Reuniting a Family: Securing Entry Clearance for a Child Despite Complex Care Our client was a mother living in the UK with leave to remain as the spouse of a British citizen. Her young daughter, from a previous relationship, had been living abroad with grandparents for several years while the mother worked to support her […]
The government recently set out their proposals for a new earned settlement model in a white paper which can be read here. The new model will increase the standard qualifying period for settlement from the current residency requirement of 5 years to ten years. However, applicants will be able to reduce this period based on […]
It is both disappointing and heartbreaking when an immigration application is refused. Lodging an appeal is a second chance at trying to obtain a positive decision but can be a long, drawn-out process which is costly and stressful. Initially, a bundle of supporting evidence needs to be prepared to send to the Home Office to […]
Proving your English Language ability is a key requirement in the majority of UK immigration visa applications, unless one of the following apply: You are a national of an English-majority speaking country; or Over the age of 65 or under the age of 18; or You are exempt due to medical reasons. It is important […]
Our client had lived in the UK for over two decades after initially arriving as a visitor. Over the years, he built a life—pursuing education, working, and establishing deep personal ties. When he became eligible to regularise his status under the private life route, he took steps to secure his future. The Challenge Despite meeting […]
Sydney Mitchell LLP has been recognised as the number one immigration law firm in Birmingham city centre based on independent client reviews published by ReviewSolicitors—a platform that aggregates verified feedback from real clients. The ranking highlights the firm’s Immigration Department as a standout performer in one of the UK’s most competitive legal markets, with consistently […]
Join us at Becketts Farm for an insightful session on the topic of Succession and Diversification for farming families. This event will be an invaluable opportunity to explore some of the most pressing issues facing farming families today. We will delve into the latest challenges and opportunities presented by Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property […]
One of the region’s most prestigious, glamorous events, organised and hosted by Birmingham law firm Sydney Mitchell, is aiming to raise thousands of pounds for local charities Marie Curie Solihull and Solihull Carer’s Trust. The Sydney Mitchell Charity Ball is on Friday 10 October 2025 at the Britannia Suite at the National Motorcycle Museum. Magic […]
Businesses employing illegal migrant workers face fines of up to £60,000 per illegal worker under UKVI’s intensified clampdown on large scale abuse of the UK’s immigration legal system, with reports of increased numbers of unannounced compliance visits by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) investigators. UKVI is growing increasingly tough on illegal working and clamping down […]
Understandably, people are becoming increasingly concerned about balancing their wishes to give their loved ones a ‘send-off’ that they deserve, and covering the costs of the funeral. In this article, Hannah Davis, solicitor in our Private Client team, explains who the responsibility of planning a funeral might fall to and the associated financial responsibilities.; Responsibility […]