Immigration

UK Immigration Support & Guidance

Trusted support for visa applications, family migration, settlement, and citizenship — affordable help from experienced McKenzie Friends.

Navigating UK immigration rules can be overwhelming. The forms are long, the requirements strict, and small mistakes can lead to delays or refusals. At The McKenzie Friend, we offer clear, step-by-step support to help you prepare strong, well-presented applications — ensuring your case is complete, compliant, and ready for submission to the Home Office.

Comprehensive Immigration Assistance

We provide McKenzie Friend support for a wide range of UK immigration applications and appeals. Our services include help with completing forms, organising supporting documents, drafting statements, and preparing for interviews or hearings.

• Family and Partner Visas (Spouse, Fiancé, or Unmarried Partner)
• Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 or 10 years in the UK
• British Citizenship and Naturalisation
• EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) and Late Applications
• Human Rights & Private Life Applications (Article 8)
• Student and Visitor Visas
• Administrative Reviews and Appeals

Family & Partner Visas

We assist with Spouse, Fiancé, and Partner Visas under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. Our service includes guidance on meeting the financial requirement, proving a genuine and subsisting relationship, and preparing a strong evidence bundle that demonstrates your eligibility.

• Checking income, savings, and employment documents against Home Office thresholds.
• Assisting with English language and accommodation requirements.
• Reviewing photographs, communication evidence, and relationship statements.
• Identifying common refusal reasons and ensuring your case avoids them.

Settlement & Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

After several years in the UK, you may be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). We help ensure your residence history, absences, and documents meet Home Office standards — giving you the best chance of success the first time.

We assist with:

• 5-Year and 10-Year ILR Routes
• Absence and Travel Record Review
• Life in the UK Test and English Requirements
• Document Organisation and Form Completion (SET(M), SET(O), etc.)

British Citizenship & Naturalisation

We guide you through the final step of your immigration journey — becoming a British citizen. From confirming eligibility to preparing your evidence and referee details, our assistance ensures that every part of your naturalisation application meets the Home Office checklist.

• Checking residence and absence history
• Referee declarations and identity documents
• Application for children born in the UK or abroad
• Advice on dual nationality and travel implications

Appeals & Administrative Reviews

If your visa or settlement application has been refused, we help you understand your decision letter, identify appeal rights, and prepare your case for review. Many clients secure successful outcomes through carefully structured evidence and written representations.

• Preparing Grounds of Appeal and Supporting Statements
• Drafting bundles for First-tier Tribunal hearings
• Submitting Administrative Review requests for in-country or overseas refusals
• Advising on time limits and procedural steps

Human Rights & Private Life Applications

Where traditional visa routes don’t apply, you may still have rights to remain in the UK under Article 8 of the Human Rights Act — the right to family and private life. We help you prepare detailed representations explaining your connections, length of residence, and the impact of removal on you and your loved ones.

Our Process

We take a structured, four-step approach to every immigration case:

1. 1. Consultation — Understanding your immigration history, goals, and deadlines.
2. 2. Assessment — Checking eligibility under the relevant immigration rules or guidance.
3. 3. Preparation — Reviewing your evidence, drafting cover letters, and completing forms.
4. 4. Submission & Follow-Up — Ensuring your case is complete and ready for decision, with support if the Home Office requests further information.

Transparent Fixed-Fee Support

We believe quality immigration assistance should be accessible. Our fixed-fee service includes complete application review, document checklists, and detailed guidance — with no hourly billing or hidden costs.

Why Choose The McKenzie Friend

• Specialists in UK immigration documentation and evidence preparation.
• Affordable fixed fees and flexible support options.
• Professional guidance for visa, settlement, and appeal cases.
• Nationwide support — online and in person.

We provide McKenzie Friend support and do not offer reserved immigration advice under OISC regulation. Where regulated representation is required, we will refer or signpost appropriately.