Your rights to live, visit or
seek protection in the UK
seek protection in the UK
Expert help. From asylum and visas to citizenship and settlement applications.
Qualifying for asylum as a refugee
You have a right to apply for asylum in the UK if you can show that you risk being persecuted in your home country.
Persecution can be based on your race, religion, nationality, political opinion or for belonging to a particular social group. Any of these reasons may mean you qualify for protection as a ‘refugee’. If you can demonstrate the facts of your case to the required standard, you will be granted Refugee Status.
When you apply for asylum in the UK, you are asking the Home Office to recognise you as a refugee. This is defined in the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.
If your application is refused, you still have the right to appeal. This will give you the chance to provide any new information that was not previously available.
Persecution can be based on your race, religion, nationality, political opinion or for belonging to a particular social group. Any of these reasons may mean you qualify for protection as a ‘refugee’. If you can demonstrate the facts of your case to the required standard, you will be granted Refugee Status.
When you apply for asylum in the UK, you are asking the Home Office to recognise you as a refugee. This is defined in the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.
If your application is refused, you still have the right to appeal. This will give you the chance to provide any new information that was not previously available.
Lawstop can represent you at any or every stage of your Asylum and Human Rights application.
This starts with an Initial Asylum Claim; then Fresh Claims (also known as further submissions); and, if needed, the Appeal Stage.
Even if an appeal is exhausted and a Fresh Claim is not possible, our highly experienced Public Law team can explore the possibility of a Judicial Review.
Lawstop will also assess whether you qualify for Legal Aid. If so, you will not have to pay anything for our firm’s services.
Other services
Lawstop can also assist you with issues over:
This starts with an Initial Asylum Claim; then Fresh Claims (also known as further submissions); and, if needed, the Appeal Stage.
Even if an appeal is exhausted and a Fresh Claim is not possible, our highly experienced Public Law team can explore the possibility of a Judicial Review.
Lawstop will also assess whether you qualify for Legal Aid. If so, you will not have to pay anything for our firm’s services.
Other services
Lawstop can also assist you with issues over:
- Individual and family visas
- Extension and settlement applications in the UK
- British citizenship applications
Types of visa
Visitor Visa
A Visitor Visa allows you to travel to the UK and stay for a maximum of six months, per entry into the United Kingdom. It can be used for leisure and business, among other reasons.
The Visitor Visa can act as a short-term business visa, a tourist visa for UK holidays, an academic visit visa, a marriage visitor visa to get married or to enter into a civil partnership, receive medical treatment, and much more.
The Visitor Visa can act as a short-term business visa, a tourist visa for UK holidays, an academic visit visa, a marriage visitor visa to get married or to enter into a civil partnership, receive medical treatment, and much more.
Fiancé Visa
A UK Fiancé Visa allows people who are engaged to a UK-based partner (also referred to as a ‘sponsor’) to enter the UK within six months of arrival. The Fiancé Visa is a sub-category of the UK Family Visa.
The UK Fiancé Visa lasts for six months and usually within this time you must usually marry your UK-based partner. If you wish to remain in the UK after your Fiancé Visa expires, you must apply for another UK visa or immigration permission. Most newly married people with a UK Fiancé Visa will apply to switch to the UK Spouse Visa which can lead to indefinite leave to remain and British citizenship.
The UK Fiancé Visa lasts for six months and usually within this time you must usually marry your UK-based partner. If you wish to remain in the UK after your Fiancé Visa expires, you must apply for another UK visa or immigration permission. Most newly married people with a UK Fiancé Visa will apply to switch to the UK Spouse Visa which can lead to indefinite leave to remain and British citizenship.
UK Spouse Visa
A Partner Visa UK, also known as a UK Spouse Visa, is a settlement visa that allows you to live together with your British partner in the UK for up to 30 months. It is one of the visas under the Family visa category.
It can be extended for another 30 months if you meet certain eligibility conditions. Holding a Partner Visa is the first step towards Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and, eventually, British citizenship.
