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Global mobility & cross-border

Moving people, and their plans, across borders.

Work and business visas, residency, citizenship and corporate relocation across Nigeria, the UK and Canada, handled with the care a life-changing decision deserves.

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Immigration is rarely just paperwork. Behind every application is a family’s next chapter, a professional’s ambition, or a company’s need to bring in the right talent. The rules are detailed and change often, and a small error can mean months of delay or an outright refusal. Careful, accurate work makes the difference.

We advise individuals, families and employers on moving to and between Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Canada, choosing the right route, preparing applications that stand up to scrutiny, and supporting clients through to residency, settlement and citizenship.

What we help with

Routes and matters we advise on.

01

Work & business visas

Securing the right permission for employees, entrepreneurs and investors.

02

Residency & settlement

Advising on the path from temporary status to permanent residence.

03

Citizenship

Guiding eligible clients through naturalisation and citizenship applications.

04

Family & dependant routes

Bringing partners, children and dependants together under the applicable rules.

05

Corporate immigration

Helping employers sponsor and relocate talent, and stay compliant doing so.

06

Appeals & refusals

Challenging refusals and putting applications back on track.

An immigration decision shapes where a family lives and how a business grows. We treat each one with the weight it carries.

The Old Stone Legal approach

The law where you are

Immigration across our jurisdictions.

Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration Service

  • Business permits and expatriate quota positions enable foreign work.
  • Residence is regularised through the applicable permit framework.
  • Employers must meet the requirements for engaging foreign staff.

United Kingdom

UK Immigration Rules, points-based system

  • Most work routes operate through the points-based system and sponsorship.
  • Settlement and citizenship follow defined residence requirements.
  • Employers need a sponsor licence to employ many overseas workers.

Canada

IRCC, Express Entry, Manitoba PNP

  • Federal economic routes include Express Entry for skilled applicants.
  • The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program offers a provincial pathway.
  • Work permits and family routes support a range of circumstances.

How we work with you

From eligibility to settlement.

01

Assess eligibility & route

We review your circumstances and identify the route most likely to succeed.

02

Prepare the application

We assemble and check the evidence so the application is complete and persuasive.

03

Submit & manage

We submit, track progress and respond to any queries from the authorities.

04

Settlement & beyond

We support you through to residence, settlement and, where eligible, citizenship.

Common questions

Immigration, answered.

It depends on your purpose, your circumstances and the country you are moving to. Work, business, study, family and investment routes each carry different requirements. We assess your situation against the options and recommend the route with the best prospect of success.
In several of our jurisdictions, employers must hold a sponsorship licence or meet specific requirements before they can employ many overseas workers. We help businesses obtain and maintain the necessary permissions and stay compliant with their ongoing duties.
Processing times vary by route, country and the completeness of the application. A well-prepared application avoids the delays caused by missing evidence or errors. We set realistic expectations and keep you informed at each stage.
Often, yes. We review the reasons for refusal, advise on whether to appeal, seek a review or reapply, and prepare a stronger case. Acting promptly is important, as time limits can apply, so it is best to come to us as soon as you receive a decision.

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Tell us where you want to be and we will find the route and prepare the case to get you there.

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