Immigration Law Solicitors, Manchester

Many routes can be applied for yourself online, so it is a fair question, wherever in Manchester you're based. Applications to the Home Office can be complicated and time-consuming, and the value of experienced immigration solicitors is in anticipating problems before they arise, getting the evidence right, and reducing the risk of a delay or refusal that a DIY application can carry. A small documentation error can undermine an otherwise strong case, and a refusal can cost you time, money and, on some routes, your ability to stay. We act for clients across Manchester and the wider North West, and we are honest about where expert advice makes the difference and where it may be less critical, so you can decide with a clear picture.

Cost depends on your route and how complex your case is, so we give our Manchester clients a personalised quote rather than a headline figure that turns out not to apply to you. That quote covers both our legal fees and the government application fees, and we explain it in full before you commit to anything. For standard applications we can set out fixed fees, and you will get a clear document plan showing the evidence your application needs. There are no hidden costs and no surprises, so you know exactly what you are paying and why from the outset.

A spouse visa needs extensive evidence in two areas, wherever in Manchester or the wider North West you're applying from: that your relationship is genuine and subsisting, and that you meet the financial requirement. Relationship evidence typically covers proof of living together, communication and shared commitments, while the financial side has specific rules on income and documentation. A spouse or UK marriage visa is usually granted for an initial period of two and a half years, after which you can extend before moving towards settlement. Getting either the relationship or the financial evidence wrong is a common reason strong applications run into trouble, so our Manchester clients work through the documents with us to make theirs as complete as it can be.

Strict time limits apply, so acting quickly matters, wherever in Manchester you are. Where you have a right of appeal, you generally have 14 days to lodge it if you are in the UK, and 28 days if you are appealing from outside the UK. Your refusal letter sets out whether you can appeal and how to do it, along with the deadline that applies to you. Depending on the decision, the right route may be an administrative review, an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal, or judicial review. If you have had a refusal and need urgent legal assistance, contact us as soon as you can. The sooner we see the papers, the more options are likely to be open to you.