The UK's
The UK's Favourite Lawyer. UK immigration lawyers in London and Birmingham
A just society is defined by how it upholds the rights of all. At 1st Citizen, we champion the law as a safeguard for everyone, without exception.
Fraz Wahlah, Founder
The law decides who may belong. We make sure you never face it alone.
I Practice areas
Six practice areas, one standard.
From a first visa to a British passport, an employer's sponsor licence, and the appeal in between if it comes to that.
All services- I UK Visas The right route, applied for once.
- II Family Visas & Settlement Keeping families together, and making the UK home.
- III British Citizenship & Passports The last application you make.
- IV Asylum & Human Rights Protection, family and private life.
- V Appeals & Reviews A refusal is a decision, not the end.
- VI Sponsor Licences & Employers
- VII EU Citizens & the EEA Status, family permits and the older EEA documents.
II Services
The services people come to us for.
Fixed fees published, advice in plain English, and every application prepared as if it will be tested on appeal.
All services-
Family Visas & Settlement
Spouse and partner visa
Application fee
£2,064 outside the UK, £1,407 inside
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UK Visas
Skilled Worker visa
Usual minimum salary
£41,700 a year, or the going rate if higher
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Family Visas & Settlement
Indefinite leave to remain
Application fee
£3,226
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British Citizenship & Passports
Naturalisation as a British citizen
Fee
£1,839, including the £130 ceremony fee
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Appeals & Reviews
Immigration appeals to the First-tier Tribunal
Deadline inside the UK
14 days from receiving the decision
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Sponsor Licences & Employers
Sponsor licence for UK employers
Licence fee, small or charitable
£611
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Asylum & Human Rights
Human rights and private life applications
Children
7 years' continuous residence
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UK Visas
Student visa
Application fee
£558
How we handle it
From first consultation to final decision.
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Book an initial consultation
Initial consultation
A lawyer maps your best route with you: your options, the risks in each and what each will cost, before you commit to anything.
Fixed fee from £99 -
Document preparation
We tell you exactly what is needed, check every document against the rules and chase what is missing, so that nothing is left to chance.
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Application filing and tracking
We prepare and file your application with full legal representation: detailed legal arguments, set out on our official letterhead, in support of you. Then we track it to a decision.
Fee agreed first -
Decision and what follows
We stay with you after the decision: your next steps and, if it is wrong, your options on review or appeal.
Ongoing
In the press
Media
Press and broadcast features on the firm and on its founder, Fraz Wahlah.
Reviews
In the words of clients
5.0 out of 5
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“I found Mr Fraz Wahlah and 1st Citizen Lawyers to be knowledgeable, professional , and most of all compassionate. Qualities you do not find easily nowadays. They represented my family and I through a 3 year immigration battle with the…”
Doris ★★★★★ Original review on Google -
“1st citizen lawyers treated my case professionally and with dedication. they helped me navigate the complex landscape to get my ILR. Their service is invaluable. I can't recommend them highly enough!”
Eduardo ★★★★★ Original review on Google -
“Mr Fraz Wahlah handled my immigration case in a superb manner.He worked diligently on my case and responded adequately to all my questions throughout the process. The paper work was organised carefully and when I presented it to the Home…”
Bijan ★★★★★ Original review on Google -
“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…”
Matt ★★★★★ Original review on Google -
“I was recommended to consult Fraz when I needed professional legal advice to prove sole responsibility for my son's visa application. As my case was urgent, Fraz kindly agreed to meet with me online, which allowed us to discuss my…”
Xiaoman ★★★★★ Original review on Google -
“1st Citizen Lawyers helped me with expert guidance and support for my daughter's citizenship which was successful, without their help it would have been more complicated I highly recommend.”
David ★★★★★ Original review on Google -
“Without Fraz's knowledge and understanding of the complicated world of British immigration law, my wife would not be in the UK today. He took us through every document we needed to prepare, made sure every piece of paperwork was present…”
Tom ★★★★★ Original review on Facebook -
“Fraz and the team at 1st Citizen Lawyers went above and beyond to help me through a very complex work visa application process, providing thorough legal support in a very short turnaround time. From the first contact, Fraz was very…”
Cynthia ★★★★★ Original review on Facebook
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