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This site has been made for one simple reason, to make sure you find the information you need to successfuly immigrate to (or stay in) the United Kingdom.

Check out our helpful hints on finding an immigration consultant PDF, packed with tips and tricks on avoiding dodgy visa companies or agents - we aren't OISC registered but then we dont give visa advice, are they?
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There are so many companies out there who claim to offer the best service for the best price, or offer no win no fee. Just remember two things;

• They must be OISC registered to legally give advice. If the consultant/company isnt registered with the OISC, well lets just say if it goes wrong you have no one to complain to...except yourself.
• If the deals seems to be too good to be true.... it is!

And most importantly be safe not sorry.

be safe not sorry

A few questions you should ask your immigration consultant;

• How long have you been OISC registered? - They have to be OISC registered, but the longer the better
• What level are you registered to? - Level 1 is the basic, level 2 means they have a very good working knowledge and level 3 means they are educated to the highest degree and can advise on UK Asylum and visa appeals.
• How long has your company/you been giving immigration advice? - The longer the better, companies will spring up all the time, only the 'real ones' will survive, this doen't have to be a negative though some companies are built up of very qualified staff, but at least 6 months of solid casework.
• Have you worked for the home office UK or for any government immigration agencies? - These individuals are worth there weight in gold, they know the immigration system, there is no 'guess work' or tom foolery. They know there stuff
  
  Things to ask yourself;
• Does the email address listed look 'legit'? - gmail/yahoo/hotmail etc are not the type of email address a 'real' consultant should use.
• Is the phone number they are using a mobile or a landline? - Common sense, if its a mobile, do they really have an office.
• Do they sound like they know what they are talking about?
  
  

  Also ask about the person dealing with your application in most companies the person you talk to is a 'sales' consultant and they will be commision based. The person who will approach the homeoffice for you is a caseworker, they should also be registered with the OISC and if they have UK Home office 'hands on' knowledge this will help your case.
  You can always ask to speak to this person, ask them the same questions as above and guage the responses.

  Its your future so you have to be confident in all of the people who are going to be dealing with your application.