| Category | Applicable Fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation (45 minutes) | £180.00 | ||
| File Opening/Transfer from previous Solicitors (pre-commencement of matter) | £300.00 | ||
IMMIGRATION FEES: (Fixed Fees)
(Does not include HO/IHS/Biometric/Counsel/Court/Advocacy/Disbursement Fees)
| Category | Applicable Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting letters only (invitation, HO covering letters etc.) | £375.00 | |
| Completion of application forms only | £500.00 | |
| Human Rights Applications | £1,800 Per Applicant | |
| Discretionary Applications | £1,800 Per Applicant | |
| British Citizenship Applications | £1,800 Per Applicant | |
| Marriage applications | £1,800 Per Applicant | |
| EEA/Dependents applications | £1,800 Per Applicant | |
| EU Scheme Applications | £750 per Applicant | |
| Student Applications | £1,800 Per Applicant | |
| Points Based Applications | £1,800 Per Applicant | |
Settlement Applications | £2,000 Per Applicant | |
| Asylum Applications | £2,000 per Applicant | |
| Immigration Bail Applications | £1,800 (includes advocacy) | |
| Entry Clearance Applications (visitor) | £1,800.00 Per Applicant | |
Entry Clearance Applications (spouse/partner) | £2000.00 Per Applicant | |
| Immigration Appeals | £2,500 Per Applicant | |
| Judicial Review | £3,500.00 Per Applicant | |
| TOC/NTL Applications | £750 per Applicant | |
| Administrative Review | £750 per Applicant | |
| BRP replacement Application | £750 per Applicant |
What is included and the work involved
Fees indicated relate to all immigration matters listed above except appeals and judicial review. It includes taking full instructions, advising you on the most appropriate application to make, collating and compiling all supporting documentation, giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria. We will also consider all supporting evidence provided, assist you in collating other supporting documents as appropriate. We will then complete application forms, carry out researching and referencing case law and drafting grounds/representation as appropriate.
Furthermore, we will advise you about the outcome of the application and explain the conditions of your grant of status where your application is successful. Where your application is refused, we will advise you of any further steps you need to take.
For appeals and judicial review hearings, it includes all services indicated above plus preparing and drafting witness statements, brief to counsel, collating bundles and dealing with the Home Office, Courts, Barristers, third parties and other stake holders as appropriate.
What is not included
The fees indicated do not include Home Office application fees UK visa fees – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk),immigration health surcharge, biometrics fees, Counsel fees, court fees, advocacy fees and disbursement. Where it is determined that your application is complex and more work has to be done, we may apply additional charges but will discuss and agree this with you beforehand.
Disbursement
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees or international postage/photocopying costs, interpreter’s fees, translations, travel costs. We pay the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
Responsibility for your work
Your matter will be primarily dealt with by Ms Victoria Ibe-Bayley who is the Principal of the firm. She has over 10 years post qualification experience in Immigration law and Family law. With broad expertise and a very high success rate, we are committed to delivering a comprehensive and competent service to all immigration clients. Where your matter is being dealt with by an Associate, he/she will be supervised by the Principal. Trainee Solicitors or Paralegals will be supervised by an Associate or the Principal.
Application Processing Times
We make and submit your application within a week once we receive full instructions and all supporting documents. We cannot guarantee the length of time it may take for the Home Office/Immigration Authorities to reach a decision about your application. For Home Office timelines please click on their link below Visa processing times: applications inside the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for outside the country click on the following link Visa processing times: applications outside the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
VAT Information
Not chargeable as not registered for VAT. However, VAT may be payable to third parties.
FAMILY:
(Does not include Court/Counsel/Advocacy/Disbursement Fees)
| Category | Applicable Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | £1,000.00 – Petitioner £800.00 – Respondent | |
| Injunctions – Non Mol/Occupational Orders | From filing application to first hearing only – £1,800.00 Ongoing Matters – Hourly Rate | |
| Section 8 Orders | One off matters – £1,800.00 Ongoing Matters – Hourly Rate | |
| Children Matters | From filing application to first hearing only – £1,800.00 Ongoing Matters – Hourly Rate | |
| Financial Remedy | Hourly Rates Apply | |
HOURLY RATES: (Standard)
For all matters except instructions from businesses and commercial matters
| Category | Applicable Fee |
|---|---|
| Victoria Ibe | £250.00 |
| Assistant/Associate Solicitors | £185.00 |
| Caseworker/Trainee Solicitor | £125/£150.00 |
Unsociable Hours – (time & half of standard hours)
| Category | Applicable Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Ibe | £Time and half per hour | |
| Assistant/Associate Solicitors | £Time and half per hour | |
| Caseworker/Trainee Solicitor | £Time and half per hour | |
Miscellaneous
| Category | Applicable Fee |
|---|---|
| Certification/Swearing of Documents | £10.00 |
| Witnessing documents | £30.00 |
| Statutory declarations | £120.00 |
| Affidavits | £120.00 |
| Change of name Deed | £120.00 |
| Power of Attorney | £120.00 |
| Drafting standard/one off letters | £375.00 |
| Calls/Emails (10 mins calls/ 500 words) | 10% of fee earners hourly rate |
| Review/Amendment of documents (4 pages max) | £250.00 |
| Advocacy/Administrative Courts (excludes travel/disbursement) | £250.00 per hour |
Disbursement – (excludes matters billed on hourly rate)
Payable by client and includes Home Office/Court/Counsel/Advocacy fees/Travel costs/Postage/ Printing/Collation.
| Category | Applicable Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Postage – Judicial Review and Appeals (fixed fee) | £50.00 | |
| Postage – Other Matters (fixed fee) | £30.00 | |
| Banking charges | At quoted cost | |
| Retrieval from archive | £100.00 | |
| Hourly rate matters | Stage by stage basis/ upon receipt of invoice |
Fee Earner/Position: Victoria Ibe, Principal/Sole Practitioner
Qualification: BA – English, LLB – Law
Experience: Post Qualification: Over 10 years