# Nara Solicitors > Nara Solicitors Ltd is an SRA-regulated law firm (SRA #8006464) specialising in UK immigration, family, and employment law, based in Canary Wharf, London. Office: Nara Solicitors, Spaces Canary Wharf, 25 Cabot Square, London E14 4QZ. Telephone: +44 20 4576 4977. Email: info@narasolicitors.com. ## Pages - [Blog](https://narasolicitors.com/blog/): Articles on immigration law, family law, employment law, and legal updates. - [Contact Us](https://narasolicitors.com/contact-us/): Get in touch with us. - [Book a Consultation](https://narasolicitors.com/book-consultation/): Schedule a consultation with our solicitors. - [Our Team](https://narasolicitors.com/our-team/): Meet the Nara Solicitors team. - [Sukhvinder Singh Nara](https://narasolicitors.com/sukhvinder-singh-nara/): Founder & Principal Solicitor — dual qualified in India and England & Wales. - [Detention, Removal & Deportation](https://narasolicitors.com/legal/): Urgent help with immigration detention, bail, removal and deportation challenges. - [For Individuals](https://narasolicitors.com/individuals/): Immigration and personal legal services for individuals and families. - [For Businesses](https://narasolicitors.com/business/): Sponsor licences and business immigration services for employers. - [Work With Our Clients](https://narasolicitors.com/apply-external-jobs/): Apply to job vacancies with our client businesses. ## Immigration Services — Individuals - [Skilled Worker Visa](https://narasolicitors.com/skilled-worker-visa-application/): Applications for the UK Skilled Worker visa (formerly Tier 2 General). - [Spouse Visa](https://narasolicitors.com/spouse-visa/): UK partner and spouse visa applications including financial requirements. - [Student Visa](https://narasolicitors.com/student-visa/): Applications for studying in the UK. - [Standard Visitor Visa](https://narasolicitors.com/standard-visitor-visa/): Short-term visitor visas for tourism, business, or family visits. - [Graduate Route Visa](https://narasolicitors.com/graduate-route-visa/): Post-study work visa for UK graduates. - [Global Talent Visa](https://narasolicitors.com/global-talent-visa/): For exceptionally talented individuals in science, arts, and technology. - [Innovator Founder Visa](https://narasolicitors.com/innovator-founder-visa/): For entrepreneurs establishing an innovative UK business. - [Health and Care Worker Visa](https://narasolicitors.com/health-and-care-worker-visa/): Dedicated route for medical professionals and care workers. - [Self Sponsorship Visa](https://narasolicitors.com/self-sponsorship-skilled-worker-visa/): Set up your own company and sponsor yourself. - [Global Business Mobility Visa](https://narasolicitors.com/global-business-mobility-visa/): Transfer senior staff to a UK branch. - [Dependant Visa](https://narasolicitors.com/dependant-visa/): Bring family members to the UK. - [Adult Dependant Relative Visa](https://narasolicitors.com/adult-dependant-relative-visa/): For elderly or incapacitated relatives. - [Indefinite Leave to Remain](https://narasolicitors.com/indefinite-leave-to-remain/): Settlement (permanent residence) in the UK. - [Further Leave to Remain](https://narasolicitors.com/further-leave-to-remain/): Extending your current visa. - [British Citizenship](https://narasolicitors.com/british-citizenship-naturalisation/): Naturalisation after obtaining ILR. - [EUSS Applications](https://narasolicitors.com/euss-applications/): EU Settlement Scheme applications. - [Fee Waiver Applications](https://narasolicitors.com/fee-waiver-applications/): Fee waivers for financial hardship cases. - [Same Sex Partner Applications](https://narasolicitors.com/same-sex-partner-applications/): Applications for same-sex partners. - [Private Life & Human Rights](https://narasolicitors.com/private-family-life-human-rights/): Article 8 claims for family and private life. - [Seven Year Route](https://narasolicitors.com/seven-year-route-applications/): Settlement for children with 7 years continuous residence. - [Ten Year Route](https://narasolicitors.com/ten-year-route-applications/): ILR through 10 years of lawful residence. - [Home Office Interview Training](https://narasolicitors.com/home-office-interview-training/): Prepare for Home Office interviews. ## Immigration Services — Businesses - [Sponsor Licence Application](https://narasolicitors.com/skilled-worker-sponsor-licence-application/): Apply for a UK Sponsor Licence to hire overseas workers. - [Certificate of Sponsorship](https://narasolicitors.com/certificate-of-sponsorship-applications/): CoS applications for sponsored workers. - [Sponsor Licence Compliance Audit](https://narasolicitors.com/sponsor-licence-compliance-audit/): HR compliance reviews for sponsors. - [Sponsor Licence Revocation](https://narasolicitors.com/sponsor-licence-revocation/): Challenge revocation through judicial review. - [Sponsor Licence Suspension](https://narasolicitors.com/sponsor-licence-suspension/): Responding to licence