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Immigration & Asylum Solicitors
in Glasgow

Norman Lawson & Co. are specialist immigration and asylum solicitors in Glasgow city centre. We provide expert legal representation for asylum claims, UK visa applications, immigration appeals, ILR, British citizenship, deportation defence, and judicial review. Legal aid and private clients welcome.

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20+
Years of Experience
1000+
Clients Represented
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Practice Areas
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Clients Worldwide
Regulated by the Law Society of Scotland Registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board Legal Aid & Private Clients Welcome All Nationalities Served — Multilingual Support

Comprehensive Immigration & Asylum Law Services

Our Immigration Services

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Asylum Claims & Refugee Status

Expert representation at every stage of the asylum process — interviews, appeals and beyond. Legal aid available.

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Visa Refusal Glasgow

Visa refused? Administrative review, appeal rights and fresh applications for all UK visa types.

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Visa Extension Glasgow

Leave to remain extensions — FLR(M), FLR(FP), ILR, Skilled Worker and all other routes.

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Asylum Refusal

Refused asylum? Advice on appeal rights, fresh claims and judicial review. Contact us urgently.

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Appeal Refusal

FTT appeal dismissed? Upper Tribunal error of law grounds and further options.

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Judicial Review

Challenging unlawful Home Office decisions — PAP letters, paragraph 353 fresh claims.

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EU Settlement Scheme

EUSS applications, refusal appeals and complex document discrepancy cases.

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Legal Aid Immigration

Legal aid contracts held for asylum and immigration cases. Free eligibility assessment.

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ILR & British Citizenship

Indefinite leave to remain, naturalisation and citizenship applications handled in full.

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Full Range of UK Immigration Law

From asylum claims to visa applications, deportation defence to judicial review — our Glasgow immigration solicitors handle every aspect of UK immigration law.

  • Asylum Claims & Refugee Status
  • UK Visa Applications (all categories)
  • Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
  • British Citizenship & Naturalisation
  • First-tier Tribunal Appeals
  • Upper Tribunal Appeals — Error of Law
  • Judicial Review of Home Office Decisions
  • EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • Deportation Defence & Article 8 ECHR
  • Detention & Bail Applications
  • Fresh Claims & Further Submissions (Para 353)
  • Visa Refusal Glasgow — All Types
  • Visa Extension Glasgow — All Routes
  • Legal Aid Immigration Glasgow

Legal Aid Available

We hold a legal aid contract for immigration and asylum matters. Many asylum seekers and immigration clients qualify regardless of income. We assess eligibility at your first consultation — free of charge.

⚠️ Time Limits Apply. Immigration appeals typically must be lodged within 14 days of a refusal. Judicial review within three months. If you have received any refusal, contact us immediately.

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The Asylum Process in the United Kingdom

Understanding the Process

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Initial Claim

You can claim asylum at a UK port of entry or in-country with the Home Office. You must claim as soon as possible after arriving in the UK.

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Screening Interview

The Home Office conducts an initial screening interview to gather basic information about your journey, identity and reasons for seeking asylum.

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Substantive Interview

You explain your asylum claim in detail — demonstrating persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or social group membership. Legal representation is crucial.

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Home Office Decision

The Home Office approves or refuses your claim. If refused, you have the right to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal within strict time limits.

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First-tier Appeal

If refused, your solicitor presents your appeal and argues why the Home Office decision is wrong. The tribunal makes a binding decision.

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Upper Tribunal (if needed)

If the FTT decision contains an error of law, you can seek permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal.

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Refugee Status Granted

If approved at any stage, you are granted Refugee Status — the right to remain, work, study and bring family members to the UK.

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Path to ILR & Citizenship

After five years as a refugee, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain and subsequently British citizenship.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

An asylum seeker is someone whose claim is being processed. If the Home Office grants the claim, they become a refugee — typically granted five years Refugee Status, after which ILR can be applied for.
If your claim has been pending for 12 months with no refusal at first instance, you may apply for permission to work in certain occupations. Seek specific legal advice on your eligibility.
You may have the right to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal within 14 days. See our dedicated Visa Refusal Glasgow page for full options.
Yes. We regularly represent clients detained by Immigration Enforcement. We handle urgent bail applications and advise on your rights in detention.
Timescales vary significantly. An initial decision can take months to over a year. We keep you informed and work to resolve cases as efficiently as possible.

Speak to an Immigration Solicitor in Glasgow Today

Whether you need urgent asylum advice, help with a UK visa application, or representation at an immigration tribunal — we offer a free initial enquiry. No obligation.

Book a Free Consultation 0141 275 4844