UK Immigration Experts
Whether our UK immigration experts are reuniting families or helping UK businesses grow, we understand the difference our work has on the lives of our clients and the importance of getting it right. We have a diverse range of experience within our team who are able to offer you the support you need.
Our Approach
The Visa Office
We maintain a working environment defined by professionalism, courtesy, and transparency, rather than volume driven case turnover. Drawing on the depth of our experience, we advise clients candidly where an application is flawed and will not proceed with matters that are unlikely to succeed.
As part of our ongoing commitment to clients, we operate on a fixed fee basis. All fees are agreed in advance before any work is undertaken, with no hidden costs. This approach applies across both our representation and advisory services.
Whether we are supporting families or advising UK businesses, we recognise the significance of our work and the impact it has on our clients’ lives and objectives. Our team brings a broad range of experience, enabling us to provide considered, reliable support tailored to each situation.
Our Team
David Faulkner-Bryant
Senior Business Immigration Specialist
Head of UK Business Immigration | London & Bath
David Faulkner‑Bryant is a senior business immigration specialist with over ten years’ experience advising UK employers and international organisations on UK immigration law and compliance. As Head of the UK Business Immigration Team at The Visa Office, he leads the delivery of strategic immigration advice to corporate clients across multiple sectors.
He advises on all aspects of UK business immigration, with particular expertise in Sponsor Licence applications, Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility routes, workforce planning, and sponsor compliance. David is regularly instructed on complex and high‑risk matters requiring clear judgement and regulatory precision.
A former British Army officer, David brings a disciplined, structured approach to legal problem‑solving. He holds a Master’s degree and is known for providing advice that is technically robust, commercially focused, and aligned with wider business objectives.
Louisa Faulkner-Bryant
Managing Director of The Visa Office.
With over 15 years’ experience in immigration services, Louisa has developed a deep and practical understanding of UK immigration law and how it operates in reality. Her work is focused on ensuring clients receive clear, reliable guidance in a system where outcomes are often shaped by judgement as much as rules.
In her current role, Louisa oversees the direction of the business, leading the team and continuously strengthening the quality of advice delivered. She is committed to maintaining a professional, measured, and client-focused approach, ensuring that every matter is handled with care, clarity, and commercial awareness.
Peter Shannon
Senior UK Immigration Specialist
Peter Shannon is a senior UK immigration specialist with over ten years’ experience advising individuals and families on UK immigration law. He holds a Master’s degree in Human Rights, which informs his careful, principled approach to immigration matters and complex personal cases.
Peter has a strong track record of guiding clients through applications to live, work, and remain in the UK, including settlement and long‑term residence routes. He is recognised for his attention to detail, sound judgement, and ability to provide clear, practical advice throughout what is often a highly pressured process.
Clients value Peter’s calm, methodical approach and his commitment to ensuring applications are prepared accurately, strategically, and with full consideration of the wider legal and personal context.
Liz Roberts
Business Support Executive
With a career spanning over 30 years in office management and executive support, Liz brings a calm, highly organised approach to everything she does. Her strengths in communication, coordination, and problem-solving are invaluable to both the team and the wider business.
Following her CIPD Level 3 qualification, Liz is now focused on developing and supporting the HR function, helping to ensure a smooth, efficient, and people-focused service across the organisation.
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Our IAA Regulation
Immigration Advice Authority (IAA)
Ensure your Visa Consultant is regulated. Unregulated Immigration advice is illegal.
The Visa Office, is regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), formerly OISC. Authorisation number: F200400098. The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) protects seekers of immigration advice through regulation, enforcement and promoting best practice.
It is important you know whom you are working with therefore please check our regulation with the IAA following link:
Read more about what the IAA does.
