Raj Balu

I've built my career on turning one of the most complex and high-stakes areas of UK law into clear, actionable advice — for multinational corporates, high-net-worth families, growing businesses, and everyone in between.

When the rules change, when the Home Office pushes back, when a client's situation doesn't fit neatly into any category — that's exactly where I do my best work.

As an IAA Level 3 accredited consultant, Director of Cooper Tuff Immigration Consultants and adviser to Austen Jones Solicitors, I bring deep expertise across:
▸ Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility, Global Talent and High Potential Individuals
▸ Sponsor Licence applications, compliance audits, SMS reporting and penalty notice representation
▸ Family & Private Life, UK Ancestry, ILR, British nationality and appeals
▸ Strategic immigration advice and right to work compliance

I'm direct, discreet, and genuinely invested in outcomes — not just process. Clients trust me because I tell them what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. I negotiate hard on their behalf, and I don't walk away from a difficult case.