Top 5 Best Immigration Consultants in the UK

Finding the Right UK Immigration Consultant in 2025 Just Got Easier

Whether you're applying for a visa yourself or managing immigration on behalf of your business, the process can feel overwhelming, with high stakes, changing rules, and no room for error. You want to make the right decision, but it's hard to know who to trust.

At Immtell, we guide individuals and organisations through this process every day. We also believe in transparency and helping people make informed choices, even if that means working with someone else.

That’s why we’ve created this guide to five of the top UK immigration consultancies in 2025. Each firm listed here has a strong reputation, a clear area of focus, and a track record of delivering reliable support.

If you're searching for expert help, start here.

The Top 5 Firms

1. Davidson Morris Ltd

Davidson Morris Ltd is a well-established firm offering comprehensive immigration services to both individuals and businesses.

Key Services:

  • Skilled Worker and Business Mobility Visas
  • Family visas, including spouse and partner applications
  • UK Citizenship applications
  • Immigration compliance support for businesses

Why Choose Them:

Davidson Morris has a team that includes experienced immigration lawyers and former Home Office officials. Their tailored solutions are particularly valuable for businesses needing to manage sponsor licences or compliance obligations.


2. AYJ Solicitors

AYJ Solicitors is highly regarded for its client-focused approach, offering personalised support across a wide range of immigration categories.

Key Services:

  • Spouse and Partner Visas
  • Student Visas and Graduate Route
  • UK Settlement and British Citizenship applications

Why Choose Them:

Known for their clear communication and practical advice, AYJ Solicitors excel in simplifying complex immigration requirements for their clients.

3. Immtell

Immtell is a UK-regulated immigration consultancy offering expert support to both businesses and individuals

The firm is known for its honest, practical advice and deep understanding of Home Office processes.

Key Services:

Why Choose Them:

Founded by Gavin Webster, a former Home Office official and senior leader at Big 4 firms, Immtell offers practical, people-first immigration advice. 

They work with UK companies to manage sponsor duties and hire international talent, while also helping individuals and families secure the right visa or navigate complex immigration routes with clarity and confidence.

4. Kingsley Napley

Kingsley Napley is synonymous with excellence in immigration law, particularly for high-net-worth individuals and complex cases.

Key Services:

  • Investor and Innovator Visas
  • British Citizenship applications
  • Complex immigration appeals and judicial reviews
  • Corporate immigration and compliance

Why Choose Them:

Renowned for their strategic advice and personalised approach, Kingsley Napley is the go-to firm for individuals and businesses dealing with intricate or high-stakes immigration issues.


5. First Migration

First Migration specialises exclusively in UK visa and immigration services, offering streamlined and effective support for their clients.

Key Services:

  • Skilled Worker Visas
  • Family and Dependant Visas
  • ILR and UK Settlement applications

Why Choose Them:

Their transparent and client-focused approach ensures that applicants feel supported throughout the process. First Migration boasts a high success rate, which speaks to their expertise and dedication.

What Matters Most Is Choosing the Right Fit for You

The firms listed here — Davidson Morris Ltd, AYJ Solicitors, Immtell, Kingsley Napley and First Migration each bring a different strength to the table. But ultimately, the right consultancy is the one that understands your needs, communicates clearly, and gives you confidence in every step of the process.

Whether you’re applying as an individual or managing immigration for your business, don’t rush the decision. Take time to explore your options, speak with potential advisors, and choose a partner who makes the journey feel manageable, not mysterious.

Because when it comes to UK immigration, good advice isn’t just helpful. It’s essential.

Need Personalised Immigration Advice?

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Further Reading

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How to Get a Skilled Worker Visa UK

Updated Guide to Getting a Skilled Worker Visa for the UK (2025)

How to Get a Work Visa in the UK

Updated Guide to Getting a Work Visa for the UK (2025)

Guide to Successfully Obtaining a UK Work Visa in 2025

How to Obtain a Work Visa for the UK in 2025

Family Visas - Join Your Family in the UK

Eligibility for a UK Family Visa

Guide to England Family Visas

Overview of England Family Visas

UK Student Visa

The UK Student Visa Process: Requirements and Eligibility

UK Student Visa Application | Student Visa

A Guide to the UK Student Visa Application Process

All You Need to Know About Sponsor Licences

Guide to Hiring Global Talent: Everything You Need to Know About Sponsor Licences

Certificate of Sponsorship: A Guide For Employers

UK Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS): Everything Employers Need to Know

How to Respond When Your Home Office Sponsor Licence is Revoked

Has Your Home Office Sponsor Licence Been Revoked? Don't Panic!

