IMMIGRATION FEES

We provide our clients’ an estimate of costs after our initial assessment of the case as part of the engagement process.

Most of our services are billed on an hourly rate basis. and for your matter are complex and often involve multiple parties. Cases we take on are rarely typical as our clients’ cases may be complex and involve multiple parties.

However, in line with our support of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) guidance on transparency, we have published below price and service information where we are able to be more indicative about charges even though we do not have all the details of the case.

The rates and fee estimates are exclusive of VAT (20%) and any fees payable to the Home Office or any other authorities related to your matter.

These rates are subject to annual review.

Consultation

Service	Charge
30 minutes Consultation - by appointment	£150+VAT £30

Points-Based System

Service	Charge
Tier 2 - Initial application / Extension / Indefinite Leave to Remain	£1800+VAT £360
Tier 4 - Initial application / Extension / Indefinite Leave to Remain	£1600+VAT £320
PBS Dependents - Initial application / Extension / Indefinite Leave to Remain	£1600+VAT £320
PBS Dependents - Initial application / Extension / ILR with main applicant	£1300+VAT £260

Family

Service	Charge
Entry Clearance - Fiancé / Spouse / Dependent Child	£1200+VAT £240
In country Marriage application	£1600+VAT £320
Extension of stay - Spouse / Dependent Child	£1300+VAT £260
Indefinite Leave to Remain - Spouse / Dependent Child	£1600+VAT £320

Naturalisation

Service	Charge
Naturalisation for British citizenship - Adult	£1200+VAT £240
Naturalisation for British citizenship - Child	£1200+VAT £240

Other Immigration Applications

Service	Charge
Visitor Entry Clearance	£600+VAT £120
10 Year - In Country Application	£2100+VAT £420
10 Year - Extension	£2100+VAT £420
10 Year - Indefinite Leave to Remain	£2100+VAT £420
Leave to Remain Application - Outside the Immigration Rules	£2750+VAT £550
Long Residency Application - 20 years lawful / unlawful	£2750+VAT £550
Discretionary Leave - Extension	£1600+VAT £320
Discretionary Leave - Indefinite Leave to Remain	£1900+VAT £380
Humanitarian - Indefinite Leave to Remain	£1900+VAT £380
Asylum - Indefinite Leave to Remain	£1900+VAT £380

Other Matters

Service	Charge
Deportation - Temporary Admission / Bail	£1000+VAT £200
Affidavit Preparation	£220+VAT £44
Statutory Declaration Preparation	£220+VAT £44
Name Change Deed Preparation	£270+VAT £54
Sponsorship Declaration Preparation	£180+VAT £36
Declaration for Child Travel Consent Preparation	£180+VAT £36
Certified Copy of Original Documentation	£20

Family Members (Inc. Spouse Visa and Dependent Adult Relatives, Dependent Children)

Who will carry out the work:

Trainee Solicitors /Paralegals

All work are supervised by solicitor.

How long will it take - 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:

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.

What services are included in this – The fee advised will include services such as:

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.

The costs quoted here do not include:

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/reviews.

We will let you know at the earliest opportunity and before any such fees are incurred by yourself, if any of these are applicable.

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.

Applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain / including Long Residence

Trainee Solicitors /Paralegals

All work are supervised by solicitor.

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:

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.

What services are included in this?

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.
Assessing supporting evidence and advising on the same
Assisting with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with third 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

The costs quoted here do not include:

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/review/dependents.

We will let you know at the earliest opportunity and before any such fees are incurred by yourself, if any of these are applicable.

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.

Applications for Points Based System Dependents -

Who will carry out the work – The work will be done by a solicitor or Immigration Adviser. 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:

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.

What services are included in this – The fees advised include services such as:

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

The costs quoted here do not include:

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/review dependants.

We will let you know at the earliest opportunity and before any such fees are incurred by yourself, if any of these are applicable.

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

Applications under Points Based System Tier 2 / including indefinite leave to remain

Who will carry out the work – The work will be carried out by Immigration Adviser assisted by a Trainee Solicitor/Paralegal. 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:

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.

What services are included in this – The services include:

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

The costs quoted here do not include -

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/reviews/dependants.

We will let you know at the earliest opportunity and before any such fees are incurred by yourself, if any of these are applicable.

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.

Naturalisation or Registration as a British Citizen -

Who will carry out the work – the work will be carried out by a solicitor or a trainee solicitor/paralegal supervised by solicitor. 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:

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.

What services are included in this?

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

The costs quoted here do not include:

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.

We will let you know at the earliest opportunity and before any such fees are incurred by yourself, if any of these are applicable.

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

Visitor Visa (all types of family, tourism, medical etc

Who will carry out the work – The work will be carried out by Solicitor or Trainee Solicitor supervised by Solicitor. 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:

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.

What services are included in this?

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’

The costs quoted here do not include:

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/reviews/dependants.

We will let you know at the earliest opportunity and before any such fees are incurred by yourself, if any of these are applicable.

Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.

Applications for EEA Family Permit / EEA regulations / EEA Registration / Permanent residence etc -

Who will carry out the work – The work will be carried out by a solicitor or trainee solicitor supervised by solicitor. 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:

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.

What services are included in this?

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’

The costs quoted here do not include:

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/reviews dependants.

We will let you know at the earliest opportunity and before any such fees are incurred by yourself, if any of these are applicable.

Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.

Ancestry Visa -

Who will carry out the work? The work will be done by a solicitor or a paralegal supevised by solicitor. 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:

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 etc

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?

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

The costs quoted here do not include:

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/review dependants.

We will let you know at the earliest opportunity and before any such fees are incurred by yourself, if any of these are applicable.

Timescale to submit application: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.

The stages set out above are an indication and if some of stages above are not required, the fee may be reduced.

Dillex Solicitors - Immigration Fees

IMMIGRATION FEES

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:

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

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