What we do & our capabilities
Empowering tomorrow through value-driven advisory services
We advise across the spectrum of immigration & nationality programs to private clients, high-net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, investors, legal entities and businesses.
In providing our client’s immigration advice – we carry out detailed assessment, discuss on issues & risks and then deliver innovative and bespoke solutions to our clients, domestically and internationally.
Our lawyers understand how to coordinate and manage matters prior relocation to the UK or whilst being in the UK. We have deep-seated immigration expertise & understand the challenges that are faced by both individuals and legal entities – creating measured results.
Visiting the UK
UK remains an attractive location for those looking to visit, explore, invest or do business in the UK. There are a number of key visit visa programs to apply for.
Family programs
Family immigration program visas of those settled in the UK – can apply to bring their family members into the UK. This leads to indefinite to leave remain in the UK otherwise known as settled status.
High-net worth individuals and talents
Entrepreneurs and investors are part of the UK’s strategy to build on growth including job opportunities.
Enterprise Immigration
Whether you are a legal entity, organisations or a business, immigration programs are becoming complex and ICS Legal can advise on programs that can support your business in sustainability and growth.
EEA Laws & Brexit
The UK is still negotiating trade deals with the EU, and whilst the Withdrawal Agreement is being incorporated into domestic law – there has been challenges for both individuals and employers to ensure there are correct compliance with immigration policy laws.
Those looking to apply under the EUSS Settlement Scheme must do prior to its complete closure.
UK Residency & ILR
Once resided in the UK between 5 years to 20 years – in most instances you can apply for indefinite leave to remain, also referred to settled status.
UK Residency laws are different to immigration programs you hold and as law’s change across time – its important to understand at what point you can apply for permanent residency in the UK. It must be noted that not all immigration programs lead to indefinite leave to remain.
British Nationality
The British Empire at its peak – had ruled over 23% of the world population during the 19th and early 20th centuries and became a global power in its rule.
This comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom.
Various British Nationality laws were including into law and the British Nationality Laws govern 6 different types of British citizenship.
Challenging a decision made by the Home Office or a relevant competent body/agency
When an application is filed to a UK Government Agency, and the decision is taken to refuse that application – a legal right to challenge that decision is available.
The legal challenge is based on the application filed.
- Appeal a visa refusal.
- Challenge through an Administrative Review.
- Where there is no formal right to appeal, a legal challenge through formal legal submissions can be filed against a decision.
- Judicial review application is a legal remedy to challenge unlawful decisions.
Where you have been detained under the immigration powers or have been given an immigration bail – we are able to make legal challenges against those decisions.