Overview
A free immigration consultation with UK Visa Assistance is a no-obligation, one-to-one assessment with a Glasgow immigration adviser. You tell us your situation; we tell you which route you are likely eligible for, what the main requirements are, what risks we can already see, and what the process looks like from here. If you want to proceed, we give you a written fixed-fee quote before you commit to anything.
We handle it this way because most people who contact us are at the beginning: they do not know which visa applies, they are not sure whether they qualify, and they want to understand the cost before they spend money on forms or documents. That conversation should not cost you anything. It costs you nothing. What it gives you is a clear answer and a practical plan.
What a free consultation is not: it is not full casework, a written legal opinion, or representation. It is an honest eligibility and options conversation. If your situation needs a detailed written advice note, a document review, or a full application service, we will explain what that involves and quote you a fixed fee.
Our office is in Glasgow and we advise clients across Glasgow, Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Motherwell, Clydebank, Renfrew, Greenock, and the wider west of Scotland. Most consultations are by phone or video, so location is not a barrier wherever you are in Scotland.
Key Benefits
Clear route identified
Before you spend a penny on a Home Office fee, you will know which visa or permission applies to your situation, whether you are likely to qualify, and what the main requirements are. No guesswork, no generic web-page advice.
Risks flagged early
Many applications fail because of a gap that could have been spotted and fixed before submission. We look for those gaps on the call: a shortfall in income, a missing document, a suitability issue, or a timing problem that changes which route is available.
Fixed-fee quote included
If you want to go ahead, we give you a written fixed-fee quote at the end of the assessment. You know the full cost before you decide. No hourly billing, no surprises at invoice stage.
Glasgow office or remote
We meet clients in person at our Glasgow office, or by phone or video. Clients across Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Clydebank, Greenock and beyond choose remote; it works just as well.
Our Service Packages
Free Initial Assessment
A no-obligation call or video meeting with a Glasgow immigration adviser. We confirm the likely route, the key requirements, and the risks we can already see, and give you a written fixed-fee quote if you want to proceed.
Free
Advice Package
A structured one-to-one advice session going deeper into your specific circumstances: financial position, relationship evidence, employment history, or employer eligibility. You receive a written action plan covering what to prepare and the timeline to application.
From £150 + VAT
Application Package
Full end-to-end application service for your chosen route. We prepare all documents, draft cover and support letters, complete the online form, and submit on your behalf. Fixed fee agreed before we start.
From £1,200 + VAT
Document Check
Already prepared your own application? A Glasgow adviser reviews every document and the completed form before you submit, with a written checklist of any gaps or issues we identify.
From £350 + VAT
What is a free immigration consultation?
A free immigration consultation with UK Visa Assistance is an initial, no-obligation assessment with one of our Glasgow immigration advisers. You explain your situation; we identify the visa route that is likely to apply, the main requirements you will need to meet, the risks we can already see from what you tell us, and what the process looks like if you decide to go ahead.
It is not full casework, a written legal opinion, or representation. It is an honest conversation at the start of the process, so that you leave knowing which route you are on and what it takes, before you spend any money. If you want to proceed, we give you a written fixed-fee quote at the end of the call. You decide in your own time.
We offer this because most people who contact us are at the very beginning. They have a situation: a partner they want to bring to Glasgow, a job offer that requires a work visa, a business that wants to hire overseas workers, or a visa that was refused and they do not know where to turn. Before anything else, they need a plain answer. That answer should not cost them anything.
What happens on the call
The call follows a simple structure. You tell us who is involved, what you are trying to do, and where things stand at the moment. We listen, ask a few targeted questions, and then work through the likely route with you.
By the end of a 20-to-40-minute call, you will know:
- which visa or permission applies to your circumstances
- whether you are likely to be eligible based on what you have told us
- the key requirements you will need to meet: financial, English, relationship, employment, or otherwise
- any immediate risks or gaps that stand out
- the realistic timeline and process from here
- a fixed-fee quote if you want us to handle the application
We do not give vague answers. If something is unclear or depends on documents we have not seen, we say so and tell you what would resolve the uncertainty.
How to book a free immigration consultation in Glasgow
There are three ways to book:
- Phone: call 0141 536 0269 during office hours and we will find a time that suits you.
- Callback request: fill in the callback form on this page with a time that works for you and we will ring you.
- In person: if you want to come into our Glasgow office for a face-to-face meeting, mention it when you call and we will confirm an appointment.
Most consultations are by phone or video, and either works just as well as an in-person meeting. Clients from across Glasgow, Paisley, Clydebank, Renfrew, Greenock, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Motherwell, and the wider west of Scotland choose remote appointments. If you are further afield in Scotland, that is not a problem either.
