UK Immigration Solicitors

Main Stages:

• Discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you, as well as what other options may be available.
• Advising you on the process and documentation needed to apply for a visitor visa application, together with a strategy for demonstrating that you meet the relevant requirements under the UK Immigration Rules.
• Drafting, completing, and submitting your online application forms, and reviewing all supporting documents.
• Scheduling your biometric appointment with the relevant UK Visa Application Centre and preparing all necessary documentation for this.
• Liaising with you and the UK Home Office as appropriate and addressing any other queries relating to the UK Immigration Rules or application process that may arise in respect of your initial visa application.

Timescales:

Typically, a visitor visa application can take 2–4 weeks to complete. However, all cases are assessed on an individual basis, and the time taken to consider an application can vary significantly. This is only a guide.

According to the government’s website, once the application has been made online, you have proved your identity, and provided your documents, you will usually receive a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.

Costs:

We charge a fixed fee of £500 plus VAT for each applicant. Whether VAT will be payable on our fees and any disbursements will depend on where you are resident.

Disbursements:

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

These can include (but are not limited to):

• Interpreter and/or translation fees. The costs for these services vary widely depending on the extent to which they are required and the complexity of your case.
• 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 necessary.

The costs quoted here do not include:

• Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this directly to the Home Office as part of the application process. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor/apply-standard-visitor-visa to find out more about Home Office fees.
• 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 necessary.

Main Stages:

• Discussing your circumstances in detail and ensuring you meet the requirements.
• Advising you on the process and documentation needed to apply for a spouse/civil partner entry clearance/extension application, together with the strategy for demonstrating that you meet the relevant requirements under the UK Immigration Rules.
• Liaising with you regarding the necessary pre-application documentation to be compiled.
• Drafting, completing, and submitting your online application forms, and reviewing all supporting documents.
• Scheduling your biometric appointment with the relevant UK Visa Application Centre and preparing and submitting all necessary supporting documentation.
• Liaising with you and the UK Home Office as appropriate and addressing any other queries regarding the UK Immigration Rules or application process that may arise in respect of your application.

Timescales:

Typically, a spouse/civil partner entry clearance/extension application can take around 4 weeks to complete. However, all cases are assessed individually, and the time taken to consider an application can vary significantly. This is only a guide.

According to the government’s website:

• If you apply outside the UK, you will usually receive a decision within 24 weeks.
• If you apply inside the UK and meet the financial and English language requirements, you will usually receive a decision within 8 weeks.
• If you apply inside the UK and do not meet the financial or English language requirements, it currently takes about 12 months to receive a decision. You may be able to pay for a faster decision.

Costs:

We charge a fixed fee of £750 plus VAT for each application. Whether VAT will be payable on our fees and any disbursements will depend on where you are resident.

Disbursements:

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

These can include (but are not limited to):

• Interpreter and/or translation fees. The costs for these services vary widely depending on the extent to which they are required and the complexity of your case.
• Independent expert reports, e.g., medical experts. These are not required in many cases; we will inform you as soon as possible if we consider an expert report necessary.
• Any written evidence of your report/complaint to the organisation that performed your treatment.

The costs quoted here do not include:

• Any Home Office fees for making the application and the Immigration Health Surcharge. You will pay these directly to the Home Office as part of the application process. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse to find out more about Home Office fees.
• Costs of obtaining a tuberculosis certificate and the cost of the relevant English Language test.
• Advice and assistance relating to any appeal in the event that the Home Office refuses your application.

Main Stages:

• Discussing your circumstances in detail and ensuring you meet the requirements.
• Advising you on the process and documentation needed to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain, together with the strategy for demonstrating that you meet the relevant requirements under the UK Immigration Rules.
• Liaising with you regarding the necessary pre-application documentation to be compiled.
• Drafting, completing, and submitting your online application forms, and submitting all supporting documents.
• Scheduling your biometric appointment with the relevant UK Visa Application Centre.
• Liaising with you and the UK Home Office as appropriate and addressing any other queries on the UK Immigration Rules or application process that may arise in respect of your application.

