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The process by which we enforce our rights or seek the right to remain in the United Kingdom. There can be many reasons why an individual should be allowed to remain in the United Kingdom, and or be provided to the UK. Some examples are provided below. Adam is the chief assessor of Immigration Law for the Law Society, as such has exceptional knowledge of this very complex area of law.
EU applicationsThe rights and status of EU, EEA and Swiss citizens living in the UK will remain the same until 30 June 2021, if the UK leaves the EU with a deal. If the UK does not leave with a deal you may need to arrange your settled status sooner. It is essential that the applications are made correctly to ensure that applications are not rejected, which causes complications.
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Judicial ReviewIf applications go wrong, they can be subject to appeal, or if there is no right of appeal, administrative review. If that review is refused then the only further option is to Judicial Review the refusal. That requires an application to either the Upper Tribunal, or in some cases the High Court.
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ApplicationsThere are a wide range of immigration applications ranging, from spousal visas for entry, through to applications to extend leave in the UK. Once you are in the UK applying for settled status, including, naturalisation in the UK. The basis for entry can be for family reasons to study, or because you are a high net value investor, or have a specialists skill needed in the UK.
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Adam has a particularly expertise in dealing with appeals, appearing regularly for both applicants and the Home Office as an advocate. Adam continues to be instructed by other solicitor firms as an advocate, and has appeared before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission.
Adam is a specialist solicitor and advocate in this area, with many years of experience as a supervisor in this area. Scott-Moncrieff, offer legal aid for those that qualify, private funding at reasonable rates for those that can afford and other forms of funding where appropriate.