Immigration
1) Applications for Family Members (Inc. Spouse Visa and Dependant Adult Relatives, Dependent Children)
- Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
- Costs: Average cost is £1500
- Trainee Solicitors /Paralegals
- All work supervised solicitor.
- The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider.
- Which language(s) you speak
- Whether you are applying with other dependants
- Complexities such as past refusals, criminal convictions, adverse immigration history 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 the range.
- Initial attendance and consideration of the options and assessing most appropriate application (if any) based on client’s circumstances
- Advising on requirements of the immigration rules /guidance and specified evidence
- Advising on method of submission priority. Premium standard servicing
- Assessing supporting evidence and advising on the same
- Assisting with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to etc. medical experts/ banks/employers
- Preparing application with supporting evidence
- Preparing detailed representations with index and finalising application submission.
- Further submission/ providing updates on progress
- Advising on outcome of application /implications of status/application and next steps
- Any Home Office Fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
- Other expenses where applicable such as VAT, Disbursements for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice, and assistance in relation to any appeals/reconsideration/ dependants.
- Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
- Costs: Average cost is £2000 plus VAT at the usual rate of 20%
- By Solicitor OR
- Immigration adviser
- The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
- Which language(s) you speak
- Whether you are applying with other dependants
- Complexities such as past refusals, criminal convictions, adverse immigration history
- Initial attendance and consideration of the options and assessing most appropriate application (if any) based on client’s circumstances
- Advising on requirements of the immigration rules /guidance and specified evidence
- Advising on method of submission priority. Premium standard servicing
- Assessing supporting evidence and advising on the same
- Assisting with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to etc. medical experts/ banks/employers
- Preparing application with supporting evidence
- Preparing detailed representations with index and finalising application submission.
- Further submission/ providing updates on progress
- Advising on outcome of application /implications of status/application and next steps
- Any Home Office Fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process
- Other expenses where applicable such as VAT, Disbursements for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice, and assistance in relation to any appeals/reconsideration/ dependants.
- Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
- Costs: Average cost is £1800 plus VAT at the usual rate of 20%
- By Solicitor OR
- Immigration adviser
- The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
- Which language(s) you speak
- Whether you are applying with other dependants
- Complexities such as past refusals, criminal convictions, adverse immigration history
- Initial attendance and consideration of the options and assessing most appropriate application ( if any ) based on client’s circumstances
- Advising on requirements of the immigration rules /guidance and specified evidence
- Advising on method of submission priority. Premium standard servicing
- Assessing supporting evidence and advising on the same
- Assisting with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to etc. medical experts/ banks/employers
- Preparing application with supporting evidence
- Preparing detailed representations with index and finalising application submission.
- Further submission/ providing updates on progress
- Advising on outcome of application /implications of status/application and next steps
- Any Home Office Fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process
- Other expenses where applicable such as VAT, Disbursements for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice, and assistance in relation to any appeals/reconsideration/ dependants.
- Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
- Costs: Average cost is £1500 plus VAT at the usual rate of 20%
- Member assisted by solicitor
- Solicitor assisted by a Trainee Solicitor
- All work supervised and overseen by a member
- The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
- Which language(s) you speak
- Whether you are applying with other dependants
- Complexities such as past refusals, criminal convictions, adverse immigration history
- Initial attendance and consideration of the options and assessing most appropriate application ( if any ) based on client’s circumstances
- Advising on requirements of the immigration rules /guidance and specified evidence
- Advising on method of submission priority. Premium standard servicing
- Assessing supporting evidence and advising on the same
- Assisting with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to etc. medical experts/ banks/employers
- Preparing application with supporting evidence
- Preparing detailed representations with index and finalising application submission.
- Further submission/ providing updates on progress
- Any Home Office Fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process
- Other expenses where applicable such as VAT, Disbursements for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice, and assistance in relation to any appeals/reconsideration/ dependants.
- Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
- Costs: Average cost is £1200 plus VAT at the usual rate of 20%
- By Solicitor OR
- Trainee Solicitor
- The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
- Which language(s) you speak
- Whether you are applying with other dependants
- Complexities such as past refusals, criminal convictions, adverse immigration history
- Initial attendance and consideration of the options and assessing most appropriate application ( if any ) based on client’s circumstances
- Advising on requirements of the immigration rules /guidance and specified evidence
- Advising on method of submission priority. Premium standard servicing
- Assessing supporting evidence and advising on the same
- Assisting with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to etc. medical experts/ banks/employers
- Preparing application with supporting evidence
- Preparing detailed representations with index and finalising application submission.