Timescales:

Typically, an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain can take 4–6 weeks to complete. However, all cases are assessed individually, and the time taken to consider an application can vary significantly. This is only a guide.

According to the government’s website, you will usually receive a decision within 6 months if you apply using the standard service. You may be able to pay for a faster service.

Costs:

We charge a fixed fee of £800 plus VAT for each applicant.

Disbursements:

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

These can include (but are not limited to):

• Interpreter and/or translation fees. The costs for these services vary widely depending on the extent to which they are required and the complexity of your case.

The costs quoted here do not include:

• Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay these directly to the Home Office as part of the application process. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain-family to find out more about Home Office fees.
• Cost of the relevant English language test and Life in the UK test.
• Advice and assistance relating to any appeal if the Home Office refuses your application.

Main Stages:

• Discussing your circumstances in detail and ensuring you meet the requirements.
• Advising you on the process and documentation needed to apply for a Marriage Visitor Visa, together with the strategy for demonstrating that you meet the relevant requirements under the UK Immigration Rules.
• Liaising with you regarding the necessary pre-application documentation to be compiled.
• Drafting, completing, and submitting your online application forms, and reviewing all supporting documents.
• Scheduling your application appointments with the relevant UK Visa Application Centre and preparing all necessary supporting documentation.
• Liaising with you and the UK Home Office as appropriate and addressing any other queries on the UK Immigration Rules or application process that may arise in respect of your application.

Timescales:

Typically, a Marriage Visitor Visa application can take 2–4 weeks to complete. However, all cases are assessed individually, and the time taken to consider an application can vary significantly. This is only a guide.

According to the government’s website, once you have applied online, proved your identity, and provided your documents, you will usually receive a decision on your visa within 3 weeks. You may be able to pay for a faster service.

Costs:

We charge a fixed fee of £750 plus VAT for each application. Whether VAT will be payable on our fees and any disbursements will depend on where you are resident.

Disbursements:

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

These can include (but are not limited to):

• Interpreter and/or translation fees. The costs for these services vary widely depending on the extent to which they are required and the complexity of your case.
• Independent expert reports, e.g., medical experts. These are not required in many cases; we will inform you as soon as possible if we consider an expert report necessary.

The costs quoted here do not include:

• Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay these directly to the Home Office as part of the application process. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/marriage-visa to find out more about Home Office fees.
• Advice and assistance in relation to any appeal if the Home Office refuses your application.

Main Stages:

• Discussing your circumstances in detail and ensuring you meet the requirements.
• Advising you on the process and documentation needed to apply for naturalisation, together with the strategy for demonstrating that you meet the relevant requirements under the UK Immigration Rules.
• Liaising with you regarding the necessary pre-application documentation to be compiled.
• Drafting, completing, and submitting your online application forms, and reviewing all supporting documents.
• Scheduling your biometric appointments with the relevant UK Visa Application Centre.
• Liaising with you and the UK Home Office as appropriate and addressing any other queries on the UK Immigration Rules or application process that may arise in respect of your application.

Timescales:

Typically, a naturalisation application can take 2–4 weeks to complete. However, all cases are assessed individually, and the time taken to consider an application can vary significantly. This is only a guide.

According to the government’s website, you will usually receive a decision within 6 months – some applications can take longer. The Home Office will inform us if you need to provide more information to support your application.

Costs:

We charge a fixed fee of £600 plus VAT for each applicant.

Disbursements:

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

These can include (but are not limited to):

• Interpreter and/or translation fees. The costs for these services vary widely depending on the extent to which they are required and the complexity of your case.

The costs quoted here do not include:

• Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay these directly to the Home Office as part of the application process. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/apply-citizenship-indefinite-leave-to-remain to find out more about Home Office fees.
• Advice and assistance in relation to any appeal if the Home Office refuses your application.

