Private Immigration

The Parent Visa route enables eligible individuals to apply to come to the UK to live with their child in specific circumstances.

Our team advises on:

• Eligibility requirements
• Evidence of parental relationships
• Immigration history considerations
• Application preparation
• Settlement planning

We assist parents and children with applications under the UK child immigration routes, helping families navigate the requirements for children joining or remaining with family members in the UK.

Our services include:

• Child visa applications
• Supporting evidence preparation
• Dependant applications
• Extensions and settlement advice

The Adult Dependant Relative Visa is a complex route designed for eligible adult family members requiring long-term care and support from relatives in the UK.

We advise on:

• Eligibility assessments
• Evidence requirements
• Medical and care-related considerations
• Application preparation
• Alternative immigration options where appropriate

We assist eligible family members of EU, EEA and Swiss citizens seeking permission to enter the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Our advice includes:

• Eligibility assessments
• Evidence requirements
• Application preparation
• Complex family circumstances

We advise individuals who qualify for limited permission to remain in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Our services include:

• Applications and extensions
• Status reviews
• Guidance on transitioning to settled status

We assist eligible individuals applying for permanent residence rights under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Our team advises on:

• Eligibility requirements
• Continuous residence assessments
• Evidence preparation
• Applications and refusals

We advise individuals who may retain their rights of residence following changes in personal circumstances, including relationship breakdown or changes affecting their qualifying family relationship.

We assist individuals seeking residence rights based on specific circumstances where they may not qualify under standard immigration routes.

Some individuals may face circumstances where they cannot meet the requirements of standard immigration routes but have compelling reasons to remain in the UK.

Our team advises on complex applications based on:

• Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights considerations
• Family and private life circumstances
• Exceptional circumstances
• Applications outside the Immigration Rules

We provide strategic advice on evidence gathering, legal submissions and presenting compelling cases to the Home Office.

The Private Life route provides a pathway for individuals who have developed significant personal connections to the UK or face exceptional barriers to leaving.

We advise clients on:

• Eligibility assessments
• Long residence such as 20 Years' Long Residence Applications
• Private life considerations
• Evidence preparation
• Applications and extensions
• Settlement planning

Long Residence applications allow eligible individuals who have lawfully resided in the UK for ten continuous years to apply for settlement.

Our team assists clients with:

• Long residence assessments
• Reviewing immigration history
• Calculating qualifying periods
• Addressing gaps in lawful residence
• Indefinite Leave to Remain applications

The Student Visa route allows international students to study at eligible UK educational institutions.

We advise students on:

• Eligibility requirements
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
• Financial requirements
• Applications and extensions
• Switching into other immigration routes where eligible

We assist children seeking to study at independent schools in the UK through the Child Student Visa route.

Our services include:

• Eligibility assessments
• School documentation requirements
• Applications
• Extensions and dependant considerations

The Graduate Visa allows eligible international graduates to remain in the UK after completing their studies and gain work experience.

We advise graduates on:

• Eligibility requirements
• Application preparation
• Transitioning into work routes
• Long-term immigration planning

The Youth Mobility Scheme allows young individuals from eligible countries to live, work and experience life in the UK for a limited period.

Our team advises on:

• Eligibility requirements
• Application preparation
• Supporting documentation

The High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa provides a route for graduates from eligible internationally recognised universities to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

We advise clients on:

• Eligibility assessments
• Qualification requirements
• Application preparation
• Future immigration options

The India Young Professionals Scheme provides eligible Indian nationals with the opportunity to live and work in the UK.

Our services include:

• Eligibility assessments
• Application guidance
• Documentation requirements
• Immigration planning

The Government Authorised Exchange route enables individuals to come to the UK temporarily through approved exchange programmes.

We advise applicants and sponsoring organisations on:

• Eligibility requirements
• Sponsorship documentation
• Applications
• Compliance considerations

The most appropriate immigration route depends on a range of factors, including your nationality, family circumstances, immigration history, employment, study plans and long-term objectives.

Our team provides detailed eligibility assessments to identify the most suitable route and advise on the requirements, risks and next steps.

Yes. The UK Immigration Rules provide several routes for individuals seeking to join or remain with family members in the UK, including spouse, partner, parent and child visa routes.

Eligibility requirements vary depending on factors such as the nature of the relationship, financial circumstances, immigration status and supporting evidence.

Applicants for a Spouse or Partner Visa must generally demonstrate that they meet requirements relating to their relationship, financial circumstances, accommodation, English language ability and immigration history.

We advise clients on eligibility, evidence preparation, complex relationship circumstances and applications for extensions and settlement.

The evidence required depends on the type of application and individual circumstances.

Supporting evidence may include:

• Proof of relationship
• Financial documents
• Accommodation evidence
• Identity documents
• Immigration records
• Communication history
• Supporting statements and other relevant documents

Our team assists clients in preparing applications that clearly demonstrate they meet the relevant requirements.

In some circumstances, individuals may still have options where they do not meet the standard requirements.

Applications based on human rights, private life or exceptional circumstances may be available depending on the facts of the case.

Our team advises clients on alternative immigration options and complex applications outside the standard Immigration Rules.

A Private Life application may allow individuals to remain in the UK where they have established significant personal connections to the country or face exceptional difficulties if required to leave.

We advise clients on eligibility, evidence requirements, applications and routes towards settlement.

Individuals who have completed ten years of lawful continuous residence in the UK may be eligible to apply for settlement under the Long Residence route.

We assist clients with reviewing their immigration history, assessing qualifying periods, addressing absences and preparing settlement applications.

Many individuals may become eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain after meeting the relevant requirements, including residence periods, financial requirements and suitability criteria.

The qualifying period depends on the immigration route held.

Our team advises clients on settlement planning and preparing applications for long-term residence.

In many circumstances, individuals may be able to switch from a Student Visa into another immigration category, depending on their circumstances and whether they meet the relevant requirements.

We advise students and graduates on available options, including work routes and long-term immigration planning.

Eligible international graduates may be able to remain in the UK through routes such as the Graduate Visa or transition into another immigration category.

Our team advises graduates on their options, including work visas, settlement pathways and future immigration strategies.

Children may be able to study in the UK under routes such as the Child Student Visa, subject to meeting the relevant requirements.

We advise families on eligibility, school documentation, applications and immigration planning.

The EU Settlement Scheme provides eligible EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members with immigration status allowing them to continue living in the UK.

We advise clients on applications involving:

• Family Permits
• Pre-Settled Status
• Settled Status
• Retained Rights of Residence
• Derivative Rights of Residence

A refusal does not always mean that all options are exhausted.

Our team can review refusal decisions, identify the reasons for refusal and advise on available options, including administrative reviews, appeals, fresh applications or alternative immigration routes where appropriate.

Overstaying a visa can create additional immigration challenges, but it does not automatically prevent an individual from exploring their options.

We provide advice based on each client's circumstances, including possible family, private life or human rights-based applications.

The Adult Dependant Relative Visa provides a route for certain adult relatives who require long-term care and support from a family member in the UK.

This is a complex route with strict requirements, and we advise clients on eligibility, evidence requirements and alternative options where appropriate.

Our Private Immigration team provides tailored advice across a wide range of personal immigration matters, including:

• Family and partner visas
• Settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain
• Private Life and human rights applications
• EU Settlement Scheme matters
• Student and graduate immigration routes
• Complex immigration histories
• Refusals and further applications

We provide clear, strategic advice designed around each client's personal circumstances and long-term goals.

You can contact our team by telephone, email or by completing the enquiry form on our website.

We will arrange a confidential consultation to understand your circumstances, explain your available options and advise you on the most appropriate next steps.