Our Immigration Legal Services

Law and Justice Solicitors provide specialist immigration legal representation across a comprehensive range of immigration and asylum matters. Each case is handled with a focus on technical accuracy, thorough preparation, and strategic oversight to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients.

We advise and represent individuals, families, and businesses across London, the West Midlands, and throughout the UK. Our lead solicitor Samera Mohammed LL.B (Hons), LL.M holds Law Society Level 2 accreditation in Immigration and Asylum Law with Supervisor status. The firm holds Lexcel accreditation and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 626650).

Please contact us to discuss your matter and we will advise you on the best course of action.

Asylum and Human Rights

We provide expert legal representation for those seeking protection or claiming their right to remain in the UK under international conventions. Asylum and human rights cases require careful preparation and specialist knowledge. Our solicitors have extensive experience in this area and will work with you to build the strongest possible case.

  • Asylum Claims: Initial applications, appeals, and fresh claims under the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol.
  • Human Rights Claims: Specialist claims under Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, protecting against torture and inhuman or degrading treatment, and Article 8, protecting the right to respect for private and family life.
  • Protection and Deportation Defence: Urgent representation for those facing deportation or removal, including applications for injunctions to prevent removal.
  • Detention and Bail: Bail applications before the First-tier Tribunal for those held in immigration removal centres or prisons.

Family and Spouse Visas

Reuniting with family members in the UK can be a complex process with strict requirements set out in the Immigration Rules. We advise and represent clients across all family visa routes, from spouse and partner visas through to parent and dependent child applications.

  • Spouse and Civil Partner Visas: Applications, extensions, and refusal appeals for those joining a British citizen or settled person in the UK. The minimum income requirement is £29,000 per year from April 2024.
  • Unmarried Partner Visas: Applications for those in a genuine relationship resembling marriage who have been cohabiting for at least two years.
  • Fiance Visas: Entry clearance for those intending to marry a British citizen or settled person in the UK within six months of arrival.
  • Parent Visas: Settlement applications for parents of British citizen children or children settled in the UK.
  • Domestic Violence Provisions: Applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain for victims of domestic violence whose relationship has broken down as a result of abuse.
  • Student Visas: Entry clearance and leave to remain for students under the Points-Based System.
  • Visit Visas: Standard visitor visa applications for tourism, business, and family visits.

Nationality and Citizenship

We support clients through the final stages of their immigration journey toward permanent residence and British citizenship. Our solicitors will ensure your application is prepared accurately and submitted with the strongest possible evidence.

  • Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): Settlement applications on all routes including the 5-year partner route, the Skilled Worker route, and the 10-year long residence route.
  • Naturalisation as a British Citizen: Citizenship applications including assessment of the good character requirement, Life in the UK test, and English language evidence.
  • British Passport Applications: Assistance with first-time passport applications following naturalisation.
  • Right of Abode: Applications to establish the right of abode in the United Kingdom.
  • Permanent Residency Documentation: Applications for documentation confirming permanent residence status.

Appeals and Judicial Review

We provide robust litigation services for challenging Home Office decisions and refusals at every level of the tribunal and court system. If your application has been refused, we will advise you on the available remedies and represent you throughout the process.

  • First-tier Tribunal Appeals: Full representation at immigration and asylum appeal hearings before the Immigration and Asylum Chamber.
  • Upper Tribunal Appeals: Challenges to First-tier Tribunal decisions on points of law before the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber).
  • Court of Appeal: Representation in cases raising arguable points of law of general public importance.
  • Judicial Review: High Court challenges to the lawfulness of Home Office decisions where no right of appeal exists or where all appeal rights have been exhausted.
  • Administrative Review: Technical challenges to caseworking errors in points-based system and other visa decisions.

Immigration Bail and Detention

If you or a family member is being held in an immigration removal centre or prison, we can provide urgent legal representation. We act quickly to prepare bail applications and challenge detention where appropriate grounds exist.

  • Bail Applications: Representation before the First-tier Tribunal at immigration bail hearings.
  • Temporary Admission: Applications for release on temporary admission or Chief Immigration Officer bail.
  • Detention Challenges: Legal challenges to the lawfulness of immigration detention.

EU and EEA Matters

We provide legal guidance for European nationals and their family members in relation to their residence rights in the UK following the UK’s departure from the European Union.