To apply for a UK Spouse Visa and enter the UK, you must be married to, or be in a civil partnership with, a British citizen, a UK-settled person or a UK refugee. The main eligibility criteria include providing proof that you are in a genuine relationship and that you meet specific financial conditions.
Whether you are married, unmarried or in a civil partnership, the UK Spouse Visa application applies to each of these circumstances but the requirements of the visa will vary.
It can be extended for another 30 months if you meet certain eligibility conditions. Holding a Partner Visa is the first step towards Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and, eventually, British citizenship.
To apply for a UK Spouse Visa and enter the UK, you must be married to, or be in a civil partnership with, a British citizen, a UK-settled person or a UK refugee. The main eligibility criteria include providing proof that you are in a genuine relationship and that you meet specific financial conditions.
Whether you are married, unmarried or in a civil partnership, the UK Spouse Visa application applies to each of these circumstances but the requirements of the visa will vary.
Family Visas
There are different types of visas available, depending on your circumstances. You need a Family Visa to join family members in the UK for a period longer than six months.
If you’re living outside the UK, you can apply for a Family Visa to join your child, parent or relative in the UK.
You can also apply for a Family Visa from within the UK, depending on your circumstances.
There are certain other pathways to become eligible for a Family Visa. You can apply on the basis that:
We can help you establish if your UK-based family member can sponsor your entry clearance visa application.
If you’re living outside the UK, you can apply for a Family Visa to join your child, parent or relative in the UK.
You can also apply for a Family Visa from within the UK, depending on your circumstances.
There are certain other pathways to become eligible for a Family Visa. You can apply on the basis that:
- Your relationship ended as a result of divorce or your partner is recently deceased;
- You are the parent of a British or settled child, or child who has been in the UK for seven years or more; or
- You want to apply to settle in the UK or extend your family visa
We can help you establish if your UK-based family member can sponsor your entry clearance visa application.
EU nationals and family
Since the UK voted to leave the European Union in 2016, Freedom of Movement across borders came to an end on 31 December 2020.
In line with this change, all EU citizens seeking to settle in the UK, including those who have lived in the UK prior to this date, are now subjected to new immigration rules which came into effect as of 1 January 2021.
Depending on the applicants’ date of arrival and accumulated ‘continuous residency’, all EU, EEA and Swiss nationals are permitted to apply for Settled Status or Pre-Settled Status as part of the EU Settlement Scheme.
If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, you can ‘sponsor’ family members to come to live with you in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme. This applies to children, spouses, unmarried partners and other immediate family members.
In line with this change, all EU citizens seeking to settle in the UK, including those who have lived in the UK prior to this date, are now subjected to new immigration rules which came into effect as of 1 January 2021.
Depending on the applicants’ date of arrival and accumulated ‘continuous residency’, all EU, EEA and Swiss nationals are permitted to apply for Settled Status or Pre-Settled Status as part of the EU Settlement Scheme.
If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, you can ‘sponsor’ family members to come to live with you in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme. This applies to children, spouses, unmarried partners and other immediate family members.
To be eligible, the sponsor must have been a resident of the UK as of 31 December 2020 and the relationship with the family member must already have existed/begun before this date. In other words, you can’t sponsor loved ones to join you in the UK if the relationship did not exist before January 2021.
In addition, the relationship must still exist when your family member begins to apply.
If your family member originates from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, they can apply via the EU Settlement Scheme, using their passport or valid identity card.
However, if your family member is not from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, they must already hold a relevant UK document such as a residence card, permanent residence card or derivative residence card. If not, they will need to apply for an EU Settlement Scheme ‘Family Permit’. With the permit, they can then apply for Settled Status themselves once they have successfully joined you in the UK.
If your family member has come to the UK on or after 1 April 2021, they are legally required to apply for Settled Status within three months of arrival.
In addition, the relationship must still exist when your family member begins to apply.
If your family member originates from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, they can apply via the EU Settlement Scheme, using their passport or valid identity card.
