Jignesh Patel. Licensed immigration adviser.

Start with verifiable credentials.

Choosing an immigration adviser is an important decision. Jignesh Patel is VisaMatch’s lead adviser. You can use the official Immigration Advisers Authority register to check the licence record before deciding who to engage.

Jignesh has been licensed since 2009. For the current licence status and conditions, check the register directly. A professional relationship should start with knowing who will advise you and understanding the service you are agreeing to.

Make the conversation about your circumstances.

You do not need to arrive knowing the name of the right visa. A useful enquiry explains what you want to do, where you are now and the dates that matter. If you have a particular concern, such as an expiring visa, a change at work or uncertainty about relationship evidence, include a short summary.

For privacy, start with the essentials rather than sending passport scans, medical information or a complete application file through a general contact form. Ask how documents should be shared if a detailed review is agreed.

Questions worth asking before you engage.

• Who will provide the advice and manage the work?
• What is included in the proposed service, and what is not?
• What fees and third-party costs would apply?
• How will documents and updates be handled?
• What evidence or circumstances could change the assessment?

Find the starting point that suits you.

If you are still exploring, the service guides explain the main questions for work, residence and partnership applications. The SMC calculator provides a separate starting point for estimating points, not a personalised recommendation.

When you are ready to enquire, describe your intended outcome in your own words. You can ask about the scope and cost of advice before deciding whether to proceed.