IMMIGRATION, ASYLUM AND NATIONALITY

Clear legal advice and representation on immigration, asylum and nationality matters.

Immigration matters can affect your ability to enter, remain in or settle in the United Kingdom and may have significant consequences for you and your family. Rahim Ahmed Solicitors provides legal advice and representation in a range of immigration, asylum and nationality matters. We will consider your circumstances, explain the available options and advise you on the appropriate way forward.

Fixed fee arrangements may be available for certain immigration services. Further information is available on our Fees and Transparency page.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Immigration law can involve detailed requirements, strict deadlines and important evidence. We will consider your circumstances and the application, sponsorship matter or immigration decision concerned before advising you on the available options. Where we are able to assist, we can advise on applications, supporting evidence, representations, appeals or reviews within the agreed scope of work.

FAMILY AND PARTNER APPLICATIONS

Advice and assistance concerning applications based on family relationships, including applications involving spouses, partners, parents and children where appropriate.

EU SETTLEMENT SCHEME

Advice concerning applications and status issues arising under the EU Settlement Scheme, including settled and pre-settled status matters where applicable.

WORK AND BUSINESS IMMIGRATION

Advice and assistance concerning Skilled Worker and other sponsored work applications, Global Business Mobility, Global Talent and Innovator Founder routes where we are able to accept the matter.

PRIVATE LIFE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Advice concerning applications based on private or family life and relevant human rights considerations, including applications for permission to stay where appropriate.

BRITISH CITIZENSHIP AND NATIONALITY

Advice and assistance concerning British citizenship, registration, naturalisation and other nationality matters which we are able to undertake.

SPONSOR LICENCES AND WORKER SPONSORSHIP

Advice to employers concerning sponsor licence applications, sponsor duties and compliance, and the allocation and assignment of Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).

SETTLEMENT AND INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN

Advice and assistance concerning applications for settlement or indefinite leave to remain where the relevant immigration requirements may be met.

VISITOR AND STUDENT VISAS

Advice and assistance concerning visitor and Student route applications and supporting evidence where we are able to accept the matter.

APPEALS, REVIEWS AND JUDICIAL REVIEW

Advice on challenging immigration decisions by appeal, administrative review or, where appropriate, a letter before claim under the Pre-Action Protocol for Judicial Review and judicial review proceedings.

FAMILY, PRIVATE LIFE AND SETTLEMENT

Immigration applications involving family or private life can depend upon the applicant's individual circumstances, immigration history, relationships and supporting evidence.
We can consider the relevant route and advise on the information and documentation which may be required.
Where a person is seeking settlement or indefinite leave to remain, we can consider their immigration history and the requirements of the relevant route before advising on the application.
New applications under the dedicated refugee family reunion route are currently suspended. We can consider enquiries concerning applications made before the suspension, refusals or appeals, and whether another family or human-rights route may be available.

WORK, BUSINESS IMMIGRATION AND SPONSORSHIP

We can consider applications under the Skilled Worker and other relevant work routes, together with Global Business Mobility, Global Talent and Innovator Founder applications.
We can advise employers on sponsor licence applications, sponsor duties and compliance, and the allocation and assignment of Certificates of Sponsorship through the Sponsorship Management System.
A Certificate of Sponsorship is an electronic record assigned by a licensed sponsor. Sponsorship does not guarantee that a visa application will be granted.
Whether we can assist will depend upon the immigration route, the circumstances and the scope of work required.

ASYLUM, PROTECTION AND FURTHER SUBMISSIONS

We can advise on certain asylum and protection matters which we are able to undertake.
This may include considering previous decisions and evidence and advising on further submissions where a person has previously had an asylum or human rights claim refused and there is new material which may require consideration.
Whether we are able to accept a particular asylum or protection matter will depend upon the circumstances and the nature of the work required.

APPEALS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS AND JUDICIAL REVIEW

Where an immigration application has been refused or another adverse decision has been made, we can consider the decision and advise on any available right of appeal, administrative review or other remedy.
Where there is no adequate alternative remedy and judicial review may be appropriate, we can consider preparing a letter before claim under the Pre-Action Protocol for Judicial Review and, where agreed, judicial review proceedings.
Appeals, administrative reviews and judicial review claims are subject to strict time limits. A pre-action letter does not suspend or extend the applicable time limit, and advice should be sought without delay.
Whether we can accept a challenge will depend upon its merits, urgency, complexity and the work required.

FEE WAIVER APPLICATIONS

In certain immigration matters, an applicant who cannot afford the relevant Home Office application fee may be able to seek a fee waiver where the applicable requirements are met.
We can consider the applicant's financial circumstances and supporting evidence and advise on the preparation of a fee waiver application where appropriate.

HOW AN IMMIGRATION MATTER WORKS

INITIAL ASSESSMENT

We discuss your circumstances, immigration history and the outcome you wish to achieve and consider whether we are able to assist.

ADVICE AND EVIDENCE

We identify the relevant application or issue, advise on the requirements and consider the supporting documents and evidence.

PREPARING THE MATTER

Where instructed, we prepare the application, representations and supporting documentation within the agreed scope of work.

SUBMISSION AND OUTCOME

We submit or assist with the matter as agreed, deal with relevant correspondence and advise you when a decision or further request is received.

FEES

We offer fixed fees for certain defined immigration and nationality services. Other work may be charged on an hourly basis depending upon the nature and scope of the matter. Before you instruct us, we will explain the work we are being asked to undertake and the basis upon which you will be charged. Further information about our immigration fees, the work included and our charging arrangements is available on our Fees and Transparency page.

WHY CHOOSE RAHIM AHMED SOLICITORS?

Immigration matters can have important consequences for individuals, families, employers and businesses.
Our aim is to provide clear and practical legal advice, explain the available options and keep you informed as your matter progresses.
Rahim Ahmed Solicitors is based in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, and can advise clients in the United Kingdom and overseas on matters arising under the United Kingdom immigration system, where we are able to accept the work.
We are able to communicate with clients in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and Bengali, which may assist clients who are more comfortable discussing their matter in one of these languages.

DO YOU NEED IMMIGRATION ADVICE?

If you would like us to consider whether we may be able to assist with your immigration, asylum or nationality matter, please contact us or complete our Immigration Enquiry.