Quick answer: who is Basharat Hussain?
Basharat Hussain is an experienced, IAA-regulated immigration lawyer (LLB) at Immigration Inn, 93 Ford End Road, Bedford. He has over 10 years’ experience in the immigration sector and has run his own immigration practice for around 8 years, regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (formerly OISC) at Level 1 under registration F201800051. He advises individuals, families and businesses across Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton on spouse and family visas, ILR, British citizenship, work and study visas, visit visas, business immigration and sponsor licences.
At a glance
| Role | Immigration Lawyer (LLB) and Accountant |
|---|---|
| Experience | 10+ years in the immigration sector; own immigration practice for around 8 years |
| Firm | Immigration Inn, 93 Ford End Road, Bedford MK40 4JT |
| Regulator | Immigration Advice Authority (formerly OISC), registration F201800051 |
| Accreditation level | Level 1: applications within the Immigration Rules |
| Firm regulated since | 2018 |
| Education | LLB (Bachelor of Laws), ACCA, Masters in Economics |
| Services | 12+ immigration services, fixed fees from £150 |
| Areas served | Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton, plus 23 nearby towns and clients across the UK by video |
| Recognition | Finalist, Business Finance Award 2013 |
| Appointments | In Bedford, by phone or by video, Monday to Friday, or on Saturdays by appointment |
Experienced, IAA-regulated immigration lawyer in Bedford
Basharat Hussain provides professional immigration advice and support to individuals, families and businesses across Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton. He has over 10 years of experience in the immigration sector and has been running his own immigration business for around 8 years.
Areas of expertise: spouse visas and family visas, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), British citizenship, work and study visas, visitor visas, business immigration and sponsor licence applications for local employers.
With years of practical experience and a strong focus on client care, Basharat has helped many clients through the complexities of UK immigration law. His commitment to clear advice, personal guidance and professional support has earned the trust of clients across Bedfordshire and beyond.
Whether you are applying for a visa, seeking settlement or British citizenship, or need immigration support for your business, Basharat will help you understand your options and move through the process with confidence.
Profile
Basharat Hussain brings two professions to every immigration case: law and accountancy. He studied law to LLB level, trained as an accountant with ACCA and went on to complete a Masters in Economics. Before advising on visas he built a career in accounting and business finance, and in 2013 he was a finalist for the Business Finance Award.
That mix shapes the cases he takes on. Many of his clients are couples, families and employers whose application turns on two questions at once: does the case meet the wording of the Immigration Rules, and does the evidence prove it? As a lawyer he answers the first; as an accountant he checks payslips, self-employed accounts, company income and savings for the second. He is accredited at Level 1 by the Immigration Advice Authority. Clients who leave reviews often mention him by name, usually as "Mr Bash", and describe a calm, polite lawyer who explains each step and keeps them updated until the decision arrives.
How his legal and accounting training helps your case
- The rules read line by line. Each requirement of your route, from the relationship and accommodation tests to English language and continuous residence, is checked against your documents before anything is filed.
- Financial evidence checked by an accountant. Salary, self-employment, company director income, pensions and cash savings each have their own evidence rules. Basharat works out which category your income falls into and whether the paperwork proves it.
- A clear covering letter. Your application is sent with a written explanation of how each requirement is met, so the caseworker does not have to piece the case together.
- Employers and business owners. For sponsor licences, Skilled Worker and business visas, he reads company accounts, payroll and HR records with an accountant's eye.
How Basharat works on your case
- Consultation. In Bedford, by phone or by video. He checks your status, history and plans, then tells you which route fits and whether it is within Level 1.
- Document checklist. You receive a list written for your case, not a generic form.
- Evidence review. He goes through every document, flags gaps and explains how to fix them before submission.
- Application and updates. The form and covering letter are prepared and submitted, and you are kept updated until the decision arrives.
What Level 1 accreditation means for you
The Immigration Advice Authority regulates everyone who gives immigration advice in the UK, and sets the level of work each adviser can do. At Level 1, Basharat advises on and prepares applications made within the Immigration Rules, which covers most spouse, family, settlement, citizenship and student cases.
Although Basharat is legally trained, he is not a solicitor or barrister. His immigration advice is regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority, not the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our guide to the difference between an immigration lawyer and a solicitor explains what that means for your case.
If your situation needs work beyond that level, such as an appeal, he will say so at your first appointment and point you to the right representation, so you never pay for advice he cannot give.
Check Immigration Inn on the IAA register (registration number F201800051).