The UK immigration rules pertaining to the family regime for settled persons or British citizens wanting to bring or keep their non-EU partners in the UK has rightly been criticized by many eminent judges and senior lawyers for its complexity and the incomprehensible manner in which these rules have been drafted.Our advice to those wishing to apply for a family visa, child visa and the like, is to find a reliable UK regulated immigration lawyer who doesn’t charge an arm and a leg, preferably at an agreed fixed all-inclusive fee to run your matter from A-Z.
The consequences of a well-intended application being refused are often devastating for the parties concerned. Decision-makers at the Home Office follow a ‘super-strict’ approach having been given almost no discretion when they need to assess each individual matter. The slightest error could lead to a refusal. Having to appeal or apply through a review process can be costly, time consuming and may defeat the whole purpose of applying in the first place.
Yes, it is true that the HO costs of these type of visas are high and applicants have to budget also for Immigration Health Surcharges adding to their total expenses. It is no wonder that potential applicants look for advice on social media platforms such as Facebook. And oh goodness; some of the advice published for all to read is so ridiculously incorrect that it would be funny if it wasn’t such a serious matter.
Daniel Dippenaar; Barrister-Immigration Consultant
Founder Member of DEPNER IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS
Regulated by the Bar Standards Board (Bar Council of England and Wales).
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