Your team of immigration lawyers
Changes Immigration is a firm of immigration lawyers supporting businesses and individuals. Our work mitigates the effects of immigration restrictions on businesses and people.
We assist with UK inbound immigration matters from all countries to both businesses and personal immigration clients.
We have developed streamlined workflows that allow the team of immigration lawyers at Changes Immigration to provide an excellent quality service at great value. We are continually improving our systems to best serve both businesses and personal immigration clients. Changes Immigration won Best In-bound Business Immigration Law Firm 2024 from SMENews and Immigration Law Firm of the Year 2024 - Innovation and Excellence Award from Corporate LiveWire.
Whether you are seeking Skilled Worker visas to bring talent on board from overseas, a Spouse visa or Indefinite Leave to Remain, Changes Immigration solicitors can help.
Blink and immigration laws change. We keep you up-to-date. Our immigration lawyers will save your organisation time and money, handling your visa applications with care.
Changes Immigration assists with UK immigration advice from all countries and with global mobility matters. Our immigration lawyers in London support organisations in Tech, Construction, Manufacturing, Government, Hospitality and Leisure, Media, Finance, Care, the Arts and more.
We want to work with organisations that take care of their employees and ensure their own fitness for the future.
Blink and immigration laws change. We keep you up-to-date.
Changes Immigration is based in London, UK
We support organisations in Tech, Construction, Manufacturing, Government, Hospitality and Leisure, Media, Finance, Care, the Arts and more.
Samar Shams | Managing Partner
Samar practises immigration law so businesses can access talent and individuals can live and work where they want to. Her expertise in the notoriously complex and changing field of immigration is detailed and practical.
Samar leads Changes Immigration’s team of immigration lawyers in assisting companies in setting up in the UK and with sponsoring skilled workers. She has a strong track record of helping companies ensure compliance with sponsorship and right to work requirements.
Samar is a thought leader who engages with policy makers and stakeholders on immigration issues. She regularly speaks and writes on immigration and future of work topics. Samar trains businesses and other immigration lawyers alike, for example by delivering training for the Immigration Law Practitioners Association. Samar’s high level of knowledge and experience are reflected by her ranking in legal guides such as Chambers and Partners and her service on the Directors’ Advisory Panel at the Institute of Directors.
Samar enjoys reading, painting, writing, viewing art and spending time with family and friends.
Info:
+44 (0) 75 9138 5033
samar.Shams@changesimmigration.com
Madiya Karassayeva | Associate
Madiya has several years of experience in both corporate and private immigration matters. Since joining Changes Immigration’s team of immigration lawyers, Madiya has provided support to organisations ranging from small family-run businesses to large corporate enterprises with overseas entities. Madiya is particularly interested in sponsorship compliance matters.
Madiya also assists with personal immigration matters, including partner visas.
Madiya enjoys country breaks, theatre and knitting for friends and family.
Info:
+44 (0) 77 2016 8296
madiya.karassayeva@changesimmigration.com
Anna Asumadu | Trainee
As a Trainee, Anna has experience in both business and personal immigration matters.
Anna supports multinational companies, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking work-based immigration solutions. She has expertise in various immigration routes including Skilled Worker visas, Senior or Specialist Worker visas, UK Expansion Worker visas, High Potential Individual visas, family-based visas and the EU Settlement Scheme.
Anna is passionate about positively impacting individuals’ lives and helping businesses succeed through her work in immigration law.
Anna enjoys reading and cooking for family and friends.
Info:
+44 (0) 77 4552 5573
anna.asumadu@changesimmigration.com
Nicola Bardsley | Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner
Nicola is a dynamic and vibrant business support expert with a wealth of experience in PA, secretarial and administration roles in law and other sectors. Nicola supports the Managing Partner in keeping the firm running smoothly.
Nicola works with Changes Immigration lawyers to improve the firm and service delivery.
Info:
+44 (0) 77 0783 0394
nicola.bardsley@changesimmigration.com
Examples of our work
- Sponsorship of Skilled Workers for fast-growing AI companies
- Supporting the expansion of a food manufacturing business to the UK
- Assisting a residential care provider in maintaining their sponsor licence
- Reviewing HR systems for a water taps manufacturer for compliance with sponsor duties
- Securing Exceptional Talent endorsement from Arts Council England for a visual artist
- Assisting a same-sex couple in relocating from the US to the UK