- Further submission/ providing updates on progress
- Advising on outcome of application /implications of status/application and next steps
- Any Home Office Fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process
- Other expenses where applicable such as VAT, Disbursements for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice, and assistance in relation to any appeals/reconsideration/ dependants.
- Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
- Costs: Average cost is £1500 plus VAT at the usual rate of 20%
- By Solicitor OR
- Trainee Solicitor
- The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
- Which language(s) you speak
- Whether you are applying with other dependants
- Complexities such as past refusals, criminal convictions, adverse immigration history
- Initial attendance and consideration of the options and assessing most appropriate application ( if any ) based on client’s circumstances
- Advising on requirements of the immigration rules /guidance and specified evidence
- Advising on method of submission priority. Premium standard servicing
- Assessing supporting evidence and advising on the same
- Assisting with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to etc. medical experts/ banks/employers
- Preparing application with supporting evidence
- Preparing detailed representations with index and finalising application submission.
- Further submission/ providing updates on progress
- Advising on outcome of application /implications of status/application and next steps’
- Any Home Office Fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process
- Other expenses where applicable such as VAT, Disbursements for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice, and assistance in relation to any appeals/reconsideration/ dependants.
- Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
- Costs: Average cost is £1200 plus VAT at the usual rate of 20%
- By Solicitor
- All work supervised and overseen by a member
- The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
- Which language(s) you speak
- Whether you are applying with other dependants
- Complexities such as past refusals, criminal convictions, adverse immigration history
- Initial attendance and consideration of the options and assessing most appropriate application ( if any ) based on client’s circumstances
- Advising on requirements of the immigration rules /guidance and specified evidence
- Advising on method of submission priority. Premium standard servicing
- Assessing supporting evidence and advising on the same
- Assisting with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to etc. medical experts/ banks/employers
- Preparing application with supporting evidence
- Preparing detailed representations with index and finalising application submission.
- Further submission/ providing updates on progress
- Advising on outcome of application /implications of status/application and next steps’
- Any Home Office Fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process
- Other expenses where applicable such as VAT, Disbursements for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice, and assistance in relation to any appeals/reconsideration/ dependants.
- Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
- Costs: Average cost is £1500 plus VAT at the usual rate of 20%
- By Solicitor
- Solicitor assisted by a Paralegal
- All work supervised and overseen by a member
- The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
- Which language(s) you speak
- Whether you are applying with other dependants
- Complexities such as past refusals, criminal convictions, adverse immigration history
- Initial attendance and consideration of the options and assessing most appropriate application ( if any ) based on client’s circumstances
- Advising on requirements of the immigration rules /guidance and specified evidence
- Advising on method of submission priority. Premium standard servicing
- Assessing supporting evidence and advising on the same
- Assisting with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to etc. medical experts/ banks/employers
- Preparing application with supporting evidence
- Preparing detailed representations with index and finalising application submission.
- Further submission/ providing updates on progress
- Advising on outcome of application /implications of status/application and next steps
- Any Home Office Fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process. Find updated list of Home Office Fees
- Other expenses where applicable such as VAT, Disbursements for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice, and assistance in relation to any appeals/reconsideration/ dependants.
- Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
- Costs: Average cost is £5000 plus VAT at the usual rate of 20%
- Member assisted by solicitor
- All work supervised and overseen by a member
- The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider
- Which language(s) you speak
- Whether you are applying with other dependants
- Complexities such as past refusals, criminal convictions, adverse immigration history
- Applications Points Based System Tier 1 (Investor) : The work will involve all meetings and attendances to completion of the matter.
- Initial attendance and consideration of the options and assessing most appropriate application (if any) based on client’s circumstances
- Advising on requirements of the immigration rules /guidance and specified evidence
- Advising on method of submission priority. Premium standard servicing
- Assessing supporting evidence and advising on the same
- Assisting with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to etc. medical experts/ banks/employers
- Preparing application with supporting evidence
- Preparing detailed representations with index and finalising application submission
- Further submission/ providing updates on progress
- Advising on outcome of application /implications of status/application and next steps
- Any Home Office Fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process. Find updated list of Home Office Fees
- Other expenses where applicable such as VAT, Disbursements for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice, and assistance in relation to any appeals/reconsideration/ dependants.
