The following types of applications are covered by the above hourly rate:
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
The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:
Which language(s) you speak
Whether you are applying with other dependants
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 about 3 to 7 hours;
considering the supporting evidence you have provided, which we anticipate will take X to 2 to 20 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 to 18 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 6 and 18 hours of work.
giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We may handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
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 respect of our mileage/travel expenses.
Interpreters fees
Independent expert reports
Attendance at a Home Office interview
Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal
Please note, our fees do not attract VAT, however, VAT may be payable on disbursements such as representatives fees/expert fees. VAT is charged at the rate of 20%.
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 on the Home Office website.We will normally be able to submit this type of application within 1 – 3 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.
Our Immigration Law Team/Individual Details Gabriel Enuezie – Managing Partner
Gabriel is the head of the immigration law team. Gabriel qualified as a Solicitor in 2007 and has over 11 years’ experience in immigration cases and specialises in dealing with complex cases. Gabriel has helped many individuals secure their leave to remain or enter permits.
Chancery West Law Solicitors
Colchester Business Centre
1 George Williams Way
Colchester
Essex CO1 2JS