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Costs and Service Information
JMW’s specialist immigration team can assist with a wide range of applications and other services. Full details of our fixed fees for these services are set out below. To speak to a solicitor about an immigration matter, get in touch by calling us on 0345 872 6666, or fill in our online enquiry form and we will get back to you. If you’re looking to set up, take over or become actively involved in the running of a UK business, find out how we can help you here.
Prices
Please note that there will be two elements to the prices as set out below:
- Fees charged by JMW; and
- Fees payable to third parties.
Please ensure that you consider both parts of the price information.
* Value Added Tax (‘VAT’) – please note that VAT will only be payable if the person making the application or appeal has leave to remain in the UK. Otherwise, you will just pay the price quoted in the ‘Legal fee’ column to cover the firm’s fees.
FEES CHARGED BY JMW
Please note that where we state that we are charging on the basis of hourly rates, our hourly rates are set out for each member of our immigration team under the heading ‘Qualification and experience of our team’ below.
Fees charged for consultations
| Consultation duration | Legal fee | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes (in person or by telephone) | £0 | £0 | £0 | |||
| 1 hour (in person or by telephone) Partner | £375-£500 | £75-£100 | £450-£600 | Average fee based on hourly rates | ||
| 1 hour (in person or by telephone) Associate | £350-400 | £70-£80 | £420-£480 | Average fee based on hourly rates |
Fees charged for applications
Entry Clearance (outside the UK)
| Application type | Legal fee | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor | £750-£3000 | £150-£600 | £900-£3600 | Fixed fee range dependant on: work to be undertaken (application preparation or invitation letter), complexity, previous immigration history, urgency of the matter, dependants & establishing reason for visit - e.g. conducting business activity | |
| (Salaried) Partner - Entry Clearance - Category A | £2000-£3500 | £400-£700 | £2400-£4200 | Fixed fee range dependent on financial requirements and complexity of matter e.g. Where an individual is relying on salaried employment, careful review of specified evidence is required e.g. review of applicant’s payslips and bank statements to ensure Home Office requirements are met. If in receipt of varied (non-salaried) income and the applicant is receiving a varied amount of income per month due to commission or overtime, we would need to ensure they still meet the financial requirement set by the Home Office. | |
| (Self-Employed) Partner - Entry Clearance - Category F & G | £2500-£3500 | £500-£700 | £3000-£4200 | Fixed fee range dependent on how the applicant may meet the financial requirements e.g. Where an individual is relying on self-employed income, the specified evidence to support the application is more complex and more documentation is needed to evidence how they meet the requirement. Where more complex, a fee at the higher end of the range is likely. | |
| Partner - Entry Clearance - More complex matters | £3000-£4000 | £600-£800 | £3600-£4800 | Fixed fee range dependent on; complexity of case and volume of supporting evidence provided, which financial requirement category the applicant is seeking to fall under, basis of the applicant's relationship with the individual that is present and settled in the UK and whether there are dependants involved. | |
| Other Family Applications | £2000-£3500 | £400-£700 | £2400-£4200 | Fixed fee range dependent on circumstances and complexity of the case. E.g. Ancestry cases can be more complex. | |
| Adult Dependent Relative | £3500-£4500 | £700-£900 | £4200-£5400 | Fixed fee range dependent on circumstances and complexity of the case. |
Home Office Applications (inside the UK)
| Application type | Legal fee | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse/unmarried partner (Further Leave to Remain) | £2000-£3500 | £400-£700 | £2400-£4200 | Fixed fee range dependent on complexity of case. | |
| Indefinite leave to Remain | £2000-£3500 | £400-£700 | £2400-£4200 | Fixed fee range dependent on complexity of case including: immigration history (whether the client has exceeded the total days of absences allowed during five-year residency) what route the client is applying under; complexity and volume of evidence provided in support of the application. |
British Citizenship
| Application type | Legal fee | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Citizenship - S 6 (1) | £1250-£2500 | £250-£500 | £1500-£3000 | Fixed fee range depending on complexity | |
| British Citizenship - S 6 (2) | £1250-£2500 | £250-£500 | £1500-£3000 | Fixed fee range depending on complexity | |
| Child registration in the UK | £1250-£2500 | £250-£500 | £1500-£3000 | Fixed fee range depending on complexity | |
| Passport application | £650-£1250 | £130-£1500 | £780 | Fixed fee range depending on complexity | |
| British Citizenship – Complex Applications e.g. Surrogacy or Tracing Rights to Citizenship | £2000-£3500 | £400-£700 | £2400-£4200 | Fixed fee range will be judged on a case-by case basis, dependent on the complexity of the case; consideration as to what section of the legislation the client may need to submit his/her application to naturalise. Surrogacy – review of where the child was born if outside the UK, and consideration of who the ‘biological parent’ is – if they are a British citizen. | |
| British Citizenship - Crown Service | £2000-£3500 | £400-£700 | £2400-£4200 | Fixed fee range will depend on complexity and volume of evidence provided in support of the client’s application along with consideration of length of service in the crown service. |
European Union (EU)
| Application type | Legal fee | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEA Settled Status application | £750-£1800 | £150-£360 | £900-£2160 | Fixed fee range depending on complexity | |
| Out of time EEA Pre-settled Status | £1500-£3500 | £300-£700 | £1800-£4200 | Fixed fee range depending on complexity |
Skilled Worker Visas
| Application type | Legal fee | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Visa (Initial applications) | £1500-£2500 | £300-£500 | £1800-£3000 | Fixed fee range dependent on the complexity of the matter. | |
| Skilled Worker FLR | £1500-£2000 | £300-£400 | £1800-£2400 | Fixed fee range dependent on the complexity of the matter. |
Global Business Mobility
| Application type | Legal fee | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior or Specialist Worker Visa Application | £1500-£2500 | £300-£500 | £1800-£3000 | Fixed fee range dependent on the complexity of the matter. Estimate includes liaising with client’s sponsor, assigning Certificate of Sponsorship, reviewing supporting evidence. | |