suspension actions. - [Sponsor Licence Refusals](https://narasolicitors.com/sponsor-licence-refusals/): Challenge refused licence applications. - [Re-application After Revocation](https://narasolicitors.com/sponsor-licence-reapplication-after-revocation/): Reapply after a revocation. - [Pre-Licence Compliance](https://narasolicitors.com/pre-sponsor-licence-compliance/): Compliance preparation before applying. - [CoS Application Delays](https://narasolicitors.com/cos-application-delays/): Resolving Certificate of Sponsorship delays. - [CoS Refusal Legal Challenge](https://narasolicitors.com/cos-refusal-legal-challenge/): Challenge refused CoS applications. - [SMS Management](https://narasolicitors.com/sms-management/): Sponsorship Management System support. - [SMS Level 1 User Training](https://narasolicitors.com/sms-level-1-user-training/): Training for SMS users. - [Sponsorship Record Keeping](https://narasolicitors.com/sponsorship-record-keeping-duties/): Duties for maintaining sponsor records. - [Leave, Absence & Wages](https://narasolicitors.com/leave-absence-wages-sponsored-workers/): Rules on leave and pay for sponsored workers. - [Airport Representations](https://narasolicitors.com/representing-employee-at-airport/): Representing employees at the airport. - [TUPE & Mergers](https://narasolicitors.com/tupe-sponsor-licence-mergers/): Sponsor licence transfers during mergers and TUPE. - [Visa Applications for Employees](https://narasolicitors.com/visa-applications-for-employees/): Managing visa applications for your sponsored employees. ## Industry Sectors - [Health & Social Care](https://narasolicitors.com/health-and-social-care/): Immigration for healthcare employers. - [Information Technology](https://narasolicitors.com/information-technology/): Sponsoring tech workers. - [Financial Services](https://narasolicitors.com/financial-services/): Immigration for financial sector employers. - [Professional Services](https://narasolicitors.com/professional-services/): Sponsoring professional services workers. - [Engineering & Construction](https://narasolicitors.com/engineering-and-construction/): Immigration for construction employers. - [Hospitality & Food Services](https://narasolicitors.com/hospitality-and-food-services/): Immigration for hospitality employers. - [Manufacturing](https://narasolicitors.com/manufacturing/): Sponsoring manufacturing workers. - [Retail](https://narasolicitors.com/retail/): Immigration for retail employers. ## Employment Law - [Employment Law](https://narasolicitors.com/employment-law/): Advice and representation for employers and employees, including disputes, dismissals, discrimination, settlement agreements and Employment Tribunal claims. ## Family Law - [Family Law Services](https://narasolicitors.com/family-law/): Divorce, adoption, and citizenship for adopted children. - [Divorce Applications](https://narasolicitors.com/divorce-applications/): No-fault divorce applications in England & Wales. - [Inter-Country Child Adoption](https://narasolicitors.com/inter-country-child-adoption/): Legal steps for overseas adoption. - [Registration of Overseas Adoption](https://narasolicitors.com/registration-overseas-adoption/): Register overseas adoptions in the UK. ## Blog Categories - [Blog](https://narasolicitors.com/blog/): Browse all blog articles - [External Jobs](https://narasolicitors.com/external-jobs/): Browse all external jobs articles - [Jobs](https://narasolicitors.com/jobs/): Browse all jobs articles - [News](https://narasolicitors.com/news/): Browse all news articles - [Success Stories](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/): Browse all success stories articles - [Webinars](https://narasolicitors.com/webinar/): Browse all webinars articles ## Recent Blog Posts - [UK Employment & Immigration Law for Sponsors: What’s Changing in 2026?](https://narasolicitors.com/webinar/uk-employment-immigration-law-for-sponsors-whats-changing-in-2026/): Are you a UK employer and sponsor licence holder? Significant developments in employment and immigration law are… - [86% of UK student visa refusals come from seven countries](https://narasolicitors.com/news/86-percent-uk-student-visa-refusals-seven-countries/): Seven countries made up 86% of UK sponsored study visa refusals in the year to June 2026, Home Office data shows. Here… - [UK student visa refused? How administrative review can help you](https://narasolicitors.com/blog/uk-student-visa-refused-administrative-review/): If your UK student visa has been refused, you may be able to challenge it. Learn how administrative review works, the… - [What a Home Office Compliance Officer Asked My Client and Why Every Sponsor Should Prepare for It](https://narasolicitors.com/blog/what-a-home-office-compliance-officer-asked-my-client-and-why-every-sponsor-should-prepare-for-it/): During a recent compliance audit, I was with a client when the Home Office Compliance Officer put a question to them… - [No More Unchecked Gig Workers: Employers Now Risk £60,000 Fines and Up to 5 Years in Prison](https://narasolicitors.com/news/employers-now-risk-60000-fines-and-up-to-5-years-in-prison/): From 1 October 2026, right to work checks extend beyond employees to people working under a worker's contract… - [Success Story: Global Talent Visa Granted with Dependants](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/success-story-global-talent-visa-granted-with-dependants/): Our client's Global Talent visa application has been approved, with their dependants granted alongside them. The family… - [Home Secretary Signals Possible Rethink on 15-Year Settlement Rule for Care Workers](https://narasolicitors.com/news/home-secretary-signals-possible-rethink-on-15-year-settlement/): Speaking at Labour conference in Liverpool on 28 September 2026, Shabana Mahmood said the government would "come to a… - [Sponsor Licence Revocation Overturned for Care Provider with Around 45 Sponsored Workers](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-revocation-overturned-for-care-provider-with-around-45-sponsored-workers/): A regulated care provider had its Sponsor Licence revoked with immediate effect after Home Office concerns about… - [Self-Sponsorship Success Story for a Paralegal with the Help of Nara Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/self-sponsorship-success-story-for-a-paralegal-with-the-help-of-nara-solicitors/): A one year old company has been granted a sponsor licence after a Home Office compliance interview, with a Certificate… - [Man Charged Under New Law for Advertising Illegal Immigration Services Online](https://narasolicitors.com/news/man-charged-under-new-law-for-advertising-illegal-immigration-services-online/): A 24-year-old man from the West Midlands has been charged with advertising illegal immigration services online. The… - [TUC Calls on Government to Rethink Immigration Reforms for Migrant Workers](https://narasolicitors.com/news/tuc-calls-on-government-to-rethink-immigration-reforms/): Unions are pushing the government to soften its proposed changes to settlement rules, which could see migrants in… - [Congratulations to Anmol on Passing the SQE](https://narasolicitors.com/news/congratulations-to-anmol-on-passing-the-sqe/): Anmol has passed the Solicitors Qualifying Examination while continuing his work with our team. - [Big Update: Modern Slavery Victims on Skilled Worker Visas Can Leave Abusive Employers and Work Elsewhere](https://narasolicitors.com/news/modern-slavery-victims-on-skilled-worker-visas/): On 3 September 2026 the Home Office laid a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules which, according to the… - [£16,000 Recovered for a Client Who Was the Victim of a Fraudulent Certificate of Sponsorship](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/16000-recovered-for-a-client-who-was-the-victim-of-a-fraudulent-cos/): Our client was offered a job in the UK and told what she had to pay to secure it. She paid over £16,000 and was given a… - [Student Sponsorship ( Visa ) Withdrawal Reversed: University Agrees to Issue New CAS After Urgent Legal Representations](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/student-sponsorship-visa-withdrawal-reversed/): A university reconsidered its decision to withdraw a final-year student's sponsorship and confirmed a new CAS, allowing… - [New Sponsor Licence Granted with 4 CoS Following a Change in Company Shareholding](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/new-sponsor-licence-granted-with-4-cos-following-a-change-in-company-shareholding/): After a change in the company's shareholding, the existing sponsor licence was made dormant and a fresh application was… - [Additional Certificates of Sponsorship Granted for Our Client](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/additional-certificates-of-sponsorship-granted-for-our-client/): Our client, an existing sponsor licence holder, needed additional Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to continue… - [New Sponsor Licence Granted for Care Provider Following Change of Circumstances](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/new-sponsor-licence-following-change-of-circumstances/): After a shareholding change triggered a requirement for a brand new sponsor licence application, we secured approval… - [Sponsor Licence Reinstated for Domiciliary Care Provider After Revocation](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-reinstated-for-domiciliary-care-provider-after-revocation/): A domiciliary care provider had its sponsor licence revoked in February 2026. Following legal proceedings, the Home… - [Sponsor Licence Granted in Just 3 Days for an Off Licence Retail Store](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-granted-off-licence-retail-store/): A UK off licence retail store secured its sponsor licence in just 3 days, allowing the business to hire skilled migrant… - [Global Talent Visa Expanded: More Than 100 UK Companies Can Now Back