What to have ready before the call
You do not need to prepare anything formal. The call is a conversation, not a document submission. It helps to have a rough idea of the following before we speak:
- the nationalities of everyone involved
- your current immigration status if you are already in the UK
- how long you have been in a relationship, if this is a family route
- your job offer or employment situation, if this is a work route
- details of your business and any roles you want to fill, if you are an employer
- the refusal letter and any previous applications, if you have had a refusal
The more clearly you can describe the situation, the more specific we can be on the call. But if your situation is complicated and hard to summarise, just start talking and we will ask the right questions.
Who the free consultation is for
The free initial assessment is for anyone at the start of an immigration matter we can advise on. That includes:
- Individuals and families considering a Spouse Visa, FLR(M) extension, ILR application, or British citizenship, wherever in Glasgow or the west of Scotland you are based.
- People already in the UK on another visa who want to know whether they can switch route, extend, or progress towards settlement.
- Individuals considering a Student Visa who want to understand the requirements before applying.
- Workers or prospective workers wanting to understand the Skilled Worker route, whether a job offer qualifies, or what the process looks like.
- Glasgow employers and businesses across Paisley, Clydebank, Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire and the wider west of Scotland who want to know whether a sponsor licence is viable, what it involves, and what compliance looks like in practice.
- Anyone who has received a refusal and wants to understand their options before deciding on a next step.
If you are not sure whether your situation falls within our scope, call 0141 536 0269 and we will tell you within the first few minutes.
Routes we cover in Glasgow
Our advisers in Glasgow advise on the following routes and can assess your eligibility at the free consultation:
- Family route: Spouse Visa (partner route), FLR(M) extension, Indefinite Leave to Remain, and British citizenship.
- Work routes: Skilled Worker Visa, Intra-Company Transfer, Senior or Specialist Worker, and Scale-up Worker.
- Student route: Student Visa, eligibility and course requirements.
- Visitor routes: Standard Visitor Visa, including whether a visit visa application is realistic given an individual’s travel history.
- Sponsor licences: Sponsor Licence applications for Glasgow and west-of-Scotland employers, Certificate of Sponsorship assignment, and licence compliance.
If your situation involves a route not listed here, ask when you call. We may be able to help or point you in the right direction.
Family route consultations
Family immigration is the most common reason Glasgow clients book a free consultation. The most frequent enquiries we receive are from people sponsoring a partner from Pakistan, India, Nigeria, or elsewhere, and from people already in the UK who want to extend their leave or progress towards settlement.
At a family route consultation we cover:
- which application applies at this stage of the route: entry clearance, in-country switch, FLR(M) extension, ILR, or citizenship
- whether the financial requirement is met based on your income and savings position
- the English language requirement at each stage
- the relationship evidence the Home Office expects
- the likely timeline and cost
For more detail on the Spouse Visa specifically, see our Spouse Visa Glasgow page. For the path to settlement, see our ILR Glasgow page.
Work visa consultations
If you have a job offer in Glasgow or elsewhere in Scotland, or if you are an employer looking to hire overseas workers, a free consultation is the fastest way to understand the Skilled Worker route and whether it applies to your situation.
For workers we cover: whether the role and salary meet the requirements, the sponsorship process, how long the visa lasts and the route to settlement, and what documents you will need to provide.
For employers we cover: whether a sponsor licence is the right route for your recruitment need, the A-rating and B-rating distinction, the duties that come with holding a licence, and the realistic timeline from application to issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. Employers across Glasgow, Paisley, Clydebank, Renfrewshire, and Lanarkshire ask us these questions regularly. The free consultation gives you the grounding to decide whether to proceed.
See our Skilled Worker Visa Glasgow page and our Sponsor Licence Glasgow page for more detail on each route.
Sponsor licence consultations for Glasgow employers
Glasgow businesses, from professional services firms in the city centre to manufacturers in Clydebank, hospitality businesses in the West End, and healthcare providers across Renfrewshire and Lanarkshire, come to us with sponsor licence questions. The free consultation for employers covers the following:
- whether your business is eligible to apply for a sponsor licence
- what roles and salary levels qualify under the Skilled Worker route
- the HR systems and record-keeping you will need before applying
- the application process and the realistic timeline from submission to licence grant
- what ongoing compliance looks like after you have the licence
We work with small and medium-sized employers across Glasgow and the west of Scotland who are encountering the sponsorship process for the first time. The consultation is the right starting point: you leave knowing whether it is viable, what it costs, and what you need to put in place.
Refusal and options consultations
If you have received a visa refusal, the first thing to understand is what the refusal says and what options it carries. Some refusals carry a right of administrative review where the decision contains a caseworking error. Some carry a right of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal. In many cases a rebuilt fresh application is faster and stronger than either of those routes.
Bring the refusal letter to the call. We will read it, identify the stated reasons, and give you our honest assessment of the options. We advise on administrative review and fresh applications directly. For tribunal advocacy we refer you to a specialist representative. The free consultation gives you enough to make an informed decision about which path to take.
We cover refusals across all the routes we advise on: family visas, work visas, visitor visas, and student visas.
