Immigration Solicitor
Feb 18th 2013, 11:58 am
#1
Firetrak
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 577
Immigration Solicitor
So I spoke to one immigration consultant and she answered all my questions well except one, which is "can i use my USA based employment (which i'll continue in the UK on) to satisfy the financial requirements of my wifes spouse visa. It meets and goes above the threshold, the work will be based in the UK, but the payee (my USA company) will be based in California.
This immigration consultant who used to work for immigration, is pretty certain this arrangement will meet the UKBA's requirements.
Some people on this forum do not think it will at all and that i've been given poor advice and so because this is the only sticking point to us filing the paperwork, i've decided to use these guys: http://www.gryklaw.com/team.html specifically Barry. Has anyone ever used them.
Their fees are pretty expensive, essentially about $500 per consult. I wanted to know if thats overly expensive, especially since my conversation will literally take 5 mins at most, i'll ask him the above question he'll answer and that literally will be that.
But i've really struggled to find a reputable immigration solicitor from over here in the USA.
This immigration consultant who used to work for immigration, is pretty certain this arrangement will meet the UKBA's requirements.
Some people on this forum do not think it will at all and that i've been given poor advice and so because this is the only sticking point to us filing the paperwork, i've decided to use these guys: http://www.gryklaw.com/team.html specifically Barry. Has anyone ever used them.
Their fees are pretty expensive, essentially about $500 per consult. I wanted to know if thats overly expensive, especially since my conversation will literally take 5 mins at most, i'll ask him the above question he'll answer and that literally will be that.
But i've really struggled to find a reputable immigration solicitor from over here in the USA.
Feb 18th 2013, 12:33 pm
#2
WhiteRabbit
Joined: Dec 2004
Location: USA
Posts: 1,480
Re: Immigration Solicitor
So I spoke to one immigration consultant and she answered all my questions well except one, which is "can i use my USA based employment (which i'll continue in the UK on) to satisfy the financial requirements of my wifes spouse visa. It meets and goes above the threshold, the work will be based in the UK, but the payee (my USA company) will be based in California.
This immigration consultant who used to work for immigration, is pretty certain this arrangement will meet the UKBA's requirements.
Some people on this forum do not think it will at all and that i've been given poor advice and so because this is the only sticking point to us filing the paperwork, i've decided to use these guys: http://www.gryklaw.com/team.html specifically Barry. Has anyone ever used them.
Their fees are pretty expensive, essentially about $500 per consult. I wanted to know if thats overly expensive, especially since my conversation will literally take 5 mins at most, i'll ask him the above question he'll answer and that literally will be that.
But i've really struggled to find a reputable immigration solicitor from over here in the USA.
This immigration consultant who used to work for immigration, is pretty certain this arrangement will meet the UKBA's requirements.
Some people on this forum do not think it will at all and that i've been given poor advice and so because this is the only sticking point to us filing the paperwork, i've decided to use these guys: http://www.gryklaw.com/team.html specifically Barry. Has anyone ever used them.
Their fees are pretty expensive, essentially about $500 per consult. I wanted to know if thats overly expensive, especially since my conversation will literally take 5 mins at most, i'll ask him the above question he'll answer and that literally will be that.
But i've really struggled to find a reputable immigration solicitor from over here in the USA.
http://www.londonelegance.com/transp...s/spousal-visa
Scroll down to the section "Legal Representatives for Spouse and Fiance Visas".
Feb 18th 2013, 12:41 pm
#3
Firetrak
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 577
Re: Immigration Solicitor
My source says they are reputable.
http://www.londonelegance.com/transp...s/spousal-visa
Scroll down to the section "Legal Representatives for Spouse and Fiance Visas".
http://www.londonelegance.com/transp...s/spousal-visa
Scroll down to the section "Legal Representatives for Spouse and Fiance Visas".
My conversation will take about 5 mins.
Last edited by ldollard; Feb 18th 2013 at 12:46 pm.
Feb 18th 2013, 1:13 pm
#4
WhiteRabbit
Joined: Dec 2004
Location: USA
Posts: 1,480
Re: Immigration Solicitor
That's about $350 US at the top rate. FWIW the fee structures of practitioners in the two countries can't really be compared.
That being said, it's at the top level of the spectrum IMO (if you pay for the most knowledgable person, which is what you should do). But if they are named on Transpondia, then that is high praise.
You'll spend more than five minutes with your question.
Feb 18th 2013, 1:16 pm
#5
Firetrak
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 577
Re: Immigration Solicitor
The disclaimer says about £140 to £210 per hour depending on the level of experience of the solicitor.
That's about $350 US at the top rate. FWIW the fee structures of practitioners in the two countries can't really be compared.
That being said, it's at the top level of the spectrum IMO (if you pay for the most knowledgable person, which is what you should do). But if they are named on Transpondia, then that is high praise.
You'll spend more than five minutes with your question.
That's about $350 US at the top rate. FWIW the fee structures of practitioners in the two countries can't really be compared.
That being said, it's at the top level of the spectrum IMO (if you pay for the most knowledgable person, which is what you should do). But if they are named on Transpondia, then that is high praise.
You'll spend more than five minutes with your question.
Feb 19th 2013, 12:25 am
#7
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 837
Re: Immigration Solicitor
I have direct personal experince with them. I've PM'd you details. Please read them and feel free to PM me back.
For my 10-cents the first lawyer to speak at the APPG migration hearing on the 11th made an amazing impression on me. I'd urge you to listen to the mp3and make your own observations.
For my 10-cents the first lawyer to speak at the APPG migration hearing on the 11th made an amazing impression on me. I'd urge you to listen to the mp3and make your own observations.
Feb 19th 2013, 8:26 am
#8
Firetrak
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 577
Re: Immigration Solicitor
I have direct personal experince with them. I've PM'd you details. Please read them and feel free to PM me back.
For my 10-cents the first lawyer to speak at the APPG migration hearing on the 11th made an amazing impression on me. I'd urge you to listen to the mp3and make your own observations.
For my 10-cents the first lawyer to speak at the APPG migration hearing on the 11th made an amazing impression on me. I'd urge you to listen to the mp3and make your own observations.
Feb 27th 2013, 10:14 pm
#10
Just Joined
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 11
Re: Immigration Solicitor
Sorry to butt in but where are they based and where can I find a good one (it may be worth the few hundred pounds just to hear someone who knows the ins and outs)??
Feb 28th 2013, 5:14 am
#11
Firetrak
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 577
Re: Immigration Solicitor
gryklaw.com they are very good, try and speak to Barry if you can, he is very knowledgeable, you can say Luke sent you.. 
Once my current case with them is closed i'll update you all regarding the outcome, as it stands right now its looking positive.
Once my current case with them is closed i'll update you all regarding the outcome, as it stands right now its looking positive.
