Immigration Law
What it is: Deportation and removal are the processes by which the Home Office requires a foreign national to leave the United Kingdom. Deportation typically follows a criminal conviction and is often pursued on public interest grounds, while administrative removal applies to those without valid leave to remain. Both can have serious, long-lasting consequences. When it applies: You may face deportation after a criminal sentence, or removal if your visa has expired, been curtailed, or refused, or if you are considered to have breached immigration conditions. Detention and a right of appeal or judicial review may also be involved. How a solicitor helps: An immigration solicitor acts quickly to identify any right of appeal or human rights claim, including reliance on family and private life, and challenges removal decisions through the appropriate tribunal or court. They can make representations to the Home Office, apply for immigration bail where a person is detained, and advise on the strength of any claim to remain. First steps: Do not delay, as time limits for appeals can be very short and are sometimes only days. Keep all Home Office correspondence, gather evidence of your ties to the UK, and seek specialist advice immediately. Immigration enforcement operates UK-wide under the Immigration Act 1971 and later legislation.
