking an Adult Dependent Relative Visa to overcome. This is because part of the criteria for sponsoring an Adult Dependent Relative is that the sponsoring family member must show they can fully financially support and accommodate the family member for at least five years. Logically, therefore, it is very difficult to convince the Home Office that you can afford to look after a dependent relative in the UK but not in their home country.
The extensive evidence required to show the applicant meets the criteria is set out in Appendix FM-SE:
33. Evidence of the family relationship between the applicant(s) and the sponsor should take the form of birth or adoption certificates or other documentary evidence.
34. Evidence that, as a result of age, illness or disability, the applicant requires long-term personal care should take the form of:
(a) Independent medical evidence that the applicant’s physical or mental condition means that they cannot perform everyday tasks; and
(b) This must be from a doctor or other health professional.
35. Independent evidence that the applicant is unable, even with the practical and financial help of the sponsor in the UK, to obtain the required level of care in the country where they are living should be from:
(a) a central or local health authority;
(b) a local authority; or
(c) a doctor or other health professional.
36. If the applicant’s required care has previously been provided through a private arrangement, the applicant must provide details of that arrangement and why it is no longer available.
37. If the applicant’s required level of care is not, or is no longer, affordable because payment previously made for arranging this care is no longer being made, the applicant must provide records of that payment and an explanation of why that payment cannot continue. If financial support has been provided by the sponsor or other close family in the UK, the applicant must provide an explanation of why this cannot continue or is no longer sufficient to enable the required level of care to be provided.
If any of the evidence required is missing from the application, it is almost guaranteed to be refused. This is why it is crucial to instruct an experienced Immigration solicitor in London to provide you with the best advice and collate the evidence that needs to be presented to support your submission to the Home Office.
BRITCITS v The Secretary of State for the Home Department
The case of Dasgupta (error of law – proportionality – correct approach) [2016] UKUT 28 (IAC), provided a ray of hope to those wishing to bring their adult dependent relative to the UK.
The judge in the First Tier Tribunal stated:
“I find that there are such exceptional circumstances here, particularly the fact that there are children that are affected and also the cultural aspects. I find that the decision is a disproportionate interference with the family life of the Appellant and the sponsor and her children and therefore infringes Article 8 ECHR.”
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal by the Home Office, stating the appellant’s Article 8 rights were engaged and that the Home Office decision to deny an Adult Dependent Relative Visa was a disproportionate interference in the appellant’s family life.
In the recent case of BRITCITS v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWCA Civ 368, the Court of Appeal considered the criteria for the Adult Dependent Visa.
Britcits, an organisation established to fight for the rights of migrant families, argued that the draconian criteria for obtaining an Adult Dependent Relative Visa contravened Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights, as they interfered with family life. Also, it was stated they defeated the purpose for which the law was originally made - to allow dependent adults who needed care to come to the UK. Although theoretically it is possible to sponsor an elderly or sick relative, in practice, the obstacles are almost insurmountable.
Unfortunately, the Court of Appeal ultimately rejected all of Britcits arguments.
Lord Justice Sales stated in relation to Article 8:
“If the care required by an elderly relative cannot reasonably be provided overseas the relative may well be able to succeed in gaining leave to enter under the ADR rules; conversely, if the required care can reasonably be provided overseas, it is likely that it will not be disproportionate to apply the ADR rules with full force and effect in such a case.”
Success story
We are proud to have recently achieved the successful application of an Adult Dependent Relative Visa for a client. The case involved two elderly relatives with impaired mental health, who had been looked after by friends in their home country. However, the friends were becoming too frail themselves to care for the pair.
We successfully provided expert medical evidence to show that even if care was available in the relative’s home country, both suffered from trust issues and would have likely have suffered severe trauma if they were forced to accept care from strangers.
Thanks to our detailed application and inclusion of all the relevant medical evidence, we were able to obtain Adult Dependent Relative Visas for both relatives to come to the UK and be cared for by their family.
OTS Solicitors is one of the most respected Immigration law firms in London and is a Legal 500 leading firm. By making an appointment with one of our Immigration solicitors, you can be assured of receiving some of the best legal advice available in the UK today. Contact us on 0203 959 9123 to speak to one of our Immigration consultants.
Our client, KK, a national of Lebanon arrived to the UK in 2007 with his wife and two young children. He came as a work permit holder. During his stay in the UK, the employer became insolvent and the business was continued under different company. Our client was not correctly advised at the time of his obligations to inform the Home Office of his change of employer and carried on with his activities.
After reaching the required five year period for settlement, our client applied for indefinite leave to remain. At this point he and his family had fully adapted to the British way of life and from an employee he had become a successful businessman, employing considerable amount of workers.
After a lengthy delay, our client's indefinite leave to remain application was refused due to lack of compliance with his duties to inform the Home Office of change of employers.
Our client approached OTS Solicitors seeking advice and assistance on challenging the decision. As the decision was made under the old rules, it carried right of appeal and our Immigration litigation lawyers advised the client on his options and grounds for challenging the refusal. Our client was advised that due to his lengthy presence in the UK, his family ties in the country, he had a strong family and private life grounds for challenging the refusal of his indefinite leave to remain application. He was further advised that due to the length of his children's stay in the UK and their full integration into British society, the rule regarding the child's stay in the UK for more than 7 years was considerably adding weight to the strength of his family's case.
Our team of Immigration lawyers specializing in appeals and Immigration litigation took over the case and prepared the grounds of the appeal challenging the decision. After the hearing date was notified to our offices by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunal, we worked closely with the client advising and assisting him in compiling the evidence to put before the Tribunal. Our team of lawyers also constantly liaised with the Counsel instructed by our firm on behalf of the client, to make sure that the client's and his witnesses' statements and evidence were covering all the issues to be raised during the hearing.
Our client's appeal was allowed on the grounds of family and private life as advised by our Immigration litigation team, with considerable weight being given to the fact that he had extended family in the UK, who would be affected by their removal and with acknowledgement that our client's children would have succeeded in their claim to remain in the UK in any event, irrespective of the extended family presence, due to the length of their stay and degree of integration into this country.
This work was carried out by Principal Solicitor Teni Shahiean and Immigration Lawyer Dr. Lusine Navasardyan.
