Application Process Guidance

1. The PCCL allows the client to register their core information about themselves to our digital platform. If the client requires a family to enter or remain in the UK, those family members must complete their own PCCL form and upload their own documents.
2. Or firm will verify if the data and documents provided to the PCCL meet the rules of the application the client wishes to apply under. Note: Returning clients who preciously completed the online PCCL, will be directed to a top-up assessment form.
3. Our firm will email the client their CCL based on the data provided in their PCCL. The CCL letter outlines information about themselves, family members, immigration history, good character and all associated costs regarding their application. Attached to the CCL will be the clients set fee invoice. The client is then required to go to our website and accept our CCL business terms. Note: Signing online the CCL, will authorise our firm to represent the client to the UKVI.
4. Our firm would have agreed with the client the see fee to process their application and any family members prior to issuing the CCL. The invoice payment is due to be paid into HSBC bank account within 7 days of the invoice date.
5. Our firm will issue the client a unique email address allowing us to track all communication with UKVI. The email will have a client reference in front of @global4immgration.com.
6. By adding our IAA registration number F200400010, UKVI will be aware you are using a UK law firm regulated to process the applications to them.
7. If the client is applying to Enter or Remain in the UK, UKVI will first charge the clients payment card the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). Once the IHS fee is paid, the client must then pay the appropriate visa application fee. Note: Our firm will help the client process these fees.

8.   The CP is a third-party business whom UKVI works with to help bridge the client to the Home Office by collecting the client’s biometric data and their application support documents. Note: Biometrics appointment can be a free and chargeable service. Our firm tries to secure free slots. TLS contact operates in the UK and VFS Global operates outside of the UK.

1. Our firm prepares the client application support letter, this letter outlines who the client is, any family members, why they are applying to enter or remain in the UK, settle or are applying to become British. We will cover the rules of the client’s application which we share with the client pre-submission to UKVI.
2. Our firm will upload the CP all documents which will be listed in the clints application support letter. Note: We keep a digital record of all uploaded documents.
3. Our firm will forward to the client an email from the CP outlining what the client should expect at their biometrics appointment. Note: Our firm will receive email confirm that the clients’ biometrics were completed and biometrics and documents submitted to UKVI.
4. If UKVI wishes to clarify any client data, or request additional evidence, our firm will consult the client and update UKVI.
5. UKVI outcome will be one of 3 outcomes 1) Application Approval, 2) Application Rejected or 3) Application Refused. 2 and 3 not covered in the process as this will depend on the type of challenge permitted.
6. Our firm will forward to the client the UKVI visa approval letter which will outlines the conditions of the visa permission.
7. If the client is applying to enter the UK, they will be instructed by UKVI or the CP to collect their passport from the CP property unless the client’s application was processed using the immigration ID App.
8. As from 1 June 2025, visa stickers which are endorsed into a passport will cease. All UKVI permission to enter the UK will be held in the eVisa online portal.
9. A closed letter is basically what is covered in the UKVI application approval email but our firm where applicable will provide a road map to future applications and confirms the case is now closed.
10. Our firm is required by its regulating body to file the client’s application date for 6 years. If the client decides to use our firm services in the future, we will recover the file from archive and utilise the data for any new application to UKVI.

Naturalisation/British passport process only

1. If the naturalization application is approved, our firm will forward to the client details on how to book the standard or private ceremony to become British.
2. Once the clint has attended their ceremony, they will be handed their certificate of naturalisation.
3. The client is required to obtain from a photo booth a passport digital code and not the picture itself as our firm needs to submit this code to the passport office photo scanner.
4. The client can use one of their two referees which were used in their naturalisation application or a different referee.
5. A closed letter is basically what is covered in the UKVI application approval and confirms the case is now closed.
6. Our firm is required by its regulating body to file the client’s application date for 6 years. If the client decides to use our firm services in the future, we will recover the file from archive and utilise the data for any new application to UKVI.

Last updated 06.2025