Immigration law is an evolving and increasingly complex area, with numerous procedures for those wishing to enter or remain in the UK. Our team’s expertise and extensive experience enable us to offer exceptional legal support for a variety of immigration matters. We assess the merits of your application, guide you through the process, and assist you with the required documentation at every step.

For more information or to book a consultation, please contact us.

Some of the Immigration Law matters we assist with include:

• Travel Documents & Replacement Residence Permits
• British Citizenship and Naturalisation
• Stateless Persons
• Proof of Residence for EU Citizens and Family Permits
• Applications under the Immigration Rules, including:
  • Spouses, partners, civil or unmarried partners, fiancés, or proposed civil partners
  • Parents, dependent children, or other relatives
• Human Rights
• Family Reunion Applications
• Visit Visas
• Applications for work, business, or study under the Points-Based System
• Asylum Applications
• Appeals & Judicial Review
• Immigration Bail

For more information or to book a consultation, please contact us.

Asylum Applications

To succeed in an asylum claim, you must meet the 1951 Refugee Convention requirements, which state that a refugee is “someone who is unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion.”   If this applies to you, contact us for an initial consultation. We will assess the merits of your claim and provide full support, including advice on the nature and necessary evidence you need to strengthen your case. If your claim is denied, we also offer legal assistance during the appeal and judicial review processes.

British Citizenship and Naturalisation

There are various ways to acquire British citizenship. For individuals who have lived in the UK for many years, the most common routes are registration (for minors or those deriving citizenship from other sources) or naturalisation (for adults settled in the UK).

If you wish to apply for British citizenship through naturalisation, you must prove that you are free from immigration restrictions. This typically requires Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for non-EEA nationals or Permanent Residence (for EEA nationals). If you are not married to a British citizen, you must demonstrate that you have been free of restrictions for at least the past 12 months.

Additional criteria include:

• Being at least 18 years of age
• Being of sound mind
• Intending to continue living in the UK
• Proving adequate English communication skills
• Passing the ‘Life in the UK’ test
• Being of good character

The Home Secretary has discretionary power to grant or deny British nationality, even if all criteria are met. We leverage our experience to highlight strengths and address weaknesses in your case to enhance your chances of success.

For more information or to book a consultation, please contact us.

Deportation

Under Part 13 of the Immigration Rules, deportation may be considered when the Secretary of State deems it conducive to the public good, particularly in cases where a foreign national has committed a criminal offence resulting in a custodial sentence. A custodial sentence of more than one year automatically leads to deportation, and sentences over four years can only be challenged under exceptional circumstances, such as serious illness.

Deportation matters are highly complex, and you may be able to challenge the deportation order by demonstrating that it violates Articles 3 or 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. We take a comprehensive, personalised approach, gathering detailed information about your case before assessing the merits of challenging the deportation order.

If you are facing deportation, you need expert legal assistance to navigate this complex process. For more information or to book a consultation, please contact us. 

EU Free Movement

Brexit has created uncertainty for millions of EU citizens living in the UK and for British citizens in other EU countries. The UK government now uses the Settled Status Scheme to determine the right of residence for EU citizens post-Brexit.

We can assist you with your Settled Status application, which is more straightforward for some cases:

• EU citizens and their family members who have been continuously living in the UK for five years by 29th March 2019 are eligible for settled status.
• Those who have not yet lived in the UK for five years will be eligible for pre-settled status, enabling them to remain until they reach the five-year threshold, after which they can apply for settled status.
• EU citizens and their close family members can still join an EU citizen living in the UK until 29th March 2022, as long as the family relationship existed on the date of Brexit.

We also provide expert support for more complex cases, assisting clients in navigating the eligibility and requirements of the EU Settlement Scheme.

For more information or to book a consultation, please contact us.