Immigration Advice & Support
UK Immigration Application Checking Service
Worried a small mistake could lead to refusal? Before you submit, an IAA-regulated adviser reviews your completed application and documents against the Immigration Rules, then sends you a written report on exactly what to fix, so you can submit with confidence.
This page explains what our Application Checking Service reviews, how it works, what it costs, and how to book.
Fee
Fixed fee from £450
Turnaround
5 to 7 working days
You get
A written report
What is the Application Checking Service?
UK immigration demands meticulous attention to detail, and a single oversight or missing document can lead to a costly refusal or a long delay. Our Application Checking Service, also known as a document checking or visa application review service, is a final professional audit of your prepared application and documents before they go to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
You keep full control of your application, while an experienced IAA-regulated adviser gives it professional oversight and practical, written feedback. It is a pre-submission review, not full representation, and it is designed to strengthen your application before you apply.
What we review
Your check is a thorough, structured review of:
- Your completed draft application form, checked for accuracy, consistency and completeness
- Supporting documents, reviewed against Home Office (UKVI) evidentiary standards and the Immigration Rules
- Legal or factual inconsistencies that could weaken your application or lead to a refusal
- Written feedback setting out corrections, missing items and areas to strengthen
- Answers to the specific questions and concerns you raise
What we check, by route
Different routes stand or fall on different evidence, so your check is tailored to the route you are applying under. For example:
| Route | What we pay closest attention to |
|---|---|
| Spouse / partner (Appendix FM) | The financial requirement and how it is evidenced, relationship and cohabitation evidence, accommodation, and the English language requirement |
| Skilled Worker | The Certificate of Sponsorship, the salary threshold, English and any maintenance requirement |
| Settlement (ILR) | Continuous residence and the 180-day absence limit, the Life in the UK Test, and your qualifying period |
| Student | The CAS, financial (maintenance) evidence and the English requirement |
| Visitor | Financial evidence, your ties, and a clear, credible purpose of visit |
Whatever your route, we cross-reference every detail against the current Immigration Rules and UKVI evidentiary standards.
How it works
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Book your check
Get in touch to book your Application Checking Service. Once confirmed, our team is ready to receive your documents.
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Upload your draft and documents
A dedicated caseworker emails you a secure upload link within 24 hours for your draft application form and supporting documents. You can add any specific questions or concerns you want us to address.
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Get your in-depth written report
Your adviser assesses everything against the current Immigration Rules and UKVI standards. Within 5 to 7 working days you receive a structured written report showing exactly how to strengthen your submission.
Optional further support. If you decide you want us to handle the whole application, you can upgrade to our Full Representation Service and we deduct the checking fee already paid from your representation quote.
What does the checking service cost?
The Application Checking Service starts at a fixed fee of £450 for a single applicant with a straightforward case. Your quote increases with the complexity of your case and any additional applicants, such as dependants included in the same application. If you go on to instruct us for full representation, we deduct the checking fee from your representation quote. Here is how it sits alongside our other services, so you can choose the right level of support:
| Service | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|
| Advice session | A one-off consultation on your options | £150 |
| Application checking | A professional check before you submit | £450 |
| Full representation | We prepare and manage the whole application | £1,000 |
| Fast-track representation | Urgent, expedited full representation | £2,200 |
Across the UK market, a one-off document check typically costs between £300 and £600. Ours starts at £450 and includes a full written report from an IAA-regulated adviser, credited against your quote if you upgrade to representation.
Why choose our checking service
- Your application is reviewed by an experienced, IAA-regulated adviser
- We identify errors, omissions and risks before you submit
- Documents are checked for legal format, sufficiency and compliance
- You receive a tailored written report with clear, practical recommendations
- It helps you avoid delays, refusals and unnecessary costs
- You keep control of your application while gaining expert legal input
Why Whytecroft Ford
Free 15-minute assessment
A short, free initial call to check your eligibility and point you to the right next step.
Fixed fees, no surprises
All fees are set out clearly up front, so you can make an informed decision.
Authorised and regulated by the IAA
Regulated to a high service standard by the Immigration Advice Authority.
Secure remote service
Upload your documents and work with our team from home, wherever you are in the UK or abroad.
Experienced professionals
Trustworthy, transparent guidance built on years of immigration experience.
Fee credited if you upgrade
Your checking fee is deducted from your quote if you move to full representation.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Application review
"I used their application review service, which turned out to be very comprehensive. It was so professional and exhaustive that I decided to take the full representation service. My wife's visa was successfully granted within two weeks of submitting the application."
— Saliha Bukhari
★★★★★
Spouse visa
"From the very beginning he left no stone unturned. There were no errors whatsoever in our application, which might have been the case if we had applied ourselves. The visa was issued in 2 months!"
— N. Hagan
★★★★★
Thorough documentation
"They go above and beyond by preparing and supporting your application with comprehensive documentation, ensuring everything is clear, accurate and fully evidenced. This gives real confidence that your application is properly positioned for approval."
— Richard Cowley
★★★★★
Immaculate preparation
"Jay compiled the application thoroughly, with great care and attention given to each part of the process. The application was prepared immaculately, and the entire process ran like clockwork."
— R Singh
Application checking: frequently asked questions
How much does application checking cost?
The Application Checking Service starts at a fixed fee of £450 for a single applicant with a straightforward case. The quote increases with the complexity of your case and any additional applicants, such as dependants included in the same application. If you later instruct us for full representation, that fee is deducted from your representation quote.
How long does the review take?
You receive your structured written report within 5 to 7 working days of us receiving your draft application and documents.
What does the checking service include?
A thorough review of your completed draft application form and supporting documents against the current Immigration Rules and UKVI standards, plus a written report setting out corrections, missing items and how to strengthen your submission.
Can you check my spouse or partner visa application?
Yes. For spouse and partner applications we tailor the check to Appendix FM, paying close attention to the financial requirement and how it is evidenced, your relationship and cohabitation evidence, accommodation and the English language requirement.
Can you check my ILR (settlement) application?
Yes. For settlement we focus on continuous residence and the 180-day absence limit, the Life in the UK Test, your qualifying period, and the documents that most often cause ILR refusals.
Can you check an application I have prepared myself?
Yes. The service is designed for DIY applicants who have completed their own application and want a professional check before they submit, so you keep control while gaining expert legal oversight.
Will you submit my application for me?
No. With the checking service you keep control and submit yourself, using our written feedback to strengthen your application first. If you would like us to prepare and submit it for you, choose our Full Representation Service.
Is this the same as an administrative review?
No. This is a pre-submission check carried out before you apply, to reduce the risk of refusal. An administrative review is a separate process available after certain refusals, and is not part of this service.
Can I upgrade to full representation?
Yes. If you decide you want us to handle the whole application, we deduct the checking fee you have already paid from your representation quote.
Who is the checking service for?
Applicants who have prepared their own application and want the reassurance of a professional legal check before they submit, without full representation.
What do I need to provide?
Your completed draft application form, your supporting documents, and a list of any specific questions or concerns you would like us to address.
Have your application checked before you submit
Give your UK immigration application the best chance with a professional pre-submission review from an IAA-regulated adviser. If you are not sure which service you need, take the free 15-minute assessment first.