Immigration – Asylum
We also undertake Asylum applications, Human Rights applications, Extradition and Sanctions work. We are also instructed in highly specialized applications which often fall outside of the Immigration Rules, and we are not able to provide those costs in a guide such as this.
Estimates and Quotations
Depending on the type of application and the client’s circumstances we may offer a fixed fee or an hourly-rated quotation for our costs. The information below relates to both these circumstances.
We do offer fixed fees for the majority of the work that we provide, and these are indicated as such in this guide. A fixed fee is an agreed fee, which will not be varied up or down, and is not dependent on the application being successful. As set out above, any disbursements or expenses (costs that we incur on your behalf or for the purposes of carrying out our work) are payable in addition to our fees. In the event of your instructions being withdrawn prior to the submission of the application, the fixed fee, together with any disbursements and expenses, will remain payable in full.
We also work on hourly rates. Depending on the work you instruct us to do we may charge by the hour. The rate that we charge, or bill, per hour is dependent on the seniority and expertise of the person undertaking the work. It may be cost effective to have a range of people on differing rates working on your matter, having more junior people doing the basic, routine work and a more qualified person making the strategic decisions and overseeing the work of the juniors. Below is a guide to the hourly rates we charge for people of differing seniority and expertise.
Price List – Hourly
| Person | Hourly rate (including VAT) |
| Sushil Gaikwad | £285.00 |
| Radhika Bansal | £185.00 |
| Paralegals | £100 – £120 |
At the start of each instruction, we will provide an estimate of how many hours we expect to spend working on your matter and we will give you an estimation of the cost. It is always difficult to accurately gauge the costs of a case where we charge by the hour as this can vary depending on new information, underlining issues, complexity of the matter etc. In these cases, we will try to provide you with estimates for each stage. Where we provide an indicative fee range or estimate, it operates as a guide and not a cap. Estimates will be based on a number of assumptions and if we encounter unforeseen work or complexity this may cause our fees to increase above any fee range or estimate provided. You must not consider them to be maximum or fixed-fee quotations.
We will give you the best information we can about the likely overall cost of the matter at the outset and at other appropriate times. We will always inform you of who will be working on your case and their hourly rate. Please note, we record and charge for our time in 6-minute increments.
Disbursements
Factors which could increase the overall cost of your case.
This applies where a fixed fee is quoted or where the amount charged is based on the hourly rates of the people doing the work for a standard application. Some examples are:
| Disbursement/Service | Amount |
|
Unexpected circumstances in your immigration history, personal circumstances, or financial status which we were not aware of at the outset Delays in obtaining information requested Information provided being inaccurate, out of date, inadequate or requiring translation Or where there are short deadlines. |
TBC |
More complex applications may attract higher fees, and we will always advise you on this.
Key Stages and Timescales
| Key Stage | Typical Timeline (Weeks) |
| TBC | TBC |
We have set out this guide as simply as possible, explaining the applications with as little legal jargon as possible, but still retaining the descriptions of the applications used by the Home Office for ease of reference. Please note that you must always seek legal advice to determine whether or not you are eligible to make an application in any of the categories set out below.
| Type of Case | Fee (including VAT) |
| Initial Consultation | £50.00 for 30 minutes |
| Investor Applications | |
| Tier 1 (Investor) – Entry Clearance | £10,000 – £15,000 |
| Tier 1 (Investor) – In-Country Switch | £5,000 – £10,000 |
| Tier 1 (Investor) – Extension | £2,500 – £3,000 |
| Tier 1 (Investor) – Indefinite Leave to Remain | £3,500 – £5,500 |
| Innovator Applications | |
| Entry Clearance | £6,500 – £7,500 |
| Start-up | £3,000 – £5,000 |
| Entrepreneur Applications | |
| Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) – In-Country Switch | £2,000 – £4,000 |
| Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) – Extension | £2,000 – £4,000 |
| Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) – Indefinite Leave to Remain | £2,000 – £4,000 |
| Entrepreneur applications for Graduates | |
| Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) | £2,000 |
| Students – over 16 years old | |
| Tier 4 (General) Student | £500 – £1,500 |
| Students – aged between 4 – 17 years old | |
| Tier 4 (Child) Student – Entry Clearance | £1,200 – £2,000 |
| Tier 4 (Child) Student – In-Country Switch | £1,200 – £2,000 |
| Tier 4 (Child) Student – Extension | £1,200 – £2,000 |
| Parent of a Child at School | £1,200 – £2,000 |
| Individuals from Participating Countries | |
| Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) Entry Clearance | £1,000 – £1,800 |
| Family members of applicants under the Points-Based-System | |
| PBS Dependent Entry Clearance | |
| First dependent | £500 |
| Each additional dependent | £100 |
| PBS Dependant In-Country Switch | £100 |
| PBS Dependant Extension | £100 |
| PBS Dependant Indefinite Leave to Remain | £700+ – dependent on complexity |
| Adult who is cared for by a relative in the UK | |
| Adult Dependant Relative – Discretionary | £4,000 |
| Replace your visa with a BRP – Indefinite Leave | |
| No Time Limit Application | £300 – £500 |
| Replace your visa with a BRP – Limited Leave | |
| Transfer of Conditions | £300 – £500 |
| BRP is lost or stolen | |
| BRP Replacement | £300 – £500 |
| Visiting the UK | |
| Visit Visa | £650 – £1,000 |
| Visit Visa Complex | £1,000 – £2,000 |
| Residing in UK as EEA national or family member of EEA national | |
| EU Pre Settled Status | £500 – £800 |
| EU Settled Status | £1,000 – £1,500 |
| EU Complex Cases | £3,000 – £4,000 |
| EEA Family Permit |
£1,500 – £2,500 £3,000-£4,000 (complex) |
| EEA Registration Certificate |
£1,500- £2,000 £3,000-£4,000 (complex) |
| EEA Residence Card |
£1,500 – £2,500 £3,000-£4,000 (complex) |
| EEA Permanent Residence (PR) |
£1,500 – £2,500 £3,000-£4,000 (complex) |
| EEA PR + Nationality + Passport | £3,000 |
| Becoming a British Citizen | |
| Naturalise as British Citizen 6(1) | £400 – £800 |
| Naturalise as British Citizen 6(2) | £400 – £800 |
| Nationality plus passport | £500- £900 |
| Discretionary Nationality | Hourly-rated |
| Register a Child as a British Citizen | £1,200- £2,000 |
| Family members of British Citizens | |
| Entry Clearance | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| In Country Switch | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| Extension | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain (settlement) | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| First British Passport Application | £500 |
| Discretionary Passport | Hourly rated |
| Working in the UK | |
| Tier 2 (General) | |
| Tier 2 (General) Entry Clearance | £2,000 – £3,500 |
| Tier 2 (General) Leave to Remain | £1,500 – £2,500 |
| Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) Migrant | |
| Tier 2 (ICT) Entry Clearance | £2,000 – £3,000 |
| Tier 2 (ICT) Leave to Remain | £1,500 – £2,500 |
| Tier 2 Indefinite Leave to Remain | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| Tier 5 (GAE) | £1,000 – £1,800 |
| Sole Representative | £3,000 |
| Response to Illegal worker notice | Hourly-rated |
| Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) | £3,000 |
Our Professionals
Sushil Gaikwad
Solicitor – B.Sc., L.L.B.
| Areas of Law Practiced | Time Spent | Experience |
| General Practice | 100 | TBC |