JPS Immigration Lawyers
Experts in UK Immigration Law
- IAA Approved Immigration Lawyers
- Run by Ex UK Visa & Diplomatic Officials
- Worldwide Visa & Legal Support
- Affordable & Fixed Legal Fees
UK Visas and Immigration Permits
UK visas & immigration permits can be affordably and effectively provided by JPS Immigration.
We help with family and partner visas, work and business visas, visitor visas, settlement (ILR) and British citizenship — whether you’re applying from abroad or already in the UK.
We offer highly competitive fixed legal fees for UK visas & immigration permits and can even provide affordable document checking services for your UK visa application if you do not require a full visa service.
UK Marriage, Spouse, Fiancée & Partner Visas
If you are in a relationship with a British citizen or a person who is settled here, you can apply to enter or remain in the UK as their partner. If successful, you will be granted permission to remain for a probationary period of 33 months – or two and a half years, if you are already in the UK. You will then be able to extend this for a further two and a half years – at which time you will be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain also known as permanent residency.
The financial requirement is one of the most common reasons for refusal. In most cases the couple must show a combined gross income of at least £29,000 a year. This can come from employment, self-employment, pensions or rental income, and cash savings can be used instead of, or alongside, income. The evidence must meet strict Home Office rules. See our spouse visa financial requirement guide for the details.
Another aspect to consider is that income sources can be combined in order to make up any shortfalls. For example if a sponsors annual salary is less than £29,000 then they can make up the shortfall by showing cash savings but a complicated calculation is used by the home office to assess the actual amount of the shortfall.
We offer a full visa service where we prepare and manage the entire application for you or can provide advice on any legal issues that may be of concern.
If your application for a UK spouse or partner visa is successful you will be able to work or study in the UK as soon as your visa has been granted.
Additional UK Visas and Immigration services we provide range from:
- Skilled Worker visas
- UK Family Visitor Visas for Family Members.
- UK Settlement Visas for your Children and other family members.
- Dependant visas for partners and children of work visa holders
- EU Settlement Scheme applications, including the EUSS Family Permit for eligible family members of EU citizens with settled or pre-settled status
- Priority and Super Priority services, where available, for a faster decision — Super Priority aims for a decision by the end of the next working day (conditions apply).
UK Visa FAQs
How many types of UK visa are there?
There are dozens of individual routes, but most fall into six groups: visit, study, work, family, business, and settlement and citizenship. The right one depends on why you’re coming to the UK, how long you want to stay, and your relationship to anyone already here. Our table above matches common situations to the right route.
Which UK visas let me work?
Work visas such as the Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker and Global Talent visas let you work in the UK. Family visas, including the spouse and partner visa, also give you the right to work. Visitor visas don’t allow you to work, and student visas usually limit how many hours you can work during term time.
Can I switch to a different visa without leaving the UK?
Often, yes. Many people switch in-country, for example from a work or student visa to a spouse visa. You can’t usually switch from a visitor visa, and some routes have their own restrictions. Read our guide to switching to a spouse visa from inside the UK, or ask us to check your options.
Do I need a lawyer or adviser to apply for a UK visa?
No, you can apply yourself. But it’s a criminal offence for anyone to give immigration advice unless they’re regulated, so if you use an adviser, check that they’re registered with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) or another approved regulator. Professional help is most useful for complex cases, previous refusals, or when the financial evidence is complicated.