Service Standards and Fees
The prices listed below are for guidance only. We will give you an accurate quote reflecting the complexity and urgency of your case in advance of any work undertaken.
VAT:
All Prices and disbursements are not subject to VAT as we are not a VAT-registered business
Fixed Fees – Immigration
Our fixed-fee arrangement can represent you in your immigration matter on a fixed-fee basis. If you cannot afford to pay our fee in full at the time of your instructions, we are happy to accept half of the agreed fee at the time of initial instructions with the balance to be paid before the enrolment of your biometrics.
What Is Fixed Fee For UK Visa and Immigration Matters?
A Fixed Fee Arrangement is an alternative to the standard hourly rate used by immigration solicitors with a fixed price for each stage of legal work. An agreed fixed fee is not dictated by the time spent on the case. The agreed fixed fee gives certainty of legal costs and thus enables you to budget for your lawyer’s fees for UK visa and immigration matters.
Our agreed fixed fee for UK visa and immigration cases covers all the work until we receive a written decision on the immigration matter stage for which you have instructed us. Please be advised that our agreed fixed fee does not cover the third-party charges e.g. Home Office visa or leave to remain application fees, court fees or Barrister’s fees.
We provide the following services in immigration matters:
- Full Representation Service:
In the first phase, after taking the instructions, we will advise the client with the required supporting docs, file and submit the online application form, and book the client’s appointment with the visa processing centre. After submitting the online application, in the second phase, we will draft a legal representation letter in support of the application, check the supporting documents advised earlier, and prepare and collate the application bundle to submit to the Home Office. We will continue representing the client until the outcome is received from the Home Office.
Our Full Representation Service takes over the management of a client’s case and deals with the Home Office on the client’s behalf. The client can relax and be confident that his/her case is being managed by experts in immigration law. We will prepare the best possible application and ensure the client has the greatest chance of success.
- Checking service
In the alternative to the Full Representation package, the client can also use our checking service to ensure their application satisfies all the requirements of the application.
In providing checking service, we would carry out the following tasks:
- The legal assessment test to determine whether the client is eligible to apply for leave to remain in a given immigration category
- We will check the client’s application form which he/she would have completed in the first place
- We will check the client’s supporting documents and other aspects of the application
Finally, we will advise the client beforehand if he/she needs to take any action before the application is submitted to the Home Office.
Our overall fees vary depending on the complexity of your case and the services you require. For a free quote specifically tailored to your circumstances, please call 01223 971 431.
To provide you with an understanding of how we charge and comply with SRA Transparency Rules, we have outlined below details of our typical fixed fee rates.
Our charges consist of:
- Our fees for the legal work.
- Disbursements – costs related to your matter payable to third parties, such as barristers’ fees, Home Office fees, expert fees, etc. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
Our estimated legal fee range for services, based on the Full Representation package, provided in Immigration matters are outlined below (depending on complexity).