However, if your family member is not from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, they must already hold a relevant UK document such as a residence card, permanent residence card or derivative residence card. If not, they will need to apply for an EU Settlement Scheme ‘Family Permit’. With the permit, they can then apply for Settled Status themselves once they have successfully joined you in the UK.
If your family member has come to the UK on or after 1 April 2021, they are legally required to apply for Settled Status within three months of arrival.
Family Reunion application
The Refugee Family Reunion policy allows immediate family members to join individuals who have been granted refugee status in the UK. This route has been designed to reunite families who have been torn apart as a consequence of conflict or persecution.
If an application for Refugee Family Reunion is successful, the family member(s) will be granted leave to remain in the UK for the same duration that their loved one (the ‘sponsor’) has remaining to them. If the sponsor has Indefinite Leave to Remain, their qualifying family members will also be granted this status.
If an application for Refugee Family Reunion is successful, the family member(s) will be granted leave to remain in the UK for the same duration that their loved one (the ‘sponsor’) has remaining to them. If the sponsor has Indefinite Leave to Remain, their qualifying family members will also be granted this status.
Indefinite Leave to Remain
Indefinite Leave to Remain (or ‘ILR’) is a form of settlement available to qualifying overseas nationals.
Typically, you must have spent at least five years in the UK before you can apply for ILR, although in some cases your route to settlement may be ten years. But in certain circumstances you may be able to apply in as little as two or three years.
Many different types of immigration visas can lead to ILR, including various Family Visas, Innovator Visas and the Skilled Worker Visa.
ILR enables a person to live in the UK without any restrictions and is the first step towards naturalisation and full citizenship.
Typically, you must have spent at least five years in the UK before you can apply for ILR, although in some cases your route to settlement may be ten years. But in certain circumstances you may be able to apply in as little as two or three years.
Many different types of immigration visas can lead to ILR, including various Family Visas, Innovator Visas and the Skilled Worker Visa.
ILR enables a person to live in the UK without any restrictions and is the first step towards naturalisation and full citizenship.
British citizenship
Applying for British citizenship, or naturalisation, is the first step to obtaining a British passport.
To be eligible to become a British national, you need to prove that you have been in the UK on Indefinite Leave to Remain or EU Settled Status for at least three years, and that you have never broken UK law. This includes no breaches of immigration law.
Once your permanent residence status request is approved, you can live, work and study in the UK permanently, without any immigration restrictions. You will also be able to travel abroad without worrying about losing your status.
To be eligible to become a British national, you need to prove that you have been in the UK on Indefinite Leave to Remain or EU Settled Status for at least three years, and that you have never broken UK law. This includes no breaches of immigration law.
Once your permanent residence status request is approved, you can live, work and study in the UK permanently, without any immigration restrictions. You will also be able to travel abroad without worrying about losing your status.
Our Services
Administrative Review - £1,200
In immigration and asylum processes, “Administrative Review” is a type of internal appeal where a government department checks whether a decision was made correctly.
Administrative Review is commonly used when:
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1200, depending on the complexity of the review and the number of documents/supporting evidence.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Expected timescales: Providing we are instructed in-time, we will ensure any such application is submitted by any required deadlines. Expected timelines will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Administrative Review is commonly used when:
- Your visa, settlement, or asylum-related application is refused, and
- The decision letter says you have no right of appeal to a tribunal, but you can request an administrative review
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1200, depending on the complexity of the review and the number of documents/supporting evidence.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines
- Assessing and gathering supporting evidence
- Preparing and submitting the review
Work/services not included:
- Any fees for submitting the review
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review
Expected timescales: Providing we are instructed in-time, we will ensure any such application is submitted by any required deadlines. Expected timelines will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Adult Dependent Relative Visa - £2,500 - £3,000
Non-EEA nationals can enter and/or remain in the UK if they are married to a person with British citizenship, are the civil partner of a British citizen, or an unmarried partner that have lived together for at least 2 years, in the UK or abroad. Any Dependents (children or adults whom depend on the applicant) may also be able to apply from outside the UK.
