UK Immigration Advice for Clients in Canada & the United States
Receive clear, professional legal advice on UK spouse and partner visas, settlement and British citizenship — provided by specialist UK immigration lawyers
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Expert UK Immigration Lawyers Serving US & Canadian Clients
Planning your move to the UK from the United States or Canada? Our UK immigration attorneys provide specialist visa consultation services for North American clients. We’ve built our practice around helping people like you, whether you’re claiming British citizenship through ancestral ties or due to historic discrimination, applying for a UK spouse visa, or working through UK immigration law from thousands of miles away.
Sterling Immigration has guided hundreds of clients across North America successfully through the complex UK Visa and British Citizenship application process.
Our remote consultation services are designed to fit your schedule, offering appointments during North American business hours. You’ll receive expert guidance in the comfort of your own home or office through Google Meet, making the process both convenient and practical.
Whether you’re seeking guidance on qualifying for a UK visa or unsure about the required evidence, our consultation service is tailored to address your specific needs. Count on us to navigate the complexities of UK immigration, ensuring a seamless and successful process for you.
Our UK Immigration Consultation Services
We’ve developed two specialized consultations for the UK visa and Citizenship scenarios most commonly requested by US and Canadian citizens:
British Citizenship Consultation
45 minutes | £100 (approx. $125 USD / $175 CAD)
This consultation is designed for anyone exploring their eligibility for British citizenship and covers:
- British Citizenship by Descent – Claiming citizenship through your British parent or grandparent.
- British Citizenship by Marriage – Naturalization through your British spouse or civil partner.
- British Citizenship through Section 4L of the British Nationality Act: Advice regarding claiming citizenship based on historic discrimination.
- Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode – Proving your existing right to live in the UK.
- UK Ancestry Visa – If you have a UK-born grandparent and want to live and work in the UK.
- British Passport Applications – Applying for your first British passport.
Your 45-minute consultation includes a thorough review of your family history and eligibility assessment. We will assess which citizenship pathway is most appropriate for your unique situation, outline the specific documentation you will require and clarify the apostille and certification requirements for documents from the United States or Canada. At the conclusion of the consultation, you will receive confirmation of your eligibility for British Citizenship, a detailed timeline, actionable next steps, and comprehensive responses to your inquiries regarding the process of obtaining British citizenship.
UK Spouse & Partner Visa Consultation
45 minutes | £100 (approx. $125 USD / $175 CAD)
If you’re a US or Canadian citizen planning to join your partner in the UK, this consultation provides essential guidance on:
- UK Spouse Visa – For married couples.
- UK Fiancé(e) Visa – If you’re planning to marry in the UK.
- UK Unmarried Partner Visa – For couples in long-term relationships.
- UK Civil Partner Visa – For civil partnerships.
- UK Proposed Civil Partner Visa – Planning a civil partnership in the UK.
During the consultation, we’ll assess whether you meet the financial requirement (currently £29,000 annually), review your relationship evidence and advise on strengthening your application, explain the English language requirement and acceptable tests, and guide you on the accommodation evidence needed. We’ll walk you through the application process from the US or Canada, provide a realistic timeline, and discuss the pathway to settlement (indefinite leave to remain) and eventual British citizenship.
Why Choose Sterling Immigration for Your UK Visa Consultation?
Specialists in Serving US & Canadian Clients
We’re not a typical immigration firm in the UK. Instead, we’ve intentionally shaped our practice around the needs of clients in North America. Our primary focus is on the UK visa and British citizenship categories that clients most frequently request from the US and Canada. You can rest assured that your application will be in expert hands as our specialized approach allows our UK immigration attorneys to stay up to date on with the ongoing changes in UK immigration law and policy.
Our consultations are available during your working hours and can be held from the comfort of your home or office. Our lawyers break down UK immigration law in straightforward terms, ensuring you’re not overwhelmed by complex legal jargon.
What Makes Our Consultations Different?
Personalized Assessment
While a free consultation or the official UK Immigration website can provide you with general information, a professional consultation offers something much more valuable: a tailored strategy that takes into account your specific individual circumstances. We will examine your unique situation, pinpoint potential issues before they arise, and develop a clear roadmap for your UK immigration journey.
Transparent, Fixed-Fee Pricing
Our consultation fee is £100, which is roughly $135 USD or $185 CAD. We believe in total transparency, so there are no surprises or hidden costs. If you’d like us to manage your entire visa application process, we’ll give you a clear, fixed-price quote for the full service.
Qualified UK Immigration Lawyers
You’ll speak directly with a qualified UK immigration lawyer, not a paralegal or assistant. Our lawyers are registered with the Immigration Advice Authority and stay up to date with UK immigration law, which is constantly evolving.
Informed Decision
At the end of your consultation, you will receive a comprehensive outline of the next steps, a tailored document checklist, a detailed breakdown of the associated costs, and an overview of processing timelines. You will receive clear, direct advice on your prospects of success. Should we identify any potential issues with your application, we will provide guidance on how to address these concerns proactively. You will then be able to make an informed decision regarding your UK immigration plans.
UK Immigration Law is Complex
UK immigration is constantly evolving and is now known as one of the most complex immigration systems worldwide. A senior judge in the United Kingdom noted in the case of DP 2012 EWCA Civ. 365 that:
“the frequent changes of the law in the immigration field… are almost impossible for lawyers to keep up with, let alone ordinary people.”
