Tip 1: Agree on Fixed Fees Often law firms will charge exorbitant fees by concealing hidden costs. Westkin Associates prides itself on its transparency and fair pricing. We will agree a fixed price with you so that you know what you are paying for from the start. Tip 2: Look for experience Given the ever-shifting … Continue reading Top 10 tips for finding an immigration solicitor →

This blog’s purpose is to assist persons looking for immigration advice on some of the terminology used and to provide some guidance on the main differences between solicitors and other accredited professionals.  What is an immigration solicitor? Most people know the term ‘immigration solicitor’.   This is a person regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority to … Continue reading Finding an immigration solicitor or immigration advisor →

For Applicants Some applicants wish to remain in the UK for extremely serious medical conditions.  A person may become sick once in the UK and become dependent on treatment in the UK.  Health conditions in the UK, even if a person would die soon after return to their home country without treatment have been found … Continue reading Staying in the UK on the basis of medical grounds →

A guide for Applicants and Appellants on giving evidence through interpreters.   This blog is also written with interpreters in mind to provide guidance to interpreters on how to ensure interpreting is conducted with minimal errors. If you are an Applicant with the intention of giving your evidence in a language other than English, you must … Continue reading Guidance for using an interpreter for immigration interviews and hearings →

When do you become and overstayer? How can you avoid being an overstayer? And crucially, what is the long-term impact of overstaying in the UK in terms of future applications? ‘Overstayer’ is a word used frequently by persons in the UK and otherwise; it is crucially often misunderstood and incorrectly used.  A person that ‘overstays’ … Continue reading Overstayed your UK visa? Support from London immigration solicitors →

Submitting the notice of appeal – time limits: Rule 19 of  The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014, permits that a notice of appeal must be submitted: Within 14 days of the date the Home Office decision was sent, where the appellant is in the UK (rule 19(2)) Within 28 days … Continue reading Submitting appeals documents under UK Immigration Law →

Following the Queen’s speech on 14 October, the government has unveiled an immigration bill which would end free movement and favour migrants seeking work outside of London. Priti Patel, UK Home Secretary, has spoken of the need for the UK to adopt an Australian points-based system and is considering rules which would encourage skilled migration … Continue reading Brexit could favour immigration outside of London →