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £2500 depending on the complexity of the application; the number of documents/supporting evidence, the number of dependent applicants and the relevant immigration chronology of those applying
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Expected timescales: Providing we are instructed in-time, we will ensure any such application is submitted by any required deadlines. Expected timelines will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £2500 depending on the complexity of the application; the number of documents/supporting evidence, the number of dependent applicants and the relevant immigration chronology of those applying
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines
- Assessing and gathering supporting evidence
- Preparing and submitting the review
Work/services not included:
- Any fees for submitting the review
- Advising on the outcome and any possible next steps
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review
Expected timescales: Providing we are instructed in-time, we will ensure any such application is submitted by any required deadlines. Expected timelines will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Draft Grounds - £1,200 - £1,800
We provide a service for the preparation of grounds for various appeals and judicial reviews.
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1200 depending on the complexity of the case; the number of documents/supporting evidence and the complexity of the legal issues involved.
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and in asylum appeals, by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Expected timescales: The normal timeframe for producing grounds from instruction is 4-6 weeks. Providing we are instructed in-time, we will ensure any grounds are provided by any required deadlines.
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1200 depending on the complexity of the case; the number of documents/supporting evidence and the complexity of the legal issues involved.
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and in asylum appeals, by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines
- Assessing and gathering supporting evidence
- Preparing the grounds
Work/services not included:
- Representation at any hearing or review
- Advising on the outcome and any possible next steps
- Any fees for submitting the grounds
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers, if required
- Seeking any extensions to any deadlines
- Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review
Expected timescales: The normal timeframe for producing grounds from instruction is 4-6 weeks. Providing we are instructed in-time, we will ensure any grounds are provided by any required deadlines.
EEA Applications - £2000
Applications for EEA family permits, EEA registration and permanent residence
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1200, depending on the complexity of the review and the number of documents/supporting evidence.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 8 weeks to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents. Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1200, depending on the complexity of the review and the number of documents/supporting evidence.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines
- Assessing and gathering supporting evidence
- Preparing and submitting the indexed application/representations
- Providing updates as to the progress of the application under consideration
- Advising on the outcome
Work/services not included:
- Any fees for submitting the application
- Advising on the outcome and any possible next steps
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 8 weeks to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents. Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Extensions of Leave Applications - £750 - £2000
Applications for the extension of existing leave. You should seek legal advice up to 6 months before the expiry of your current leave.
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £750, depending on the type of application, the complexity of the application and the number of documents/supporting evidence and the number of any dependent applicants, if applicable.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 3 months to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents. Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £750, depending on the type of application, the complexity of the application and the number of documents/supporting evidence and the number of any dependent applicants, if applicable.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines based on the complexity of the application.
- Assessing and assistance with gathering supporting evidence (e.g. medical records, bank statements, employee records)
- Preparing and submitting the application and supporting evidence
- Providing updates as to the progress of the application under consideration
- Advising on the outcome
Work/services not included:
- Any fees for submitting the application
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 3 months to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents. Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Indefinite Leave to Remain Applications - £1000 - £1500
Applications for ILR for those that qualify under their specific immigration route. You should seek legal advice up to 6 months before the expiry of your current leave.
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1000, depending on the type of application, the complexity of the application and the number of documents/supporting evidence and the number of any dependent applicants, if applicable.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 3 months to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents. Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1000, depending on the type of application, the complexity of the application and the number of documents/supporting evidence and the number of any dependent applicants, if applicable.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines based on the complexity fi the application.
- Assessing and assistance with gathering supporting evidence (e.g. medical records, bank statements, employee records)
- Preparing and submitting the application and supporting evidence
- Providing updates as to the progress of the application under consideration
- Advising on the outcome
Work/services not included:
- Any fees for submitting the application
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 3 months to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents. Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Naturalisation as a British Citizen - £1000 - £2000
Applications for British Citizenship for those with ILR or those that qualify under alternative routes (e.g. under the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 for direct descendants of Chagossian descent)
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1000, depending on the type of application, the complexity of the application and the number of documents/supporting evidence and the number of any dependent applicants, if applicable.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review.
