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Hifzu is a Manager and Solicitor in Fragomen’s London office. He has more than 10 years’ experience assisting clients with the full range of UK immigration matters. He assists several established global clients across multiple sectors, including finance, technology and engineering, with managing their internship programmes under Fragomen’s International Internship scheme. This scheme allows Fragomen to sponsor interns on behalf of businesses.

Hifzu has advised entrepreneurs in various sectors to establish their businesses and status in the UK. He has also helped companies to obtain sponsorship licences and maintain their immigration compliance. In addition, Hifzu has carried out extensive advocacy at the First and Upper Tier Tribunals and assisted with complex immigration matters related to family-based applications under both UK immigration rules and EEA regulations.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Hifzu was a caseworker for the UKVI in their EEA department. He also ran a weekly clinic at the local Citizens Advice Bureau for over four years, providing pro bono immigration advice to the public.

Education

  • BPP Law School, Legal Practice Course, Merit, 2007
  • University of Liverpool, LLB, 2006

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Professional accomplishments

Member, Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA)

Experience

Assisted a chain of pharmacies to acquire a sponsorship licence and then sponsor individuals as they looked to expand their chain.

Assisted the individuals of a large foreign based pharmaceutical company in obtaining their Tier 1 Entrepreneur visas after they had taken ownership of a UK based pharmaceutical company.

Helped to reunite an individual with her younger orphaned siblings and nieces after she had claimed asylum in the UK after numerous hearings in both the First and Upper Tiers.

Helped an individual suffering from severe PTSD and mental health difficulties to be reunited with his wife after an extended period of separation due to the difficulties posed by the immigration rules.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Post Study Visa Options in the UK.” Fragomen and Interstride, Webinar, 10 June 2025.

Hifzu’s insights

June 24, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Early Career Visa Options in the UKRead more

April 7, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: UK Internship SchemeRead more

July 22, 2025 | Media mentions

New Civil Engineer: The immigration white paper and the government’s Industrial Strategy – how do they compare?Read more
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Hifzu’s insights

June 24, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Early Career Visa Options in the UKRead more

April 7, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: UK Internship SchemeRead more

July 22, 2025 | Media mentions

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Hifzu’s insights

June 24, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Early Career Visa Options in the UKRead more

April 7, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: UK Internship SchemeRead more

July 22, 2025 | Media mentions

New Civil Engineer: The immigration white paper and the government’s Industrial Strategy – how do they compare?Read more
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Fragomen International Internship Scheme – Temporary Worker Government Authorised Exchange (formerly Tier 5)Read more

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7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

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June 24, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Early Career Visa Options in the UKRead more

April 7, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: UK Internship SchemeRead more

July 22, 2025 | Media mentions

New Civil Engineer: The immigration white paper and the government’s Industrial Strategy – how do they compare?Read more
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Fragomen International Internship Scheme – Temporary Worker Government Authorised Exchange (formerly Tier 5)Read more

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Fragomen in Sheffield, United Kingdom

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7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

Hifzu’s insights

June 24, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Early Career Visa Options in the UKRead more

April 7, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: UK Internship SchemeRead more

July 22, 2025 | Media mentions

New Civil Engineer: The immigration white paper and the government’s Industrial Strategy – how do they compare?Read more
More related insights

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Fragomen International Internship Scheme – Temporary Worker Government Authorised Exchange (formerly Tier 5)Read more

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Fragomen in Sheffield, United Kingdom

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

Hifzu’s insights

June 24, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Early Career Visa Options in the UKRead more

April 7, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: UK Internship SchemeRead more

July 22, 2025 | Media mentions

New Civil Engineer: The immigration white paper and the government’s Industrial Strategy – how do they compare?Read more
More related insights

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Fragomen International Internship Scheme – Temporary Worker Government Authorised Exchange (formerly Tier 5)Read more

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EB-5 Investors: May Visa Bulletin Advances EB-5 Dates for Chinese Investors, Cautions Retrogression for India

Senior Counsel Mitch Wexler discusses China’s EB-5 Unreserved category advancing to September 22, 2026, while India’s dates remain unchanged with potential for retrogression amid sustained demand.

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Partner Julia Onslow-Cole discusses Middle East-based UHNW clients making short-term moves driven by schooling and timing considerations.

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Partners Chris Spentzaris and Sasko Markovski, Practice Leader Sarah Tan and Counsel Robert Walsh are recognized by Best Lawyers in Australia for their work in immigration law.

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Fragomen is shortlisted across multiple categories in the 2026 EMMA Awards, recognizing innovation and impact in global mobility and immigration services.

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Learn how international graduates can stay in France for one year to find work or start a business. Discover eligibility requirements, application steps and transition options for the Job Seeker/New Business Creator permit. 

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Portugal’s Golden Visa and the Pathway to EU Citizenship

Senior Associate Lara Hannaway outlines the current state of Portugal’s Golden Visa programme, examining how recent policy reforms, proposed changes to nationality rules and ongoing processing delays are reshaping the pathway to long‑term residence and EU citizenship.

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Mens en Migratie: Behind the Scenes—Recognised Sponsorship

In an article published in Mens en Migratie magazine, Senior Associate Tugba Ozyakup explains how authorized representatives support employers with recognized sponsor status by managing complex immigration processes, particularly for international companies navigating Dutch requirements.

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Aviation Business News: A Tough Runway to UK Settlement - UK Aviation and the Impact of the Settlement Changes

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Learn more

Work authorization

Portugal’s Golden Visa and the Pathway to EU Citizenship

Senior Associate Lara Hannaway outlines the current state of Portugal’s Golden Visa programme, examining how recent policy reforms, proposed changes to nationality rules and ongoing processing delays are reshaping the pathway to long‑term residence and EU citizenship.

Learn more

Media mentions

Mens en Migratie: Behind the Scenes—Recognised Sponsorship

In an article published in Mens en Migratie magazine, Senior Associate Tugba Ozyakup explains how authorized representatives support employers with recognized sponsor status by managing complex immigration processes, particularly for international companies navigating Dutch requirements.

Learn more

Media mentions

Aviation Business News: A Tough Runway to UK Settlement - UK Aviation and the Impact of the Settlement Changes

Manager Adam Hickling outlines how proposed UK settlement reforms may affect the aviation sector’s ability to attract and retain skilled engineers and technicians.

Learn more

Video

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Learn more

Video

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