Price lists in relation to Immigration - Application for leave to remain

We are required to provide price information if we assist clients with the preparation and submission of immigration applications, excluding asylum applications.

The following types of applications are covered by the rules:

• Applications for naturalisation or registration under the British Nationality Act 1981
• 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
• Applications under the Immigration Rules, including:
  • student and work experience visas
  • visit visas (for tourism, or visiting friends / family)
  • spouse and partners 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

Costs Information

We have set out below our average fee estimates for some of the most common types of applications.

Our Hourly rates: £ 150-250

These fees are calculated by reference to our hourly rates which vary depending on the experience of the lawyer carrying out the work. They typically range between £350 for the Principal Solicitor, £300 - £275 for a solicitor and £138 for work carried out by a paralegal.

The people working on your case and how that impacts the fee estimate will always be discussed with you at the outset of any matter. Please note our fees exclude 20% VAT.

The precise cost will depend on the particular circumstances of your case. Where the application is relatively straightforward it is likely that the fees will be at the lower end of the relevant spectrum. Where there are complicating factors, the fees may reach or in some cases exceed the upper end.

On average, this type of work takes between 4-6 hours to complete. This means that on average costs are between £1200 and £1800 All figures do not include 20% VAT unless specifically stated.

Fixed fee for an initial application for Leave to Remain: Starting from £1500 (Grade D fee earner (Paralegal/Trainee) to £3,000 (Grade A fee earner (Principal Solicitor/Solicitors 8 years plus qualification).

This price will increase for any additional family members that is approximately calculated at a fee of £500 per person.

The fees may change if it is a first-time application or extension or if there are more complex circumstances such as if there are medical issues, criminal convictions, complicated personal situations, the language of the client, the number of supporting documents or witnesses, possible attendance at a Home Office interview, and whether it is a fast tracked / premium application. This work will be estimated based on our hourly rates and will be dependent on what additional work is required.

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

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 this range.

Our quoted fees include:

• considering documents
• attending on the client
• taking their instructions and providing advice
• preparing and submitting the application
• advising the client on timelines and the outcome of their application

What services are included

The work will involve:

• discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
• giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
• if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how, which on average takes 3 hours;
• considering the supporting evidence you have provided, which we anticipate will take 2 to 3 hours;
• where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;
• preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf, which we anticipate will take 2 hours;
• Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time. This could be between 2 and 3 hours of work.
• giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

*the amount of hours depends on the number of documents, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents

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.
• VAT: Vat applies in cases where people already have Leave to Remain in the UK. This should be added to our figures at 20%. If you are making an initial application for Leave, Vat is not applicable.
• Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal
• Fees of independent expert witnesses where required.
• Interpreter fees which vary depending on what language you speak, and the amount of time spent by the interpreter. If you do have a someone who can translate for you there may be no need to instruct an interpreter.
• Official translation fees which vary depending on the language and the number of documents requiring translation.

Factors that could make a case more complicated

The following are examples of issues that may impact on the cost:

• The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider.
• Whether you have had a previous adverse immigration matter, such as a visa refusal.
• Which language(s) you speak.
• Whether you are applying with dependants and the number of dependants involved.
• How easily you are able to provide all of the supporting evidence.
• How clearly you meet the eligibility criteria for the relevant application.
• The urgency of your case.
• In relationship cases, where you are not married or where there are stepchildren.

How long will my application take?

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

We will normally be able to submit this type of application within 2 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.

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.

Other areas of Immigration work at Bloomfield Solicitors

You may wish to inquire directly for our fees in relation to other areas of Immigration work as we are not required to publish prices for the following types of applications:

• Asylum applications
• Statelessness applications
• Human rights / private life applications
• Applications for Secretary of State immigration bail
• Reconsideration and legacy requests
• Judicial review, such as claims for unlawful detention
• Immigration services to businesses (e.g. applications for certificates of sponsorship or confirmation of acceptance for studies).

Please note the anticipated number of hours and fees are estimates based the average cost in previous cases we have dealt with. 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.

OUR SERVICES	FIXED FEES RANGE	HOURLY RATES
CONSULTATION/ ADVICE (FACE TO FACE / IN PERSON)	£150 plus 20% VAT	£150 plus 20% VAT
NATURALISATION	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
REGISTRATION OF A MINOR (ENTITLEMENT)	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
REGISTRATION OF A MINOR (DISCRETIONARY)	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
OVERSEAS BRITISH PASSPORT APPLICATIONS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1200 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
LONG RESIDENCE (ILR)	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
POINT BASED ILR	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
SETTLEMENT-PROTECTION ROUTE – 5-YEAR VISA TO ILR	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
OTHER SETTLEMENT ROUTES	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT

IN COUNTRY SPOUSE VISA APPLICATION	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
IN COUNTRY SPOUSE VISA EXTENSION	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
IN COUNTRY UNMARRIED PARTNER VISA APPLICATION	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
FURTHER LEAVE TO REMAIN FLR(FP), (HRO) - INITIAL APPLICATIONS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
EXTENSION OF DISCRETIONARY LEAVE	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
APPLICATIONS OUTSIDE THE IMMIGRATION RULES	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
ENTRY CLEARANCE APPLICATIONS - SPOUSE, FIANCÉ AND UNMARRIED PARTNER CHILD SETTLEMENT	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
ENTRY CLEARANCE ADULT DEPENDENT RELATIVE SETTLEMENT	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
EEA SETTLEMENT OR PRE SETTLEMENT STATUS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
GRADUATE VISA	FROM £500 + VAT - £1200 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
PBS DEPENDENT	FROM £500 + VAT - £1200 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
SKILLED WORKER VISA	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
GLOBAL TALENT VISA	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
STUDENT VISA	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
VISITOR VISA	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT

APPEAL & REVIEWS

ENTRY CLEARANCE APPEALS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
IN COUNTRY APPEALS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
EEA APPEALS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
DEPORTATION APPEALS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
PAP	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
JUDICIAL REVIEW	FROM £1000 + VAT - £1500 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT
BAIL APPLICATIONS	FROM £500 + VAT - £1000 + VAT	FROM £150/HOUR + VAT - £350/HOUR + VAT