Immigration

Highcross Law Solicitors work on a transparent fee structure for Immigration Applications. The prices listed below are for guidance only. The final fees agreed with the client will be based on a number of factors such as complexity of the case, any previous convictions, merits of the case etc.

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* On average, this type of work takes between 5-60 hours to complete. We do not charge an hourly rate for these types of matters. We prefer to agree a fixed fee with you so that you are aware of the impending costs from the onset of the case. 

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.

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 5-7 hours;
• considering the supporting evidence you have provided, which we anticipate will take 6-11 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 3 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 1 and 6 hours of work.
• giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

In case of Appeal proceedings

·         discussing the refusal letter in detail and confirming whether there are merits in appealing the decision

• giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether Home Office have made a decision based on such rules.

• considering the supporting evidence you have provided, which we anticipate will take 6-30 hours*

   – Preparing Grounds of Appeal to be lodged at the Courts takes 1-2 hours
   – Preparation of the Court Bundle takes 3 hours

• where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and DNA reports, of required), including taking statements of any witnesses;
• Attendance at a Hearing: If you are required to attend the hearing, we will give you clear advice at the appropriate time. Advocacy at the hearing. This could be between 3 and 6 hours of work.

*the number 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 Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs related 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.

• Interpreters fees at an average of £20-£30 per hour. On an average, any application will normally require between 4-6 hours with an interpreter, depending on the complexity of your case. However, you are advised that you are not required to use an interpreter of the firm’s choosing. You are more than welcome to bring along someone who can interpret for you.
• 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.

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.
• Any Court fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process
• Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal
• Any external Counsel of your choice, in case of appeal hearings, whose costs normally will be in region of £350.00 – £1,500.00 based on the experience and availability of the Counsel involved.

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.