Specialist Legal Support for Asylum Seekers and Individuals Without Valid Leave to Remain
Asylum and Overstayers – Protecting Your Rights, Securing Your Future in the UK
Comprehensive Legal Support from London’s Leading Solicitors
If you are facing persecution in your home country or have overstayed your UK visa, you may still have options under UK immigration law. The legal routes for asylum and regularising status as an overstayer are complex and sensitive — requiring both legal precision and compassionate support.
At Right Law Solicitors, we provide specialist legal representation for asylum seekers and those who may be undocumented or out of legal status in the UK. Whether you are claiming asylum, applying under human rights grounds, or seeking to avoid removal, we will stand by your side with honesty, integrity, and legal expertise.
Asylum Claims in the UK
You may be eligible to claim asylum if you fear persecution in your country of origin due to:
- Religion or belief
- Sexual orientation or gender identity
- Political opinion
- Race, nationality, or ethnicity
- Membership in a particular social group
To succeed, you must demonstrate that:
- You are unable to return home because of serious risk of harm
- Your fear is well-founded and specific
- The state is unable or unwilling to protect you
- Internal relocation is not a viable alternative
We provide confidential, trauma-informed legal advice throughout the asylum process.
Support for Overstayers in the UK
An overstayer is someone who remains in the UK after their visa or leave has expired. While this is a breach of immigration law, you may still qualify for:
- Private life applications (under 20-year rule)
- Article 8 family and human rights claims
- Leave to remain based on children or long residence
- Exceptional compassionate circumstances (e.g., medical)
- Applications as a spouse or partner of a British citizen
- Asylum-based protection if new risks emerge after visa expiry
We work with clients in urgent, high-risk, or vulnerable circumstances and prepare cases with meticulous care.
How We Help
Asylum Claims & Screening Preparation
We prepare statements, evidence, and accompany you to interviews
Overstayer Regularisation Routes
We assess your private/family life, medical needs, or long residence to advise on legal options
Human Rights Applications & Fresh Claims
We prepare detailed legal submissions citing Article 3 and 8 ECHR grounds
Supporting Evidence Drafting
We collect statements, witness evidence, medical records, and country reports
Appeals & Judicial Review
We represent clients at First-tier Tribunals and in Upper Tribunal appeals, including urgent cases
Our Pricing
| Service | Fixed Fee (Excl. VAT) |
| Asylum Application (Initial) | £1,800 |
| Asylum Fresh Claim or Further Submissions | £1,200 |
| Overstayer Human Rights Application | £1,250 |
| Private Life / 20-Year Rule Application | £1,200 |
| Spouse Application as Overstayer | £1,400 |
| Appeal (First-tier Tribunal) | From £1,200 |
| Judicial Review (Permission Stage) | From £1,800 |
Initial consultation: £100 (deductible if you proceed)
Legal Aid may be available for certain asylum cases (check eligibility)
Key Stages and Timeline
For Asylum Applicants:
- Initial Screening & Legal Advice → 1–3 working days
- Asylum Registration & Screening Interview → Scheduled by the Home Office
- Substantive Interview Preparation → We help draft your statement and gather country evidence
- Decision from the Home Office → May take weeks to months; temporary support available
- Appeal (if refused) → We represent you at tribunal hearings
For Overstayers:
- Eligibility Review & Route Planning → Based on private life, family, or compassionate grounds
- Application Submission & Document Upload → Includes full legal grounds and supporting evidence
- Home Office Decision → 8–16 weeks typical; longer in complex cases