Applications for Entry Clearance, Leave to Remain, Further leave to Remain and Indefinite Leave to Remain/Settlement under the above categories.
Hourly rates:
Senior Solicitors £250.00 (plus VAT Per hour)
Solicitors £200.00 (plus Vat per hour)
Trainee Solicitors & Paralegals £150 (plus VAT per hour)
Innovator and Businesspersons
This includes the different types of innovator visa and applications for further leave and indefinite leave to remain under the Graduate Entrepreneur, Sole Entrepreneur and Entrepreneur team applications.
On average, this type of work takes between 20-30 hours to complete. These types of applications are complex and never straightforward and this means that on average costs are between £3000 and £5000 (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 is not included in this fee estimate although reviewing and advising in relation to the 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.
The Investor Visa
The likely time that will be taken on such an application will be between 20-30 hours and the costs will be £3000.00-£5000.00 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work) excluding VAT and disbursements.
Tier 2 Worker Visas
The exact 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 between £2000.00 to £4000.00 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work) excluding VAT and disbursements.
Tier 4 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 average costs will vary between £2000.00-£4000.00 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work) excluding VAT and disbursements.
Tier 4 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 will be between £1500.00-£3000.00 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work) excluding VAT and disbursements.
Tier 5 Temporary Workers
The costs associated with such applications will vary depending on the nature of the application. The time taken to complete this kind of work will be 10-15 hours and the costs will be between £1500.00-£3000.00 (depending on the complexity of the work and the seniority of the one does the work) excluding VAT and disbursements.
The amount of work involved in any particular application will depend on a number of facts such as:
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Your immigration history
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Are any dependents such as your spouse/partner and or children included on the application
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If you can give clear instructions in English
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The number of third party individuals or organisations we will have to deal with in preparing your application
What work is included?
The work will typically involve:
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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;
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Identifying the supporting evidence that is required, considering the evidence you have;
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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;
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Completing your application and submitting it to the Home Office;
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Dealing with the Home Office while they are considering your application;
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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.
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Interpreter’s fees at £25.00 to £50.00 per hour. This kind of application will normally require between 4-8 hours with an interpreter, depending on the complexity of your case.
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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.
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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:
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Any Home Office feesfor making the application. The relevant fee can be checked on the Home Office website because they change from time to time.
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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