Home Office Sponsor Licence Holders: Reporting Duties

A Guide to Complying with Home Office Sponsor Duties for Employers

I don't have words...

I don't have words to thank Gavin and his team. I have been struggling to get my priority slot for past one month. But Gavin made it happen in just one day. It completely feels like magic come live. Thanks a lot Immtell team for your help. Do the same and fantastic work in future. All the best.

Anbu Arasan

Gavin is AMAZING!

He showed up on time, he is extremely informed about the whole immigration process and provides valuable insights and provides a plethora of options for your specific case. Definitely would work with him again!

Alicia Cedron

It’s been a game changer

"We needed help to build a team, Immtell helped us understand what we could and should do to recruit from overseas. It’s been a game changer for our property company.”

Richard Lee, Property Management

Smooth & Fast Service

Gavin has been truly amazing in assisting me with my priority cos slots. I have been trying for more than 3 weeks to get one but couldn’t. Gavin helped me get it in very first attempt. It was lovely working with him. Definitely would recommend him if you want a smooth and fast service.

Damini Naidu

Turnaround incredibly quick!

We recently used Gavin's services for our business and he was fantastic, the turnaround was incredibly quick, and he was more than helpful throughout. Would absolutely recommend.

Hannah

Natalia Petrova

We’re a boutique firm that needed expert advice on sponsoring overseas legal professionals. Immtell’s support was invaluable, and their training helped us build confidence internally to manage our responsibilities.

Legal

Salma Bibi

The sponsor duties training delivered by Gavin at Immtell was engaging, practical and tailored to our team. It gave us peace of mind and helped us tighten up our internal checks.

MedTech

Olivia Hart

Thanks to Immtell, we now sponsor several international teachers across our network. They made a complex regulatory process easy to understand and implement. Highly recommended for the education sector.

Education

Marcus Wright

We took advantage of Immtell’s remote compliance check and were blown away by the detail. The resulting report highlighted issues we hadn’t even considered and gave us the tools to fix them before they became problems

Architecture & Design

Adanna Okafor

Immtell supported us through our sponsor licence application at a time when we urgently needed to recruit care staff from overseas. The advice was practical, clear, and always tailored to our sector. Thanks to their help, we were able to bring in our first international recruits and continue growing our care team.

Domiciliary Care

David Lin

We were struggling to get approval on our CoS requests until we started working with Gavin and Immtell. They helped us frame the justification clearly and get things over the line quickly. Gavin's understanding of Home Office expectations is second to none.

Engineering & Robotics

Matt O’Connell

We didn’t know where to begin with sponsoring overseas talent. Immtell guided us from sponsorship licence application through to onboarding our first international UX designer. Their advice was always clear, timely and spot on.

Creative/Digital

Rajiv Patel

Immtell took the stress out of sponsoring our new data scientist from India. From requesting our defined CoS to visa approval, every step was handled with professionalism and speed. A brilliant partner for any sponsor.

Financial Services

James Flint

We’ve used Immtell for several Skilled Worker visa renewals. They’re proactive, responsive and never miss a detail. A reliable extension of our HR team.

Transport & Logistics

Louise Garner

Our sponsor licence audit with Immtell was a wake-up call. Gavin and the team helped us address gaps and gave us practical advice. We now feel completely confident if the Home Office were to knock on the door.

Renewable Energy

Claire Thompson

We approached Immtell to help us secure a sponsor licence as we scaled our research team. Their insight and clear guidance made a complex process feel straightforward. Within weeks, we had our licence and were ready to hire globally.

Life Sciences

I don't have words...

I don't have words to thank Gavin and his team. I have been struggling to get my priority slot for past one month. But Gavin made it happen in just one day. It completely feels like magic come live. Thanks a lot Immtell team for your help. Do the same and fantastic work in future. All the best.

