Our team has over 50 years of collective experience in delivering high quality work in all areas of Private and Business immigration law. We have a team of expert staff who may work on your case. Regardless of who works on your matter, they will be supervised by a Partner of the firm – either Mr Shah Ali or Mr Md Nazrul Islam.

Mr Ali is the senior partner at Waterstone Solicitors, specialising in Immigration, Property, Family Law and Wills and Probate. He has extensive experience over 11 years in dealing with matters in the above areas of law.

Mr Md Nazrul Islam is a partner at Waterstone Solicitors specialising in Immigration Law, Family Law, and Conveyancing. He has extensive experience over 15 years in dealing with different immigration matters.

We are required by our regulator to provide information about our prices to assist you with the preparation and submission of your immigration applications.

The types of immigration applications are covered as follows:

1. Applications for naturalisation or registration as a British Citizen under the British Nationality Act 1981
2. Applications on behalf of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members under the applicable EEA Regulations or Immigration Rules, including applications for permanent residence, residence cards, and registration certificates
3. Applications under the Immigration Rules, including:
   • visitor visas (for tourism, or visiting friends/family)
   • spouse and partner applications, including fiancé(e)s or proposed civil partners
   • applications for work, business or study under the Points-Based System
   • dependent relative and family reunion applications
   • ancestry visas
   • other categories, such as applications on the basis of long residence

Interpreters

Before we provide you with specific prices on the above stated areas, we want to assure all of our clients that our team at Waterstone Solicitors strive for excellence and take our clients’ best interests as paramount to try and make transactions as cost effective as we can. Therefore, our team at Waterstone Solicitors try to always save you from incurring any additional costs in any way possible, while also making sure that you feel at ease and comfortable to speak to the caseworker directly, and not via a third-party interpreter, in your native language whenever possible. We do not charge you any additional fees if we offer you an interpreter available from our team. The languages that are spoken in our firm are as follows: Albanian, Bengali, Mandarin, Italian, Hindi, Urdu, and Malayan.

However, we will always listen to you and should you wish to use a friend or acquaintance as an interpreter we will accommodate this. In all other cases where we do not have a team member to assist, and you do not have a friend or acquaintance to help, we may then have to look into outsourcing the work to a third party.

Please note that the interpreters that we offer are only limited to assisting with communication of the case at hand to the client and does not extend to any translation of any documents that are in any other language. If that is the case, the client will be told from the outset that all documents need to be in English. If they require any assistance in finding a translator, we may signpost them where possible to competent companies for them to make a decision on the case.

Naturalisation/Applying to become a British Citizen

Hourly rates:

Grade D – Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners: £120
Grade C – Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience: £165
Grade B – Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience: £225
Grade A – Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience: £265
All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.

On average, this type of work takes between 4-6 hours to complete. Any of our 11 team members will be working on your case with a minimum supervision of 1-2 hours from a partner of the firm. This means that on average, costs are between £745 and £1010.

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 and whether we have a team member available or whether we need to arrange for an interpreter to attend,
• Whether you are applying with any other dependants,
• Any other factors such as your past immigration history and any criminal or civil convictions that may adversely affect the case.

We will always advise you from the outset to provide all sufficient evidence at our first meeting in order for us to primarily assess if you meet the applicable immigration rules. This allows us to determine whether the cost of your matter is likely to be at the lower or higher end of the price range.

Working on your case

• Always where possible (where not possible we will try and arrange a telephone consultation) we will require you to attend in person an initial consultation in which we will consider the options available in your case. Depending on your individual circumstances we will advise you of the most appropriate application to be made and what other options may be available to you.
• We will further advise you about the specific immigration rules and requirements that apply to your case and whether you meet these criteria.
• We will also discuss and advise you on the different methods of submissions, i.e. standard, premium or priority.
• We will then consider and assess the supporting evidence that you have provided to us. In this type of application, this will take us approximately between 1-2 hours.
• There may be cases in which we will be required to also assist you with obtaining further evidence including engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements) and taking statements of any witnesses.
• Prepare your application and submit it on your behalf, which takes approximately 2-3 hours.
• Prepare detailed representations and finalising your application submission, which takes approximately 1-2 hours.
• Prepare any further submissions if necessary and provide updates on the progress of your case whilst the matter is pending for a decision.
• Advise you on the possible outcomes of the application and the next steps to be undertaken should the application not be successful and advise on next steps to be undertaken in the case. We anticipate that this will take us 1-2 hours.

