Deportation & Asylum
What we do — BTS Solicitors
At BTS Solicitors, we provide expert legal advice and representation to individuals facing deportation, removal, or those seeking asylum in the UK. Whether you are at risk of being removed from the UK, wish to make a fresh claim for asylum, or need to challenge a Home Office decision, our immigration team is here to support you at every stage.
Our Services
Asylum Applications
Applications for asylum and humanitarian protection
Refugee Status
Advice on refugee status and international protection
Inadmissibility Decisions
Challenging inadmissibility decisions
Deportation Representation
Representing clients facing deportation or removal orders
Notice of Intention
Responding to a Notice of Intention to Deport
Appeals
Appeals before the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration & Asylum Chamber)
Judicial Review
Judicial review applications where necessary
Urgent Applications
Urgent applications to stop removal or deportation
Article 8 Claims
Advice on family and private life claims under Article 8 ECHR
Fresh Claims
Representation in fresh claims and further submissions to the Home Office
Legal Framework in England & Wales
Immigration Rules – Part 13 (Deportation)
Sets out the legal framework for deportation and exceptions.
UK Borders Act 2007
Requires the automatic deportation of foreign nationals sentenced to at least 12 months' imprisonment, unless exceptions apply.
Immigration Act 1971
Provides the Home Secretary with powers to deport on conducive grounds.
European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)
Deportation or removal cannot proceed if it would breach rights under Article 3 (prohibition of torture, inhuman or degrading treatment) or Article 8 (right to family and private life).
1951 Refugee Convention
Prevents the return of individuals to a country where they may face persecution, torture, or serious harm.
When Deportation May Apply
Criminal Conviction
You have been convicted of a criminal offence and received a custodial sentence of 12 months or more.
Public Good
The Home Office considers your presence in the UK not conducive to the public good.
Expired Visa
Your visa or leave to remain has expired and you have no lawful status.
Refused Claim
Your asylum or human rights claim has been refused and all appeal rights exhausted.
When Deportation or Removal Cannot Proceed
ECHR Rights Breach
It would breach your rights under the ECHR (Articles 3 or 8).
Outstanding Claim
You have an outstanding asylum claim or appeal.
Refugee Status
You are recognised as a refugee or person in need of international protection.
Vulnerable Person
You are a vulnerable person (minors, victims of trafficking, serious health issues) and removal would be unsafe.
When Deportation May Apply
Specialist Knowledge
We have in-depth expertise in UK immigration and asylum law.
Early Intervention
Acting quickly can prevent removal and strengthen your case.
Tailored Defence
Every case is unique — we will build a strategy specific to your circumstances.
Clear Advice
We provide honest guidance on your prospects of success and the process ahead.
Committed Representation
From the Home Office interview to tribunal appeals, we are with you every step of the way.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Removal generally applies to people without valid leave to remain, while deportation is a formal process often linked to criminal convictions or where the Home Office deems someone's presence not conducive to the public good.
This is a formal notice from the Home Office stating their intention to make a deportation order. You will usually be given the opportunity to respond and provide reasons why you should not be deported.
Yes. Many deportation and asylum refusals can be challenged before the Immigration & Asylum Tribunal. In some cases, judicial review may also be available.
If returning to your country would expose you to persecution, torture, or serious harm, you may qualify for refugee status or humanitarian protection under UK and international law.
Deportation involves the removal of a person from the UK due to immigration violations or criminal convictions. Asylum is a process that allows individuals who are in the UK to seek protection if they are at risk of persecution in their home country.
Our Approach:
Our lawyers will help you defend against deportation and represent you in asylum hearings, ensuring you receive fair treatment under the law.
Pricing
- Deportation Appeal Representation: £1,500–£5,000
- Asylum Application & Representation: £2,000–£5,000
- Bail Applications & Temporary Relief: £1,000–£2,500
- Representation at Immigration Tribunals: £1,500–£4,000
Get in touch
Phone
020 8349 8005
enquiries@btsolicitors.co.uk
Office address
Suite 5.8, CUBIX,1 Ballards Lane,Finchley,N3 1LQ