To find out how we can help you with your immigration appeal, please phone our London office on 0207 936 9960, to talk to one of our experienced immigration Solicitors.
We successfully assisted a Jordanian national, who had recently married his EU National partner, with applying for a Residence Card. He was wrongly advised by his previous representatives which lead to his applications being refused and significant crdibility and evidencial issues at Appeal.
After our initial consultation a number of evidencial matters were clarified with the client and with our assistance a new set of documents were collate for their new EEA Application to the Home Office.
The Advantages of a Residence Card
If you are a family member of an EEA national, (as our client was), you can apply for a Residence Card. A direct family member, such as a spouse or a child of an EEA national does not have to apply for a Residence Card to stay in the UK; however, it can:
- allow you to re-enter the country more easily on returning from abroad
- prove to employers that you can work in the UK
- help you qualify for certain benefits and services
Further to submitting our client's new EEA Application and without the need for any further legal battles with the Home Office our client was soon provided a Residence Card which will last for five years, after which they will be eligible to apply for a permanent residence Card.
This work was carried out by Principal Solicitor Teni Shahiean and Senior Caseworker Nataliya Bondarets.
To find out how we can help you with your Immigration issue, please phone our London office on 0207 936 9960, to talk to one of our experienced Immigration Solicitors.
BA, who is originally from Nigeria, came to us after two discretionary Leave to Remain applications had been declined without right of appeal and the Court refused to grant her leave for a Judicial Review as to why a right of appeal was refused.
BA had been an overstayer in the UK for eleven years; however, she was married to a British national, and had a baby boy who was born in the UK.
How we Helped
If an individual has overstayed their visa entitlement, they are entitled to apply for Discretionary Leave to Remain in the UK on the basis that by removing them from the country, the UK Border Agency would be breaching the Government’s obligations under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Article 8 states that a person has the right to a private and family life.
BA had clearly created a family life here in the UK; therefore, we made a fresh application under Appendix FM EX1. Paragraph EX1 can be used to apply for Leave to Remain in the UK by a person who has a genuine and subsisting parental relationship with a child, who is under 18 years, a British citizen, and for all intents and purposes, cannot be expected to leave the UK if the parent is removed.
Our application was successful, and BA now has Leave to Remain in the UK with her husband and son, free from any Immigration worries.
This work was carried out by Principal Solicitor Teni Shahiean and Senior Caseworker Nataliya Bondarets.
To find out how we can help you with your Immigration issue, please phone our London office on 0207 936 9960, to talk to one of our experienced Immigration Solicitors.
Mr T, who is an Irish citizen, and his fiancé, a Mexican national, came to us for assistance with making an entry clearance application.
The Applicant’s Circumstances
The applicant had been previously married and had two children. He was now in a homosexual relationship with T. Unfortunately, he had a record of Immigration offences in America, having worked there illegally numerous times.
How we Helped
All nationalities that require a visa to enter the UK must apply for entry clearance, even if they are only visiting the country on holiday. Citizens hailing from the Commonwealth and non-visa countries are given up to six months of entry clearance to come to the UK for tourist purposes.
We were able to gain entry clearance for Mr T’s fiancé, which will allow him to visit Mr T and apply for a visa to stay in the UK.
This work was carried out by Principal Solicitor Teni Shahiean with the assistance of Senior Caseworker Nataliya Bondarets.
To find out how we can help you with your Immigration issue, please phone our London office on 0207 936 9960, to talk to one of our experienced Immigration Solicitors.
Mr B was a Nigerian national with four dependents, (a wife and three children). The entire family had overstayed their visa and were facing deportation.
We assisted Mr B in preparing a strong application to stay in the UK on Human Rights grounds with a view to being granted an appeal to challenge the Home Office decision. With sucessfully obtaining a right of appeal we worked along side the UK's best Immigration barristers and a team of soliciotrs from our firm ensured that every detailed aspect of the case was presented to the Immigration Judge for a sucessful outcome. We were pleased to inform our client shortly after the heaering that they had been sucessful on Human Rights grounds and the whole family had been granted Leave to Remain in the UK.
Applications under Human Rights Grounds.
Most applications brought by overstaying families who want to remain in the UK are made under Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights. Article 8 states that everyone has the right to a private and family life, free from state interference.
Applicants can appeal under Article 8 if they can show that removal from the UK would result in unreasonable disruption to their family life. In order to succeed with an Article 8 appeal, it is imperative to instruct a recommended Immigration Solicitor who has experience in such cases as they can be complex. OTS Solicitors have a proven track record of successfully appealing decisions from the Home Office on Human Rights grounds and achieving the best outcome for their clients at Immigration appeal hearings.
This work was carried out by Principal Solicitor Teni Shahiean with the assistance of our Appeal team and Senior Caseworker Nataliya Bondarets.
To find out how we can help you with your Immigration appeals and Human Rights application, please contact our London office on 0207 936 9960, to talk to one of our recommended Immigration Solicitors.
Acting for Kenyan national in a Court of Appeal case in relation to a Human Rights Application on both Article 3 and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Appellant fears return on account of his imputed political opinion and a challenge has been mounted with a view to Ordering the Secretary of State to reconsider the Appellant’s Human Rights and Asylum protection claim and to make a new decision in the best interest of the Appellant’s British children in the UK. The proceedings have been settled and the Respondent Secretary of State has admitted to conceeding that the previous Immigration Appeal hearing was decided in error of the law. The Home Office have therefore addmitted that the case should be sent back to the previous court and have also confirmed the evidence that should be considered which they nor the court considered in unfairly refusing the clients case the first time. Home Office has also agreed to pay client's full legal costs subject to review.
Miss J, a Slovakian national, allegedly entered into a marriage of convenience. The arrangement was supposedly discovered by the Home Office following a rade. The Home Office attempted to remove her from the UK.
What is a Marriage of Convenience?
A marriage of convenience or a ‘sham marriage’ describes a marriage or civil partnership entered into for Immigration advantage by two people who are not a genuine couple. Non-EEA nationals sometimes enter into these arrangements in order to stay in the UK.
How we Helped
We investigated the matter through numerous enquiries and freedom of infomration disclosure by the Home Office. Following out legal representation at Appeal in the Immigration Tribunal Miss J was successfully allowed to remain in the UK and the decision to remove Miss J from the UK was quashed.
This work was carried out by Principal Solicitor Teni Shahiean and Senior Caseworker Nataliya Bondarets.
To find out how we can help you achieve the best outcome in your Immigration appeal matter, please phone our London office on 0207 936 9960, to talk to one of our Immigration lawyers..
Acted for client in judicial review proceedings against the Secretary of State for the Home Department (‘SSHD’) in connection to the correct application of the new Immigration Rule, and unlawful interference with client’s Article 3 [inhumane and degrading treatment] and 8 [respect for private and family life] rights under the European Convention on Human Rights (‘ECHR’). During the proceedings, through lengthy negotiations with the Treasury Solicitors, the SSHD conceded to reconsider client’s leave to remain application on both Article 3 and 8, and to waive any requisite fee for the application. The terms of consent settled by the parties also held the SSHD liable to pay the client’s reasonable costs.
As an Immigration solicitor I never get use to the excitement and thrill of calling my clients and letting them and their family members know that they have been awarded their visa or settlement in the UK. In most cases they sense the excitement in my voice and they know before I’ve said anything. This is one experience every Immigration solicitor can relate to, and year on year the satisfaction of telling the family you have worked so hard for to ensure they are finally allowed to remain in the United Kingdom lawfully and to make a positive contribution and enjoy a fulfilling life for themselves and their families becomes more and more rewarding.
In this case I was instructed by the client in judicial review proceedings against the Secretary of State for the Home Department (‘SSHD’). The main issue in this case related to the correct application of the new Immigration Rule, and unlawful breach of client’s Article 3 [inhumane and degrading treatment] and interference with Article 8 [respect for private and family life] rights under the European Convention on Human Rights (‘ECHR’). During the proceedings, and through lengthy negotiations with the Treasury Solicitors, the SSHD conceded to reconsider client’s leave to remain application on both Article 3 and 8, and to waive any requisite fee for the application. The terms of consent settled by the parties also held the SSHD liable to pay the client’s reasonable costs. Following the Judicial Review and upon review by the Home Office of her decision, my client was granted Leave to Remain with her daughter also obtaining the same leave in line with her mother. My client recently received her biometrics residence permit and it was always very rewarding to work for her. Today she is in a position to make positive contributions to UK society and raising her daughter in a safe and stable environment.
Client A, a national of India had Leave to Remain as a Tier 2 (General) worker, but had reached ten lawful years of residence in the UK through various visa routes they had been granted whilst in the UK. A also had a dependant wife in the UK. A instructed the head of our Immigration department, Teni Shahiean to assist and prepare the client's indefinite leave to remain application in the UK based on his long residence. This was granted to him within a very short time. Miss Shahiean then advised the client on an application under Appendix FM for his wife to gain Leave to Remain which would lead to her own indefinite leave to remain in the shortest time. The client and his wife were pleased with the advice and instructed our team to then apply, this time the spouse of a settled person for his wife. With our assistance the client collated all the evidence under Appendix FM and we provided advice on including evidence to meet the financial, English language and accommodation requirements and B was successfully granted her Leave to Remain as a spouse for 30 months. After 30 month our client will be eligible for indefinite leave to remain.
Client A approach Teni Shahiean of OTS Solicitors to represent her in an application for entry clearance from Thailand as the spouse of B. Shortly before this application, A had been refused entry clearance to the UK as a visitor where she had stated B to be a friend and not a spouse. This discrepancy could potentially have caused the application to be refused on credibility grounds, as A could be considered by the Entry Clearance office as not being truthful in her previous application and therefore her current application could also be considered as implausible. However, with the assistance of strong substantive evidence and detailed legal representation to support our client’s evidence, the Home Office granting our client her visa to join her partner in the UK without the Entry Clearance officer raising any issues on her application.
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I would need to consult with you to advise whether or not you are already eligible to apply for permanent residence. There will be a period where you will be able to use the new settlement system and the EEA regulations will still apply. This will continue after 29 March 2019 and therefore you do have some time to seek advice and ensure you make the correct applications for you and your daughter. There are advantages and disadvantages to the two systems. The new system has no fee and the old system has a fee of £65 per application. However if you would ultimately like to obtain British Citizenship the new settlement system may not be the right one for you. I would strongly advise you seek some specific advice prior to making an application.
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Dear Madame,
Many thanks for your enquiry.
I note the information you provided and your interest as the dependant of a Tier 2 Migrant. Please note there are a range of options available to you. Therefore, the best way to proceed would be to contact our offices.
Our Immigration Solicitors will contact you shortly.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
Many thanks for your question.
Our solicitors will contact you shortly to discuss your deportation matter.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Many thanks for your question regarding Spouse Visa.
we will require further information to advise you on this matter. Our solicitors will contact you shortly.
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your question.
For the spouse visa you can rely on your salary or on joint savings. You would ideally be required to show that you have been working for the current employer for at least 6 months. However, there may be alternatives to this. We will be required to assess your matter in further detail in order to advise you on your options.
Our solicitors will contact you shortly.
Dear Sir/Madam,
From the information provided by you, you may be required to complete the online form.
Please contact our office on 02039599123 for further information.
Dear Madam,
Many thanks for your question regarding unmarried partner visa.
Please note, you may also be in a position to apply for a family permit. Our solicitors will contact you shortly to discuss this matter further.
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your question.
If your partner is planning to come to the UK for a short time (under 6 months) your partner may apply for visit visa. If your partner is planning to settle in the UK as your spouse, your partner may apply for a spouse visa.
We will require further information from you in order to advise you on this matter.
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your Immigration enquiry.
We may be able to apply for your 13-year-old child to enter the UK as the child of a parent settled in the UK. Your 18-year-old child will not be able to use this route. There are various requirements that must be met under this route, thus we will need to discuss this further with you. We will also require further information to assess how the 18-year-old individual can join you in the UK. This could be through a student visa, work visa, etc.
Our solicitors will contact you shortly.
Thank you for enquiring with OTS Solicitors.
It is imperative for us to have a complete understanding of your Immigration history and circumstances including further details with respect to your wife and child’s nationality.
This is in order to best advise as to whether you would be eligible to apply for Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom.
We would be happy to assist you, but it is important for us to understand your situation in full detail and to have full instructions from you.
Should you wish to arrange an appointment to discuss further, feel free to reply to this email, or otherwise call our switchboard number on 02039599123.