World-Class Researchers](https://narasolicitors.com/news/global-talent-visa-expanded-more-than-100-uk-companies/): From 6 August 2026, more than 100 research-intensive companies, including AstraZeneca, Jaguar Land Rover and Riverlane… - [Job Opportunity: Care Workers (2 positions) – Domiciliary Care Company, Crawley](https://narasolicitors.com/external-jobs/care-workers-2-positions-domiciliary-care-company-crawley/): Our client, a domiciliary care company based in Crawley, is looking for two female Care Workers. - [Job Opportunity: ⁠Chef – Care Home, Telford](https://narasolicitors.com/external-jobs/job-opportunity-chef-care-home-telford/): Skilled Worker Visa holders already in the UK – Employer Switch - [What Happens If My Sponsor Licence Is Revoked? A 2026 Guide for UK Employers](https://narasolicitors.com/blog/what-happens-if-sponsor-licence-is-revoked/): If your sponsor licence is revoked, your business loses the right to employ sponsored workers, their visas are cut… - [UK-India CETA Service Supplier Visa Explained (2026): Who Qualifies, the 1,800-Place Cap and the New 12-Month Stay](https://narasolicitors.com/news/uk-india-ceta-service-supplier-visa/): The UK-India trade agreement came into force on 15 July 2026, opening the Service Supplier visa to Indian professionals… - [India Young Professionals Scheme: Final 2026 Ballot Opens 21 July. Here Is How to Enter](https://narasolicitors.com/news/india-young-professionals-scheme-final-2026/): The India Young Professionals Scheme ballot of 2026 opens at 1:30pm IST on Tuesday 21 July and closes at 1:30pm IST on… - [Home Office May Exempt 1.6 Million Migrants from the 10-Year ILR Rule, The Times Reports](https://narasolicitors.com/news/home-office-may-exempt-migrants-from-the-10-year-ilr/): Migrants who arrived in the UK since 2021 could keep the five-year route to indefinite leave to remain under a… - [New Rule: UK-Born Children of Graduate Route (PSW) Visa Holders Can Now Apply as Dependants](https://narasolicitors.com/news/uk-born-children-of-graduate-route-psw-visa-holders-can-now-apply-as-dependants/): The Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 259, laid before Parliament on 9 July 2026, allows a child born in the… - [New Immigration Rule: People on Immigration Bail Can Now Apply for Permission to Stay if the Exception for Overstayers Applies](https://narasolicitors.com/news/people-on-immigration-bail-can-now-apply-for-permission-to-stay/): Under the Statement of Changes HC 259, laid before Parliament on 9 July 2026, an application will not be refused solely… - [They Came Looking for Someone Else: Couple's Visas Cancelled After Home Office Raid, Won Back with Our PAP](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/visas-cancelled-after-home-office-raid-won-back-with-our-pap/): A husband and wife had their permission to stay in the UK cancelled with immediate effect after a Home Office… - [Sponsor Licence Granted: A Glazing Company Is Now Ready to Hire Skilled Migrant Workers](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-granted-a-glazing-company/): A UK glazing company secured sponsor licence and can now hire skilled migrant workers under the Skilled Worker visa… - [Celebrating Lakshay Tomar Qualifying as a Solicitor](https://narasolicitors.com/news/celebrating-lakshay-tomar-qualifying-as-a-solicitor/): We are proud to share that Lakshay Tomar, a member of the NARA Solicitors team, has qualified as a solicitor of England… - [Right to Work Checks Are Expanding on 1 October 2026: What It Means for Employers in the UK](https://narasolicitors.com/news/right-to-work-checks-are-expanding-on-1-october/): From 1 October 2026, right to work checks will reach beyond employees to cover workers, subcontractors and gig economy… - [Visitor Visa Granted After an Earlier Refusal](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/visitor-visa-granted-after-an-earlier-refusal/): Our client wanted to bring his mother to the UK on a visitor visa. An earlier application, made without legal help, had… - [Care Provider's Sponsor Licence Reinstated After Revocation](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/care-providers-sponsor-licence-reinstated-after-revocation/): A care provider's sponsor licence was revoked in March 2026. Following representations and supporting evidence from our… - [UK Government unveils visa reimbursement scheme and concierge service for high-growth firms](https://narasolicitors.com/news/uk-government-unveils-visa-reimbursement-scheme-and-concierge-service-for-high-growth-firms/): The UK Government has announced a new package of support to help Britain's fastest-growing businesses attract and… - [Certificate of Sponsorship Secured for Returning Client Ahead of a Visa Deadline](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/certificate-of-sponsorship-secured-for-returning-client-ahead-of-a-visa-deadline/): A returning client needed a Certificate of Sponsorship quickly for a new employee whose visa was about