24th June 2026 | Nelli Shevchenko | Immigration, Immigration Law, UK Visa Applications

Sherrards is delighted to announce that Immigration Senior Associate Nelli Shevchenko has won the prestigious ’Against All Odds’ Award at The Immies 2026, hosted by Build Fellowship.

The winners were announced live at the Americal Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) National Conference in San Diego, California, on 17th June 2026, where Nelli was also speaking as part of the conference Global Migration Section Forum programme.

The award honours immigration professionals who refuse to accept “no” as a final answer and demonstrate extraordinary persistence in navigating complex bureaucratic challenges to achieve successful outcomes for clients. It recognises those who go above and beyond in advocating for their clients, showing determination, resilience and an unwavering commitment to finding solutions even when the odds appear stacked against them.

Nelli’s achievement reflects her dedication to supporting clients through often complex and demanding immigration matters. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a client-focused approach, combining technical expertise with persistence and determination to help individuals, families, and businesses navigate the UK immigration system.

Commenting on the achievement, Nelli said:

“In the past few years, we have seen immigration become more and more complex, so the ability to handle non-straightforward cases and push back against red tape is fast becoming a defining skill for any successful immigration lawyer. Not a single case is the same, and developing that skill is at the heart of what I do.

I am privileged to work with clients who place their trust in us at important moments in their lives and businesses. This award reflects not just my own work but the support of my wonderful colleagues at Sherrards, and I remain committed to finding practical solutions, however complex the challenge.”

The Immies, organised by Build Fellowship, bring together immigration professionals from around the world to celebrate excellence, innovation, and achievement across the immigration sector. The awards recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant impact through their work and commitment to clients.

Sherrards is proud to see Nelli’s hard work and dedication recognised on an international stage and congratulates her on this well-deserved achievement. The firm’s Immigration team continues to advise individuals, families and businesses on a wide range of UK immigration matters, including visa applications, sponsorship, settlement and citizenship matters.

To find out more about Nelli’s expertise or to discuss your immigration requirements, please contact Nelli Shevchenko or a member of the Sherrards Immigration team.

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