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Immigration Representation Fees

Chelian Law

Immigration Representation Fees

We have set out below our professional fee list for some of the most common types of Immigration applications.


Due to the nature of each Immigration case having its own merits and complexity, the below fees are reasonable estimates as to what each client will be expected to incur. However this can vary depending on the complexity of the matter and the Fee Earner handling the matter.


Depending on the circumstances of each individual client, we will advise on whether VAT will be applicable. We have noted on the table where VAT is usually applied, but this is not limited to just these applications. We will advise each client on whether VAT is applicable to their case. (For example a person who has had not had any immigration status in the United Kingdom would not be applicable to pay VAT). VAT is currently calculated at 20%.


All applications are likely to vary due to factors such as the type of person (Solicitor or Paralegal) working on your case, the complexity of the case and timescale taken to prepare the case. We will be able to provide a more accurate estimate once we have more information about your specific case and this will always be discussed with you at the outset of any matter.


The person carrying out the work will be clearly conveyed to you from the outset of instruction. The following persons may be instructed:


  • Solicitor/Director – 19 Years of Law Experience
  • Paralegal/ Immigration Caseworker – 4 Years of Immigration Law Experience (Always Supervised by a Solicitor)
    *All work is supervised/ overseen by the Director

We will be providing the following services for most of our Immigration applications:

  • Initial consultation, consideration of the options and assessing most appropriate action (such as appeal or application) ( if any needed ) based on client’s circumstances
  • Advising on requirements of the immigration rules, as well as other laws, regulations, guidance and specified evidence
  • Advising on method of submission priority. Standard Service or Super Priority Service
  • Assessing supporting evidence and advising on the same
  • Assisting with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties where permitted to etc. social service reports, medical expert reports, police reports, banks and employers etc
  • Preparing online or paper form application with supporting evidence
  • Preparing detailed representations and finalising application submission.
  • If required, booking biometric appointment at the relevant appointment centre.
  • Further submission/ providing updates on progress
  • Advising on outcome of application /implications of status/application and next steps.

Our timescale to prepare and submit applications:

Applications from instructions take between 2 weeks to 4 months on average depending on complexity of applicant's immigration history, but also depending on whether you have provided the documentary evidence we request for. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.


These are some factors that could make a case more complicated. This will consequently change the timescale taken to prepare each case and professional fee for each case. Some of the factors include:


  • The amount of supporting documents/ evidence that we need to consider
  • Any Physical or Language Barriers such as how many languages you speak
  • Whether you are applying with dependants and the number of dependants involved.
  • Complexities such as past refusals, criminal convictions, adverse immigration history
  • The urgency of the case
  • How clearly you meet the eligibility criteria for the relevant application
  • Depending on the procedure of the Application such as paper form, online form, scanning services, bundle preparation etc…

General timescales on return of applications submitted:

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Each Application can have different standard service times. The Home Office may also write back stating that the service standard time may not be met and therefore additional time may be required in deciding an application. Read the current processing times.


Please Note: Our professional agreed fees quoted in the below table does not include the following:


  • Any Home Office fees, Immigration Health Surcharge or Biometric fees for making the application. The client will pay this to the Home Office or appropriate body directly as part of the application process. Find updated list of Home Office Fees.
  • Other expenses where applicable such as Disbursements for social service report, medico legal reports, psychiatric report, interpreter costs, expert evidence/ barristers/ counsel.
  • Where the Home Office refuses your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeals/reconsideration/ dependants – These matters are considered as fresh matters and a new case will need to begin following the refusal of your previous case.

We will let you know at the earliest opportunity as to any disbursements you will incur, if any of these are applicable.


Application / Matter type Agreed Fees Additional Information

**Entry Clearance Applications
 
Spouse Visa £950 - £1200 EXCLUDES chasing up a decision once the application has already been submitted
Children Visa £1000 - £1200 EXCLUDES chasing up a decision once the application has already been submitted
Visitor Visa £500 - £900 EXCLUDES chasing up a decision once the application has already been submitted
EEA Family Permit £750 - £1500 EXCLUDES chasing up a decision once the application has already been submitted
EEA Sole Responsibility £950 - £1500 EXCLUDES chasing up a decision once the application has already been submitted

Please note: Any additional dependents that wish to be sponsored will incur extra cost of £150 per applicant.
If a matter is refused a separate agreed fee will be incurred depending on the instruction of the client.
 

**Nationality Applications
 
Naturalisation From AN £500 plus VAT [£600] EXCLUDES British passport application after Certificate of Registration
Child Registration (Form MN1, Form T, S3) £900 EXCLUDES British passport application after Certificate of Registration
Family Nationality Applications Together (2 Adults and 1 Child) £1200 - £1500 EXCLUDES British passport application after Certificate of Registration
Nationality Reconsideration (Form NR) £300 plus VAT [£420] EXCLUDES British passport application after Certificate of Registration

Please note: Any additional dependents / applicants of the same family who wish to be added onto the application will incur extra cost of £250 per applicant.
If a matter is refused a separate agreed fee will be incurred depending on the instruction of the client.
 

