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There are over 50 core immigration application forms, excluding internal administrative and enforcement forms. Most applications are now completed online via the Home Office portal, which directs applicants to the correct form based on their circumstances.

We provide expert assistance to both individuals and businesses, including the following:

For Individuals
We assist with a wide range of applications including, but not limited to:

• Human Rights-Based Applications
• FLR(M) – Partners/spouses of British or settled persons
• FLR(FP) – Private life and family life under Appendix FM or PL (e.g., child’s 7-year residence, 20-year rule, etc.)
• Leave Outside the Rules (LOTR) applications

Work & Study Visas

• Skilled Worker visa
• High Potential Individual (HPI)
• UK Ancestry visa

Other Visa Categories

• Visitor visas
• Short-term study and short-stay visas
• Asylum claims

Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) Applications

• SET(LR) – 10-year long residence
• SET(M) – 5-year route as partner/spouse
• SET(O) – Other categories (e.g., Skilled Worker, Global Talent, UK Ancestry)
• SET(F) – For children
• SET(P) – For those granted asylum or humanitarian protection
• SET(PL) – Private life settlement
• Adult Dependent Relative route (under Appendix FM)
• EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) – Settled status

Variation of Leave / Conditions

• Change of conditions (e.g., removal of “no recourse to public funds” condition)

For Businesses
We support UK-based and overseas companies with:

• Sponsor license applications (Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility)
• Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) assignment and compliance
• Innovator Founder visa
• Expansion Worker visa

a. Appeals to the Immigration Tribunal
Some immigration refusals carry a right of appeal, particularly those involving human rights grounds. Categories that may attract appeal rights include:

• Long residence (Paragraph 276B)
• Private life (Paragraphs 276ADE(1), 276DE, and Appendix PL)
• Family members under Appendix FM
• Children or partners of HM Forces personnel (Paragraphs 276U, 276AA, Part 4 or Part 7 of Appendix Armed Forces)
• Asylum claims (Part 11 of the Immigration Rules)
• Family routes under Part 8 where the sponsor is settled or holds refugee/humanitarian protection

Note: Even where appeals are allowed under the rules, the Home Office can certify the claim (e.g. under section 94 NIAA 2002), effectively removing the right of appeal. However, such certification can still be challenged.

How we assist with appeals:

• Our barristers have public access licenses and the Head of Chambers is authorized to conduct litigation
• We are registered on MyHMCTS and can lodge and manage appeals directly with the Tribunal
• We prepare full appeal bundles, including:
  • Skeleton arguments
  • Witness statements
  • Advice on evidence
  • Bundle formatting and submission
• We represent clients at hearings or arrange for appropriate representation

b. Judicial Review (JR)

1. Where no appeal right exists (e.g. certified decisions, delays, or unlawful refusals), applicants may challenge the decision by Judicial Review.

Judicial Review is a legal process where the lawfulness of a public body’s decision is reviewed by the Upper Tribunal (for immigration cases) or the Administrative Court. It is not a re-hearing, but a challenge based on legality, fairness, and procedure.

Key points:

• The decision must be by a public body
• JR must only be used if no other legal remedy (e.g., appeal, administrative review) is available
• Applications must be filed within 3 months of the decision being challenged

Our support includes:

• Pre-action protocol (PAP) letters
• Drafting and filing JR applications
• Representation or referral to specialist JR counsel
• Litigation support throughout the process

c. Administrative Review
Available for eligible visa refusals where the only issue is a case working error (not for general dissatisfaction or subjective matters).

• Must be submitted within 14 or 28 days depending on where the decision was made
• No new evidence allowed unless requested
• Reviewed by a different Home Office official

We assist with:

• Identifying reviewable errors
• Drafting and submitting administrative review requests
• Responding to Home Office follow-up queries

We offer family law services including:

• Divorce applications
• Non-molestation orders and protective injunctions
• Child custody arrangements
• Assistance with family mediation

Skilled Worker Visa
The Skilled Worker route allows individuals with a job offer from a Home Office–licensed sponsor to work in the UK long-term. Applicants must meet strict requirements including minimum salary, appropriate skill level, and English proficiency. This route leads to settlement after five years.

High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa
Introduced in May 2022, the HPI visa targets global graduates from top 50-ranked non-UK universities. Applicants can stay for up to two years, or three years if they hold a PhD, with no job offer required. They must meet English and maintenance requirements and cannot extend within the scheme, but can switch to other visas leading to settlement.

UK Ancestry Visa
This visa allows Commonwealth citizens with a grandparent born in the UK to live and work there for up to five years. It leads to indefinite leave to remain if eligibility criteria such as work and residence are upheld.

What our services include:

• Tailored legal advice and strategic planning
• Preparation of detailed legal cover letters referencing relevant immigration rules and case law
• Advice on required supporting documents
• 2–3 consultations depending on case complexity
• Full assistance with application submission, including arranging asylum interviews where applicable
• Biometric enrolment support, including assistance with securing priority/super-priority appointments
• Document upload to UKVI or relevant partner portals (UKVCAS, TLScontact, VFS)

The Innovator Founder visa (introduced in April 2023) is designed for experienced entrepreneurs or specialists initiating innovative, viable, and scalable businesses in the UK. Key features include:

• 3-year initial stay, extendable indefinitely in successive 3-year blocks with re-endorsement.
• Leads directly to settlement after 3 years, subject to criteria satisfaction.
• Applicants must have endorsement from an approved body, prove involvement in the idea, hold English proficiency, and meet maintenance fund or investment thresholds (e.g., £1,270 personal savings; business development funding or £50,000+ in business investment).
• Regular “contact point” meetings with endorsers monitor ongoing business progress.
• Holders can work for their business, take on skilled secondary roles, study, and bring dependants.

Our expert guidance includes the full endorsement process, business plan drafting, visa submission, and ensuring compliance throughout the Innovator Founder journey.

What our services include:

• Tailored legal advice and strategic planning
• Preparation of detailed legal cover letters referencing relevant immigration rules and case law
• Advice on required supporting documents
• 2–3 consultations depending on case complexity
• Full assistance with application submission, including arranging asylum interviews where applicable
• Biometric enrolment support, including assistance with securing priority/super-priority appointments
• Document upload to UKVI or relevant partner portals (UKVCAS, TLScontact, VFS)