LUPINS Immigration Success Stories
‘we are one of the best
immigration solicitors in the UK’
I consider Lupins as extended family
LUPINS Solicitors took my case even though I new my case was hopeless,they gave me confidence in a time of my life when I have no where else to turn to. Took a case that know other law firm will touch and got the home office to listen. Not only did they get them to listen we got result based on compassionate grounds and today I consider Lupin Solicitors as an extended family because they treated me like one when I was in need.
EEA Residence granted after fresh application
When Mr Murati first came to see us he was in a desperate situation requiring a new kidney. His application for a residence card had been refused after his wife had temporarily stopped working so there was a risk he would not be on the NHS donor list.
Application for a Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa
Mr Lai instructed us to prepare his application for a Tier 1(Entrepreneur) visa. We also assisted in preparing the business plan. The application was successful and was turned around very quickly resulting in increased investment opportunities between the UK and China.
Marriage Visa Success
Mrs M’s Husband was refused a marriage visa. We appealed putting in very detailed grounds for appeal arguing that the Visa should have been granted. The UK Visas and Immigration backed down and withdrew their decision granting Mr M a visa without the need for an appeal hearing.
Entrepreneur Visa for Investment in a Fashion Business in the UK
Ms H instructed us to prepare her Entrepreneur Visa so that she could invest £200,000 in a fashion business to be established in the UK. With refusal rates on these applications standing at over 70% we were delighted to secure a successful outcome.
Emergency Entry to UK Negotiated
Ms J was refused entry to the UK on her arrival at Heathrow Airport. There was confusion over whether she was in the UK for an internship.
UK Permanent Residency for Overseas Parents Achieved
Mr R’s parents after regularly visiting their sons over the years applied to live in the UK permanently.
Representative of an Overseas Business – Expanding Business to the UK
Mr Shah originally approached us with the goal of ultimately settling in the UK with his wife and children.
EEA Residence Card Success
Mr R a former client came back to us for more help when he wished to apply for a Residence Card.
Another Successful Tier 1 Investor Application
Mr N called us just a few days before his interview for a Tier 1 Investor interview.
Permanent Residence following Relationship Breakdown Secured
Ms T’s marriage to an EEA national had broken down and she was at risk of losing her Job and potentially her career in the Finance Industry.
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa – Successful Application to Arts Council
Mr M, a Syrian national initially instructed us to assist with his Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa.
UK Visa for High-Net-Worth Individual
We advised Mr S, a Trust Administrator on the best way for him to apply for a UK Visa, and the financial information he would need to ensure the application’s success.
Indefinite Leave to Remain on the basis of UK Ancestry
Mr B instructed us to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain on the basis of UK Ancestry.
Human Rights Application Success
Mr M a national of Belize had no basis of staying in the UK other than on asylum and human rights grounds.
LUPINS win key test case against the Home Office in the Supreme Court
On the 23rd March the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom handed down a long anticipated decision questioning the legality of government secret policies on Detention.
Student Visa Extension Success
Mr RE applied for an extension to his Tier 4 Student Visa. After the application was refused and facing the prospect of failing to qualify as an accountant he instructed us to prepare and represent him in his appeal.
Leave Extended Following Marriage
Mr F had been granted limited leave to enter the United Kingdom as a Tier 4 Student.
Human Rights Application – 3 years waiting for a decision from the Home Office
"My life was really difficult to cope with from 2011. My solicitor made an immigration application to the Home Office in 2011 but they did not reply for years."
Complex asylum case – Refusal overturned on appeal
Mr Hedayat came to Lupins Immigration Solicitors in London with a very complicated asylum matter which he had been struggling with for a long time.
Client released from detention
Mr Allata had been detained after making his application for asylum. We were able to challenge the decision to detain him and secured his release.
Indefinite leave – settlement granted
We submitted an application for Mr P to settle in the UK as he had completed 5 years continuous leave having been recognized as a refugee.
Personal Immigration – Long Residence and Human Rights
Mr Mukasa made various applications and extensions of his visa to remain in the United Kingdom.
Sudent who overstayed granted leave following successful Human Rights application
We were approached by this client as he had overstayed his student visa for almost 2 years. He had in fact married in the time he was in the United Kingdom
Private Immigration – Applied for Travel Document Following Grant of Refugee Status
Ms Payvandeh-Zadeh approached Lupins as she wanted to be issued with her travel document after having undergone a rigorous battle with her immigration history.
Private Application to Settle in the United Kingdom as 5 years Refugee Leave was Expiring
Chris Nsubuga’s 5 years leave as a refugee in the United Kingdom was expiring 1 month before he approached Lupins Immigration
Private Application for Extension of Tier 4 Student Visa
Mr Bhuyan approached Lupins as the college he was enrolled with was suspended and he was issued with a curtailment letter requesting that he leaves the country.