Anbu Arasan

Gavin is AMAZING!

He showed up on time, he is extremely informed about the whole immigration process and provides valuable insights and provides a plethora of options for your specific case. Definitely would work with him again!

Alicia Cedron

It’s been a game changer

"We needed help to build a team, Immtell helped us understand what we could and should do to recruit from overseas. It’s been a game changer for our property company.”

Richard Lee, Property Management

Smooth & Fast Service

Gavin has been truly amazing in assisting me with my priority cos slots. I have been trying for more than 3 weeks to get one but couldn’t. Gavin helped me get it in very first attempt. It was lovely working with him. Definitely would recommend him if you want a smooth and fast service.

Damini Naidu

Turnaround incredibly quick!

We recently used Gavin's services for our business and he was fantastic, the turnaround was incredibly quick, and he was more than helpful throughout. Would absolutely recommend.

Hannah

Natalia Petrova

We’re a boutique firm that needed expert advice on sponsoring overseas legal professionals. Immtell’s support was invaluable, and their training helped us build confidence internally to manage our responsibilities.

Legal

Salma Bibi

The sponsor duties training delivered by Gavin at Immtell was engaging, practical and tailored to our team. It gave us peace of mind and helped us tighten up our internal checks.

MedTech

Olivia Hart

Thanks to Immtell, we now sponsor several international teachers across our network. They made a complex regulatory process easy to understand and implement. Highly recommended for the education sector.

Education

Marcus Wright

We took advantage of Immtell’s remote compliance check and were blown away by the detail. The resulting report highlighted issues we hadn’t even considered and gave us the tools to fix them before they became problems

Architecture & Design

Adanna Okafor

Immtell supported us through our sponsor licence application at a time when we urgently needed to recruit care staff from overseas. The advice was practical, clear, and always tailored to our sector. Thanks to their help, we were able to bring in our first international recruits and continue growing our care team.

Domiciliary Care

David Lin

We were struggling to get approval on our CoS requests until we started working with Gavin and Immtell. They helped us frame the justification clearly and get things over the line quickly. Gavin's understanding of Home Office expectations is second to none.

Engineering & Robotics

Matt O’Connell

We didn’t know where to begin with sponsoring overseas talent. Immtell guided us from sponsorship licence application through to onboarding our first international UX designer. Their advice was always clear, timely and spot on.

Creative/Digital

Rajiv Patel

Immtell took the stress out of sponsoring our new data scientist from India. From requesting our defined CoS to visa approval, every step was handled with professionalism and speed. A brilliant partner for any sponsor.

Financial Services

James Flint

We’ve used Immtell for several Skilled Worker visa renewals. They’re proactive, responsive and never miss a detail. A reliable extension of our HR team.

Transport & Logistics

Louise Garner

Our sponsor licence audit with Immtell was a wake-up call. Gavin and the team helped us address gaps and gave us practical advice. We now feel completely confident if the Home Office were to knock on the door.

Renewable Energy

Claire Thompson

We approached Immtell to help us secure a sponsor licence as we scaled our research team. Their insight and clear guidance made a complex process feel straightforward. Within weeks, we had our licence and were ready to hire globally.

Life Sciences

I don't have words...

I don't have words to thank Gavin and his team. I have been struggling to get my priority slot for past one month. But Gavin made it happen in just one day. It completely feels like magic come live. Thanks a lot Immtell team for your help. Do the same and fantastic work in future. All the best.

Anbu Arasan

Gavin is AMAZING!

He showed up on time, he is extremely informed about the whole immigration process and provides valuable insights and provides a plethora of options for your specific case. Definitely would work with him again!

Alicia Cedron

It’s been a game changer

"We needed help to build a team, Immtell helped us understand what we could and should do to recruit from overseas. It’s been a game changer for our property company.”

Richard Lee, Property Management

Smooth & Fast Service

Gavin has been truly amazing in assisting me with my priority cos slots. I have been trying for more than 3 weeks to get one but couldn’t. Gavin helped me get it in very first attempt. It was lovely working with him. Definitely would recommend him if you want a smooth and fast service.

Damini Naidu

Turnaround incredibly quick!

We recently used Gavin's services for our business and he was fantastic, the turnaround was incredibly quick, and he was more than helpful throughout. Would absolutely recommend.