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 8 weeks to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents.
Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1000, depending on the type of application, the complexity of the application and the number of documents/supporting evidence and the number of any dependent applicants, if applicable.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines based on the complexity fi the application.
- Assessing and assistance with gathering supporting evidence
- Preparing and submitting the application and supporting evidence
- Providing updates as to the progress of the application under consideration
- Advising on the outcome
Work/services not included:
- Any fees for submitting the application
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review.
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 8 weeks to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents.
Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Refugee Family Reunion - £750 - £1000
This application route is now closed and refugees and their family members must apply under the Spouse and Family visa route.
Spouse and Family Visa - £1,200 - £2,000
Applications for Family Members (Spouse, dependent adult and child relatives under Appendix FM of the immigration rules, to come and live in the UK with their UK-based family.
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1200, depending on the complexity of the review and the number of documents/supporting evidence.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review.
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 3 months to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents and the number of applicants. Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1200, depending on the complexity of the review and the number of documents/supporting evidence.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines based on the complexity of the case
- Assessing and gathering supporting evidence
- Preparing and submitting the indexed application/representations
- Providing updates as to the progress of the application under consideration
- Advising on the outcome
Work/services not included:
- Any fees for submitting the application
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review.
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 3 months to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents and the number of applicants. Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Student / Graduate visa applications £1000 - £2000
Applications for students and graduates under the Graduate Route.
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1000, depending on the complexity of the application.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 8 weeks to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents.
Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1000, depending on the complexity of the application.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines based on the complexity of the case
- Assessing and gathering supporting evidence
- Preparing and submitting the indexed application/representations
- Providing updates as to the progress of the application under consideration
- Advising on the outcome
Work/services not included:
- Any fees for submitting the application
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 8 weeks to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents.
Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Travel document applications £550
Applications for travel documents (e.g. for refugees in the UK seeking to travel abroad and those applying for visas for visits abroad)
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £550, depending on the complexity of the application.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 8 weeks to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents. Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £550, depending on the complexity of the application.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines based on the complexity of the case
- Assessing and gathering supporting evidence
- Preparing and submitting the indexed application/representations
- Providing updates as to the progress of the application under consideration
- Advising on the outcome
Work/services not included:
- Any fees for submitting the application
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 8 weeks to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents. Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Visit Visa £1,500 - £2,500
Visitor Visa (all types of family, tourism, and medical visitor applications)
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1500, depending on the complexity of the application.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 8 weeks to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents.
Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £1500, depending on the complexity of the application.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines based on the complexity of the case
- Assessing and gathering supporting evidence
- Preparing and submitting the indexed application/representations
- Providing updates as to the progress of the application under consideration
- Advising on the outcome
Work/services not included:
- Any fees for submitting the application
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review
Expected timescales: Applications, from the point of instruction generally take up to up to 8 weeks to prepare, depending on complexity of the case and the number of supporting documents.
Expected timelines for a decision will depend on the processing times of the relevant public body or department (e.g. the Home Office).
Initial consultation: One-off immigration advice including letter confirming your instructions and advice given £150 - £300 per hour - Bespoke quote
We offer an initial consultation and advice letter for those seeking clarification regarding their status, any potential applications, any negative decisions and as regards any potential onwards appeal or possible judicial review action.
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £150, depending on the complexity of the issues and the number of relevant documents.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Expected timescales: Advice letters are provided 2-4 weeks from the initial attendance.
