Fixed Fee Schedule

Law and Justice Solicitors charges fixed fees for the immigration and asylum work listed below. All fees include VAT at 20%. However, disbursements are not included in these fees and we list them separately below.

Level 2 Applications

Application Type Costs (inc. VAT)
Visit Visa
Naturalisation / Citizenship
Costs £400 to £600

Level 3 Applications

Application Type Costs (inc. VAT)
Family reunion
Spouse, partner, civil or unmarried partners of non-EU nationals
Parent route applications
Dependent child visas
Student visas
Long residence in the UK
Costs £800 to £1,000

Level 4 Applications

Application Type Costs (inc. VAT)
Adult dependent relatives
Points-based system applications
Immigration bail
Costs £1,000 to £2,500

Level 5 Applications

Application Type Costs (inc. VAT)
Asylum claims
Human rights applications
Costs £600 to £2,500

Level 6 Applications

Application Type Costs (inc. VAT)
All other applications, including deportation
Judicial review (excluding counsel’s fees)
Costs £1,000 to £1,500

Appeals

Service Costs (inc. VAT)
Completing and submitting an appeal form £600
Completing and submitting an application for administrative review £800 to £1,500
All appeals: preparation of case (excluding advocacy) £1,400 to £2,000

Advocacy: Fee Per Hearing (including travel time and expenses)

Hearing Costs (inc. VAT)
Case management review / directions hearings in Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham £500 to £1,000

We can arrange hearings at other venues on request. You may also instruct counsel on request; counsel’s fees are agreed individually for each case.

Applications for more than one person are charged at an additional 50% of the applicable fee for each additional applicant.

Disbursements

Disbursements are third-party costs charged in addition to our professional fees. We pay these costs directly to external parties on your behalf. These costs may include:

  • •Home Office and visa application fees. Current fees are published at gov.uk
  • •Court and tribunal fees. Current fees are published at gov.uk
  • •Postage
  • •Interpreter costs (average £20 to £30 per hour)
  • •Translation services
  • •Medical report fees
  • •Independent expert report fees (not required in all cases; we will advise you if one is necessary)
  • •Mileage and travel expenses

This list is not exhaustive. Furthermore, Home Office application fees go directly to the Home Office and fall outside our professional fees.

VAT: All professional fees on this page include VAT at 20%. Home Office fees and most disbursements are exempt from VAT or zero-rated. We will confirm the VAT treatment of any disbursement before it is incurred.

What Our Fixed Fee Includes

  • •Reviewing your documents
  • •Meeting with you and taking your instructions
  • •Advising you on your application
  • •Preparing and submitting the application
  • •Advising you of the outcome and any next steps

What the Work Involves

  • •Identifying the correct application type for your circumstances and any alternatives available
  • •Advising you on the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the relevant requirements
  • •Reviewing the documents you provide in support of your application
  • •Obtaining further evidence where needed, including witness statements
  • •Preparing and submitting your application
  • •Advising you of the outcome and any next steps

Who Will Carry Out Your Work

The solicitor responsible for your matter is:

Name Qualifications and Accreditations
Samera Mohammed LL.B (Hons), LL.M. Solicitor authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 626650). Law Society Level 2 accreditation in Immigration and Asylum Law with Supervisor status. The firm holds Lexcel accreditation.

How Long Will My Application Take?

The Home Office sets all processing times. Current waiting times are published at: www.gov.uk/guidance/visa-decision-waiting-times-applications-outside-the-uk

We will normally submit your application within two weeks of receiving instructions. If we expect a delay, we will tell you.

Please note: The fees above are estimates. Therefore, the final cost will depend on the complexity of your case. Once we have reviewed your file, we will provide a full written costs estimate. Please note that this page does not constitute legal advice. Law and Justice Solicitors is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 626650). Company No. 09796299. VAT Reg No: 336 0941 08.