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“The team at Arona St James is absolutely fantastic. They have managed my immigration cases on two occasions now, both in 2023 and 2026. Laila was so attentive to detail in managing our case, which is perhaps not the most conventional. She worked through everything in a clear and informative approach - something you really appreciate when you're stressed and under pressure. Arona gives solid and pragmatic advice that not only reflects the shifting world that UK immigration is facing but will always offer her advice in a manner that is best for the applicant. If you are looking for a team that provides results, honest and realistic advice, as well as clear communicative processes, Arona and Laila are the perfect team. 100% recommended.”

“I have been Arone’s and Laila’s client for over 15 years, as a family we are grateful for their service. I can’t recommend my solicitor highly enough. Laila handled my husband’s visa application with professionalism, care, and incredible attention to detail from start to finish. What could have been a stressful and overwhelming process felt smooth and well-managed thanks to Laila’s clear guidance and constant communication. She took the time to explain every step, answered all our questions promptly, and made sure all documents were perfectly prepared before submission. Her expertise and reassurance gave us real confidence throughout. Thanks to Laila’s hard work and dedication, my husband’s Indefinite Live to Remain was successfully approved, and we are so grateful. If you’re looking for someone reliable, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive, I would absolutely recommend Arona's and Laila’s service.”

“Absolutely phenomenal five-star team here at Arona St James. I came in for advice specifically on LGBTQ+ immigration, and was told that I had an incredibly difficult case. Against all odds, Arona and Gwan pulled through. They saved me and gave me a future that I now look forward to. Arona treated my case with the upmost care and respect. She never sugarcoated things - being honest and realistic the whole way through. She was very firm and strategic in her advice, making sure that I was being pushed to fight for my own future. I could tell the many years of specialist experience and success that Arona has had by the way she worked and advised me. Gwan was very professional and organised. She helped Arona to compile, collate and review my mountain of documents and evidence that I had - a truly monumental task. But she handled with ease and speed. They both kept an open line of communication and were very clear on what to do every step of the way. I have had previous lawyers before, but Arona is the only one where I truly felt seen and understood. Arona has been someone I can be open with my entire story and be trusted to do everything she can to help. I cannot be any more thankful and grateful for the future that they have now given me. They are the only lawyers I trust with my life from now on. If you are looking for a team that you can trust to fight for you to the bitter end - go for Arona St James.”

“I highly recommend Arona Sarwar an immigration solicitor from Arona St James for her expertise with my ILR case as a child dependent to a skilled worker especially as I am now an adult. We had to work with the firm about my dependency and explore the continuous residence carefully, the case worker guidance was looked at as this can change throughout the several months and a grant emerged. I was nervous as I could not travel at firm due to my studies and time out exceeded the period but was discounted in the end which settled my anxiety over a possible refusal. My case as you can see had a few complications, but the immigration solicitors understood how children under support of their parents don’t live independently for some time once they turn 18. Arona Sarwar insights helped us a lot through this process and I can now just enjoy being young again without what the news alarming me that my future is uncertain. I highly recommend this small female run law firm which to me is incredibly knowledgable, well established, and diverse. I highly recommend this law firm for skilled worker dependents ILR advice.”

“Arona St James have been incredibly helpful and professional throughout my case. Arona's legally rigorous and strategic work was instrumental in securing approval of the case from the Home Office, and I would recommend her as the Primary Solicitor for anyone needing assistance in their practice areas. She gave me instructions on evidence to collate, reviewed all evidence with precision and care, drafted very competent legal representations, and gave strategic opinions on all aspects of the case. Her years of experience in the field definitely made a difference on the outcome of my case. Additionally, Trainee Solicitor Gwan Choi was professional in her representations of the case and working under Arona's guidance. She executed her duties successfully and professionally. I felt heard throughout the process; they truly understood my priorities and delivered accordingly. They are one of London's best practices for immigration, partnership, asylum, and human rights cases. They are also particularly excellent with LGBTQ+ cases, and I would recommend them without hesitation”

“A trusted friend recommended Arona St James Solicitors, I had high hopes and they were exceeded. Meeting Arona, the head of immigration, She listened, triaged our complex post-Brexit case with care, and immediately provided a dedicated specialist immigration case worker. I truly don’t have enough words to describe the support the team gave me and my son, the team were incredible, always available when I had questions and concerns. They guided me through every step from my application to success: my son now has his pre-settled status and I am settled. This team is unique and they all have a genuine heart. They are an outstanding, brilliant law firm, with brilliant UK immigration solicitors. I will forever be grateful and would wholeheartedly recommend them.”

“I am extremely grateful to Laila Mahen from Arona St James solicitors for her outstanding work on my visa renewal application. She handled my case with professionalism, care, and excellent attention to detail. Throughout the process, she kept me well informed, answered all my questions patiently, and made sure every part of my application was completed correctly. Thanks to her expertise, my visa renewal was successful, and I genuinely appreciate the effort she put into achieving this result. I highly recommend Laila to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable solicitor. She truly did a fantastic job!”

“I had an outstanding experience with Arona, Maria, Gwan and the other solicitors at the firm. From start to finish, they were professional, supportive, friendly, and highly knowledgeable. From registration of Asylum to getting my status approved, they have a very diverse team; no matter where you are from, you can find the support you need. Thanks to their expertise, my case was successful, and the decision came through remarkably quickly. For example, they guided me through every step of my asylum process with patience and clarity, always responding promptly to my questions and concerns. Arona, Maria, and the team went above and beyond, providing advice and support throughout the substantive interview—something many solicitors don’t offer and cannot be replaced by ChatGPT. Meanwhile, they also helped me submit and gather evidence and coordinate with the Home Office, and their pricing and payment methods are also very friendly. I genuinely felt supported and confident throughout the process and highly recommend them to anyone seeking knowledgeable and compassionate legal advice.”

“As an LGBTQ+ asylum seeker, finding legal help was one of the hardest and scariest experiences of my life. From the beginning, Arona St James Solicitors stood out for two reasons: their legal expertise and their genuine compassion. They never treated me like paperwork. They treated me like a human being who wanted safety and a future. Arona assured me she could advocate for me, and she delivered beyond my hopes. Her team, including volunteer Maria, even worked over a weekend to prepare my case. I was especially proud to instruct a diverse, female-led firm that truly understands the struggles people face today. Their support and commitment gave me the chance to look forward to a safe future and contribute positively to society. Yesterday, my asylum was granted, and the relief is indescribable. I will always appreciate the dedication of Arona St James Solicitors, and I highly recommend them to anyone who needs strong, compassionate representation.”

“If I could give more stars, I would. Because I think that just 5 stars is not enough. Arona St James is the best Law firm ever. Arona and Gwan are the best Solicitors in London. When I first stated my application, me and my family was receiving bad advice from a solicitor who just cared about money and not best interest of client. She messed up our application. But thank God, I found Arona who handled my application with professionalism and treated me kindness and respect. I had a very complex application which needed to be handled sensitively, and Arona did that by discussing my case with the Home Office directly. She presented my case to the Home Office verbally and advocated on my behalf. I beleive this is the first a solicitor has done this as the Home office never speaks to solicitors directly. Arona looked into mine and my family’s application very carefully and identified the weak point. She advised on how to make the application strong and gather more relevant evidence. She was in touch with the whole time and responded to my messages, calls and emails within few minutes. She responded to me fast all the time on weekends, midnight and even Holidays. After my application was fully submitted, I needed a quick decision to be able to register for the SQE. The quicker I get decision, the quicker I qualify as a solicitor and can start working full time. Arona explained my situation to the Home Office and convinced them to send the decision fast. She did not let my one year to be wasted.”

