Immigration

Immigration Pricing

We at Tower Bridge Legal work on a transparent fee structure for Immigration Applications. The prices listed below are for guidance only. The final fees agreed with you will be based on several factors such as: –

• the experience of the solicitor
• The amount of supporting documents we need to consider
• the complexity of your specific case
• Which language you speak
• Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, then this will assist in saving costs.

Our Fees

VAT

Prices quoted above are exclusive of VAT (Value Added Tax). However, charging VAT in relation to immigration matters may depend on where you live on what immigration permission you have. We will confirm whether VAT is payable when you instruct us.

What services are included

The work will involve:

• Taking your instructions, advising you, considering your circumstances in detail, advising whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;
• Advising you about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria set out in those Rules.
• if you do not fulfil certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how;
• considering the supporting evidence you provide; advising on what further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements) you need to obtain, taking statements of any witnesses;
• preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf
• Attendance at a Home Office interview, if required by you
• advice you of the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

In case of Appeal proceedings

• discussing the refusal letter in detail and confirming whether there are merits in appealing the decision
• giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether Home Office have made a decision based on such rules.
• considering the supporting evidence you have provided
• Preparing Grounds of Appeal to be lodged at the Courts
• Preparation of the Court Bundle
• where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and DNA reports, of required), including taking statements of any witnesses;
• Attendance at a Hearing or instructing a Barrister to represent you at the hearing.

Disbursements

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure that these are paid to the third parties on time.

• Interpreters fees at an average of £30-£40 per hour.
• Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not always required however we will let you know if we consider an expert report is necessary.
• Travelling costs e.g. to an interview/hearing in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

The costs quoted here do not include:

• Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.
• Any Court fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Court directly as part of the application process
• Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal
• Any external Counsel of your choice, in case of appeal hearings, whose costs normally will be in region of £750.00 – £2,000.00 based on the experience and availability of the Counsel involved.

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application.

We will normally be able to submit your application within 1-4 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.