Immigration Law
Immigration and asylum law in the UK is constantly changing. Our team of talented immigration lawyers do not sit still either. They stay on top of the law as it evolves to provide you with clear answers and solutions when you need them most.
Workers
The rules you have to meet to be able to come to the UK to work are unnecessarily complicated and restrictive. Getting it right the first time is essential. That’s where we come in. We have lawyers who specialise in making Tier 2 and Tier 5 applications. We make sure that all of the boxes are ticked, documents are provided and requirements are met, so that you don’t have to worry about your application being refused and your professional career disrupted.
Detention
Being placed in immigration detention involves the loss of your freedom. We are there to help you get your liberty back. We have extensive experience securing the release of individuals detained by the Home Office and, in appropriate cases, in obtaining compensation where detention is unlawful. If you are in detention, please call 07533 606 809 urgently and a member of our team will be able to assist you.
Asylum & Protection
Some people migrate to the United Kingdom out of choice; others are forced to come here, fleeing conflict and humanitarian crises in their home countries, leaving their families, homes and livelihoods behind them. We are proud to be expert in helping those, like you, who need protection to find refuge in the UK. We act for individuals from all parts of the world in their asylum and protection claims and have a high rate of success in assisting them in finding the stability they need to rebuild their lives in a place of safety.
Adult Dependent Relatives
As our parents get older, they inevitably need more care and support. We know that you want to be there for them when this happens and that this might involve applying for your elderly parents or grandparents to come to the UK. However, the rules for adult dependent relatives are hard to meet and the high application fees charged by the Home Office mean that getting it right the first time is particularly important. We will give you honest advice about whether your case meets the threshold for success set in the Immigration Rules, help you obtain the relevant evidence and assist you in making an application that has the best chance of success.
Students
The UK has first class, world-leading universities, but needlessly complicated Immigration Rules for students who want to come to the UK to study. We remove all of the complexity for you and make the process for applying as a student straightforward so that you can focus on progressing in your academic career.
Parents & Children
We take pride in reuniting families and keeping families together. The best interests of your children are paramount. We can help you apply to enter or remain in the UK so that you can be there for your children as they grow up. We can also apply for your children to be allowed to join you here or to remain in the UK so that they can continue to enjoy the social, cultural and educational ties they have developed.
Visitors
If you need a visa to come to the UK to visit, the Home Office has a wide discretion to refuse your application. It is essential that you present your application clearly and persuasively, submitting evidence that addresses all of the Entry Clearance Officer’s likely points of concern. We can help you prepare a comprehensive application to give you the best chance of succeeding.
Nationality & Citizenship
Becoming a British citizen is a proud moment for those who decide to take that step. We can help you by preparing or reviewing your naturalisation application or by looking into your family history to help you determine whether you already have British citizenship or entitled to apply for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen.
Partners
The relationships we form with our partners are critical for our personal well-being and happiness. However, to enter or remain in the UK with the person you are in a relationship with, you need to meet a number of prescriptive requirements in the Immigration Rules. We know that this can be intimidating and stressful. We are here to help you negotiate the rules and prepare your application comprehensively so that you can plan for your future in the UK safe in the knowledge that you can live here with your partner.
Businesses
We know that you invest in your staff. We do too. We have assembled a team of specialist lawyers who are experts in Tier 1, Tier 2 (Sponsorship) and Tier 4 (Sponsorship) applications. We also specialise in appealing Civil Penalty Notices for employing illegal worker. The consequences for you and your business if you get it wrong are draconian. We are here to make sure you get it right.
Deportation
The Home Office can deport you, in certain circumstances, if you have criminal convictions. When they try to do this, it can seem as though the law is stacked against you. We are here to redress that balance. We can help you obtain the evidence that deals with the issues the Home Office and the courts will consider to help you show that whatever it is that you have done, your right to be here, with your family and friends, is more important than the public interest in removing you.
Complex Human Rights Claims
Your case may not fit into the Home Office’s restrictive categories in the Immigration Rules. You may need to stay in the UK on medical grounds. You may not be able to meet the letter of the Rules but have strong family and private life ties in this country. Whatever the complexity of your case, we are here to help you gather the necessary evidence and explain your circumstances to the Home Office in a persuasive way, giving you the best chance of obtaining leave to remain on discretionary grounds.
Appeals, Administrative Review, Bail & Judicial Review
We take great care to ensure that the applications we put forward on your behalf are as well-prepared and evidenced as possible. Even so, the Home Office will sometimes refuse applications. When they do, we can lodge an appeal, administrative review or a claim for judicial review on your behalf to enforce your rights in the courts. One of our directors is a barrister and we work closely with barristers from Chambers, where appropriate, to ensure that you are represented by professionals who take your case as seriously as we do. We can also apply for bail on your behalf if you are detained.
For legal advice without jargon – call us on 020 3930 3831 or send us a message via contact us page.