Frequently Asked Questions

We connect immigration lawyers, NGOs, and individuals with independent country specialists and expert witnesses for asylum and immigration proceedings worldwide. We match experts by country of origin, case type, and jurisdiction, and coordinate scope, timelines, and deliverables before work begins.

Yes. We support proceedings across the UK, US, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and international/UNHCR contexts. Experts are matched to the specific legal forum and country conditions relevant to each case.

Yes. Experts are instructed to provide independent opinions based on current, verifiable evidence. They do not advocate for a particular outcome. Their duty is to the court or tribunal and to accuracy.

Yes. All enquiries and case information are handled in strict confidence. We do not share information with immigration authorities or third parties without your instruction.

As early as possible — ideally before filing evidence or at least several weeks before a hearing deadline. Urgent instructions are possible, but early engagement allows proper expert matching, scope agreement, and time for primary-source research.

Reports are tailored to the procedural and evidentiary requirements of your jurisdiction — including CPR Part 35 (UK), Federal Rules of Evidence / Daubert (US), and equivalent standards elsewhere. We work with your legal team on declaration language, formatting, and certification.

Written expert reports, supplementary opinions, rebuttal reports, conference with counsel, oral testimony, deposition support, and advisory opinions. The format depends on your forum and case needs.

We match by country of origin, area of expertise (e.g. LGBTQ+ claims, gender-based violence, political persecution), language requirements, and the jurisdiction in which evidence will be given. We confirm availability and scope before instruction.

Fees depend on scope, urgency, and the expert required. We provide a clear proposal covering deliverables, timeline, and cost before work begins. Proportionate options are available for NGOs and legal aid contexts.

An expert witness is an independent specialist who knows about your country or situation. They write a report for the court or tribunal explaining facts the decision-maker needs to understand your case.

Expert evidence can explain country conditions, why something happened, or why your account might seem unclear to someone unfamiliar with your culture. It can support what you have told the authorities.

Yes. You can contact us directly if you do not have a lawyer. The best route is often through your legal representative, but we will listen and explain next steps in plain language.

Turnaround depends on complexity, expert availability, and urgency. You can indicate urgency on the engagement form, and we agree timeline before work begins.

No. Submitting an enquiry or engagement form does not create a client relationship or obligation. Work begins only after scope, fees, and instruction are agreed.