Main Stages:

• Discussing your circumstances in detail and ensuring you meet the requirements.
• Advising you on the process and documentation needed to apply for a sponsor licence, together with the strategy for demonstrating that you meet the relevant requirements under the UK Immigration Rules.
• Liaising with you regarding the necessary pre-application documentation to be compiled.
• Drafting, completing, and submitting your online application forms, and submitting all supporting documents.
• Liaising with you and the UK Home Office as appropriate and addressing any other queries on the UK Immigration Rules or application process that may arise in respect of your application.

Timescales:

Typically, a sponsor licence application can take 2–4 weeks to complete. However, all cases are assessed individually, and the time taken to consider an application can vary significantly. This is only a guide.

According to the government’s website, most applications are dealt with in less than 8 weeks. UKVI may need to visit your business. You may be able to pay an extra £500 to receive a decision within 10 working days.

Costs:

We charge a fixed fee of £1,500 plus VAT for each application.

Disbursements:

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as application fees. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

These can include (but are not limited to):

• Interpreter and/or translation fees. The costs for these services vary widely depending on the extent to which they are required and the complexity of your case.

The costs quoted here do not include:

• Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay these directly to the Home Office as part of the application process. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/uk-visa-sponsorship-employers/apply-for-your-licence to find out more about Home Office fees.
• Advice and assistance in relation to any appeal if the Home Office refuses your application.

Main Stages:

• Discussing your circumstances in detail and ensuring you meet the requirements.
• Advising you on the process and documentation needed to apply for a Skilled Worker Visa, together with the strategy for demonstrating that you meet the relevant requirements under the UK Immigration Rules.
• Liaising with you regarding the necessary pre-application documentation to be compiled.
• Drafting, completing, and submitting your online application forms, and reviewing all supporting documents.
• Scheduling your biometric appointments with the relevant UK Visa Application Centre.
• Liaising with you and the UK Home Office as appropriate and addressing any other queries on the UK Immigration Rules or application process that may arise in respect of your application.

Timescales:

Typically, a Skilled Worker Visa application can take 2–4 weeks to complete. However, all cases are assessed individually, and the time taken to consider an application can vary significantly. This is only a guide.

According to the government’s website, once you have applied online, proved your identity, and provided your documents, you will usually receive a decision on your visa within 3 weeks if you are outside the UK or 8 weeks if you are inside the UK. You may be able to pay for a faster decision.

Costs:

We charge a fixed fee of £1,000 plus VAT for each application. Whether VAT will be payable on our fees and any disbursements will depend on where you are resident.

Disbursements:

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

These can include (but are not limited to):

• Interpreter and/or translation fees. The costs for these services vary widely depending on the extent to which they are required and the complexity of your case.
• UK Ecctis fees to prove English proficiency.

The costs quoted here do not include:

• Any Home Office fees for making the application, Certificate of Sponsorship fees, Immigration Skills Surcharge, and Immigration Health Surcharge. You will pay these directly to the Home Office as part of the application process. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs to find out more about Home Office fees.
• Our fees for requesting and assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship.
• Costs of obtaining a criminal record certificate(s) (for certain applications).
• Advice and assistance in relation to any appeal if the Home Office refuses your application.

Typically, an EU Settlement Scheme application can take 4–6 weeks to complete. However, all cases are assessed individually, and the time taken to consider an application can vary significantly. This is only a guide.

According to the government’s website, once you have applied online, proved your identity, and provided your documents, it may take up to a month for complete applications to be processed. However, it could take longer than a month for several reasons, which you can find here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-application-processing-times/eu-settlement-scheme-pilot-current-expected-processing-times-for-applications.

Costs:

We charge a fixed fee of £1,000 plus VAT for each application.

Disbursements:

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

These can include (but are not limited to):

• Interpreter and/or translation fees. The costs for these services vary widely depending on the extent to which they are required and the complexity of your case.
• 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 necessary.

The costs quoted here do not include:

• Postage costs.
• Advice and assistance in relation to any appeal if the Home Office refuses your application.