# 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.

## 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.

## 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.

## 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

## Recent Blog Posts

- [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 accompa
- [£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 recruiti
- [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 for
- [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 Offi
- [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 short
- [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 T
- [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 compromis
- [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 enforcemen
- [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 rout
- [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 s
- [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 retain
- [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 bio
- [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 subm
- [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 thro
- [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 cool
- [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 imp
- [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, age
- [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, the
- [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. Followi
- [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 document
- [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 Pre-Act
- [How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Skilled Migrant Worker in 2026?](https://narasolicitors.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-a-skilled-migrant-worker-in-2026): A full breakdown of UK employer costs for hiring skilled migrant workers in 2026, covering sponsor licence fees, Certifi
- [7 Additional Certificates of Sponsorship Granted for Care Provider With Help of Nara Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/7-additional-certificates-of-sponsorship-granted-for-care-provider): A care provider successfully obtained 7 additional Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) with the help of Nara Solicitors, a
- [Care Provider Maintained Sponsor Licence After Home Office Compliance Check With Help of Nara Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/care-provider-maintained-sponsor-licence-after-home-office-compliance-check-with-help-of-nara-solicitors): A care provider approached Nara Solicitors after receiving a compliance check request from the Home Office. We conducted
- [Job Opening: Legal Assistant](https://narasolicitors.com/jobs/job-opening-legal-assistant): We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our legal team in delivering effici
- [Sponsor Licence Reinstated After Administrative Court Ordered Home Office to Act](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-reinstated-after-administrative-court-orders-home-office-to-act): A sponsor licence revocation challenged through judicial review in the Administrative Court. The Court granted a mandato
- [Job Opening: Immigration & Employment Lawyer](https://narasolicitors.com/jobs/job-opening-immigration-employment-lawyer): We are looking for an Immigration and Employment Lawyer to join the NARA Solicitors team. You will work directly with cl
- [Sponsor Licence Reinstated After Revocation for Care Provider via PAP](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-reinstated-after-revocation-for-care-provider): A care provider whose sponsor licence was revoked over an alleged salary shortfall had it fully reinstated within 14 day
- [Nara Solicitors Wins Three Awards at the Legal Growth Awards 2026](https://narasolicitors.com/news/nara-solicitors-wins-three-awards-at-the-legal-growth-awards-2026): Nara Solicitors and founder Sukhvinder Singh Nara received three recognitions at the Legal Growth Awards 2026, held on 1
- [New Job role Open: Business Development Manager](https://narasolicitors.com/jobs/new-job-role-open-business-development-manager): We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to grow our international student practice.
- [Sponsor Licence Retained After Home Office Compliance Check](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-retained-after-home-office-compliance-check): The Home Office contacted our client with concerns over sponsored workers' salary payments as part of a compliance check
- [Home Secretary Reiterates Stand on UK Immigration Reforms in Speech on 5 March 2026](https://narasolicitors.com/news/home-secretary-reiterates-stand-on-uk-immigration-reforms-in-speech-on-5-march-2026): Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's 5 March 2026 speech at the IPPR made her intent clear: a longer path to settlement, tou

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