Check If You’re Eligible for Free Immigration Legal Support
If you need legal assistance but cannot afford it, you may be eligible for legal aid. This aid can enable you meet the expense of legal advice, mediation, and representation in a court or tribunal.
Although the number of the eligible cases for legal aid has been reduced (in an effort by the government to reduce legal aid bill in the UK), you may be eligible for advice, aid and even legal representation.
Our assistance is personalised to your need, as every case is different. We will provide you with comprehensive legal assistance to ensure you get the best outcome. If you require legal aid, the team at Optimus Law are ready to help.
What Legal Aid Covers
If you are eligible, legal aid may help with:
- Initial legal advice on your immigration case
- Preparation and submission of applications and appeals
- Representation at a tribunal or court hearing
- Mediation services where appropriate
Who Can Get Legal Aid?
You may qualify for legal aid if:
- Your case type is eligible under UK legal aid rules (for example, asylum claims, certain immigration detention cases, and applications under the Domestic Violence Rule)
- You pass the means test, showing you cannot afford legal representation
- You pass the merits test, showing your case has a reasonable chance of success
If you are unsure whether your case qualifies, our solicitors can quickly assess your situation and advise you on the next steps.
FAQ'S
How Can Optimus Law Help?
Although the number the cases eligible or legal aid has been reduced, you may be eligible for advice, aid and even legal representation
Legal aid is available for
- Asylum cases including appeals;
- If you are a human trafficking victim;
- For detention and bail cases;
- Domestic abuse cases (if you wish to apply to settle in the UK because of domestic abuse)
- Proceedings before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission;
- Application for Humanitarian Protection;
- Judicial Review Applications under certain circumstances.
- What cases are not eligible for legal aid?
Immigration Cases
Most immigration cases that are not asylum based are not authorised for legal aid. This include Immigration cases where the individual is not detained. An example is Entry Clearance cases. In addition, cases filed under the Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, i.e. right to respect for one’s “private and family life, his home and his correspondence” are not eligible for legal aid.
If you need information as pertaining to your case Optimus Law are here to help.