Securing British Passports and Overturning Visa Refusal for a High-Profile International Family

The Challenges Faced

The M family, from Zimbabwe with Lebanese roots, faced immigration hurdles. Brothers A and B moved to the UK as Tier 1 Entrepreneurs, with most family members gaining settlement and British citizenship. Their UK building materials company is part of their global business. Getting British passports was tough due to strict residence rules, as the family travels often for business. Their father, Mr. I, living in Africa and a frequent UK visitor, had a 2024 visa refused for not mentioning medical treatment from 2019, labeled as deception.

How Latitude Law Helped

We secured British passports for the family by addressing residence requirements. For Mr. I’s visa refusal, we submitted a new application, explaining the alleged deception using UK rules and case law, arguing it was unintentional and that denying the visa would unfairly affect family rights under Article 8 ECHR.

The Outcome

Most family members received British passports, and Mr. I’s visa was approved, allowing continued UK visits for family and business. This shows the value of expert immigration support in complex cases.