Since his time as the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has spoken of his support for an amnesty for illegal migrants. He confirmed his support for this again once elected as Prime Minister, stating it would help prevent another Windrush scandal. However many supporters...
This blog on EU immigration is likely to change frequently, please check back regularly for updates or visit our immigration pages. 10 January 2020 Since posting the blog below, the Government’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill has passed through the final stage in the House...
‘Taking control of our borders’- the new Government’s plans to overhaul the UK immigration system Throughout the election Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised that the UK would take back control of its borders, end the free movement of EU citizens, and introduce a...
UPDATE Since the posting of this blog, further announcements have been made by the parties as well on their proposals for immigration to the UK if elected. 18 NOVEMBER 2019 Conservative Party Proposals The Conservatives have announced that they intend to increase...
Update 23 December 2019: Since the time of writing the Conservative party won the general election on Thursday 12 December 2019. For further information on the Conservatives plans for immigration law, please see our updated blog. Update: 12 December 2019 Since we...
Update on EU Settlement Scheme & Post BREXIT UK Immigration System for EU/EEA Citizens Updated: 27 August 2019. The settlement scheme is now fully open for EU / EEA citizens and their family members to apply for settled or pre-settled status. More than one...
Statistics published by the Ministry of Justice on 13 June 2019 confirm that the percentage of immigration and asylum appeals being allowed is at its highest on record. In the year to March 2019 52% of appeals were successful. Human Rights appeals were the most...
Earlier this month the Home Office announced updated requirements which anyone hoping to successfully apply for British citizenship must meet. The Good Character requirement was already part of the criteria which the Home Office used to assess citizenship...
On Monday 21st January the Government announced that the next stage of a pilot scheme for EU citizens and their families to apply for a post-Brexit immigration status in the UK is open. At the moment, EU citizens are able to come to the UK to study or seek work...
What is the Immigration Health Surcharge? The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a levy paid by temporary migrants from non-EEA countries on top of the visa fee. It is a contribution to the National Health Service (NHS) and covers the cost of healthcare during the...
… there are several post study visa options on the basis of a relationship. There are a number of options potentially available to Tier 4 students who want to to remain lawfully in the UK after studying, including skilled work (Tier 2) or entrepreneur (Tier 1)...
A Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules was published on 10 October 2018. The changes will take effect from November 2018. The key changes are highlighted below. Overall, the changes seem positive for Applicants. You can read the full Statement of Changes by...
Thank you so much for all your support and wise counsel. Life has certainly changed a lot since our early conversations… Thanks to you I have the beautiful loving relationship with (my child) I dreamed of. A priceless contribution and job well done!
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Thank you for your highly professional support, and attention to detail……. At the start I was not sure how the long distance collaboration would work but it has been a very friendly, easy, working relationship between us, and I appreciate very much how you conveyed a sense of solidarity to me even though we have never met. I would also like to thank Kim who was the perfect 'relay' between us whenever it was necessary.
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Thank you for working tirelessly on our behalf. Your thoughtfulness and empathy went a long way.
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Kay has been excellent in dealing with my case which went through quickly and efficiently. Kay kept us updated throughout and was very pleasant when we popped in to sign the necessary papers. We will without hesitation recommend Kay and your firm to friends and colleagues.
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Thank you for being there for me. Please accept my sincere thanks! Best Wishes.
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You have given me excellent service which I really appreciate. I have used many Solicitors in the past for various things that have let me down on a few things. But your firm have given me the best service and I would like to therefore instruct you again for this matter too.
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Just to say many thanks for your help and support before and during my tribunal. It was a pleasure to meet you.
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We were so impressed with the fantastic service we received from Bryony. The matter was dealt with incredibly quickly and professionally. We will definitely be returning for our next visa application.
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Thank you for looking after my case so well yesterday. It was immediately reassuring that you understood my particular situation so well and I was impressed with the assured way you facilitated getting the key points across in court. I am of course delighted with the outcome.
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I would just like to personally say thanks to you for all the work you've done on my case over the years.
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It was such a relief to hear that [our] application had been approved. You guided us through a very stressful time & helped us feel positive this time around. [We] are extremely grateful for all of your help & advice. I don’t think we could have managed it without you & I’m sure you will be hearing from us in 30 months’ time!
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Thanks for all help and support through a very difficult time it is much appreciated.
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My mum and step dad have just been to the U.K. to visit us; they had a wonderful time! They would like to send their regards to Bryony and thank her for the wonderful work she did for my mum.
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I was very happy with the results Emma Silburn got me
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Thank you very much Kay. We couldn’t recommend you enough for all of your help over these past few months you have been brilliant.
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I can’t thank you enough for representing me at the Tribunal Hearing. Without that positive outcome I feel certain I could still be back in … lacking any impetus for change or renewal.
I too enjoyed our meetings and remain optimistic that we shall not meet in relation to such circumstances again.
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A million thanks for your great help on my case, thank again.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - Immigration
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My husband & I would like to express our thanks to Bryony and Pierrette for their professionalism, efficiency and courteous manner throughout the application for a UK spouse visa. We genuinely appreciate their advice, guidance and support throughout this process and are delighted with the positive outcome which is life changing for us. We would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone who needs a helping hand finding their way through the immigration maze.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest & Pierrette Tshibuyi - Immigration
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I can't express my feelings and I have no words to say all of you BIG THANKS..
