Start Phone Assessment Start Online Assessment Our Service UNSURE OF YOUR NEEDS? CALL OUR ASSESSMENTS TEAM 24/7 ON 0203 384 4389Ancestry VisaYou can apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you:are a Commonwealth citizenare applying from outside the UKare able to prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UKare able and planning to work in the UKmeet the other eligibility requirementsSpeak to our assessment team now to confirm your eligibility and options for free on 0203 384 4389.Further InformationHow long it will take The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel.Example:You can apply from 16 March if you plan to travel on 15 June.You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks when you apply from outside the UK.How long you can stay You can stay in the UK for 5 years on this visa.You can apply to extend your visa.You can also apply to settle in the UK permanently.What you can and can't do You can:workstudybring family membersYou can’t:change (‘switch’) into this visa if you’re already in the UK on another visaget public fundsEligibility You must prove that you:are 17 or overhave enough money without help from public funds to support and house yourself and any dependantscan and plan to work in the UKYour ancestry You must also show that you have a grandparent born in 1 of the following circumstances:in the UK, including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Manbefore 31 March 1922 in what is now the Republic of Irelandon a British-registered ship or aircraftYou can claim ancestry if either you or the relevant parent:were adoptedwere born within or outside marriage in the UKYou can’t claim UK ancestry through step-parents.Documents you'll need to provide When you apply you’ll need to provide:a current passport or other valid travel identificationbank statements to show you’ve enough money to support yourselfyour tuberculosis test results if you’re from a country where you have to take the testYou’ll need to have a blank page in your passport on which to put the visa.Ancestry documentsYou’ll also need to provide:your full birth certificateyour marriage certificate or civil partnership registration document if your husband, wife or civil partner wants to join youthe full birth certificates of the parent and grandparent your ancestry claim is based onmarriage certificates for your parents and grandparents if they were marriedlegal adoption papers if you or your parents are adoptedevidence that you’re planning to work in the UK, for example job offers you’ve received or a business plan if you’re self-employedYou may need to provide additional documents depending on your circumstances.Extend your visa You should include any dependants who are on your current visa on your application to extend – including children who have turned 18 during your stay.You should apply before your current visa expires.EligibilityYou can also apply to settle in the UK permanently if you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years on this visa.How long you can stayYou can extend your visa for a further 5 years.How long it takesA decision will be made:within 8 weeks for postal applicationsusually on the same day if you use the premium serviceYou’ll be contacted if your application is complex and will take longer, eg:if your supporting documents need to be verifiedif you need to attend an interviewbecause of your personal circumstances (for example if you have a criminal conviction)Once you’ve applied you can stay in the UK until you’ve been given a decision, as long as you applied before your last visa expired.Family MembersYour family members (‘dependants’) must apply to join or remain with you in the UK if they’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.A ‘dependant’ is any of the following:your partneryour child under 18your child over 18 if they’re currently in the UK as a dependantThey may also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of their application.Dependants applying in the UKYour dependants can apply to extend or switch their visas to stay with you if they’re already in the UK.Members of your family can’t apply in the UK as your dependant if they hold a visitor visa.Children born while you’re in the UKIf you have children while you’re in the UK, you can apply for permission for them to stay.You must do this if you want to travel in and out of the UK with your child.Rated excellent by our clients on: Start Online Assessment Now Get a FREE phone assessmentHow we work in 3 simple stepsCall us or submit your details onlinehReceive a FREE no obligation assessmentYou decide if you want our assistanceWHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF USING UK IMMIGRATION SOLICITORS?Immigration rules are complex and subject to regular changes and revisions. This itself presents problems as it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of and have complied with any changes to the routes, processes and evidence requirements. Failure to meet strict rules is likely to result in the application being refused which, in turn, is likely have an emotional and financial strain on you and your family. It is our job to ensure we are fully aware of the latest immigration rules, policies and procedures. We don’t leave matters to chance. Once you become a client of ours, we explain our strategy and tell you exactly how we propose to get you the right result. We will pinpoint the positives and negatives of your circumstances and explain where issues may arise and what would need to be done to fix them. We provide step by step guidance and advice throughout the entire process professionally. Our vast experience allows us to foresee problems before they arise and pro-actively adopt a strategic action plan.Our legal fees are always agreed and fixed with you right at the beginning of your case, so you have complete peace of mind and control over the costs to ensure there are no restrictions or unpleasant surprises.There are many online agencies, advisors and marketing companies who claim to be immigration experts but, provide very little expertise.Let us be very clear here, if you are paying for someone just to fill in the forms for you, you should think about how you can put that money to better use and avoid gambling with your future by using inexperienced and ineffective companies.We are a fully regulated nationwide, multi award winning law firm that specialises in immigration. Having more than 60 years of combined expertise and having handled more than 8,000 cases we have unrivalled experience and expertise to ensure you get the right result first