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Tayyaba is a Senior Associate and Solicitor at Fragomen’s London office, with more than ten years of experience in UK immigration law. She advises a broad range of large corporate and multinational clients on complex immigration matters, including Skilled Worker visas, intra-company transfers, indefinite leave to remain, permanent residency and naturalization applications. Known for her pragmatic and tailored approach, Tayyaba works closely with clients to develop compliant and strategic immigration solutions aligned with business needs.

In her previous roles, Tayyaba gained extensive experience in both corporate and private immigration practice. She has advised on a variety of immigration routes including Spouse, Visit, and Business visas, sponsor license applications and compliance, EU Settlement Scheme and related EU applications, as well as human rights and asylum matters. She also has experience with judicial review applications and has represented clients at First-tier Tribunal hearings.

Tayyaba speaks English and Urdu.

Education

  • BPP University Law School, Legal Practice Course, 2016
  • BPP University Law School, Graduate Diploma in Law, 2014
  • Middlesex University, B.A., 2013

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Publications and lectures

Co-author, “Global talent, local growth: Immigration’s role in the tech economy.” TechInformed, 22 July 2025.

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February 2, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen's Immigration Guide for the UK Tech SectorRead more

February 2, 2026 | Blog post

What UK Immigration Changes Mean for Tech Employers in 2026Read more

July 23, 2025 | Media mentions

TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech EconomyRead more
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February 2, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen's Immigration Guide for the UK Tech SectorRead more

February 2, 2026 | Blog post

What UK Immigration Changes Mean for Tech Employers in 2026Read more

July 23, 2025 | Media mentions

TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech EconomyRead more
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Tayyaba ’s insights

February 2, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen's Immigration Guide for the UK Tech SectorRead more

February 2, 2026 | Blog post

What UK Immigration Changes Mean for Tech Employers in 2026Read more

July 23, 2025 | Media mentions

TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech EconomyRead more
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London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Tayyaba ’s insights

February 2, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen's Immigration Guide for the UK Tech SectorRead more

February 2, 2026 | Blog post

What UK Immigration Changes Mean for Tech Employers in 2026Read more

July 23, 2025 | Media mentions

TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech EconomyRead more
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Tayyaba ’s insights

February 2, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen's Immigration Guide for the UK Tech SectorRead more

February 2, 2026 | Blog post

What UK Immigration Changes Mean for Tech Employers in 2026Read more

July 23, 2025 | Media mentions

TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech EconomyRead more
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United Kingdom

Tayyaba ’s insights

February 2, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen's Immigration Guide for the UK Tech SectorRead more

February 2, 2026 | Blog post

What UK Immigration Changes Mean for Tech Employers in 2026Read more

July 23, 2025 | Media mentions

TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech EconomyRead more
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Spear's 500 Recognises Partner Julia Onslow-Cole

Partner Julia Onslow-Cole is recognised in the Spears 500 guide to leading private client advisers, reflecting her experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and global businesses on complex UK and European immigration and mobility strategies.

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Doyle’s Guide 2026: Fragomen Leaders Recognized as Leading Immigration Lawyers

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Fragomen Ranked Band 1 in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide

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Global Mobility Lawyer: EU to Leverage Visas With New “Assertive Migration Diplomacy” Strategy

Senior Manager Andreia Ghimis highlights how the EU’s new migration strategy could create opportunities for employers while increasing compliance requirements.

Learn more

Awards

Spear's 500 Recognises Partner Julia Onslow-Cole

Partner Julia Onslow-Cole is recognised in the Spears 500 guide to leading private client advisers, reflecting her experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and global businesses on complex UK and European immigration and mobility strategies.

Learn more

Media mentions

Arabian Gulf Business Insight: Saudi Business Visa Rejections Rise as Scrutiny Tightens

Partner Abeer Al Husseini discusses increased scrutiny of Saudi business visas in AGBI, highlighting stricter review of short-term entry used for operational work and the implications for regional employers.

Learn more

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Doyle’s Guide 2026: Fragomen Leaders Recognized as Leading Immigration Lawyers

Australia and New Zealand Managing Partner  Teresa Liu, Partner Charles Johanes, Practice Leaders Hedvika and Leader Ben Lear and Senior Associate Hannah Scanlan are recognized in the 2026 edition of Doyle’s Guide as leading immigration practitioners in Australia.

Learn more

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Fragomen Ranked Band 1 in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide

Fragomen is ranked Band 1 for Immigration: Business in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide, marking two decades of recognition since 2006. The firm is also the only firm ranked Band 1 in the Global: Multi-Jurisdictional Immigration category and receives additional individual recognitions in the USA: Business Immigration rankings.

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Time to Act: Three Key Questions for Employers Ahead of March 1 Remuneration Increases for Employment Permits in Ireland

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Director David Iannella discusses how Global Entry can help frequent business travelers navigate US entry more predictably and access TSA PreCheck.

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London Fashion Week 2026

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