Type of fee: Agreed/Fixed Fee
Costs: Fixed fees start at £150, depending on the complexity of the issues and the number of relevant documents.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice
- Client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given as regards the current legal position and any further required work/applications/appeals, based on the complexity of the case
Work/services not included:
- Assessing and gathering supporting evidence
- Preparing and submitting any applications/appeals
- Providing updates as to the progress any applications or appeals under consideration
- Advising on any outcomes
- Any fees for submitting any required application
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers
- Seeking any extensions to deadlines
Expected timescales: Advice letters are provided 2-4 weeks from the initial attendance.
Asylum Claim, Fresh Claim for Asylum, Appeal Preparation or Presentation, Judicial Review
We offer services in the following areas:
Type of fee: We have a legal aid contract for these services. You may qualify for legal aid and we will undertake this work under legal aid if you can and do qualify. We can assess your eligibility prior to instruction for no fee. For those that do not qualify we do offer Agreed/Fixed Fees.
Costs: Please contact us to find out if you qualify for legal aid or for a quote as prices will vary widely depending on the type of case and the complexity.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Expected timescales: Please contact us to find out as timelines will vary widely depending on the type of case and the complexity of the issues involved.
- First time asylum/humanitarian protection applications
- Fresh asylum/humanitarian protection applications under immigration rule 353 [for those previously refused but whom have new evidence and/or a change in circumstances.
- Asylum appeals at the FTT IAC
- Bail applications at the FTT IAC
- Permission to appeal to the UTIAC
- Applications for Judicial Review including urgent applications and out of hours applications
Type of fee: We have a legal aid contract for these services. You may qualify for legal aid and we will undertake this work under legal aid if you can and do qualify. We can assess your eligibility prior to instruction for no fee. For those that do not qualify we do offer Agreed/Fixed Fees.
Costs: Please contact us to find out if you qualify for legal aid or for a quote as prices will vary widely depending on the type of case and the complexity.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals and by senior immigration advisers supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines based on the complexity of the case
- Assessing and gathering supporting evidence
- Preparing and submitting the indexed application/representations
- Providing updates as to the progress of the application under consideration
- Advising on the outcome
Work/services not included:
- Any fees for submitting the relevant application or appeal (not applicable to legal aid clients)
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers (not applicable to legal aid clients)
- Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review
Expected timescales: Please contact us to find out as timelines will vary widely depending on the type of case and the complexity of the issues involved.
Actions Against Public Authorities (County Court)
We offer services for litigation in the county court (e.g. historic false imprisonment claims)
Type of fee: We have a legal aid contract for these services. You may qualify for legal aid and we will undertake this work under legal aid if you can and do qualify. We can assess your eligibility prior to instruction for no fee. For those that do not qualify we do offer Agreed/Fixed Fees
Costs: Please contact us to find out if you qualify for legal aid or for a quote as prices will vary widely depending on the type of case and the complexity.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
Work/services not included:
Expected timescales: Please contact us to find out as timelines will vary widely depending on the type of case and the complexity of the issues involved.
Type of fee: We have a legal aid contract for these services. You may qualify for legal aid and we will undertake this work under legal aid if you can and do qualify. We can assess your eligibility prior to instruction for no fee. For those that do not qualify we do offer Agreed/Fixed Fees
Costs: Please contact us to find out if you qualify for legal aid or for a quote as prices will vary widely depending on the type of case and the complexity.
(All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.)
Who will be responsible for this work: These applications are undertaken by Solicitors supported by paralegals.
Work and services included:
- Initial attendance & advice regarding the appropriate process
- Initial client care letter, confirming instructions, advice given and expected timelines based on the complexity of the case
- Assessing and gathering supporting evidence
- Preparing and submitting the application/representations/grounds/evidence
- Providing updates as to the progress of the application/case.
- Advising on the outcome
Work/services not included:
- Any fees for submitting the relevant court application (not applicable to legal aid clients)
- VAT, Disbursements (fees) for medical/expert evidence/ barristers (not applicable to legal aid clients)
- Advice and assistance as regards to any onward appeals, reconsideration or potential Judicial Review
Expected timescales: Please contact us to find out as timelines will vary widely depending on the type of case and the complexity of the issues involved.