Immigration Lawyers & Solicitors in London

Leading immigration lawyers in London

Our immigration lawyers at the IAS London branch are some of the best immigration lawyers in the country. All of our London immigration lawyers are OSIC accredited and have over 50 years of experience in the practice of UK immigration law. We believe that everyone should be able to access reliable and professional immigration advice and assistance.

Our team of immigration solicitors in London offer assistance with all UK immigration matters including both personal and corporate immigration issues, from UK visa applications, to help with hiring overseas workers. Our services include legal advice, application help, fast-track application services and assistance with appeals. We also provide urgent consultations for those facing human rights issues such as deportation or immigration detention. Our immigration lawyers are highly knowledgeable about the UK immigration rules and can assist with even the most complex immigration matters.

Our immigration solicitors work across all areas of UK immigration law including matters related to British citizenship, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Family visas, work permits and much more. Here at IAS, we are dedicated to meeting all of the immigration needs of our clients, which is why we employ specialist team members that are available to handle even the most complex issue.

Immigration Advice Service London Location

Regus Alpha House,
100 Borough High St,
London
SE1 1LB

Call this office on:
020 3813 5248

Do I need an immigration lawyer?

It is possible to successfully immigrate to the UK without the help of an immigration lawyer. However, this can lead to difficulty with your application or future applications due to the following:

• You may not fully meet all the eligibility criteria and you don't know what steps to take to meet them, or you send off the application too early without checking all of the criteria
• You have a criminal background or a complex immigration history that may make future immigration difficult
• You've previously been refused or rejected for visas
• You have a large family and are struggling to find the best way to immigrate with them
• You're not sure of which visa route is best for you
• You've received a refusal or rejection and don't know what next steps to take

In these cases, it is definitely recommended to seek the help of an immigration lawyer to assist you with your case. Hiring a lawyer can also bring numerous benefits to you even if none of the above apply - for instance, a lawyer can ensure that your application is completed according to all UK Home Office standards, minimising the risk of refusal and ensuring peace of mind.

Being rejected or refused for a visa can be time-consuming, costly, and harm your future chances of approval. That's why it's important to get it right first time and employ the services of an immigration professional who can help to streamline the process and guise you towards success.

Why hire an immigration lawyer in London

The UK immigration system is notoriously complex. Immigration applications can be stressful, time-consuming and costly and mistakes can be easily made, which can result in applications being refused. This is why, although seeking immigration advice or assistance from an immigration solicitor is not a requirement, it is highly recommended that you do so.

You can benefit from hiring an immigration lawyer in London as our team are right in the heart of the UK's immigrant and political centre - as a result, we are ideally placed to keep up to date with recent developments in immigration and to be in easy reach of the Home Office and UKVI's main offices.

It is also recommended to seek the help of immigration lawyers who are close to you so that physical meetings can be held much easier if that is your preferred method of communication. We have offices all over London, ensuring that you're never too far away from an office where you can seek help from one of our advisers.

By choosing IAS, you can be assured that you will benefit from a professional and thorough service that will follow your needs and requirements closely, ensuring the whole process runs as smoothly as possible.

Benefits of working with IAS lawyers in London

Our London team are experienced and sympathetic immigration lawyers who can deliver a range of benefits to your immigration case or application.

The benefits of working with us include the following:

• Expert advice from immigration advisers who have worked for years in the UK immigration sector, with many of them having been through the immigration process themselves
• One-to-one support from a caseworker who will be personally assigned to your case
• A range of packages and services to suit your budget and needs, depending on the type of help you require
• Help even after your meeting with our consultants, and the ability to reach out to us after a session with follow-up questions
• Fast-track services for urgent applications or applications that need to be submitted to a deadline
• The choice of face-to-face meetings in one of our London offices or virtual meetings over the phone, Zoom, Teams or Skype at times to suit you

To find out more about our services and what we could do for you, reach out to us today. Call us on +44 (0)333 414 9244 or contact us through our online form.

How much does it cost to hire an immigration lawyer in London?

Because each immigration issue is different, there is no way to predict exactly how much it will cost to hire an immigration lawyer. However, here at IAS, we are committed to ensuring that there are no hidden costs in the services that we provide, which is why we use fixed fees for our advice, application and appeal packages.

Your fixed fee will be calculated based on your type of enquiry. You can receive a quote simply by getting in touch with our team. The quote you receive will cover all of the services that you will require.

It’s important to note that our quotes vary as they take into account several different factors such as the complexity of your case and the number of resources and services that you will require.

