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What is the benefit of using our legal services when you want to come to the UK or extend or switch?

Our speciality lies in the field of Immigration, Nationality and EU Law, so it means we always are dealing with this side of the law. We are able to support you in making a correct decision, avoid delays on your case, save money and time, not forgetting the stress of any doubts with your application.

 

There are many routes available to come to the UK, extend or switch, some of them do not allow extension or even switching. Knowing what is right can be a difficult task and this is why we are here. Simple task of not using the prescribed forms can mean your application is invalid, which means if you have no valid stay, you would have to return back and there is no appeal rights.

 

Our initial consultations are a chargeable service. We initially discuss the requirements of the application to ensure you meet the requirements and have the documentation required at hand for the submission. It gives you an opportunity to meet us and ask questions.

 

Each case will be checked thoroughly, everything will be cross referenced so guidelines are met and we will also add our legal document which would outline the Immigration Rules and how the client has satisfied the rules. We use documents that are used by Home Office case workers, so we know exactly what they would look for in your case.

 

The most important fact is that law constantly changes, policy guidelines and requirements are always changing, so it is best that you always use specialised services to support you. We never compromise our services, our fees remain very competitive but our expertise is at the very highest standard.

What happens in the initial consultation?

Your case worker would take some background information regarding yourself. Relevant questions would be asked to ascertain whether your case can be handled by our team. You will also be able to ask questions, understand what is required to meet the Immigration Rules, Nationality Law and EU Law where relevant. Should we be able to provide assistance, your case worker will give you a customer care letter whereby it would outline the service agreement and the cost associated.

What is a customer care letter?

A customer care letter from us will ensure that we outline the service we would be providing, it would also provide a break down of the costs associated so you can rest assure that there are no hidden charges and that fees do not go up unless changes are made (i.e. Home Office fees etc).

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Healthcare Visitor

The S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa is granted based on the EU administrative form and administered under Articles 20 and 27 of Regulation (EC) 883/2004. The policy permits a person to apply for this visa in order to receive medical treatments in the UK. It is also a visa permitted to allow to accompany someone to the UK to obtain that treatment. 

Requirements of the S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa

The following are the requirements of the S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa, and you must submit the correct information and documents at the date of application, to avoid a visa refusal:

  1. A valid application must be lodged using the correct visa form.
  2. You must not fall for refusal under the general grounds of refusal of the immigration rules.  
  3. You must be travelling for the purpose of undergoing S2 authorised healthcare treatment and must present a valid ‘S2 certificate of entitlement to scheduled treatment’.
  4. Evidence of your intention to return as well as the financial aspect would be considered in the S2 Healthcare Visitor visa application. 

How to apply for the S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa

The visa application must be completed on the UK Home Office website. There are no visa fees to be paid for that application however the Visa Centre, applies other charges. The UK Home Office have a right to change the visa fees. Please check before you apply.

Extending your leave to remain under S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa

You are permitted to extend your leave to remain in the UK under the S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa, as long as you continue to meet the requirements of the visa. You must provide further evidences to support your application including updated medical evidences.

Refusal of your S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa

If your application under the S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa is refused, and you have submitted a valid application for entry clearance or permission to enter or stay and is refused will be able to challenge the decision by administrative review and/or by appeal.

Administrative review is available where you are refused under eligibility grounds. An appeal is available where you are refused or where their permission is cancelled. The decision letter will inform you of the reasons, and you must submit your grounds of representation including evidences to support your administrative review or appeal. 

Taking legal advice on S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa

You can speak to ICS Legal on applying for the S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa, and how to ensure the application is lodged correctly. You can call us on 0207 237 3388 or email us at info@icslegal.com

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