Immigration Fees

Please note that there are separate costs for VAT and disbursements which may be payable depending on individual circumstances. Further information on this is set out below. If there is anything you require further information on, please contact a member of our team.

Our FEEs

Our fees are likely to fall within the ranges (excluding VAT) set out below. The fee estimates cover the most common UK immigration applications and are for illustrative purposes only and are not a fixed quote. They do not cover complex or unique cases where the fees will be higher and a bespoke fee quote will be provided.

If the application you wish to submit is not set out above, please contact us and we will be pleased to provide a quote and scope of work.

Scope of work

We will provide details of the services included within the quote we provide once we have full instructions from you regarding your immigration issue. Typically, the following steps are carried out by us when we support a business or individual through a visa application. Please note, the below is not an exhaustive list.

• Obtain information in relation to your situation and advise on the UK immigration options available
• Discuss your situation in detail and advise on the Immigration Rules and your eligibility in relation to the relevant application
• Provide detailed advice on documentary evidence required and the procedures for submitting the relevant application
• Provide advice on the likely application timeline
• Draft application form
• Provide a cover letter in support of the application
• Prepare a document bundle to be submitted in support of the application
• Book an appointment for the applicant to provide biometric information
• Liaise with the Home Office on your behalf
• Review the approval letter and related documentation such as Entry Clearance vignette or Biometric Residence Permit
• Provide advice on the next steps and conditions of a grant of status

OUR HOURLY RATES

For some matters, we will charge you on the basis of the 'time spent' on a matter according to a set hourly fee. Our hourly rates are below. These fees are subject to periodic changes and vary according to the region where the team member is based and their level of experience and expertise.

COMPLEX OR UNIQUE MATTERS

We try to offer fixed fees where possible. If a matter is complex due to reasons listed (but not limited to) below, we may charge on a hourly basis. When working on an immigration matter, we provide a fee estimate at the start of the matter based on an estimate of the amount of time required by the lawyer to conclude the matter. We will not exceed this amount unless this has been agreed with the client.

We will offer a range as a fee quote where the applicant:

• does not meet a requirement of the Immigration Rules and we need to prepare novel or bespoke legal arguments on behalf of the applicant
• is an individual with unique or complex personal circumstances or requirements
• has an adverse immigration history including where the applicant has previously been refused a visa
• has breached immigration law
• has a complex factual background
• has committed an offence(s)

Where a matter is complex or unique our fee estimate may be higher than those set out above and a personalised quote will be provided taking into account the unique circumstances of a matter.

PERSONNEL / SUPERVISION

All immigration matters are supervised by Joanna Hunt, our Head of Immigration. Each client will be advised in writing at the start of a matter who is responsible for the day to day conduct of the matter.