Applications under the Points Based

(PBS Tiers 1, 2, 4 and 5)

Applications for Entry Clearance, Leave to Remain, Further leave to Remain and Indefinite Leave to Remain/Settlement under the above categories.

Hourly rates:

£300.00 (plus VAT Per hour) Senior Solicitors & Directors (over 8 years experience)

£250.00 (plus Vat per hour) Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years experience

£200.00 (plus Vat per hour) all other solicitors

£150 (plus VAT per hour) Trainee Solicitors & Paralegals

Innovator, Investor and other Businesspersons

This includes the different types of initial, extension and settlement applications for Innovator, Scale Up, Start Up, Representative of an overseas business, Entrepreneur, Ankara Agreement & Investor visa  applications.

On average, this type of work takes between 20-30 hours to complete. These types of applications can be complex and never straightforward and this means that on average costs start at £4000 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work) excluding VAT and disbursements.

The price of researching and preparing a business plan (if required) is not included in this fee estimate although reviewing and advising in relation to a business plan that has been prepared is. The cost of preparing a business plan varies depending on the nature and size of the business but will be between £1500.00 to £3000.00 excluding VAT and disbursements

Skilled Worker Route & Global Mobility Route

This costs associated with this type of visa application will vary and depend on the nature of the job and the organisation that the applicant will be joining. On average, this type of work takes between 10-20 hours to complete; the costs will typically vary but prices start at £2000.00 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work) excluding VAT and disbursements.

Child Student Visa Applications

The costs associated with such applications will vary depending on whether the applicant is a child who will not be living with a parent or close relative (grandparent, brother, sister, step- parent, uncle (brother or half- brother of your parent) or aunt (sister or half- sister of your parent) who is aged 18 or over) then adequate care arrangements will have to be made and evidenced.

This application on average will take between 10-20 hours to complete and the costs start at £1500.00 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work) excluding VAT and disbursements.

Student Visa Applications

Applications for adults to study at universities or appropriate institutions that are approved by the Home Office will usually be more straightforward then those relating to children. On average this type of work takes between 10-15 hours to complete. The costs of dealing with such applications starts at £1000.00 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work) excluding VAT and disbursements.

Graduate Route & High Potential Individual Route

Graduate Route

This route is open to students in the UK who want to work and look for work following at the minimum graduation at a bachelors degree level. The costs of dealing with such applications starts at £1000.00 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work) excluding VAT and disbursements.

High Potential Individual Route

This route is open to a limited class of people who have recently graduated from an institution listed on the ‘Global Universities List’. Fees for this route start at £2000.00 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work).

Global Talent Route

This route is for people who can show that they ‘exceptional talent’ or ‘exceptional promise’ in the fields of science, engineering, humanities, medicine, digital technology or arts and culture. These types of applications can be complex and never straightforward and this means that on average costs start at £4000 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work) excluding VAT and disbursements.

Temporary Work Routes

We can advise and assist in respect of all categories of temporary work routes including seasonal workers, religious workers, charity workers, creative workers. Fees for this route start at £2000.00 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work).

What work is included?

The work will typically involve:

  • Understanding your situation and identifying if you meet the requirements of the relevant immigrations rules and requirements and how you can prove you meet them;
  • Identifying the supporting evidence that is required, considering the evidence you have;
  • If needed helping you obtain all relevant further evidence such as bank statements, letters from banks, documents from your employer, university or school, charity etc;
  • Completing your application and submitting it to the Home Office;
  • Dealing with the Home Office while they are considering your application;
  • Advising you in relation to the end result.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as the Home Office fees, medical or other experts’ fees / interpreter fees, etc.

  • Interpreter’s fees start at £35.00 per hour.
  • Translation of any documents that are not in English or expert reports if necessary we will let you know as soon as possible and what the likely costs are.
  • If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional costs and disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses. The fee quoted above does not cover the costs of attendance at any interview.

The costs quoted here do not include:

  • Any Home Office fees for making the application. The relevant fee can be checked on the Home Office website because they change from time to time.
  • Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal.
  • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table

Contact us today to arrange an appointment to discuss your problems and in confidence