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your Immigration enquiry.
You may be in a position to apply for a spouse visa as the husband of a British national. This may be more challenging due to you being deported in 2010. There are various requirements that you and your spouse need to meet, such as the financial requirement. We will therefore need further information from you in order to advise you.
Our Immigration solicitors will contact you shortly to discuss your matter further.
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your question.
Your wife may be able to enter the UK on a spouse visa, providing the Immigration rules are met, such as the financial requirement.
We will need to discuss this further in order to advise you on this matter. Our solicitors will contact you shortly.
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your enquiry.
I note the information you provided and your issue with regards to applying for entry clearance for your husband who is not in the United Kingdom whilst you and your son, both of whom are British citizens, are in the United and that you do not meet the financial requirement. Please note that this is not a straightforward procedure. Therefore the best way to proceed would be to contact our offices.
Our Immigration Solicitors will contact you shortly.
Dear Madam,
Many thanks for your Immigration enquiry.
In order to come to the UK under the Surinder Singh route you are required to have resided in an EEA State as a worker, self-employed person, self-sufficient person or a student, or so resided immediately before returning to the United Kingdom; or have acquired the right of permanent residence in an EEA State. As such, it may be best for you to consider applying for a spouse visa under the Immigration rules.
Our Immigration solicitors will contact you shortly.
Dear Madam,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Your position of work in China is unlikely to affect your spousal application. You will need to meet certain requirements in order for your spousal application to be successful.
If you would like us to assist you with your spousal application or you would like more information regarding the requirements you need to meet, please call our Immigration team on 020 7936 9960.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Many thanks for your question.
Our Immigration solicitors will contact you shortly to discuss your matter further.
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Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your Immigration enquiry.
You are generally required to complete the application form and answer all questions. You may have to wait for your child to get his British passport prior to applying for a spouse visa for your wife. If your child is a British citizen, you will only be required to show the financial requirement for your wife.
A solicitor will contact you to discuss this matter further.
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your Immigration enquiry.
To fulfil the financial requirement for a Spouse Visa application, you may rely on your income and your cash savings.
An Immigration Solicitor will contact you shortly to discuss your spouse visa application in more detail.
Dear Madam,
Thank you for your enquiry.
for the spouse visa application, you are required to meet certain requirements. One of these being the financial requirement. You are required to earn at least £18,600 per annum. Alternatively, you can depend on on your cash savings.
We will require additional information in order to advisie you.
A solicitor will contact you shortly.
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your Immigration enquiry.
Your partner's annual income may also be taken into account as she is legally working in the UK.
We will need to consider your Employment and self-Employment history in further detail.
A solicitor will contact you shortly to discuss this matter furhter.
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your Immigration enquiry.
Your wife should not be required to take the English Language test as she is from a majority English speaking country.
A solicitor will contact you to discuss your matter further.
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Thank you for your enquiry.
You should be able to switch to Tier 2 visa from your Tier 4 visa, providing you meet the relevant requirements.
We would need to have some further information from you in order for us to advise you further.
A solicitor will contact you shortly to discuss your matter.
Thank you for your enquiry.
We would need to have further information from you in order for us to advise you on your matter.
A solicitor will contact you shortly to discuss your matter.
Thank you for your Immigration enquiry.
In order to confirm whether you would need to apply for an extension prior to being entitled to apply for ILR we would need to have some further information about your matter. In particular the date you first entered the UK with leave as a partner under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.
A solicitor will contact you shortly to discuss your matter.
Thank you for your question.
We will require further information from you before we can advise you on your options.
A solicitor will be in touch with you shortly.
Please note: this answer does not constitute legal advice. We must have your formal instructions to provide legal advice.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question.
Someone will be in touch with you to talk with you about your options.
Please note: this answer does not constitute legal advice. We must have your formal instructions to provide legal advice.
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Dear Madam,
Thank you for your question.
Your matter is complicated, and we will require further information in order to advise you.
Someone will be in touch with you to talk with you about your options.
Please note: this answer does not constitute legal advice. We must have your formal instructions to provide legal advice.
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OTS Solicitors
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your question.
It appears that you have been granted Limited Leave to Remain with your partner on the 10 year route to settlement, as you were previously an overstayer.
A member of OTS Solicitors will contact you to explore your Immigration options further.
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Thank you for your question. If your wife is a British Citizen, you may be able to enter the UK on a Spouse Visa. However, you and your wife would have to meet the eligibility criteria, including the minimum income threshold. Someone will be in touch with you over the next few days to talk with you about your options.
Please note: this answer does not constitute legal advice. We must have your formal instructions to provide legal advice.
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Thank you for your question. To bring your brother to the UK on an Adult Dependent Relative Visa, you would need to show that he requires long-term care and help with day-to-day living and that care and help are not available in his home country. The threshold is exceptionally high and few applications succeed. However, we have recently obtained a successful decision regarding an Adult Dependent Relative Visa and can assist you with an application. The only other alternative is likely to be helping your brother secure Employment in the UK on a Tier 2 (General) Visa (although from your question we would assume this is not a realistic option).
Someone will be in touch with you in the next few days to see how we can assist.
Best wishes,
OTS Solicitors
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Dear Madam,
Thank you for your enquiry.
We will be able to assist you with your partner's spouse visa application. However, it is important to asses your matter further and establish whether your partner qualifies to come to the UK under the spouse visa route.
We will contact you shortly to discuss your partners Immigration matter.
Kind Regards,
OTS Solicitors
Thank You for your enquiry.
You must have a minimum salary of £18,600 per year and have had this level of income for six months or more. If you do not have an income, you must have the required savings in order to satisfy the financial requirement.
We will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consult with our Immigration Solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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Dear Sir, we can confirm that your spouse may not need to in fact leave the UK to remain her as your partner and that there may be other options available to your partner prior to considering her return to the US . OTS Solicitors have a specialist team which deal with these queries and shall be in touch in order assist you with your query.
Dear Sir, OTS Solicitors can certainly assist you with the fiancé visa query as we specialise in family migration applications to the United Kingdom from countries all over the world. One of our specialist Immigration advisors shall be in contact with you shortly.
