Sarah Okonkwo

About

Sarah Okonkwo is an SRA-regulated solicitor with 14 years of UK immigration experience. She spent her first three years as a Home Office caseworker, which gives her an insider understanding of how Entry Clearance Officers assess applications. Since moving to private practice in 2014, she has handled over 940 cases across family reunification, Skilled Worker sponsorship, and complex refusal appeals.

Her practice focuses on cases where the applicant has a previous refusal or where the evidence is borderline. She is known for writing cover letters that directly address the officer's likely concerns rather than providing generic assurances. Sarah is also experienced in judicial review applications for refusals that appear unlawful.

She speaks fluent French and Igbo, and has particular expertise in West African applicants applying to the UK.

Credentials

Bar / Registration number: SRA-628419

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom