Andrea* had been in the UK as first a student and then under what was the International Gradual Scheme and what became the Tier 1 (Post Study Worker) category. However, her leave was due to expire and having established herself in industry, earning a good salary, she now qualified for Tier 1 General (formerly HSMP). ...

Mrs H* came to Danielle Cohen, UK immigration solicitor, at the end of five years as a work permit holder. Prior to her work permit, she had been a student and felt exasperated by the application process. She had hoped that she was going to be making her final application to the Home Office after completing five years as a work permit holder as she was eligible for indefinite leave to remain. ...

Dr K* a non EU national came to Danielle Cohen Immigration Solicitors having been refused leave to remain in the UK....