Dear Madam, your query regarding your husband’s eligibility for British Citizenship raises some complex issues and we are unable to provide comprehensive advice based on the information provided thus far. One of legal advisors who specialise in citizenship and spousal enquiries will be in touch shortly to arrange a consultation to discuss your query further.
Dear Madam, we are sorry to hear this. You could potentially be eligible to proceed in applying for indefinite leave to remain even though you are separating according to the Immigration Rules. We would be happy to discuss your matter during consultation to further ascertain your eligibility.
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Your will need to meet certain requirements in order to bring your wife in the UK under the Entry Clearance route.
Generally, the following requirements must be met.
- You must intend to live together permanently.
- You must have enough money to support yourselves (and any dependents) without claiming public funds.
- Your (the sponsoring partner) must earn more than £18,600 per year or have enough savings to be able to sponsor you.
- You must have suitable accommodation for you, your spouse and any dependants.
- You wife must satisfy the English language requirements.
Please note there are additional requirements that need to be met.
We will contact you to discuss your Immigration enquiry in more detail.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
Thank you for your enquiry.
We may be able to assist you in your application for admin review, however will require further information from you in order to advise you.
We will contact you shortly to discuss this matter further.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consult with our Immigration Solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
Thank you for your enquiry.
If you are settled in the UK and have an adult relative who depends on you for day to day support and care, then they can apply for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa, so they can join you in the UK for up to five years. After five years, your relative may apply for indefinite leave to remain.
You will need to meet a number of requirements such as showing that your relative requires long-term personal care on a day to day basis, including help with daily tasks such as washing and cooking. And you will need to show that you can provide proper support, accommodation and care for your relative without claiming additional welfare or public funds to do so, and you must show evidence that you can continue this for a period of five years
We will contact you shortly to discuss this matter further.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration Solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
Thank you for your enquiry.
A UK settled person, who wishes to sponsor a non-EEA spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner or fiancé to join them in the UK, must have a minimum salary of £18,600 per year and have had this level of income for six months or more. A further £3,800 is required for one dependent child and £2,400 for each additional child.
Your son may be eligible for British Citizenship, however we will require further information in order to assess this.
we will contact shortly.
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Dear Sir,
Thank you for your enquiry.
We will require further information in order to assess your position.
We will contact you shortly to discuss your Immigration matter.
Regards,
OTS Solicitors
Dear Madam,
Thank you for your enquiry.
The maximum time you can be out of the UK as a family member of an EEA National is 6 months in a year. From the facts you have provided your mother in law has exceeded this.
We will require further information from you in order to asses the options your mother in law has.
We will contact you shortly to discuss your mother's Immigration matter.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration Solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contract Form.
We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Thank you for your enquiry.
There may be 2 possible routes available to you to enter the UK with a view to settle as a family member/spouse of a British citizen. They are; entry clearance as an unmarried partner or entry clearance as a fiancee. There may be other options available to you and thus we will need more information from you before we can advise.
Before we can answer your question, we need to clarify a few issues so that we can advise you as to the best way forward.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Best regards,
OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
When applying for an extension as a spouse in the UK, you have to meet all of the requirements under Appendix FM and FM/SE of the Immigration Rules.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Best regards,
OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
The minimum savings amount to meet the financial requirement without any other form of Employment or self-Employment is £62,500. As you state that you have savings of £65,000, you should be able to meet the financial requirement for a spouse visa. However, we need to assess the source of these funds in order to confirm whether they meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules.
With regard to accomomodation, you may wish to contact letting agents in the UK to see if any letting agent is willing to reserve a property for you. It is important that you secure some form of accommodation in the UK before you apply.
In any event, the spouse visa application is one of the most scrutinised applications by the Home Office and therefore, you must make sure all of the requirements are fully met. Failure to meet even one requirement could result in the application being refused.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
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We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
If you made an application for a spouse visa, it could take the Home Office up to 12 weeks make a decision. At present, most applicants are experiencing delays due to an influx of applications and recent changes to the way the the financial requirement can be met.
In any event, please feel free to contact us should the process delay more than the standard processing time of 12 weeks.
Best wishes
OTS Solicitors Ltd
Thank you for your enquiry.
The Home Office may raise any issue during the hearing and therefore they may question you about your Employment.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consult with our Immigration Solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Thank you for your enquiry.
You may be eligible to apply for Leave to Remain in the UK outside of the Immigration Rules. You cannot qualify under the 5 year route to settlement (under application FLR-M) as you are classed as an overstayer under the definition of the Immigration Rules. Nevertheless, we will need further information from you about your wife and her activities in the UK to advise you further.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
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We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Best regards,
OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
When applying for an extension as a spouse and subsequently indefinite leave to remain in the UK as a spouse, amongst all other requirements stipulated within Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules, you must demonstrate that you both have the intention to live together permanently and that your relationship is genuine and subsisting.
We have dealt with a similar situation to your wife's whereby our client was issued with Leave to Remain successfully. Of course each application is unique and will be decided on its own merit.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Best regards,
OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
Your brother and his future wife will have to meet all of the requirements under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. His wife to be must meet the English language requirement unless she is exempt (We can advise you as to when one is exempt from meeting this requirement).
You cannot fast track an application by virtue of the death certificate. You will have to provide the death certificate as evidence anyway to prove that your brother was legally free to marry for the second time.
The only way to fast track an application is to pay for a premium service which will ensure that a decision is reached within 15 working days from the date the biometric information is enrolled at the relevant visa application centre. Otherwise, it could take up to 12 weeks for the entry clearance officer to make a decision.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
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We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
A visa under the Tier 4 category does not lead to settlement in the UK. Furthermore, there is a 5 year cap on Student Visas for those who wish to study an undergraduate or a Masters degree in the UK.
You can use your residency in the UK as a student to work towards the 10-year lawful residence route in order to apply for Indefninite Leave to Remain in the UK in 2022. For you to continue your residence in the UK, we can explore the options available to you to switch to other visa categories which will enable you to work and eventually settle in the UK such as the Tier 2 visa category.
As a alternative, we can explore the options under a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa under which you may be able to re-enter the UK and set up a business. This visa routes does lead to settlement in the UK.
Finally, we can also explore your private and family life in the UK to see if this gives rise to any applications under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
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We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
The Immigration Rules require you and your wife to demonstrate that you have lived together in the UK since her last grant of Leave to Remain as a spouse (Rule E-LTRP.1.10.). We suggest you make an application 28 days before the expiry of her leave in order to ensure you meet the above requirement.
