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How to Win an Immigration Appeal
The United Kingdom (UK) is known for its strict immigration rules. Besides, the country has one of the most complex immigration rules, which explains why most UK visa applications get denied. Nevertheless, with a Right of Appeal, you can have the decision overturned....
How Can an Illegal Immigrant Become Legal in the UK?
If you are now living as an illegal immigrant in the UK then you may be feeling a bit anxious. Living illegally has many challenges and you may be afraid to ask how you can stay legally. Discussing your status with the wrong people can make things worse for you. The...
How long can asylum seekers stay in the UK?
Fleeing the country of your birth to seek sanctuary in another country is something many of us can’t even comprehend. And yet many people deal with this reality on a daily basis. Across the world every day, people are fleeing from war torn nations to seek asylum...
What happens if asylum is denied in the UK
Being denied asylum in the UK can be a stressful and traumatic time but there is help available. If your application for asylum has been rejected, it’s important to access legal advice as swiftly as possible. While there’s a good chance you’ll be able to appeal the...
What is an Immigration Solicitor ?
An immigration solicitor provides legal services relating to immigration in the UK to anyone who needs it, immigrant or otherwise. They will assess each individual case regarding eligibility and requirements in order to find the best legal solution. An immigration...
TOEIC Appeal Allowed
SMA Solicitors are pleased to share the news that a TOEIC appeal heard on 15 January 2020 has been allowed by the First-Tier Tribunal. The appeal involved a common allegation that our client had engaged in deception by using a proxy test taker to sit an English...
Deportation reconsideration at the Pre-action Stage
A second success for our client. This case has a long history. His appeal was dismissed many years ago by the First-Tier Tribunal who found that his deportation under the Immigration Rules was lawful; at this stage, he was not our client. We drafted a fresh claim with...
Permission to bring Judicial Review Proceedings…
Permission to bring judicial review proceedings granted in a paragraph 353 fresh claim judicial review The Upper Tribunal has granted permission to bring judicial review proceedings following an application on the papers for our Afghan client who had received threats...
Afghan Asylum Appeal Allowed
SMA are delighted to announce that our client’s asylum appeal has been allowed by the First-Tier Tribunal and the Secretary of State has not sought permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal. The Appellant, Mr Y (not his real initial) was represented in the First-Tier...