Please note that the estimated hours will depend on a number of factors such as the number of documents that we are given to assess, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents. Therefore, in some cases it may take us longer then the above estimated times to assess and complete the matter.

Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs relating 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.

• Interpreter fees – this kind of application will not normally require the services of an interpreter.
• 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 is necessary.
• If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in relation to our mileage/travel expenses.

Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). This kind of application does not require a payment for IHS.

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.
• Advice and assistance in relation to appeals on the occasion that the Home Office refuse your application.

How long will my application take? We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Click here to read the current processing times.

We will normally attempt to complete the work as soon as we can and in each case we anticipate that we will be able to submit this type of application within 2-3 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if we are unable to do so for any reason.

Please note that we will endeavour to keep your costs as low as possible, but should we be unable to do so, the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate only based on the factors above and on the facts of your individual case. All applications, even though similar, are likely to vary depending on their unique circumstances but we should be able to give you a more accurate price once you get in contact with us and we assess your case fully.

Applications on behalf of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members

Including applications for permanent residence, residence cards, and registration certificates. This section includes prices for Application under the EU Settlement Scheme (settled and pre-settled status)

Hourly rates:
Grade D – Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners: £120
Grade C – Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience: £165
Grade B – Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience: £225
Grade A – Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience: £265
All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.

On average, this type of work takes between 5-6 hours to complete. Any of our 11 team members will be working on your case with a minimum supervision of 1-2 hours from a partner of the firm. This means that on average, costs are between £865 and £1060.

The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances of your case. Such as:

• The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider,
• Which language(s) you speak and whether we have a team member available or whether we need to arrange for an interpreter to attend,
• Whether you are applying with any other dependants,
• Any other factors such as your past immigration history and any criminal or civil convictions that may adversely affect the case.

We will always advise you from the outset to provide all sufficient evidence at our first meeting in order for us to primarily assess if you meet the applicable immigration rules. This allows us to determine whether the cost of your matter is likely to be at the lower or higher end of the price range.

Working on your case

• Always where possible (where not possible we will try and arrange a telephone consultation) we will require you to attend in person an initial consultation in which we will consider the options available in your case. Depending on your individual circumstances we will advise you of the most appropriate application to be made and what other options may be available to you.
• We will further advise you about the specific immigration rules and requirements that apply to your case and whether you meet these criteria.
• We will also discuss and advise you on the different methods of submissions, i.e. standard, premium or priority.
• We will then consider and assess the supporting evidence that you have provided to us. In this type of application, this will take us approximately between 1-2 hours.
• There may be cases in which we will be required to also assist you with obtaining further evidence including engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements) and taking statements of any witnesses.
• Prepare your application and submit it on your behalf, which takes approximately 2-3 hours.
• Prepare detailed representations and finalising your application submission, which takes approximately 1-2 hours.
• Prepare any further submissions if necessary and provide updates on the progress of your case whilst the matter is pending for a decision.
• Advise you on the possible outcomes of the application and the next steps to be undertaken should the application not be successful and advise on next steps to be undertaken in the case. We anticipate that this will take us 1-2 hours.

Please note that the estimated hours will depend on a number of factors such as the number of documents that we are given to assess, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents. Therefore, in some cases it may take us longer then the above estimated times to assess and complete the matter.

Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs relating 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.

• Interpreter fees – this kind of application will not normally require the services of an interpreter.
• 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 is necessary.
• If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in relation to our mileage/travel expenses.

Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). This kind of application does not require a payment for IHS.

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.
• Advice and assistance in relation to appeals on the occasion that the Home Office refuse your application.

How long will my application take? We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Click here to read the current processing times.

We will normally attempt to complete the work as soon as we can and in each case we anticipate that we will be able to submit this type of application within 2-3 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if we are unable to do so for any reason.

Please note that we will endeavour to keep your costs as low as possible, but should we be unable to do so, the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate only based on the factors above and on the facts of your individual case. All applications, even though similar, are likely to vary depending on their unique circumstances but we should be able to give you a more accurate price once you get in contact with us and we assess your case fully.

Application for visitor visas as tourist, visiting friends/family.

Hourly rates:
Grade D – Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners: £120
Grade C – Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience: £165
Grade B – Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience: £225
Grade A – Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience: £265
All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.

On average, this type of work takes between 7-8 hours to complete. Any of our 11 team members will be working on your case with a minimum supervision of 1-2 hours from a partner of the Firm. This means that on average costs are between £ 985 and £1250.

The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances of your case. Such as:

• The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider,
• Which language(s) you speak and whether we have a team member available or whether we need to arrange for an interpreter to attend,
• Whether you are applying with any other dependants,
• Any other factors such as your past immigration history and any criminal or civil convictions that may adversely affect the case.

We will always advise you from the outset to provide all sufficient evidence at our first meeting in order for us to primarily assess if you meet the applicable immigration rules. This allows us to determine whether the cost of your matter is likely to be at the lower or higher end of the price range.

Working on your case

• Always where possible (where not possible we will try and arrange a telephone consultation) we will require you to attend in person an initial consultation in which we will consider the options available in your case. Depending on your individual circumstances we will advise you of the most appropriate application to be made and what other options may be available to you.
• We will further advise you about the specific immigration rules and requirements that apply to your case and whether you meet these criteria.
• We will also discuss and advise you on the different methods of submissions, i.e. standard, premium or priority.
• We will then consider and assess the supporting evidence that you have provided to us. In this type of application, this will take us approximately between 1-2 hours.
• There may be cases in which we will be required to also assist you with obtaining further evidence including engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements) and taking statements of any witnesses.
• Prepare your application and submit it on your behalf, which takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Prepare detailed representations and finalising your application submission, which takes approximately 1-2 hours.

• Prepare any further submissions if necessary and provide updates on the progress of your case whilst the matter is pending for a decision.
• Advise you on the possible outcomes of the application and the next steps to be undertaken should the application not be successful and advise on next steps to be undertaken in the case. We anticipate that this will take us 1-2 hours.

Please note that the estimated hours will depend on a number of factors such as the number of documents that we are given to assess, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents. Therefore, in some cases it may take us longer then the above estimated times to assess and complete the matter.

Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs relating 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.

• Interpreter fees – this kind of application will not normally require the services of an interpreter.
• 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 is necessary.
• If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in relation to our mileage/travel expenses.

Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). This kind of application does not require a payment for IHS.

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.
• Advice and assistance in relation to appeals on the occasion that the Home Office refuse your application.

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Click here to read the current processing times.

We will normally attempt to complete the work as soon as we can and in each case we anticipate that we will be able to submit this type of application within 2-3 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if we are unable to do so for any reason.

Please note that we will endeavour to keep your costs as low as possible, but should we be unable to do so, the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate only based on the factors above and on the facts of your individual case. All applications, even though similar, are likely to vary depending on their unique circumstances but we should be able to give you a more accurate price once you get in contact with us and we assess your case fully.

Spouse and partners applications, including fiancé(e)s or proposed civil partners.

Hourly rates:
Grade D – Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners: £120
Grade C – Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience: £165
Grade B – Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience: £225
Grade A – Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience: £265
All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.

