CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL (COA) If you are planning to marry someone in the UK who is not settled in the UK then you may need to apply to the Home Office for a Certificate of Approval - COA. You can only apply for this certificate if the person who is not settled entered the UK with more than 6 Months leave or was later granted more than 6 months leave to enter or remain and they have 3 months or more remaining. Please note that the recent case low allows people on any visa or even without a visa to apply for COA, although certain point must be met. What we can do for you As British lawyers, we will do our best and even go that extra mile for you. We can help you with the necessary paperwork that will be needed to ensure that your application meets the Immigration requirements.
Please expect us to do the following for you, when you instruct us to represent you or a member of your family: Full and professional assessment of your case Advice on whether you should consider a different immigration programme or category Strong and weak points of your application Advice on correct list of documents Advice on evidence required Instructing your sponsor, relative, employer or college (if required) Final check of your documents before submission to the Home Office/British Diplomatic Post Creating a professionally looking paginated immigration bundle Drafting representations and cover letters to the Home Office/British Diplomatic Post Working with interpreters (if required) Submission your application to the Home Office/British Diplomatic Post Correspondence with the Home Office/British Diplomatic Post Keeping you updated by post, E-mail or phone on the progress of your application If something goes wrong : requesting a review or reconsideration Any further in-country/out-of-country immigration assistance
The above list is not exhaustive as we treat every client's case individually. Please do not hesitate to contact us for a professional immigration advice.  |
