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Registration as a British Citizen Children

In the United Kingdom, the process of registration as a British citizen for children is a significant and complex legal procedure that can have profound implications for a child’s future. It is a subject that warrants careful consideration and understanding, as it involves various eligibility criteria and requirements that must be met. In this essay, we will delve into the intricacies of registration as a British citizen for children, exploring the reasons for this process, the eligibility criteria, the application procedure, and the potential benefits and implications for the children involved.  read more

If you are a US permanent resident looking to travel to the UK, you can apply for UK visas in USA

However, you first need to consider, do you need a UK visa?

You will not need a UK visa is you wish to simply visit the UK and you are from the following

The nationals of the following countries do not need a UK visa as visitors

• US Citizens – no visa required for visits – everything else requires a visa
• EEA national do not require a visa for the UK .
• Swiss nationals
• Some Commonwealth citizens

Things may change after BREXIT

If you are from any of the countries below , you will need a Visa to enter the UK ,  even if you are a US permanent resident.  Though you can apply for UK visas in USA

There may be some visa exceptions for those in Asterix.

So , if you are  searching for how a US permanent resident travel to UK, you should look at your nationality to determine whether you will need a UK visa and you can apply for UK visa from usa.

It is always advisable to contact a UK Immigration Lawyer to advise and assist with your UK Immigration  visa.

You can contact us on 310 943 6352 or email us at info@larhdellaw.com  or simply complete our contact form.

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We set below the basic procedural steps on how to apply for UK visa from USA,  to be followed by anyone who is applying for a UK visa from USA.

Step 1:  Contact a UK Immigration lawyer for assistance in determining the best visa for UK.  You can also visit our page on all UK visas or look at the UK Visas and Immigration government website

Step 2.  Find out which website you can apply from .  There are two main websites which are the visa4uk website

https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome  or the new site which is https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk

The online procedure on how to apply for UK visa from USA is dependent on your visa route. i.e. this will determine which online application you can use.

Step 3:  Complete your UK visa online application form. It is usually prudent at this stage to appoint a UK immigration lawyer to help with your UK visa from USA.  But you can complete this form yourself. It is advisable not to submit your application until you have gathered all your supporting documents.

Step 4:  Complete additional application forms .  Some UK visa from USA, require additional forms which cannot be completed online, for example there are supplemental forms to the  completed for the UK spouse visa, the Tier 2 visa , the Tier 5 visa.

Step 5.  Review the UK immigration rules and prepare your evidence to show that you meet the requirements of the immigration rules.  This is the crucial stage where you need the assistance of a UK immigration lawyer.  Many immigration lawyers will prepare a representation letter at this stage

Step 6: Once you are satisfied that you have complied with the UK Immigration Rule. You should go back to your online visa application form and submit this

Step 7.  Once you submit your UK visa application online and have completed the declaration you will be required to pay your application fees. Some applications will also require you to pay an IHS (immigration health surcharge) fee

Step 8 : Book your biometric appointment. When applying for UK visa from USA  your biometric appointment will take place at a visa  Application Support Center near your home.

Step 9 : Upload your supporting documents online.  Some UK visa Application Support Centers provide scanning services , so you may be able to deal with this when you attend your Biometric appointment

Step 10. Attend your biometric appointment and send your original passport to the UK Immigration service.  Along with any supporting documents you have not uploaded or scanned.

Step 11: Await your UK visa decision and the return of your original documents

There are optional premium services available at a separate fee , which may change some of the steps above, example , there is a premium service that allows you to keep your passport while your application is being decided.

It is always advisable to contact a UK Immigration Lawyer to advise and assist with your UK Immigration  visa.

You can contact us on 310 943 6352 or email us at info@larhdellaw.com  or simply complete our contact form.

If you are living in the US either as a US Citizen, a Legal Permanent Resident (LRP) or in any other non-immigrant capacity (such as someone on a student visa) and you require a UK visa, you will most likely need to submit your application for UK Visa in USA. read more

If you are living in the US and plan to visit the UK, you many need to apply for a UK  tourist visa from USA read more