Professional Immigration Services in Manchester
We are not a Manchester-based firm claiming to be everywhere. We are a specialist immigration practice that clients choose because the advice is good, not because there happens to be a branch nearby. Sponsorship, work visas, family cases and settlement applications are what we do all day and that specialism is what we bring to every Manchester client.
Manchester's economy has a genuine need for overseas talent, from NHS trusts recruiting international nurses and doctors, to tech firms in Manchester's growing digital corridor sponsoring specialist developers, to universities employing academic staff from abroad. We regularly advise Manchester employers on becoming licensed sponsors for the first time and on keeping an existing licence compliant, since a licence that falls out of compliance can put every employee sponsored under it at risk.
We do not have a walk-in office in Manchester. What matters more to most clients is reaching a lawyer directly by phone or video call at a time that actually works, rather than booking weeks ahead for an in-person slot. Documents, evidence bundles and contracts are all handled securely online, with the same depth of advice as an in-person meeting.
Address
Remote consultations — serving all of Manchester and Greater Manchester
Phone
+44 333 049 1995 +44 7304 111280
info@westburylaw.co.uk
Office Hours
Mon–Sat : 9:00am – 5:00pm (evenings & weekends available)
Immigration Services in Manchester
Below is the full range of immigration work we handle for clients connected to Manchester, whether that is a business sponsoring staff or an individual building a life here.
Work Visas in Manchester
Manchester businesses hiring from overseas most often come to us for the Skilled Worker Visa, and we act for both employer and employee, checking the role's occupation code and salary threshold to match the certificate of sponsorship correctly. We also advise on the Global Talent Visa for academics, researchers, and digital specialists and the Innovator Founder Visa for founders building a business in Manchester's start-up scene.
Spouse Visas in Manchester
A large share of our Manchester caseload is spousal. We prepare spouse visa applications with close attention to the financial requirement, the single issue that causes more refusals than any other part of the application. We also manage spouse visa extensions well ahead of expiry, and guide couples through from spouse visa to Indefinite Leave to Remain once they qualify.
Partner Visas in Manchester
For couples who are not married, the unmarried partner visa requires proof of a relationship lasting at least two years, and we help build that evidence properly. Where a couple plans to marry after arrival, we handle the fiance visa, including the strict six month window to marry and switch status, and for those with an overseas civil partnership, the civil partnership visa.
Student Visas in Manchester
With three major universities drawing students from across the world, Manchester generates a steady stream of student immigration questions. We support student visa applications, child student visas for younger students at boarding schools, and the Graduate Visa for those staying on to work, best applied for before the existing student visa expires.
Family Visas in Manchester
We advise Manchester families on dependent child visas for children joining a parent in the UK, adult dependent relative visas for older relatives needing long-term care, and the UK Ancestry Visa for Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent.
Visitor Visas in Manchester
We handle UK visitor visa applications for family visits, business trips, and conferences, child visitor visas for younger travellers, and student visitor visas for short courses under six months.
UK Settlement Visas in Manchester
For clients who have built their lives around Manchester over several years, we advise on Indefinite Leave to Remain, checking continuous residence and language requirements are properly evidenced, through to British citizenship and naturalisation, including the good character requirement.
Legal Services in Manchester
Where a case has become difficult, we advise on immigration detention matters with urgency, on bail applications, pre action protocol letters and appeals, and on administrative review where the Home Office has failed to follow the law or its own stated policy.
What Manchester Clients Get With Westbury Law
Specialist focus, not a general practice
Immigration is what we do, not one service among many. Every Manchester client gets a team that works on immigration law all day, every day.
Fixed pricing, agreed before we start
You will know your total cost upfront, whatever the complexity of your case. No hourly bills that keep climbing, no surprises later.
A relationship, not a transaction
The lawyer who takes your first call sees your case through to its conclusion, so you are never re-explaining your situation to someone new.
Sponsor licence expertise for Manchester employers
From first application through to ongoing compliance, we help businesses avoid the mistakes that put a licence at risk — and every employee sponsored under it.
Our Process for Manchester Cases
Initial consultation
A proper conversation about your situation, not a rushed intake call, with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.
Assessment
We give you a realistic view of your options, including where the risks lie, before any work begins.
Preparation
Documents and evidence are gathered and checked against Home Office requirements in detail.
Submission and monitoring
We submit your case and track it, responding to any Home Office correspondence on your behalf.
Decision support
Whatever the outcome, we explain exactly what it means and what your options are from there.
Manchester Clients on Their Experience
Manchester clients come to us with everything from a first work visa question to a business needing its first sponsor licence, and the common thread is wanting advice they can actually trust and act on.
My visa renewal was complicated, I had spoken to other lawyers who could not help, I gave them a call and came in for a consultation, straight away they were answering my questions and won my trust. My visa process was smooth, they are professional and I am extremely satisfied 10/10 recommended!
Read moreI am so grateful to Farhan for his amazing work on my Skilled Worker Visa. He is incredibly efficient, always answered my questions promptly, and handled my file with the highest level of care. Thank you so much
Read more⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am extremely grateful to for their professionalism, dedication and support throughout my UK visa application. My case was quite complicated because of my previous immigration history, and naturally I was very worried and stressed throughout the process. The team handled my case with great care and professionalism, explained everything clearly, and worked hard to prepare and present my application properly. I especially appreciate their patience, communication and reassurance whenever I had concerns. They never made me feel that my case was hopeless and continued to support me through a very difficult and emotional process. I am now absolutely delighted to say that my UK Skilled Worker Partner visa has been granted. Alhamdulillah! ❤️ A very special thank you to everyone who worked on my case. I genuinely appreciate all your hard work and support. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for professional and dedicated immigration lawyers. Thank you so much,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Read MoreImmigration Lawyer Manchester — Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have an office in Manchester?
No, not currently. We work with Manchester clients entirely through remote consultations by phone and video call, which the majority of our clients find easier to fit around work and family life than an in-person appointment.
Can you help a Manchester business apply for a sponsor licence?
Yes. We advise employers through the full sponsor licence application process and support existing sponsors with ongoing compliance to reduce the risk of a licence being downgraded or revoked.
What does a consultation cost?
£50 for 30 mins. For full application or sponsorship support, we agree a fixed fee based on your specific case before starting any work.
How long does a typical visa application take?
Most standard applications are decided within three to eight weeks depending on the category, and some routes qualify for faster priority processing.
Do you cover areas outside central Manchester?
Yes, including Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Bolton and the wider Greater Manchester area, all supported through the same remote process.
Talk to an Immigration Lawyer About Your Manchester Case
Whether you are an individual applying for a visa or a business that needs to sponsor overseas staff, get a clear, honest assessment of where you stand.
Book a Consultation — £50 for 30 mins