to expire. After… - [Skilled Worker Visa Granted Within Two Working Days](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/skilled-worker-visa-granted-within-two-working-days/): Our client received a successful decision on her Skilled Worker visa application within just two working days of her… - [Sponsor Licence Granted in 24hrs for AC Installation Company, With a CoS Allocated](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-granted-in-24hrs-for-ac-installation-company-with-a-cos-allocated/): An air conditioning installation and services company secured its Skilled Worker sponsor licence just one day after… - [Home Office Reverses Refusal of 21 Undefined CoS Request After PAP Challenge](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/home-office-reverses-refusal-of-21-undefined-cos-request-after-pap-challenge/): Our client's request for 21 Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship was refused without explanation. We challenged it… - [Sponsor Licence Granted with 2 CoS After Previous Revocation and Refusal](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-granted-with-2-cos-after-previous-revocation-and-refusal/): A client who had their Sponsor Licence revoked in May 2024, and then refused on their first reapplication after the… - [Job Opening: Business Sales Executive](https://narasolicitors.com/jobs/job-opening-business-sales-executive/): This role involves managing the client onboarding journey, conducting software demonstrations, supporting users with… - [Who stays and who leaves the UK on a Skilled Worker visa? What the new government report tells employers and migrants](https://narasolicitors.com/news/who-stays-and-who-leaves-the-uk-on-a-skilled-worker-visa/): The report tracks 916,000 migrant journeys between 2014 and 2024. It breaks down stay rates by industry, occupation… - [NARA Solicitors welcomes Lakshay Tomar to the team](https://narasolicitors.com/news/nara-solicitors-welcomes-lakshay-tomar-to-the-team/): We are pleased to announce that Lakshay Tomar has joined NARA Solicitors as an Immigration Paralegal, strengthening our… - [From Skilled worker visa to ILR by way of Self sponsorship: Our Client Secured Settlement with Nara Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/from-self-sponsorship-to-ilr-our-client-secured-settlement-with-nara-solicitors/): Our client has been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain after a journey that took him from student to Skilled Worker… - [Sponsor Licence Reinstated After Revocation via PAP with help of Nara Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-reinstated-after-revocation-via-pap-with-help-of-nara-solicitors/): Our client's sponsor licence was revoked after a CoS was assigned to a brother-in-law, and later reinstated following a… - [3 Additional Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship Granted for Care Provider](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/3-additional-undefined-certificates-of-sponsorship-granted-for-care-provider/): Our client, a care provider, was granted 3 additional undefined Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) in the Skilled Worker… - [UCoS Refusal Overturned via PAP After Home Office Admits Error](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/ucos-refusal-overturned-via-pap-after-home-office-admits-error/): Our client's request for three additional Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship was rejected by the Home Office… - [Sponsor Licence Granted the Very Next Day for a property rental company](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-granted-the-very-next-day-for-a-property-rental-company/): A franchise property rental company secured their sponsor licence the very next day after submitting supporting… - [Sponsor Licence Revocation Overturned: Home Office Withdraws Decision After Our PAP Challenge](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-revocation-overturned-home-office-withdraws-decision-after-our-pap-challenge/): The Home Office withdrew its decision to revoke our client's Skilled Worker sponsor licence after we submitted a… ## Legal & Compliance - [Pricing & Transparency](https://narasolicitors.com/pricing-service-transparency/): SRA Transparency Rules pricing information. - [Complaints Procedure](https://narasolicitors.com/standard-complaints-procedure/): How to make a complaint. - [Privacy Policy](https://narasolicitors.com/privacy-policy/): UK GDPR-compliant privacy policy. - [Cookie Policy](https://narasolicitors.com/cookie-policy/): Information about cookies used on this website. - [Accessibility Statement](https://narasolicitors.com/accessibility/): WCAG 2.1 AA compliance commitment. - [Data Subject Rights](https://narasolicitors.com/data-removal-request/): UK GDPR data subject rights form. ## Optional - [Full LLM-optimised content](https://narasolicitors.com/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive detailed information including all blog posts.