Our authorisation from the British OISC makes us a firm that commands our clients' confidence and trust. The immigration lawyers at 1st Citizen are experts in filing and litigating immigration and human rights applications and appeals. We have mastered the art of devising winning case strategies with innovative thinking and meticulous attention to detail.
We initiate every matter by proactively mapping out case contingencies, performing in-depth legal analysis, and anticipating the counter arguments. Our lawyers ensure they're prepared for every challenge, regardless of the scope - taking advantage of every tool available; both outside and inside the court room.
We initiate every matter by proactively mapping out case contingencies, performing in-depth legal analysis, and anticipating the counter arguments. Our lawyers ensure they're prepared for every challenge, regardless of the scope - taking advantage of every tool available; both outside and inside the court room.
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It always pays to get specialist immigration advice before submitting a case to the Home Office as a good number of applicants are refused just because they don't understand the complexities of the ever-changing immigration law or fail to meet the strict evidential requirements. Once refused, prospects of success in future applications are also doomed as immigration record is tarnished.
Looking for reputable immigration solicitors in London? Look no further. Book a consultation with our specialist immigration lawyers at our offices in central London, in prestigious Marylebone. You can easily get to our offices using Oxford Circus, and Bond Street, London Underground Tube service. You may also book a telephone or email consultation for a reduced fee if you want urgent immigration advice and cannot visit our offices.
If you are in our around the Midlands, you can see our specialist immigration lawyers at our Birmingham Offices - strategically located in the city centre - just a stone's throw away from the iconic Grand Central, Victoria Square and the Mailbox building. With us you get top of the line expert immigration advice and representation services - at affordable fixed fees - something which general solicitors may not provide.
Your visa or citizenship application may be one of the most important thing you'll do in life. Specialist immigration advice - whether for a new application or one that's been refused - can help you avoid costly pitfalls that can strain your life and patience. Getting advice from a qualified immigration lawyer will take the mystery out of your application or appeal and will ensure that your interests and rights are safeguarded.
Our lawyers have mastered immigration law with their impeccable skill-set, motivation for excellence and wealth of specialist experience spanning over many years. Our absolute focus on immigration law makes a huge difference for our clients giving them far superior results than they may otherwise get from solicitors practising multiple areas of law with excellence in none.
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Ahmad Rasekh
Jan 31, 2021
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We acquired this firm’s services for my wife’s visa application. The application was successful thanks to 1st Citizen Layers despite my wife having had two previous visitors' visa refusals. All in all happy with the final result and would recommend.
That said, one thing we found slightly annoying was the imprecision with which application drafts and client letters were prepared. We had to make multiple edit requests due to wrong entries in the application (such as wrong dates and misspelled names!) even though all the necessary documents where made accessible.
That said, one thing we found slightly annoying was the imprecision with which application drafts and client letters were prepared. We had to make multiple edit requests due to wrong entries in the application (such as wrong dates and misspelled names!) even though all the necessary documents where made accessible.
David Evans
Dec 26, 2020
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I contacted Fraz Wahlah of 1st Citizen Lawyers about acquiring a British passport for my son.
At first glance the case would seem fairly straight forward, but there were a lot of complications with Indonesian law regarding my marriage and the registration of my son’s birth certificate and that how the law had changed making the church unable to register a wedding between a national and a non-national.
And to top it all off I added one more complication: I needed to do all of the process remotely as my work commitments would make it impossible to visit the UK.
Fraz did not seem undeterred with
At first glance the case would seem fairly straight forward, but there were a lot of complications with Indonesian law regarding my marriage and the registration of my son’s birth certificate and that how the law had changed making the church unable to register a wedding between a national and a non-national.
And to top it all off I added one more complication: I needed to do all of the process remotely as my work commitments would make it impossible to visit the UK.
Fraz did not seem undeterred with
A. C.
Jun 08, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I had a wonderful experience with 1st Citizen Lawyers and I can’t recommend them enough. They were professional, efficient but also very kind and understanding of my numerous questions and worries. They handled my citizenship application with the greatest of care and I am very pleased with how quickly it was granted.
I had a wonderful experience with 1st Citizen Lawyers and I can’t recommend them enough. They were professional, efficient but also very kind and understanding of my numerous questions and worries. They handled my citizenship application with the greatest of care and I am very pleased with how quickly it was granted.
Phil Hollands
Dec 03, 2019
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PrincessZ Ismail
Sep 25, 2019
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Matt Moffat
Dec 22, 2017
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Fantastic attention to detail. I tested a number of Immigration specialists first and Fraz Wahlah and his team inspired the most confidence. They meticulously guided me through every part of the collating of documents and the application process. I will use them again and recommend them to friends or anyone for immigration assistance. In fact my brother is currently speaking to 1st Citizen about his girlfriend.
Our application was complicated - 1st Citizen covered every eventuality to give us the best possible chance of approval.
Our application was complicated - 1st Citizen covered every eventuality to give us the best possible chance of approval.
Abimbola Adex
Nov 01, 2017
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Mr Fraz Wahlah and 1st Citizen Lawyers are the most knowledgeable, professional , and compassionate lawyers I've had the pleasure of working with. They represented my mother and I through a 3 year immigration battle with the home office, getting us the most favourable result we could have hoped for. I highly recommend 1st Citizen Lawyers to anyone who wants tailored representations when it com to immigration law. Thanks 1st Citizen.
Vilem-Benjamin Liepelt
Sep 08, 2016
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I am very happy with 1st Citizen Lawyers. Fraz was always available to answer my questions after our initial appointment without charging extra. Even though we decided to make the application ourselves, he still took time to look over everything and gave us valuable tips. Definite recommendation from our part!
Migmatis Golf
Jun 14, 2016
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My case was very complicated and required a lot of work and documentation. 1st Citizen lawyers guided me through the entire citizenship application process for my daughter and put together a very good case that we eventually won. I can honestly say that without their help I probably would not have been successful. they were extremely helpful, professional and expedient. I feel like I got real value for money and I know that they put more work in to my case than they had to. Whenever I needed them they were available, even outside of office hours.
I would not hesitate to recommend them to anybody
I would not hesitate to recommend them to anybody
Cliffe Berkhane
Nov 29, 2015
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When we first got in touch with 1st Citizen about our case we thought we had a pretty good idea of what we had to do. However, it is obvious now that without the work and professional advice of 1st Citizen our case wouldn't have been successful. We simply didn't have the in-depth and up to date knowledge of immigration laws. We are really glad we didn't risk our case and didn't choose to apply without professional legal guidance. Throughout the whole process of putting our case together Fraz and his team were first rate and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thank you, 1st Citizen
Myle F.
Dec 27, 2013
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I was fortunate to have 1st Citizen help with my UK visa. They were both thoughtful, well-versed in the nuances of immigration law, and quick to respond to my (many) emails and calls.
1st Citizen team comprises of leading lawyers who have been featured on some of the most prestigious media outlets worldwide including CIO Magazine, InfoWorld and the BBC in USA, Norway, Germany and UK.
They have been practising for many years and have the business down to a science. They will simplify the complexities of the legal process, give you a simple paperwork check-list and questionnaire, go over your
1st Citizen team comprises of leading lawyers who have been featured on some of the most prestigious media outlets worldwide including CIO Magazine, InfoWorld and the BBC in USA, Norway, Germany and UK.
They have been practising for many years and have the business down to a science. They will simplify the complexities of the legal process, give you a simple paperwork check-list and questionnaire, go over your