**FLR Applications including extension, family life, private life and human rights claims
 
FLR (FP) / (O) Single person £800 to £1500 N/a
FLR (FP) - Married / Children / Family (Maximum of 3 applicants) £1200 - £1500 Additional applicant will incur charge of £150 per applicant.
FLR (M) Application £750 plus VAT [£900] Additional applicant will incur charge of £150 per applicant.
FLR (DL) Application £750 - £1200 Additional applicant will incur charge of £150 per applicant.
FLR Extension Applications £750 plus VAT [£900] Additional applicant will incur charge of £150 per applicant.
Fee Examption Application £300 Additional applicant will incur charge of £50 per applicant. EXCLUDED the actual immigration application to reqularise or extended leave. This is strictly the fee examption application alone
No Recourse to Public Funds Change Application £300 N/a

Please note: If a matter is refused a separate agreed fee will be incurred depending on the instruction of the client.
 

**EEA Applications
 
EEA (FM) £950 to £1500 EXCLUDES - Pre-Settled Status / Settled Status application or attendance at any interview
EEA (FM) Retained Rights £950 - £1500 EXCLUDES - Pre-Settled Status / Settled Status application or attendance at any interview
EEA (EFM) £1200 - £1500 EXCLUDES - Pre-Settled Status / Settled Status application or attendance at any interview
EEA (PR) Married £1000 - £1750 EXCLUDES - Pre-Settled Status / Settled Status application or attendance at any interview
EEA (PR) Separated / Retained Rights £1200 - £1750 EXCLUDES - Pre-Settled Status / Settled Status application or attendance at any interview
DRF1 £1500 EXCLUDES - Pre-Settled Status / Settled Status application or attendance at any interview
Pre Settled Status Application £250 - £500 Additional Applicants will be charged £150 per applicant
Settled Status Application £350 - £500 Additional Applicants will be charged £150 per applicant

Please note: If a matter is refused a separate agreed fees will be incurred depending on the instruction of the client.
 

**Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain Applications)
 
SET (O) 6 Years Discretionary Leave £500 plus VAT [£600] N/a
SET (LR) £800 plus VAT [£960] N/a
SET (M) £800 plus VAT [£960] N/a
SET (DV) £800 plus VAT [£960] N/a
SET (P) £500 plus VAT [£600] N/a

Please note: Any additional dependents / applications of the same family who wish to be added onto the application will incur extra cost of £250 per applicant. If a matter is refused a separate agreed fee will be incurred depending on the instruction of the client.
 

**Appeals & Judicial Review
 
Judicial Review £900 - £2500 Counsel Fees will vary depending on who is instructed and where the hearing is to take place
Renewal Hearing £750 - £1500 Counsel Fees will vary depending on who is instructed and where the hearing is to take place
Administrative Review £500 plus VAT [£600] Counsel Fees will vary depending on who is instructed and where the hearing is to take place
Entry Clearance Appeals £1200 - £2000 Counsel Fees will vary depending on who is instructed and where the hearing is to take place
Asylum £1200 - £2000 Counsel Fees will vary depending on who is instructed and where the hearing is to take place
EEA Family Members / Extended Family Members £1200 - £2000 Counsel Fees will vary depending on who is instructed and where the hearing is to take place
Reconsideration to FTT £450 Counsel Fees will vary depending on who is instructed and where the hearing is to take place
Reconsideration to UTT £500 Counsel Fees will vary depending on who is instructed and where the hearing is to take place

Please note: Any additional dependents / applications of the same family who wish to be added / included onto the application will incur extra cost of £250 per applicant. If a matter is refused a separate agreed fee will be incurred depending on the instruction of the client.
 

**Detentive Matters / Interviews
 
Bail Application + Hearing £1500 - £2000 EXCLUDES - Any visits as well as Following reqularisation or any further immigration applications
Legal Visit to Detention Centre £200 - £400 Cost can vary depending on location of visit, length of visit and priority
Interview Attendance £250 - £500 Cost can vary depending on location of visit, length of visit and priority

Please note: If a matter is refused a separate agreed fee will be incurred depending on the instruction of the client.
 

**Other Applications / General Matters
 
BRP (RC) - £350 plus VAT [£420] EXCLUDES Application to extend visa
Travel Document Application £400 plus VAT [£480] EXCLUDES Application to extend visa or regularise application
Sponsorship Declaration
- Note this matter only includes drafting and attesting the signature of one document
£100 plus VAT [£120] Excludes liaising with any authorities / commission.

Please note: If a matter is refused a separate agreed fee will be incurred depending on the instruction of the client.
 

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