Immigration Lawyers

It is not a legal requirement to hire an immigration solicitor if you want to apply for a UK visa. However, UK immigration law is notoriously complex and, unfortunately, visa rejections are very common.

For this reason, we highly recommend hiring an immigration solicitor to help you with your visa application. Our experienced immigration lawyers are very well versed in visa applications. We will help you to formulate your application to the very highest standard.

All of our lawyers are OISC-accredited and are passionate about the work they do. We will help you to gather all of your information and documentation to form your crucial portfolio of evidence, ensuring that all information adheres to the strict Home Office administrative standards.

Once your portfolio of evidence is ready, we will complete your visa application form and submit your full application to the Home Office. We will also write a letter of recommendation, highlighting the merits of your case.

We will liaise with the Home Office throughout the processing stage and keep you informed of your application’s progress.The Immigration Advice Service offer services in all areas of UK immigration law. We offer help with Family Visas including Spouse Visas, Skilled Worker Visa applications, settlement applications, as well as full support with appeals. We also offer emergency services to asylum seekers and to those who have been detained.

If you are looking to hire overseas nationals, you can take advantage of our corporate immigration packages. We can help you to apply for your sponsorship licence, and we will provide invaluable guidance on all the duties you will need to undertake as the employer of overseas nationals.

Our specialist packages include:

Advice package: This is for those who are looking for expert UK immigration legal advice on any matterApplication package: This is our most popular service. One of our immigration lawyers will work with you through the entire application process, helping you to complete your UK visa/immigration application to the very highest standardFast track application package: If you need your application completed as quickly as possible, this is the option for youDocument checking service: One of our immigration lawyers will take a professional look at your applicationAppeal package: If you want to challenge a Home Office decision, whether through an administrative review or full legal appeal, we are with you every step of the wayUK immigration advice for businesses: Our corporate immigration package is for UK businesses who are looking to employ overseas nationalsEmergency advice: We provide emergency assistance to asylum seekers and to those who have been detainedIndefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a form of permanent residence in the UK. This means that as an ILR holder, you can live in the UK without any immigration restrictions.

To be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain, you must have lawfully lived in the UK for a certain period of time. Typically, this is five years. However, in some circumstances you could be eligible sooner. For instance, if you have been living in the UK under a Tier 1 Investor Visa or Tier 1 Innovator Visa, you could be eligible for ILR after three years of residence, or even two.

The main requirements for Indefinite Leave to Remain are as follows:

Must have lawfully lived in the UK for a certain period of timeMust not have broken any immigration conditions whilst in the UK, or broken any lawsMust not have spent more than 180 days outside of the UK in a 12-month period during your UK residencyMust achieve a pass in the Life in the UK test – this is a test based on the history, traditions and culture of the United Kingdom