Hannah

Natalia Petrova

We’re a boutique firm that needed expert advice on sponsoring overseas legal professionals. Immtell’s support was invaluable, and their training helped us build confidence internally to manage our responsibilities.

Legal

Salma Bibi

The sponsor duties training delivered by Gavin at Immtell was engaging, practical and tailored to our team. It gave us peace of mind and helped us tighten up our internal checks.

MedTech

Olivia Hart

Thanks to Immtell, we now sponsor several international teachers across our network. They made a complex regulatory process easy to understand and implement. Highly recommended for the education sector.

Education

Marcus Wright

We took advantage of Immtell’s remote compliance check and were blown away by the detail. The resulting report highlighted issues we hadn’t even considered and gave us the tools to fix them before they became problems

Architecture & Design

Adanna Okafor

Immtell supported us through our sponsor licence application at a time when we urgently needed to recruit care staff from overseas. The advice was practical, clear, and always tailored to our sector. Thanks to their help, we were able to bring in our first international recruits and continue growing our care team.

Domiciliary Care

David Lin

We were struggling to get approval on our CoS requests until we started working with Gavin and Immtell. They helped us frame the justification clearly and get things over the line quickly. Gavin's understanding of Home Office expectations is second to none.

Engineering & Robotics

Matt O’Connell

We didn’t know where to begin with sponsoring overseas talent. Immtell guided us from sponsorship licence application through to onboarding our first international UX designer. Their advice was always clear, timely and spot on.

Creative/Digital

Rajiv Patel

Immtell took the stress out of sponsoring our new data scientist from India. From requesting our defined CoS to visa approval, every step was handled with professionalism and speed. A brilliant partner for any sponsor.

Financial Services

James Flint

We’ve used Immtell for several Skilled Worker visa renewals. They’re proactive, responsive and never miss a detail. A reliable extension of our HR team.

Transport & Logistics

Louise Garner

Our sponsor licence audit with Immtell was a wake-up call. Gavin and the team helped us address gaps and gave us practical advice. We now feel completely confident if the Home Office were to knock on the door.

Renewable Energy

Claire Thompson

We approached Immtell to help us secure a sponsor licence as we scaled our research team. Their insight and clear guidance made a complex process feel straightforward. Within weeks, we had our licence and were ready to hire globally.

Life Sciences

I don't have words...

I don't have words to thank Gavin and his team. I have been struggling to get my priority slot for past one month. But Gavin made it happen in just one day. It completely feels like magic come live. Thanks a lot Immtell team for your help. Do the same and fantastic work in future. All the best.

Anbu Arasan

Gavin is AMAZING!

He showed up on time, he is extremely informed about the whole immigration process and provides valuable insights and provides a plethora of options for your specific case. Definitely would work with him again!

Alicia Cedron

It’s been a game changer

"We needed help to build a team, Immtell helped us understand what we could and should do to recruit from overseas. It’s been a game changer for our property company.”

Richard Lee, Property Management

Smooth & Fast Service

Gavin has been truly amazing in assisting me with my priority cos slots. I have been trying for more than 3 weeks to get one but couldn’t. Gavin helped me get it in very first attempt. It was lovely working with him. Definitely would recommend him if you want a smooth and fast service.

Damini Naidu

Turnaround incredibly quick!

We recently used Gavin's services for our business and he was fantastic, the turnaround was incredibly quick, and he was more than helpful throughout. Would absolutely recommend.

Hannah

Natalia Petrova

We’re a boutique firm that needed expert advice on sponsoring overseas legal professionals. Immtell’s support was invaluable, and their training helped us build confidence internally to manage our responsibilities.

Legal

Salma Bibi

The sponsor duties training delivered by Gavin at Immtell was engaging, practical and tailored to our team. It gave us peace of mind and helped us tighten up our internal checks.

MedTech

Olivia Hart

Thanks to Immtell, we now sponsor several international teachers across our network. They made a complex regulatory process easy to understand and implement. Highly recommended for the education sector.

