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Tier 1 Post Study Work visa will be closed on 5 April 2012

February 22, 2012Apply now, before it is closed. After 6 April 2012 you would need to find an employer who is willing to sponsor you for a Tier 2 visa if you wish to remain in the UK. There will be no limit on such switching (from Tier 4 to Tier 2) for in-UK applications but there will be an annual limit for applications from abroad. We can help with Post-Study...

All UKBA fees go up in April. Again. Such as Tier 1 General extension up by £500. APPLY NOW!

February 10, 2012UK Border Agency WILL INCREASE IMMIGRATION FEES from 6 April 2012. Plus from 27 February 2012 applications for INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN (ILR, permanent residency, settlement) will require biometrics, ie fingerprints.  APPLY NOW!You'd avoid a longer wait wait for an appointment and/or higher fees! Until 21st Feb we can submit ILR applications,...

Only 3 weks left before applications for an Indefinite Leave to Remain become biometric. APPLY NOW!

February 03, 2012From 21st February ILR applications will become biometric (fingerprints will be needed) and it would mean a much reduced number of Premium service appointments and much higher prices! APPLY NOW! Until 21st Feb our company, 1st 4Immigration, can submit ILR applications every Tuesday WITHOUT APPOINTMENTS! Www.1st4immigration.com

Schengen Visa Portugal - no biometrics, no personal appearance at the Embassy.

February 03, 2012Timing - only 1 week from a Tuesday, ie we submit on Tuesdays and visas are ready a week later on next Wednesday. The whole processing time is faster than the nearest appointment date at most Schengen Embassies. Cost £95 plus Embassy fee or only £95 if you are married to a UK/EU citizen. Www.multitravelvisas.co.uk

When can a child born in the UK apply for British Citizenship?

February 03, 2012A child born in the UK is entitled to become a British Citizen one his/her parent(s) become settled in the UK, ie once parent(s) get an ILR or in case of EEA nationals after exercising Treaty rights for 5 years. You can apply via Registration process, which would take on average 3 weeks. We have dealt with many successful applications and would be happy...

Is it worth applying for an ILR too early (because visa is about to expire and you don't want to pay for an extension)

February 03, 2012I am often asked: "Can I apply for an ILR when my current visa is about to expire but I am short of, say, 3 months? I don't want to pay for an extension only to apply for an ILR 3 months after that."My answer: If your issue is that you delayed your entry to the UK (ie did not enter as soon as your visa was issued) then it is not a problem if you are applying...

Only 3 weks left before applications for an Indefinite Leave to Remain become biometric. APPLY NOW!

February 03, 2012From 21st February ILR applications will become biometric (fingerprints will be needed) and it would mean a much reduced number of Premium service appointments and much higher prices! APPLY NOW! Until 21st Feb our company, 1st 4Immigration, can submit ILR applications every Tuesday WITHOUT APPOINTMENTS! Www.1st4immigration.com

French Embassy will start biometric visas on Monday, 6th February - APPLY NOW to avoid queues and to avoid waiting for weeks for an appointment!

January 27, 2012On Monday, 6th February 2012, French Embassy in London will start issuing biometric Schengen visas. It will mean compulsory appearance of all applicants - to provide fingerprints. It will bring back the old problem of having to wait for weeks for an appointment to submit your documents (and biometrics!), not having enough appointments and long...

SAME-DAY INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN - APPLY NOW before it becomes biometric in March, appointments will become more limited!

January 27, 2012From March 2012 (from 29th Feb actually) ILR applications will become biometric (fingerprints will be needed), same as Tier 1, 2, PSW or Spouse/Partner now. Because more visa categories will be 'squeezed' into a limited number of biometric appointments it will mean a much reduced number of Premium service appointments and possibly higher...

French Embassy will start biometric visas in February - APPLY NOW to avoid queues and to avoid waiting for weeks for an appointment to submit your documents!

January 05, 2012In January 2012 French Embassy in London will start issuing biometric Schengen visas. It will mean compulsory appearance of all applicants - to provide fingerprints. It will bring back the old problem of having to wait for weeks for an appointment to submit your documents (and biometrics!), not having enough appointments and long queues and waiting....