Business Details
We are a secondgeneration family law firm whose history of protecting peoples rights and freedoms spans over half a century. With worldclass legal qualifications and recognised excellence in practice, we have mastered the art of crafting winning case strategies. We approach every case by proactively mapping out potential issues, conducting thorough legal analysis, and ensuring compliance with the everevolving rules. Our meticulous attention to detail and leveraging of resources both inside and outside the courtroom enable us to solve complex immigration challenges. We specialise exclusively in immigration, nationality and human rights law, delivering affordable fixed fees that provide value beyond general practice solicitors. Our commitment to upholding human rights and freedoms, together with authorisation from the British Immigration Advice Authority, commands client confidence and trust.
We ensure that every visa, immigration or citizenship application is addressed early to drive the best possible outcomes for our clients. Our global reputation for excellence positions us as the UKs leading immigration and citizenship law firm. We maintain professional standards that exceed industry expectations through rigorous quality control and continuous learning. Our deep understanding of the law allows us to prevent costly errors and maximise success prospects for each client. We remain dedicated to delivering personalised, transparent service that safeguards your rights and freedoms.
We ensure that every visa, immigration or citizenship application is addressed early to drive the best possible outcomes for our clients. Our global reputation for excellence positions us as the UKs leading immigration and citizenship law firm. We maintain professional standards that exceed industry expectations through rigorous quality control and continuous learning. Our deep understanding of the law allows us to prevent costly errors and maximise success prospects for each client. We remain dedicated to delivering personalised, transparent service that safeguards your rights and freedoms.
Served areas
- London, Birmingham
Highlights and features
- We have over half a century of immigration law experience.
- We offer affordable fixed fees delivering value beyond general practice.
- We are authorised by the Immigration Advice Authority, ensuring compliance.
- We prevent costly errors via deep legal understanding.
- We maintain a global reputation for excellence in immigration law.
Services
Investor Visa
We assist highnetworth individuals seeking to invest and reside in the United Kingdom. Our specialist team maps the investors business plan to meet the strict criteria, ensuring a swift application. Clients benefit from accelerated settlement rights and the ability to bring dependants under the same visa.
Skilled Worker Visa
We support professionals with a job offer from a UK employer to obtain a Skilled Worker visa. Our thorough assessment confirms the role meets the points threshold, delivering a reliable route to settlement. Beneficiaries enjoy the right to work freely, access public services and pursue longterm residency.
High Potential Individual Visa
We guide exceptional talent with a proven track record to apply for the High Potential Individual visa. Our analysis of academic and professional achievements ensures compliance with the UKs rigorous eligibility standards. Successful applicants gain entry to work, study and eventually settle, unlocking longterm career prospects.
Innovator visa
We help visionary entrepreneurs develop scalable business ideas to qualify for the Innovator visa. Our duediligence process validates the products market potential and the founders capability, meeting Home Office criteria. Clients achieve the ability to establish and run a UK company, access funding and obtain settlement after three years.
Global Talent Visa
We represent distinguished individuals recognised for their outstanding contributions in academia, arts, science or sport. Our endorsement aligns with the Global Talent visa criteria, guaranteeing a fasttrack route to residency. Successful candidates enjoy unrestricted work rights, the freedom to bring family and pursue longterm settlement.
Reviews (13)
Ahmad Rasekh
Mar 21, 2021
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We acquired this firm's services for my wife's visa application. The application was successful thanks to 1st Citizen Layers despite my wife having had two previous visitors' visa refusals. All in all happy with the final result and would recommend. That said, one thing we found slightly annoying was the imprecision with which application drafts and client letters were prepared. We had to make multiple edit requests due to wrong entries in the application (such as wrong dates and misspelled names!) even though all the necessary documents where made accessible.
David Evans
Dec 26, 2020
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I contacted Fraz Wahlah of 1st Citizen Lawyers about acquiring a British passport for my son. At first glance the case would seem fairly straight forward, but there were a lot of complications with Indonesian law regarding my marriage and the registration of my son's birth certificate and that how the law had changed making the church unable to register a wedding between a national and a non-national.
And to top it all off I added one more complication: I needed to do all of the process remotely as my work commitments would make it impossible to visit the UK. Fraz did not seem undeterred with all the problems that we faced and we took each step slowly and more to the point legally correct to make sure that we ticked all the boxes of the immigration office of the United Kingdom. And I am happy to say that my son is now a British citizen and the proud owner of a passport of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
And to top it all off I added one more complication: I needed to do all of the process remotely as my work commitments would make it impossible to visit the UK. Fraz did not seem undeterred with all the problems that we faced and we took each step slowly and more to the point legally correct to make sure that we ticked all the boxes of the immigration office of the United Kingdom. And I am happy to say that my son is now a British citizen and the proud owner of a passport of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
A. C.
Nov 09, 2020
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I had a wonderful experience with 1st Citizen Lawyers and I can't recommend them enough. They were professional, efficient but also very kind and understanding of my numerous questions and worries. They handled my citizenship application with the greatest of care and I am very pleased with how quickly it was granted.