Glasgow and west of Scotland: where we work
Our office is in Glasgow. We see clients in person in the city and advise clients remotely from across the west of Scotland and beyond. We regularly work with individuals and families from:
- Glasgow city centre, the West End, the South Side, the East End, Shawlands, Partick, Govan, and Maryhill
- Paisley and Renfrewshire
- East Kilbride and South Lanarkshire
- Hamilton and Motherwell
- Clydebank and West Dunbartonshire
- Greenock and Inverclyde
- Renfrew and the surrounding area
- Clients further afield in Scotland, including Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen, who prefer a Glasgow-based practice with west-of-Scotland knowledge
If you are in Glasgow and prefer to come in, we are easy to reach by public transport from across the city. If you are in Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Clydebank, or anywhere else in the west of Scotland, the phone or video option is equally effective. The call is the same wherever you are.
After the free consultation
The free assessment is the beginning, not the end. At the end of the call you will have a clear picture of your route and a fixed-fee quote if you want us to handle the application. You take that away and decide in your own time. There is no obligation and no pressure.
Most clients who go ahead choose one of the following next steps:
- the Application Package, where we handle the full application end to end
- the Advice Package, a deeper one-to-one session with a written action plan
- the Document Check, if you have already prepared your application and want a professional review before you submit
A small number of clients take the information from the free call and apply on their own. That is fine. We would rather you made the right decision for your situation than felt pressured into instructing us before you are ready.
How UK Visa Assistance helps
UK Visa Assistance is a Glasgow immigration practice advising individuals, families and employers across Glasgow, Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Clydebank, Greenock, Motherwell, Renfrew, and the wider west of Scotland. We prepare applications end to end, advise on refusals, and guide clients from a first visa through to settlement and citizenship. All fees are fixed and agreed before we start. To book your free initial assessment, call 0141 536 0269 or request a callback using the form on this page. You can also visit our Glasgow immigration adviser page to learn more about how we work.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The initial assessment is free and there is no obligation to instruct us afterwards. We cover your likely route, the key requirements, and any risks we can already see from what you tell us. If you want to proceed, we give you a written fixed-fee quote. You decide from there. We do not charge for the first call because most people are at the beginning and need a clear answer before they can make any decision.
Call us on 0141 536 0269 during office hours and we will book a time that suits you. You can also request a callback through the form on this page and we will ring you at a time you choose. If you prefer to come in to our Glasgow office in person, just mention that when you call and we will confirm an appointment. Video appointments are available if you are based further afield in Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Motherwell, or elsewhere in the west of Scotland.
No. Most consultations are by phone or video, and most of our ongoing work is done remotely too. Clients from Clydebank, Renfrew, Greenock, Paisley, Hamilton, Motherwell, East Kilbride and across the wider west of Scotland work with us without coming in. If you prefer a face-to-face meeting, our Glasgow office is available for in-person appointments.
At the end of the call you will know which route applies, whether you are likely eligible, and what the main requirements are. If you want to proceed, we give you a written fixed-fee quote covering exactly what we will do. You take it away, decide in your own time, and contact us when you are ready. There is no pressure and no follow-up calls unless you ask for them.
Yes. Employers in Glasgow, Paisley, Clydebank, Greenock and across the west of Scotland are welcome to book a free assessment about sponsor licence applications, adding roles to a licence, assigning Certificates of Sponsorship, or the compliance obligations that come with holding a licence. We advise on whether a licence is viable for your business, the likely cost and timeline, and what you need to have in place before you apply.
You do not need to prepare anything formal. It helps to have a rough idea of your situation: the nationalities involved, your current immigration status if you are already in the UK, how long you have been together if it is a family route, or your job offer details if it is a work route. The more you can tell us, the more specific we can be on the call. If you have a refusal letter or a previous application, bring that too.
We advise on the full range of routes we handle: family visas including the Spouse Visa, FLR(M) extension, ILR, and British citizenship; work visas including the Skilled Worker Visa, Health and Care Worker, Senior or Specialist Worker, and the Graduate route; visitor visas; student visas; and sponsor licence applications for employers. If you are unsure whether your situation falls within our scope, just call and we will tell you within the first few minutes.
Yes. Bring the refusal letter to the call. We will look at why it was refused, whether there is a right of administrative review or appeal, and whether a rebuilt fresh application is a stronger option. For most straightforward refusals the free call gives you a clear steer. If your situation needs a detailed refusal review and written advice, we will quote you for that separately.
Usually between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on how complex your circumstances are. We do not rush it. If your situation is straightforward, 20 minutes is enough to give you a clear answer. If there are complications, for example a previous refusal, a complex financial picture, or questions about eligibility, we take the time to cover them properly.
Please ask when you book. We will let you know what we can accommodate or arrange. Many of our Glasgow clients have family members who prefer to have the consultation in Urdu or Punjabi, and we do our best to facilitate that. Call 0141 536 0269 and mention it when you book.