Personal Immigration
Immigration issues can be deeply personal, particularly where your ability to live in the UK or remain with your family is at stake. Our specialist personal immigration solicitors provide practical advice and support throughout the process.
We advise individuals and families on a wide range of personal immigration and nationality matters, from initial visa applications through to settlement and British citizenship. We also assist where applications have been refused, where a person’s immigration status has become uncertain, or where a decision needs to be challenged.
Every case is different. We take the time to understand your circumstances, explain the options available to you and identify the most appropriate route forward. We can advise on the requirements of an application, the evidence that should be provided and any potential difficulties before an application is submitted.
Family and Partner Visas
Our family visa solicitors advise on spouse visa and partner visa applications, including for civil partners, unmarried partners, children and other family members wishing to come to, remain in or settle in the UK. Family immigration applications can involve detailed financial, accommodation and relationship requirements. We can advise on eligibility, help identify the documents required and prepare the application so that your circumstances are presented clearly and comprehensively.
Settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain
If you have lived in the UK for the required period, you may be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain. Our indefinite leave to remain solicitors advise on settlement applications across a range of immigration routes, including applications based on family life, long residence and employment. We can also advise where there are complications in an applicant’s immigration history or questions about whether the relevant residence requirements have been met.
British Citizenship and Nationality
British nationality law can be complicated and eligibility for citizenship is not always straightforward. Our British citizenship solicitors advise on applications for naturalisation and registration as a British citizen, as well as more complex nationality matters. This includes assessing whether a person may already be a British citizen or may have an entitlement to register as one.
EU Settlement Scheme
We advise EU citizens and their family members on matters arising under the EU Settlement Scheme, including late applications, applications for settled status, issues affecting pre-settled status, family member applications, and questions about eligibility or existing status.
Human Rights and Private Life
There are circumstances in which a person may be able to remain in the UK because of their family life, private life or other human rights considerations, even where they do not meet the requirements of a standard immigration route. We can advise on the strength of a potential human rights application, the evidence required and the way in which the relevant circumstances should be presented.
Asylum and Protection
We advise individuals seeking protection in the UK, including those making asylum and human rights claims because they fear persecution or serious harm if returned to their country of origin. Asylum cases are often complex and highly fact-sensitive. We can explain the legal requirements and the asylum process, and help prepare the case and supporting evidence. We also advise on refusals of asylum and protection claims and can represent clients in appeals against adverse decisions.
Refusals, Appeals and Challenges
If an immigration or asylum application has been refused, our visa refusal solicitors can advise on the options available and the best way to challenge the decision. Depending on the type of decision, this may include an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), an administrative review, a fresh application or, in appropriate cases, judicial review.
Our immigration appeal solicitors have extensive experience of representing clients in immigration and asylum appeals before the Immigration Tribunal. We can prepare the appeal, advise on the evidence required, draft witness statements, instruct counsel where appropriate and manage the case through to the final hearing. We can also advise on onward challenges following a Tribunal decision, including applications for permission to appeal and representation before the Upper Tribunal and, where appropriate, the higher courts.
How We Can Help
Whether you are making your first application, seeking to settle permanently in the UK, applying for British citizenship or dealing with a refusal, our personal immigration solicitors can provide advice tailored to your circumstances and help you deal with the process from beginning to end.
Contact our immigration team to discuss your case and find out how we can help.
How to Get in Contact
We can assist wherever you are based. We can arrange an online or in person meeting where suitable.
Please note we do not offer legal aid.