Visa Approved with the Help of Good Solicitor

[ryanlion]

After four months and two application attempts, I finally got the approval letter today via my solicitor.

My case was extremely complicated, as I had a previous refusal for an application I submitted after my PSW visa expired. I spoke with a number of solicitors over the phone and in person yet most did not appear to know as much as I did about the application process (which was a big concern!). I eventually came across a good London firm that was extremely helpful. They were the first solicitors I talked to that seemed to know more than I did about the application process and how to best position my case. I decided to go with them for my second application attempt.

If your case is not straightforward, go through a solicitor, at least for an initial consultation to see what they can offer you. You're not obliged to follow their advice (nor mine!).

Timelines:
May 3rd – Application submitted
May 8th - Application received by UKBA
May 21st – (letter dated May 17th) Application confirmation from UKBA
June 5th – (letter dated May 31st) Invitation for biometric appointment from UKBA, performed same day
July 11th – Approval letter (dated July 8th), still waiting on BRP

Documents submitted:
-CV
-Business Plan
-UK personal bank statement
-UK business bank account statement
-Website print-outs
-Advertising receipts
-Copy of business insurance
-Copy of accountant receipt
-Three original contracts
-Copies of Invoices
-Print out of Online Companies House Directors Report
-Companies House Company Certificate
-HMRC VAT Registration
-HMRC UTR Form
-Business Cards

This forum has been a great help. All the best to you all, good luck in life and business!

[KickAss]

Thanks ryanlion for sharing this and Congrats !

For all other newbies !

Please consider above suggestion as a guideline and dont blindly trust any solicitor. As mentioned by ryanlion , do your homework and only then go to any solicitor (Including the one mentioned above).

Going through policy guide will give you enough knowledge to evaluate if you really need a solicitor or can apply on your own.
In case you still think you need solicitor, make sure they know stuff >= moderators\admins on this forum.
Cheers

[henrospanish]

hi ryanlion thanks for sharing and congrats again.

My situation is exactly like yours, I made an application after my PSW expired, but applied within the 28day grace period, but got rejected because my name was not included on my website, I then made a fresh application again and scored all the points however ukba said I did not apply within the 28days period.
What did your solicitor do for you? did they go for a JRE?
please can you let me know so I can also advise my solictor or update then as well too, because they are preparing to lodge a JRE review?

Thanks

[mohammed1980]

After four months and two application attempts, I finally got the approval letter today via my solicitor.

My case was extremely complicated, as I had a previous refusal for an application I submitted after my PSW visa expired. I spoke with a number of solicitors over the phone and in person yet most did not appear to know as much as I did about the application process (which was a big concern!). I eventually came across a London firm called Vincent Buffoni (http://www.vincentbuffoni.co.uk) and had a consultation with Medina and Dhruti, who were both extremely helpful. They were the first solicitors I talked to that seemed to know more than I did about the application process and how to best position my case. I decided to go with them for my second application attempt.

If your case is not straightforward, go through a solicitor, at least for an initial consultation to see what they can offer you. I recommend Vincent Buffoni, although there are probably other good ones out there too…no matter what you decide, do your homework!

Timelines:
May 3rd – Application submitted
May 8th - Application received by UKBA
May 21st – (letter dated May 17th) Application confirmation from UKBA
June 5th – (letter dated May 31st) Invitation for biometric appointment from UKBA, performed same day
July 11th – Approval letter (dated July 8th), still waiting on BRP

Documents submitted:
-CV
-Business Plan
-UK personal bank statement
-UK business bank account statement
-Website print-outs
-Advertising receipts
-Copy of business insurance
-Copy of accountant receipt
-Three original contracts
-Copies of Invoices
-Print out of Online Companies House Directors Report
-Companies House Company Certificate
-HMRC VAT Registration
-HMRC UTR Form
-Business Cards

This forum has been a great help. All the best to you all, good luck in life and business!

Congrats for getting your visa.
But I feel it is wrong to promote your solicitor using this forum.

[ryanlion]

I spent many days hunting for a solicitor. I know it would have been helpful for me at the start of my search if I had a few contacts (or at least one) with a track record of delivering results for complex cases.

No one is obliged to follow my suggestions nor anyone else's on any forum. Everyone has their 2 cents and anything posted should be taken with a grain of salt, not as an action to follow.

[ryanlion]

@henrospanish - No, did not go through JRE. Just made a fresh application within 28 days. I am unfamiliar with the JRE process, nor am I aware of my solicitor's experience with JRE. However, I do have contacts in the QC (i.e. Queen's Counsel) that can maybe help for such a case. I can PM you details if you wish.

