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A New Season - 2025
This is a New Season, 2025 - a New Year in the Gregorian Calendar. So let's tell you about how we work. Our client's come to us from all walks of life, different employments sectors , different class segmentation and from different parts of the world. We strive to treat everyone equally and to manage expectations. Our mandate is to comply with Government and Regulatory requirements whilst at the same time providing excellent customer care. In 2024, we saw one of our dearest caseworkers leave our firm to become an independent. We have made an agreement that we will still work together as our mindsets and ways of working are similar and our ultimate aim is to help people. Our client's have provided good feed back throughout the year and we have had great reviews . All in all a good year, so what's new. This is our new program - our pro bono appointments are suspended until April 2025, giving us an opportunity to get to grips with the season's changes. When you call us, you will be able to book an appointment immediately with our friendly reception team. We take payment in advance of appointments, our lowest costing appointment is £30 plus VAT f or 15 minutes and our highest is £120 plus VAT for one hour. We have the capacity to handle all manner of immigration consultation. Our applications are priced at £1290 plus VAT for all general applications at Level 1. Level 1 means basic application. Level 2 Applications are complex the charge for these is £1800 plus VAT, Level 3 Applications which includes Appeals, Bail and Asylum is priced at £3000 plus VAT. The prices are set fees and are non negotiable. Our returning clients benefit from a 10% discount. We try to be fair to all of our clients. Our fees are transparent. Initially you pay a 50% deposit on applications. If you decide not proceed, we charge for the time we have provided plus an admin charge of 15%. There are no hidden costs within our charges. This includes photocopying, scanning, uploading to the UKVI partners unless there are technical problems with their system, consultations and casework. They say Xmas is the season of good will. Our intent is to share and spread good will throughout the year. We hope this explains our system and clarifies our aim to be upfront, transparent, reasonable and affordable.
The Life in the UK test is a vital step for British citizenship, but it can feel daunting for many. The test assesses knowledge of British history, traditions, and laws, with questions ranging from medieval monarchs to modern customs. Applicants often struggle because the content can seem far fetched and not easy to associate with day to day life, especially for those new to the UK. The test's multiple-choice format hence, knowledge is key , the pass mark is 75%. Many are nervous even before the study begins. That is why we are developing a program to help.
Naturalising as a British citizen is a significant milestone, offering the opportunity to fully embrace life in the UK. The process involves meeting key criteria: residing in the UK for at least 5 years (or 3 if married to a British citizen), holding Indefinite Leave to Remain, and demonstrating good character. Applicants must also prove their English language ability and pass the Life in the UK test, covering British history, culture, and values. Finally, a citizenship ceremony celebrates this new chapter. Naturalisation isn’t just legal status—it's a new chapter for many, providing freedoms, rights and responsibilities to one of the most progressive nation states in the World.
Todays question was about domestic violence to partners of skilled workers. Sorry to say the Domestic Violence rule does not cover skilled workers. The rational probably is that the skilled work visa is a temporary visa allowing residence in exchange for work. The partner of permanent residents route is much different there is permanence in the equations and this allows for relief in situations where there is domestic abuse. My answer is regrettably, if you leave your marriage as a skilled worker for a domestic abuse reason, then unless you have an alternative reason to apply to remain in the UK - you should consider leaving to resume your life in the last country you lived in or otherwise your country of origin.
This is not as tricky as it sounds, what you need know first of all is whether you meet the financial requirement with demonstrable earning of £29.000 in the year of the application. Therefore if you have had more than one job, it can be the cumulative amount that count towards the relevant figure. The UKVI require evidence of the work you are undertaking such as contracts, pay remits, bank statements and other documents that show you are in genuine employment. It is open to them to make checks to verify information you choose to submit.
This post explains who is a partner as applies to the spouse visa criteria.
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Bringing your Spouse to the UK Episode 3- English Language Exemptions Partner/Spouse Visa exemptions discussed in a broadcast brought to you by Lawson Hunte Immigration Radio 24.
In this episode, Sonya discusses the English Language Requirements as this pertains to the spouse visa. Exemptions will be explored in a subsequent broadcast. This broadcast is brought to you by Lawson Hunte Immigration Radio 24 keeping it real and educating a nation.
This is a discussion by Sonya King Immigration Lawyer on bringing a spouse to the UK. It is a general overview of starting a spouse visa application. The next Episode is titled Speaking the Language.