“I had an amazing experience with Arona St James Solicitors. They supported me through my asylum process with professionalism, kindness and great attention to detail. The team took the time to understand my case and always made me feel heard and respected. Thanks to their hard work, my appeal was successful and I now finally feel safe. I’m so grateful to the entire team and highly recommend them to anyone needing help with immigration or asylum matters. Thank you so much, Arona St James! Best regards, NY”

“I initially talked to another solicitor and their advice almost caused me to be deported back to a muslim country where I would have my life at risk. But I talked to Arona and her team and she reassured me wholeheartedly that I have a winning chance for my asylum case since the info I shared with her were enough to file a legitimate and strong case for me to apply to the home office and go for the interviews confidently. Because of her and her team's efforts, as well as their deep understanding and knowledge of LGBT-oriented indivuals and the muslimic country as a whole, I never felt judged or misunderstood as her line of thinking always aligned with mine, allowing for us both to reach a great outcome from the mistakes of the first solicitor who initially misguided me. She and her team never cut any corners and I truly appreciate the fact they care, like a family as she likes to put it, and I tend to agree, because they are warm and welcoming people. So from the bottom of my heart, thanks Arona, Gwan, the reception team who took me in initially, and all the rest, you guys saved my life and for that, you deserve all that is good in the world. ~L. F.”

“I’ve used Arona St James over the years with Home Office applications however this time they supported me with challenges I was facing with HM Passport Office. Great service overall with fast email responses and a results-oriented approach. Highly recommended!”

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND the best lawyer I have ever dealt with Arona and Gwan have both been super in helping me and my husbands immigration matter, Arona was available anytime I needed to message or call her and her team has done a brilliant job in helping my partner with his smooth transition back to the UK I would highly recommend her she has been like a family to us putting our minds at ease in time of need! Excellent work from Arona st James solicitors!!!!”

“We had a great experience with Arona St. James Solicitors during my wife’s family visa application, which was ultimately successful. Our case was handled by Laila Mahen, who was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also consistently kind, patient, and clear throughout the entire process. We truly felt supported every step of the way and would definitely recommend their services to anyone navigating immigration matters.”

“The people of Arona St James Solicitors have recently helped us to achieve the unmarried partner visa and I have found their service to be very competent, friendly, communicative, human and motivating. Thank you for your work and help. Would definately recommend them further!”

“I approached Gwan from Arona St James Solicitors to help process a UK spouse Visa from Outside the UK (Mauritius) and was very happy with the result. Gwan was incredible, very professional and prompt in delivering the best service possible and getting the result. I would highly recommend Gwan and Arona St James services if you are in a similar situation.”

“I cannot recommend Arona St. James highly enough. She assisted my wife and me with our joint asylum application, navigating an incredibly complex and stressful process with skill and dedication. Despite the pressures and chaos being manufactured by the Home Office, Arona was a steady and supportive presence every step of the way. From the very start, we received quick replies, a clear plan of action, and consistent follow-up throughout the process. Her professionalism and expertise gave us the confidence we needed, even though we initially had very little understanding of the intricate legal issues involved in our case. Arona made us feel supported, listened to, and reassured during a time when we truly needed it. If you're dealing with a joint asylum application or any other complex immigration issue; I highly recommend reaching out to her. Her work speaks for itself, and writing a review like this is a small way to highlight the exceptional service she provides. Thank you, Arona, for helping us through one of the most challenging periods of our lives. You’ve made a real difference, and we are so grateful for your guidance and support.”

“I received first-class and outstanding people-centered service from Arona St James Solicitors. Arona and her team combine deep expertise with a soft, professional approach, making you feel supported every step of the way through your asylum case. It genuinely felt like having a family fighting for me, truly there for me in every sense. Their office is LGBT+ friendly, it is a safe and relaxed environment to discuss any aspect of the case. Arona won my case on the first attempt, and I cannot thank her and Gwan enough for giving me the chance to rebuild my life in the UK. If you're seeking dedicated, compassionate, and top-tier professionals, I truly recommend Arona St James Solicitors. All the very best to everyone going through their cases x”

“I recently used the checking-in service offered by Arona St James Solicitors for my British citizenship application, and I was thrilled with the results. Arona Sarwar checked my application for merit and eligibility, ensuring every detail was in order once I had provided all the necessary documents. One aspect that particularly stood out was her assistance with a challenging question about my marital status on the form. Despite the seemingly straightforward nature of the question, I was uncertain about how best to answer it to avoid any doubts from the Home Office agent reviewing my application. Arona provided me with two clear and simple sentence options to address this concern. I submitted my application on August 20th, 2024, and by October 7th, I received an email from UKVI confirming that my application had been successful. The entire process was efficient, and stress free, thanks to Arona’s guidance. This wasn't my 1st positive experience with Arona St James Solicitors. They also successfully assisted me with my settlement application in 2019, providing the same level of expertise. I wholeheartedly recommend the checking-in service provided by this firm.Their attention to detail and efficiency at untangling complex situations truly set them apart. If you are looking for reliable and efficient assistance with your immigration matters, look no further than Arona St James Solicitors. Thanks Arona for making this process easy and ensuring my success!”

“Hey everyone I got my visa and all was done as I was advised no let’s try this and see this time unlike other solicitors, I was Living in fear married with a child and just had given up. I ended up listening to the wrong people and following their advice and after speaking to a good friend they recommended Arona. She was quick to advice and I was not happy about returning home to apply she reassured me but I had heard such bad stories from others about going back home to apply for your immigration visa as a spouse to an EU who was not still settled so hesitated. I eventually plucked up the courage, as I had lost my heart in other solicitors, and followed the advice. Amazingly I just got granted I can come back to the UK and live my life with out fear and just be with my family and grow. All the time I wasted is there and part of my life but this is positive and done by the wonderful super hero solicitor Arona effortlessly. I felt supported as Arona and her team were just brillant. Highly recommend Arona St James solicitors to all those who are looking for a bespoke outstanding law firm with an experience in winning team of exceptional immigration solicitors based in London. I lived outside but it was still easy to connect.”

“Arona has been a fantastic support, providing great guidance through both a case for indefinite leave to remain, and a naturalisation one. In both cases her support, knowledge and especially her insider knowledge of the home office was a critical part in making the best case possible and in both instances our results were processed successfully and extremely quickly. Arona also treats us like people, not just cases, and that coupled with her expertise makes her an excellent choice for anyone looking for legal immigration help.”

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Arona St James Solicitors for my wife’s spouse visa application, and I cannot recommend their services highly enough. From start to finish, the professionalism and support I received were exceptional. Laila, who handled my case, was particularly outstanding. She provided clear guidance every step of the way, making a potentially stressful process much more manageable. Her attention to detail and thorough understanding of immigration law were evident, and her compassionate approach made me feel supported throughout. I also want to thank Arona, who first made contact with me and set the tone for the excellent service that followed. The entire team at Arona St James demonstrated a genuine commitment to their clients, balancing expertise with a human touch. I am incredibly grateful for their assistance and highly recommend their services to anyone navigating the visa process. Thank you, Arona St James, and especially Laila and Arona, for your invaluable help!”

