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UK Visa Processing & Decision Waiting Times 2025
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

In This Article Introduction to UK Visa Processing and Decision Waiting Times UKVI Visa Processing Standard Processing Times What Factors Affect UK Visa Processing Times? What Are the Current Home Office UK Visa...

 Processing and Decision Waiting Times? UK Visa Decision Waiting Times: Frequently Asked Questions How Can I Challenge Home Office Delay in Deciding My Application? Contact our Immigration Barristers More...

How to Apply for a UK Visa From the USA
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

In This Article 1. Making A UK Visa Application From The USA 2. Application Support Centres (ASCs) vs. VFS Premium Application Centres 3. Application Support Centres (ASCs) 4. Additional Services for Application...

 Support Centres 5. VFS Global Centres in the US 6. Additional Services for VFS Global Centres 7. How to Select the Best UK Visa Application Centre in the USA 8. Processing Times for UK Visa Applications in...

eVisa Mistakes and Errors and How to Correct Them
By Sophie Gibson - Legal Associate

In This Article 1. Mistakes on Your eVisa During The Transition From BRPs 2. What Is an eVisa and What Are Its Benefits? 3. What to Do if You Are in the UK on a Student Visa 4. Steps to Correct Mistakes on Your...

 eVisa 5. Reporting Mistakes on Your eVisa to UKVI Online 6. Contact the UKVI Resolution Centre by Telephone 7. Chat with the eVisa Support Chatbot 8. How to File a Complaint About Mistakes on Your eVisa 9....

Upcoming Changes to UK Visa Application Centres
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

In This Article Introduction Changes in Commercial Partners for Applications Outside the UK What This Means for You UK Visa Application Centres Affected by the Change Changes for Applications Inside the UK Final...

 Thoughts on the Changes to UK Visa Application Centres Contact our Immigration Barristers Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Additional Resources 1. Introduction If you’re planning to apply for a UK...

How to Apply for a UK Visa Application Fee Refund
By Thomas Hill - Immigration Barrister

In This Article 1. Introduction to UK Visa Application Fee Refunds 2. Can My UK Visa Application Fee Be Refunded? 3. When the Home Office Must Refund a UK Visa Application Fee 4. Withdrawing or Varying Your Application:...

 Impact on Refunds 5. Refunds for Priority and Super Priority Visa Services 6. Sponsor Licence Premium Service: Refund Eligibility 7. British Citizenship Ceremonies: When You Can Get a Refund 8. How...

How to Chase a Delayed UK Visa Application
By Richmond Chambers -

In This Article A. Introduction B. Is My UK Visa Application Definitely Delayed? C. Why Has There Been a Delay in Processing My UK Visa or Immigration Application? D. How to Chase a Delayed UK Visa or Immigration...

 Decision in 6 Steps E. Will the Home Office Compensate Me for the Delay in Deciding My Application? F. Contact Our Immigration Lawyers G. Frequently Asked Questions H. Glossary A. Introduction We regularly...

How to Check Your UK Visa Application Status
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

In This Article A. Introduction to UK Visa Applications B. The Importance of Checking Your UK Visa Application Status C. What Information Do You Need to Check Your UK Visa Application Status? D. How to Check...

 the Status of Your UK Visa Application Outside the UK E. How to Track the Status of Your UK Visa Application Inside the UK F. Frequently Asked Questions About Checking UK Visa Application Status G. Conclusion H....

How to Withdraw a UK Immigration Application
By Emilia Cieslak - Legal Associate

There are various reasons why you may need to withdraw an immigration application. Perhaps an emergency has arisen prompting a change of plans? Or maybe you noticed that you made a mistake filling out the form? Conversely,...

 you may wish to ensure that you do not inadvertently withdraw an application which you want to be considered, for example by requesting the return of a passport for travel. In this post we will be...

Returning Resident Visa Application Guide
By Annie Ee - Senior Legal Associate

The Returning Resident Visa is for individuals whose previous settlement in the UK has lapsed and who now wish to return to the UK to settle.  Appendix Returning Resident of the Immigration Rules sets out the...

 validity, suitability and eligibility requirements.  In this post, we will have a look at the requirements to apply for a Returning Resident Visa.  When Does My ILR or Settlement in the UK Lapse? The...

Alternatives to Enroling Biometrics in UK Visa Applications
By David Zuther - Legal Associate

When making a UK immigration or citizenship application, an applicant will usually be required to enrol their biometric information (fingerprints and facial images). Whether applying in-country or from overseas,...

 this will require applicants to schedule and attend a physical appointment, unless they are able to use the UK Immigration: ID Check app.  Complying with a requirement to attend an appointment and enrol...

Mistakes and Errors in UK Visa Applications (Part 2)
By Richmond Chambers -

In Part 1 of this two-part series on visa application mistakes, we looked at how an ‘innocent mistake’ in a UK visa application is distinguished from a false representation in the Home Office caseworker guidance....

 In Part 2 we will examine some of the risks of submitting a UK visa application containing mistakes, in addition to the remedial steps that can be taken after a mistake has been discovered.  The Risks...

Common Mistakes and Errors in UK Visa Applications
By Richmond Chambers -

When submitting a UK visa application through UKVI, any information provided ought to be true, accurate and complete according to the applicant’s knowledge. However, as the process is oftentimes complex and...

 lengthy, it is not uncommon for applicants to make mistakes while preparing their visa applications. Where a mistake has come to an applicant’s attention, they should consider whether remedial steps...
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