Fees - Harrison Morgan Solicitors

OUR FESS FOR IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY MATTERS

Information of about our fees

To ensure our clients and potential client make right decision about using our services, we have set out fee information below. Our charges vary depending on the complexity of each case. We are committed to being transparent and open about the cost of our services to clients

We provide the majority of our services on an agreed fixed fee. Our agreed fixed fee includes VAT but excludes disbursement. Disbursement is expenses we incurred in carrying out your work and are payable to third party.

In the event that you withdraw your application before submission, the agreed fixed fee and any disbursement incurred remain payable in full by you.

Hourly rate

We may agree an hourly rate with you. In which case we will give an estimate of the overall costs at the outset and keep you informed as we progress your matter.

On average, straightforward application such as application for leave to remain it takes about 8-10 hours to complete. This means on average it cost is £1999 to £2500.00. All figures include VAT unless specifically stated.

The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case such as:

. The amount of supporting documents or witness that we need to consider,

. Which language(s) you speak

. Whether you are applying with other dependants.

. Whether it is fast tracked/ premium application.

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Our professional fees are inclusive of VAT, however, VAT are charged at 20% and may be charged on disbursement cost. In some circumstances VAT may not be chargeable and we will advice of this if applicable. For example, if you are individual residing outside of the UK or the EU, you may not have to pay VAT. Also, if you have not been granted a right or permission to live in the UK.

Our hourly rate

Our hourly rate is: £300.00

Our Agreed Fixed Fees

An agreed fixed fee is fee agreed between you and us at the outset, which would not be varied upward or downward. However, please be assured that the agreed fixed fee is not a random or arbitrary figure. It is based on a logical calculation. The agreed fee is determined on the basis of our hourly rate and the estimated time we will spend on your matter. If we have to spend more time than we estimated, the agreed fixed will not change, provided that you have disclosed all of the relevant circumstances of your matter to us before we agreed to an agreed fixed fee.

Please see below our agreed fixed fee scale:

1. Consultation (30 Minutes): £100.00

Partner/Spouse/Fiancee / Civil Partner

2. Entry Clearance Application from outside the UK- (Sponsor self employed/qualifying Benefits): £2500.00

3. Entry Clearance Application from Outside the UK ( Sponsor Employed / Sufficient Savings): £2000.00

4. Switching Leave to Remain in the UK (Sponsor or Applicant Self employed/ Qualifying Benefit) : £2000.00

5. Switching Leave to Remain in the UK (Sponsor or Applicant Employed/Self sufficient Savings) £1800.00

6. Extension Application in the UK (Sponsor or Applicant Employed/ Sufficient Savings): £1800.00

7. Indefinite Leave to Remain – Settlement Application (Sponsor or Applicant Employed/Qualifying Savings): £2000.00

8. Indefinite Leave to Remain -Settlement Application (Sponsor or Applicant Self-Employed/ Qualifying): £2500.00

9. Dependants Applying with the Main Applicant (Per Dependant): £600.00

10. Dependants Applying Separately from the Main Applicant : £1800.00 For Dependant and £600.00 For each additional dependants

Long Residence Applications ( 10 years Lawful Residence)

11. Long Residence- Indefinite Leave to Remain(Settlement Application): £2000.00

Visit Visa Applications

12. Visitor Visa (Family, Tourism, Business visits): £1000.00

13. Dependants Applying with the Main Applicant (Per Dependant): £600.00

European Union /EEA Applications

14. EEA Family Permit Application outside the UK: £1500.00

15. Dependants Applying with the Main Applicant (Per Dependant): £600.00

16. Dependants Applying Separately from the Main Applicant: £1500.00 for First Dependant and £600.00 for each additional Dependants

Human Rights/Outside of Immigration Rules Application

17. Private life/Human Rights Applications: £2000.00

18. Dependants Applying with the Main Applicant (Per Dependant): £800.00

19. Further leave to Remain: £2000.00

Points Based System Applications

20. Sponsorship Licence Applications: £3000.00

21. Tier 1 (Investor)- Leave to Remain: £6000.00

22. Tier 1 (Investor )- Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement Application): £6000.00

23. Tier 2 (General)- Leave to Remain: £3000.00

24. Tier 2 (General –Indefinite Leave to Remain(Settlement Application): £3500.00

25. Global Mobility Route –Entry Clearance /Leave to Remain: £1500.00

26. Skilled Worker – Entry Clearance/Leave to Remain: £1500.00

27. Skilled Worker – Indefinite leave to Remain: £2000.00

28. Tier 4 (General) Student- Entry Clearance/Leave to Remain :£1000.00

29. Tier 4 (Child) Student: £1000.00

30. Graduate Route- Leave to Remain: £1500.00

31. Parent of a Child at School: £1500 for First Dependant and £600.00 for Each Additional Dependant.

Sole Overseas Representative

32. Sole Representative- Leave to Remain: £2500.00

33. Sole Representative- Indefinite Leave to Remain: £2500.00

34. Dependants Applying Separately from the Main Applicant: £2000.00 for First Dependant and £600.00 for each additional depedant

British Citizenship

35. Naturalisation of Adults: £1600.00

36. Registration of Child: £1500.00

Immigration Appeals

37. Appeals to First-tier Tribunal (Excluding Representative at Hearing ): £2000.00

38. Appeals to Upper Tribunal (Excluding Representative at Hearing): £3000.00

39. Deportation case: Appeal can vary enormously and will normally depend on how much preparatory work need to be made and complexity of the case. It normally includes a prison or detention centre visit for an initial consultation. We will be in a better position to provide you with an estimate of the cost after our first meeting. Our hourly is £350.00 includes VAT but excludes disbursement such as Barristers fee or disbursement.

