Our immigration team


Our team appreciates that immigration law is constantly changing therefore making it challenging to navigate. We provide legal support and advice on a range of personal applications including Indefinite Leave to Remain, British Citizenship, spouse visas and asylum claims.

Our team assists many EEA nationals in their applications for both settled status and naturalisation, and has particular expertise in dealing with complex cases, for instance where individuals may not have detailed evidence of their immigration history, where their personal situation may complicate the application or where there have been previous negative decisions.

 

Areas in which we can support you

Family visas

We are able to support you with a range of family visa applications such as

  • Partner/spouse visas
  • Fiancé visas
  • Dependent visas
  • Relative visas
  • Private life applications

Settlement

We have assisted a number of individuals who wish to settle in the UK, including;

  • British citizenship
  • Indefinite Leave to Remain
  • Settled or pre-settled under the EU Settlement Scheme

Other areas which we can help

  • Investor, Business Development and Talent visas
  • Asylum claims
  • Leave to Remain
  • Switching visa categories

Case Studies

Our team advised a foreign national who was in the UK on a Temporary Worker visa and wished to remain with his partner in the UK. An application was submitted on his behalf for an unmarried same sex partner visa, which involved collating extensive supporting documentation evidencing their relationship and proving that they had lived together for the required period. The application was challenging as the client had left the UK following the expiry of his Tier 2 (now Skilled Worker) visa and to apply for his Tier 5 (now Temporary Worker) visa in order to return to the UK. Following the preparation of extensive representations, the visa was granted and he was able to remain in the UK with his partner and continue their relationship.

As a result of Brexit, many EU nationals who have been in the UK for many years now wish to naturalise as British citizens. We have assisted a large number of EU nationals with this process. Assistance has included advising on the requirements of citizenship, collating and ordering large quantities of supporting documentation, completing the application form and making representations to the Home Office. We have particular expertise in providing advice to EU nationals who may not meet all the requirements of citizenship, such as exceeding the amount of absences allowed under the immigration rules. 100% of personal applications have been successful.

What our clients say

"Julie knows what she is talking about. She is very good with clients and very direct. She provides really tangible advice."

What our clients say

"I have found the team most helpful and speedy in answering any query. A recent webinar was extremely helpful for me and showed very good team work."

Legal 500, 2021

What our clients say

"From my experience, I can say that Stone King LLP is a very serious firm, always acting in a very professional manner. They are always very helpful; if they cannot help with an issue they are honest and advise to get help from another competent firm. As they have different expertise they are able to deliver advice in a personal way."

Legal 500, 2021

What our clients say

"As far as my experience goes, the team at Stone King LLP works together giving a sense of trust to the client who comes to know that the team is capable of answering the needs the client may have."

Legal 500, 2021

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