# 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.

## 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
- [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

- [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
- [Shabana Mahmood Says New ILR Rules Are Intended to Apply Retrospectively to Skilled Workers](https://narasolicitors.com/news/shabana-mahmood-confirms-retrospective-operation-of-new-settlement-rules): According to The Times, the Home Secretary said that the government intends the proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to 
- [Sponsor Licence Granted Again After Previous Revocation Along With 20 CoS](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-granted-again-after-previous-revocation-along-with-20-cos): Our client's sponsor licence was revoked in October 2024. After over a year of legal representations and overcoming a wr
- [UK Visitor Visa Goes Digital: No More Visa Stickers from 25 February 2026](https://narasolicitors.com/news/uk-visitor-visa-goes-digital-no-more-visa-stickers-from-25-february-2026): From 25 February 2026, UK visit visa applicants will no longer receive a physical visa sticker in their passport. All vi
- [Care Provider Maintains A-Rating After Home Office Compliance Visit](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/care-provider-maintains-a-rating-after-home-office-compliance-visit): A care provider maintained its A-rating after a Home Office compliance visit following a comprehensive mock audit conduc
- [Sponsor Licence Granted to Photography and Branding Company with Help of NARA Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-granted-to-photography-and-branding-company): A photography and branding company secured their sponsor licence without a Home Office compliance audit. Our team succes
- [4 Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship (UCoS) Granted for Care Provider](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/4-undefined-certificates-of-sponsorship-ucos-granted-for-care-provider): A care provider client has been granted 4 Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship (UCoS), allowing them to recruit skilled
- [Pizza Store Gets Sponsor Licence with Help of NARA Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/pizza-store-gets-sponsor-licence-with-help-of-nara-solicitors): A pizza store successfully obtained their sponsor licence after an hour-long Home Office pre-licence compliance intervie
- [Sponsor Licence Granted for Care Provider with Previously Revoked Licence](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-granted-for-care-provider-with-previously-revoked-licence): Care provider, client of ours successfully obtained a new sponsor licence just 3 days after submitting supporting docume
- [Sponsor Licence Reinstated After Suspension for Health and Social Care Provider](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-reinstated-after-suspension-for-health-and-social-care-provider): With the help of NARA Solicitors, a health and social care provider gets their sponsor licence reinstated after suspensi
- [Care Provider Maintains A-Rating for Sponsor Licence After Home Office Compliance Audit](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/care-provider-maintains-a-rating-after-home-office-compliance-audit): A care provider maintained their sponsor licence A-rating following a Home Office compliance visit, after NARA Solicitor
- [£7,169 Saved for a Father & Son – Successful Fee Waiver Outcome](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/7169-saved-for-a-father-son-successful-fee-waiver-outcome): A father and his child secured a successful immigration fee waiver, with all application fees and Immigration Health Sur
- [6 Additional Undefined CoS Granted for Domiciliary Care Provider](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/6-additional-undefined-cos-granted-for-domiciliary-care-provider): A domiciliary care provider successfully obtained 6 Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 6135 Care Workers.
- [Success Story: Care Provider's Sponsor Licence Reinstated After Suspension](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/success-story-care-providers-sponsor-licence-reinstated-after-suspension): A domiciliary care provider's sponsor licence was reinstated with an A-rating after the Home Office raised serious conce
- [Skilled Worker Visa English Requirement Increases to B2 from Today ( 8th Jan )](https://narasolicitors.com/news/skilled-worker-visa-english-requirement-increases-to-b2-from-today-8th-jan): From today (8 January 2026), new Skilled Worker visa applicants must demonstrate English at CEFR Level B2 instead of B1.
- [Additional Certificate of Sponsorship Obtained for Bed & Breakfast Company](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/additional-certificate-of-sponsorship-obtained-for-real-estate-company): A Bed & Breakfast company is granted an additional Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for a Business Development role, all
- [10-Year Visit Visa Granted for Parents of Skilled Worker Visa Holder](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/10-year-visit-visa-granted-for-parents-of-skilled-worker-visa-holder): Our client's parents were granted 10-year visit visas to the UK, despite the client holding a Skilled Worker visa with l
- [Skilled Worker Visa Application Success After Pre-Action Protocol](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/skilled-worker-visa-application-success-after-pre-action-protocol): Our client had her Skilled Worker visa application stuck with no update from the Home Office for over three months. Afte
- [Success Story - Graduate Route ( PSW ) Refusal Overturned](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/success-story-graduate-route-psw-refusal-overturned): This case is a strong reminder that refusals are not always final, and that well-prepared Administrative Reviews can cor
- [A Year of Trust, Growth, and Gratitude: A Message from Our Founder](https://narasolicitors.com/blog/2025-message-from-our-founder): A year-end message from our founder reflecting on the journey so far, thanking everyone who believed in us, and sharing 
- [Plumbing Company Secures Sponsor Licence within 12 Hours with Nara Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/plumbing-company-secures-sponsor-licence): Our client, a plumbing company, has successfully secured a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence in just 24 hours with the supp
- [We are Hiring Employment Law Solicitor - Apply Now](https://narasolicitors.com/jobs/we-are-hiring-employment-law-solicitor-apply-now)
- [Sponsor Licence Granted for Tech consulting company with help of Nara Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-granted-for-tech-consulting-company-with-help-of-nara-solicitors): Our client, a tech consulting company, has successfully secured a Sponsor Licence with help of Nara Solicitors to hire s