[Sug]

@henrospanish - No, did not go through JRE. Just made a fresh application within 28 days. I am unfamiliar with the JRE process, nor am I aware of my solicitor's experience with JRE. However, I do have contacts in the QC (i.e. Queen's Counsel) that can maybe help for such a case. I can PM you details if you wish.

No offence but u sound like a solicitor , 'mark of zero'

[Newstarter07]

Moderator should check this post..... Marketing should not be allowed....

[truth88]

[quote="ryanlion"]After four months and two application attempts, I finally got the approval letter today via my solicitor.

My case was extremely complicated, as I had a previous refusal for an application I submitted after my PSW visa expired. I spoke with a number of solicitors over the phone and in person yet most did not appear to know as much as I did about the application process (which was a big concern!). I eventually came across a good London firm that was extremely helpful. They were the first solicitors I talked to that seemed to know more than I did about the application process and how to best position my case. I decided to go with them for my second application attempt.

If your case is not straightforward, go through a solicitor, at least for an initial consultation to see what they can offer you. You're not obliged to follow their advice (nor mine!).

[b]Timelines:[/b]
May 3rd – Application submitted
May 8th - Application received by UKBA
May 21st – (letter dated May 17th) Application confirmation from UKBA
June 5th – (letter dated May 31st) Invitation for biometric appointment from UKBA, performed same day
July 11th – Approval letter (dated July 8th), still waiting on BRP

[b]Documents submitted:[/b]
-CV
-Business Plan
-UK personal bank statement
-UK business bank account statement
-Website print-outs
-Advertising receipts
-Copy of business insurance
-Copy of accountant receipt
-Three original contracts
-Copies of Invoices
-Print out of Online Companies House Directors Report
-Companies House Company Certificate
-HMRC VAT Registration
-HMRC UTR Form
-Business Cards

This forum has been a great help. All the best to you all, good luck in life and business![/quote]

I used the same solicitor , did everything they said and my visa was refused after nearly 9 months. They are really unprofessional and would not recommend them

[b.Ali]

can you please provide me your solicitor details..you can pm me.
Thanks

[Lola22]

After four months and two application attempts, I finally got the approval letter today via my solicitor.

My case was extremely complicated, as I had a previous refusal for an application I submitted after my PSW visa expired. I spoke with a number of solicitors over the phone and in person yet most did not appear to know as much as I did about the application process (which was a big concern!). I eventually came across a good London firm that was extremely helpful. They were the first solicitors I talked to that seemed to know more than I did about the application process and how to best position my case. I decided to go with them for my second application attempt.

If your case is not straightforward, go through a solicitor, at least for an initial consultation to see what they can offer you. You're not obliged to follow their advice (nor mine!).

Timelines:
May 3rd – Application submitted
May 8th - Application received by UKBA
May 21st – (letter dated May 17th) Application confirmation from UKBA
June 5th – (letter dated May 31st) Invitation for biometric appointment from UKBA, performed same day
July 11th – Approval letter (dated July 8th), still waiting on BRP

Documents submitted:
-CV
-Business Plan
-UK personal bank statement
-UK business bank account statement
-Website print-outs
-Advertising receipts
-Copy of business insurance
-Copy of accountant receipt
-Three original contracts
-Copies of Invoices
-Print out of Online Companies House Directors Report
-Companies House Company Certificate
-HMRC VAT Registration
-HMRC UTR Form
-Business Cards

This forum has been a great help. All the best to you all, good luck in life and business!

Congrats! This is really good.

So your made initial application after your poststudy visa expired but within 28days and the application was refused. Then you made a fresh application within 28daysof refusal and got the visa right?

[Lola22]

hi ryanlion thanks for sharing and congrats again.

My situation is exactly like yours, I made an application after my PSW expired, but applied within the 28day grace period, but got rejected because my name was not included on my website, I then made a fresh application again and scored all the points however ukba said I did not apply within the 28days period.
What did your solicitor do for you? did they go for a JRE?
please can you let me know so I can also advise my solictor or update then as well too, because they are preparing to lodge a JRE review?

Thanks

Hello,

Don't worry, you will be fine with Judicial Review and I think that is the only option you have now anyway.

You need a good solicitor for challenge them. This would have been much easier with the first refusal though. What did your solicitor say about your case or how did he say he/she will help you. You should know that is what you are paying for.