Education

Marcus Wright

We took advantage of Immtell’s remote compliance check and were blown away by the detail. The resulting report highlighted issues we hadn’t even considered and gave us the tools to fix them before they became problems

Architecture & Design

Adanna Okafor

Immtell supported us through our sponsor licence application at a time when we urgently needed to recruit care staff from overseas. The advice was practical, clear, and always tailored to our sector. Thanks to their help, we were able to bring in our first international recruits and continue growing our care team.

Domiciliary Care

David Lin

We were struggling to get approval on our CoS requests until we started working with Gavin and Immtell. They helped us frame the justification clearly and get things over the line quickly. Gavin's understanding of Home Office expectations is second to none.

Engineering & Robotics

Matt O’Connell

We didn’t know where to begin with sponsoring overseas talent. Immtell guided us from sponsorship licence application through to onboarding our first international UX designer. Their advice was always clear, timely and spot on.

Creative/Digital

Rajiv Patel

Immtell took the stress out of sponsoring our new data scientist from India. From requesting our defined CoS to visa approval, every step was handled with professionalism and speed. A brilliant partner for any sponsor.

Financial Services

James Flint

We’ve used Immtell for several Skilled Worker visa renewals. They’re proactive, responsive and never miss a detail. A reliable extension of our HR team.

Transport & Logistics

Louise Garner

Our sponsor licence audit with Immtell was a wake-up call. Gavin and the team helped us address gaps and gave us practical advice. We now feel completely confident if the Home Office were to knock on the door.

Renewable Energy

Claire Thompson

We approached Immtell to help us secure a sponsor licence as we scaled our research team. Their insight and clear guidance made a complex process feel straightforward. Within weeks, we had our licence and were ready to hire globally.

Life Sciences

I don't have words...

I don't have words to thank Gavin and his team. I have been struggling to get my priority slot for past one month. But Gavin made it happen in just one day. It completely feels like magic come live. Thanks a lot Immtell team for your help. Do the same and fantastic work in future. All the best.

Anbu Arasan

Gavin is AMAZING!

He showed up on time, he is extremely informed about the whole immigration process and provides valuable insights and provides a plethora of options for your specific case. Definitely would work with him again!

Alicia Cedron

It’s been a game changer

"We needed help to build a team, Immtell helped us understand what we could and should do to recruit from overseas. It’s been a game changer for our property company.”

Richard Lee, Property Management

Smooth & Fast Service

Gavin has been truly amazing in assisting me with my priority cos slots. I have been trying for more than 3 weeks to get one but couldn’t. Gavin helped me get it in very first attempt. It was lovely working with him. Definitely would recommend him if you want a smooth and fast service.

Damini Naidu

Turnaround incredibly quick!

We recently used Gavin's services for our business and he was fantastic, the turnaround was incredibly quick, and he was more than helpful throughout. Would absolutely recommend.

Hannah

Natalia Petrova

We’re a boutique firm that needed expert advice on sponsoring overseas legal professionals. Immtell’s support was invaluable, and their training helped us build confidence internally to manage our responsibilities.

Legal

Salma Bibi

The sponsor duties training delivered by Gavin at Immtell was engaging, practical and tailored to our team. It gave us peace of mind and helped us tighten up our internal checks.

MedTech

Olivia Hart

Thanks to Immtell, we now sponsor several international teachers across our network. They made a complex regulatory process easy to understand and implement. Highly recommended for the education sector.

Education

Marcus Wright

We took advantage of Immtell’s remote compliance check and were blown away by the detail. The resulting report highlighted issues we hadn’t even considered and gave us the tools to fix them before they became problems

Architecture & Design

Adanna Okafor

Immtell supported us through our sponsor licence application at a time when we urgently needed to recruit care staff from overseas. The advice was practical, clear, and always tailored to our sector. Thanks to their help, we were able to bring in our first international recruits and continue growing our care team.

Domiciliary Care

David Lin

We were struggling to get approval on our CoS requests until we started working with Gavin and Immtell. They helped us frame the justification clearly and get things over the line quickly. Gavin's understanding of Home Office expectations is second to none.

Engineering & Robotics

Matt O’Connell

We didn’t know where to begin with sponsoring overseas talent. Immtell guided us from sponsorship licence application through to onboarding our first international UX designer. Their advice was always clear, timely and spot on.

