“Fahad Bhai, I’m still here” the voice whispered over the phone. “AHMED!!!? What do you mean you’re still here? You should be on the plane!” I responded barely believing what I was hearing. “It left without me”, he explained …
Tag: Immigration
How Lengthy Home Office Delays Led to a Kenyan Doctor and her Daughter Having to Sleep on the Streets of Britain
Without evidence of her right to live in the UK, she began to experience numerous difficulties. It was not long before Aisha’s limited life’s savings ran out and she was no longer able to pay her rent..
I Confess: I Help Them To Stay in Britain
I am the type of person the Daily Mail has warned you about; the self-righteous protector of all things foreign at the expense of the indigenous British people, the one selling all local jobs to less experienced and under-qualified foreign workers, and opening the gates of the UK to the vilest and most despicable of creatures guilty of the most heinous of crimes. Yes, I am an immigration lawyer.
No Passport, No Room: How to Avoid Being Turned Away From a Hotel in Britain
I looked up at the clock. It was almost midnight. I was conscious that my three kids were asleep in the car outside, it was freezing cold and there was not a hope in hell of finding another hotel at this time of the night. A moment earlier, the receptionist had asked me about my nationality. I had told her I was Irish …
7 Ways to Prevent Your UK Marriage Visa Being Refused
Applying for a visa to join your partner in the UK can be a difficult process. It is essential that it is done properly to avoid wasting thousands of pounds and months of separation from your loved one. Follow these 7 steps today to avoid visa rejection tomorrow.
Diary of an Immigration Lawyer 