Samar Shams 
Practice development lawyer
Employment, Reward and Immigration 
Samar Shams 
I prepare a variety of UK business immigration applications, and related applications such as citizenship and family member applications.  I also help employers transfer staff between overseas offices.

Areas of Expertise


Some specifics

A typical day for me would include preparing a sponsor licence application on behalf of an employer, or advising an individual on a Tier 1 (General) Migrant application.  I might also give a presentation on recent changes to immigration law.

Recent examples of work

·         Preparing and submitting Tier 1 applications where the applicant's leave had already expired.

·         Preparing and submitting an application for indefinite leave to remain for a Tier 2 migrant and his family members.

·         Advising on transferring an employee between two overseas sister companies.

·         Advising on what to do in the event of the refusal of a visa application.

Clients

I work for a wide range of clients including law firms, publishing companies, retail companies and individuals.

Qualifications and other experience

Qualified as a solicitor since 2006. Qualified as an attorney in New York State since 2004. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington DC Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Tufts University, Massachusetts

I'm human too...

I like cycling to work, scoring goals in football matches, and painting.

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Contact

T:+44 20 7074 8031 

E:samar.shams@lewissilkin.com