AO Solicitors provides specialist immigration legal services, advice and representation on behalf of those whose legal entitlement to remain in the UK is uncertain.
You either have right of abode like a British citizen, use free movement rights as an EU citizen or need leave to remain as an immigrant. Most immigration matters concern the latter, which defines how long you can stay (limited or indefinite) and what you can do here, eg visitor, spouse, student, au pair.
The government want to know you will do what you say, leave when you say and not become a benefit tourist. Unless you claim asylum you will usually need entry clearance.
We provide immigration legal services in areas of issues with passports, citizenship, travel, voting, entry, staying longer, visitors, students, family members, deportation, detention or working, benefits.
Our immigration legal services team can also deal with associated human rights, detention, appeals, welfare benefits and judicial review.
We do not handle asylum cases as these are dealt with by specialists funded by government in particular locations. You can also talk to the Refugee Council or Citizens Advice who may be able to refer you to other specialist charities. It is only fair to say few applications are granted.
Immigration Legal Services Case Studies
- Terry married Ranjana from India while she was here on a student visa. If it is bona fide and they can support themselves she will get two years leave to remain before she can apply to stay permanently.
- Mollie came here on a visitors visa and wants to do a course. She must go back home, get entry clearance as a student and then would be able to come back.
- Edwin wants to bring her mother here from Ivory Coast to look after her. She could apply if her mother has no relatives to turn to there and Edwin will look after her financially.