Status Regularised and ILR Obtained Long residence
Mr E came to the UK as a baby on his mother’s passport. Subsequently she acquired British Citizenship, as did Mr E’s younger siblings.
Family Seperation Prevented
We acted for a young man facing permanent separation from his adopted family. We appealed on Human Rights grounds and also assisted in making a successful Tier 4 Student application.
Settlement following Marriage Visa Success
Two years ago we assisted Mr and Mrs M with their marriage visa application. When Mr A recently became eligible to apply for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) we were instructed and prepared the application with a successful outcome.
Dismissed by the Upper Tribunal
Mr E sought our help, after his appeal, had been dismissed by the Upper Tribunal.
Visa Overstay & Family Issues
Mrs O came to us in a distressed state. She had over-stayed her visit visa a number of years ago and had become estranged from her husband.
Overstayer and Asylum Application
Mrs N is a Ugandan national. She arrived in the UK in 2009, however she did not apply for asylum until after her brother was killed abroad in 2010. During this time her application to extend her student visa was being considered by the Home Office.
Unfair Consideration Under The Detained Fast Track Process
We recently represented an Appellant at the First Tier Tribunal and successfully argued that the home office decision to refuse his asylum claim was not in accordance with the law as it was made on the basis of a substantive asylum interview conducted under the Detained Fast Track Process. We replied on Detention Action v SSHD [2014] EWHC 2245.
Detained Due To Lack Of Immigration Status
Mr M is a Bangladeshi national who arrived in the UK on 6 February 2010 in order to study in this country. During the course of his studies he decided to submit his own application for an Entrepreneur Visa as he wanted to start his own business in the UK. Unfortunately, this application was refused and his appeal dismissed.
Detained Client Claiming Asylum under the Detained Fast Track Process
The Client was represented by LUPINS for his asylum and human rights application whilst in Immigration detention at Harmondsworth Immigration removal Centre.
Case Not Suitable For Fast Track
LUPINS were instructed by Mr G and his wife, both from Egypt, whilst both were detained at Yarls Wood IRC. They made an application for asylum on the grounds of their religion.
Sri Lankan National With EEA Partner But Limited Leave To Remain
LUPINS assisted a Sri Lankan national holder of limited leave to remain, which was due to expire within a month.
Immigration application as an elderly dependant
The Client approached LUPINS in making an application for her mother to join her from Nigeria as her elderly adult dependant. The client’s mother was age over 65 and in a Wheel chair.
Long Residency Appeal Success
Mrs. A, a Nigerian national who entered the UK in 1998, had submitted an application for long residency based on the 14 years Rule in 2012.
Application for Settlement granted within 3 months
I am very happy with the services I received at LUPINS. They have always helped me since I first arrived in the UK.
Application for Indefinite Leave to Remain – concerns regarding a ‘caution’
Mr O instructed us to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain on the basis of spouse of a British Citizen and had concerns regarding a 'caution'.
Marriage visa combining sources of income
Mrs M tried to join her husband a British national in the UK. They prepared their initial visa application themselves.
Family Visitor Visas Previously Refused – Now Granted Following Fresh Application
The Client approached our firm for assistance when his parents in Iraq, were refused their visitor visa.
Client In Prison Facing Deportation – Granted Leave to Remain in UK
Ms B was facing deportation. Her asylum and human rights claim was refused and certified with no right of appeal. We challenged this decision by Judicial Review and then appealed the decision to deport.
Complicated Tier 4 Case
We submitted an application for further leave to remain as a Tier 4 (General) student.
Travel Document
The Client wanted to be issued with her travel documents after having undergone a rigorous immigration history and was granted refugee status in the United Kingdom.
Refusal of a Fresh Claim and Facing Removal
We took instructions from Ms N in 2007 as her further representations had been refused and she had pending removal directions to Uganda.
Unfair Consideration Under The Detained Fast Track Process
We recently represented an Appellant at the First Tier Tribunal and successfully argued that the home office decision to refuse his asylum claim was not in accordance with the law as it was made on the basis of a substantive asylum interview conducted under the Detained Fast Track Process.
Some call us persuasive, we call ourselves commanding.
Others call us dependable, we call ourselves LUPINS.
LUPINS support you all the way:
Communicating in clear language and making sure that you know where you stand
Ensure that you are applying for the right immigration process
Ensure that you have the documentation that proves you qualify for your chosen immigration process
Advise and assist you in completing and submitting the application forms
Make detailed representations in support of your application, setting out clearly why the application should succeed, highlighting the documentation we are submitting and how this proves you satisfy the legal provisions
Put simply, our immigration solicitors will hold your hands throughout the process,
liaising with all relevant government bodies, including UK Visas and Immigration,
British Consulate, overseas agents and where necessary the courts.