Immigration Law - JMK Advocates

Immigration Lawyers in Kenya

Expert Legal Support for Work Permits, Visas & Business Immigration

At JMK Advocates LLP, we provide trusted and timely immigration legal services in Kenya to both individuals and organizations. Our experienced immigration lawyers in Kenya assist clients with work permits, business visas, special passes, residence permits, and citizenship applications, ensuring full compliance with the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act and related regulations.

Whether you’re an expatriate, an investor, or an HR team relocating foreign staff, our Nairobi-based immigration law firm is here to support your needs.

Our Immigration Legal Services Include:

✅ Work Permits, Visas & Passes

Advisory and filing of:
- Work Permit applications (Class D, G, etc.)
- Special Passes and Dependent Passes
- Student and Research Visas
- Business Visas and Investor Permits
Application for Alien Identity Cards
Support for permanent residence and citizenship determinations

✅ Immigration Compliance & Advisory

Legal guidance on the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011
Advisory on refugee status and compliance with the Refugees Act, 2006
Drafting of immigration strategies for companies relocating expatriate employees
Support in visa appeals, deportation defense, and handling immigration investigations
Regular updates on regulatory changes affecting immigration and foreign workers

Corporate Immigration Support for Investors & NGOs

We also assist foreign investors and nonprofit organizations to:

Obtain business approvals, licenses, and permits
Navigate compliance checks from the Department of Immigration
Establish compliant employment contracts and immigration records for expatriates

Representative Immigration Transactions

Assisted numerous foreign nationals in securing passes, work permits, and alien cards under Kenyan immigration law
Represented international investors in obtaining business licenses and immigration approvals to set up operations in Kenya