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About Compass Immigration Law

A Bolton firm acting for clients across Greater Manchester and beyond. Regulated by the SRA, accredited by the Law Society in Immigration and Asylum Law, and members of ILPA.

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How we work

Compass Immigration Law was founded in the summer of 2011 by a team of experienced lawyers, with one aim: dependable immigration advice, explained simply, backed by proper client care. We act for individuals and businesses alike.

Immigration law is daunting, and the consequences of getting it wrong are serious. Our job is to make the process understandable and to make sure the application that goes to the Home Office is the strongest version of your case.

That means telling you plainly when a route is not open to you, quoting a fixed fee before we start, and keeping one named person on your case from the first call to the decision. We advise by phone and video as well as in person, so where you are does not limit who can help you, and we work with independent interpreters and translators so your first language does not hold your case back.

Fixed fees

Quoted in writing, before any work begins

One named contact

The person you speak to handles your case

Plain English

Written for people whose first language is not English

Bolton based

Serving Greater Manchester by phone, video and in person

The firm on paper

Compass Immigration Law Ltd, company 07739738, registered in England and Wales. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, 665163.

Who you will be working with

Two people handle every matter between them, and the person you speak to first is the person who does the work. No call centre, no changing caseworker.

Georgette Thomas

Principal Solicitor · LLB (Hons) Liverpool, MA Manchester

Georgette is a founding partner of the practice and has helped build Compass into a well-regarded firm in immigration, asylum, human rights and nationality law since 2011. She is trained as both a solicitor and a barrister, and has over eighteen years in this area of law.

She leads the appeals department, which takes the most complex cases - often ones that have already been through the process elsewhere and been refused. Her dual training gives her an unusual vantage point when preparing an appeal, and she represents clients with determination.

Georgette also acts for employers, and looks for practical ways through sponsor licence applications and Skilled Worker visas so that businesses and the people they hire can get on with it. Away from the practice she cooks, eats well, and makes time for fitness.

Works on:appeals and refusals ·sponsor licences ·Skilled Worker ·Health & Care Worker

Dipendra Fakira

Supervising Immigration Caseworker

Dipendra graduated in law in 2007 and started work as an immigration caseworker the same year. He completed his postgraduate legal studies in 2011 and, in that same year, helped establish Compass Immigration Law Ltd.

He became a Senior Immigration Caseworker in 2013 and a Supervising Immigration Caseworker in 2019. Over a career spanning more than fifteen years he has concentrated on partner-based visa applications, indefinite leave to remain and citizenship - the applications that reunite families or make someone British.

Outside work he takes on physical challenges: Tough Mudder, skiing, climbing and hiking. It is much the same approach he brings to a difficult application.

Works on:partner and spouse visas ·settlement and ILR ·citizenship. Supervised byGeorgette Thomas, Principal Solicitor.

What we hold ourselves to

Integrity and professionalism

Ethics and professional responsibility matter to us. Since 2011 clients have trusted us for precise, pragmatic and frank legal advice.

Client focus

Your interests come first. We work with you towards the outcome you need, and we build the kind of relationship where you can ask us anything.

Approachable and friendly

We get to know you as an individual. Law firms can feel forbidding, and we would rather take that barrier down than hide behind it.

Diversity

We are an inclusive team acting for a broad range of clients. Everyone should have an equal opportunity to make the most of their talents.

Knowledge and expertise

Over 25 years of combined experience in an area of law that changes constantly. We keep our knowledge current so your advice is current.

In their words

You have been extremely supportive for solving our case. You have been a blessing.

Richard

Thank you for all the hard work and dedication you have all put in so my husband can now join our family.

Andrew, Senya & Luchia

Such a nice experience whilst I was going through this process. I highly recommend these advisors.

Nelson

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