It is generally policy of Immigration & Employment NI to have an initial consultation for all new clients and existing clients whose immigration status has evolved or changed. As advised on the fee scale the cost of the initial consultation is £150.

The principal aim of the initial consultation is to assess the immigration matter and identify possible issues, check compliance with the UK immigration law, rules and guidelines, as provide possible solutions related to UK Visa applications. After you state the facts of your case, you will asked various questions bearing relation with UK immigration rules such the entry date in the UK, existence and validity of an extant visa or leave, marital status and subsistence of the relationship, absences from the UK, current address and adequate accommodation, employment history, income, etc. This information is requested only for carrying on an effective consultation and won't be collected or stored in any physical nor digital means.

Where an immigration application can be submitted or an immigration service can be provided, you will be advised of the structure of the application process, admissibility and validity requirements, the compulsory supporting documents, the fees associated with the application as well as the general turn-around time to obtain a decision.

Generally disregarded as costly and superfluous, a good initial consultation in immigration is really beneficial to the individual seeking legal advice for the following reasons:

1. It determines the issues connected with the current immigration status of the individual

2. It identifies the solution or solutions ( often more than one solution is available).

3. It promotes broader awareness of and higher compliance with UK immigration rules

4. It avoids overstaying or being illegal in the UK

5. It avoids an adverse UK immigration history which is important for future UK visa applications

6. It avoids submitting erroneous application reducing lost fees

7. It may provide sufficient information to enable the individual to submit the application for himself/herself with a reduction of the total fee paid to the advisor.

Contact this immigration office to book your initial consultation.

Generally it lasts between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the complexity of the immigration issues encountered or the queries raised by the personal seeking immigration advice.

No. The initial consultation is carried out exclusively orally and does not include a written advice. In order for the meeting to be effective and worth for the person seeking advice, important concepts, validity and admissibility requirements as well as the amount of fees can be repeated during the consultation. Individuals attending an initial consultation are encouraged to take written notes ( please note that recording of the consultation is not allowed)

Upon specific request, a follow up email, summarising all the matters covered during the consultation, can be prepared at an extra cost £50.

Call the number 02890026575 or send a message through the contact form.