Immigration solicitors will inform you that many people often move to different areas of the globe with the intention of residing in a foreign nation in search of more suitable working opportunities, advancement of education, and for permanent residence. Although, settling in a foreign country requires long and legal formalities before going ahead with it, especially with the constant modifications to immigration law which makes it by all means a complex procedure.
An immigration lawyer can aid human beings with the process to immigrate to a foreign country. They will explain the rules and steps of the relevant laws that would apply, and the solicitor will usually aid the person from the first stages of the legal procedure till the end of the immigration process which is settlement in the foreign country. The solicitor should also inform his customer of any entitlements and requirements that would apply under the immigration rules.
Many immigration lawyers have a wealth of experience in immigration law, and some have dealt with very crucial and complex matters especially with settlement of persons in foreign countries. They usually assist with the filling in the correct application form for the client, getting the relevant and correct paperwork and any other essential documents that are needed to make the whole immigration process smoother.
Immigration lawyers give a wide variety of services which include work permits, travel visas, family visa applications, student visas, settlement rights, indefinite leave to remain, marriage applications, asylum applications, and human rights applications. Extra services offered could extend to refugee appeals, naturalisation, and any appeals on benevolent grounds. If the case at hand goes to court, the solicitor will represent the customer in the tribunal.
In England immigration lawyers are controlled by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) The SRA is the governing body of the law society in England and Wales and they monitor solicitors and lawyer practices. The SRA sets out the Solicitors Code of Conduct for practicing firms. Examples include acting in the client's most fitting interest, acting with honesty, upholding the rule of law and the proper administration of lawfulness, providing a reliable service to clients, etc. The SRA also deal with complaints and regulatory proceedings regarding the conduct and behaviour of solicitors.
The fee for an immigration solicitor will differ generally according to the law business, the significance of the immigration matter at hand, and if the solicitor offers legal aid. There are other organizations that aid people with their immigration enquiries such as law centres, that usually do a financial means involved calculation and based on that, the customer could be entitled to legal aid.
In conclusion, immigration lawyers will usually support the client during the extensive and difficult process of immigration and also make clear to the customer what the process includes.
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