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The Graduate Route lets eligible graduates stay in the UK after finishing studies to work or look for work for up to two years (three years for doctoral graduates). It does not require a job offer or sponsorship. A solicitor practises in this area by checking eligibility, collecting documents, and submitting the online application to the Home Office, then advising on conditions, changes of status, and future visa options.
“I have been a client with Sterling Law for the last 3 years. They proved themselves trustworthy, talented, reliable and very helpful. They put their clients first. Every member of their team is just amazing, I have been working closely with Ruslan, Aliya, Natalia, Nav, Jekaterina and Jelena. They are hardworking people who would turn mountains for their clients to sort our immigration/law/ accounting issues.
The quality of their work is outstanding and the prices are very competitive. I first became a client 3 year ago applying for employer licence . Natalia and Nav were training me for an interview for about 6 hours! They stayed with me until 10 pm to make sure I was comfortable with all possible questions. Very recently they have been helping with entrepreneur visa for my new business partner. When we approached SLA we had thought we had low chances however a team of Ruslan, Aliya, Michael and Inna looked into the issues and made it work for us. I would highly recommend using this firm for all immigration, law and accounting issues!”
A client review matching your search · about Aliya Rimshelis
“I had a very complicated case.
I cant thank Mark ( my Solicitor) enough for his brilliant approach.
This gives you the trust & security to leave your case on capable hands, such as OTB”
A client review matching your search · about Mark Lilley-Tams
Reviewed forVisas (20) · Immigration Law (19) · Applications for British citizenship (5)
What Graduate Trainee Route clients highlight
Excellent communication
Very professional
Highly recommended
Empathetic support
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from 1,421 client reviews
“I am glad today to speak with Aliyah about the progress of my visa application today
She welcome me well
Well attended
She asure me of my visa that is going to be granted
After we spoke not quite long i received a good news from home office that my visa as been granted
I want to say a big thank you to Aliyah
I really appreciate 🙏”
A client review matching your search · about Aliyah Chaudhry
“I had a few queries regarding ILR, and a friend recommended Premium Solicitors to me. I emailed them with my questions, and Arshad Mahmood from Premium Solicitors responded promptly with clear and helpful answers to everything I had asked.
I really appreciate how approachable and transparent he was, especially in providing an initial consultation without any pressure or upselling. It was a very positive experience, and I would happily recommend Arshad Mahmood and Premium Solicitors to others seeking immigration advice.”
A client review matching your search · about Arshad Mahmood
“We have seen Anisha Islam today regarding our immigration matter. We find her very friendly,
professional and knowledgeable. She is thorougly experts in her field of Immigration Laws.
As soon as we enter her office to do an FLR application, she noticed and advise us a different immigration route, which not only saved us years in getting our indefinite leave to remain but also saved us thousands of pounds in immigration Fees.
Well what else could you expect from a person working along the Doctor of immigration law, The brillant Ashrat Khan.
I Highly recommend M & K solicitors as 1 stop solution for all your immigration matter”
A client review matching your search · about Anisha Islam
“Recently our leave to remain under family and private life on the basis of 7 years child route has been granted successfully. From free initial assessment to get the final results, all the way we get the right advise in a timely manner. Mr Ijaz Ahmed was our solicitor who is very knowledgeable and very precise to the case. Always get reply and support whenever we have any queries.
Professionalism is the utmost priority for this firm. Thanks Ijaz Ahemd and the whole team of Sabz Solicitors LLP for putting the great work on our case. Definitely recommend others.
We are family unit very happy with the outcome and best wishes for this firm in future.”
A client review matching your search · about Ijaz Ahmed
“Andre is an exceptional solicitor - highly professional, incredibly prompt, and remarkably thorough. His support was consistent and reassuring throughout my case. Truly one of the best in the field. I couldn’t recommend him more!”
A client review matching your search · about Andre Minnaar
“It was a good experience, working with Asra Shubbar, alongside her team Beatrice, and Abukar. Visa application process is normally very daunting. From the very beginning, the team has been in direct contact with me and guided me through each step, ensuring that all documents were prepared accurately and submitted within the time frame. Asra was always available to address any queries I had, through emails, and phone calls. Their expertise and commitment is invaluable and I am sure that anyone who engages their services, will be in excellent hands. ”
A client review matching your search · about Mohammed Abukar
“We are very pleased with the service provided by Sherena Lawrence. Using her services, we were able to successfully obtain a fiance visa and a spouse visa. She was always available to answer our questions if we had any. She was very helpful and kept us updated throughout the process. We highly recommend her for her services.”
A client review matching your search · about Sherena Lawrence
“Malcolm has managed all of my wife’s visa and naturalisation process over the last several years. Has a reassuring calmness which is backed up by his professional experience, able to answer any queries immediately whether face to face or on the telephone. Great communication throughout and a pleasure to know.”
A client review matching your search · about Malcolm Hachemi
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The Graduate Route lets eligible graduates stay in the UK after finishing studies to work or look for work for up to two years (three years for doctoral graduates). It does not require a job offer or sponsorship. A solicitor practises in this area by checking eligibility, collecting documents, and submitting the online application to the Home Office, then advising on conditions, changes of status, and future visa options.
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The stay is time-limited and subject to meeting Home Office requirements. If the application is denied or status changes are needed, deadlines and consequences can affect future work and visa plans; a solicitor helps prepare the case, respond to Home Office requests, and navigate any refusals or extensions with appropriate procedures.
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The Graduate Route lets eligible graduates stay in the UK after finishing studies to work or look for work for up to two years (three years for doctoral graduates). It does not require a job offer or sponsorship. A solicitor practises in this area by checking eligibility, collecting documents, and submitting the online application to the Home Office, then advising on conditions, changes of status, and future visa options.
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