This complexity makes professional guidance critical. What worked for someone else’s application six months ago might not work for yours today. Our UK Immigration attorneys stay on top of every rule change, policy update, and processing time shift to ensure your application meets current requirements. We remove the guesswork and give you confidence that you’re handling your application correctly.
What to Expect in Your UK Immigration Consultation
Here’s what actually happens when you book a consultation with us:
Before Your Consultation
After booking, you’ll receive an immediate email confirmation with your appointment details along with Google Meet joining instructions. Twenty-four hours before your consultation, we’ll send you a checklist of information to gather. If you have documents ready, you can send them to us in advance for review (though this is optional).
During Your 45-Minute Consultation
Your consultation is a focused, productive session designed to deliver maximum value to you. We’ll evaluate your eligibility for the desired visa category and provide a customized checklist of the required documents to support your application. We will identify possible issues and discuss how to address them effectively. We will also review other potential UK visa categories that are better suited to your situation. You will receive realistic timelines for both application preparation and the UK government’s processing. We’ll explain all the costs involved—government fees, the healthcare surcharge, and our professional fees. You will have all of your UK immigration questions answered.
After Your Consultation
Within 48 hours, you can expect to receive a comprehensive email outlining our advice along with a tailored list of the documents you’ll need to prepare for your application. We can handle your entire visa application process and provide you with a clear, fixed-fee quote for our services. You are under no obligation to instruct us or retain our firm beyond the initial consultation.
Common UK Visa Routes for US & Canadian Citizens
While our specialized consultations focus on British citizenship and spouse and partner visas, we can discuss the other routes during your consultation if they’re more appropriate for your circumstances. These include the UK Skilled Worker Visa, UK Health & Care Worker Visa, UK Dependent Child Visa, UK Parent of a British Child Visa and the UK Adult Dependent Relative Visa.
Virtual Consultations—Receive Expert Advice from Anywhere
Our practice is structured around providing remote consultations. Regardless of whether you are located in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, or any other city within North America, you will receive the same expert UK immigration guidance from the comfort of your home or office.
Simple Online Booking System
Scheduling your UK immigration consultation is straightforward. Begin by selecting the type of consultation you require, either British Citizenship or UK Spouse & Partner Visa. Following this, choose an available date and time that suits you. You will then need to provide brief details to make the call as productive as possible.
Payment can be made securely online; we accept all major credit cards, and transactions are processed through Stripe. Upon completion of these steps, you will receive immediate confirmation containing the appointment details along with joining instructions.
Advantages of Sterling Immigration's UK Immigration Consultation Service
Our consultations are tailored to your individual circumstances. Every person’s UK immigration journey is unique, so we assess your specific situation rather than a generic one. We provide document guidance specifically for US and Canadian applicants—we know exactly which documents you’ll need and how to obtain them from US or Canadian authorities, including apostille services and certified translations.
You’ll receive a legal merits assessment before you invest significant time and money. We’ll give you an honest evaluation of your chances of success. If you want full representation, we’ll provide a clear, upfront quote with no hidden fees. We’ll provide you with the current processing times for applications submitted from the US or Canada.
Our consultations are available during North American business hours. You get expert UK immigration advice delivered by phone or video call, so you don’t need to visit the UK for a consultation. And you’ll speak directly with a qualified UK immigration solicitor, not a junior staff member.
- UK immigration advice tailored to your individual circumstances.
- Advice in relation to the documents required in support of your application.
- Legal merits assessment to ensure you have a high chance of success.
- Transparent fixed-fee quote for a full visa application service.
- Up to date advice regarding processing times at your local visa office.
Ready to Start Your UK Immigration Journey?
Book your specialized consultation today and take the first step toward your UK visa or British citizenship. Our expert UK immigration lawyers are ready to assess your eligibility, answer your questions, and provide the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
British Citizenship Consultation – 45 minutes | £100
Covers the UK ancestry visa, securing British citizenship by descent, historic discrimination applications, certificates of entitlement and British passport applications.
UK Spouse & Partner Visa Consultation – 45 minutes | £100
Essential guidance for joining your partner in the UK, the the UK spouse, unmarried partner, civil partner, fiancé and marriage visitor visa routes
UK Immigration Consultation Frequently Asked Questions
Sterling Immigration works with clients throughout North America. In the United States, we serve clients in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Austin, Jacksonville, Fort Worth, Columbus, Charlotte, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Seattle, Denver, Boston, and everywhere in between. In Canada, we work with clients in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Quebec City, Hamilton, Kitchener, Halifax, Victoria, and across all provinces and territories.
As a remote-first immigration law firm, your location doesn’t matter. You’ll receive the same expert UK visa consultation and guidance regardless of where you’re based in North America.
If you’re uncertain whether you need the British Citizenship consultation or the UK Spouse & Partner Visa consultation, you have several options.
You can contact us first—send us a brief email describing your situation, and we’ll recommend the most appropriate consultation. Or you can book either consultation, and during the call, if we determine that a different visa route would be better for you, we can discuss that instead. You won’t need to book a separate consultation. We’re flexible and focused on giving you the advice you actually need, not just the consultation you booked.