Immigration Fees Explained

Our work will involve:

• An initial consultation to discuss you circumstances, and ascertaining what the most appropriate application is for you, and the other options available;

• We will give you advice regarding the requirements of the Immigration Rules, timescales and whether you will meet the criteria;

• If you do not meet certain criteria of the Immigration Rules, whether this can be overcome and how. This may take additional hours;

• We will consider the supporting evidence you provide, to see how it will benefit your case;

• We will help you procure further evidence, if necessary (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking and preparing statements of any witnesses to accompany your application;

• We will prepare your application and submit it on your behalf;

• We can carry out mock interviews with you if required for your case. Further, if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you additional advice at the appropriate time;

• We can give you give you advice about the outcome of the application, and any further steps you need to take.

Timescales

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read about the current processing times here.

Normally, we will be able to submit your application within 2 to 8 weeks of receiving your instructions, but we will inform you at the earliest possible time if it will take longer to submit your application.

The timeframes for all applications are likely to vary, and we can give you a more accurate timeframe once we have information about your specific case.

Factors That Could Make a Matter More Complex

• Previous convictions;

• Previous immigration offences;

• Previous immigration history;

• Long periods of absence;

• Periods without work or study activity;

• Inability to provide specified documents;

• Unemployment in home country;

• Your employment history and level;

• Reasons for the Home Office to consider you an overstay risk;

• Minimal evidence of genuine relationship;

• Forming an entrepreneur team; and,

• Viability of overseas company.

We will ensure that we fully explain:

• How we calculate our fees;

• The likely costs involved in dealing with your case;

• Any additional costs that may be incurred during the transaction or proceedings; and,

• Any costs that you may recover from, or have to pay to the other party.

Depending on your particular situation, we may offer the following funding options:

Fixed Fee

For a fixed fee option, a lawyer will assess your case preliminarily, and confirm to you a fixed fee to deal with your case. This gives you cost certainty in achieving a particular resolution. For some areas, we are able to confirm fixed fees in stages, which gives you even more flexibility.

Agreed Hourly Rate

This is the traditional fee structure. For this option, a lawyer will assess your case preliminarily, and provide a fully flexible fee option on an hour by hour basis. You will be given information about the likely overall cost of your matter, and you will be updated as to the costs incurred approximately every three months.

Membership Organisations

Some union and membership organisations offer legal cover within the membership benefits. If you are a member of such an organisation, you should inform your lawyer who will be able to give you assistance and advise on the fee options available.

Fees for Immigration Services

We charge our fee for immigration services on a fixed fee basis or an hourly rate.

Our fees are calculated by reference to the time spent on your case by the solicitors, their level of experience and position in the firm. The work done on your case by all non-qualified staff, paralegals and trainee solicitors will be supervised by the solicitor acting on your behalf.

Our Current Rates

These charges are reviewed annually and we will let you know if the rates increase.

We will be happy to discuss your case fee with you, and agree to payments in instalments if possible.

We can make the following applications for you:

The number of hours spent on your case depend on the circumstances in each case, involving:

• The amount and kind of supporting evidence that we need to consider;

• The complexities of your case;

• The languages you speak, and if any interpretation required;

• The number of hours depends on the number of documents, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents; and,

• Whether you are applying with other dependants or making joint applications.

Accordingly, the fees quoted below estimates:

• Naturalisation or Registration under the British Nationality Act 1981. On average, the cost of an application starts from £2,000 (excluding VAT).

• Spouse and partners applications, including fiancé(e)s or proposed civil partners. Such an application would cost between £2,500 to £4,500 (excluding VAT).

• Applications on behalf of European Economic Area/EEA nationals and their family members under the applicable EEA Regulations or Immigration Rules, including applications for permanent residence, residence cards, and registration certificates. On average, these applications cost between £2,000 to £4,000 (excluding VAT).

• Applications under the Immigration Rules, including but not limited to student and work experience visas, and standard visit visas (for tourism, or visiting friends or family). Based on the type of application you require, the cost is likely to be between £950 to £3,500 (excluding VAT).

• Applications for work, business or study under the Points-Based System (except for Sponsorship license applications). Depending on the type of application, the cost would be between £2,500 to £7,500 (excluding VAT).

• Dependant relative, family reunion applications and Ancestry visas. Based on the kind of application you require, the cost would be between £2,000 to £5,000 (excluding VAT).

• Other categories, such as applications on the basis of long residence. Costs are likely to be between £2,000 to £5,000 (excluding VAT).

Litigation, Appeals or Court Hearings

Immigration matters tend to involve appeals, court hearings, court attendance and related procedures. The cost involved for this type of work will be discussed with you at the first meeting, and such cost would either be on an hourly rate or on a fixed fee. In any case, you will be informed of the cost at the start of your instructions to us.

Disbursements (not included in costs set out above): 

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, e.g. court fees. We will handle payment of disbursements on behalf of you to ensure a smoother process.

Examples of disbursements are, but not limited to, the following:

• Interpreter fees, independent expert reports (e.g. medical experts). These are not required in many cases, and we will let you know if they are needed for your case:

• A business plan is required for Entrepreneur visa applications. Such plans are provided by independent plan writers, who will quote fee separately;

• The fees payable to the Home Office and/or the IHS surcharge fees for making the application. This will be paid to the Home Office directly as part of the application process;

• Where the Home Office refuse your application, we can advice and assist you in relation to any administrative review, appeal or judicial review; and,

• We can inform you further in case any application is refused, and we can discuss further actions and options available to you.

Contact Us

Whether you have questions, or would like to instruct a solicitor, please feel free to speak in confidence to one of our team members.

Personal Immigration Services

• Bringing Family to the UK

• UK Immigration for EU Citizens

• Apply for British Citizenship

• Apply for British Citizenship for Children

• Apply for Indefinite Leave To Remain

• Partners & Parents

• Children 7 Years Residence

• Long Residence Applications

• Private and Family Life

• Overstayers

• UK Spouse/Partner Visa

• Adult Dependent Relative

• Visit Visa

• Visa Refusals

• Immigration Appeals

• Judicial Reviews

• EEA Applications

• Nationality and Passports

• Entry Clearance and In-Country Applications

Business Immigration Services

• Sponsor Licence

• Sponsor Compliance

• Civil Penalties

• Right To Work Checks

• Tier 2 General

• Tire 5 General

• Tier 4 Student Visa

Services We Provide

• Buying and Selling Property

• Disputes and Resolutions

• Commercial Property

• Power of Attorney

• Wills, Probate and Trusts

• Immigration

• Property Litigation

• Business and Corporate Law

• Divorce and Child Contact

• Family Law