Immigration Law

Immigration law regulates the entry, residence, employment, and exit of persons into and out of a country. Its objective is to ensure lawful migration, national security, and compliance with visa and work permit regulations.

5.1 What is it?

Immigration law regulates the entry, residence, employment, and exit of persons into and out of a country. It governs how foreign nationals are admitted, their legal status while in the country, and the rights, duties, and procedures applicable to both individuals and corporate entities that employ or host them. The objective is to ensure lawful migration, national security, and compliance with visa and work permit regulations.

5.2 Areas covered?

Immigration law encompasses a broad range of administrative and regulatory issues involving individuals, families, and organizations.

Visa and Entry Clearance

Advising on and assisting with obtaining various visa categories (tourist, business, student, work, investor) and entry compliance.

Residency and Work Permits

Handling applications for Temporary/Permanent Residence Permits, and Combined Expatriate Residence Permits and Aliens Cards (CERPAC).

Expatriate Quota and Business Immigration

Assisting corporate clients in securing and managing Expatriate Quota Approvals for legally employing foreign professionals.

Immigration Compliance and Advisory

Providing ongoing advisory services on regulations, employer compliance, documentation audits, and risk management.

Deportation, Repatriation, and Appeals

Advising and supporting clients in contesting immigration violations, deportation orders, or visa denials.

5.3 Legal Framework - Key Laws

Immigration Act, No. 8 of 2015: The principal legislation regulating entry, stay, and departure of persons in Nigeria.
Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS): The main administrative agency responsible for immigration control, issuance of passports, visas, and residence permits.
Federal Ministry of Interior: Oversees immigration policy formulation and the granting of expatriate quotas and citizenship.

5.4 Who are our clients?

Individuals and families seeking to migrate or reside legally.
Expatriates and skilled workers.
Multinational companies and corporate organizations hosting foreign employees.
Foreign investors and entrepreneurs.

5.6 How can we help?

We offer practical, solution-driven immigration advisory and representation services designed to simplify compliance and protect clients’ legal interests.

Permit Applications

Providing expert advice on visa, work, and residence permit applications.

Expatriate Quota Management

Assisting with expatriate quota approvals and renewals.

Compliance Audits

Offering corporate immigration compliance audits and policy guidance.

Liaison and Representation

Representing clients before immigration authorities and embassies.

Strategic Collaboration

Collaborating with external counsel or government liaisons where complex administrative review is required.

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