Hi there
We used an agent and it does cost a lot of money (cost us for a family visa via agent about £4000), on reflection now though if i knew what i know now i would personally save your money and do it yourselves on-line.
The most frustrating part of using an agent is your at the end of the line (your agent has all the contact information). It feels out of your control more so with an agent. If you foresee any problems though then maybe best to use an agent - but if your application is straight forward then certainly think serious about the on-line application by yourselves.
You can easily ask on this site if you have a problems with questions\submittance on the application etc.,
Ellie,LeeNFam


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