Our Successful Stories

VISIT VISA Granted

The client entered the UK on 2nd December! We applied for our client’s visit visa from Pakistan, even with the Covid situation! Our client entered the UK on 2nd December to visit her son and his family! This was her first visit to the UK! She was refused a visit visa before she came to SBA Solicitors, However, we made it possible for her to visit her son! She received her visa on 14th October and entered the UK on 2nd December! She can stay for 6 months and can enter the UK multiple times!

SPOUSE VISA GRANTED ON CARER’s ALLOWANCE

Our client has been granted a spouse visa for his wife and his daughter on a carer’s allowance! He did not meet the financial requirements, however SBA Solicitors managed to help him in his complex case! ATTENTION! His wife will get settled in 5 years! Even without meeting financial requirements! We could even get visa for his child on carer allowance!  We are more than happy that our client got her visa in no time! We can’t wait to help her in the rest of her journey!

TIER 2 WORK VISA GRANTED

Our client has been granted a work visa for 3 years. She will get settlement 5 years from now! The client was on a student visa, we turned it into a work visa! Here is what we did Advising the client on her application  Providing Specific SOC Code for the client based on her qualifications and experiences  Providing a detailed list of documents  Advising on the financials  Drafting the relevant cover letters Filling her application form  Uploading and Scanning her files  Booking her appointment We are more than happy that our client got her visa in no time!

EU SETTLEMENT FAMILY PERMIT

The applicant applied for a EU SETTLEMENT FAMILY PERMIT and got rejected. Her husband came to SBA SOLICITORS for help and here is what we did: We advised them, Instructed them, Gave them a full list of documents, Drafted their cover letter, Uploaded and scanned all their files at no extra cost, Chased the Home Office for updates and on 27th November, And she finally received her visa even with Covid! She now has 6 months to enter the UK and can live permanently in the UK! Are you or your family members from EU? Do you know you still have a chance of success in EU Applications? 

SPOUSE VISA EXTENSION

First extension for spouse visa! Here is what we did: We advised the client on the criteria , provided a detailed list of documents specific for his case, drafted a specific cover letter, filled the online application, booked a free appointment, uploaded and scanned the documents for free and chased the courier service for the BRP after submission. We are more than happy that our client got his extension in no time! We can’t wait to help him in the test of his journey! SBA Solicitors will help you in every step of your journey!

VISIT VISA GRANTED

This was the applicant’s first application for a UK Visit visa!
She has been granted a 6-month multiple entry visit visa without a British or Settled sposnor!
The applicant’s daughter has a valid work visa in the UK and her mother wished to visit her. We have previously helped her daughter to get her work visa successfully.
Our client attended the biometric appointment on the 14th of February and received her visa on the 14th of March 2022! We are more than happy that our dear client will visit the UK for the first time.

MULTI SCHENGEN VISA (Spain)

SUCCESS CASE 5th October. Our Pakistani National client, which does not have a permanent residence in the UK got granted. MULTI SCHENGEN VISA (Spain)
Decision in 10 days! It’s holiday season, so book your consultation to guarantee your holiday in the EU!

10 Year Private Life Application

 Success case  10 year private life application Super Priority application Decision in 5 days! Call us today to check your eligibility 0161 302 7905 07448290192 Info@sbasolicitors.org

Child Visa Granted

Our client has been granted a child visa on a carer’s allowance! She did not meet the financial requirements, however SBA Solicitors managed to help him in his complex case! We could even get visa for her family on carer allowance. We are more than happy that our client got her visa in no time!
We can’t wait to help her in the rest of her journey!

Citizenship Granted

Another successful case for SBA Solicitors
Citizenship Granted! The client entered the UK in 2008 and got status in 2015. He overstayed a period of time before he got his status. Also, he had a previous Driving Offence which was spent. We carefully assessed the client’s documents and advised that based on the discretion of the Home Office, he could possibly get a citizenship. We successfully proved that the client’s previous actions did not affect his character and asked for a discretion based on his Human Rights in the UK. The application process took 6 months from the date of his biometrics appointment.

CHILD VISA GRANTED

CHILD VISA GRANTED ON CARER’s ALLOWANCE! Our client has been granted a child visa on a carer’s allowance! She did not meet the financial requirements, however SBA Solicitors managed to help him in his complex case! We could even get visa for her family on carer allowance! We are more than happy that our client got her visa in no time!
We can’t wait to help her in the rest of her journey! SBA Solicitors will help you in every step of your journey!