Please note there have been additional changes to the Rules since May 2017 and we suggest you contact us so that we can advise you in full.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
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We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
Please follow the steps on the visa4uk website as this will provide you with up to date instructions on what steps to take after submitting the online application form for a spouse visa.
Since April 2017, all supporting documents for settlement applications (spouse visa) must be sent to Sheffield, to the address provided by the UKVI, within 20 working days from the date the biometrics have been enrolled.
In order to obtain information on what steps to take to complete the application process, you must submit the completed online application form, book an appointment to enrol your wife's biometrics and then follow the link to the commercial partner in which the information will be available to you.
Should you require assistance with this process, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for your enquiry.
Recently, we have come across many enquiries similar to that of yours. We have sucessfully liaised with the Home Office in order for them to issue a decision on applications which are being held up.
In your situation, you may wish to liaise with various departments within the Home Office in order to push the Entry Clearance Officers to issue a decision on your partner's application.
You cannot request your partner's passport back from the Home Office as this would treat the application as withdrawn.
We are in a position to assist you. Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
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We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Best regards,
OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
Your partner may be eligible to apply for Leave to Remain in the UK under Appendix FM, Ex.1 and 2 of the Immigration Rules. Under this category, there are specific requirements which must be met in order for the Home Office to grant Leave to Remain in the UK outside of the Immigration Rules.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
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We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
Your mother may be eligible to apply for entry clearance to the UK as a spouse.
Your father's income of £30,000 does appear to meet the financial requirement under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules, however in order for us to provide you with full advice, we will need to take detailed instructions from your father about his Employment in the UK.
Your mother will need to pass the IELTS Life Skills Exam at level A1 of the CEFR before making any entry clearance application as she is not automatically exempt from this requirement.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
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We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
Your wife and children may be able to apply for a visa to enter the UK as your spouse and dependent children (respectively). The Immigration Rules, in particular, Appendix FM/Appendix FM-SE dictate specific requirements for migrants to meet for an entry clearance application as a spouse and dependent children.
Your wife and children may also wish to explore other Immigration routes via which they can enter and settle in the UK.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
An application under the Adult Dependent Relative visa route is tough but not impossible.
Your mother may be eligible to apply for entry clearance as an adult dependent however, we will need to take full instructions from you to advise you further.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
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We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
You are a recognised Refugee in the UK. Your husband may be eligible to apply for Leave to Remain in the UK based on his private and family life however, we will need detailed and comprehensive instructions from you and your husband in order to estabalish your husband's eligibility to make any further applications in for Leave to Remain in the UK. At this stage, we will need to look at the previous submissions/applications made by your husband in order to advise you further.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Best regards,
OTS Solicitors.
Thank you for your enquiry.
In order to qualify for Leave to Remain under the Immigration Rules, all of the requirements under Appendix FM and Appendix FM-SE must be met. There are specific requirements for those who run a limited company and we will need to take further instructions from you in order to advise you further.
Someone will be in touch with you from our office shortly.
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Thank you for your enquiry.
There are several routes to applying for indefinite leave to remain in the UK. You entered the UK as a child dependent of some present and settled in the UK. You have since sucessfully been granted extensions in the UK in line with the Immigration Rules. Now that you are an adult, we must explore the possible options available to you to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK. Before we can advise any further, we will need to undertsand under what catergory your last grant of leave was issued and your current circumstances.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
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Thank you for your enquiry.
To obtain a UK spouse visa, the following, amongst other, requirements must be met:
- You and your spouse must be 18 years old or over.
- You must have met each other and be legally married.
- You must intend to live together permanently.
- You must have enough money to support yourselves (and any dependents) without claiming public funds.
- Your sponsoring partner must earn more than £18,600 per year or have enough savings to be able to sponsor you. The minimum financial requirement is higher if they are also sponsoring dependent children (see our section on Children’s Visas below)..
- You must have suitable accommodation for you, your spouse and any dependants.
- You must satisfy the English language requirements.
To bring dependent children into the UK, you must be able to show you have funds of:
- £3,800 per year for the first child
- £2,400 per year for each additional child
There are several ways to meet the financial requirement under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. You may be able to use your income from working as a Lecturer at a college however, it will be important for us to assess the method by which you derive your income before we can estbalish the category under which your wife and child may apply.
With regard to accomodation, the Entry Clearance Officer should be satisfied that the accommodation complies with the following requirements:
- It is (or will be) owned or legally occupied for the exclusive use of the couple (and any dependent children)…and;
- It is capable of accommodating the couple, and any children, without overcrowding as defined in the Housing Act 1985…”
At this stage, we must estabalish that the accomodation you have referred to meets the above requirement before we can confirm it is adequate for the purposes of the entry clearance application. Someone will be in touch with you shortly to see how we can help you further.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
At OTS Solicitors, we understand the difficulties faced by parents whom are separated from their children as we have dealt with many sucessful applications involving children migrating to the UK from abroad to join their parents.
Your step-daughter is under the age of 18 and thus may be eligible to apply to join you and your husband in the UK under the Immigration Rules (Paragraph 297). This will entirely depend upon her meeting ALL of the requirements under the Immigration Rules and providing adequate evidence to prove the same. Your step-son is over the age of 18 and thus we would have to explore the Immigration Rules and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to estabalish the best route for him to secure a visa to the UK along with your step-daughter.
From the facts of your enquiry, we believe a consultation at our office or by telephone will benefit you as we willl be able to take full instrcutions from you to advise you on the best visa route available for the children in their given circumstances.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your enquiry.
At OTS Solicitors, we understand the emotions involved in trying to bring your foreign-born partner to the UK to join you.
Amongst the many requirements under Appendix FM (Family Migration) for a spouse visa, one of the requirements is that your marriage must be LEGALLY recognised in the country in which it took place. In light of your enquiry, we believe it would be beneficial for you to attend our office for a face to face consultation so that we can go through the Immigration Rules and decide which route will be of the most cost-effective and efficient for you and your partner. We will be able to provide you with a detailed breakdown of the costs involved in such applications as well as a fixed fee for us to represent you in this matter.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your quesiton.