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So happy with the outcome thank you for your help.
Client testimonial about Gael Phillips - Family
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Just wanted to let you know after all the heartache, waiting, and money we finally got the visa. It was granted and issued for leave immediately. Thank you so much for all of your help. Your services were worth every penny.
Client testimonial about Irfan Ali - Immigration
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Thank you for your excellent service and your help. If I need any further advice I will come back to you and certainly I will be recommending you to anyone who needs help and advice in family matters
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Mary was wonderful. She let me speak and explained everything clearly. I so appreciated her kindness and listening skills. Mary made me feel I had a choice, a voice and that I was able to put my views forward made me feel less stressed.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Mediation
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I just want to say thank you for your help this morning with regards to my concerns.
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Thank you so much for your kindness and understanding when I have been in distress.
Client testimonial about Lucy Mead - Family
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“Forever grateful to you and your exceptional work.”
Client testimonial about Sophie Allinson - Crime
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You really are great at your job. Going above and beyond to make sure your clients are happy.
Client testimonial about Lesley Monkhouse - Court of Protection
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I just want to thank you for everything you have done during my case and with the result that came from it all. In all honesty I cannot thank you enough.
Client testimonial about Sophie Allinson - Crime
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I'm happy to say that I received my visa extension on Saturday. Thank you for your fantastic help and great advice. As the date approaches (although some time in the future), I plan to be back in touch for further advice on indefinite leave to remain/naturalisation. Again, thank you, and I look forward to sharing what an excellent experience I had with you and David Gray with anyone I know who is seeking an attorney.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - Immigration
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After the mediation session with Mary I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Mediation
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Special thanks for your hard work for my family, my wife and daughter got their visa's and hope to come to the UK soon. You're a very hard worker and a caring person.
Client testimonial about Andrew Tague
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Can I please pass on my sincere thanks and gratitude to Ailsa for her compassion and the advice and support she gave me recently.
Client testimonial about Ailsa Gilhespy - Family Mediation
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Many thanks for your excellent work and thank you so much for all your help!
Client testimonial about Jonathan Fuller - Immigration
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This has been the worst week of our lives. Your support, both legal and practical, has helped us to get through it with our sanity intact. The fact that you agreed to see us within 18 hours of my initial phone call was, quite frankly, magnificent. Huge thanks from us all.
Client testimonial about Lesley Monkhouse - Family
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We have just completed a house sale and purchase and this is the second time that Cliff Veitch... has dealt with our affairs. As before, he dealt with both sale and purchase in a very efficient manner and always kept us informed of progress and any issues that arose. His calm and professional manner helped enormously during some of the trickier moments. I can certainly highly recommend him.
Client testimonial about Cliff Veitch - Property
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The service your company has given me has been fantastic and would recommend you instantly.
Client testimonial about Gael Phillips - Family
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Thank you so much for your help during the hearing, you’re a such an angel! You comforted me and made me feel that everything would be okay. You also explained the things that I didn’t understand and told me what I did was okay. I’m grateful you are on my side.
Client testimonial about Pierrette Tshibuyi - Immigration
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I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your support throughout the process.I am obviously delighted with the outcome and cannot thank you enough for your assistance.
Client testimonial about Irfan Ali - Immigration
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I'm sorry, apart from the obvious relief, that this will be the end of our association. You've given help and support which I've greatly valued. And I promise that if I get divorced again, I will give you first refusal.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Family
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I just wanted to say what a privilege & a pleasure it has been to work with you on some of our shared allocations, & thank you for all your support & advice, which has been much appreciated.
Client testimonial about Mike Bishop - Mental Health
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Even our strenuous efforts to avoid compromise couldn’t hide your excellence and I will have no hesitation recommending your services to anyone needing a Mediator.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Mediation
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My partner and I recently purchased our first home and as first time buyers didn't really have any idea about we were doing but Anne Austin and her team made this a very easy and quick process for us both.
She was always on hand to answer any questions we had, delivered speedy responses and was just all round fantastic and so efficient. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you!
Client testimonial about Anne Austin - Property
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Would just like to thank Brian Hegarty for his invaluable help and guidance he has given myself and my family over the last few months. Many Thanks
Client testimonial about Brian Hegarty - Crime
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Thank you so much for the good news. God send you to us to give a new life. We are very much grateful to you forever, thank you from core of heart. We wouldn’t be here without your support, you will be in our heart and in our prayers.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - Immigration
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I'd like to thank Mary and the rest of your team for the assistance and service provided. Thank you
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Family
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Quick note to say thank you so much for the way that you handled our meeting. You were honest and very open which I really appreciated.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Family Mediation
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You did an absolutely fantastic job, I feel like a new person.
Client testimonial about Hannah Mostoufi- Crime
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I am very remorseful of the position however have emerged with a result that I just could not have anticipated…many thanks for your assistance ...... I was really floundering before speaking with you.
Client testimonial about Janice Hall - Crime
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Please pass on my thanks to Mary Shaw for a very worthwhile meeting on Friday. It was so useful to have the process simplified giving me an idea for the various options which maybe available.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Family Mediation
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