| Visa Application (Service Supplier, Secondment Worker, Graduate Trainee) | £1500-£2500 | £250-£500 | £1500-£3000 | Fixed fee range dependent on the complexity. |
PBS Dependants
| Application type | Legal fee | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBS Dependants - Spouse (applying at the same time as main applicant) | £750-£900 | £150-£180 | £900-£1080 | Fixed fee range dependent on complexity of matter. |
Global Talent Visa
| Application type | Legal fee | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 Endorsement Application | £3000-£5000 | £600-£1000 | £3600-£6000 | Fixed fee range depends on complexity of case - establishing what category the applicant may qualify under, along with the complexity of business plan. This will include the following services: Detailed analysis of client’s circumstances to determine the most suitable category they would qualify under for the Global Talent Visa. Advice on the documents required to meet the endorsement criteria. Preparation of application ensuring the most relevant 10 supporting documents are provided. Template supporting letters. Detailed representations. Liaising with Endorsement bodies on your behalf. |
Students/Graduates
| Application type | Legal fee | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student | £850-£1500 | £170-£300 | £1020-£1800 | Fixed fee range dependent on complexity | |
| Graduate | £850-£1500 | £170-£300 | £1020-£1800 | Fixed fee range dependent on complexity |
Other Work Applications
| Application type | Legal fee | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Potential Individual Visa Application | £1250-£2500 | £250-£500 | £1500-£3000 | Fixed fee range dependent on complexity | |
| Scale-up Visa Application | £1500-£2500 | £300-£500 | £1800-£3000 | Fixed fee range dependent on complexity |
Innovator & Start-Up Visas
| Application type | Legal fee | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Service Application (Innovator or Start-up) | Option A: £7500 (Would include Half Day consultation; templated Business plan; Interview preparation and pitch plus visa application) | £1500 | £9000 | PAYABLE IN THREE STAGES: This includes disbursements that would be payable for a Business Plan and to engage with Home Office endorsing bodies - please see below) | |
| Option B: £10,000 (Would include Half Day consultation; full business plan; Interview preparation and pitch plus visa application) | £2000 | £12,000 | |||
| Option C: £15,000 (Would include Full Day consultation; Full business Plan; Interview preparation and pitch and visa application) | £3000 | £18,000 | |||
| Visa application where endorsement already held | £1500-£3500 | £300-£700 | £1800-£4200 | Fixed fee range dependent on complexity |
Fees charged for Document Checking Service
Upper Limit to be quoted according to complexity of case and number of documents to be reviewed.
Document Checking Service
| Application type | Legal fee | VAT | Total | Basis of charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partner | £500-£1250 | £100 | £600 | Fixed Fee range dependent on what application is being submitted and the amount of documents that would be required to review. |
Fees charged for appeals
| Appeal Stage | Legal Fee (Fee range) | VAT (charged at 20%) | Total | Basis of charging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appeals (Fresh instructions) | £3000-£7500 | £600-£1500 | £3600-£9000 | Fixed fee range dependent on what counsel will be instructed and complexity of case as casework involved in support of application will vary. |
| Administrative review | £1250-£2000 | £250-£400 | £1500-£2400 | Fixed fee range dependent on what counsel will be instructed and complexity of case as casework involved in support of application will vary. |
Additional Fees charged by JMW
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Electronic ID Check - Business | £50 plus VAT |
FEES PAYABLE TO THIRD PARTIES (‘DISBURSEMENTS’)
Disbursements for applications:
Application fee payable to the Home Office
The application fee payable to the Home Office which will vary depending on the type of application being submitted. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-1-july-2024 for further details about these fees and to determine the fee that may be applicable to your application. If you have any trouble locating an applicable fee, please contact us and we will help you to find it. We will of course also confirm any application fee payable once we have details of your matter.
Disbursements for appeals:
Tribunal fees – first tier
Please visit https://www.gov.uk/court-fees-what-they-are for details on these fees.
Court of Appeal fees
Please visit Civil Appeals Office fees (from 1 May 2024) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for details on these fees.
Work included and key stages
The precise work and stages involved in an immigration application will vary according to the circumstances. However, we have set out the key stages involved in a typical application:
- Discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other applications 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 meet the criteria, whether this can be overcome and how.
- Considering the supporting evidence you have provided.
- Where necessary, helping you to 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.
- If the Home Office asks you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice and discuss the possibility of us attending with you.
- Giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.
Services excluded
Our service (for the fees provided) will not include any of the following:
- Where the Home Office refuses your application, advice, and assistance in relation to any appeal.
Approximate/ average timescales
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Each Home Office visa application has its processing times however these are subject to Home Office delays, we will endeavour to keep you informed as to the status of your visa application.
We will normally aim to submit an application within 2 weeks of you instructing us. Provided that you have been able to provide all of the documentation that we have requested.
Factors that could increase costs
In some circumstances, there may be increased fees to pay to account for additional time, work or skill required to meet your instructions. Examples include:
- The length of time that an interpreter needs to spend on your case if it is complex.
- If independent expert reports are needed to support your case e.g. medical reports.
- If there is an interview with the Home Office and we attend with you, there will be additional charges to cover our travel expenses.