“Arona St James Solicitors provided us with exceptional service in securing our visa. Laila Mahan was not only highly knowledgeable and efficient but also incredibly friendly and kind throughout the entire process. She made everything feel easy and stress-free, always taking the time to explain things clearly and with a personal touch. We are truly grateful for her support and highly recommend Laila and the team at Arona St James for their excellent immigration services!”

“Best solicitor around locally for immigration !!! I was so nervous and had been doing the rounds with lots of different solicitors giving me conflicting information as my Life in the uk test certificate had been lost. After meeting Arona and explaining my situation she was absolutely crystal clear on how to go about my case and I entrusted her with it. Needless to say I have received my application and am delighted. Thank you for all your support throughout. Arona you really was as professional and knowledgeable In my immigration matter.”

“I have known Arona Sarwar, Solicitor, for over 5 years, and she handles all my immigration affairs and other advice when I need it; she is supportive, highly knowledgeable and a very tactical solicitor. Her staff are friendly and also assist, so you feel supported by her team. I have just got my British Passport and now run a successful small business in London. I highly recommend those applying to seek her advice, as she is one of the best immigration solicitors out there and should be shouted about a lot more. I celebrate Arona St. James Solicitors as a firm enriched with diversity, my money goes to support the right business with huge expertise and will not be forgotten from my side, highly value this firm.”

“Arona has truly changed my life for the better and pushed for my case to be heard and taken seriously. I could have never asked for a better lawyer. I felt supported by her and her team every step of the way. Whenever I felt anxious, they were quick to reassure me that i am supported and have much experience with cases like mine. Through talks with UKVI, they were able to expedite a decision on my application. It is extremely rare to find an agency that would not only decide to work with LGBTQ+ identifying refugees in danger, but also offer thorough and CONSISTENT support, understanding and an environment where they feel safe. Thanks to Arona and her team, I got granted. I would recommend Arona St James solicitors to any LGBTQ+ identifying individuals/immigrants in danger who need the support of human rights lawyers.”

“We have known Arona for almost 4 years so professional and trustworthy. Recently she assisted me with renewing my visa she was so patient and helpful I got my BRP in less than 3 weeks. Highly recommend Arona and her team.”

“Michelle Fuller Arona and her staff were highly professional, it was client focused. I was kept up to date on every process of my application. I was also guided by the Home Office policies and procedure to ensure that my application was completed accordingly. The organisation is very efficient, organised and have a very strong knowledge base.They are easy to communicate with and are very prompt with their responses. I would highly recommend this firm to any one considering making an application to the Home Office. I am very happy and delighted with my outcome.”

“Laila Mahen of Arona St. James Solicitors We're so impressed by your ability to handle our immigration matter with efficiency and professionalism. Your work was exceptional. You went above and beyond, and your attention to detail really shows in the final result. We just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your expertise. Your knowledge and experience have been invaluable to us, and we're grateful for your service. Andrew & Abidemi.”

“Many thanks to Arona and Laila! Thanks to their dedication and help my husband and I will finally be able to close the gap after three and a half years long distance. You have helped to change our lives, and we are so very grateful. I met Arona in April this year for an initial consultation about whether we would be able to apply for a spousal visa (entry clearance). I was very nervous, and I didn’t know where to begin, and she talked me through my case and explained the process thoroughly. Arona has a wealth of experience and liaisons with the home office herself which was reassuring. She is personable, genuine and kind, and it was a welcome change to the lawyers I’ve come across before. She is honest and will tell you the truth about whether your visa application has a good chance of approval or whether you need to take additional steps before she can take on your case. Arona assured me that she would fight for our case, and I was able to get hold of her on the phone whenever I had questions. We proceeded with our application and Laila was assigned our case. She supported us through every step; best solicitor I have ever worked with! She is efficient, organised, knowledgable, and easy to talk to. Her communication is very prompt and I never had to wait more than a few hours for a reply via email. She even offered to help me through the application/ uploading documents in the office because I was finding the process overwhelming. When we had a problem with submitting the application online, she persevered until it went through. I can’t thank her enough, she did a brilliant job and was a pleasure to work with. Laila and Arona were a brilliant team, and we owe our successful outcome to them. They understand that immigration cases can be daunting with a lot of emotion attached to them, and they help you to feel at ease during a stressful process. They’ve helped us immensely, and we would definitely recommend their services. Thank you once again!”

“I honestly cant think of a better solicitor than Arona. At a time of fear where the UK Government was really turning away or denying many asylum, cases, Arona put her best foot forward for us, leading to a win in record time of slightly less than 2 years from when we applied to approval with various other milestones such as getting us a right to work after year 1 of a pending application. Arona always told us " I will fight and fight until we get a win because you must be protected". Not only was she extremely professional, Arona exercised a great sense of compassion and humanity through out the process. She cared about us as people and our well-being throughout the process. Its very clear that Arona doesnt just do her job for money-- she is very vested into the clients experience and ensuring above all that everyone's rights, especially human rights are respected and upheld. Arona was always available when we had questions--I dont re-call waiting more than just a couple of hours to receive a response from her. Arona clearly understands the law very well and has experience with home office so we were very prepared for all the interviews. The asylum process is extremely complex and I would really recommend using a solicitor, of course no other than Arona St James Solicitors. Thank you Arona for all you did, from the very bottom of our hearts. You are a star :)”

“I had the pleasure of meeting Laila at Arona St James Solicitors back in January when I visited their office to inquire about a spousal visa for my husband. From the very beginning, Laila impressed me with her professionalism and knowledge. She explained her role in the process and provided me with the necessary information regarding the costs involved. After our initial conversation with Laila, we were scheduled for a consultation with Arona herself. It was during this meeting that we discussed the complexities of our case, especially considering that my husband had been refused a visitors visa twice before. Despite the challenges, Arona offered us sound and honest advice, which immediately put us at ease. Feeling confident and comfortable with the expertise of Arona and her team, we decided to proceed with Arona St James Solicitors for our spousal visa application. Laila took charge of the process, and we submitted all the required documents and payments in mid-April. Today, on the 17th of July 2023, we received the fantastic news that our spousal visa has been accepted! We are absolutely overjoyed and immensely grateful to Laila and Arona St James Solicitors. Their dedication, attention to detail, and hard work made this dream a reality for us. Throughout the entire process, Laila demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional communication. Her guidance and support were invaluable, and she kept us informed every step of the way. We could not have asked for a better experience, and we owe our successful visa application to Laila's efforts. I highly recommend Arona St James Solicitors for their immigration services, and especially commend Laila for her outstanding work. If you are seeking expert immigration advice and a team that genuinely cares about your case, look no further than Arona St James Solicitors. They have helped us achieve a significant milestone in our lives, and we are eternally grateful. Thank you, Laila, for making our dream come true!”

“Arona and her team went above and beyond in helping me with my immigration matter. Arona is an exceptional lawyer and an even better human being.”

“Just successfully completed a Marriage Visitor visa. It's a very challenging, arduous and complex process. Trying to interpret what is required is difficult. I made a few mistakes and omissions. I'm sure I would not have been able to do this without Laila's direction,support and overview of the entire process. It was very helpful that she was avaliable to answer my telephone calls and make immediate replies to my email questions. I'm very happy with the service provided. So I shall continue with Arona St.James and engage Laila with the next stage of the process.”