time around – Don’t take our word for it though, check out our reviews to see why our clients trust us with their futures. We are rated 5* across the board and 98% of our clients have confirmed that they would recommend us to others. *We have illustrated our typical scope of service below so you can understand what we do for you as paid of our service: Our immigration specialists carry out a free detailed assessment with you to understand your circumstances and needs.The collated information is then reviewed by a senior immigration solicitor who will have no less than 8 years’ immigration experience.Based on the information collected, the senior solicitor will then confirm what your options are and will also confirm if we are able to help you.We will offer you an Agreed Fixed Fee quotation for us to handle your entire case until initial conclusion without obligation. If we have officially taken your instructions, we will create a client file for you and collect detailed initial information.We will then ensure you receive a personalised one-to-one legal consultation with a senior immigration solicitor who will take your full instructions by exploring your circumstances in detail and advise you on the best way to meet your objectives. The solicitor will explain the relevant legislations and provide you with advice on the steps that we would need to take to get a successful result.The senior solicitor who carried out your legal consultation will then send you detailed written legal advice explaining everything that needs to be done and which documents will be required as part of the process. We will tell you about any problem areas and formulate a strategy to overcome/mitigate these. We will carefully review any documents that you have provided in support of the application. These documents are then validated and formatted to ensure that they meet the UKVI specified evidence requirements. Where they do not, we will explain what needs to be done to address the issues.Where required, we will prepare any necessary written legal arguments or representations that are required to support your application and gain an approval. Often, we may be required to make discretionary submissions.We will complete a draft application and share this with you to ensure that all parties are happy with the representations that will be submitted to the Home Office.We advise you on what application processing routes are available. In some cases, there are fast track or premium processing routes available. We may be required to book a Home Office appointment on your behalf. Will also be able to confirm typical processing times for any processing centre in the world. We explain all options, routes and fees comprehensively allowing you to make the best choice.We lodge the application on your behalf using our secure authenticated processes. Whilst your application is pending, we continue to ensure you receive maximum legal protection and ensure that your rights and allowances are upheld throughout the processing stage. We ensure that you are aware of and remain compliant with the immigration rules and regulations during this period. We will also keep you updated on the progress of your matter.If any follow up work is required in response to any queries raised by the UKVI, we will also deal with these as part of the comprehensive service.We secure a decision on your matter and further advise you on the relevant implications of that decision. If required, we will also confirm if any secondary applications are required and brief you on the necessary process and procedure for those also.WHY SHOULD I USE UK IMMIGRATION SOLICITORS TO HELP ME?Here are just some of the reasons to choose us: * We are the UK’s #1 Immigration Specialist Law Firm* We are a fully SRA regulated law firm so you are working directly with our in house legal team* No agencies, middlemen or outsourcing* We have achieved 99% success rate across all application types* We have a 24 hour helpline that operates 7 days a week – 365 days a year* We have multiple offices across the UK but 90% of our clients are not required to visit in person* We have more than 60 years combined immigration expertise* Our team have handled more than 8,000 cases* We offer a free initial assessment which will explain your options and check your eligibility for your chosen route* We operate a 100% Agreed Fixed Fee model with all fees fixed and agreed before work is started* 98% of our clients would recommend us to family & friends* Our average rating is 4.6/5 across major review platforms (based on over 300 reviews).WHAT IS A FREE NEEDS ASSESSMENT?If you have an immigration related problem or question, you can have a free assessment with a member of our assessments team.The assessor will establish why you are calling and what you are looking for assistance with. The assessor will ask you a series of questions to determine your circumstances in relation to your objectives.The assessment is 100% private and confidential. As we are a private law firm, we work with our clients to overturn Government decisions daily. We do not share any information with any third party.Although the assessor will be a trained immigration specialist, they are not solicitors and therefore will not give you detailed legal advice or guidance.If you want to establish what your options are and the best way forward for you, your assessor will collate the necessary information and then speak with one of the resident senior solicitors at the firm to determine what your options are, if and how we could assist and confirm whether we would be prepared to take your case. If we can assist, you will be provided with an Agreed Fixed Fee quotation which is a single legal fee to cover the firms cost of representation agreed from the outset and binding for all parties.The free assessment is no obligation and you are merely given clarity on your position and options to move forward.If you have a complex matter or require legal advice regarding a specific issue, you will most likely require a legal consultation.This is a separate service and is chargeable at the prevailing rates.Please note, UK Immigration Solicitors are a private law firm and are not part of the Government. We do not accept legal aid instructions. Although we are happy to assist genuine callers, we are not a directory service and sadly are unable to provide you with Government telephone numbers.To get started you can either call us on 0203 384 4389 or complete the assessment form and one of the team will call youWhat do you want to do next? 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