These charges include our attendance with the clients as well as the preparation and submission of immigration applications.
1. The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
2. Which language(s) you speak
3. Whether you are applying with other dependants
Our 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;
1. Giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
2. If you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how.
3. Considering the supporting evidence, you have provided
4. Where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses.
5. Preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf.
6. Giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.
On occasions, there may be factors that affect the cost of an immigration matter, such as whether it is a first-time applicant or extension, or there are multiple dependents (e.g. several children), the language of the client, the number of supporting documents or witnesses, possible attendance at a Home Office interview, and whether it is a fast tracked / premium application.
The Solicitor will advise you before undertaking any work if the charges should be revised taking into the above.
All our charges exclude VAT charged at 20%. This will be added to our charges
OUR FIXED FEE APPLICATIONS
We are able to charge fixed fees for the following application: The costs quoted here do not include:
1. Any Home Office/UKVI fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office/UKVI directly as part of the application process. These fees vary and can be found on the UKBA/UKVI website.
2. Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal.
3. 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.
4. If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.
5. Disbursements/costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as couriers. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
HOURLY CHARGES AND EXPENSES
Our charges are based on the time we spend in dealing with a case. Time spent on your affairs will include meetings with you and perhaps others; any time spent travelling; considering, preparing and working on papers; correspondence; and making and receiving telephone calls. Please see our fee structure for the current hourly rates of our solicitors, Consultants and Case Workers.
HOW LONG WILL MY APPLICATION TAKE?
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your applications as they be vary depending on which method you chose. Some application can be processed in a few days whilst others may take several months and this varies all the time. More advice can be secured from the UKBA/UKVI website (this word should be a hyperlink https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration​). 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.