The IAS team in Birmingham is led by the exceptionally talented Zeenat Karim, who has vast experience in immigration law from visa applications, all the way up to Judicial Review matters. The team at IAS Birmingham is friendly and vibrant and has experienced success in all areas of immigration and asylum including complex appeal work.

The Birmingham office is staffed by a team of qualified solicitors, and immigration caseworkers, many of whom are trained to the level of immigration solicitors. Our team are experienced in all manner of immigration services including Tier 1 and Tier 2 applications, Spouse and Partner visa applications, Family and General visit applications, EEA family cases, all types and levels of appeals including Judicial Review work matters.

Whether you are coming to the UK temporarily or permanently for work, study or family life, IAS Birmingham is perfectly positioned to offer professional and practical immigration advice.

Why do you need an immigration lawyer?

Choosing to go with an immigration lawyer can be extremely beneficial for your case. This is because they will ensure that all the elements of your application have been completed properly, to meet the standard which is demanded by the Home Office.

As many applications have very high Home Office fees, making a mistake can be costly, as you will not be refunded or eligible for an appeal. However, with the help of an immigration lawyer, you can be confident in knowing that your application and supporting evidence has been completed and processed by an immigration professional, who knows how the system works.

Why choose IAS?

Our services are unique, in that they are entirely catered around the client. This means that no matter how unique or complex your case is, our services will be crafted to meet your needs.

As part of our application service, you will be assigned a lawyer who specialises in the area that most suits you and your case. Then, your lawyer will talk you through the application process, what they expect from you and what your next steps will be.

Following this, your lawyer will help you to source, gather and compile your supporting evidence. They will then arrange the documentation into a comprehensive portfolio, called an Evidence Portfolio. This portfolio makes your application easy to process and review for UKVI/Home Office officials — meaning they won’t miss anything important.

Once your Evidence Portfolio has been created, your lawyer will write a Letter of Representation to be support your application. This acts as a cover letter, and it directly pleads your case to the Home Office, drawing on evidence from similar cases and citing relevent legislations. This document greatly improves your chances of a successful outcome.