UK Immigration Lawyer for Business, Investor and US Visa Matters

Need advice on a UK or US visa strategy? Contact Davies & Associates to speak with an immigration lawyer about your business, investor or cross-border immigration options.

UK Immigration and US Visa Advice for Entrepreneurs, Investors and Companies

For businesses expanding between the United Kingdom and the United States, we advise on current and legacy visa routes, including the Innovator Founder visa, the Global Talent visa design pathway, UK expansion routes, E-2 Treaty Investor visas, L-1 intracompany transfers, EB-5 investor visas and related family immigration options.

Davies & Associates LLC has an in-depth understanding of UK visa requirements and of the US visa options available to UK nationals and UK-based companies, making the firm a strong source of advice for cross-border moves in either direction.

Award-Winning E-2 Lawyer

We are privileged to have been named one of the top three E-2 visa law firms in London by Global Citizenship Services. This independent recognition reflects our experience advising treaty investors and entrepreneurs on London-led E-2 matters.

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We are also proud to have been recognised as a Global Top 25 Investment Visa Law Firm for seven years by EB5 Investors Magazine.

UK Sole Representative Visa: Legacy Route

The UK Sole Representative route is now closed to new initial applications for overseas businesses seeking to establish a UK branch or subsidiary. Existing Sole Representative visa holders may still be able to extend their permission or apply for settlement, depending on their circumstances.

Overseas companies seeking to open a UK branch or subsidiary should usually consider current business immigration alternatives, including the Global Business Mobility: UK Expansion Worker visa route, where appropriate.

UK Start-up Visa: Closed to Most New Applicants

The UK Start-up visa is now a legacy route. In most cases, new entrepreneurs can no longer apply for this visa unless they already hold a qualifying Start-up endorsement issued before the route closed to new applicants.

Existing Start-up visa holders may still be able to apply for their partner and children to join them. Entrepreneurs who want to build an innovative, viable and scalable business in the UK should consider the UK Innovator Founder Visa.

UK Innovator Founder Visa

The UK Innovator Founder Visa replaced the previous Innovator and Start-up routes and is now one of the main UK visa options for entrepreneurs seeking to establish an innovative, viable and scalable business in the United Kingdom. Applicants must be endorsed by an approved endorsing body before applying.

UK Global Talent Visa: Design Industry Pathway

On 1 July 2026, the UK introduced a new Design Industry endorsement pathway to the Global Talent visa. Introduced by the March 2026 Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 1691), this route is sometimes described as a “UK designer visa.” It is aimed at leading and up-and-coming designers in fields that were not previously catered for under the Global Talent route, such as product, graphic, industrial, digital, UX/UI and game design.

Like other Global Talent categories, the design pathway does not require a job offer, an employer sponsor or a minimum salary. Applicants must instead be endorsed as having exceptional talent (established leaders) or exceptional promise (emerging leaders) on the basis of internationally recognised design work. Successful applicants can usually bring their partner and children, work flexibly in the UK, and may be able to apply for settlement in time. Read more on our dedicated UK Global Talent design pathway page.

US Immigration for UK Nationals and UK Companies

Experience

Our firm has long maintained a special focus on the United Kingdom and has substantial experience assisting UK-based individuals and businesses with US immigration matters.

We understand the cultural differences and the unique issues facing UK citizens considering living, working or permanently relocating to the United States. We also assist US citizens relocating to the United Kingdom.

Unique Understanding of UK Clients — Solicitors of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Our UK immigration practice team is composed of US immigration lawyers who are also dual-qualified as solicitors of the Senior Courts of England and Wales. This gives the team a distinctive understanding of UK clients and their businesses.

Our Approach

While no law firm can guarantee the outcome of a visa application, our team focuses on careful case assessment, document preparation and strategy before filing.

Who Do We Help?

We frequently assist UK citizens and corporations navigate the maze of US immigrant and non-immigrant visas. Together with other visa options we assist with E-2 visas, E-1 visas, EB-5 visas, L-1 visas for UK companies expanding to the United States, H-1B visas, O visas, green cards and family/marriage based visas.

Why UK Nationals and Businesses Work With Davies & Associates

• Cross-border immigration advice for UK and US matters.
• Experience advising entrepreneurs, investors and companies.
• Support for US visa options including E-2, E-1, L1, EB-5, H-1B, O visas and family-based immigration.
• Guidance on UK business immigration, the Global Talent design pathway and legacy UK visa routes.
• Lawyers familiar with the practical issues facing UK citizens, UK companies and international families.

We Understand: Our Unique Perspective

Born in the United Kingdom, Mark I Davies attended law school in the UK and worked in one of the world’s five largest firms in London before emigrating to the United States where he has practiced US immigration law for fifteen years.

The Best US Immigration Solutions

Our firm is structured to provide our clients with carefully considered immigration solutions. Our focus is not to push clients into a specific visa but to develop immigration solutions that help you achieve your personal goals.

Local Experience, International expertise

Our firm has direct “on the ground” expertise both in the United Kingdom and the United States. We are familiar with the unique procedures in place at the US embassy in London.