On average, this type of work takes between 10-11 hours to complete. Any of our 11 team members will be working on your case with a minimum supervision of 1-2 hours from a partner of the Firm. This means that on average costs are between £ 1490 and £1610.

The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances of your case. Such as:

• The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider,
• Which language(s) you speak and whether we have a team member available or whether we need to arrange for an interpreter to attend,
• Whether you are applying with any other dependants,
• Any other factors such as your past immigration history and any criminal or civil convictions that may adversely affect the case.

We will always advise you from the outset to provide all sufficient evidence at our first meeting in order for us to primarily assess if you meet the applicable immigration rules. This allows us to determine whether the cost of your matter is likely to be at the lower or higher end of the price range.

Working on your case

• Always where possible (where not possible we will try and arrange a telephone consultation) we will require you to attend in person an initial consultation in which we will consider the options available in your case. Depending on your individual circumstances we will advise you of the most appropriate application to be made and what other options may be available to you.
• We will further advise you about the specific immigration rules and requirements that apply to your case and whether you meet these criteria.
• We will also discuss and advise you on the different methods of submissions, i.e. standard, premium or priority.
• We will then consider and assess the supporting evidence that you have provided to us. In this type of application, this will take us approximately between 1-2 hours.
• There may be cases in which we will be required to also assist you with obtaining further evidence including engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements) and taking statements of any witnesses.
• Prepare your application and submit it on your behalf, which takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Prepare detailed representations and finalising your application submission, which takes approximately 1-2 hours.

• Prepare any further submissions if necessary and provide updates on the progress of your case whilst the matter is pending for a decision.
• Advise you on the possible outcomes of the application and the next steps to be undertaken should the application not be successful and advise on next steps to be undertaken in the case. We anticipate that this will take us 1-2 hours.

Please note that the estimated hours will depend on a number of factors such as the number of documents that we are given to assess, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents. Therefore, in some cases it may take us longer then the above estimated times to assess and complete the matter.

Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs relating 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.

• Interpreter fees – this kind of application will not normally require the services of an interpreter.
• 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 is necessary.
• If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in relation to our mileage/travel expenses.
• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees. This kind of application does not require a payment for IHS.

How much you have to pay?

• £300 per year for a student or Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa, for example £600 for a 2-year visa
• £400 per year for all other visa and immigration applications, for example £2,000 for a 5-year visa

Dependants usually need to pay the same amount as you.

The exact amount you have to pay depends on how much leave you’re granted.  Calculate how much you’ll have to pay before you apply.

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.
• Advice and assistance in relation to appeals on the occasion that the Home Office refuse your application.

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Click here to read the current processing times.

We will normally attempt to complete the work as soon as we can and in each case we anticipate that we will be able to submit this type of application within 2-3 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if we are unable to do so for any reason.

Please note that we will endeavour to keep your costs as low as possible, but should we be unable to do so, the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate only based on the factors above and on the facts of your individual case. All applications, even though similar, are likely to vary depending on their unique circumstances but we should be able to give you a more accurate price once you get in contact with us and we assess your case fully.

Applications for work, business or study under the points-Based System

Hourly rates:
Grade D – Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners: £120
Grade C – Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience: £165
Grade B – Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience: £225
Grade A – Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience: £265
All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.

On average, this type of work takes between 8-10 hours to complete. Any of our 11 team members will be working on your case with a minimum supervision of 1-2 hours from a partner of the Firm. This means that on average costs are between £ 1105 and £1490.

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 and whether we have a team member available or whether we need to arrange for an interpreter to attend,
• Whether you are applying with any other dependants,
• Any other factors such as your past immigration history and any criminal or civil convictions that may adversely affect the case.

We will always advise you from the outset to provide all sufficient evidence at our first meeting in order for us to primarily assess if you meet the applicable immigration rules. This allows us to determine whether the cost of your matter is likely to be at the lower or higher end of the price range.