40. High Court work. Our hourly rate is £350.00 inclusive of VAT but exclusive of disbursement.

41. If you are not sure whether there is a merit in your case, you can ask us to provide you with an assessment as to the merit of your case and whether it worth pursuing.

41. Other services: Immigration Judicial Reviews & Appeal to the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court.

Our fees ranges from £375.00 – £420.00 per hour inclusive of VAT but does not include disbursement such as court fee, Barrister fee, translation fee, medical report, translation fee or other expenses) depending on the complexity of the case and seniority of solicitor

We will be able to quote an hourly rate or fixed fee when we have discussed your case with you. We may also be able to offer you a NO Win, NO Fee or NO Win Low Fee basis. If we can offer you services on a NO win No fee or NO win Low Fee basis, you will be responsible the following costs.

1. The fee payable to the Tribunal (if applicable)
2. Barristers fee (if applicable)
3. Cost of ligation insurance (if applicable)
4. The costs of your opponent, if your claim is unsuccessful
5. Any expenses payable to third party for you

What services are included in the fees

Every case is different and the nature of the work to be carried out may vary from case to case. However, in general, the quoted fees for our work in this matter include:

*Discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this the most appropriate application for you and whether other options may be available to you;

*Giving you advice about the requirement of Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria;

* If you do not full fill certain criteria, whether this can be overcome and how, which an average takes 2 hours;

* Considering the supporting evidence you have provided, which we anticipate will take 2 to 4 hours;

*Where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking and submitting of any witnesses;

*Preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf, which we anticipate will take 5 hours;

*Attendance at a Home Office interview: if the Home office ask you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice (and discuss the possibility of us attending with you) at the appropriate time. This could be between 5 to 7 hours of work.

*Attending on you and taking your instructions;

*Perusing and considering the supporting documents to be submitted in support of your application;

* Completing the relevant application form;

*Drafting witness statement and submitting (if applicable);

Sending chasing letter to the Home office until a decision is made on your application (if applicable);

Advising on timeline

Giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

What is not included in the fees

The items below are not included in the fees quoted above

Unforeseen Work: The figures above are calculated on the basis of the estimated time we will spend on your matter as well as the assumption that your application will be a straightforward matter. Therefore, if the scope of the work changes or the assumption upon which our fee is based changed, this fixed fee will no longer apply. In that case, we will discuss and agree a revised fee with you before incurring any cost for you.

Challenge of Refusals: If your application is unsuccessful and we need to challenge by way of an administrative review application to the Home Office, appeal to the immigration Tribunal, application to the Upper Tribunal or the High Court for Judicial review, or by other legal means, our work for this file come to an end, and we will need to open a new file for that stage and a separate fee to be agreed with you will become applicable

Disbursements: Disbursements means expenses we incur for you in carrying out your work such as Barristers fee, Home office fee, booking fee,premium service, immigration health surcharge, DNA test cost, Tribunal fee, interpreters fee, translation fee and any other cost related to your matter that is payable to third parties. Disbursements are not part of our legal fee and you are responsible to them in addition to our legal fee quoted above.

We will give you detailed information regarding the potential disbursement cost once we have taken your instructions. However, generally, these can include:

Home Office fee ranges from £388.00 to £2885.00. You will pay this to the Home office directly as part of the application process.

Immigration Health Surcharge £1560.00 You will pay this directly to the Home office as part of the application process.

Biometric Replacement £56 to £154

Barristers’ fees range from £1,000 to £1500.00

Independent Experts ‘report fees (e.g medical reports are not required in many cases but we will let you know if is required and cost – ranges from £500 to £1000

Court and Tribunal fees -ranges from £80 to £140.00 per applicant

Preparing Schedules of Absences from the UK – ranges from £250 to £300

Translation fee – £55 per hour and takes between 2-3 hours depending on complexity of your case

Non-routine postage and courier charges etc £25 to £75 per package

DNA test cost from £408 to £498.00

Attending interview with you (if we do need to attend interview with, there will be additional disbursement in respect of our mileage/travel expenses (approximately £500.00)

Booking fee / Premium service – ranges £500.00 to £1000.00

Interpreter fee ranges from £55 per hour – The number of hours needed will vary depending on the complexity of the case. If you are anxious, tearful or unable to explain the situation clearly it may take longer hours. You do not have to use the firm’s chosen interpreter and you can bring your own.

Interpreter’s cost is difficult to estimate. In some cases, interpreter may be needed for a couple of hours while other applications may need 10-15 hours.

How long will my application take

We cannot guarantee how the Home Office will take to process your application. However, the current Home Office processing time for straightforward application is 8 weeks. Read the current processing times

We will normally be able to submit this type of application within 2-4 weeks of you instructing us and providing us with all of the supporting documents needed for your application, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this

Sam Ewo is the principal of this firm and a qualified solicitor with over 20 years experience in all aspects of Immigration and Human Right law in the UK. He has over all conduct of immigration matter in this firm. He has extensive experience in dealing with complex immigration cases. He appear at the Tribunal to represent client on Human Rights, deportation and bail hearing.

Information of about our fees
To ensure our clients and potential client make right decision about using our services, we have set out fee information below. Our charges vary depending on the complexity of each case. We are committed to being transparent and open about the cost of our services to clients