Mathews Paul
Mar 15, 2020
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I was very fortunate to find Fraz from 1st citizen solicitors for my case. He was very friendly, easy to communicate and was extremely knowledgeable about my case. He clearly explained everything in a simple way what to expect from the process from start to finish. He was very efficient and systematic in preparing the paperworks and he put forward the case brilliantly. I felt very confident while talking to Fraz and he gave me very clear instructions for each and every step towards my application which lead my application a success at the end.
It was a real pleasure to deal with Fraz and team and I highly recommend Fraz from 1st citizen solicitors if anybody needs any assistance with immigration issues. Thank you very much Fraz from the bottom of my heart for helping me to reunite with my family.
It was a real pleasure to deal with Fraz and team and I highly recommend Fraz from 1st citizen solicitors if anybody needs any assistance with immigration issues. Thank you very much Fraz from the bottom of my heart for helping me to reunite with my family.
Phil Hollands
Dec 03, 2019
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Shaz is your "go to" lawyer to ensure that you have everything, in the right form, that you need for a Spouse Visa application. He was excellent throughout the application process and very patient in answering all our (probably naive) questions. Highly recommended.
PrincessZ Ismail
Sep 25, 2019
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I would like to thank Mr Fraz for his hard work, I am so happy to have chosen 1st citizen lawyers. Mr Fraz is what I call a phone call away, he has been so helpful and for that reason I am so happy to have my husband here with me in the UK. THANK YOOOUUUUUUUU SOOOOO MUCH!
John Tarella
Dec 16, 2018
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I engaged Mr Fraz Wahlah and the 1st Citizen Lawyers team about a year ago after UK passport application for my dear granddaughter was refused. Mr Walah guided us professionally and with great attention to detail through the process of applying for UK citizenship for my grandaughter and, thanks to his assistance and meticulous attention to detail, we have been successful. I can strongly recommend 1st Citizen Lawyers. Thanks for a great job and I will be a return customer with next granddaughter/son!
Doris Adegbeyeni
May 28, 2018
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I found Mr Fraz Wahlah and 1st Citizen Lawyers to be knowledgeable, professional, and most of all compassionate. Qualities you do not find easily nowadays. They represented my family and I through a 3 year immigration battle with the home office, getting us the most favourable result we could have hoped for. I will surely be recommending they to everyone I know. Thanks 1st Citizen.
Matt Moffat
Feb 18, 2018
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Fantastic attention to detail. I tested a number of Immigration specialists first and Fraz Wahlah and his team inspired the most confidence. They meticulously guided me through every part of the collating of documents and the application process. I will use them again and recommend them to friends or anyone for immigration assistance. In fact my brother is currently speaking to 1st Citizen about his girlfriend. Our application was complicated - 1st Citizen covered every eventuality to give us the best possible chance of approval.
Vilem-Benjamin Liepelt
Sep 08, 2016
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I am very happy with 1st Citizen Lawyers. Fraz was always available to answer my questions after our initial appointment without charging extra. Even though we decided to make the application ourselves, he still took time to look over everything and gave us valuable tips. Definite recommendation from our part!
Myle F.
Dec 27, 2013
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I was fortunate to have 1st Citizen help with my UK visa. They were both thoughtful, well-versed in the nuances of immigration law, and quick to respond to my (many) emails and calls. 1st Citizen team comprises of leading lawyers who have been featured on some of the most prestigious media outlets worldwide including CIO Magazine, InfoWorld and the BBC in USA, Norway, Germany and UK. They have been practising for many years and have the business down to a science.
They will simplify the complexities of the legal process, give you a simple paperwork check-list and questionnaire, go over your documents with you and will even fill out the application for you if you'd like. From start to finish it took me a month to get my visa (I opted for the expedited service) and I couldn't be thankful for having 1st Citizen there to take the stress and guesswork out of this otherwise daunting process.
They will simplify the complexities of the legal process, give you a simple paperwork check-list and questionnaire, go over your documents with you and will even fill out the application for you if you'd like. From start to finish it took me a month to get my visa (I opted for the expedited service) and I couldn't be thankful for having 1st Citizen there to take the stress and guesswork out of this otherwise daunting process.
Aj Tommyboy
I want to thank you again for your help during the Immigration Application process. I really appreciate your professionalism, responsiveness, dedication, attention to details, and how you anticipate possible problems and prepare for them. Combined with your friendly attitude, it makes you someone very enjoyable to work with. Your help and support gave me peace of mind and made my life much easier. Im glad I chose you to represent me.
Abimbola Adex
Mr Fraz Wahlah and 1st Citizen Lawyers are the most knowledgeable, professional , and compassionate lawyers I've had the pleasure of working with. They represented my mother and I through a 3 year immigration battle with the home office, getting us the most favourable result we could have hoped for. I highly recommend 1st Citizen Lawyers to anyone who wants tailored representations when it com to immigration law. Thanks 1st Citizen.