Immigration

We are particularly proud of our high referral rate by satisfied clients with many choosing to use our legal services in other areas. If you wish to discuss immigration matters further, please submit an enquiry on the contact page and one of our staff will contact you.

Immigration Law

We are expert Immigration Solicitors based in Swindon and can advise and represent your complex immigration matter at every stage from Home Office, First tier immigration tribunals, Upper tribunal, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Points Based System

Stella Maris Solicitors LLP has extensive experience in advising both private individuals and employers with regards to immigration matters. We are able to offer a full immigration service for both corporate and individual clients, covering the full range of applications to enter or remain in the UK. This includes visas and all applications under the Points Based System.

Tier 1 Point Based System
  • Prospective Entrepreneur
  • Entrepreneur
  • Investor
  • Exceptional Talent
  • Business and share acquisitions
Tier 2 Point Based System
This tier is for the sponsored skilled workers, organisations with sponsorship licence can contact us for an application, which is done professionally to generate the best possible result.
Tier 4 Point Based System
Colleges and universities looking to put a student application forward on behalf of individuals in need of it can contact us for advice and help. We are always confident about delivering exceptionally satisfactory results.
Tier 5
You can apply for a Tier 5 Temporary Worker - Government Authorised Exchange visa if you:
  • Want to come to the UK for a short time for work experience or to do training, an Overseas Government Language Programme, research or a fellowship through an approved government authorised exchange scheme.
  • Have a sponsor
  • Are from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland
  • Meet the other eligibility requirements (certificate of sponsorship reference number from your UK sponsor and £945 in savings - this is to prove you can support yourself )
Visiting the UK
  • General Visitors
  • Business Visitors
  • Entertainers and Sports person
  • Visitor Visas for Chinese Nationals
  • Child Visitor
  • Visits for Private Medical treatment
  • Marriage or Civil Partnership Visitor
  • Parent of a Child at School
  • Student Visitors
  • Prospective Students
  • Visitors in Transit
  • Travel Document Applications
  • Preparing Sponsorship for Visitors
Preparing Sponsorship for Spouses, Fiancees, Parents, Elderly Dependents, Children, Students, Workers or any other individuals wishing to visit or settle in the UK

General Immigration Matters

We advise our clients at all stages of the immigration process by preparing and submitting all applications to the Home Office and collating materials in support of applications. We will also obtain regular updates on application stage from the authorities, and if there should be a need for an appeal, our team are always available to help out in that direction.

FAQ - Immigration

  • Outside the Rules Applications
  • Family Reunions
  • EEA Association Agreement Applications
  • EU nationals and family members
  • Married and Unmarried Partner Concession Application and Appeals
  • Marriage/Dependent Application
  • Applications for extension of leave to remain in UK
  • Indefinite Leave to Remain / British Naturalisation (settlement)
  • Applying for British Passport