What is the Application Checking Service?
This is a service where you can have an expert in immigration lawyer check the Home Office application you have created before you send it. The check not only covers whether you have completed the Home Office application form and the supporting evidence correctly, but also whether you meet the legal requirements for the application you intend to make and, if not, advice you on how to solve your immigration issue. You will receive this advice in writing, delivered to you by email.
Is the Application Checking Service appropriate for me?
This application checking service is suitable for individuals who are able to complete the majority of a Home Office application themselves but have a few remaining sections which they need help with or a few questions that require answering. It is also suitable for individuals who have completed the application successfully, but would like a second set of eyes to reassure them that is the case.
If you are unable to complete the application yourself or you are unable to identify which documents to include, this service may not be appropriate. Instead you could use our online Video Link Service to help guide you on the basics, or our full representation service so we can prepare it for you.
What types of Home Office applications do you check?
We check any Home Office immigration application that relates to an individual, and not a business. This includes visit visas, citizenship, work visas, student visas, family visas, any application that you need to make to the Home Office to lawfully enter and reside in the UK.
How do I communicate with you?
You will be able to send us electronic copies of your documents via a secure Dropbox link which will be supplied to you in an email after you have made your purchase. You will also be able to contact us to send us any background information about your application, any questions you might have about your application, and the service in general, by email. Our contact details will be supplied to you in an email after you have made your purchase.
I have purchased the application checking service but I am having trouble uploading my file, can you help?
You should be able to upload any file type to us. You will also be able to upload up to 100GB of files. The upload process is easy, simply navigate to the secure Dropbox portal via the link you received by email after you have made your purchase and drop your files into the Dropbox window. If you are experiencing technical difficulties accessing or uploading your files please contact us using the contact form or using the contact details that you will have received after your purchase.
I have questions about using this service before I decide to purchase it
If you require information on how to access and use the Application Checking Service you can contact us using the contact form below.
I do not know what supporting documents to include, can you help?
This Application Service is only beneficial if you are able to complete a draft application yourself and without legal advice. If you do not know which Home Office application form to use or what supporting documents to include we can help via our Video Link Service. The Video Link Service is the most appropriate service if you do not know how to begin preparing your application. We will provide you guidance on what application to make, which Home Office application form to use and how to prepare a draft of your application. Having prepared a draft application, you can then use our Application Checking Service to check that you have completed the application correctly.
I do not have all the supporting documents but I want to purchase the application check, is this possible?
Yes. As part of our Application Checking Service we analyse the supporting evidence that you do have accompanying the Home Office application form. We will advise you on what additional supporting evidence needs to be included, what is not needed and can be removed, and whether you have enough supporting evidence to send the application to the Home Office. This information will be contained in our written advice setting out how to perfect your application.
Do I need to use and send you a Home Office application form?
You will have the most benefit from this service if you can provide us with the draft Home Office application form. Most Home Office processes require application forms, and most application forms can be completed online on the gov.uk website. Simply save a PDF copy of the draft online application form and provide that copy to us. Whether a Home Office form is required or not, using a form will make it easier for us to complete our written advice.
Can I email you the documents instead of uploading them as PDF files?
No. If you would like to use this service all your documents need to be scanned and uploaded to the secure Dropbox link, this provides secure and efficient method of transferring your documents.
Can I post you copies of the documents instead of uploading it as PDF files?
Yes. However, there is an additional cost of £50 (excl. VAT) to use our postal service. You have the option of choosing this when you purchase the Application Checking Service. Please only send us copies, not original documents. Please send a copy of the documents to: Free Movement Application Checking Service, Seraphus, 140 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4SD. However, recommend using the digital service as it is the most cost and process efficient service of the two.
Are dependent applications included under one application check fee?
In most cases, dependents are required to complete their own Home Office application and include their own set of supporting documents. This would require a separate application check purchase for each dependent. Where applications do not require a separate application form for each dependent, and dependents are included in the main applicant’s form, you only require one application check purchase. Often you can learn about your dependent’s application by undertaking a check of your own application, so one purchase might be enough in most cases, and you can learn how to prepare your dependent’s application by having your application checked by us.
Do you send the application to the Home Office for me?
No. The Application Checking Service does not include a service for sending your application to the Home Office, it will be your responsibility to properly complete the Home Office form, include all the relevant supporting documents, send it to the Home Office and manage the application process. It will also be your responsibility to ensure you follow our written advice, improve your application, and meet the Home Office requirements before sending your application to the Home Office. If you would like us to prepare and send the application to the Home Office, then you should purchase our Full Representation Service.
I want you to provide a full service, where you complete and send the applications for me, do you offer this service?
Yes. We offer a Full Representation Service. However, the costs of a full representation service will be higher than the costs of an Application Checking Service because we take over management of your application. The only work we require from you is to provide us with the required supporting documents and data to prepare and submit your application to the Home Office. We will do all the work involved in the application process, from preparing the application, to representing you on your behalf through the Home Office application process, from providing you with regular updates, through to advising you on the outcome of the application.
Can I submit an application on behalf of someone else?
Yes, you can purchase the application service and submit someone else’s application on their behalf and with their permission. For example, you can purchase and submit an application for your spouse or dependent child.
How long will it take for me to receive the Report Card?
We aim to complete the application checks and send you our written advice in 5 working days. However, there may be instances where further research is required to complete our checks because your application is particularly complex. Where this occurs you will be notified and you will receive our written advice within 10 working days.
I have received your Report Card and made amendments, can you check it again for me?
Yes. You can re-submit the application for a second check. This second check will incur a fee, as we will need to undertake another full check of your application and complete a second written advice. We are currently offering a 50% discount for second checks, please use the discount code contained in the email confirming your original purchase.
If you would like further information about the Application Checking Service please contact Seraphus Solicitors on 0044 7538 208096 or 0044 20 8142 8211. You can also send us a message via WhatsApp: click here. If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message stating your name, telephone number and, briefly, your query and we will get back to you in the same day. Alternatively, you can put your query, to Seraphus using the contact form below.
