FAMILY VISA

Your trusted experts for smooth navigation through UK family visa applications, extensions (usually known as FLR FP) and switches.

BAIL & DETENTION

We represent you in your application for immigration bail and carry out all the work on your bail application until a decision is made. We assess your eligibility for immigration bail by considering all the relevant information including the past immigration history, personal circumstances, reasons for seeking leave to remain in the UK, address where you can stay after release, visiting you in immigration detention centre, if necessary, to gather all the relevant information and documents, completing the bail application form and drafting grounds, preparing a brief to Counsel (Barrister) instructing the Barrister to represent you in your immigration bail hearing before the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) Judges, assessing the immigration bail summary received from the Home Office and discussing the same with you; doing all the follow-up work until your immigration bail application is decided.

VISA EXTENSION

Our team of immigration assist individuals and businesses with individual and group visa extension applications, ensuring that you can continue to live, work, or study in the UK without interruption.

RELIGIOUS VISIT VISA

The Religious Visit Visa is for overseas religious workers who wish to visit the UK to preach or undertake pastoral work, unpaid, for a period of up to 6 months.

The Religious Visit Visa is a sub-category of the Standard Visitor route, which is a route for persons who wish to visit the UK for a temporary period of up to 6 months.  

The route does not lead to settlement in the UK and all visitors must make a separate application, even when travelling as part of a group.

SETTLEMENT VISA

We are experts in settlement applications, guiding individuals and families through the process of establishing permanent residence in the UK, from settlement as a spouse, refugee, EU citizen to settlement as a skilled worker. 

DOMESTIC WORKER IN A PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD VISA

The Overseas Domestic Worker visa is an immigration route for domestic workers who wish to work in the UK with their current employer for a period of up to 6 months.

The Overseas Domestic Worker visa route does not lead to settlement in the UK and dependents are not eligible to join or accompany a main applicant.

BRITISH CITIZENSHIP

Are looking to apply for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen? The Melch King Law Practice team is here to guide you through the process, providing expert advice and personalised support to ensure a successful application. Applications vary according to individual categories and age groups.

HUMAN RIGHTS

We understand that human rights underpin all aspects of our life. Our solicitors provide compassionate and personalised advice and support for individuals who have experienced human rights violations. These rights include, freedom from torture, rights to a fair hearing, rights to a private and family life.

APPEAL & ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

If your visa or immigration status application in the United Kingdom has been declined by the UK Home Office, under certain circumstances you have the right to appeal this decision and potentially have it overturned. In some cases you will have no recourse to appeal, however, the Home Office may give you the opportunity to apply for administrative review.

BUSINESS VISIT VISA

The Business Visit Visa is for individuals who wish to come to the UK for the purpose of carrying out a permitted short-term unpaid business activity.

The Business Visit Visa is a sub-category of the Standard Visitor route, which is a route for persons who wish to visit the UK for a temporary period of up to 6 months.  

The route does not lead to settlement in the UK and all visitors must make a separate application, even when travelling as part of a group.

Requirements for a Business

INNOVATOR FOUNDER VISA

Our experts can assist you in applying for an Innovator Founder visa if you would like to set up an innovative business in the UK that meets the UK endorsement criteria. To find out more about this visa, you can book a consultation with us.

ASYLUM

Melch King provides asylum support services in the UK, safeguarding the dignity and safety of individuals fleeing persecution based on factors like race, politics, religion or social group membership.

JUDICIAL REVIEW

Government decisions or actions can sometimes adversely affect individuals and businesses. In such cases, a judicial review can be a powerful tool to challenge the lawfulness of those decisions.

SKILLED WORKER VISA, INCLUDING SCALE UP VISA

As accredited solicitors, we offer expert skilled worker visa guidance on obtaining and retaining work, including change of employer applications or switches from other categories. Whether sponsoring talent from abroad or transitioning yourself.

CREATIVE VISIT VISA

The Creative Visit Visa is for amateur and professional artists, entertainers and musicians (and their personal and technical staff) who wish to visit the UK to undertake permitted unpaid creative activities for a period of up to 6 months.

The Creative Visit Visa is a sub-category of the Standard Visitor route, which is a route for persons who wish to visit the UK for a temporary period of up to 6 months.  

The route does not lead to settlement in the UK and all visitors must make a separate application, even when travelling as part of a group.

VISIT VISA

The Tourism, Leisure and Family Visit Visa is for individuals who wish to come to the UK for a short-term stay for the purpose of visiting friends and/or family or for a short holiday.

The Tourism, Leisure and Family Visit Visa is a sub-category of the Standard Visitor route, which is a route for persons who wish to visit the UK for a temporary period of up to 6 months.  

The route does not lead to settlement in the UK and all visitors must make a separate application, even when travelling as part of a group.