Expert UK Visa & Immigration Solicitors

Our expert immigration Solicitors provide specialist UK Visa and Immigration Services and continue to provide first class service

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London-based Immigration Solicitors

Our Immigration Solicitors have over 30 years of experience as lawyers and have practiced in multiple jurisdictions. At Slade and Fletcher Solicitors, we continue to provide first class UK Visa and Immigration Law Services since 2006. 

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    Our solicitors specialise in UK Visa and Immigration Law

    Our Solicitors are a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association.

    We are also able to travel outside of London to provide our services.
    UK Work Visas

    Are you interested in relocating to the UK for employment or to establish a business venture? Our seasoned UK work visa and immigration solicitors are here to assist you with various UK Work Visa applications, including but not limited to the Tier 2 (General) visa, Innovator visa, and Start-up visa.

    The UK presents a wide array of professional opportunities, making it an appealing destination for countless individuals seeking employment or entrepreneurial endeavors annually. However, to work legally in the UK, you must obtain a work permit, commonly referred to as a work visa. The specific work visa you should apply for is contingent upon several factors, such as your skill level, intended duration of stay, and whether you plan to be an employee or establish your own business.

    UK Work Visas
    UK Family Visas

    Our team of UK immigration and family visa solicitors is well-equipped to assist you with a wide range of UK Family Visa applications. These include the Fiance Visa, Spouse Visa, Civil Partner Visa, Unmarried Partner Visa, ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) as a Victim of Domestic Violence, ILR as a Bereaved Partner, Children Visa, and Access Rights to a Child in the UK.

    Feel free to get in touch with us to learn about the intended recipients of these visas, the application process, the various types of UK family visas available, the documentation requirements, eligibility assessments, and the alternative options that may be suitable for your situation. There are several distinct family visa categories, depending on the purpose of your visit to the UK. Whether you are reuniting with your partner or parent, coming to care for your child, or providing care for an adult relative, we can guide you through the appropriate visa application process.

    UK Family Visas
    UK Visitor Visas

    There are various motivations for individuals to visit the UK, ranging from visiting family and conducting business to getting married or seeking medical treatment. Your need for a visit visa to the UK depends on your nationality and the specific purpose of your visit.

    UK Visitor Visas
    UK Ancestry Visas

    If you hold Commonwealth citizenship and can trace your ancestry back to a grandparent born in the UK, you may be eligible to establish your residence and employment in the UK under the UK Ancestry Visa scheme. This visa category offers you a pathway to live and work in the UK while connecting with your British heritage, allowing you to explore your familial roots while contributing to the country’s diverse and vibrant society. This visa provides a unique opportunity for individuals with ancestral ties to the UK to build a life and career in the land of their forebears, fostering connections and enriching the cultural tapestry of the United Kingdom.

    UK Ancestry Visas
    EU Law Applications

    EEA or Swiss citizens and their family members have the entitlement to reside in the UK for employment, educational, or familial purposes. Our experienced immigration attorneys are well-equipped to assist with various EU Law Applications, encompassing EEA Family Permits, Residence Cards, Derivative Residence Cards, Retaining the Right of Residence, Extended Family Members of EEA Nationals, and post-Brexit EU citizenship matters. Although EEA regulations may seem straightforward, they are subject to frequent legal modifications. It’s easy to inadvertently violate these regulations, which is why individuals seek our assistance in completing their EEA applications.

    EU Law Applications
    Student Visas (Tier 4)

    The United Kingdom boasts one of the world’s most esteemed education systems, featuring renowned universities and prestigious private schools. The competition for enrollment in educational programs is intense. Hence, it’s crucial not to miss out due to the absence of a valid student visa during critical dates and interview opportunities.

    Student Visas (Tier 4)
    Settle in the UK (ILR)

    Indefinite Leave to Remain, often referred to as permanent residency, settlement, or ILR, signifies the final stage that non-UK nationals or citizens must achieve before becoming eligible to pursue British citizenship. To qualify for settlement, you must have resided in the United Kingdom for a specified qualifying period.

    Settle in the UK (ILR)
    British Citizenship

    Becoming a British citizen can be achieved through various routes, with the most common one being ‘naturalisation.’ In certain situations, you might also be eligible to apply for British citizenship through a process called ‘registration.’ Both naturalisation and registration are the formal legal procedures through which non-British citizens can attain British citizenship. This transformation is commonly referred to as acquiring citizenship. Meeting the prerequisites for British citizenship typically involves fulfilling specific criteria, often including the accumulation of several years of residence in the UK under different visa categories.

    British Citizenship
    Family & Private Life

    On July 9, 2012, the Home Office abolished the 14 Year Long Residence Rule, which had provided individuals without a visa a way to regularize their stay in the UK based on the duration of their presence in the country. It was replaced by a new category that hinges on a person’s right to a ‘private life’ in the UK. Similar to its predecessor, this category potentially allows individuals without lawful permission to apply for the right to remain in the UK. To be eligible, an applicant must not only pass a suitability assessment but must also meet a minimum residency requirement. The specific length of time that an individual needs to demonstrate they have been residing in the UK will vary depending on their age and circumstances.

    Family & Private Life
    Business & Corporate

    In order to hire skilled workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), UK employers are required to initiate the process by applying for a sponsor license. Yet, a refusal rate of 15% indicates that employers often face challenges in navigating the application process successfully. UK immigration regulations place significant demands on employers aiming to bring in talent from abroad. Nevertheless, the capacity for UK organizations to tap into skilled international talent has never been more crucial.

    Business & Corporate
    Appeals & Judicial Reviews

    If your application to the Home Office has been denied, there might be an opportunity to appeal that decision. Although it’s not feasible to appeal every refusal, you may explore the option of pursuing an Administrative or Judicial Review of the decision. Judicial Review is the process through which you can attempt to contest the decision, action, or inaction of a public entity carrying out a public law function. Appeals and reviews of Home Office decisions can be intricate, and it’s strongly advisable to seek guidance and support from an immigration specialist.

    Appeals & Judicial Reviews
    HM Armed Forces

    We are also able to offer assistance to current and former member of HM Armed forces and their families

    HM Armed Forces

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