These situations can prove very difficult. Depending on the circumstances, it may increase your chance of successfully bringing your fiance and her child into the UK by waiting until you are married, then applying for a Spouse Visa. We will be in touch to discuss your options in detail. You will need to be aware of the financial requirements you need to meet to bring your fiance to the UK after marriage.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
I look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question. We can provide expert legal advice on applying for a UK Spouse Visa. Someone will be in touch shortly to discuss the details with you.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
I look forward to hearing back from you soon.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question. To enter the UK you may be able to acquire a UK Spouse Visa. The eligibility criteria for a UK Spouse visa is usually as follows:
-You and your spouse must be 18 years old or over.
-You must have met each other and be legally married - this is to prevent arranged marriages.
-You must intend to live together permanently.
-You must have enough money to support yourselves (and any dependents) without claiming public funds.
- Your sponsoring partner must earn more than £18,600 per year or have enough savings to be able to sponsor you. The minimum financial requirement is higher if they are also sponsoring dependent children
-You must have suitable accommodation for you, your spouse and any dependants.
-You must satisfy the English language requirements.
Someone from our office will be in touch shortly to discuss your situation with you and see how we can assist.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question. If you are living in the UK on a UK Spouse Visa, you may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years living in Britain. After one year of having indefinite leave to remain, you may be able to apply to become a British Citizen. We would need to talk with you further about your current situation so we can discuss option with you regarding buying property. Someone from our office will be in touch shortly.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question.
We would need to talk to you further to understand your situation and see if we can assist you. Someone will be in touch with you shortly to discuss.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question. We will need to talk with you further to understand your situation and see how we can assist you.
Someone form our office will be in touch with you shortly.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question. You may have been able to apply in the UK and 'switch' to a family visa. However, your situation may be complicated by the fact you have overstayed in the UK after your visa has expired. We would need to talk with you further and obtain further information about your situation to assist you.
Someone will be in touch with you shortly.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question.
We would need to talk with you further to find out the type of visa your husband has applied for and further clarification around the reason for the rejection. Someone will be in touch with you shortly to discuss this with you.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question.
For a spouse visa renewal application to succeed, there are usually four main requirements:
- evidence of relationship between the sponsor and the applicant;
- documentary evidence to comply with the financial requirement as set out in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules;
-adequate accommodation; and
- English language requirement.
Additionally, the applicant normally must meet the suitability criteria as set out in the Immigration Rules.
Our solicitors can ensure your application consists of the required documentary evidence, and submit it through the UK Visas and Immigration's Same Day Service, meaning you are likely to receive a decision on the renewal within 24 hours.
Someone will be in contact with you shortly to discuss this further.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question.
To assist you we would need to know what type of visa your boyfriend is planning to apply for. If you are thinking of applying for a visa for an unmarried partner, there are certain financial thresholds you normally need to meet including:
-An income of £18,600 (from the sponsoring partner). This increases if you have children.
-evidence that you have lived together in a relationship akin to marriage for the past two year.
-you have suitable accommodation for you both to live in
There are other criteria which need to be met. Someone will be in touch today to discuss how we may be able to help you should you choose to instruct us.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question.
Provided that a child who is applying under the Immigration Rules, Part 8, paras 296–316 or the Immigration Rules, Appendix FM, Section EC-C submits their application before their 18th birthday, even if they turn 18 before the application is decided, the application may still be accepted.
The date of application for entry clearance applications is usually the day that the fee is paid. This will differ according to the application process in the country of application (ie whether the fee is paid at the time of submitting the online application form or if it is paid at the same time as biometrics are taken and the documents submitted at the post or Visa Application Centre).
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question.
You may be able to bring here to the UK on a Standard Visit Visa, but if she qualified she would only be able to stay in the country for 6 months. The other alternative is to try and get an Adult Dependent Relative Visa for her. The criteria for this is very high so we would need to talk with you to find out all the details of your situation in order to give you the best chance of success.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question. To enter the UK on fiance visa you do not have to have lived with your partner beforehand, however, usually you have to have plans to get married within six months of the visa being issued with the marriage taking place in the UK. it is important that your partner, as your sponsor, meets the £18,600 per annum earning threshold has suitable accommodation for you both.
Please make an appointment to come and see us, we can advise you on pricing then.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question.
If you are settled in the UK (ie have indefinite leave to remain or British Citizenship), you may be able to bring your brother over as an Adult Dependent Relative. However, the eligibility for this type of visa is extremely strict.
To qualify for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa, you must prove:
You must prove that:
- your brother needs long-term care to do everyday personal and household tasks because of illness, disability or your age
- the care he needs is not available or affordable in the country you live in
- you will be able to support, accommodate and care for your brother without claiming public funds for at least five years
If your brother does not need care then he may be able to join you for up to six months on a Standard Visit Visa or, if he can get a job with an employer who holds a UK sponsor licence, a Tier 2 (General) Visa.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question.
To move to the UK to be with you, your parents may need to obtain a family permit and they must be dependent on you for their care. However, as they are not EEA citizens, they may have to apply for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa.
The following is the criteria you will need to meet for a UK Dependent Relative Visa:
-You will need to demonstrate that the Adult and elderly dependents who want to settle in the UK due to age, illness or disability, require a level of long-term personal care that can only be provided by a relative in the UK;
-You must be unable to obtain the required level of care in the country they are living, even with financial support from the sponsor (e.g. is no available care or there is no person in that country who can reasonably provide it);
-The person you wish to become dependent on in the UK has the financial means to support you without seeking recourse to public funding; and
-The person you wish to become dependent on in the UK has the ability to accommodate you without seeking recourse to public funding.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question.
Generally, a partner visa is applied for from your country of residence, therefore, it is likely you will need to make your application to UK Visas and Immigration from America.
You may wish to apply as the partner of an EU national as your girlfriend is Swedish under an EU Family Permit.
An EU Family Permit will generally be issued for five years and allows the applicant to work and travel in the UK free from restrictions.
The conditions that must be met to obtain an EU Family Permit as an unmarried partner include:
- the EU citizen is exercising their Treaty rights in the UK (through being employed, self-Employment, in study or self-sufficient)
- you intend to live together
- you are in a 'durable relationship' akin to marriage for two or more years.