Working on your case

• Always where possible (where not possible we will try and arrange a telephone consultation) we will require you to attend in person an initial consultation in which we will consider the options available in your case. Depending on your individual circumstances we will advise you of the most appropriate application to be made and what other options may be available to you.
• We will further advise you about the specific immigration rules and requirements that apply to your case and whether you meet these criteria.
• We will also discuss and advise you on the different methods of submissions, i.e. standard, premium or priority.
• We will then consider and assess the supporting evidence that you have provided to us. In this type of application, this will take us approximately between 1-2 hours.
• There may be cases in which we will be required to also assist you with obtaining further evidence including engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements) and taking statements of any witnesses.
• Prepare your application and submit it on your behalf, which takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Prepare detailed representations and finalising your application submission, which takes approximately 1-2 hours.

• Prepare any further submissions if necessary and provide updates on the progress of your case whilst the matter is pending for a decision.
• Advise you on the possible outcomes of the application and the next steps to be undertaken should the application not be successful and advise on next steps to be undertaken in the case. We anticipate that this will take us 1-2 hours.

Please note that the estimated hours will depend on a number of factors such as the number of documents that we are given to assess, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents. Therefore, in some cases it may take us longer then the above estimated times to assess and complete the matter.

Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs relating 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.

• Interpreter fees – this kind of application will not normally require the services of an interpreter.
• 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 is necessary.
• If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in relation to our mileage/travel expenses.
• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees. This kind of application does not require a payment for IHS.

How much you have to pay?

• £300 per year for a student or Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa, for example £600 for a 2-year visa
• £400 per year for all other visa and immigration applications, for example £2,000 for a 5-year visa

Dependants usually need to pay the same amount as you.

The exact amount you have to pay depends on how much leave you’re granted.  Calculate how much you’ll have to pay before you apply.

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.
• Advice and assistance in relation to appeals on the occasion that the Home Office refuse your application.

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Click here to read the current processing times.

We will normally attempt to complete the work as soon as we can and in each case we anticipate that we will be able to submit this type of application within 2-3 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if we are unable to do so for any reason.

Please note that we will endeavour to keep your costs as low as possible, but should we be unable to do so, the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate only based on the factors above and on the facts of your individual case. All applications, even though similar, are likely to vary depending on their unique circumstances but we should be able to give you a more accurate price once you get in contact with us and we assess your case fully.

Application for Dependent relative and family reunion applications

Hourly rates:
Grade D – Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners: £120
Grade C – Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience: £165
Grade B – Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience: £225
Grade A – Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience: £265
All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.

On average, this type of work takes between 10-11 hours to complete. Any of our 11 team members will be working on your case with a minimum supervision of 1-2 hours from a partner of the Firm. This means that on average costs are between £ 1490and £1610.

The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances of your case. Such as:

• The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider,
• Which language(s) you speak and whether we have a team member available or whether we need to arrange for an interpreter to attend,
• Whether you are applying with any other dependants,
• Any other factors such as your past immigration history and any criminal or civil convictions that may adversely affect the case.

We will always advise you from the outset to provide all sufficient evidence at our first meeting in order for us to primarily assess if you meet the applicable immigration rules. This allows us to determine whether the cost of your matter is likely to be at the lower or higher end of the price range.

Working on your case

• Always where possible (where not possible we will try and arrange a telephone consultation) we will require you to attend in person an initial consultation in which we will consider the options available in your case. Depending on your individual circumstances we will advise you of the most appropriate application to be made and what other options may be available to you.
• We will further advise you about the specific immigration rules and requirements that apply to your case and whether you meet these criteria.
• We will also discuss and advise you on the different methods of submissions, i.e. standard, premium or priority.
• We will then consider and assess the supporting evidence that you have provided to us. In this type of application, this will take us approximately between 1-2 hours.
• There may be cases in which we will be required to also assist you with obtaining further evidence including engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements) and taking statements of any witnesses.
• Prepare your application and submit it on your behalf, which takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Prepare detailed representations and finalising your application submission, which takes approximately 1-2 hours.