Spouse visa extension

Priority service for spouse visa!
Spouse visa extension granted on 4th March! Our client has been granted a work visa for 2.5 years. She can apply for settlement in 2.5 years! Our client instructed us on 6th February 2022, we submitted the application on 15th February, only seven days! She attended biometrics appointment on 3rd March and visa was granted on 4th! This spouse visa extension was a variable income from both the sponsor and applicant (category B). This means we used the financial income of the husband and wife, which was not a set amount each month and successfully obtained their visa.

British Citizenship Application Approved

British Citizenship application approved! Let’s look at the timeline of the case together. The client instructed us on 3rd November 2021. The client provided the requested documents within 1 month. The application was submitted on 7th December. The applicant attended the biometric appointment on 13th December 2021. The application was approved on 24th January 2022 which is less than a month (because of the new year holidays!). The applicant attended the citizenship ceremony on 9th February! This is the SBA work! We will take care of everything for you! Here’s how we helped our dear client. We booked the appointment for our client
And the client is a British Citizen in less than 3 months!

Indefinite Leave to Remain Granted

This client came to us in November 2021 wishing to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain as a partner of a British Citizen. The client entering theUK in September 2016, completed her 5-year residency and passed her Life in the UK and B1. After gathering all documents, we began the process of the application and got a successful response in May 2022 for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK!

British Citizenship Success Case
This client was born in the UK but was not granted citizenship as her parents were not British Citizens. After being raised in the UK her whole life it was clear that she upheld all requirements for Nationality. We took this case on and immediately started the process for British citizenship as a child under 18 under section 1(4).
Just 3 months after submitting the application our client was granted British Citizenship
Granted Indefinite Leave in the UK
A successful case of an Indefinite Leave in the UK. Due to the changes from Brexit, we were instructed by our client to apply for settled status in the UK. This client had Permanent Residency in the UK as a dependent family member of an EU Citizen. We submitted the application and just 2 months later she was granted Indefinite Leave in the UK!
Successful Case Leave to Remain in the UK
This client had not received a decision from the Home Office for almost 6 years. The client was married with two children and after losing her brother in India and not being able to visit her family, she knew she had to do something more. Luckily, she found SBA Solicitors where we were more than happy to help.
We continuously wrote to the Home Office and complaints department and managed to end the long 6 year wait and her Leave to Remain in the UK was granted.
Successful Case Pre-Settled Status Granted
This client applied for pre-settled status over 2 years ago. Due to the client having a
previous allegation he was not getting any correspondence from the Home Office and
his application was taking longer than necessary. Luckily, he approached SBA
Solicitors where we communicated to the Home Office and sent relevant declarations
and cover letter to inform them that he had a clean criminal record as these were just
allegations which were not proved. He successfully got his Pre-Settled Status
Granted in less than 2 months!
Success Case British Citizenship Granted
Our client entered the UK in 2008, granted asylum in 2015 and Indefinite Leave to Remain in 2020. We advised our client that we would need to emphasise on the compassionate grounds of his case. We requested a list of documents from the client to start the application which he got to us
straight away. Amazingly this client was granted British Citizenship after only a few months following submission of the application!
Successful British Citizen Case
Our client had his initial consultation with us in January, where he informed us that he has ILR and wants to apply for British Citizenship. He also informed us that he has a penalty for driving without insurance and 6 points on his driving license. He had been told that he will not be able to become a British citizen and needed to wait for a long time. However, after examining his matter and the timeline of events, we were sure that we would be able to help him even though it had not even been 3 years. We advised him on the relevant documents, provided him with a detailed cover letter which had the previous case law, we did full research on the relevant regulations and submitted his application. We booked his Biometrics appointment and scanned and uploaded all him documents, and he got
his nationality in less than 6 months!
we are more than happy to have helped our client.
Spouse Visa Extension

We were instructed by our client on the 27th June 2022 for a spouse extension application.
We advised our client on the relevant documents and the process.
We submitted the application on the 12th July on a normal service.
Our dear client attended her biometrics appointment on the 5th August.
On the 13th September we were contacted by the Home Office that the application has been successful!!
We helped our client with the scanning and the uploading of her documents, we drafted a professional cover letter and booked her biometrics appointment.
Is your spouse visa expiring soon? Contact us and we will guarantee a smooth and hassle-free process!

