Business Details
32 Years
experience
Expert Immigration Lawyers in Birmingham
Established over three decades ago, J M Wilson Solicitors has built an unparalleled reputation in immigration and asylum law. Our team of accredited specialists brings together more than 100 years of collective experience, handling cases from routine applications to complex matters reaching the European Court of Human Rights. We combine rigorous legal analysis with compassionate client support, ensuring every case receives both technical expertise and personal attention. Our multi-award-winning practice, including recognition as Birmingham Law Society's Law Firm of the Year, reflects our commitment to excellence.Supervised by Director Sanjeev Sharma, our collaborative approach maximises the strengths of each team member. We maintain transparency through clear communication channels and documented processes, while our regulatory compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority guarantees professional standards. Client testimonials consistently highlight our responsiveness, with team members like Rukeya Begum and Lakhbir Sanghera receiving specific praise for their dedication. Our track record in high-profile cases demonstrates our capability to tackle even the most challenging immigration matters.
Services
Spouse Visas
Immigration Appeals
Deportation Cases
British Citizenship
Work Permits
Family Reunification
Asylum Claims
EEA Applications
Human Rights Claims
Business Immigration
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have been serving clients for over 30 years with immigration law expertise
- Our team possesses 100+ years of combined legal experience
- Award-winning practice recognised by Birmingham Law Society
- We handle cases from routine applications to European Court of Human Rights appeals
- All cases receive team-based analysis under director supervision
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Highly professional
Excellent communication
Successful visa approval
Dedicated support
Knowledgeable team
Services
Spouse Visa Applications
We specialise in spouse and partner visa applications, guiding clients through the complex Home Office requirements. Our service includes document assessment, application preparation, and legal representation for both initial applications and appeals. With extensive experience in family immigration law, we ensure all submissions meet the strict evidential requirements while highlighting the genuine nature of relationships.
Immigration Appeals
Our team represents clients in all immigration appeal cases, from First Tier Tribunal to Supreme Court levels. We provide comprehensive case analysis, prepare detailed legal arguments, and offer courtroom representation with barrister support when required. With proven success in overturning visa refusals, we focus on building robust cases that address the specific grounds for appeal.
British Citizenship
We assist clients with British citizenship applications, including naturalisation and registration routes. Our service covers eligibility assessment, document preparation, and submission of comprehensive applications that meet the strict Home Office criteria. We provide expert guidance on residency requirements, good character assessments, and language proficiency standards required for successful applications.
Deportation Cases
Our specialists handle deportation and removal cases with urgency and precision. We prepare detailed submissions challenging deportation orders, focusing on family ties, human rights considerations, and proportionality arguments. With experience in both pre-departure challenges and post-decision appeals, we work closely with clients to develop effective legal strategies to prevent removal from the UK.
Asylum Claims
We provide comprehensive support for asylum applications and appeals, including fresh claims and judicial reviews. Our approach combines thorough case analysis with compassionate support, ensuring clients' stories are presented effectively. We assist with all stages from initial application through to tribunal hearings, working to protect vulnerable individuals seeking refuge in the UK.
People
Sanjeev K Sharma
Director, Immigration & Human Rights Solicitor
With over 30 years' experience, Sanjeev leads our immigration team as an accredited supervisor. He specialises in complex asylum cases and high court litigation, maintaining membership in the Immigration & Asylum Accredited Scheme at supervisor level.
Rukeya Begum
Director, Immigration Solicitor
An accredited Level 2 Senior Caseworker, Rukeya specialises in family immigration and human rights cases. She has successfully handled numerous spouse visa applications and complex entry clearance matters for clients across the UK.
Lakhbir Sanghera
Associate Solicitor
As Head of Commercial Immigration, Lakhbir focuses on business visa applications and employer sponsorships. Her expertise includes Tier 2 work permits and corporate immigration compliance matters for UK businesses.
James M Wilson
Director
A founding partner with extensive experience in immigration law, James oversees our strategic direction while maintaining active involvement in complex case work and client consultations.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialise in?
We specialise in all areas of UK immigration law including visas, asylum, deportation, citizenship, and business immigration. Our team handles both routine applications and complex cases reaching the European Court of Human Rights.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our team has over 100 years' combined experience in immigration law, with individual members accredited by the Immigration & Asylum Accredited Scheme at supervisor level. We've been practising since 1994.
Can you handle urgent immigration cases?
Yes, we prioritise urgent matters and offer same-day consultations. Our team has successfully managed expedited applications for clients facing imminent deportation or critical visa deadlines.
What are your success rates?
While we can't guarantee outcomes, our track record includes numerous successful appeals and complex case resolutions. Client testimonials highlight our effectiveness in challenging visa refusals and deportation orders.
How do you charge for immigration services?
We offer transparent pricing with detailed cost breakdowns. Fees vary by case complexity, with standard spouse visa applications starting from £1,052.20 plus official fees.
Do you offer legal aid?
We provide free initial consultations and advice surgeries. While we don't offer pro bono services, we work with clients to create manageable payment plans for complex cases requiring extended representation.
Reviews (6)
Ashjan Ajour
Jan 13, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Great service and reliable people. We appreciate their services to us as we found them responsive and professional. They put great effort and extra time to provide high quality services.
Great service and reliable people. We appreciate their services to us as we found them responsive and professional. They put great effort and extra time to provide high quality services.
Taiwo Ogunrinde
Jan 13, 2022
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Were grateful to Sanjeev Sharma and his office for their consistent hard work on our immigration case. Our lawyer, Sanjeev Sharma at the J M Wilson Solicitors was very approachable, easy to communicate with and knowledgeable on immigration matters. He is thoughtful on how hard the journey can be on individuals, and he gave the needed support and encouragement whenever we felt hopeless about our case. We highly recommend Sanjeev Sharma if anyone is looking for a good lawyer to handle their immigration matter. Thank you, Sanjeev.
Mafor Eunice
Dec 26, 2021
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Many thanks to J M Wilson Solicitors and a special thanks to Ms Lakhbir Sanghera Who helped me to win my case. My case was dealt with by Ms Sanghera and am very happy on how she handled my Asylum case. She responded promptly and explained everything in detail, she answered all my enquiries completely and was very patient with me. She made sure we have all paperwork in place on time. She will double checked the validity of the said paperwork and will guide me on every step of the way and answering any questions we had. I will for sure use them again for any needs and I will recommend them to
Daniel Maduk
Dec 25, 2021
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The UK asylum matters become easiest only when you meet the right solicitors. I can highly recommend J.M Wilson Solicitors to asylum seekers, who need to get the quickest positive asylum decision within expected time. The solicitors have wide range of experiences to deal with Home Office and are very kind to their clients, responsible in handling complicated immigration and general stressful asylum issues.
Nathanael Mbalilaki
Nov 29, 2021
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I can not thank enough to all of them for their services they did to me and my son. The receptionists are so amazing and so kind, I have been struggling with my case of getting my Settlement visa and they were there for me. I want to give my many thanks to MR SANJEEV who was dealing with my case, he is so professional solicitor whom I have never known, he is very kind with magic heart, he listened and give advises all the time, he was making sure I don't give up on my case no matter how I was feeling to give up, he has got a pure heart ever. He stands with me until the end we received our settlement
Hikmatullah Nasire
Nov 14, 2021
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Thank you very much JM Wilson Solicitors specifically from Lakhbir Sanghera Solicitor. To be honest She has well experience on her field and a clever person. She is responding to her clients contacts quickly rather than other solicitors. We have good experience from this company. I really recommend JM Wilson Solicitors to everybody who needs immigration services.