• Prepare any further submissions if necessary and provide updates on the progress of your case whilst the matter is pending for a decision.
• Advise you on the possible outcomes of the application and the next steps to be undertaken should the application not be successful and advise on next steps to be undertaken in the case. We anticipate that this will take us 1-2 hours.

Please note that the estimated hours will depend on a number of factors such as the number of documents that we are given to assess, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents. Therefore, in some cases it may take us longer then the above estimated times to assess and complete the matter.

Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs relating 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.

• Interpreter fees – this kind of application will not normally require the services of an interpreter.
• 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 is necessary.
• If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in relation to our mileage/travel expenses.
• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees. This kind of application does not require a payment for IHS.

How much you have to pay?

• £300 per year for a student or Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa, for example £600 for a 2-year visa
• £400 per year for all other visa and immigration applications, for example £2,000 for a 5-year visa

Dependants usually need to pay the same amount as you.

The exact amount you have to pay depends on how much leave you’re granted.  Calculate how much you’ll have to pay before you apply.

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.
• Advice and assistance in relation to appeals on the occasion that the Home Office refuse your application.

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Click here to read the current processing times.

We will normally attempt to complete the work as soon as we can and in each case we anticipate that we will be able to submit this type of application within 2-3 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if we are unable to do so for any reason.

Please note that we will endeavour to keep your costs as low as possible, but should we be unable to do so, the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate only based on the factors above and on the facts of your individual case. All applications, even though similar, are likely to vary depending on their unique circumstances but we should be able to give you a more accurate price once you get in contact with us and we assess your case fully.

Ancestry Visas

Hourly rates:
Grade D – Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners: £120
Grade C – Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience: £165
Grade B – Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience: £225
Grade A – Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience: £265
All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.

On average, this type of work takes between 5-6 hours to complete. Any of our 11 team members will be working on your case with a minimum supervision of 1-2 hours from a partner of the Firm. This means that on average costs are between £865 and £1060.

The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances of your case. Such as:

• The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider,
• Which language(s) you speak and whether we have a team member available or whether we need to arrange for an interpreter to attend,
• Whether you are applying with any other dependants,
• Any other factors such as your past immigration history and any criminal or civil convictions that may adversely affect the case.

We will always advise you from the outset to provide all sufficient evidence at our first meeting in order for us to primarily assess if you meet the applicable immigration rules. This allows us to determine whether the cost of your matter is likely to be at the lower or higher end of the price range.

Working on your case

• Always where possible (where not possible we will try and arrange a telephone consultation) we will require you to attend in person an initial consultation in which we will consider the options available in your case. Depending on your individual circumstances we will advise you of the most appropriate application to be made and what other options may be available to you.
• We will further advise you about the specific immigration rules and requirements that apply to your case and whether you meet these criteria.
• We will also discuss and advise you on the different methods of submissions, i.e. standard, premium or priority.
• We will then consider and assess the supporting evidence that you have provided to us. In this type of application, this will take us approximately between 1-2 hours.
• There may be cases in which we will be required to also assist you with obtaining further evidence including engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements) and taking statements of any witnesses.
• Prepare your application and submit it on your behalf, which takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Prepare detailed representations and finalising your application submission, which takes approximately 1-2 hours.

• Prepare any further submissions if necessary and provide updates on the progress of your case whilst the matter is pending for a decision.
• Advise you on the possible outcomes of the application and the next steps to be undertaken should the application not be successful and advise on next steps to be undertaken in the case. We anticipate that this will take us 1-2 hours.

Please note that the estimated hours will depend on a number of factors such as the number of documents that we are given to assess, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents. Therefore, in some cases it may take us longer then the above estimated times to assess and complete the matter.

Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs relating 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.

• Interpreter fees – this kind of application will not normally require the services of an interpreter.
• 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 is necessary.
• If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in relation to our mileage/travel expenses.
• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees. This kind of application does not require a payment for IHS.

