Deportation and Removal from the UK
Specialist Deportation & Removal Solicitors
Receiving notice that you may be deported or removed from the United Kingdom can have devastating consequences for you, your family and your future. Whether you are facing deportation following a criminal conviction, administrative removal by the Home Office or immigration detention, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity is essential.
At AM International Solicitors, we provide strategic legal advice and robust representation in all aspects of UK deportation, removal and immigration enforcement. Our solicitors act for individuals, families, professionals, business owners and international clients in complex immigration matters throughout the UK.
With offices in London and Warsaw, we regularly advise clients in cross-border immigration cases involving multiple jurisdictions and work closely with barristers, medical experts and overseas lawyers where required.
Our Legal Services
We advise and represent clients in relation to:
- Deportation following criminal convictions
- Automatic Deportation proceedings
- Deportation Orders
- Administrative Removal
- Notice of Liability to Deportation
- Cancellation of Leave to Remain
- Immigration detention
- Immigration bail applications
- Human Rights claims
- Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights (Family and Private Life)
- Revocation of Deportation Orders
- Judicial Review proceedings
- Fresh Human Rights claims
- Further Submissions
- Entry Clearance following deportation
- UK Border Force investigations
- Criminal and immigration law crossover matters
Deportation Following Criminal Convictions
Foreign nationals convicted of criminal offences may be liable to deportation under the UK Borders Act 2007 and the Immigration Rules.
However, deportation is not automatic in every case.
There may be strong legal grounds to challenge deportation, including:
- Long residence in the United Kingdom
- Family life with a spouse or partner
- Children living in the UK
- Private life established over many years
- Medical conditions
- Human rights protections
- Refugee or humanitarian protection
- Risk of persecution or serious harm upon return
- Errors in the Home Office decision-making process
- Exceptional or compelling circumstances
Every case requires careful assessment of both the immigration and criminal law issues involved.
Administrative Removal
Administrative removal differs from deportation and generally applies where an individual no longer has lawful permission to remain in the UK.
This may include:
- Visa overstays
- Cancellation or curtailment of leave
- Breach of visa conditions
- Illegal entry allegations
- Refused applications to extend leave
- Refusal of Leave to Remain
Early legal intervention may prevent removal or create opportunities to regularise your immigration status before enforcement action is taken.
Human Rights Claims
Many deportation and removal cases involve important human rights issues.
We prepare detailed representations based on:
- Article 8 – Right to Respect for Family and Private Life
- Best interests of children
- Medical evidence
- Long residence
- Dependency upon family members
- Exceptional compassionate circumstances
- Humanitarian protection
- Modern slavery considerations where applicable
Our solicitors work closely with independent experts, psychologists, medical practitioners and specialist barristers to prepare the strongest possible case.
Immigration and Border-Related Offences
Cross-border investigations may also involve immigration-related allegations, including:
- document fraud;
- illegal entry allegations;
- visa-related offences;
- assisting unlawful immigration;
- false identity documents.
We provide confidential advice to individuals facing investigation or prosecution and assist with the wider immigration consequences arising from criminal allegations.
International Criminal Investigations
Cross-border offences frequently involve cooperation between:
- UK law enforcement agencies;
- foreign police authorities;
- Interpol;
- customs organisations;
- prosecuting authorities in other jurisdictions.
Our lawyers understand the international dimension of these cases and can coordinate with overseas lawyers, experts and institutions where required.
Immigration Detention and Bail
If you or a member of your family has been detained by the Home Office, urgent legal advice is essential.
We assist with:
- Immigration Bail applications
- Challenging unlawful detention
- Removal directions
- Judicial Review
- Urgent legal representations
- Detention reviews
Our team acts swiftly to protect your rights and secure your release wherever possible.
Appeals Before the Immigration Tribunals
AM International Solicitors provides specialist representation before both the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) and the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber).
We represent clients challenging Home Office decisions involving:
- Deportation Orders
- Administrative Removal
- Human Rights claims
- Article 8 claims
- Family and Private Life applications
- EU Settlement Scheme decisions
- Entry Clearance refusals
- Refusals of Leave to Remain
- Indefinite Leave to Remain refusals
- Revocation of Deportation Orders
- Sponsor Licence and Business Immigration decisions where appeal rights exist
Our services include:
- Comprehensive assessment of your case
- Preparing Grounds of Appeal
- Drafting detailed legal submissions
- Gathering documentary, medical and expert evidence
- Preparing witness statements
- Liaising with the Home Office
- Instructing specialist immigration counsel where appropriate
- Representation before the First-tier Tribunal
- Appeals to the Upper Tribunal on points of law
- Applications for permission to appeal
Where no statutory right of appeal exists, we advise on:
- Judicial Review proceedings
- Fresh Human Rights claims
- Further Submissions
- Applications to revoke Deportation Orders
- Urgent applications and interim relief
Every appeal is prepared thoroughly with a clear legal strategy designed to maximise the prospects of success.
Cross-Border Immigration Expertise
As an international law firm with offices in London and Warsaw, we regularly advise clients whose immigration matters involve more than one jurisdiction.
We frequently assist:
- EU nationals
- Business owners
- Skilled workers
- Investors
- International families
- Foreign national offenders
- Professionals relocating to or from the UK
- Companies employing overseas workers
Our international experience enables us to provide practical legal solutions where immigration, criminal, family and commercial issues overlap.
Why Choose AM International Solicitors?
- Specialist immigration and deportation solicitors
- Extensive experience in complex deportation and removal cases
- Representation before the First-tier and Upper Tribunals
- Expertise in Judicial Review proceedings
- Cross-border legal knowledge
- London and Warsaw offices
- Advice in English and Polish
- Strategic representation tailored to each client’s circumstances
- Professional, responsive and client-focused service
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Depending on your circumstances, you may have a statutory right of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal or other legal remedies, including Judicial Review or Human Rights representations.
Yes. Administrative removal decisions may often be challenged depending on the facts of your case and your immigration history.
Yes. Strong family and private life rights under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights may provide grounds to challenge deportation or removal.
In certain circumstances it may be possible to apply for the revocation of a Deportation Order or seek permission to re-enter the UK. Each case depends on its individual circumstances.
Immediately. Deportation and removal cases are subject to strict legal deadlines. Early legal advice often has a significant impact on the outcome of your case.
Contact AM International Solicitors
If you or a member of your family is facing deportation, removal or immigration detention, contact AM International Solicitors without delay.
Our experienced immigration solicitors will assess your circumstances, explain your legal options and provide strategic representation before the Home Office, the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal and the higher courts where necessary.
We are committed to protecting your rights, your family and your future in the United Kingdom.