“Incredible legal team, Arona is a miracle worker. She helped me deal with a very complicated asylum seeker's case. I've never seen a case go so smoothly and quickly and I deal with a lot of refugees. Her knowledge around the immigration system and her contacts at the home office are astounding, highly recommend her”

“My family have been clients of Arona for many years and we simply cannot recommend her services highly enough. Arona and Danisha have successfully assisted us with the most complex UK immigration process. Their knowledge and ability to achieve positive results is second to none. Thank you! Ilya”

“Arona and her team really worked so hard to get my application approved. She has been very supportive and extremely professional. Would recommend to those who are seeking asylum”

“Arona and her team did an outstanding job with my application. They are professional and work extremely quickly. They always answer your questions and provide reassurance when things can get complicated. Arona in particular is way ahead of other immigration lawyers and knows the nitty gritty and what is actually required to get a successful application through. HIGHLY recommend her for anyone requiring citizenship, ILR, spousal visas for immigrating to the UK.”

“Arona went the extra mile to support our complicated visa application even though we are based out of different territories. During the pandemic she dealt with our case very efficiently and was quick in her response. She knows her job really well and is very reliable when it comes to complicated matters. Highly recommended”

“Arona assisted us with our indefinite leave to remain, guiding us through the process which is not made very clear online, so it was a great help and in the end we achieved a great result!”

“5 year I tried to do a spouses visa for my wife with another lawyer we spent more than 4000 £. until Arona took our case she solve it in less than 5 month. Thank you very much Arona.”

“Arona and her colleagues are professionals, they handled my case professionally. My mother was ill during this covid-19 period, I needed help to go and see her where by my documents were with the home office. Arona and her colleagues helped me and turned my situation around and solved my problem for me. I am sincerely grateful. A big Thank you to Arona and her colleagues.”

“TOP Solicitors, BIG Thank you to laila and arona for all hard work , would highly recommend you to anyone who need help with applying for a Visa . THANK YOU ARONA AND YOUR LOVELY TEAM.”

“Not only is this a review it is also a BIG Thank You to Arona @ AronaStJames for all her hard work and the successful application for my husband's spouse visa in the uncertain time of this pandemic. I suffer from anxiety so I was always expressing my anxiousness and stress to Arona when she was already working so hard for me, but she always remained calm, polite and reassuring to me which was extremely comforting. Arona worked with me from beginning to end always explaining everything thoroughly and keeping me well informed. We had a difficult case as it was in the middle of the 1st outbreak of this pandemic but she worked hard and relentlessly and we recieved my husband's visa within 5weeks of applying, and 2weeks later he was here with me. I can whole heartedly say the Arona St James' fees are well worth the spend without a doubt, and I will 100% be using her services for the visa renewal and I now know next time I have nothing to be anxious about and will be able to relax. Both me and my husband are extremely greatful for everything Arona has done and we are so happy to finally be living together as a family. Kindest regards, J & M Aida”

“Highly recommended! Super nice and patient! For visa applicants who are struggling with massive forms and papers, they are incredibly helpful!”

“I know Arona for more than five years, and can say that she is an expert solicitor for immigration law. Arona is not just an expert and professional but also a good human being. The moment I stepped into her office in 2015 and talked to her, then I realised I am in a safe hand. After that, I never look for another solicitor. Arona showed empathy and worked on my case so professionally. No wonder she won my case and gave me a peace of mind. Recently she supported me for ILR application, and it has been successful. She helped me throughout my struggle and acknowledged my stress. I got inspiration from her work. If you are looking for an expert solicitor who is exceptionally professional and empathetic towards the clients, then I would definitely recommend Arona.”

“I have lived in the UK for over 10 years relied on other solicitors but this firm changed my life, worked hard during this pandemic to help me successfully win my case and I would always recommend this firm as brilliant set of solicitors to work with expertise is formidable and very outcome based. I had the head of the team Arona Sarwar and her caseworker Emma work together to secure my win. Highly recommend”

“I have known the solicitors at Arona st James for over 20 years they have been providing excellent legal service to their clients. I first went to Arona over 20 years ago and regularly send clients and it always a pleasure to drive all the way to London to meet with them. The experience I had with the company was outstanding and everyone I’ve sent have always said that they helped them when they said they could. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to my family and friends and if you want court of protection services family or immigration help they are leading the way. Super stars”

“To try and obtain a settlement visa during a Covid lockdown was going to be a challenge, but Arona and her team did just that. She had the patience, expertise and access to key people in order for my application to be processed quickly. She understood our urgency and explored every option wherever we needed it. We highly recommend her with great confidence.”

“Choosing Arona St. James to work on my case for asylum has been one of the best choices I’ve ever made in my life. I got in touch with them for the first time, being 22 years old. At that time, I had just finished my undergraduate degree and, even though I was planning to study a master’s degree for another year, I was very concerned about having to come back to Venezuela, my home country, once I finished my studies. At that point, going back to Venezuela would mean having to face the cruel political, social and economic crisis that the country faces today. Apart from this, being a gay man, I was at high risk of being discriminated against for my sexual orientation and even being victim of hate crimes, which are common in the country. From the very first meeting with Arona, I expressed all of my concerns and not only did she help me find viable solutions applicable to my legal status, but she also went above and beyond to assist me in every step of the process. Emma, who was assigned by Arona to help me with my case, was incredibly helpful and reliable, making sure all my questions were answered and guiding me whenever needed. Furthermore, Emma also accompanied me to all the meetings at the Home Office and stayed with me through the long waiting hours before my interviews. This not only gave me a strong confidence throughout the process but it also made me feel supported and cared for regardless of the uncertainty and fear of that comes with these types of applications. Now, I am happy to say that my asylum application has been successful and I got a very quick answer regardless of the pandemic. Undoubtedly, I believe this is partly attributed to the strong case that Arona and Emma helped me build for my application and the guidance they provided. They were always diligent and available, even through the Covid-19 quarantine period. This made the process of waiting much less daunting. I will always be thankful to Arona and Emma for all the support they’ve given me and for helping me to secure a stable future, in a country where I can pursue my goals regardless of my political opinion or sexual orientation.”

“Arona and her firm are fantastic. They helped me and my partner organise our papers for immigration efficiently and effectively so that all basis were covered for the application process. As a result my application for leave to remain went through without a problem. Not only that they are extremely professional whilst being totally empathetic at the same time. I couldn’t ask for anything more and I can’t think of anyone better for the Job. Excellent work A+.... Marcos & David”

“Thank You Arona St James Solicitors especially Laila for helping me with my wife's visa application. I would definitely use you again and would highly recommend you to anyone who needs help with applying for a visa.”

“Thank you Laila and Arona for your genuine and professional support throughout this stressful process of spouse visa application. with my continuous delays they still managed to process the application fast and efficient. I appreciate the attention and effort they have put for my husband's case. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is going through the same journey.”

“Excellent service from Arona St James Solicitors. I worked with Laila Mahen. She is a very professional and pleasant person, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. She was always readily available to discuss any queries. She represented me throughout my entire visa application journey. I've just received confirmation that my naturalisation application has been approved, bringing my five-year journey to a successful conclusion. This would not have been possible without Laila's invaluable support and assistance. Many thanks to Laila and Arona for everything. I would definitely recommend this solicitor to anyone with immigration issues!”

“All members of staff are courteous, kind, hard-working, effective and efficient. They take care and time with each person and always help/answer any questions to the highest standards. I always feel confident and taken care of at Arona St James Solicitors. They have helped us with a Partnership Visa, then the renewal two years later and finally my Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa. We already know that we will be back to gain UK citizenship with Arona St James Solicitors. We worked closely with Laila and Arona in the beginning and then progressively more with Laila over the years. We have only positive thoughts and feedback for both. Laila was always thorough, patient, polite and positive throughout the entire process. Thank you Arona St James Solicitors for being professional, helpful and putting our minds at ease. We will see you again!”

