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I engaged Westkin Associates to apply for a sponsorship licence and self-sponsorship visa for a director for my company, Schengen Visa Consultancy Limited.

Despite fully following the instructions provided by the assigned solicitor, Ting Zahang, the visa application was ultimately refused. The total fees paid were close to £6,000.

After the refusal, when I asked about next steps such as an appeal or alternative options, I was informed that additional fees of nearly £2,000 would be required. There was no post-refusal support included, and no clear guidance unless further payment was made. At that stage, I decided not to proceed further.

Overall, the experience resulted in a significant loss of time and money, with little assistance once the application was rejected. My advice to anyone considering their services is to discuss and document every possible scenario upfront, especially what support is included in case of refusal. Clarify appeal options and costs in advance, as these were not included in my case.

Dan was patient ans interacted with my professionally and timely .. VERY positive i got my visa withing 24hrs that the fastest i ever seen .. he his good and there application are details and very good

I was assisted by Ms Cindy Salame who provided a first-rate service throughout the entire visa application process: we met the deadlines even though I was in full time work. She was & is highly competent, detail-orientated, very organised (this was how we satisfied all deadlines despite onerous & time-sensitive documentary requirements), proactive and most importantly, possessed & possesses a high quality of judgment which was central to helping me understand the process quickly in order to position me to meaningfully assist & engage with the application process. She is also multi-lingual and very aware of where matters fit in the wider map of the Home Office rules - this was extremely useful. I will be eternally grateful for her support and guidance throughout my application process.

I also wish to add that her credentials speak for itself and are well deserved: this is someone who goes the extra mile, which is oftentimes what you sometimes need when deadlines may be tight, for instance in my situation where I was employed full-time whilst making a visa application.

On this basis I highly recommend Cindy and Westkin Associates, on the basis of my successful personal experience.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Solicitor Bethannie for her outstanding support throughout my visa extension application process. She handled the entire process with great professionalism, care, and efficiency. Bethannie was extremely kind, patient, and always willing to explain everything clearly, which made the experience much less stressful for me. I truly appreciate her dedication and hard work, and I highly recommend her to anyone needing immigration legal assistance.

I’ve had a really positive experience with Westkin, and especially with Dan Pinte. He handled the renewal of my Skilled Worker visa and made the whole process feel incredibly smooth. He was always available to answer my (many) questions, and I received my visa without any issues. Very happy with the service.

I wanted to apply for citizenship but was unsure whether my application would be successful. Spencer guided me through the complexities of the UK immigration system, found grounds for discretion and supported me at every stage. Thanks to his help, my application was approved, which was a great surprise, given its complexity. I 100% recommend working with them.

The work done by the lawyers at Westkin has been exceptional from the very beginning: they have answered every question we’ve had from day one, and throughout the process we have felt very supported. First Judith, and later Dan and Andrea, kept us informed about what to do at every step. They gave us options and also recommended which ones were most suitable for our case. I’m truly very happy and grateful.

Great service as always!

My boyfriend and I contacted westkin lawyers in June 2025 to help us apply for the unmarried partner UK visa.
Dan Pinte was very helpful and precise during all the process.
We officially applied during October2025 and received response from the Home office the 1st of December.
We are very greatful and 100% satisfied with the service.
Def raccomend.
Thank you !

-Bruno and Silenia

My friend recommended their services for my ILR application, which was super important given the recent proposed changes to ILR qualifying period. The application was successful and the whole process was a breeze—clear, timely and professional.

My experience with Westkin Solicitors over the years has been exceptional. From Indefinite Leave to Remain to naturalisation, the advice I've received has always been accurate and reliable. Andrea & Dan Pint are a true asset to the firm; their professionalism and expertise made the entire process seamless and effortless for me. If you're looking for immigration advice, I highly recommend Westkin – you won't be disappointed with their service.