Creative/Digital

Rajiv Patel

Immtell took the stress out of sponsoring our new data scientist from India. From requesting our defined CoS to visa approval, every step was handled with professionalism and speed. A brilliant partner for any sponsor.

Financial Services

James Flint

We’ve used Immtell for several Skilled Worker visa renewals. They’re proactive, responsive and never miss a detail. A reliable extension of our HR team.

Transport & Logistics

Louise Garner

Our sponsor licence audit with Immtell was a wake-up call. Gavin and the team helped us address gaps and gave us practical advice. We now feel completely confident if the Home Office were to knock on the door.

Renewable Energy

Claire Thompson

We approached Immtell to help us secure a sponsor licence as we scaled our research team. Their insight and clear guidance made a complex process feel straightforward. Within weeks, we had our licence and were ready to hire globally.

Life Sciences

I don't have words...

I don't have words to thank Gavin and his team. I have been struggling to get my priority slot for past one month. But Gavin made it happen in just one day. It completely feels like magic come live. Thanks a lot Immtell team for your help. Do the same and fantastic work in future. All the best.

Anbu Arasan

Gavin is AMAZING!

He showed up on time, he is extremely informed about the whole immigration process and provides valuable insights and provides a plethora of options for your specific case. Definitely would work with him again!

Alicia Cedron

It’s been a game changer

"We needed help to build a team, Immtell helped us understand what we could and should do to recruit from overseas. It’s been a game changer for our property company.”

Richard Lee, Property Management

Smooth & Fast Service

Gavin has been truly amazing in assisting me with my priority cos slots. I have been trying for more than 3 weeks to get one but couldn’t. Gavin helped me get it in very first attempt. It was lovely working with him. Definitely would recommend him if you want a smooth and fast service.

Damini Naidu

Turnaround incredibly quick!

We recently used Gavin's services for our business and he was fantastic, the turnaround was incredibly quick, and he was more than helpful throughout. Would absolutely recommend.

Hannah

Natalia Petrova

We’re a boutique firm that needed expert advice on sponsoring overseas legal professionals. Immtell’s support was invaluable, and their training helped us build confidence internally to manage our responsibilities.

Legal

Salma Bibi

The sponsor duties training delivered by Gavin at Immtell was engaging, practical and tailored to our team. It gave us peace of mind and helped us tighten up our internal checks.

MedTech

Olivia Hart

Thanks to Immtell, we now sponsor several international teachers across our network. They made a complex regulatory process easy to understand and implement. Highly recommended for the education sector.

Education

Marcus Wright

We took advantage of Immtell’s remote compliance check and were blown away by the detail. The resulting report highlighted issues we hadn’t even considered and gave us the tools to fix them before they became problems

Architecture & Design

Adanna Okafor

Immtell supported us through our sponsor licence application at a time when we urgently needed to recruit care staff from overseas. The advice was practical, clear, and always tailored to our sector. Thanks to their help, we were able to bring in our first international recruits and continue growing our care team.

Domiciliary Care

David Lin

We were struggling to get approval on our CoS requests until we started working with Gavin and Immtell. They helped us frame the justification clearly and get things over the line quickly. Gavin's understanding of Home Office expectations is second to none.

Engineering & Robotics

Matt O’Connell

We didn’t know where to begin with sponsoring overseas talent. Immtell guided us from sponsorship licence application through to onboarding our first international UX designer. Their advice was always clear, timely and spot on.

Creative/Digital

Rajiv Patel

Immtell took the stress out of sponsoring our new data scientist from India. From requesting our defined CoS to visa approval, every step was handled with professionalism and speed. A brilliant partner for any sponsor.

Financial Services

James Flint

We’ve used Immtell for several Skilled Worker visa renewals. They’re proactive, responsive and never miss a detail. A reliable extension of our HR team.

Transport & Logistics

Louise Garner

Our sponsor licence audit with Immtell was a wake-up call. Gavin and the team helped us address gaps and gave us practical advice. We now feel completely confident if the Home Office were to knock on the door.

Renewable Energy

Claire Thompson

We approached Immtell to help us secure a sponsor licence as we scaled our research team. Their insight and clear guidance made a complex process feel straightforward. Within weeks, we had our licence and were ready to hire globally.

Life Sciences