Best Migration agent based in London??
Hi
We are new to the site and thought we would ask the experts! We have been dealing with a Migration agent here in London, only for the clearance before we go ahead with their services and unfortunately although we can apply as I am an Aussie citizen, my partner has British Citizenship - we do feel like the initial stage has been a bit of shambles and left us feeling like this may not be the company for us. Can anyone suggest a company they may have used and felt totally at ease with. It is a lot of money to pay and they just got so much wrong and we feel nervous, so I would prefer to see if those that have done the de facto visa for residency back home could recommend someone. We appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from those that know best. Thanks for your time..............we can't wait to go!!! Cheers! Jane and Nando |
Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
Try Ian Harrop : http://www.ianharrop.co.uk
Spouse migration is usually straightforward, most people manage without an agent. Are you eligible for the permanent spouse visa, or only the temporary one? |
Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
Originally Posted by JAJ
(Post 7886977)
Try Ian Harrop : http://www.ianharrop.co.uk
Spouse migration is usually straightforward, most people manage without an agent. Are you eligible for the permanent spouse visa, or only the temporary one? I am tempted to try to do this myself as the information they require I have I was just worried it would take so much longer. |
Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
Thank you so much for the reply and the contact.
I am tempted to do the application myself as hubbie can have the permanent spouse visa, however the migration agent said they can process this quicker and we would wait for a long time if we do it ourselves. The form isn't difficult just was worried it would take so long to get it done and they assured us 4 weeks for them to prepare and up to 6 weeks for the approval. Do you know if this is the case? Thanks again. Jane and Nando |
Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
It wopn't get processed any quicker if you are using an agent, and if you are eligible for the PR visa straightaway thats what will be granted - again regardless of whether you use an agent or not.
Spouse visas are usually straightforward as JAJ said, so an agent probably isn't necessary :) |
Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 7887026)
It wopn't get processed any quicker if you are using an agent, and if you are eligible for the PR visa straightaway thats what will be granted - again regardless of whether you use an agent or not.
Spouse visas are usually straightforward as JAJ said, so an agent probably isn't necessary :) |
Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 7887026)
It wopn't get processed any quicker if you are using an agent, and if you are eligible for the PR visa straightaway thats what will be granted - again regardless of whether you use an agent or not.
Spouse visas are usually straightforward as JAJ said, so an agent probably isn't necessary :) |
Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
Originally Posted by rinkerdink
(Post 7887029)
Give Ian Harrop a call, he'll be frank and honest and will let lay down the benefits of hiring him or not, worth a phone call I think
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Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
Originally Posted by JaneNando
(Post 7887047)
Thank you Pollyana, good to know that paying an agent doesn't make it any faster, appreciate your time. Thanks
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Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
:D Will defnitely take a look, thanks for the advise as it all helps, owe you a drink when we get there!!! Have a great day, thanks so much, Jane and Nando
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Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
this agent is going to charge you 800 + vat to just to take your case, then he will add other charges on top.
I have found he gave different information compared to austrilian high commision at expo |
Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
Originally Posted by wookiee06
(Post 7887206)
this agent is going to charge you 800 + vat to just to take your case, then he will add other charges on top.
I have found he gave different information compared to austrilian high commision at expo And if you did use him did the different information affect your application? Cheers, Jane and Nando |
Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
Im currently doing the accessment, so im in the same boat as you,
however there is another agent called imigration group, they charge 100 pounds just to check if they can help u. however they offer two types of processing checking the application or doing youself. i might used them to prepared the actual application, however i prepared by assessment by calling around agents, and asking. in your case, just call the high commison, perhaps easyer and quicker |
Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
Originally Posted by wookiee06
(Post 7887257)
Im currently doing the accessment, so im in the same boat as you,
however there is another agent called imigration group, they charge 100 pounds just to check if they can help u. however they offer two types of processing checking the application or doing youself. i might used them to prepared the actual application, however i prepared by assessment by calling around agents, and asking. in your case, just call the high commison, perhaps easyer and quicker I had alook at this forum and saw all the posts concerning worries regarding the 'simple' process and if they had sent too much or too little, whether there was enough detail or too little. I decided I'd speak to a couple of agents, Ian Harrop felt right and so far no complaints. Some mange the DIY ok most build a case over a number of weeks/months and reams of paper second guessing the info that is required, for a whole 2 grand all that sh@t dissapears and you have someone on the end of a phone that actually knows the system. You will have no end of well intentioned advice on this forum just always be aware it is amatuer advice and normally honed to a particular set of circumstances. Good luck whatever you decide |
Re: Best Migration agent based in London??
Originally Posted by rinkerdink
(Post 7887366)
By all means DIY,
I had alook at this forum and saw all the posts concerning worries regarding the 'simple' process and if they had sent too much or too little, whether there was enough detail or too little. I decided I'd speak to a couple of agents, Ian Harrop felt right and so far no complaints. Some mange the DIY ok most build a case over a number of weeks/months and reams of paper second guessing the info that is required, for a whole 2 grand all that sh@t dissapears and you have someone on the end of a phone that actually knows the system. You will have no end of well intentioned advice on this forum just always be aware it is amatuer advice and normally honed to a particular set of circumstances. Good luck whatever you decide I hope you don't mind me asking - did you use Ian Harrop for a visa application or just got advice? He didn't quote the £2K price that was a London based agent that did our first clearance. So it is worth a chat with Ian to discuss all and thank you for the last couple of words, the worry disappearing because you deal with an expert, and yes, I don't want the worry of did I or didn't I do it right. Less stress, with an experienced person advising what is required...........much more appealing, will end now, thanks again, will call him first thing Monday!!! Cheers! Jane and Nando :) |
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