Overview
Our team includes a solicitor with more than 7 years PQE in immigration; another solicitor with 2 years PQE and a paralegal.
Our costs are estimated based on an hourly basis. Our hourly rate is £330 plus VAT (£396 inclusive of VAT) and £150 plus VAT (£180 inclusive of VAT) for our Paralegals. The likely factors for the costs are the level of involvement that you want us to have, whether you want to act in person or require us to instruct experts and any complications in your matter including whether or not your application was formerly refused.
Special rates may also be available to returning clients.
Key Stages
Key Stages for leave to remain and/or entry clearance applications:
Stage One:
Consultation meeting: 1 to 2 hours
Stage Two: Reviewing your documents and advising you of the rules and guidance, what documents you need and what information should be included in your application.
Stage Three: Preparing your application. This would depend on your instructions and can include the following:
1 .Advising you on the merits of your case
2 .If necessary instruct a barrister which includes:
* Advising you of barrister’s names and fees
* Corresponding with barristers
* Drafting instructions to counsel
* Preparing documents for counsel
* Attending conference with counsel
* Advising you of the outcome of the conference and the steps required afterwards
3. Drafting online or paper application forms
4. Drafting witness statements in support of application forms
5. Drafting a letter in support of your application
6. Corresponding with the Home Office
7. Corresponding with third parties if required
8. If necessary assist with obtaining an expert report
Stage Four:
Submission of your application
1. Assisting with uploading your documents
2. Assisting with booking your appointment with the Home Office
3. Attending your appointment with you if necessary and required
Stage Five: Reviewing the Home Office’s decision
Stage Six: Advising you of what needs to be done depending on the Home Office’s decision
Key Stages for asylum applications:
Stage One: Consultation meeting: 1 to 2 hours
Advising you on the merits of your case
Stage Two: assisting you with progressing your asylum claim prior to the substantive interview:
1. If necessary instruct a barrister which includes:
* Advising you of barrister’s names and fees
* Corresponding with barristers
* Drafting instructions to counsel
* Preparing documents for counsel
* Attending conference with counsel
* Advising you of the outcome of the conference and the steps required afterwards
2. Registering your claim with the Home Office
3. Assisting you with providing the information that the Home Office requires
4. Advising you about the interview procedure
5. Drafting witness statements in support of your asylum claim
6. Drafting a letter in support of your asylum claim
7. Corresponding with the Home Office
8. Instructing an interpreter or translator if required
9. Corresponding with third parties if required
10. If necessary assist with obtaining an expert report
Stage Three: assisting you with your interview
1. Attend the interview with you if permissible
2. Review the interview records with you and advise the Home Office of any errors
Stage Four:
1. Reviewing the Home Office’s decision
2. Advising you of what needs to be done depending on the Home Office’s decision