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Someone is accountable for your case.

OISC-authorised immigration lawyers in Manchester. Personal and business casework, first enquiry to decision.

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  • OISC - Registration number F201200657OISC AuthorisedNo. F201200657
  • ILPA - Immigration Law Practitioners' AssociationILPA member
  • ThreeBest Rated - Best Business of 2020 - MLC Immigration Lawyers - ExcellenceBest Business 2020

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18
visa routes we work in
6
stages, tracked on every case
1
named adviser owns your file
F201200657
OISC authorised, registration no.

What we actually do with your case

Six stages, same order, every case. The rail on the left is that system, and it is moving as you read.

  1. 01

    Initial assessment

    We read your circumstances and name the route that fits.

    An open case folder, a fountain pen and reading glasses on a solicitor's desk
  2. 02

    Evidence preparation

    We tell you exactly what your case has to prove, and help you gather it.

    A stack of MLC case folders
  3. 03

    Application drafting

    A named adviser writes the application and the covering submissions.

    A passport, a kraft envelope and application sheets laid out in a grid
  4. 04

    Submission

    It goes in, with every document and every deadline accounted for.

    An adviser talking a case through with colleagues
  5. 05

    Decision monitoring

    We track it while it sits with the Home Office, and chase where chasing helps.

    An adviser tracking a case from their desk
  6. 06

    Outcome and closure

    We take you through the decision and what it means for what comes next.

    A decision letter stamped approved

Stages vary by route. A named adviser owning the file does not.

The routes we work in

Which one fits you is the first thing a consultation settles.

Personal

British Citizenship & Naturalisation

Applying to become a British citizen after settlement.

Personal

Spouse, Fiancé & Partner Visas

Joining or staying with a partner or spouse in the UK.

Personal

European Nationals & Family (EEA)

EU Settlement Scheme and family-permit casework for EEA nationals.

Personal

Human Rights Applications

Applications made on family and private life grounds.

Personal

Asylum Applications

Representation for people seeking protection in the UK.

Personal

Immigration Appeals

Challenging a Home Office refusal.

Personal

Visit Visa Applications

Standard visitor visas for family visits, tourism and business trips.

Personal

Graduate Visa / Post-Study Worker

Staying in the UK to work after finishing a UK degree.

Personal

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

Settling in the UK permanently.

Business

Global Talent Visa

For leaders and emerging leaders in academia, research, arts and technology.

Business

Global Business Mobility

Moving overseas staff into a UK branch, subsidiary or new entity.

Business

Intra-Company Transfer Visa

Transferring existing staff from an overseas branch to the UK.

Business

Representative of an Overseas Business

Establishing a UK branch or subsidiary as a sole representative.

Business

Skilled Worker Visa

Sponsoring a skilled employee to work in the UK.

Business

Sponsor Licence for Business

Becoming a licensed sponsor so your business can hire from overseas.

Business

Start-Up & Innovator Visa

Bringing an innovative business idea to the UK.

Business

Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa

Extensions and settlement for existing Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa holders.

Business

Tier 1 Investor Visa

Extensions and settlement for existing Tier 1 (Investor) visa holders.

What clients said afterwards

I'm so glad and grateful that we chose MLC to help with our Spouse Visa. I would like to especially say a huge "thank you" to Mr. Zohaib Shahzad, for your patience and professional support throughout the past few months! Without your help, we couldn't have successfully received the Spouse visa decision in less than 24 hours and the BRP in just 3 days. We understand that you have a lot of other clients' cases to deal with, but you were always very responsive and replied to our emails super quickly. For anyone who is looking to use MLC's service, we definitely recommend them and Zohaib 100%!
Lisa Yu, 16 November 2021
Zohaib Shahzad

Zohaib Shahzad

  • Thanks to Zohaib Shahzad we got our visa — very helpful, very quick and understanding. Would definitely recommend. Thanks again, Zohaib Shahzad.

    Hassan Khan, 16 November 2021 · Zohaib Shahzad

  • Many thanks to Tahir Mohammed — he was so supportive, friendly and very responsible until I received my visa. Professional and excellent service by MLC Immigration Lawyers.

    Ismail Shaik, 9 November 2021 · Tahir Mohammed

  • From start to end they dealt with everything in a very professional way — Mr Zuhaib handled my case brilliantly and guided me every time I needed it. Thanks to MLC Immigration Lawyers, my mom finally got her UK visit visa.

    Haseeb Rehman, 16 November 2021 · Zohaib Shahzad

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Most of what we do ends somewhere ordinary, which is the point of it.

Where it started

Zahir Chowdhury

MLC was built on the practice of Zahir Chowdhury (1941 – 2013), who spent his working life advising Manchester’s immigrant communities. Same work, same city.

To find out where you stand, book a consultation, call us on 0161 224 4224, or come to the office in person.

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City View House, Union Street, Ardwick. The firm’s own office.