“Arona is the best i wil recommend..excellent service...A solicitor with a difference shes very good...i was so scared and she kept on re-assuring me on everything....when it comes to immigration issues u can trust her 100%...if you need a stay in UK then u should go to Arona..very friendly team,worth every dine...if she tells u its possible trust me it is..her professionalism is top notch...i will recommend her again and again to anyone...”

“100% Highly recommend Arona and her team; Specifically Laila. I’ve received the quickest service ever for a residence permit for my fiance and we received that within 2 days of applying for premium service. Arona and Laila explained everything in debt of what and won’t be needed for our case and were extremely helpful. If you want the right to live in the UK without any doubt ,definitely go to Arona St James.”

“Friendly. Approachable. Professional and Delivered. ...Made contact with Arona St James earlier on in the year. I have been dealing with Laila who has help with UK Spouse Visa for my Husband to join me in UK. The visa process is highly stressful however Laila eased the stress and took control of compiling our application and answering all my questions and I had lots. Reccomend this lovely firm to everyone and want to thank you for helping me bring my Husband home.”

“If you are looking for the best immigration solicitors in london this is the one Arona st james solicitors. Highly recommended. Thank you so much to arona and her team..”

“As an Egyptian who applied for asylum (international protection) in the UK I met with several immigration lawyers. They were helpful to me but the most helpful, and the person who had the most in-depth knowledge of both the conditions in Egypt and of my situation as a gay man was Arona Sarwar of Arona St James. She impressed me because she knew exactly what information was relevant to support my claim for international protection and she knew how to draft an effective personal statement and eliminate background information that was not relevant. I would therefore recommend her to anyone and especially to people from the Middle East who want a solicitor that has insightful and she is in my opinion, an outstanding solicitor who will guide you through this very difficult process. I got a distinction in my Master’s and I can’t wait to settle down in my career and build my home in the UK.”

“Arona St James Solicitors is the place to go for every LGBT couple facing challenges posed by complex and often unfair immigration system. The case involved applying for EEA family permit for me as an overstayer. I have been impressed by Arona's thoroughness, which is matched by a clarity that made everything understandable, despite the obvious complexity. I also acknowledge her ability to balance the utmost professionalism with a human touch, which reassured and sustained me and my husband throughout this challenging process. It goes without saying that we will unhesitatingly recommend Arona to anyone in a similar situation to us.”

“Look no further if it's all about immigration issues.Arona,Emma and all the entire Arona At James solicitors team are great and friendly experts. I am most grateful for all the endless hard work and support you have shown and given to my family.From Visas, indefinitely leave to remain and citizenship. I recommend Arona At. James solicitors 100% to everyone.God richly bless and your team..🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼”

“I went to Arona as a 6yr overstayer in the uk with my Eu partner when things seemed impossible(l had been with my partner for less than 6months when we approached Arona).The atmosphere at her office and the way we were received alone assured us we were at the right place. Arona and her team including Emma led us to register our marriage in the uk even when we had been told by others l will be detained if l try. She further made an EEA fm for me and also were accompanied by Emma to Liverpool when we were called for an interview by the Home office. Their professionalism made the whole process very straight forward. In less than 4months from when the application was made l have been granted a 5yr brp as an EEA family member with no stress. I would highly recommend Arona and her team for any immigration matter you might have.They are the best”

“Dear Arona and your lovely team We would like to send our never-ending thanks and gratitude to you and your team for confidently securing the grant of extension of leave for my children and I. Your wealth of experience and knowledge of the immigration law has put our minds at ease during the whole process - you know what we were going through and you made it personal to you and for that we truly are grateful. You felt for us and we are going to say it again - we will be forever in your debt. Even up to the point where we may no longer require your services, we are so lucky and glad that we have gained a friend in you and will always be in touch. Arona StJames Solicitors is definitely the best out there if you want a tailor-made, professional, committed and most importantly a caring service. Arona, thank you again! Superb 10-star service!!! XXXX”

“I had been here in 9years and fought to get international protection. I had 5 firms before I found Arona St James so I can compare the legal team here against others. From the outset firm had time for me, they listened to me, where I felt defeated and low they encouraged me to get to a happy place and then took my history. I felt supported that I could talk freely more to them which made the difference and I have no doubt this helped me secure my stay. This firm is incredibly knowledgeable and have years of experience within the field of immigration law and with dealing with a person’s case through to succession. A lot of the media talk about hostile environment faced by immigrants so having a strong law firm that supports you I think he is key when selecting your legal representative. The biggest step for me was first meeting with them and being told that they would act. I would encourage those who have strong cases and poor representation to go to Arona St James and you will find a brilliant Immigration Law firm, that will be honest and engaging with you. If they take on your case they will fight it like no other firm that I have dealt with in the past. They followed up on my immigration case, which had been stagnate for years at the Home Office, they accompanied me to my appointments and advised me throughout ( by phone, by email, and through our meetings) so I was confident handling myself more. They prepared my evidence for my hearing and instructed an exceptional barrister, again it was important that I felt relaxed around her, and from my initial meeting I knew she understood my plight, it was clear she had read the papers and fought my case. My solicitor Arona Sarwar is a powerful solicitor, when you meet her and work with her you know you are in safe hands, she is strategic and her legal expertise in this field is obvious, her presence is felt. Arona St James prepared my case for the hearing and for UKVI and this assisted my win. Without this firm I would not have secured my stay and I highly recommend them to all immigration clients.”

“I would like to say a big thank you to AronaStJames solicitors for being a great professional solicitor and acting on behalf of me for my immigration status. I was given professional advice from the start of my application and to the end of my application which was successful also because of these great and professional people which works @ AronaStJames solicitors ! I cannot find the words to describe how happy and satisfied I am with you guys! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Arona & Emma for representing my case , I will surely recommend to all my friends and people for any legal matter! AronaStJames you got my❤️”

“Back when I was first looking for lawyers to help me with my immigration case, I was met with a lot of disappointment and let down several times. It was a long and difficult search, and when other lawyers like Duncan Lewis failed to make any progress at all, I thankfully found Arona. From the first meeting where I explained my case, feeling very vulnerable and basically baring my soul, Arona was fully supportive professionally and with her heart. She really made it easy, and I am forever grateful for that. As a gay African man, Arona’s expertise in minority LGBT issues helped her empathise and really sort out my issues in exactly the right way. No other lawyer had shown such a clear understanding of my situation, or show me that they had the care or determination to take it on and win. My entire asylum seeker application process - from interview to being granted asylum - was expected to take months or even years, yet Arona got it done in 3 weeks. Throughout that process, and much more, she always showed grace, patience, and positivity. Years later I got in touch again, and she recently helped me get my indefinite stay as well, cementing her further as an essential pillar in my story and my success. Arona helped me get my life back, I’m forever grateful and would not hesitate to recommend her to anybody. Especially if you are BAME person and or LGBT, I cannot recommend her more highly, as these are issues personal to her and that she is hugely passionate about. I have been able to gain security in my life and have been working, studying and growing ever since. My life would have been in a very different place if it weren’t for the professionalism, efficiency, thoroughness and most of all heart of Arona and her team. Thank you so much.”

