LEADING UK
IMMIGRATION
LAWYERS

QC Immigration is an award-winning immigration law firm that has been established for over 12 years and has helped thousands of clients from across the world.

We specialise in UK Visa and Citizenship matters, providing full legal representation and strategic advice to businesses, families and private individuals.

We realize that immigration and visa applications can be a stressful time for people. Our goal is to make the process as easy as possible for our clients. To help give you an idea of how we work, below we have outlined a typical timeline of events.

Experts who make the difference

Qiyin Chuah
Qiyin Chuah

Founder & Principal

Qiyin is a recognised industry expert with nearly two decades of legal experience.

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Qiyin Chuah

Founder & Principal

Our clients say:

Qiyin and her team has demonstrated outstanding professionalism, honesty, and expertise..”

QC Immigration took care of everything and she’s my lawyer for life.”

She is incredibly knowledgeable and really cares about her clients.”

Foreign Languages:

Mandarin & Malay

Qiyin is a globally-recognised immigration law expert:
  • Hong Kong iMoney Magazine interview on Business Immigration from High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), 2016
  • ITV News interview about the Tier 2 Work Visa quota and NHS staff shortages, 2018
  • The LegalTech Book: The Legal Technology Handbook for Investors, Entrepreneurs and FinTech Visionaries on the subject of ‘Humanise with Lawtech Lawyering’ (publisher: Wiley, 2020)
  • Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK National cohort alumni, 2021

Qiyin is an industry expert with more than 15 years of legal experience. She graduated from the University of Manchester with an LL.B (Hons) in Law and an LLM in International Business Law. As a highly-skilled migrant herself, Qiyin fully understands the complicated circumstances and high expectations of our clients. She has proven victories in defending our clients’ businesses, children’s best interests, women’s rights, LGBT rights and challenging Home Office refusals. Our returning clients typically stay with us for over 6 years from obtaining their very first visa until British citizenship. Qiyin regularly provides mentoring, training and supervision to other lawyers in their pursuit for similar successes.

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Ninder Jhita
Ninder Jhita

Senior Associate

Ninder has nearly 20 years’ global experience on thousands of Visa and Citizenship cases.

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Ninder Jhita

Senior Associate

Foreign language:

Punjabi

Ninder has practised Immigration Law on thousands of cases for nearly two decades. She has worked in China, India, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh and the UK, with experience from the both the public and private sectors. She worked as an Entry Clearance Officer for UK Immigration and Visas making decisions across all Visa categories including Visits, Settlement and Points-based System applications. She has brought this wealth of experience into the private sector where she has held a variety of positions including managing her own Immigration Department.

Ninder spends time in Dubai advising our international clients. She has a proven track record of success with Sponsor Licence applications, Global Talent Visa and Creative Worker applications from world renowned artists in the Entertainment Industry. She has been commended for providing exceptional service with integrity and professionalism.

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Sara Martínez Pino
Sara Martínez Pino

Associate

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Sara Martínez Pino

Associate

Foreign languages: Spanish, French

With nearly a decade practising Immigration Law, Sara has completed thousands of successful cases, specialising in all types of Family and Private matters, EU Settlement Scheme, Visit visas, UK Ancestry, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Long Residency, Naturalisation and Registration applications. Besides an impeccable success rate, she has successfully challenged erroneous UKVI refusals. As a highly-experienced immigration expert, Sara is always sensitive to the client’s needs, and takes every case with a keen eye in order to determine a clear course of action to achieve the best possible results. Sara is always seen as reliable and trustworthy, with client appreciating her professional yet personable approach.

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Ligia Wylaz
Ligia Wylaz

Associate

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Ligia Wylaz

Associate

Foreign languages: Polish

Ligia has 10 years of proven success in all corporate and private Immigration matters. Ligia is proactive in delivering timely, efficient and accurate advice and support to clients, while being practical and assertive in bringing positive results to complex cases.

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Rakesh Patel
Rakesh Patel

Paralegal

Rakesh is a first class law graduate who has been actively involved in Pro Bono work.

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Rakesh Patel

Paralegal

Gujarati & British Sign Language

Rakesh gained a First-Class Honours at the University of Essex, followed with a Distinction in Master of Science in Law, Business and Management at the University of Law.

He volunteered at Citizens Advice and Prisoners’ Advice Service organisations and law firms, besides contributing at various pro-bono clinics including the Human Rights Centre Clinic.

Rakesh has been recognised for his commitment towards clients experiencing a range of legal difficulties. He has received positive client feedback for providing an excellent and outstanding service.

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Hafsah Awan
Hafsah Awan

Associate

Hafsah has vast experience in all private and corporate immigration matters.

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Hafsah Awan

Associate

Our clients say:

“Hafsah is an amazing lawyer, she is extremely professional, she truly cares, and gives great advise to ensure all goes smoothly. My entire process with Hafsah went really well, and we successfully got our Start-up visas to the UK, many thanks to Hafsah for her great efforts.”

“Hafsah dealt with the application thoroughly and professionally. It was immediately clear that she was very experienced and knew the area inside out. Every single question I had she answered promptly and with patience and clarity. At each step of the process, I felt in safe hands and her work has just enabled me to obtain ILR status. I strongly recommend QC Immigration and Hafsah, in particular, for anybody looking for an immigration lawyer.”

“Thanks to the competence, professionalism and experience of Hafsah, who followed my case from the very beginning, the outcome was positive. I must also thank Hafsah for the speed and courtesy in responding to all my requests and clarifications. Without any doubt I highly recommend using their services.”

Hafsah has a solid track record in helping businesses with their Sponsor Licence applications, Work and Transfer visas. She has proven successes in Family Visas, Indefinite Leave to Remain, British Citizenship, Appeals and Human Rights applications. She is a Law and Business graduate from the University of Kingston with diverse legal experience.

Hafsah is often commended for her exceptionally strategic and professional approach when guiding clients through complicated circumstances, providing swift and positive outcomes consistently.

Foreign Languages:

Urdu, Hindi & Punjabi

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Marianna Makrygiannaki
Marianna Makrygiannaki

Associate

Marianna’s lifelong passion for immigration law is reflected in her solid track record of success and client dedication.

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Marianna Makrygiannaki

Associate

Our clients say:

"We have been dealing with Marianna, and have found her to be extremely professional, knowledgeable and personable.”

"Marianna was my main point of contact and she was kind, prompt and very efficient.”

"You have made the process very simple and hassle-free.”

Foreign Languages:

Greek, Spanish & German

Marianna is a recognised immigration law specialist:
  • ERT3 Greek TV: Perimetros news interview on Life in the UK post-Brexit , 2021

Marianna has maintained exceptional successes in EU Settlement Scheme, Family Visas, Business Visas, Indefinite Leave to Remain, British Citizenship applications and more. She graduated with a Masters from Queen Mary University, achieving a Distinction in European Immigration Law. Marianna is active in Pro-bono work, such as helping vulnerable individuals access housing and benefits that they are legally entitled to. She volunteers at an organisation promoting the legal protection of refugees globally. Clients often rave about their positive relationship and experiences from working with Marianna.

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