How Law Firms Can Help With Immigration Issues In 2021

The old expression “may you live in interesting times” has felt like it’s worn out its welcome over the last twelve months, and as we move towards summer of 2021 it doesn’t feel like things are going to get any less interesting for some time yet.

We are still waiting to see how many of the UK government’s planned lockdown restriction easing stages actually go through on time, and it’s clear that the true impact of Brexit will not be fully clear for some time yet to come.

When you are dealing with a difficult immigration issue, it can be challenging enough at the best of times. Right now, we need all the help we can get. Here are a few of the issues where a good law firm can make a real difference.

Setting Up A Business

Whether you are bringing a pre-existing business to the UK or starting a new one entirely from scratch, you are going to be facing a maze of legislation and specific documentation requirements. It goes without saying that starting and running a business is enough of a challenge without worrying about any legal issues, especially right now (we believe that we already mentioned COVID-19 and Brexit…).

A good solicitor’s practice will be able to take you through all the available options, showing you where the best opportunities are and how you can navigate these waters with minimal disruption to your business and your timetable.

Family Law

One of the most tragic issues to arise from the past pandemic year is that we have seen a horrifying spike in domestic issues requiring legal action and intervention. As the nation locked down, people in dangerous situations found themselves caught with nowhere to go, and the authorities and support groups were completely overwhelmed by the numbers of those requiring their help.

Of course, anyone who was in the UK on a marriage visa, for example, would have felt particularly trapped in a precarious position. This is where good immigration solicitors can help. Ashwood Solicitors have been there to advise women who have felt like they have no recourse to find support and legal advice to help ensure their safety.

European Immigration

As the pandemic has rolled on, it has often felt like Brexit has taken a backseat in the news cycles. However, anyone who has been worrying about their rights to stay in the UK will tell you that the fears have not gone away. With so much discussion in the news and in parliament, it can be incredibly tough to stay up to date with all the requirements and what you should be doing to make sure that you have all the proper documentation and that you’ve dotted every I and crossed every t.

If you have any concerns, you should absolutely consult an immigration solicitor who will be able to cut through the noise to explain exactly what you need to do and help you to continue to reside and work in the UK safely and securely.