What does it mean to emigrate?

To emigrate is to move from one country to another for the purpose of employment and residence, business, marriage, political asylum. It relates to the country you are currently a resident in - so it could mean bringing a relative to the United Kingdom or applying for a licence to sponsor and bring migrants to the UK as an employee. Emigration law governs the principles surrounding this move and each country has their own rules and guidelines. The help of an emigration lawyer is necessary to advise on the practicalities of a move and to help secure a visa or work permit - this can be a very complicated and time-consuming process.

An emigration lawyer will help you complete all the required paperwork and make you aware of all the various factors to consider when making the decision to emigrate, including your rights and whether you’re an EU or non-EU national. Documents need to be completed carefully as even the slightest of errors can lead to an application being refused. Timing is vital - applications are often turned down based on the fact that the country has filled their emigration quotas.

If you choose to emigrate it is important to appoint an immigration solicitor who has experience with helping people move to your country of choice as each country’s legislation is different. This can make the difference between your application being rejected and obtaining approval, particularly as officials have no obligation to explain any refusal to an application.

If you would like to obtain legal advice on emigrating then 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 at 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.