Immigration Services Pricing Information

Application for leave to remain & other immigration services

Our immigration team provide services in relation to all aspects of immigration law. For further details please visit this page.

Please note that within the information provided below where time estimates are given (marked *), 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

Hourly rate: £ 190

On average, this type of work takes between 7-8 hours to complete. This means that on average costs are between £1600 and £1800. All figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated.

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 and key stages of the matter’

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 1 hour to discuss;
  • considering the supporting evidence you have provided, which we anticipate will take 1-2 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 4 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 4 hours of work.
  • giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

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 on average at £50 per hour. This kind of application will normally require between 2-4 hours with an interpreter, depending on the complexity of your case.
  • 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.
  • Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

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 here.

We will normally be able to submit this type of application within 2-8 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this. The time period depends upon the time it takes for the required documentation to be obtained.

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.

Where required, VAT is currently charged at 20%

Our Immigration Team

Our team has many years of collective experience in delivering high quality work in all matters relating to immigration. The team has particular expertise in high value estates and inheritance tax matters.

We have four members of the team who may work on your matter. Regardless of who works on your matter, they will be supervised by Jonathan Leach, Director and Head of our Dispute Resolution Department.

Stuart Maher Watson Ramsbottom Solicitors
Operations Director and Solicitor
WR Solicitor & Director Jonathan Leach
Solicitor & Director
Solicitor & Director
Consultant Solicitor
Consultant Solicitor
Solicitor Danielle Wane
Senior Associate Solicitor
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Solicitor-Advocate - Associate Solicitor
Emma Walker Watson Ramsbottom Solicitors
Associate Solicitor
Associate Solicitor
Solicitor
Solicitor
Peter Roberts Watson Ramsbottom Solicitors
Senior Probate Executive
Private Client Practitioner
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Litigation Executive
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor
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