(SRA Transparency Rules)
We understand that legal fees remain a significant consideration for most clients and the priority is commonly to remain aware of the potential costs of us handling your case; this can enable you to make informed decisions as to whether you wish to proceed or not. We strive to demonstrate transparency at every stage and thus provide as far as possible a clear estimation of costs from the outset. Clients can be assured that no fees will be incurred on your behalf without your knowledge and prior consent.
We undertake a broad range of immigration work; detailed below are examples of the most common applications and their estimated costs.
Please note that these costs are related to our legal fees only, are exclusive of VAT and disbursements (i.e. costs payable to an external organisation or body which are incurred by us on your behalf as part of your case, such as but not limited to:
- Home Office application fees;
- Immigration Health Surcharge (if applicable);
- Tribunal and court fees;
- Barristers’ fees;
- Expert report fees;
- Interpretation services / translation costs;
- Our travel costs (i.e. for our travel on your behalf for example to a Tribunal hearing or to the Home Office);
- Courier costs
- Criminal Record Certificate;
- Evidence of English Language;
- Tuberculosis testing;
- Life in the UK test;
- DNA tests)
Up-to-date information relating to current year Home Office Application fees, Immigration Health Surcharge and Immigration Appeal Fees can be accessed via the Government website.
Types of matter
Should your enquiry relate to a matter not listed below, please contact us so we can discuss your specific needs.
- UK Residency: Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), Further Leave to Remain (FLR), British Citizenship, Nationality Applications
- EEA / EU Pre-settled Status Applications
- EEA / EU Settled Status Applications
- EEA / EU Permanent Residence Applications
- EEA / EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit Visa Applications
- Family Visas: Entry Clearance Applications for Spouse, Partner, Fiance
- Appeal Representation
- Business Immigration: Sponsorship Licence Applications, Start-up, Global Talent and Innovators Visas
- Civil Penalty Notice
- Points Based Applications
| Type of Application | Costs Estimate |
| UK Residency: ILR, FLR, British Citizenship & Nationality Applications | £750 – £1,250 |
| EEA / EU Pre-settled Status Applications | £350 |
| EEA / EU Settled Status Applications | £500 |
| EEA / EU Permanent Residence Applications | £750 |
| EEA / EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit Visa Application | £750 |
| Family Visas: Entry Clearance Applications for Spouse, Partner, Fiance | £1,000 – £1,750 |
| Appeal Representation (Appellant in the UK) | £1,500 – £2,500 |
| Business Immigration: Sponsorship Licence Applications, Start-up, Global Talent and Innovators Visas | £1,500 – £2,500 |
| Civil Penalty Notice | £500 – £5,000 |
| Points Based Applications (Applicant in the UK) | £1,000 – £1,250 |
| Miscellaneous services | |
| One-off consultation: 30 minutes | £75 |
| Document checking | £75 |
| One-off detailed written advice: Includes receipt and consideration of initial enquiry, detailed written advice and one follow-up e-mail. | £200 |
| Document certification: Original and/or copy | £5 per page |
| Verifying Statutory Declaration | £5 per document, plus £2 per exhibit |
| Preparing a Statutory Declaration | Please e-mail your requirements for a quote. |
*Your case will be handled by a Solicitor (LLB Hons) with over 8 years’ PQE and our fees quoted above are calculated on the basis of an average hourly rate of £217 excluding VAT.
Services included
Our work on your case will depend on your circumstances and the complexity of your instructions however typically involve:
- Taking your initial instructions; confirming the appropriate application and any other options available;
- Advising on the Immigration Rules and meeting the criteria;
- Advising on evidence required to support the application; advising on the application process;
- Reviewing the supporting evidence and drafting the application form;
- Where applicable, obtaining further supporting evidence;
- Preparation of the application for submission including booking appointments to submit biometrics and application bundle;
- Drafting representations setting out how you meet the requirements;
- Advising on submitting your application and assistance with preparing you for interview (if required);
- Advising on the outcome of the application and instructions on complying with your immigration conditions.
Timescales
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. For your own reference and information, you may wish to access the UK Visa and Immigration Government website which details current processing times.
As a general rule, we aim to submit the above types of applications within 2 – 6 weeks of the receipt of your instructions; however we will advise you at the earliest opportunity in the event that it may take us longer than this.
The time it takes to prepare your application will depend on:
- the circumstances of your case;
- the level of complexity of your circumstances;
- how quickly you provide us with the required supporting documentary evidence.
The time taken to process immigration appeals can vary. In-country appeals are ordinarily heard within 3 – 6 months and overseas immigration appeals are ordinarily heard between 12 – 18 months.
Languages
Communication with our clients is key; as is ensuring as far as possible that clients are placed at ease in communicating with us to establish what their specific needs are.
We are able to converse with you in fluent Bengali, Urdu and Punjabi where relevant should this be required.
Bespoke service
We offer a bespoke service whereby we offer assistance with miscellaneous matters such as standard letter drafting or assistance with completion of routine forms etc. This service is priced at a fixed fee of £50 where the work required is capped at a duration of 1 hour of the Solicitor’s time. Please send us an enquiry for further details of this service and/or your requirements via e-mail.
Initial client consultation
Following receipt of your enquiry and provided we have the basic required information to ascertain whether we could take on your case, we offer an initial face-to-face consultation free of charge to discuss your options and documentary evidence. This consultation is limited to one hour and would operate on a pre-booked appointment only basis; please send us an enquiry to discuss further.