Sterling Law

Immigration

Senior Immigration Lawyer

Josephine Smith is a senior immigration lawyer serving clients across the United Kingdom, with a strong focus on complex and high-risk immigration matters. She advises individuals and families facing refusals, status uncertainty, and long-term settlement challenges, delivering clear and structured legal strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances. Her role within the firm combines technical expertise with practical case management in sensitive immigration matters.

Josephine is recognised for her methodical and client-focused approach as an immigration legal advisor, working closely with clients to assess risk, structure applications, and pursue sustainable outcomes. Serving clients throughout the UK, she combines strong advocacy skills with clear communication, ensuring that complex immigration issues are addressed efficiently and with a long-term perspective on settlement and status security.

Key Areas of Expertise:

Immigration appeals in the United Kingdom, including complex refusal challenges and tribunal proceedings.

British citizenship and naturalisation applications, including eligibility assessment and submission strategy.

Complex spouse and unmarried partner visa cases, involving evidential and procedural challenges.

Individual immigration matters, including long-term residence and settlement routes.

English

IAA (OISC) Level 3 (Immigration Advice Authority (IAA))

Law Society Immigration & Asylum Accreditation Scheme (IAAS) accreditation as a Supervising Senior Caseworker.