“I am a Polish National and my wife is a Vietnamese National. I work as an engineer in the UK. My now wife came to the UK and left voluntarily after she was not granted permission to marry in the UK. The Home Office felt she had mislead them in her visitor's visa application. Of course this was not true. However when you find your partner at the time being incarcerated and your fighting away it becomes difficult as you feel no one is listening to you. you read the news that the environment is hostile and we know we have been victims of this. The Home Office looks at paperwork and asserts what the person's intention is. My wife had come over on a visit and met me, and her former relationship that she wrote in her application was a new one and one that had not turned into a committed one. They did not believe how we met and refused us permission to marry. Needless to state this was a difficult and demotivating time in our lives, when you fall in love and you have a third person telling you that you have lied to them. We cannot erase this but can talk about how important it is to find the right support. My wife returned home. We married in Vietnam and she fell pregnant shortly afterwards. I am over the moon that we are expecting our first child, so bringing her back to the UK to me was important and time sensitive as I wanted the baby to be born in the UK. Arona Sarvar of Arona St James took over the visa application and relied upon EEA regulations. I would give her 5 stars and a golden star. Arona is a briliant and confident Immigration Solicitor. She worked on our case with her team. Our case because of my wife's return and the assertion she was dishonest was a difficult case. Arona and Emma her caseworker persevered. She and her team worked quickly and met timelines throughout. She kept her word and followed through on the case plan in timely fashion and my wife was granted her visa. The fact is Arona is competent and can win difficult cases by providing a strategic approach; such as ours and this is a simple fact. I travelled from Sheffield to London, and I will always come to London to instruct Arona St James for all future immigration applications. I recommend her with 100% of confidence you are in the best solicitors hands. I trust her with my wife's case and she has given my wife and me endless happiness. Jacek & Thi.”

“At first, I was hesitant to pursue my complicated case and felt that the odds were stacked up against me, Arona confidently cleared all my pre-conceived assumptions and my own personal fears which I had built up over the years through reading immigration forums, social media posts, government deportation propoganda, listening to friendly hearsay and the UK Border Force TV reality show ( I would specifically advice avoid watching this show if you are fighting an immigration case) I wouldn't have had the confidence to go ahead with my case if not for Arona and her team of handling my loved one and my case. Reassuring confidence, professionalism, and genuine care is how I would describe the style of Arona and her brilliant paralegal Laila for handling my case. Arona lifted me and my partner out of a life full of restrictions, misery and uncertainty and into hope and happiness..Arona is simply a LIFE CHANGER and haven't given this well deserved compliment lightly to any other professional or.... a friend, I am ever so grateful that true professionals like Arona exists in an otherwise crowded market of charlatans immigration solicitors.”

“I was recommended to Arona Sarwar of Arona St James.  I am from Yemen and worked all my adult life as a police officer in the Dubai Police Force.  I lost my job and my residency, whilst I came to visit my wife in the UK.  Recently I was awarded Humanitarian Protection thanks to Arona Sarwar, as it is unsafe for me to return to Yemen.  I am restarting my life with my family.  I am now in a safe place and away from harm’s way.  Yemen is a place of unrest and remains an unsafe country. This law firm has a great team of Immigration caseworkers who work long and hard on cases.  I was accompanied to all my interviews and represented.  I felt supported throughout and you noticed how determined Arona was to fight for me.  She ensured she got to know me, my family before finalising my arguments. Also my family were pleased with having her on board. I would recommend her to those who want an intelligent confident solicitor that just makes you feel she will not give up.  You know from the beginning she has the experience and will do what’s best for you.    I am protected and sleep well at night now.  My life has changed for the better. A big Thank you to everyone at Arona St James Solicitors”

“Exceptional service. I would highly recommend anyone who has immigration issues to use ARONA ST JAMES SOLICITORS. They are very professional and honest from the start. Before using Arona St James Solicitors, I was using one solicitor who totally ripped me off and didn't do my immigration application properly so I was refused stay. I was recommended Arona St James Solicitors by a friend and its the best decision I have ever made. I have now got my Stay to remain in the UK and now I feel a weight lifted off my shoulders. Thank You Arona St James so much for your help and support through out the process.”

“Edited to add in April 2023: Laila, who was assigned my spouse's ILR case, has just gotten us through the process, even though we had had a horrendous house move, which meant that Laila literally had to submit the application less than a week before the deadline. Laila and Arona helped us above the call of duty and certainly way above the very modest fees, as the move had left us with very little time to do the tasks required. Absolutely first class! Delighted with Arona St James, who worked hard to get my wife to me here in the UK. Excellent service and attention to detail for the LGBT community.”

“Arona is not just my solicitor but has become a very good friend. She is compassionate and her level of understanding not just of the law and her empathy is way beyond expectations. Since securing a grant for my partner, she has yet again proved to be one of the best immigration lawyers around and would highly recommend her service. My partner and I have used her services again in getting our children to live with us in the UK. My mother in law who has been looking after our children has recently passed and Arona without being asked has dropped everything she has going and has handled our case most urgently and managed to secure a grant for our children by negotiating with senior member of UKVI and directors of the entry clearance section who were open to and receptive to ensuring a seamless service. Arona's experience, knowledge and compassion are what separates her from the rest. Five stars to you Arona!!! Thank you ever so much!!!”

“Dear Arona, I'd like to share a few words to express how extremely happy my Husband and I are with your services. Right from the outset, I knew that we could entrust you with my immigration case. You are very professional, your attention to detail is remarkable and your extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the Immigration laws, regulations and administrative processes in the UK are exceptional. Most of all, we felt you could lead my immigration case to a successful completion because you are extraordinarily passionate about your job. I particularly appreciated the fact that you were very accessible, you took the time to answer all our questions and gave us clear guidance on how to manage the process in an efficient and successful way. Of all the law firms I have worked with in the past, I can say with confidence that you and your firm are the best in the field of immigration. Please accept our deepest gratitude for all the work that you did for us.”

“I came to Arona St James to help me secure international protection it was difficult to open up to a lawyer but when I met Arona I was put at ease. She listened and understood the issues and provided a case plan. Arona throughout my case set out the process, timescales and different actions the Home Office could take. She worked with my medical and support workers and represented me herself at the main interview which helped me relax and be in a position I was able to talk about my life openly and frankly. I knew from the outset she would through all her efforts, help me secure my stay. A truly unique person that is a large part of my life now. I am now more happy and secure in my future. Thank you to her and her team - I don't have words to express how she walked side by side with me. Highly recommended to clients looking for a talented lawyer who cares about their work. Her expertise and service is of the highest calibre. A brilliant lawyer.”

“I have been to different solicitors and wasted lot of money but I found Arona and her team are the best. I been to different solicitors for whom I am just a "file number" but they have shown no commitment towards your case but the fees. After a recommendation from my friend, I went to Arona at her firm in St James Street. She spend so much time to listen to my case and understand my circumstances and made no false promises. She and her team spend so much time in preparing keen-to-detail witness statement. Their paper work was so good that my barrister told me that I need not even attend the hearing. Today, I won my appeal just because of time and effort put by Arona & her team in representing my case. I don't think any other solicitors could have done this. I strongly recommend Aront StJames Solicitors.”