When considering the cost of hiring an immigration lawyer to assist you with your immigration application, you should take into account the application fee. Application fees are expensive, they also change every year and tend to rise. Without the assistance of an immigration specialist, it can be easy to make a mistake with your application or to not submit enough supporting evidence, this means that the chance of having your application refused is much higher.

If you have your application rejected, you won’t get your application fee back and will have to pay it again if you make another application. This is why hiring an immigration lawyer can actually work out as much more cost-effective. The success rate of applications supported by professionals are much higher than those that aren’t, and by hiring someone to assist you with your initial application, you will be less likely to spend further time and money on a new application or an appeal.

It is important to note that if you have a criminal conviction, it will most likely have a negative impact on your application. You may be able to extend your leave instead, which our IAS lawyers can assist you with.

What services our London immigration lawyers offer?

We offer the following services through our London branch:

Advice package: During your immigration advice session, one of our caseworkers will discuss your situation with you and find out more about what you would like to achieve. Following this, they will assess your eligibility for any relevant immigration routes and will provide you with comprehensive advice by taking you through each of your options.

Once you have decided which route you would like to go ahead with, they will explain the application process to you and will tell you exactly what you will need for the application.

Application package: For when you need complete peace of mind. One of our caseworkers will be assigned to your case and take care of the entire application process for your visa or immigration route from start to finish, ensuring no room for error. We will also follow up with the Home Office on your behalf and help handle any issues or concerns that may occur after submission.

Document checking service: If you have a completed application ready to go and need extra reassurance before you send it off, our document checking service can help reassure you that your supporting documents are correctly compiled and chosen to best support your case. We can also check over your application to ensure the same.

Appeals package: Have you had a visa refusal or rejection and not sure where to go from here? Our appeals package can give you all the tools and support you need to try submitting a second time and get that acceptance. We can provide full legal representation and advice if you need to take an appeal or administrative review for your immigration application, helping you to identify where things went wrong the first time round and minimising chances of another refusal.

Our immigration lawyers are trained in all areas of immigration law and can provide you with reliable and professional advice.

How can we help with Corporate immigration in London?

As well as assisting with personal immigration issues, our team also provides assistance with business immigration matters. Our corporate services are designed to assist businesses with the challenges that come with an increasingly globalised market.

We have specialist business immigration solicitors on hand to assist companies who are looking to hire overseas workers with their sponsor licence applications. We also offer assistance with sponsor licence renewals, can provide information about the duties that must be carried out by sponsors and can also help you to appeal a suspension or revocation of your sponsor licence.

Our corporate services also include assistance for those who wish to start or invest in a business in the UK. There are a number of UK business visas available, including the Innovator Founder Visa. Our expert immigration solicitors can assess your eligibility and guide you through the application process.

How can our immigration solicitors help with ILR?

Being granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is often a vital step for overseas nationals who wish to make the UK their permanent home. ILR is a form of permanent settlement that allows you to live and work in the UK without being subject to any time restrictions. Having ILR status is also a necessary step in the journey towards British citizenship if you intend to use the route of naturalisation.

The application for ILR can be particularly complex due to the number of strict requirements that you will need to prove that you can meet. To be eligible, you will need to have lived in the UK under a relevant visa or route for a certain period of time. As well as this you must:

• Pass the Life in the UK Test
• Meet the English language requirement
• Not have broken any immigration laws
• Not have spent more than 180 days outside the UK in a 12-month period during your residency

ILR applications are one of the most common types of applications that our London immigration lawyers assist with and we have many team members that specialise in the UK settlement area of immigration law. This means that you can trust us to handle your application with the utmost care and professionalism.

How can our immigration lawyers help with citizenship applications?

Many of our clients choose to apply for ILR with the long-term goal of obtaining British citizenship. British citizenship by naturalisation is the most common route to UK citizenship for overseas nationals and having settled status, usually for at least 12 months prior to your application, is one of the main requirements.

There are many benefits to obtaining British citizenship, as well as being free from immigration restrictions you will also be able to apply for a British passport that you can use to travel freely in and out of the UK and you will also have a right to vote in elections, stand for office and access public funds.

However, applying for British citizenship is often very time consuming and can be stressful. You will need to provide many official documents to prove your eligibility and will also need to meet specific requirements, such as demonstrating your good character. Without extensive knowledge of the UK immigration system, this can be difficult. Just like with visa and ILR applications, our Application Package can be tailored to your British citizenship application.

Your caseworker will be with you every step of the way, helping you to gather any necessary documents, explaining the requirements to you and answering any questions that you may have about becoming a British citizen.