- [How much does it cost an employer to sponsor a Skilled Worker?](https://narasolicitors.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-an-employer-to-sponsor-a-skilled-worker): This guide explains the true cost of sponsoring a Skilled Worker in the UK, breaking down employer paid Home Office fees
- [Earned Settlement: What Does £50,270 Taxable Income Means? Home Office Clarifies the Threshold](https://narasolicitors.com/news/earned-settlement-does-50270-mean-income-home-office): Updated clarification from the Home Office resolves widespread confusion on earned settlement, In a written response to 
- [Care Provider’s Sponsor Licence Reinstated After Revocation](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/care-providers-sponsor-licence-reinstated-after-unfair-revocation): A care provider’s sponsor licence was revoked without any prior suspension, placing the organisation at immediate risk. 
- [Hiring for Creative Video Intern (Cinematography Focus) - Paid Internship](https://narasolicitors.com/jobs/creative-video-intern-cinematography-focus): We are launching a new video podcast series designed to demystify the law and engage with our community. We believe corp
- [We Are Hiring: Business Development Manager](https://narasolicitors.com/jobs/we-are-hiring-business-development-manager): Nara Solicitors is seeking a Business Development Manager who can help the firm strengthen its profile, build new client
- [Care Provider Gets Sponsor Licence Again After Revocation with the Support of NARA Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/care-provider-gets-sponsor-licence-again-after-revocation-with-the-support-of-nara-solicitors): A care provider, client of ours has successfully regained its Sponsor Licence after a previous revocation, securing appr
- [UK Firms Hit with Over £28m in Fines for Illegal Workers in Just Three Months](https://narasolicitors.com/news/uk-firms-hit-with-over-28m-in-fines-for-illegal-workers-in-just-three-months): Home Office releases its latest enforcement data, revealing that employers were slapped with over £28 million in civil p
- [Immigration Skills Charge to increase by 32% from 16 December 2025. Act now](https://narasolicitors.com/news/immigration-skills-charge-to-increase-by-32-from-16-december-2025-act-now): The higher Immigration Skills Charge will only apply to Certificates of Sponsorship assigned on or after 16 December 202
- [A Care Provider Obtained 4 Additional COS (Certificate of Sponsorship) with help of Nara Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/a-care-provider-obtained-4-additional-cos-certificate-of-sponsorship-with-help-of-nara-solicitors): 🎉 Success Story: A care provider, client of ours, successfully obtained 4 additional certificates of sponsorship (CoS) 
- [Sponsor licence reinstated following Pre-Action Protocol representations](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-reinstated-following-pre-action-protocol-representations): A care provider’s sponsor licence was suspended and their CoS allocation request was refused, placing pressure on their 
- [Most migrants would face a ten year path to settlement under new government plans](https://narasolicitors.com/news/latest-settlement-rules-uk-face-a-ten-year-path-to-settlement)
- [Domiciliary Care Provider Secured Sponsor Licence with help of Nara Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/domiciliary-care-provider-secured-sponsor-licence-with-5-cos-with-help-of-nara-solicitors): The organisation had previously held a Sponsor Licence from 10 August 2022 until it was revoked on 28 October 2024. Foll
- [Care Provider's Sponsor Licence Reinstated After Suspension with Help of Nara Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/care-providers-sponsor-licence-reinstated-after-suspension-with-help-of-nara-solicitors): When the Home Office suspended a care provider’s Sponsor Licence, their business and staff were at immediate risk.
- [4 Additional CoS Granted to a Restaurant & Takeaway Business to Hire Skilled Migrant Workers](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/4-additional-cos-granted-to-a-restaurant-takeaway-business-to-hire-skilled-migrant-workers): A restaurant and takeaway chain client of ours successfully obtained additional Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to hir
- [Latest UK Graduate visa (PSW) changes: Everything you need to know](https://narasolicitors.com/news/latest-uk-graduate-visa-psw-changes-everything-you-need-to-know): If you apply graduate visa on or after 1 January 2027, you will only get 18 months (1.5 years), unless you have a PhD or
- [Sponsor Licence Refusal Overturned through PAP](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/sponsor-licence-refusal-overturned-through-pap): The cooling-off period has been waived so a new application can proceed immediately. The application fee will be refunde
- [UK Announces Major Visa Changes: PSW Reduced to 18 Months, Stricter English Tests, and Higher Funds for Students](https://narasolicitors.com/news/uk-psw-cut-to-18-months-students): The UK government has announced sweeping visa reforms that tighten rules for both international students and skilled wor
- [Construction Company Secures Sponsor Licence with Nara Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/construction-company-secures-sponsor-licence-nara): Our client, a construction company, has successfully secured a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence after a previous refusal w
- [Migrants must ‘prove their worth’ to settle in UK, says Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood](https://narasolicitors.com/news/migrants-must-prove-their-worth-to-settle-in-uk): On the eve of Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has pledged to cut migration numbe
- [Self Sponsorship – Less than a Year Old Footwear Startup Secures Sponsor Licence in 24 Hours](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/less-than-a-year-old-footwear-startup-secures-sponsor-licence-in-24-hours): A footwear startup, less than a year old has secured a Sponsor Licence in just 24 hours through priority service. With g
- [Parliament debates potential 10-year ILR rule for Skilled Workers - key takeaways](https://narasolicitors.com/news/parliament-debates-potential-10-year-ilr-rule-for-skilled-workers): This afternoon, MPs debated two major e-petitions in Westminster Hall on the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to R
- [From Misguidance by an Unregulated Agent to Securing a Global Talent Visa with Nara Solicitors](https://narasolicitors.com/success-stories/unregulated-agent-to-securing-a-global-talent-visa): The unregulated individual took her money, gave false assurances, and even submitted applications on her behalf without 
- [NARA Solicitors Welcomes Anmol Nain to Our Team as a Legal Associate](https://narasolicitors.com/news/nara-solicitors-welcomes-anmol-nain-to-our-team-as-a-legal-associate): Anmol brings with him a strong academic background, having completed his LLM at Queen Mary University of London, and a p

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