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Toska Kamile Fernandez

Solicitor
UK Inbound Immigration

Toska is a solicitor in the UK Inbound Immigration team. She joined Gherson in 2019 as a Paralegal and completed her Training Contract with the firm in February 2022.

Toska specialises in all areas of corporate and private client immigration law. She works extensively with businesses and individuals on sponsor licence applications, work-sponsored visa applications, prevention of illegal working and immigration compliance, as well as dealing with indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and citizenship applications. Her practice includes a diverse range of clients, from start-ups and multinational corporations to HNW and UHNW individuals, international families, celebrities and academics.

Toska is known for her pragmatic, caring and warm approach, which helps to alleviate the stress clients often face when navigating the complexities of ever-evolving immigration law. She was recently recognised as a key lawyer for immigration in the 2024 Legal 500, a testament to her growing expertise and recognition in the field.

Languages spoken: English, Tagalog.
Notable Experience
  • Trusted advisor to multinational corporations and highly skilled professionals navigating the UK’s complex business immigration landscape, providing strategic guidance on visa applications, extensions, workforce mobility solutions and ongoing compliance advice to mitigate risk and ensure alignment with Home Office regulations.
  • Representing EEA nationals and family members of British citizens and settled persons in complex immigration circumstances.
  • Collaborating closely with tax advisors, property consultants and other specialists to provide seamless relocation support, ensuring smooth integration into life in the UK for international families, students and professionals.
  • Successfully overturning a visa refusal based on insufficient evidence of sole responsibility for a Skilled Worker migrant.
  • Securing visitor visas for clients who had previously faced refusals, demonstrating diligence and strategic application.
  • Assisting clients in obtaining ILR despite notable absences, showcasing expertise in navigating complex residency requirements.
  • Developing and executing a tailored strategy to help a highly distinguished professor secure ILR via the Global Talent visa route, despite challenges in proving UK earnings.
  • Admissions & Memberships
  • Admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales: 2022
  • Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • Recognitions & Publications
  • Toska was recognised as a key lawyer for immigration in the 2024 Legal 500.
  • "I would like to thank Toska and Xinyi from Gherson. They supported me through both my Pre-Settled and Settled Status applications, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. They were always clear, quick to respond, and genuinely kind throughout the process. Communication was seamless, and they made the entire experience feel easy and stress-free. Thanks to their guidance, I received my status without any issues. I highly recommend their services!"

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