immigration law lawyers - Henley Beach

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A lawyer in foreigners' law (or immigration law) in Henley Beach is a legal professional whose mission is to advise, defend foreigners present on French territory before the competent jurisdictions and regularise their situation. He masters all the subtleties of administrative law, the Code of Entry and Residence of Foreigners and the Right of Asylum, but also private international law. Indeed, certain situations may require reference to the legislation and case law in force in a foreign country. Most cases concerning the law on foreigners are judged before the administrative court, the court of appeal, the Court of Cassation or the National Court of Asylum, which rules on appeals against decisions made by the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA), a body which manages cases relating to the right of asylum.
Thames Migration - Australia Visa And Migration Specialists
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5006 North Adelaide10.9 km from Henley Beach
Our aim is to provide professional advice, and help you navigate through the bureaucratic maze, thus ensuring a smooth passage on your way to becoming new migrants. We have offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne Australia and London, United Kingdom. Thames Migration offer a comprehensive and affordable range of Australian immigration solutions designed to meet the needs of each individual and migrant family.
Qs Lawyers Migration Lawyer/Agents
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5000 Adelaide11.8 km from Henley Beach
QS Lawyers is an Immigration and Family law practice established in Adelaide, South Australia. The Principal Solicitor is also a Registered Migration Agent (MARA Number). Over the 11 years of service to the community the practice has successfully assisted many small to large companies and individuals achieve their Australian Visa goals and resolved many of their complex Migration and Family law matters. QS Lawyers is a Gold member of the Law Society of South Australia, member of Migration Alliance, and the Hong Kong Australia Business Association (HKABA). In addition, we are also registered as a Migration Agent with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA). We can advise on any visa application or Appeal. Our core practice areas include by are not limited to Partner/Spouse Visas, Employer Sponsored, Students, Skilled independant and Visa refusals (Appeals). In Family Law we primarily prepare Divorce Applications, Consent Orders, and assist with Property Settlements.

Lawyer in foreign law: training and skills

In order to practise, a lawyer specialising in foreigners' rights must have passed the certificate of aptitude for the profession of lawyer (CAPA) and be registered with a bar association. After four years of practice and a knowledge test, a general lawyer can apply for a specialisation. In the case of foreigners' law, this is the "personal law" specialisation. Also, as not all clients are native speakers of French, it is not uncommon to have recourse to an interpreter during an appointment with a lawyer. Even if it is not compulsory, it is advisable for a lawyer specialising in foreigners' law to master one or more foreign languages.

The areas of intervention of a lawyer specialised in foreigners' law

Most often, foreigners' lawyers are called upon to issue visas or residence permits, naturalization and family reunification applications or changes in status. Sometimes, a lawyer may be called upon to defend more delicate situations such as challenging an obligation to leave French territory (OQTF), a refusal of an application for the right of asylum, putting an end to administrative detention, defending an infringement of fundamental rights, etc.

Why use a specialist lawyer?

The administrative order in France is very difficult to understand and can be very punitive if one does not respect the procedure or the deadlines. For example, an OQTF allows only 30 days to leave the territory by one's own means, and the time limits for appeal are very short. For an expired visa, the time limit is only 15 days, as is the case for a rejected asylum application or irregular entry into France. For an illegal job, a refused application for a residence permit or a threat to public order with entry into the country dating back less than three months, this time limit is 30 days. This is why it is important to call on the services of a lawyer specialising in immigration law. He or she can help you to make an ex gratia appeal or a hierarchical appeal. The same applies to a naturalisation application. At first sight, a simple administrative formality, the naturalisation application can turn into a real ordeal if the file is badly managed. In Henley Beach, lawyers registered with the bar provide legal advice, accompany and plead on behalf of their clients to assert their rights.

How to hire a foreign lawyer in Henley Beach

To find a foreigners' lawyer competent to resolve your dispute, you can consult the directory of the Henley Beach bar or refer to professional directories. Alternatively, you can seek advice from a foreigners' aid association, which will help you prepare the documents for the consultation with a lawyer.

When should you call an immigration lawyer?

It is possible to contact an immigration lawyer for simple legal advice, a written consultation or even an appeal to the administrative courts even if you are a foreigner. The important thing is not to delay too long, because anything that concerns the refusal of a renewal of a residence permit, a work visa or even a residence card can hinder your quality of life, but also lead to an obligation to leave the territory. For issues such as naturalisation, simple or full adoption or family reunification, it is better to ask for help from a lawyer from the beginning of the procedure. Another typical case is the excess of power of administrations. For some procedures, you have to make an appointment online at the prefecture. In some cases, however, applicants are confronted with the fact that there is no free slot, and this over a long enough period of time to hinder the progress of their case. When they go to the prefecture in person, they are sent back to the online appointment system. A vicious circle that often ends up in court.

What are the fees of a lawyer in foreigners' law?

The fees of a lawyer specialising in foreigners' rights depend on the reputation of the lawyer and his firm, his geographical location and the complexity of the case. On average, in Henley Beach, you should expect to pay €150 for a consultation. These costs can be significant, especially if the situation is urgent. However, there is assistance available. Legal aid is reserved for French nationals who do not exceed a certain income ceiling. However, there are exceptions for foreigners in an irregular situation: minors, witnesses and anyone benefiting from a protection order, or subject to a procedure based on prior recognition of guilt, people who have been refused residence with an OQTF, foreigners "worthy of interest", etc. As for asylum seekers, they can request legal aid from the National Court of Asylum (CNDA).

Choosing a lawyer in foreigners' law

- Rule 1: Choose a lawyer with experience in administrative law. - Rule 2: At the first meeting, remember to sign the fee agreement in order to anticipate costs, if there are legal proceedings. - Rule 3: A lawyer must be available, responsive, mobile - cases involving foreigners' rights often require physical travel - and respect professional secrecy; you must feel confident with him or her. You should know that if you are no longer satisfied with your relationship with a lawyer, you can always call on another lawyer.

Points to raise at a meeting with a lawyer

What are the fees offered by the lawyer and what are the payment terms?
Has the lawyer dealt with similar situations in his career?
What strategy does he/she intend to use to regularise the situation: administrative appeal, informal appeal, etc.?