Entry Clearance (Out-of-Country) Visa Applications

If instructed to represent you regarding your application for UK entry clearance, we will carry out all the work on your application until a decision is made by the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) on your visa entry clearance application. On average, these types of work take between 6-20 hours to complete depending on the complexity of the case. This will include the following:

• Assessing your eligibility for visa entry clearance under Immigration Rules, EEA Regulations, or citizenship laws by considering all your personal circumstances. This on average takes 1-2 hours.
• Advising you on the weaknesses and strengths of your visa entry clearance application which on average takes 1-2 hours.
• Advising you on the relevant documents to be submitted in support of your visa entry clearance application which on average takes 1-2 hours.
• Assessing your documents to ensure that the documentary evidence is as per requirements of the Home Office UKVI immigration Rules which on average takes 1-5 hours.
• Completing and submitting the online application form to apply for UK entry clearance by gathering all the relevant information from you which on average takes 1-5 hours.
• Helping you with paying the visa application fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for the application (where applicable);
  (In Spouse Visa Application cases) Where necessary, preparing detailed witness statement of the applicant and/or the sponsor explaining the background of their
  relationship and other relevant factors pertaining to the spouse visa entry clearance application. This on average takes 1-5 hours.
• (In Spouse Visa Application cases) Preparing a detailed cover letter to introduce and support your spouse visa entry clearance application which on average takes 1-2 hours.
• Uploading online all the relevant supporting documents and scheduling an appointment for submission of passport and enrolment of your biometrics which on average takes 1-5 hours.
• Liaising with the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) for a timely decision on your visa entry clearance application.

For in-country applications, these types of work take between 6-20 hours to complete depending on the complexity of the case. Our fixed fee will include:

1. Initial Consultation with you and advising you under Immigration Rules, EEA Regulations, or citizenship laws and whether you meet the criteria by considering all your personal circumstances. This on average takes 1-2 hours.
2. Advising you on the weaknesses and strengths of your application which on average takes 1-2 hours.
3. Advising you on the relevant documents to be submitted in support of your Visa application. which on average takes 1-2 hours.
4. Assessing your documents to ensure that the documentary evidence is as per requirements of the Home Office which on average takes 1-5 hours.
5. Completing and submitting the online application form to the Home office by gathering all the relevant information from you - which on average takes 1-5 hours.
6. Helping you with paying the visa application fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for the application (where applicable).
7. (In Spouse Visa Application cases) Where necessary, preparing detailed witness statement of the applicant and/or the sponsor explaining the background of their relationship and other relevant factors pertaining to the spouse visa renewal application. This on average takes 1-5 hours.
8. (In Spouse Visa Application cases) Preparing a detailed cover letter to introduce and support your spouse visa renewal application which on average takes 1-2 hours.
9. Uploading online all the relevant supporting documents and scheduling an appointment for submission of passport and enrolment of your biometrics which on average takes 1-5 hours.
10. Liaising with the relevant Immigration Department for a timely decision on your visa application. If the Home Office asks you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice, but the fees will not include attending the Interview with you.
11. Giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

As part of our professional legal services in relation to your application for naturalisation as a British Citizen, we will carry out the following immigration casework:

• We will assess your eligibility for naturalisation as a British Citizen under the Immigration Rules or eligibility to registration under the British Nationality Act 1981 by considering all the relevant information including your past immigration history which on average takes 1-2 hours.
• We will advise you on the chances of success in your application for naturalisation as a British Citizen or registration under the British Nationality Act and would draw your attention to any weaknesses in your application which on average takes 1-2 hours
• We will advise you on the list of documents to be submitted in support of your application for naturalisation as a British
• Citizen or registration under the British Nationality Act 1981 which on average takes 1-5 hours.
• We will assess all the supporting documents to ensure that the documents you provide duly satisfy the Home Office UKVI requirements for naturalisation as a British Citizen or registration under the British Nationality Act 1981 which on average takes 1-5 hours.
• We will complete application form online, submit the same online, help you pay the Home Office UKVI fee for naturalisation as a British Citizen or registration under the British Nationality Act 1981 and schedule your appointment with the UKVCAS appointment centre for enrolment of your biometrics which on average takes 3-5 hours
• If necessary, we will prepare a detailed cover letter in support of the application explaining in detail your eligibility for naturalisation as a British Citizen or registration under the British Nationality Act 1981 by referring to all the relevant information, documents, laws and requirements which on average takes 1-2 hours
• We will upload all the supporting documents online to be considered in support of the application including our cover letter prepared to support your application which on average takes 1-5 hours.
• We will carry out all the work on your application for naturalisation as a British Citizen or registration under the British Nationality Act 1981until a decision is received from the Home Office UKVI on your application.

The time taken to prepare an Immigration appeal varies considerably depending on the complexity of a case. The average time required is likely to be in the range of 20 - 40 hours of preparation time.

We can agree on a fixed fee for your appeal and our Solicitors hourly rate is £250+ VAT. If you reside outside of the European Union, no VAT is chargeable.

For the appeal hearing itself, it is our usual practice to instruct high-quality barristers to represent you at the hearing.

We work closely with the barrister and in most appeals will arrange a meeting with you and the barrister prior to the hearing (known as a “conference”). We will discuss with you the options and offer you a range of experience and price.