You may be able to live with you partner for six months on a Visitor's Visa but it is likely that you will have to return to the US to apply for an EU Family Permit.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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Thank you for your question. I am sorry that your Visit Visa has been refused. As of July 2013 it is only possible to appeal to the Immigration tribunal against refusal of a visit visa where the grounds of appeal are on Human Rights grounds. The options that may be available to you therefore are:
1. Re-submit your application
2. Appeal on Human Rights grounds (Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights)
3. Apply to have the decision judicially reviewed
Our Immigration solicitors can assist you with all three options and provide you with the best chance of succeeding. Please contact our office as soon as possible to make an appointment.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question. Your husband may have to apply for a new spouse visa. We would need some further information before we could offer any further assistance.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question. We would need some further information from you before we could offer any assistance.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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Thank you for your question. It may be best to apply for a UK Spouse Visa straight away. In most situations you cannot ‘switch’ to a Spouse visa if you have entered the UK on a Visitor visa. It is likely that your daughter-in-law may have to return to China to apply for a Spouse visa.
Please note, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contact us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form.
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OTS Solicitors
Thank you for your question. Once you have completed five years’ residency in the UK, you may apply for indefinite leave to remain. You may need to pass an English language test and a Life in the UK test, as well as meet other eligibility criteria.
However, this answer cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions. The answer provided above is for information purposes only, if you would like to proceed to full legal advice and consultation with our Immigration solicitors, please let us know your availability for an appointment by contacting us on 0207 936 9960 or through our Contact form on our website.
Please therefore contact us to obtain further advice. We can ensure your indefinite leave to remain application is processed quickly and smoothly.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for your email to OTS Solicitors.
My name is Elizabeth Ramos de Freitas and I tried calling you earlier today. After reading your query, I am confident that we can advise you regarding your case.
Although this cannot be taken as a legal advice until we have your full instructions, in order to apply for the EEA permanent residence card, you would need to be living in the UK for 5 years as an EEA National or a family member. I doesn't seem that you or your wife are EEA Nationals.
Spouse Visas are also something that our firm routinely deals with and I would suggest that we arrange a consultation to discuss your case further.
Without taking your full instruction we are unable to advise you. May I kindly ask that you confirm your availability for an appointment with us this week/next week?
If you would like to proceed in this way, please let us know your availability. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Best regards,
Elizabeth Ramos de Freitas
Legal Administrator
OTS Solicitors
Dear Sir / Madam
Thank you for your question.
Your query relating to your Tier 5 visa in the UK, and residence requirements in the UK has been forwarded to the relevant department and our Immigration lawyers will be in touch with you within 24 hours to explain how to proceed for the best outcome in your Immigration case.
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OTS Solicitors
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your question.
Your case raises certain complex financial matters relating to Spouse Visa application, which our specialist Immigration solicitors, who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority would be confident to advise you on. We would be able to offer you assistance as part of a one-off consultation or otherwise as part of our full representation service. Your query relating to your Leave to Remain in the UK, and residence requirements in the UK has been forwarded to the relevant department and our Immigration lawyers will be in touch with you within 24 hours to explain how to proceed for the best outcome in your Immigration case.
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OTS Solicitors
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your question.
Your case raises certain complex matters which our specialist Immigration solicitors, who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority would be confident to advise you on. We would be able to offer you assistance as part of a one-off consultation or otherwise as part of our full representation service. Your query relating to your Leave to Remain in the UK, and residence requirements in the UK has been forwarded to the relevant department and our Immigration lawyers will be in touch with you within 24 hours to explain how to proceed for the best outcome in your Immigration case.
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OTS Solicitors
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your question.
Your case raises certain complex matters which our specialist Immigration solicitors, who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority would be confident to advise you on. We would be able to offer you assistance as part of a one-off consultation or otherwise as part of our full representation service. Your query relating to your Leave to Remain in the UK, and residence requirements in the UK has been forwarded to the relevant department and our Immigration lawyers will be in touch with you within 24 hours to explain how to proceed for the best outcome in your Immigration case.
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OTS Solicitors
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your question.
Your case raises certain complex matters which our specialist Immigration solicitors, who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority would be confident to advise you on. We would be able to offer you assistance as part of a one-off consultation or otherwise as part of our full representation service. Your query relating to your Leave to Remain in the UK, and residence requirements in the UK has been forwarded to the relevant department and our Immigration lawyers will be in touch with you within 24 hours to explain how to proceed for the best outcome in your Immigration case.
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OTS Solicitors
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your question regarding a Spouse Visa application and the procedures.
Your case raises certain complex matters regarding your marriage which our specialist Immigration solicitors, who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority would be confident to advise you on. We would be able to offer you assistance as part of a one-off consultation or otherwise as part of our full representation service. Your query relating to your Leave to Remain in the UK, and residence requirements in the UK has been forwarded to the relevant department and our Immigration lawyers will be in touch with you within 24 hours to explain how to proceed for the best outcome in your Immigration case.
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OTS Solicitors
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your question further to your girl friend's FLRM visa being refused.
Your case raises certain complex matters which our specialist Immigration solicitors, who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority would be confident to advise you on. We would be able to offer you assistance as part of a one-off consultation or otherwise as part of our full representation service. Your query relating to your Leave to Remain in the UK, and residence requirements in the UK has been forwarded to the relevant department and our Immigration lawyers will be in touch with you within 24 hours to explain how to proceed for the best outcome in your Immigration case.
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OTS Solicitors
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your question.
Your case raises certain complex matters which our specialist Immigration solicitors, who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority would be confident to advise you on. We would be able to offer you assistance as part of a one-off consultation or otherwise as part of our full representation service. Your query relating to your Leave to Remain in the UK, and residence requirements in the UK has been forwarded to the relevant department and our Immigration lawyers will be in touch with you within 24 hours to explain how to proceed for the best outcome in your Immigration case.
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OTS Solicitors
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your question.
Your case raises certain complex matters which our specialist Immigration solicitors, who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority would be confident to advise you on. We would be able to offer you assistance as part of a one-off consultation or otherwise as part of our full representation service. Your query relating to your Leave to Remain in the UK as a spouse, and your residence requirements for when you return to the UK after your studies has been forwarded to the relevant department and our Immigration lawyers will be in touch with you within 24 hours to explain how to proceed for the best outcome in your Immigration case.
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