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.
• Advice and assistance in relation to appeals on the occasion that the Home Office refuse your application.

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Click here to read the current processing times.

We will normally attempt to complete the work as soon as we can and in each case we anticipate that we will be able to submit this type of application within 2-3 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if we are unable to do so for any reason.

Please note that we will endeavour to keep your costs as low as possible, but should we be unable to do so, the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate only based on the factors above and on the facts of your individual case. All applications, even though similar, are likely to vary depending on their unique circumstances but we should be able to give you a more accurate price once you get in contact with us and we assess your case fully.

Other Applications for leave to remain in UK such as Indefinite Leave to remain and any applications on the basis of your long residence in UK

Hourly rates:
Grade D – Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners: £120
Grade C – Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience: £165
Grade B – Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience: £225
Grade A – Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience: £265
All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.

On average, this type of work takes between 10-11 hours to complete. Any of our 11 team members will be working on your case with a minimum supervision of 1-2 hours from a partner of the Firm. This means that on average costs are between £ 1490 and £1610.

The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances of your case. Such as:

• The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider,
• Which language(s) you speak and whether we have a team member available or whether we need to arrange for an interpreter to attend,
• Whether you are applying with any other dependants,
• Any other factors such as your past immigration history and any criminal or civil convictions that may adversely affect the case.

We will always advise you from the outset to provide all sufficient evidence at our first meeting in order for us to primarily assess if you meet the applicable immigration rules. This allows us to determine whether the cost of your matter is likely to be at the lower or higher end of the price range.

Working on your case

• Always where possible (where not possible we will try and arrange a telephone consultation) we will require you to attend in person an initial consultation in which we will consider the options available in your case. Depending on your individual circumstances we will advise you of the most appropriate application to be made and what other options may be available to you.
• We will further advise you about the specific immigration rules and requirements that apply to your case and whether you meet these criteria.
• We will also discuss and advise you on the different methods of submissions, i.e. standard, premium or priority.
• We will then consider and assess the supporting evidence that you have provided to us. In this type of application, this will take us approximately between 1-2 hours.
• There may be cases in which we will be required to also assist you with obtaining further evidence including engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements) and taking statements of any witnesses.
• Prepare your application and submit it on your behalf, which takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Prepare detailed representations and finalising your application submission, which takes approximately 1-2 hours.

• Prepare any further submissions if necessary and provide updates on the progress of your case whilst the matter is pending for a decision.
• Advise you on the possible outcomes of the application and the next steps to be undertaken should the application not be successful and advise on next steps to be undertaken in the case. We anticipate that this will take us 1-2 hours.

Please note that the estimated hours will depend on a number of factors such as the number of documents that we are given to assess, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents. Therefore, in some cases it may take us longer then the above estimated times to assess and complete the matter.

Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs relating 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.

• Interpreter fees – this kind of application will not normally require the services of an interpreter.
• 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 is necessary.
• If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in relation to our mileage/travel expenses.
• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees. This kind of application requires a payment(apart from Fiancé visa application where IHS is not payable).

How much you have to pay?

• £300 per year for a student or Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visa, for example £600 for a 2-year visa
• £400 per year for all other visa and immigration applications, for example £2,000 for a 5-year visa

Dependants usually need to pay the same amount as you.

The exact amount you have to pay depends on how much leave you’re granted.  Calculate how much you’ll have to pay before you apply.

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.
• Advice and assistance in relation to appeals on the occasion that the Home Office refuse your application.

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Click here to read the current processing times.

We will normally attempt to complete the work as soon as we can and in each case we anticipate that we will be able to submit this type of application within 2-3 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if we are unable to do so for any reason.

Please note that we will endeavour to keep your costs as low as possible, but should we be unable to do so, the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate only based on the factors above and on the facts of your individual case. All applications, even though similar, are likely to vary depending on their unique circumstances but we should be able to give you a more accurate price once you get in contact with us and we assess your case fully.