Need Help Appealing Against a Decision?
Our team of highly experienced immigration solicitors and qualified staff at Salam Immigration prepare and present Immigration Appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) against decisions made by the Home Office. We also handle appeals to the Upper Tribunal, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court against decisions of lower courts in immigration cases.
Our comprehensive UK Immigration Appeals service includes:
- Expert advice on the requirements of the Immigration Appeals Rules, Home Office policy, and relevant case law.
- Drafting of notices of appeal, grounds of appeal, applications for permission to appeal, and legal submissions by experienced immigration solicitors.
- Assistance in drafting comprehensive witness statements for appellants and witnesses in Immigration Appeals proceedings.
- Expert advice on required and recommended supporting documentary evidence for an appeal.
- Checking and ensuring that all supporting documents comply with the strict requirements of the Immigration Rules.
- Representation by specialist immigration solicitors at appeal hearings throughout the UK.
- Immigration Appeals that are technically correct and professionally presented.
Contact Salam Immigration today and let our experts guide you.
Has Your UK Visa Been Refused? Here’s What You Can Do
If your UK visa application has been refused, you may have the right to appeal the decision or submit a fresh application with stronger supporting evidence. The Immigration Appeals process can be complex, requiring expert legal representation to maximise your chances of success. At Salam Immigration, our specialist UK immigration solicitors provide expert guidance and representation for individuals whose applications have been unfairly refused by the Home Office.
Who Can Appeal Against an Immigration Appeals Decision?
You may be eligible to appeal if your application for any of the following has been refused:
- Entry clearance (e.g., visit, work, student, or family visa)
- Further leave to remain
- Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain - ILR)
- Spouse/marriage visa
- Child or dependant visa
- Human rights or asylum claim
How We Can Help with Your Immigration Appeals
Our team will assist you by:
- Evaluating your case and advising on the merits of your appeal.
- Drafting strong grounds of appeal to support your case.
- Preparing comprehensive appeal documents, including all necessary evidence.
- Providing expert representation at tribunal hearings to advocate on your behalf.
- Applying for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal if needed.
- Representing you in higher courts, including the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.
Contact Salam Immigration Today
For expert advice and assistance with your Immigration Appeals, contact us at Salam Immigration. We offer face-to-face appointments at our offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Chester, or via phone consultations.
London: 0203 771 8366
Manchester: 0161 839 7396
Birmingham: 0121 702 2688
Chester: 01244 344 577
If you need detailed information about various UK business Immigration Appeals routes, Salam Immigration can help.
Business Immigration Routes to the UK
UK business immigration visas are classified into two broad categories. The first category pertains to the documentation and approvals required by UK-based employers to hire overseas staff. This includes suitable visa options for foreign workers and global business mobility routes, such as intra-company transfer routes, where multinational companies transfer staff to their UK branches or subsidiaries for fixed periods or to establish and manage business operations in the UK.
The second category addresses the business and Immigration Appeals requirements for foreign entrepreneurs and company owners who wish to set up and manage businesses in the UK. This involves getting business plans endorsed by UK-designated bodies, acquiring existing businesses in the country, and migrating to the UK to work for one’s own company. Business immigration solicitors can provide essential legal and professional support throughout your journey to expand your business footprint in the UK.
Hire Skilled Foreign Nationals for Your UK Company
Several work visa options in the UK enable employers to hire international workers (often through a points-based system) to fill positions requiring skills that cannot be met by British citizens or EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
A Skilled Worker Visa allows overseas talent to work for your company in the UK. The job must be on the eligible occupations list and meet the minimum salary threshold for that occupation.
Similarly, the Health and Care Worker Visa is for qualified foreign doctors, nurses, and other health and care professionals who must be sponsored by a licenced employer in the sector. They must work in roles listed as eligible occupations and meet specified salary levels.
Another option is the Scale-up Visa, available if your UK branch or subsidiary meets the criteria and holds a suitable sponsor licence. Unlike the Skilled Worker Visa, Scale-up Visa holders can change jobs or employers after six months without needing Home Office permission, offering greater flexibility for both employers and employees.
The Skilled Worker Visa and Health and Care Worker Visa are valid for up to five years and can be extended. The Scale-up Worker Visa is initially valid for two years and can be extended by three years multiple times, as long as eligibility requirements are met. All these visas provide a settlement route, allowing visa holders to apply for permanent settlement in the UK after five years of residence and work if they are otherwise eligible.
Contact our UK Immigration Solicitors for expert guidance on UK business immigration.
