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Immigration

Clear, careful immigration advice for individuals, families and employers navigating the UK system.

How we help

Clear, careful immigration advice for individuals, families and employers navigating the UK system. Your matter is handled by a solicitor who knows the file, so the person advising you is the person you speak to.

Select any of the areas below to see what that work involves.

Entry clearance and visa applications
Applications made from outside the UK, including visitor, study and work routes — we advise on the requirements and prepare the supporting evidence.
Spouse, partner and family visas
Applications to join or remain with a partner or family member, including the financial and relationship requirements.
Indefinite leave to remain and settlement
Applications for permanent status once you have completed the qualifying period, including continuous residence and English language requirements.
British citizenship and naturalisation
Advice on eligibility and applications to become a British citizen, including good character and residence requirements.
Work, business and sponsor licences
Skilled Worker and business routes, and advice for employers on obtaining and complying with a sponsor licence.
Appeals, reviews and judicial review
Challenging a refusal — by appeal to the First-tier Tribunal, administrative review, or judicial review where no other remedy exists.
Asylum and human rights claims
Protection claims and applications based on family or private life, including preparing statements and supporting evidence.

How the process works

Every matter is different, but most follow broadly these stages. We will tell you at the outset which apply to you and roughly how long each takes.

  1. Initial assessment

    We look at your circumstances and immigration history and tell you honestly which routes are open to you — and which are not worth pursuing.

  2. Agreeing scope and fee

    We confirm in writing what we will do and what it will cost, so there are no surprises later.

  3. Building the evidence

    We tell you exactly which documents are needed and review what you provide before anything is submitted.

  4. Preparing and submitting

    We draft the application and any supporting representations, then submit it and deal with biometrics and correspondence.

  5. Decision and next steps

    We explain the outcome and, if it is a refusal, set out the options — administrative review, appeal, or a fresh application.

What we will need from you

Having these to hand at the first appointment saves time and cost. Do not worry if something is missing — we will tell you how to obtain it.

  • Passport and any previous passports
  • Current visa, BRP or eVisa details
  • Proof of your UK address
  • Evidence relevant to the route — relationship, employment, study or sponsorship
  • Financial evidence where the route requires it
  • English language test certificate or qualifying degree, where required

Fees for this work

Most of this work is done for a fixed fee agreed in writing before we start.

Visit, student and short-term work visasfrom £850
Settlement and leave to remainfrom £1,000
Naturalisation (AN)£950
Appeal — lodging at the First-tier Tribunal£600
Judicial review£3,500

Disbursements — court, tribunal and Home Office fees, and any experts or interpreters — are payable in addition. See the full fees page for the complete list.

Common questions

Can you guarantee my application will succeed?
No solicitor can, and you should be cautious of anyone who says otherwise. What we can do is assess the merits honestly at the outset, tell you where the weaknesses are, and make the strongest application the evidence supports.
Are Home Office fees included in your price?
No. Home Office application fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge are set by the government and payable in addition to our fee. We will tell you the current figures when we take your instructions.
How long will a decision take?
That depends on the route and on Home Office processing times, which change. We will give you the current published timescale for your route and tell you if a priority service is available.
What happens if I am refused?
It depends on the decision. Some carry a right of appeal, others only administrative review, and sometimes a fresh application is the better route. We will advise which applies and the deadline, which is usually short.

The law changes. This page is general information, not advice on your situation. We will advise you on the rules as they stand when you instruct us.

Get in touch

Tell us about your matter.

London 020 4577 3395 · Manchester 0161 566 3492
info@acsolicitors.org

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