Service/Applications:
- Initial consultation- One Off (up to 30 minutes)- £80.00
British citizenship:
- Adult Naturalisation Application: £1,200- £1,500
- Child Registration Application as a British Citizen (under 18- MN1 Application): £1,200- £1,500
- Registering A Child Born In The UK After 10 Years Residence – Form T Application: £1,200- £1,500
- Discretionary Child British Citizenship Application under Section 3(1): £1,500
Partner/ Spouse Visa/LTR Applications:
| Entry Clearance Proposed Civil Partner Visa | £1800 – £2,500 |
| Entry Clearance For Spouse Dependent Visa | £1800 – £2,500 |
| Switching into Spouse Dependent (05-Year Route) | £1500 – £2,000 |
| Extension of Spouse Dependent LTR (05-Year Route) | £1800 – £2,500 |
| ILR as A Spouse Dependent (05 -Years Route) | SET (M) Application | £1800 – £2,500 |
| Switching into Spouse Dependent Visa (10 -Years Route) | £1800 – £2,500 |
| Extension of Spouse Dependent LTR (10- Years Route) | £1500 – £2,000 |
| ILR as a Spouse Dependent (10- Years Route) | £1800 – £2,500 |
| Entry Clearance For Unmarried Partner Visa | £1800 – £2,500 |
| Switching to Unmarried Partner Visa (5 Years Route) | £1500 – £2,000 |
| ILR As An Unmarried Partner LTR (05- Years Route) | £1800 – £2,500 |
| Extension Of Unmarried Partner LTR (05 -Years Route) | £1500 – £2,000 |
| Extension of Unmarried Partner LTR (10 -Years Route) | £1500 – £2,000 |
| ILR as a Victim of Domestic Violence – SET (DV) Application | £2,500- £3,500 |
Applications as a Parent of A British / Settled Child
Applications By Children Of British Citizens / Settled Persons
| Fee + VAT (If Applicable) | |
| Entry Clearance for Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) from outside the UK by a child of a British Citizen / Settled Person – £2,000 – £2,500 | From £1,500 To £3,000 |
| ILR as a child – SET (F) application made within the UK –– £2,000 – £2,500 | From £1500 To £2,500 |
| Entry Clearance as a Child of a Person who has Partner or Parent Visa £2,000 – £2,500 | From £1,200 To £2,500 |
| Application For Leave To Remain as a Child – £1500 – £2,000 | From £1,200 To £2,500 |
| From £3000 To £5000 |
Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) Applications
| Entry Clearance For Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) Visa | £3,000 – £3,500 |
| Discretionary Leave Application By Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) | £3,000 – £3,500 |
| ILR as Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) | £3,000 – £3,500 |
Private Life Applications & Discretionary Leave to Remain Applications
Work Visas, Sponsor Licence and Dependant Visas
| Fee + VAT (If Applicable) | |
| Skilled worker visa Entry Clearance Application – – £1,500 – £2,000 | From £800 To £1,500 |
| Switching into a Skilled Worker LTR from inside the UK – £1,500 – £2,000 | From £800 To £1,500 VAT |
| Extension of Stay- Skilled Worker visa from inside the UK– £1,500 – £2,000 | |
| ILR as A Skilled Worker– £2,000 – £2,500 Administrative Review (AR) of Skilled Worker Visa/LTR Refusal– £1,000- £1,200 | From £800 To £1,500 |
UK Ancestry visa
| From £3,000 To £4,500 | |
| UK Ancestry Visa Entry Clearance Application – £2,000 – £2,500 | From £1,500 To £2,000 |
| Extension of Stay UK Ancestry LTR from inside the UK –– £1,500 – £2,000 | From £1,200 To £2,000 |
| ILR as a UK Ancestry from inside the UK – £2,000 – £2,500 | From £1,200 + To £2,000 |
Sponsor License Applications
| Application For Skilled Worker Sponsorship License – £2,000 – £2,500 Applying for Defined/undefined Certificate of Sponsorship £450- £650 |
| Assignment of Certificate of Sponsorship – £250- £350 |
Applications Under The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
| EUSS Family Permit – £2,000 – £2,500 | From £1,500 To £2,000 |
| Pre-settled status under the EU Settled Scheme (EUSS) £1,500 – £2,000 | From £1,000 To £2,500 |
| Settled Status under the EU Settled Scheme (EUSS) – £2,000 – £2,500 | From £1,000 To £2,500 |
Long Residence and Visitor Visa Applications
| Fee + VAT (If Applicable) | |
| ILR 10 years Long Residence – £2,000 – £2,500 | From £1,500 To £2,000 |
| FLR (LR) application – £1,800 – £2,000 Visitor Visa Application £1,500 – £2,000 | From £1,000 To £2,000 |
Student Visa Applications
| Entry Clearance Application Student visa (Tier-4) – £1,800 – £2,000 | Fee + VAT (If Applicable) |
| Application for an Extension of Stay (Tier-4) student LTR – £1,200 – £15,00 | From £7,00 To £1,200 |
