Reeds Solicitors has an experienced team of immigration solicitors advising individuals, families and businesses in Oxford and across Oxfordshire. From our head office in Oxford, we provide clear, practical advice on work visas, family visas, indefinite leave to remain, British citizenship and business immigration.
Our solicitors understand the immigration issues faced by professionals, academics, researchers, employers and families across Oxford and the surrounding area.
Immigration applications require careful preparation. A mistake, missing document or misunderstanding of the rules can result in delay or refusal, affecting your career, family and ability to remain in the UK. We will give you an honest assessment of your position, explain your options and ensure your application is supported by the evidence required by the Home Office.
Contact Reeds Solicitors today on 01865 260230 or email [email protected] to speak with a specialist.
Our Immigration Services
Our immigration solicitors advise individuals, families and businesses across Oxford and Oxfordshire. We can assist with applications made from within the UK or overseas, as well as extensions and changes to your existing immigration status.
Work Visas
We advise professionals and skilled workers on the available routes for living and working in the UK. This includes Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, Global Talent, High Potential Individual and Minister of Religion visas.
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Family and Partner Visas
Our solicitors help spouses, partners, parents and children apply to join family members or continue living with them in the UK. We will advise on the eligibility requirements and help you prepare the necessary financial, accommodation and relationship evidence.
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Indefinite Leave to Remain
Indefinite leave to remain allows eligible applicants to live and work in the UK without time restrictions. We can assess whether you meet the relevant residence requirements and identify any issues before preparing your application.
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British Citizenship and Nationality
We advise on naturalisation, registration as a British citizen, nationality by descent and British passport applications. Nationality law can be complex, particularly where an application depends on family history or periods spent outside the UK.
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Global Business Mobility Visas
We assist overseas businesses transferring employees to the UK, establishing a UK operation or providing structured graduate training. Our solicitors advise both employers and individual applicants on the relevant visa route, sponsorship requirements and supporting evidence.
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Why Choose Reeds Immigration Solicitors in Oxford?
Immigration decisions can have a significant impact on your work, family and future. You need an honest assessment of your position, including any difficulties with your proposed application and the steps that may be available to address them.
Our Immigration department is led by Nicola Maynard, Partner, Solicitor and Head of Immigration. The team advises individuals, families and businesses on matters including visas, settlement, British citizenship, sponsor licences and complex immigration applications.
A common issue is not whether someone meets the Immigration Rules, but whether they have provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate that they meet them. Taking advice before applying allows our solicitors to identify missing information or potential problems before the application reaches the Home Office.
We will take the time to understand your circumstances, identify the immigration rules that apply and explain your options clearly. Where possible, we offer fixed fees agreed in advance, so you will know what our legal work will cost before we begin.
Our Oxford Office
Our Oxford office is on Ferry Hinksey Road, close to Oxford railway station.
Reeds Solicitors
18 Kings Meadow
Ferry Hinksey Road
Oxford
OX2 0DP
For immigration enquiries:
If you want to live in the UK with your spouse, partner, parent or child, you may need to meet specific immigration requirements. Depending on the visa, these can include requirements relating to your relationship, finances, accommodation and current immigration status.
Our family visa solicitors can explain which route may apply to you and what evidence you will need. We can also advise if your circumstances are more complicated, for example if you have previously had an application refused or there are human rights issues to consider.
Oxford attracts people from around the world to work at its universities, hospitals, research organisations, technology companies and other businesses. If you have been offered a job in the UK or are considering moving to Oxford (or any other part of the country) for work, we can advise you on your visa options.
This includes Skilled Worker visas, Health and Care Worker visas, Global Talent visas and other work-related routes. We can check whether you meet the requirements, explain what documents you need and advise on any conditions attached to your visa.
If you hope to stay in the UK permanently, we can also explain whether your immigration route could eventually lead to settlement.
Businesses that employ workers from overseas have important responsibilities under the immigration rules. Our business immigration solicitors advise employers applying for sponsor licences and businesses that already hold a licence.
We can help with:
- Sponsor licence applications
- Sponsoring overseas workers
- Right to work checks
- Sponsor duties and record keeping
- Home Office compliance visits
- Sponsor licence problems
Failing to follow the sponsor rules can put your licence at risk and may affect the employees you sponsor. If the Home Office has raised concerns about your sponsor licence or told you that it plans to carry out a compliance visit, we can advise you on what to do next.
Practitioner Insight from Nicola Maynard
“Getting a sponsor licence is only the first step. Employers also need to make sure they continue to follow the sponsor rules afterwards. Reviewing your processes regularly can help identify problems with record keeping or reporting before they become more serious.”
If you have lived in the UK for several years, you may now be thinking about making the UK your permanent home. Our immigration team advises on applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain, British citizenship and other nationality matters.
Whether you qualify will depend on your circumstances. This can include how long you have lived in the UK, your immigration route, time spent outside the country and your previous immigration history.
We can review your position, explain the requirements and help you prepare the evidence needed for your application.
Receiving a visa refusal can be worrying, but it does not always mean that there is nothing more you can do. Your options will depend on what you applied for and why the Home Office refused your application.
We can review the refusal and explain whether you may be able to appeal, ask for an administrative review or make a new application. Our team also deals with more complex cases involving asylum, human rights, deportation and removal.
There can be short deadlines for challenging some Home Office decisions, so it is important to seek advice quickly after receiving a refusal.
Frequently Asked Questions
You do not usually have to use a solicitor. However, a solicitor can check whether you meet the requirements, explain what evidence you need and help you deal with potential problems before you apply.
Yes. We can review the Home Office decision and explain your options. Depending on your case, you may be able to appeal, request an administrative review or make a new application.
Yes. We advise people who are moving to or already living in Oxford about work visas, family visas, settlement, citizenship and other immigration matters.
Yes. We advise businesses on sponsor licences, sponsoring workers, right to work checks and meeting their Home Office responsibilities.
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