“I am from Mauritius and my partner is from Germany.. We both undertook the LLB undergraduate studies. We decided to apply to stabilise my stay due to brexit. Arona Sawar was recommended by my cousin. We found that the application process of the home office was quite stressful and difficult. For us students, the entrance policy was tough. the case was refused first. Then Arona took over and 6 months later, here we are. We have our residence card in hand and we are very very happy and grateful of the work that Arona did. I can't thank her enough for having helped us out. My partner, with a legal mind, felt very relaxed when Arona took over the case.. If you want an expert opinion, i truely advise you to visit her very nice office and truely relax and leave everything to her as Arona is a great solicitor with great great experience”

“I applied for my EEA rights together with my wife. Unfortunately we were refused. We decided to invest in a solicitor to assist us. We found Arona St James solicitors and spoke to the immigration team, I was panicking and I have to admit I saw a lot of solicitors online but felt confident this firm would help us. They sat with us about submitted an appeal or applying again. I felt completely confident in the service and did not go for a second opinion. I applied again and they assisted, they were frank and informative throughout and to be honest I left with them. I was facing dismissal from my work as my right to work had expired as this was valid for 6 months. I contact Arona who negotiated with the Home Office the urgent consideration of my case of grant of further rights to work. I was granted my stay in 24 hours and I was able to salvage my work. I was able to send confirmation of the grant and this postponed my disciplinary hearing. I am thankful to the team, they were professional, hard working and very knowledgeable. It was luck that I selected the right firm to deal with my case, and I clearly can see the correspondence between them and the Home Office, that they are able to discuss things more on a personal level. I would recommend them anyone that needs their hand to be held and wants to professional firm to deal with their legal matter. 5 Star service.”

“I am Hungarian EEA national. I applied for my permanent residence with my husband and was treated very poorly by the Home Office, they raided my home. The officers were quite hostile to me as my husband had moved out and I had not informed them. I thought up until I divorce I am still married, so could not see why they were shouting at me …….that I had lied to them and that It was too late and I would have to leave the UK. I have been in a relationship with my husband since 2009 and they made me feel like a criminal. I spoke with Arona about the visit, she intervened and made urgent representations addressing them that my husband would qualify for stay under retained rights as if I had divorced my husband he would still qualify and resolved matters for us both swiftly. This was important for me as well as I was securing my permanent residence and the whole process was unfair, they took three months and I was in limbo about my rights and my husbands. I have known Arona since 2010, she helped us secure our residence certificates. What I would like to say Arona Sarwar was very supportive, patient, understanding during our difficult period and her expertise just shines through, the ease at which she is able to unpick the mess and present it fairly and transparently helped us resolve all our affairs properly. For me she is one of the best Immigration solicitors around. Words can not express how grateful we are to her and her team. We can get on with our lives now Arona Sarwar is best of the best out there. Highly recommend her for her expertise and the best person to turn to on complex cases.”

“My journey with my solicitor, Arona Sarwar, is one of Tier 1 Investment client through to settlement. I came to the UK initially as an undergraduate student and remained one until I had secured my doctorate. As time passes, I realized that I belong here, and I started to nest. I slowly but surely moved much of my possessions over from New York including my prized Steinway piano and consequently decided to switch to an investment visa. Arona had helped me with the initial transition and then helped again to apply for my extension. On both occasions, I had elected the Super Premium Service. During the extension, I fell short in the investment funds that were invested due to a logistical error on my part, but she argued my case with the investment team at UKVI and successfully secured my grant, too my relief. I maintained my investments and recently applied for settlement. I am pleased to confirm that Arona had secured this for me despite the fact that I had only given her instructions a day before the expiration of my visa. She had dropped everything and worked very hard to resolve any issues which have arisen as a result. I can state that she is knowledgeable, meticulous, versatile and exceptionally talented immigration solicitor that I could and do always turn to whenever I need advise. Having a relaxed approach towards clients combined with a very tough and confident approach with the other side can be seen with time. One can notice the ease, at which she works, and that is reflection on her years of experience, which gave me comfort that I was in safe hands. I would advocate any commercial, high-networth immigration applicants to ensure they contact Arona for a honest opinion and successful approach. She certainly went on a journey with me, and I will no doubt turn to her when it is time to apply for nationality as I do have every confidence in her having ability and temperament to help me again in the future.”

“I am very pleased with the service that I have received from Arona. She helped me get the T2 General visa for me and my family three years ago. We also used her services for the renewal of the same visa. There were some complications because of the company being acquired by another company, but, her expertise in handling the case meant I did not have to worry about anything at all. I am sure her guidance in the future will be very helpful too.”

“I have known Arona Sarwar through my business dealings with her for several years, through my accountancy practice, as she advices many of our high net worth business clients on business visa’s and investment routes into the UK. She is a highly regarded and respected practitioner. Our practice has instructed magic circle firms but have found her knowledge and legal service outshines their, her hands on approach and quick mind allows my practice to call her to strategically assess our clients needs and find the right solution. We have seen her take on cases and see them through positively. I personally used her services to apply for my wife's application for a UK visa under the priority service. As always I found her to be extremely helpful and knowledgeable with exceptional client care skills. Brilliance”

“I do not think I can put it in words just how brilliant Arona's law firm has been when dealing with my case. I must be their longest running case in their books and not due to the fact that they were not dealing with my case but because I was always too scared to move forward. Sometimes you are not ready to deal with things and that for me has been a long process. However due to Arona's patience and gentle persuasion, we were able to finally put forward my legal case. Arona's immigration team were brilliant; Jessica and Deborah (counsel) formed part of my formidable legal team. From the outset, they got to grips with my case and I could see that they got to know me in depth, understanding my personal situation., in order for me to secure international protection. it is noticable that Arona's team are incredibly committed to the LGTBQ issues and do all they can to help their clients. More importantly they make them feel comfortable and safe, something that is not easily achieved given what most all LGTBQ people seeking asylum has had to endure in their own unsafe country. Without Arona I would not have been granted my leave to remain, I am sure of that, the firm's hard work and determination got us here. Even after the home office refusal there was no doubt in their minds I needed to secure international protection, pushing forward with my case and vase managing my appeal; which we of course we won. All I can say is thank you team Arona Sarwar and to her team, Jessica and Deborah, you are simply the best immigration lawyers. And I will be recommending your firm to anyone who needs legal advice without a second thought.”

“Arona St James , Is a specialist immigration firm that provides a bespoke service to it clients compared to other firms I have been too. As far as I am concerned Arona and her team are the best of the best in their field. I found them to be sophisticated and very professional which lead to to be comfortable and confident in them. I have to say arriving at the office to meet Arona was like meet Harvey specter and his team from the famous series Suits. She immediately makes you feel at ease and never leads you into false hope like so many other firms. They are honest and willing to fight for you. She was honest about my case and gave me a 50/50 chance but I was confident in their ability. Arona and her team worked hard to win my case. I was told by so many other solicitors to give up , to go home to reapply , to try something else or there is nothing any lawyer can do for my case and yet Today I am here with all my documentation sorted. All thanks to Arona and her team who went far beyond any average service you can receive from any other Solicitors. I was so confident in their ability , that if I lost my case, I knew no one else could have done any better for me. Now that's the kind of firm you want taking your case. I am glad I let Arona be my Harvey! Thank you , Arona and Team :)”

“Arona Sarwar was recommended to me. She has acted for my partner and secured his residence card, post a difficult time getting married. She also just secured my permanent residence as an EEA under the self employed route in a very difficult climate. Brilliant mind. Always on the other end of the line. Will always turn to her for my personal and business immigration needs and the ones of friends and family, to whom I will definitely keep recommending her. Sheer brilliance”

“My husband teaches in the uk and applied for a spouse visa ,unfortunately I did not get through.Then someone recommended Arona Solicitors. They took up my case and within seven weeks I was granted a visa. The efficient and personalize service given is second to none , Arona and her team kept in touch with my husband and I throughout the entire process. The firm's immigration expertise is outstanding. Fantastic teamwork from an excellent law firm.”