  • EU Settlement Scheme: Applications and appeals under the EU Settlement Scheme for EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals and their family members.
  • Residence Cards: Applications for residence documentation for EEA nationals and their extended family members.
  • Retained Rights: Applications for the retention of right of residence following the breakdown of a relationship with an EEA national.
  • EEA Appeals: Challenges to refusals of EEA-based applications.

Specialist Documents and Family Law

We provide a range of additional legal services to support your personal and administrative needs.

  • Statutory Declarations: Preparation and witnessing of statutory declarations.
  • Change of Name Deeds: Formal deed poll documentation for change of name.
  • Divorce Applications: Specialist legal support for divorce proceedings.
  • Sponsorship Licence Applications: Business sponsorship licence applications for employers wishing to recruit overseas workers under the Skilled Worker route.

Book a Free Initial Consultation

We offer a free initial consultation at both our Wednesbury and Ilford offices. Contact us today to discuss your immigration matter with an experienced solicitor.

Phone: 0121 792 1703  |  Email: info@lawandjusticesolicitors.co.uk

Law and Justice Solicitors is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 626650). All services are provided under the supervision of qualified solicitors.

Appeals and Judicial Review

We provide robust litigation services for challenging Home Office decisions and refusals at every level of the tribunal and court system. If your application has been refused, we will advise you on the available remedies and represent you throughout the process.

  • Appeals: Full representation in the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), and the Court of Appeal.
  • Judicial Review: High Court challenges to the lawfulness of Home Office decisions where no right of appeal exists or where all appeal rights have been exhausted.
  • Administrative Review: Technical challenges to caseworking errors in points-based system and other visa decisions.

Immigration Bail and Detention

We provide urgent legal assistance for individuals held in immigration removal centres or prisons. We act quickly to prepare bail applications and challenge detention where appropriate grounds exist.

  • Bail Applications: Representation before the First-tier Tribunal at immigration bail hearings.
  • Temporary Admission: Applications for release on temporary admission and Chief Immigration Officer bail.

EU and EEA Matters

We provide legal guidance for European nationals and their family members in relation to their residence rights and status in the UK.

  • Residence: Residence Card and Extended Family Member applications.
  • Retained Rights: Applications for the retention of right of residence following the breakdown of a relationship with an EEA national.
  • Appeals: Challenging refusals of EEA-based applications.

Specialist Documents and Family Law

We provide a range of additional legal services to support your personal and administrative needs.

  • Statutory Declarations: Preparation of statutory declarations for legal and personal purposes.
  • Change of Name Deeds: Formal deed poll documentation for change of name.
  • Divorce Applications: Specialist legal support for divorce proceedings.
  • Sponsorship Licence Applications: Business-related sponsorship licence applications for employers wishing to recruit overseas workers.

Appeals and Judicial Review

We provide robust litigation services for challenging Home Office decisions and refusals at every level of the tribunal and court system. If your application has been refused, we will advise you on the available remedies and represent you throughout the process.

  • Appeals: Full representation in the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), and the Court of Appeal.
  • Judicial Review: High Court challenges to the lawfulness of Home Office decisions where no right of appeal exists or where all appeal rights have been exhausted.
  • Administrative Review: Technical challenges to caseworking errors in points-based system and other visa decisions.

Immigration Bail and Detention

We provide urgent legal assistance for individuals held in immigration removal centres or prisons. We act quickly to prepare bail applications and challenge detention where appropriate grounds exist.

  • Bail Applications: Representation before the First-tier Tribunal at immigration bail hearings.
  • Temporary Admission: Applications for release on temporary admission and Chief Immigration Officer bail.

EU and EEA Matters

We provide legal guidance for European nationals and their family members in relation to their residence rights and status in the UK.

  • Residence: Residence Card and Extended Family Member applications.
  • Retained Rights: Applications for the retention of right of residence following the breakdown of a relationship with an EEA national.
  • Appeals: Challenging refusals of EEA-based applications.

Specialist Documents and Family Law

We provide a range of additional legal services to support your personal and administrative needs.

  • Statutory Declarations: Preparation of statutory declarations for legal and personal purposes.
  • Change of Name Deeds: Formal deed poll documentation for change of name.
  • Divorce Applications: Specialist legal support for divorce proceedings.
  • Sponsorship Licence Applications: Business-related sponsorship licence applications for employers wishing to recruit overseas workers.