Visit visa Granted Successfully
This has been a tricky matter but again, at SBA Solicitors, we can make it happen. Our client instructed us for a visit visa for his mother From Pakistan. She had been refused twice before. We sorted out their financial breakdown, advised on the necessary and optional documents, provided them with the necessary calculations to enhance their chances of success, drafted a professional cover letter to the Home Office and scanned and uploaded their documents on to the VFS portal. Our client was successfully granted a 6 month multiple entry visit visa! Do you miss your beloved ones? Contact us and we will help you in every step of their journey!
Divorce Case
At SBA, we can help you with your family matters! Our dear client’s marriage had broken down and she instructed us to apply for her divorce. Her husband was not agreeable to the divorce and had left the country. We lodged her application and contacted the courts on a regular basis. Divorce can be a long and tiring process, however, we made it happen in less than 6 months. We understood that this is a stressful time for our client and tried our best to provide her with comfort in every step of application.
You do not have to go through this alone, let us help you!
Refugee Indefinite leave to remain.

This has been a complex matter which SBA Solicitors were able t resolve professionally! Our client and his family were on a 5 year refugee leave to remain. Their ID documents had expired and their newborn did not have any ID. We advised them carefully on the documents that needed to be provided and drafted a professional cover letter to explain the matter to the Home Office. Our client’s successfully became settled in the UK on the 14th September! Let us apply for your indefinite leave to remain!

Further leave to remain under partner 10 year route

Our client approached us in August 2021. He had overstayed for 1 month due to Covid and his BRP card was expired. We advised him on the relevant documents and completed his online application in no time. We prepared a professional cover letter for him and explained all the relevant factors which resulted in him becoming an overstayer.
As you might probably know, the private life application is not subject to a standard time frame and could take several months. Our client got his leave extended in September and his previous leave was not jeopardized because of him overstaying. If you have overstayed or are experiencing similar situation, do not hesitate to contact us.

British Nationality

The client approached SBA for his nationality matter. He had overstayed for a short period of time. SBA Solicitors applied and were successful in obtaining his British Nationality. The client was over the moon and did not expect this outcome. Another success case from SBA Solicitors.
If you are about to make an application for British Citizenship in the UK contact us today for more information.

TIER 2 SKILLED WORKER VISA GRANTED

The client was approached SBA Solicitors having been offered a Tier 2 Skilled Worker Offer of Employment. The client only had less than 1 week until her expiry date. SBA Solicitors placed her on our fast track service and prepared her papers within 2 days and successfully obtained her visa within 24 hours. SBA delivering first class service. Another success case.

TIER 2 SKILLED WORKER DEPENDANT VISA GRANTED

The client applied as a dependent of a skilled worker and had to travel urgently to Pakistan. SBA Solicitors dealt with the application from start to finish. We were also facing tight deadlines as the visa was due to expire within 5 days from the date the clients instructed. With our dedication and professionalism the client was granted a 5 year tier 2 skilled dependent worker visa and was also able to make his flight to Pakistan. Time was of the essence in this case however SBA promised and delivered.

VISIT VISA GRANTED MULTIPLE ENTRY 2 YEARS

We reported this case on the 27th of September and successfully assisted the client in being granted a 6-month visit visa having been refused, The client returned to SBA Solicitors to apply for a multiple entry visit visa to visit her daughter who is unwell. We submitted the application and argued that for compassionate reasons it was important for the mother to be there for her daughter to offer her moral support. We are pleased to confirm that the visa was granted and the client has now been granted a 2 year multiple visit visa to enter the UK without making repeated entry clearance application.

If your parents/family members are wanting to visit the UK we can assist you in making that application stress free. Our success rates speak for themselves.

CHILD GRANTED BRITISH NATIONALITY-ONE PARENT BRITISH

Child was born after the client was British Nationality in the UK.
The mother did have British Nationality and the father had no status at all. The child was facing a huge dilemma as she had no status at all and was a dependent with her father.
Application was submitted on the basis of compassionate reasons based on the parents residency. SBA based this application on the parents residency and the integration and time they have been in the UK considering that the UK has been accepted as their main country of residence with the other family members. The daughter had also spent a majority of her time in the UK and was attending school.
SBA Solicitors were able to persuade the Home Office that the family does have compassionate reasons and are both settled in the UK.
SBA Solicitors also successfully secured indefinite leave to remain for the father of the child. (Reported 26th October 2022).

TIER 2 SKILLED WORKER VISA GRANTED IN 24 HOURS – FAST TRACK

The client was approached SBA Solicitors having been offered a Tier 2 Skilled Worker Offer of Employment. The client only had less than 1 week until her expiry date. SBA Solicitors placed her on our fast track service and prepared her papers within 2 days and successfully obtained her visa within 24 hours. SBA delivering first class service. Another success case.
If you are being offered a Tier 2 worker visa and are coming to the end of your visa and require professional immigration advice contact SBA Solicitors today

VISA GRANTED ON PRIVATE AND FAMILY ROUTE

The client is a returning client to SBA having successfully been previously been granted a family visa. SBA Solicitors submitted an application for him on the basis of his family life in the UK. He had contact with children from a previous marriage and had children with his unmarried partner. SBA successfully made further representations on the basis of his contact with his children and argued that he had a continued family life in the UK. Evidence was given on the basis of his connections and his family life with his children and partner.
SBA Bringing families together and maintaining family ties in the UK. Outcome: Private and Family Life Visa – Granted.

