Do you even need an adviser? An honest answer.

When you can probably do it yourself

• You're married, with a clear-cut genuine relationship and good evidence.
• The UK sponsor has a steady salaried job comfortably over £29,000, held 6+ months.
• There's no awkward immigration or criminal history on either side.
• You're organised and willing to follow GOV.UK guidance carefully.

When help genuinely earns its keep

• Self-employment or company income — the most paperwork-heavy, error-prone area.
• Savings or combined income — easy to miscalculate or under-evidence.
• A previous refusal — needs careful handling.
• A tight or borderline financial position.
• Anything unusual about the relationship or any immigration/criminal history.

The honest maths

Our fee is from £400. A refusal can cost you £5,000+ to do again, plus months of delay. If your case carries real risk, help isn't an expense — it's insurance. If your case is simple, paying for help is money you don't need to spend.

What to look for in any adviser

Use someone properly regulated for immigration work, transparent about fees, who doesn't promise guaranteed outcomes, and who's happy to tell you when you don't need them. Be wary of anyone advertising a '100% success rate'.