| Administrative Review (AR) of student visa entry clearance or LTR refusal– £750- £1,000 | From £500 To £800 |
| From £500 To £800 | |
| From £1,000 To £1,500 |
Appeals:
• Lodging appeal and Representation at the First-tier Tribunal- £2,500- £3,500
• Lodging grounds to the Upper Tribunal (PTA Application) – £750- £1,250
• Representation to the Upper Tribunal- £2,500- £3,500
Judicial Review:
• Lodging a Judicial Review claim at the Upper Tribunal- £3,500- £,4,500
• Representation at a Judicial Review Permission Hearing at the Upper Tribunal- £1,500- £2,500
• Lodging a Judicial Review claim at the High Court- £1,200- £1,500
• Representation at a Judicial Review Permission Hearing at the High Court- £1,500- £2,000
• Judicial Review Injunction to prevent removal directions- £2,000- £2,500
Other Applications
• Temporary Admission request- £750.00
• Bail application to the First-tier Tribunal- £750.00
• Representation at a bail hearing- £1,000
• Deportation appeal- £3,500- £4,000
Disbursements:
In addition to our costs, you will need to cover ‘disbursements.’ In immigration matters, common disbursements often relate to counsel fees, which are separate from our fees outlined above. It is challenging to estimate overall counsel’s fees without knowing the details of your case, so please contact us for more information.
The typical disbursement for requiring a barrister may include:
Representation at Court, covering briefing the barrister, CMR, First-tier Tribunal hearings, and Upper Tribunal hearings. If a barrister is needed, fees typically range from £500 to £1,500. Please note in immigration matters, there is no VAT to pay on disbursements such as Home Office fees, Counsel fees and Court fees.
Additional fees such as skeleton arguments can range from £400 to £ 600 (VAT not payable).
If you need a highly experienced barrister, the cost may be higher. Additional charges, such as travel costs for us to attend meetings and hearings, may also apply.
If there is an interview with immigration authorities and you ask us to attend with you, further disbursements for our travel costs will be incurred.
Other costs to consider
Home Office fees (subject to change)
Interpreter fees at the interpreter’s hourly rate, typically ranging from £50 to £75 + VAT, plus any travel costs if required.
Medical report/expert report costs, ranging from £500 to £3000, if incurred.
Key stages of your case
The costs outlined cover all work related to key stages of an immigration application, including,
- Discuss your circumstances and options throughout the process.
- Providing advice about the Immigration Rules and criteria.
- Overcoming criteria challenges if needed.
- Reviewing and obtaining supporting evidence.
- Assisting in obtaining further evidence, including statements from witnesses.
Preparing and submitting your application.
Providing advice on the application outcome and any further steps.
While these costs generally cover all necessary work, we can provide a more tailored quote for your specific case once we have details about your circumstances.
How long will my case take?
We do not have control over the Home Office processing times, which can be viewed online. Submitting your application to the Home Office typically takes 1-4 weeks from the date of your instruction, depending on the matter’s complexity and any applicable timeframes or deadlines.
Who will be dealing with my case?
Your case will be handled by a trusted member of our experienced team, which includes qualified lawyers and experienced trainees specializing in immigration law. Once we assign someone to your case, we will introduce you to them, providing full details of their background and qualifications. You can find comprehensive details about our team’s experience and qualifications, including the types of work normally undertaken, on our website. Regardless of who is working on your case, it will be supervised by one of our partners.”
Time frames:
• The Home Office publish time scales for outside the UK applications on the UKVI website – “Visa Processing Times”. Other application time scales vary; they change depending on where the Home Office happen to be concentrating their staff resources. We advise on these time scales from recent experience before applications are made.
• We make our applications promptly once our instructions are complete.
Family Law:
- Filing no Fauly Divorce Petition (Non-contentious) £1,500- £1,700
- Filing no Fauly Divorce Petition (contentious) £2,000- £2,500