ADULT AND CHILD DEPENDANT VISA GRANTED ON FAMILY LIFE

The client was a returning client.
SBA Successfully made an application on the basis of the private and family life of her and her children in the UK. We recently successfully applied for her daughters British Passport. The client was happy to have been granted a visa so that she could continue her family life in the UK with her children

SBA Solicitors Uniting families
OUTCOME : Family life visas granted for mother and son.

VISIT VISA GRANTED IN 5 DAYS – FIRST TIME GRANTED ON PRIORITY BASIS

The client is from Pakistan. She was granted a visit visa for the UK on a first time application. The application was made on a priority basis and granted within 5 days. The client and sponsor were very happy as she had to attend her daughter in law whose medical condition was critical. The clients were so happy with the outcome.
SBA Bringing families together.
Outcome: Visit Visa Granted in 5 days

SCHENGEN VISA GRANTED IN 1 DAY

SBA Solicitors successfully applied for the clients Schengen visa for Greece. The client had already struggled through the application process however he came to SBA Solicitors who successfully without difficulty applied for his Schengen visa. He was confused with the whole application process but SBA Solicitors made the visa application process easy and simple. Preparing a full detailed application on his behalf was the key and communication with the VFS Global team was key in this case. From consideration to decision the client was granted a visa in 1 DAY. Now that what we call success and a very happy client.
Enjoy your break
SBA Solicitors making it happen and leading the way……..
OUTCOME – SCHENGEN VISA GRANTED IN 1 DAY FROM CONSIDERATION

CHILDRENS BRITISH PASSPORT GRANTED TO NON BRITISH PARENTS

The father of the child was granted settlement in the UK. SBA Solicitors made an application on behalf of the child for a British Passport and submitted the evidence of her family life in the UK and the mother was also granted a visa on the basis of her family life.
Helping families unite
Outcome: First Childs British Passport granted

VISA GRANTED ON FAMILY REUNION FOR ADULT AS FAMILY DEPENDANT

The client is an Iranian National and when she arrived in the UK she was over 18 and was part of her father family unit. The family secured family reunion and SBA Solicitors therefore applied for private life on the basis that her family remains in the UK and she is still dependent on them. SBA Successfully made further representations to request the Home Office to add her as a family member on the basis of family reunion rules and they considered her dependency.
Outcome: Visa Granted with Work Permission

BRITISH CITIZENSHIP GRANTED

Another Successful Application!
Citizenship Granted!
Here is what we did for him
1- Provided a full list of documents
2- advised him on the accommodation and financial details
3- Drafted his cover letter
4- filled the online application form
5- scanned and uploaded his documents
6- booked her appointment at the visa center and booked his citizenship Ceremony.

BRITISH CITIZENSHIP GRANTED

ANOTHER SUCCESS CASE
British Citizenship Granted
The client approached SBA for his nationality matter. SBA Solicitors applied and were successful in obtaining his British Nationality. Time was of the essence in this case however SBA promised and delivered. Another success case from SBA Solicitors.
If you are about to make an application for British Citizenship in the UK contact us today for more information.

TIER 2 SKILLED WORKER DEPENDANT VISA GRANTED IN 8 DAYS ON NON PRIORITY
The client SWITCHED her visa from student to dependent of a skilled worker and was facing a tight deadline as her visa was due to expire. SBA Solicitors dealt with the application from start to finish. We were also facing tight deadlines With our dedication and professionalism the client was granted a 5-year tier 2 skilled dependent worker visa and was also able to get her status before the visa expired. Time was of the essence in this case however SBA promised and delivered.
OUTCOME:
• Under the new rules we successfully switched the student visa to dependent tier 2.
• The clients course was completed but the results were not confirmed.
• Successfully granted in 8 days on Non Priority.
TIER 2 DEPENDENT VISA GRANTED
The client was approached SBA Solicitors for Tier 2 Dependent Visa.
💯Here is what we did
1-Advising the client on his application
2- Get the main applicant’s requirements done
3- Providing a detailed list of documents
4- Advising on the financials
5- Drafting the relevant cover letters
6- Filling the application form
7- Uploading and Scanning his files
8- Booking his appointment
We are more than happy that our clients got their visa in no time!
We can’t wait to help them in the rest of their journey!
⚖️SBA Solicitors will help you in every step of your journey!
SPOUSE VISA EXTENSION GRANTED IN 2 DAYS ON PRIORITY
The client SUBMITTED his application before his visa is due to expire.
Solicitors dealt with the application from start to finish. We were also facing tight deadlines With our dedication and professionalism the client was granted a 2.5 years Spouse Extension and get his status before his visa expired.
Time was of the essence in this case however SBA promised and delivered.
OUTCOME:
1- Successfully granted in 2 days on Priority with work permissions.
UK STUDENT DEPENDANT VISA - GRANTED
We assisted the client in his application to join his wife in the UK as a dependent of his wife who successfully obtained a student visa to study for a Masters’s Degree. The Home Office were given extra evidence regarding their relationship and the visa was successfully granted on a Priority Basis. He was able to travel with his wife to the UK.
OUTCOME: Successful student-dependent VISA for the UK
UK STUDENT VISA GRANTED IN 4 DAYS PRIORITY BASIS

