Melissa Vangeen is a Senior Immigration Solicitor in the Immigration Department, based remotely and assisting clients across the UK and internationally. Melissa specialises in all aspects of UK immigration law, acting for both private individuals and businesses on a wide range of immigration matters.
Melissa’s work includes advising on Global Talent visas, Skilled Worker visas, Sponsor Licence applications, family and partner visas, student visas, visitor visas, settlement and British citizenship applications . She also advises employers on corporate immigration compliance, right to work obligations and sponsorship requirements.
Melissa works with a diverse client base ranging from high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, academics, researchers, artists and performers to UK businesses seeking to recruit overseas talent. She is particularly known for her expertise in Global Talent applications and provides strategic, commercially focused immigration advice tailored to each client’s circumstances.
Melissa has over 25 years’ experience in immigration law and has held senior positions including Head of Immigration at leading London law firms. Throughout her career, she has advised both corporate and private clients on a full range of UK immigration matters, including business immigration, sponsorship compliance, family migration, nationality applications and complex immigration cases.
Melissa has also delivered training and seminars on immigration law and has provided bespoke immigration workshops to employers and senior management teams.
Melissa combines extensive technical knowledge with a practical and approachable manner. She is known for providing clear, strategic advice and for guiding clients through complex immigration processes with confidence and sensitivity.
With her strong communication skills and client-focused approach, Melissa builds lasting relationships with clients and is committed to delivering exceptional levels of client care. She is highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, ensuring that every application is prepared thoroughly and to the highest possible standard.
Melissa is particularly skilled at identifying creative solutions to complex immigration issues and presenting persuasive applications on behalf of her clients.