Hiring Temporary Workers for UK Companies
UK businesses can hire temporary workers from overseas for short-term assignments. To do so, your company will need a Temporary Worker licence to sponsor these workers, including volunteers and those on job-shadowing assignments.
There are six Temporary Work visas available:
- Seasonal Worker Visa
- Government Authorised Exchange Visa
- Creative Worker Visa
- Religious Worker Visa
- Charity Worker Visa
- International Agreement Visa
Self-Sponsored Skilled Worker Visa
While the UK does not offer a specific self-employment visa, foreign business owners can use the Skilled Worker Visa route to work for their own UK company. The business must be genuine and viable, and hold a Worker sponsor licence. Legal advice is recommended for those considering self-sponsorship, and it is important that a family member does not issue the Certificate of Sponsorship.
Move Your Overseas Employees to Your UK Operations
Overseas businesses with a UK presence can use global business mobility routes to transfer staff for specific work assignments. These routes include:
- Senior or Specialist Worker Visa: For senior managers or specialists assigned to UK branches or subsidiaries.
- Graduate Trainee Visa: For those on graduate training programmes requiring UK placements.
- UK Expansion Worker Visa: For senior managers or specialists working on business expansion in the UK.
- Service Supplier Visa: For staff providing services under international trade agreements.
- Secondment Worker Visa: For staff seconded to the UK under high-value contracts or investments.
Unsure which visa category suits your needs? Speak to our Immigration Appeals Experts.
Set Up a Business in the UK
The Innovator Founder Visa is for entrepreneurs with unique business ideas looking to set up innovative businesses in the UK. To qualify, you must:
- Have a business idea different from anything in the market with growth potential.
- Obtain endorsement from an approved or legacy endorsing body.
- Meet other eligibility criteria, including being over 18, meeting English language requirements, and having sufficient funds to support yourself and your family.
The Innovator Founder Visa is valid for three years and renewable, with eligibility for settlement in the UK after three years.
Migrate to Work in the UK Without a Job Offer
Certain UK visas allow foreign nationals to work in the UK without a job offer, including:
- Global Talent Visa: For leaders or potential leaders in academia, research, arts, or digital technology, endorsed by a recognised UK body or award.
- High Potential Individual Visa: For those with qualifications from eligible universities in the last five years, allowing a stay of up to two or three years.
Salam Immigration’s UK Immigration Solicitors can help you set up and run your company in the UK or work as a self-employed professional.
Visit the UK for Business Purposes (Short-Term)
Foreign nationals can apply for a Standard Visitor Visa for business activities, such as:
- Attending meetings or negotiations.
- Training, interviews, conferences, seminars, or trade fairs.
- Signing contracts or inspecting supplier sites.
- Delivering corporate training or lectures.
- Providing certain technical or IT services under service contracts.
The Standard Visitor Visa for business allows stays of up to six months, with options for long-term visas valid for two, five, or ten years, though no visit can exceed six months.
Sponsor Licence UK: Eligibility, Requirements, and Compliance
Licenced UK companies can issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to eligible foreign nationals for various work visas, including:
- Skilled Worker Visa
- Global Business Mobility Visa
- Health and Care Worker Visa
- Temporary Worker Visa
To apply for a sponsor licence, UK businesses must:
- Have systems to monitor sponsored workers.
- Have no unspent convictions for immigration or financial crimes.
- Have suitable HR systems, policies, and processes to meet sponsor duties.
- Prove the job offer is genuine, meets minimum salary requirements, and complies with regulations.
UK Visas and Immigration Appeals may visit business premises during the application review process.
Sponsor Licence Duties
UK businesses with a sponsor licence must meet specific responsibilities to maintain their licence, as specified by the Home Office.
Contact Salam Immigration for expert UK Immigration Solicitors guidance on UK sponsor licences and business immigration.
Immigration Appeals Compliance Audit
If the Home Office suspects your HR systems are inadequate to meet sponsor duties, your sponsor licence application may be refused, or your existing licence may be revoked. To prevent this, conduct periodic internal audits of your HR systems to identify potential issues and compliance breaches. Address any issues found before applying for a sponsor licence. Even after obtaining a sponsor licence, regularly check practices and procedures at your offices where sponsored employees work to ensure full compliance with Home Office standards.