We assisted the applicant and her husband to secure a student visa for her to study her Masters Degree in the UK.  We were faced with tight deadlines due to the changes in the Immigration Rules.  We put forward representations to the UKBA and prepared the client well.

Outcome: Successful Study VISA for UK.

VISA GRANTED – SWITCH FROM TIER 4 STUDENT TO DEPENDANT OF SKILLED WORKER

The main applicant was a student and had completed her course of study but had not been issued with her full qualification. Her husband successfully secured a Skilled Worker Tier 2 visa and subject to the new changes in the Immigration Rules and quick turn around we successfully applied for her to switch from a student visa to a skilled worker dependent visa and received a decision on a non priority basis within ONE WEEK!!!..
With prompt action and careful preparation we successfully secured the visa and now the clients are able to build their future with certainty.

SCHENGEN VISA GRANTED ON PRIORITY FOR GREECE
The client contacted SBA Solicitors to apply for a Schengen Visa on an urgent basis. We successfully applied for the Schengen visa and chased the Visa Centre who processed the visa with representations from us on a fast track.
The client had booked his ticket and spent a lovely vacation away in Greece.
Granted in a Fast Track Basis
If you wish to fly into Europe and hold a foreign passport. Contact SBA Solicitors today
VISIT VISA GRANTED-WITH PREVIOUS REFUSAL

The client is from Pakistan. She was granted a visit visa for the UK on a first time application. The application was made on a priority basis and visit visa granted with previous refusal. The clients were so happy with the outcome.
SBA Bringing families together.
Outcome: Visit Visa Granted with Previous Refusal
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SPOUSE VISA – EXTENSION SUCCESSFULLY GRANTED ON PRIORITY BASIS.
The client contacted us regarding his extension of the spouse visa. There was an urgency in this matter due to the visa expiry date that was fast approaching and secondly, the employers were asking for a renewed visa otherwise he would have lost his job. SBA Solicitors on instruction immediately started to assess the case and prepared the case on an urgent basis.
We contacted the employer to update them on what was happening.
The application was submitted on a priority basis and was granted the very next day.
The client’s job remained secure.
Outcome: Happy client and secured visa
Spouse/Dependent Visa Extension Visa Granted with Exemption of English language Requirement
The client instructed us to apply to extend her in-country spouse visa for her and her daughter who joined the British Sponsor in the UK. SBA Solicitors prepared the case and assessed the financial and relationship eligibility. We also had to seek an exemption from the English Language Requirement which was successful.
OUTCOME: CLIENT WAS GRANTED SPOUSE/DEPENDANT EXTENSION VISA FOR A FURTHER 2.5 YEARS AND GRANTED WITHIN 2 WEEKS ON NON PRIORITY BASIS.
SPOUSE VISA GRANTED AFTER 2 REFUSALS
The client and sponsor were recommended to SBA Solicitors after hearing our success stories.
We were instructed by our client for a spouse extension application. We advised our client on the relevant documents and the process. We submitted the application on a normal service. Our dear client attended her biometrics appointment.
We were contacted by the Home Office that the application has been successful!!
We helped our client with the scanning and the uploading of her documents, we drafted a professional cover letter, and booked her biometrics appointment.
Outcome: Spouse Visa granted after 2 refusals.
We were happy with the outcome the client visited us and is now building her future with her husband.
Family and private life based Insufficient income but still visa granted

In this case, our client approached us with limited notice and a lower income situation. We provided guidance to gather all necessary documentation and financial paperwork to support their application for the Family and Private Life route. Given their strong connections to the UK through their family residing here, with the UK being their primary home, and the husband’s work commitments, we advised them to present their case on this basis. We’re committed to helping them navigate this process successfully.

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