Can you help a Birmingham business sponsor overseas workers?

Yes. We provide expert assistance to West Midlands employers through sponsor licence applications, Skilled Worker sponsorship and the compliance duties a licence brings, so you can bring in the workers you need without falling foul of the rules.

I currently live in Birmingham, what happens if my application is refused?

There is often a way forward. Depending on the decision you may be able to ask for an administrative review, or appeal to the First-tier Tribunal, with a possible further appeal to the Upper Tribunal on a point of law. We will tell you honestly whether an appeal is worth pursuing in your case.

How long does a visa application take in Birmingham?

That depends on the route and where you are applying from. Some straightforward applications come back in around three weeks, others take considerably longer, and a priority service can cut the wait for an extra fee. We will give you a realistic timescale for your particular case.

Immigration Solicitors, Birmingham

Expert legal advice on UK immigration law for people, employers and families across Birmingham and the West Midlands, provided remotely from our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.

Our immigration services in Birmingham

Our immigration team handles a diverse range of matters for individuals, families and Birmingham businesses. As experienced Birmingham immigration lawyers, we help you choose the right route and build a complete, well-evidenced UK immigration application, from the application forms themselves to the supporting package of evidence behind them.

Work and Skilled Worker visas. Employment routes for professionals moving to the region, including Skilled Worker visa applications, which use a points-based system requiring 70 points based on criteria such as a job offer, skill level and salary. The Skilled Worker visa replaced the old Tier 2 (General) visa. We check that a job offer, role and salary meet the current requirements, and support West Midlands employers with sponsor licence applications and ongoing compliance.
Student and visitor visas. Guidance for students taking up places at Birmingham’s universities and colleges, together with their dependants, on the Student visa route, which is open to those aged 16 or over. We also prepare Standard Visitor visa applications for visiting family, tourism or business meetings..
Spouse, partner and family visas. Spouse visa applications and wider family routes, including civil partners, unmarried partners and children under 18 joining a partner or parent in the UK. A spouse visa is usually granted for an initial 30 months before extension, and each spouse visa application is prepared with the financial evidence and detail the rules demand.

Settlement, Indefinite Leave to Remain and permanent residence. ILR applications once you meet the qualifying period, most commonly five years in the UK, giving you permanent residence and the right to remain without immigration restrictions. We review your ILR application and evidence well before you submit.
British citizenship. Naturalisation and registration to become a British citizen, usually possible a year after settlement, including a check that you meet the requirements before you spend anything on the application.
Asylum and human rights. Representation in asylum law and human rights cases, handled sensitively, including urgent matters involving detention or a looming deadline.
Appeals and administrative review. Administrative review, appeals to the First-tier and Upper Tribunal, and complex cases where a Home Office decision needs to be challenged.

Speak to our immigration team

The best place to begin is a conversation. Tell us what you are dealing with, wherever you are in Birmingham or the wider West Midlands, and we will give you a straight answer on how we can help. Get in touch today to arrange a remote initial consultation with our immigration solicitors and discuss your case.

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Phulah Pall

Associate

Katie Morgan

Senior Solicitor

Colette Keogh

Solicitor

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How we help immigration clients in Birmingham

Our offices are in Glasgow and Edinburgh, but that makes no practical difference to a Birmingham case. Immigration law is set by the UK Government and is the same in every part of the country, so what counts is getting the right adviser rather than a nearby one. The parts that actually decide an application, route selection, evidence and how the case is put to the Home Office, work exactly the same over phone, video and email as they would across a desk.

Talk to us about your immigration matter

For legal support & help at every stage of your life.

Whether you are starting a UK visa application or challenging a decision, we will give you a clear, honest view of where you stand and what it will cost. If you have had a refusal, the time limits are short, so get in touch as soon as you can for immediate assistance.

0121 838 3443

info@joneswhyte.co.uk

Why work with Jones Whyte

UK immigration law is complex and the stakes are high. Here is what you get when you work with our immigration solicitors in Manchester.

Why choose our lawyers:

A full-service law firm. Immigration does not sit in isolation here. When a case also involves an employer, a marriage that has broken down or a company matter, the family, business and dispute resolution teams are in the same building, which saves clients time and repetition.
Experts across the full range .Our immigration experts handle everything from a first, straightforward visa application to complex asylum, human rights and tribunal appeals, for clients from every background arriving in or remaining in the UK.
Clarity from start to finish .Clients tell us they finish the process understanding what happened and why. We spend the time to learn your circumstances and keep our advice in plain terms.
Honest, not optimistic .We are candid about your chances rather than optimistic to win the instruction, and the same standard of professional care applies whether your case is simple or hard-fought.
Regulated and trusted. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Law Society of Scotland (LSS).

Immigration Solicitors, Birmingham

Our immigration services in Birmingham