Challenging Refusals in Business Immigration
If the Home Office refuses your UK business immigration visa application, you will receive a refusal letter explaining the reasons and whether you are eligible for an administrative review. Not all UK work and business visa decisions can be challenged this way; it is available only for eligible work or business visas. Administrative reviews are generally possible for visas such as:
- Skilled Worker
- Scale-up Worker
- High Potential Individual
- International Sportsperson
- Seasonal Worker
- Religious Worker
- Charity Worker
- Creative Worker
- International Agreement Worker
- Government Authorised Exchange Worker
- Innovator Founder
- Global Talent
- Global mobility routes
Administrative Review
If you believe the Home Office’s refusal is based on erroneous grounds containing case working errors as defined in the UK immigration rules, you can request an administrative review. The refusal letter will confirm if your case qualifies for this review. Apply online within 28 days if applying from outside the UK or 14 days if applying from within the UK, paying an £80 fee. The Home Office will review and rectify the decision if a relevant error is found. If the original refusal is upheld, you cannot request a second review unless new reasons for refusal are found. Seeking professional legal support is recommended for administrative reviews. If unsuccessful, your business UK Immigration Solicitors can help you seek a judicial review.
Judicial Review
A judicial review may be your last resort if the administrative review fails and other options are exhausted. It involves court proceedings where a judge reviews the lawfulness of the Home Office’s decision. The judge will focus on the decision-making process, not the decision’s correctness. They will assess the legality, procedural fairness, and reasonableness of the decision. An expert UK business immigration lawyer can guide you through this complex and potentially costly process.
We offer various legal and professional services tailored to your business immigration needs.
Is It Expensive to Hire a UK Immigration Solicitor?
The cost of engaging business immigration law firms varies based on service needs, situation complexity, and service extent. For example, fees will be higher for a multinational corporation moving multiple employees to the UK compared to a start-up founder hiring one key international staff member. Likewise, end-to-end support for an Innovator Founder visa, including business plan assistance, endorsement guidance, and visa application help, will cost more than help with just the visa application.
Hiring an experienced, reputable UK Immigration Solicitors is crucial for navigating visa/licence/permit applications or representing your company in tribunals if challenged. Professional legal advice can significantly increase your chances of a favourable decision, especially in complex situations.
Our International Business Immigration Attorneys Can Help
At Salam Immigration, our UK Immigration Solicitors have the expertise and experience to assist with your business immigration requirements, regardless of complexity. We have helped numerous companies and organisations with their business immigration challenges.
We ensure compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, allowing your business to operate legally in the UK. As your UK Immigration Solicitors, we help your company meet UK compliance requirements, freeing you to focus on strategic and operational aspects. We also handle Immigration Appeals requirements, such as spouse visa applications.
Salam Immigration supports you every step of the way, from deciding the most suitable visa/permit option for your foreign worker to advising on required licences and documentation, and completing workers’ visa/permit applications.
Choose from our packages or request customised services for your immigration situation:
- The Advice Package: Comprehensive immigration advice tailored to your needs.
- The Application Package: Legal advice and assistance in completing your visa application.
- The Fast-Track Package: Premium service for tight deadlines.
- The Appeal Package: Preparation of appeal cases and full legal representation at hearings/tribunals.
Contact us on 0161 839 7396 to speak to our specialist UK Immigration Solicitors.
Impact of Business Immigration on International Trade and Economic Growth
The global movement of talent increases trade between home and host countries by raising demand for goods and establishing business relationships. It helps reduce informal trade and economic barriers due to cultural, linguistic, or institutional differences. Immigrants address skills and labour shortages in domestic markets, bringing innovative ideas and fresh perspectives to businesses, leading to new market opportunities. They also contribute to home country economic growth through foreign remittances and global economic and trade connections.
Business Visa Minimum Investment Requirement
No minimum investment amount is specified for a UK business visa. For a Standard Visitor visa for business purposes, evidence of sufficient financial means to cover expenses during your stay in the UK is required. For an Innovator Founder visa, you must satisfy the endorsing body that you have initial funds to set up and run your company in the UK and prove the origin of such funds.
Our UK Immigration Solicitors offer immigration advice sessions as face-to-face appointments at all our UK offices or via phone consultations.
Table of Contents
- Need Help Appealing Against Decision
- Has Your Uk Visa Been Refused?
- Who Can Appeal Against Immigration Appeal
- Get Help From Salam Immigration
- Business Immigration Routes to UK
- Hiring Temporary Worker for UK Companies
- Move Your Overseas Employees to Your Uk Operations
- Setup a Business in the UK
- Sponsor Licence UK: Eligibility, Requirements, and Compliance
- Immigration Appeal Compliance Audit
- Administrative Review
- How Our International Business Immigration Attorneys Can Help
- Application Processs for Spouse Visa
- Spouse Visa Appeal Process
- Renewing or Entending a Spouse Visa
- How Can Salam Immigration Help?
