At 1 Step Ahead Immigration Services, we are committed to providing expert, affordable legal advice and representation for individuals, families, and businesses navigating what can be a complex and time consuming UK immigration and nationality system.
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Jane Mendes
Best price and service one could wish for in dealing with Immigration matters. Ankunda was very quick in responding and scheduling a first meeting to understand my specific requirements. We paid a consultation fee and talked for over 1hr about the multi- possibilities of a child VISA application to join a family member in the UK. He is very knowledgeable, professional and inspires trust. Definetely recommend his immigration services. More...
What do you love most about your job?
Bringing clients more certainty about their future plans or overcoming historic obstacles.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have always been driven by a genuine desire to help people, solve problems, and address unanswered questions. The foundation of 1 Step Ahead Immigration Services is built on these values. As the business grows, I aim to foster a culture of informed discretion, useful support, and professional excellence. I believe in providing high-quality advice and guidance underpinned by sound business practices and integrity, even in moments unseen. I am proud to be a Living Wage employer, reflecting my commitment to fairness and respect for all.
Why should our clients choose you?
Clients often comment on the attention to detail and care we provide in our services. If you send us something, we will read it and get back to you.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Can provide online or in-person appointments at our City Centre office.
Unlock Global Talent: Expert Sponsor Licence and Skilled Worker Services for UK Employers
Are you a UK based business or organisation seeking to tap into the global talent pool?
Look no further! Our specialist services facilitate the sponsorship of international employees ensuring compliance with Home Office regulations.
By partnering with us, you can confidently navigate the complexities of a sponsor licence, freeing up valuable resources to focus on your core business and driving business growth.
Summary of services: Sponsor licence applications, Skilled worker applications, Sponsor licence management, Sponsor licence compliance.
Reuniting Families, Respecting Human Rights: Expert Family & Private Life Visa Services
Our specialist services cater to individuals or families who wish to enter, extend their stay, or secure indefinite leave to remain in the UK. We can support partner, children, parents and adult dependent relative applications.
By entrusting us with your Family or Private Life applications, you can rest assured that your application will be handled with sensitivity and a deep understanding of the complexities involved.
Our goal is to ensure that your family and private life rights are respected, whilst ensuring compliance with UK immigration rules and other relevant legislation.
UK Ancestry Visas: Unlocking Opportunities for Commonwealth Citizens
As a Commonwealth citizen with a grandparent born in the UK, you may be eligible for a UK Ancestry Visa, a route to settlement that enables you to work in the UK.
Our services will guide you through the application process, ensuring you meet the necessary requirements and take advantage of this unique opportunity.
British Citizenship: Navigating the Path to Nationality
With six main types of citizenship and many possible ways ways to qualify including by decent, automatic acquisition, registration, and naturalisation, our services can ensure you explore all available avenues.
Our services include the recent legislative changes have introduced new pathways which may be applicable if you can demonstrate Historical legislative unfairness or were a child born outside the UK before 1983 to a British mother, an act or omission of a public authority or other exceptional circumstances and/or discrimination.
Challenging Refusals: Support for a Second Chance
Refusals are an unfortunate reality in immigration and nationality law, but they don't have to be the end of the road.
Our regulated service, operating at OISC Level 2 for immigration matters, allows us to manage complex cases and provide expert advice on merits.
We'll thoroughly review your situation, identify errors or misunderstandings, and advise the best course of action, including potential appeals.
European Nationals & Family Members: Securing Your Right to Stay
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) offers EEA nationals who were living in the UK before the end of December 2020 a chance to secure their right to stay.
Family members can also apply using the EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit, allowing them to join or accompany a close family member who is a UK, Northern Ireland, or EEA citizen.
With constantly evolving immigration laws, an initial consultation with us will help identify the best immigration path for you or your family members, ensuring you can continue living in the UK.
Applied to the scheme late? We can advise you on your options.
Other Human Rights Visas: Protecting Your Rights and Best Interests
Our services extend to:
Windrush and other Commonwealth Citizens, Immigration concessionary routes, Victims of domestic violence, Victims of modern slavery, Discretionary leave to remain, Challenging deportation or removal decisions, Other human rights applications not covered by specified routes within the immigration rules.
Visitor Visas
Are you seeking to visit the UK for a short period? Our services cater to individuals wishing to visit family, attend conferences, explore tourism opportunities, or address medical needs.
If you've been refused, book a consultation with us to improve the merits of your application and increase your chances of success.
Other Work Visas: Unlocking Opportunities for Global Talent
We offer expert guidance on various work visas, including:
High Potential Individual (HPI) Visas, Graduate Visas and
other Work or Business Visas, covering Creative Workers, Start-Up and Innovator Visas, Charity and Religious Worker Visas and Global Talent Visas.
