Immigration Lawyer Liverpool

For most people, working in the UK means the Skilled Worker visa, part of the UK's points-based system, which requires 70 points based on criteria including a job offer from an employer who is a licensed sponsor, a role at the required skill level, a salary meeting the relevant threshold, and English language ability. The Skilled Worker visa replaced the former Tier 2 (General) visa. There are specific routes within this, including for health and care roles. Salary thresholds and rules change from time to time, so it is important to check the current requirements rather than rely on an older figure. We advise employees and employers in Liverpool and across the UK, and prepare the application to meet the criteria in force when you apply.

A Standard Visitor visa generally allows you to stay in the UK for up to six months at a time, for purposes such as tourism, visiting family in Liverpool, or certain business activities like meetings and events. It does not usually allow you to work or to access public funds. If your plans are more involved, for example studying for longer or taking up a job, a different route is likely to be the right one, and we can advise on which visa fits what you actually want to do.

A refusal is not always the end. Depending on the decision, you may be able to request an administrative review to correct a case-working error, appeal to the First-tier Tribunal, or challenge an unlawful decision by judicial review. Appeal deadlines are short, typically 14 days from within the UK and 28 days from outside it, and your refusal letter sets out which option applies and the deadline for it. The right route depends on the type of decision, so it is important to act quickly and get advice on the grounds before the deadline passes. We assess the refusal, explain the realistic options, and, where appropriate, prepare and represent you through the challenge, wherever you're based in Liverpool or elsewhere in the UK.

No. Because immigration law is UK-wide, our Liverpool clients get exactly the same service as anyone else, handled remotely and just as effectively. We act for individuals, families and businesses across Liverpool and the surrounding area, from student and spouse visas to sponsor licences and appeals. You get a designated lawyer, a clear plan, and a personalised quote up front, so you know who is handling your case and what it will cost before any work starts.