Can a UK immigration lawyer speed up the process?
UK immigration lawyers can help speed up the process of applying for your visa. Although they are unable to directly improve the speed at which the Home Office makes decisions on immigration applications, an immigration lawyer can offer sever
al significant services that can indirectly help to obtain a quicker outcome:
1. Accurately Completed Application forms
A competent and experienced Immigration Lawyer can ensure that your application is correctly completed and includes all the necessary supporting documents. Any errors in the information provided or omissions or incorrect supporting documents can cause delays in the decision-making. Employing a competent Immigration Lawyer to review your paperwork and information can ensure a smooth process as the Home Office will not have a reason to delay the processing of your application.
2. Expert Immigration Advice
A competent and experienced Immigration Lawyer will provide accurate advice on the type of visa category that is most suitable to your circumstances. This can also result in a quicker and more favourable decision on an immigration application.
3. Enquiring/Follow-ups
A competent Immigration lawyer can check Home Office timescales, track your application and, if there are any delays or issues, they can contact the Home Office directly for an update. This will help ensure that you stay up to date with the progress of your application and that you are aware of any reasons for the delay.
4. Expediting Processing
Immigration Lawyers will sometimes request an expedited process or can use the premium service such as Priority or Super Priority services on your behalf, for an extra fee made payable to the Home Office. This can have the effect of speeding up the decision-making process. If there are any delays, a competent immigration lawyer will ensure that the Home Office keeps to its timescale and that they are provided with a reason for the delay, thereby keeping you informed.
5. Appealing/Challenging the Home Office
When an immigration application is refused, a competent immigration lawyer can assist you with either a request for reconsideration, apply for an administrative review or appeal against the decision, which potentially can reduce the time you deal with the matter personally, without the assistance of a lawyer.
The use of a competent Immigration lawyer can improve the process and can minimise delays but remember that the overall timeline will largely depend on the complexities of your case and the Home Office processing times at the point of submitting your application.
Bailey James Legal is an Immigration Law firm providing high-quality immigration advice. We have a track record of handling our client’s matters to the best of our ability and we always aim to provide accurate advice at all times. Choosing Bailey James Legal can ensure that your application is accurately processed, which may ease the Home Office consideration process.
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