Who will carry out the work?
On average, this type of work takes 12 hours to complete.
The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:
What services are included in this?
The costs quoted here do not include:
Timescale to submit application: Applications from instructions take up to 2 – 6 months on average depending on complexity of applicant's immigration history. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.
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
2) Applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain / including Long Residence
Who will carry out the work?
On average, this type of work takes 12hours to complete.
The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:
What services are included in this?
The costs quoted here do not include:
Timescale to submit application: Applications from instructions take up to 2 – 6 months on average depending on complexity of applicant's immigration history. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.
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
3) Applications for Points Based System Dependants
Who will carry out the work?
On average, this type of work takes 10 hours to complete.
The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:
What services are included in this?
The costs quoted here do not include:
Timescale to submit application: Applications from instructions take up to six - eight weeks on average depending on complexity of applicant's immigration history. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.
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
4) Applications under Points Based System Tier 2 / including indefinite leave to remain.
Who will carry out the work?
On average, this type of work takes 5hours to complete.
The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:
What services are included in this?
The costs quoted here do not include:
Timescale to submit application: Applications from instructions take up to six - eight weeks on average depending on complexity of applicant's immigration history. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.
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
5) Naturalisation or Registration as a British Citizen.
Who will carry out the work?
On average, this type of work takes 8 hours to complete.
The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:
What services are included in this?
The costs quoted here do not include:
Timescale to submit application: Applications from instructions take up to six - eight weeks on average depending on complexity of applicant's immigration history. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.
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
6) Visitor Visa (all types of family, tourism, medical etc)
Who will carry out the work?
On average, this type of work takes 10 hours to complete.
The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:
What services are included in this?
The costs quoted here do not include:
Timescale to submit application: Applications from instructions take up to six - eight weeks on average depending on complexity of applicant's immigration history. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.
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
7) Applications for EEA Family Permit / EEA regulations / EEA Registration / Permanent residence
Who will carry out the work?
On average, this type of work takes 8 hours to complete.
The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:
What services are included in this?
The costs quoted here do not include:
Timescale to submit application: Applications from instructions take up to six - eight weeks on average depending on complexity of applicant's immigration history. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.
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
8) Ancestry Visa
Who will carry out the work?
On average, this type of work takes 10hours to complete.
The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:
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 the range.
What services are included in this?
The costs quoted here do not include:
Timescale to submit application: Applications from instructions take up to six - eight weeks on average depending on complexity of applicant's immigration history. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
Timescale to submit application: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.
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
9) Applications Points Based System Tier 1 (Investor)
Who will carry out the work?
On average, this type of work takes 20 hours to complete.
The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:
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 the range.
What services are included in this?
The costs quoted here do not include:
Timescale to submit application: Applications from instructions take up to six - eight weeks on average depending on complexity of applicant's immigration history. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.. Read the current processing time.
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
HOME OFFICE FEES LINK ALL APPLICATIONS: Find updated list of Home Office Fees.
Conduct of your case
Our team of specialist immigration law solicitors has years of experience in dealing with immigration & Nationality issues. Our senior immigration law partner Emmanuel Okpako Ganiga, Senior Partner, heads up a team of 5 solicitors and has been working in this area for more than 15 years, leading some of our most complicated immigration cases to a successful outcome.
Our solicitors have experience in all aspects of immigration & nationality law, and we dedicate ourselves to ensuring our knowledge stays up to date, in order to give you the best service possible. They have between 2 and 16 years of experience in the area. We always make sure that junior solicitors and members of staff are supported and supervised appropriately so that the quality of advice is not affected, regardless of who is working on your case.
We also employ a team of around 1 trainee solicitor and 2 paralegals (immigration advisers) who do much of the day to day work on cases. Although they are not legally qualified, they have between 2 and 5 years' experience, have received extensive training within our firm and work under the direct supervision of a solicitor with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
We have a proven track record in achieving successful outcomes for our clients. You can find out more about our price information on our website.