Fees
We aim to provide a clear and transparent service to our clients and so will always provide an indication of costs in all immigration matters. Our fee is usually charged on the basis of time spent (hourly basis).
Our fee includes advising you on the requirements of the rules (in person or via email), advising you on the documents required, preparing and submitting an application on your behalf, advising on timelines and likely outcome of the application, liaising with the Home Office on your behalf and providing post-decision advice.
Please note that all prices listed on this page are for standard services and may be subject to increase where an individual case requires non-standard services. If you would like a quotation for your individual case, please let us know.
Immigration Law
All immigration work at Connaught Law is under the overall supervision of Sobia Shawl. The immigration team is led by our Head of Immigration, Ayesha. If you need help with an immigration matter, you are invited to attend a free initial consultation to assess and merit-test your personal immigration status and Human Rights provisions. We will advise you on the best way forward.Price Transparency
Most immigration matters are charged on a fixed fee basis. The exact fee we charge will vary depending on the complexity of your matter, however, we will always agree with you before accepting instructions from you how much the fixed fee will be. Below, we have provided an indication of the range of charges that are likely to apply for a range of different immigration matters:
| Immigration Work Type | Average Fee Scale (excluding VAT) | |
| From | To | |
| (Tier 1 Entrepreneur) (Tier 1 Investor) (initial application/ extension/indefinite leave) | £7,500 | £10,000 |
| Global Business Mobility | £5,000 | £6,500 |
| Innovator Founder Visa | £7,500 | £10,000 |
| Sponsor license | £3,000 | £5,000 |
| Skilled Worker Visa (initial application/extension/indefinite leave to remain) | £1,500 | £2,500 |
| Student Visa (Child Student Visa) | £750 | £1,500 |
| Parent of a Child Student | £2,500 | £3,500 |
| PBS Dependant’s visa | £750 | £1,000 |
| Family based application under Appendix FM (initial application /extension/indefinite leave to remain) | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Application for indefinite leave to remain under the 10-year rule | £1,500 | £2,500 |
| Applications for an EEA residence card for a partner or child of an EEA national | £1,000 | £1,500 |
| Applications for permanent right of residence document | £1,000 | £1,500 |
| EEA application based on a retained right of residence | £1,500 | £2,000 |
| Visit visa applications | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Application for British citizenship | £750 | £1,500 |
Please note, the cost for Tier 2 licensing enquiries, appeals, judicial reviews, human rights and asylum applications vary significantly, and quotes will be provided on an hourly or fixed fee basis once we have established the facts.
Hourly Charges
Where our fees are calculated on an hourly basis, the following hourly charge rates will apply:
| Fee Earner Level | Hourly Rate (excluding VAT) |
| Grade A – Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years’ experience | £317 |
| Grade B – Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years’ experience | £242 |
| Grade C – Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience | £196 |
| Grade D – Trainee solicitors, paralegals and other fee earners | £126 |
When charging on an hourly basis, we will always provide you with an estimate of our likely charges once we have a better understanding of what is involved and always before we start working on your matter.
What Services are Included?
The indicative fixed fee ranges set out above include all the following work:
- Discussing your circumstances with you in detail and confirming what is the most appropriate course of action for you 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;
- Considering the supporting evidence you have provided;
- Where necessary, helping you obtain any further evidence in support of your matter, including taking statements of any witnesses if needed;
- Preparing any documents, including Home Office applications, and submitting the same on your behalf;
- Where relevant, attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home Office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice and, if required, attend with you.
- Giving you advice about the outcome of your matter and any further steps you need to take.
What Services are not Included?
The indicative fixed fee ranges quoted above do not include any advice and assistance in relation to any further appeal where the Home Office refuses your application.
Disbursements
The indicative fixed fee ranges quoted above relate solely to the fees of Connaughts and do not include any disbursements.
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees, counsel fee, home office fees, immigration health surcharge, any experts’ fees, interpreter’s fees or translation charges. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
The application fee payable to the Home Office could be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/2020
Counsel’s fees are estimated to be between £1,000 to £2,500 per day (depending on the experience of the advocate) for attending a Tribunal or Court Hearing (including preparation).
Interpreters’ costs can vary significantly with some clients only needing a couple of hours with an interpreter whilst others may need 10 or 15 hours. Where the help of an interpreter is needed, you might be able to bring a friend or another community figure to help, if not we can help you find a suitable interpreter.
Disbursements, other than the Court fees and Home Office fees, will usually attract VAT which is charged at 20%.
How long will my application take?
It is difficult to estimate the time to get a final decision from the Home Office/Court or Tribunal which depends on various factors involved in the application and the time it would take for the Home Office/Court/Tribunal to consider the applications/appeal. It is likely that in most straight forward cases it would take 3-6 months for the Home Office to provide a decision.
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 your application within 2 weeks of you instructing us provided you give us all relevant information and documentation without delay, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.
Please note the indicative fixed fee ranges shown above are an estimate. 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.