Hello I Am Nigerian National I Have Been Residing In The Uk Continuously For 5 Years Student Visa My

Hello. I am a Nigerian national. I have been residing in the UK continuously for 5 years on a student visa. My current student visa expires on the 30th of Jan 2016. My circumstances make it difficult for me to return to the UK. Prior to coming to the UK my father passed away, and before he died, he and my mother separated but never got divorced officially for religious reasons. I have no ties to my mother. I have an uncle permanently settled in the UK. my siblings live in the USA. I am homosexual and fear persecution in my home country given the anti-gay legislation passed into law in Jan 2014. I have friends and uncle living in the UK. I want to know which immigration route is most suitable for me to remain in the UK. I am considering apply for asylum or discretionary leave to remain.

Hello. I am a Nigerian national. I have been residing in the UK continuously for 5 years on a student visa. My current student visa expires on the 30th of Jan 2016. My circumstances make it difficult for me to return to the UK. Prior to coming to the UK my father passed away, and before he died, he and my mother separated but never got divorced officially for religious reasons. I have no ties to my mother. I have an uncle permanently settled in the UK. my siblings live in the USA. I am homosexual and fear persecution in my home country given the anti-gay legislation passed into law in Jan 2014. I have friends and uncle living in the UK. I want to know which immigration route is most suitable for me to remain in the UK. I am considering apply for asylum or discretionary leave to remain.

Public Answer

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your question.

Your case raises certain complex matters which our specialist Immigration solicitors, who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority would be confident to advise you on. We would be able to offer you assistance as part of a one-off consultation or otherwise as part of our full representation service. Your query relating to your leave to remain in the UK, and residence requirements in the UK has been forwarded to the relevant department and our Immigration lawyers will be in touch with you within 24 hours to explain how to proceed for the best outcome in your Immigration case.

Kind regards
OTS Solicitors

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