“"From the moment we met Arona we have been in safe, experienced & professional hands. We needed a specialist immigration firm as we had a difficult immigration situation as I was returning to the UK after living abroad for many years with my partner. Arona gave us clear & honest advice, warning us from the start it could be a difficult process. Her help in preparing the application was vital. When the application was rejected on an illegal technicality she never changed her stance. It was her robust reply that gave us the confidence to continue after the home office canceled the appeal then delayed the process by 2 years. The senior barrister she instructed was superb & very reassuring as she sits as an Immigration Judge herself. She & Arona knew the law better than either the difficult case officer for the consulate or the very embarrassed home office barrister. As a result we won the appeal & the judge apologised to us on behalf of the Home Office. Only because of Arona we now live in the UK & would recommend her firm’s bespoke service to anyone who needs a friendly, straight-forward & professional advisor. Superb lawyers. Thanks Arona, Andy & Harry"”

“I was applying for my husband to join me and my children in the UK from Dubai under the spousal rules. I had looked at appendix FM and found it quite a task and knew i needed assistance. I was recommended by another solicitor to Arona of Arona St James as they have an excellent record of helping to see visas granted efficiently. The team reviewed and assisted me every step of the way and the visa was granted quicker than i had anticipated. I was so happy with the whole teams efforts and especially Aronas personal touch to put me at ease through a tough time whilst i was apart from my husband. I recommend Arona St James very highly.”

“I am British and my now husband is Albainian. We chose to deal with Arona St. James as she was reccomended by a friend. Arona helped us through our marriage process with the home office and my husbands visa application. It was a stressful time for both myself and my husband. We would not have had a clue without the help and gudience from Arona. She is upfront and honest. I will recommend her again and again.”

“I am Brazilian and my partner is Irish and we had a problem when my visa was not renewed so we needed to take action. We were put in contact with Arona St James by the London Gay Switchboard and from our first meeting we were put at ease and had all of our options explained to us. We had to go for the EU family member route and although it was refused and we appealed, Arona was with us every step of the way with calm words of reassurance and the upmost professionalism which saw us through to the visa being granted. Fast forward five years and we were applying for a residence card, once again Arona and her team were there with the professional knowledge and assistance that lead to the granting of permanent residence again through the EEA family member scheme. We were worried about the result of the referendum but with expert guidance and reassurance Arona St James came through for us again. We would have no hesitation in recommending the team at Arona St James. J & R July 2016”

“Six years ago my partner and I were deeply worried with his status but fortunately after changing our immigration lawyers and having the step by step guidance Arona Sarwar and her friendly and dedicated team we are enjoying our lives together. We now use Arona Sarwar for all our immigration needs. I can wholeheartedly recommend their services.”

“My initial contact with Arona St James Solicitors came as a result of a referral from a close friend in summer of 2015; who had employed the organisation services in resolving his long standing immigration issues. At the time, I had a long-standing immigration issue that was waiting me down psychologically and was desperate to get it resolved. Furthermore, as I professional accountant, I had sought several legal advices before, of which were unsuccessful and thought that my case could have been resolved a particular way. Apart from a very smooth consultation appointment booking that involves a small fee that I believed was reasonable, the consultation process was carried by Ms Arona herself and was adept in approach to my surprise. For the first time I felt that my case was in the hands of an expert who not just know the immigration rules, but also thorough and strategic in her approach to resolve the issues. For instance, all the ideas I had in mind were carefully evaluated and a solution was reached that was in my best interest and was also specific to my circumstances. Upon which a strategy was developed as way forward. From the start of my new application on 7th of October 2015, and subsequent interview in early January 2016, my immigration issue was resolved by the 3th of February 2016; approximately five months. Moreover, I had support all the way through the entire process (i.e. interview preparations and coaching; was accompanied by legal representatives at Home Office interviews; and the firm even had a in house Barrister ready to act in the event that I was detained). The strategy works well, I was not detained and my interviews with the Home Office went well. I am so pleased and elated that I had found Arona St James and had trusted the organisation judgement in resolving my immigration issues when I did. For those of you who are reading this review today, and require an impartial immigration advice with an expert that knows what they are talking about…give Arona St James Call, I can assure you that you won’t regret it.”

“Update on this case below in 2023 and Finally I have received my British Citizenship, one will think that it will be an easy process, as I did try and do this myself, but due to previous immigration history, I got refused, however Arona contacted out of the blue, as she had previously helped me with my asylum case. She had monitored the changes with home office and was able to know the case in her files, which such changes will impact. It is a no brainer what the outcome will be, as I have just received my British Citizenship. I will definitely recommend this service and any case, Arona cannot handle, that means no solicitor in the UK, will be able to handle that case. This firm the best around and they have guided me, to end of my journey with immigration I found out about Arona St James through the stonewall website. This was the time I was in a very critical situation, where I have almost exhausted all options with another law firm that was recommended by THT and I have been battling immigration for over 4 years. When I walked into Arona's office and showed her all my paperwork, both replies from the Home Office and the court rejections. She was dismayed with the work my previous immigration solicitors have put in my work. My previous immigration lawyer always told me that I will get thrown in detention once I applied for Asylum and the possibility for the Home office granting me stay is very low, and the only hope I have is through the courts. However with Arona, she takes every case, I mean every as one of her own. She spends days and night on your paper work. Does not take much work load (client cases), hence giving paramount attention to each individual case. She has a team of lawyers that discuss over your case, hence identifying the pros and cons and the best course of action. You will feel so happy when you know that a lawyer is putting much effort in your case that yourself. She gives the best advice and will always stick with you, till the case have been won. Many clients go to her when their case have almost been exhausted, which I think should not be the case, but even at this she still has a 99% win record, in fact does not take up your case, if she knows that she cannot win it. I won my case, which I have been battling for over 4 years with different law firms, at one attempt with Arona, not through the courts but at first sitting with the Home Office. I did not go to detention , because she made my case so strong and the truth was magnified. I recommended her to another friend of mine who has been in a similar situation as me, she once again, smashed his case. Winning your case is not the end point with the firm, because they keep in touch with you, in some way, making sure that you sucessfully integrate into the society, and are always there for any client. I highly recommend this law firm, I see no flaws in their system. I am not used to writing recommendation or even youtube comments but because of how confident I feel about this, and how they saved my case and made it looked so easy, I just had to write this and hopefully, this will help someone that will read my story.”

“I was desperately looking for a good lawyer to take on my asylum case. I first met Arona Sarwar in and around January, 2015. She took my case on, helped me from when I applied, she accompanied me to the Home Office with me and advice me on my application. I secured international protection two months after having had my substantive interview. I was over the moon and relieved that I can now begin to live my life. I can’t describe the weight that has been lifted off my shoulder. During my case preparation I met with Arona Sarwar every week. She is not only a good lawyer, she is understanding and friendly to those with asylum case, this helped me enormously as I felt so comfortable to share with her private aspects of my life. I appreciate the hours spent preparing my case and this gave me hope. Her dedication for clients is 100%. I am happy and completely satisfied with the legal advice received. I highly recommend her to those who are going to claim asylum in UK. I am sure you won’t be disappointed.”

“Excellent service from the solicitors who, for a change, care about their clients! Not only they are best at what they are doing but they are also nice people. Thanks to them my husband has a British Residence Permit, they are certainly ready to take on the tricky cases and are not afraid to argue your human rights!!!”