Immigration fees

The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

• The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
• Complex Immigration History
• Which language(s) you speak
• Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included

The work will involve:

• discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
• giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
• if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how, which on average takes 30mins to 1 hour;
• considering the supporting evidence you have provided, which we anticipate will take 1 to 1.5 hours*;
• where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
• preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf, which we anticipate will take 2 hours;
• Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time. This could be between 3 and 6 hours of work.
• giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

*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

Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

• Interpreters fees at £ 72 per hour. This kind of application will normally require between 1-2 hours with an interpreter, depending on the complexity of your case.
• Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.
• If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

We calculate mileage fees individually. Charges will vary depending on location, frequency of travel, and other related factors and will be assessed accordingly.

The costs quoted here do not include:

• Any Home Office fees for making the application.
• Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take?

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

We will normally be able to submit this type of application within 2 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.

Please note the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate based on the facts above. All applications are likely to vary and of course, we can give you a more accurate estimate once we have more information about your specific case.
 

Immigration appeals. 

Filing a notice of appeal per applicant - £300 to £500

The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

• Discussing the reasons for refusal in detail and confirming whether filing an appeal has merit or whether a fresh application is to be made
• The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
• Complex Immigration History
• Whether you are applying with other dependants

We will normally be able to file an appeal within 2-3 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
 
Preparation and representation at First-Tier Tribunal (excluding counsel fees) from £1000. 

What services are included.

The work will involve:

• Advising about the appeal hearing
• Considering the supporting evidence you have provided, which we anticipate will take 1.5 to 2.5 hours*;
• Where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
• Preparing witness statement(s); 2-3 hours
• Preparing an appeal bundle and filing with the Court Service; 1.5 to 2 hours
• Sourcing Counsel and preparing brief to Counsel; 1.5 to 2 hours
• Conference with Counsel; 30min to 1 hour
• Giving you advice about the outcome of the appeal; 30min to 1 hour

*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.
Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Court fees, translation fees and Counsel fee. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

The costs quoted here do not include:

• Court fee and counsel fees
• Should the First-tier Tribunal refuse your appeal following your court hearing, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal / Judicial Review

How long will my appeal take to list in Court?

As an ongoing effect of the Covid 19 pandemic the court service is experiencing a backlog and increased delays in listing hearings.
It is difficult to gauge when hearings will be listed in court.

Please note the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate based on the facts above.