The role of an emigration lawyer

An emigration lawyer is a specialist solicitor that deals with the legal requirements of relocating to another country. It is common for an emigration lawyer to only specialise in one or two countries. This is because each country has a different legal system and different guidelines for immigration.

An emigration lawyer in the UK will offer legal advice for people who live in the UK and are interested in living, either permanently or for a specific period of time, in another country. There are usually many different ways one can apply for a temporary or permanent residency in a foreign country. The nearly universal rule is that if a person marries someone from that country than the right to live in that country is automatic. This is widely known in America, where people often have ‘fake marriages’ in order to stay in the country. This is illegal to do, and if one is caught they are charged with a criminal offence.

If you are thinking of emigrating, you should consult an emigration lawyer. It is important to know that although these legal specialists are highly trained and are familiar with all the aspects of the law, there is often nothing that they can do if your particular situation does not allow you to live in a country legally. This depends on the reason for your application to emigrate, the flexibility of the country’s system and your personal history, academic or professional background and nationality.

If you would like to obtain legal advice from an emigration lawyer, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local emigration solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local emigration solicitors please call us on 0808 129 5772 or complete the web-form above.