I was referred to Westkin when my initial visa application was refused. Dan Pinte worked on my case and at first I found it a bit tedious because he was always getting in touch with every little detail. As time goes on I got to know that’s how he works with every of his cases or clients. It paid off at last as my visa was granted. It was a very good experience to have allowed Westkin handle my case. A very good team of professionals they’ve got there. Feel free to contact as you won’t ever regret it

I cannot recommend Westkin enough. My fiance and I contacted them as we needed to apply for a marriage visa and didn't know where to start. We were assigned to Dan and Andrea and their service from start to end has been absolutely incredible. They helped guide us through the requirements, giving detailed guidance on what we should be providing to the Home Office and they submitted everything as per the timelines we agreed - there was no confusion or worry, just a plan that was stuck to! They helped us gain our marriage visa and once this ended and my husband went back to Norway. We approached them before Ben left and asked them to once again help us with the Spouse/Partner visa as we had had such an incredible experience with them. This one was a lot more complicated for them as I work for my family and the Home Office required a lot more details. Dan and Andrea took it in their stride, advising us on exactly what was needed and helping us gather the paperwork. They made the whole process feel easy and stress-free (and that's coming from someone who stresses about everything!). We received our approval today and honestly the whole process has been made so simple and easy by Dan and the Westkin team. When we have to extend the visa in 2028, we'll be straight back to Dan and Andrea because they have been absolutely incredible and I don't think myself or my husband would feel safe or confident in anyone else handling the application. From the bottom of my heart I cannot thank them enough.

We worked with Westkin Associates for our visa application and had a great experience. The team was highly responsive, supportive throughout the process, and clearly knowledgeable in their field. Everything went smoothly and we successfully got our visa. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional immigration firm that genuinely cares about their clients.

Using Westkin Associates was the best decision I could have made in regards to my partners application. After researching their website I felt confident about their level of expertise. I filled in a form and I got a call by Wale, who was extremely knowledgable, professional, patient and genuinely caring. A meeting was quickly set up for the following week based on the recommendation by Wale in regards to my case. This is where I met Dan and his assistant Andrea. Dan was extremely knowledgable, has high attention to detail and is an expert. He ensured we didn’t fall short in every part of the application, he ensured the application was very strong, his attention to every intricate detail was fantastic! I would have to agree with his bio, Dan is very very calm, he knows what he’s doing and how to strengthen your application! Other important things to note, he’s very responsive, professional and polite. My partner was granted her visa and is now in the UK and we couldn’t be happier. I will be entrusting Dan with the visa renewal when the time arrives. Thank you for all the support. You have helped us change our lives.

I am delighted with Westkin Associates and their support on my family visa that has been granted! Dan Pinte was exceptional - professional, responsive, and thorough throughout the process from the application submission to the end. He made everything smooth and stress-free.

Highly recommend Westkin Associates for anyone needing reliable immigration advice.

Dan and Andrea handled my case very well and they both were very professional throughout the process. They made sure to highlight the necessary details in my case to make sure my visa gets approved. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for an immigration advice.

Great experience with westkin. My case worker was Eleanor and bethannie. Always available for any question. Highly recommend this law firm.

The sponsorship of skilled workers can be a stressful process and Westkin have got the job done effectively both times that we have used them so far without any unnecessary (and problematic) delays.

There were some hairy moments, but Westkin guided us through them, being decisive and clear when they needed to be. The common factor in both cases that Westkin have handled for us so far was Grace, whose job title is 'Caseworker', which doesn't seem to do justice to the importance of the role that she seems to perform for Westkin - a role that she performs calmly and methodically.

Thank you for helping us with this process on both occasions.

I will be recomending Westkin Associates to anyone who is needing support with visa applications. Bethannie Cooper and Zarlasht Darwishi have been amazing from start to finish for my husband's spouse Visa. My introductory meeting with Bethannie put me at ease about the whole visa application, how they work and what is needed. I came out of the meeting feeling confident that everything will go smoothly. The support from Zarlasht on the evidence needed and any questions I had was just amazing. Responses for my questions were quick and descriptive. The process went smooth and a lot quicker if we had done it on our own. Our application was successful because of all the help from Westkin Associates. Thank you again!!