Tel: 020 7243 8888
Fax: +44 (0)207 221 8802
Immigration
If you need expert advice on the points based system,
call Nadine Wong and Co Solicitors, Queensway on
020 7243 8888
Fax:
+44 (0)207 221 8802
Immigration lawyers dedicated to helping you
Immigration law is becoming ever more complex. If you're making an initial application, or applying for an extension of leave, permanent residence or British citizenship, you'll need expert help. Phone Nadine Wong and Co Solicitors in Queensway, our multi-lingual team will give you clear and expert advice, whatever stage your case is at.
What work we do
Led by our Principle, Ms Nadine Wong, our immigration team with many years of experience can assist you in your immigration and nationality matter.
This firm is a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association.
Our hourly rate for immigration service is £165+VAT.
We would like to discuss our fees directly with you to give a closer estimate of the likely costs bearing in mind your individual circumstances.
If you decide to instruct us with your case, we will put this towards our agreed fee.
Our fees for Immigration cases
| Type of Application | Our fees estimate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applications under the immigration Rules, including: | |
| a. Visitor Visa for tourism, medical, family | £1500 - £2500 + VAT | |
| b. Visitor Visa (Complex) | £3000 - £4000 + VAT | |
| c. Visa as domestic servant | £1500 - £2500 + VAT | |
| d. Ancestry Visa | £2000 - £3000 + VAT | |
| e. Right of Abode | £1500 - £2500 + VAT | |
| 2 | Applications under the immigration Rules Appendix FM: Family Members: | |
| a. Leave to Enter (Spouse Visa from Overseas) (Non-Complex) | £3000 - £4000 + VAT | |
| b. Remain with Partner (Spouse Visa in the UK) (Non-Complex) | £3000 - £4000 + VAT | |
| c. Leave to Enter (Spouse Visa from Overseas) (Complex) | £4500 - £5500 + VAT | |
| d. Remain with Partner (Spouse Visa in the UK) (Complex) | £4500 - £5500 + VAT | |
| Please note that if you are in the UK on a visitor visa, you will not be able to switch into a Spouse Visa. Please contact us for further information. | ||
| e. Settlement with a Partner | £3000 - £4000 + VAT | |
| f. Settlement as a Victim of Domestic Violence (Non-Complex) | £3500 - £4000 + VAT | |
| g. Settlement as a Victim of Domestic Violence (Complex) | £4500 - £6000 + VAT | |
| h. Settlement application for a child (indefinite leave to enter) | £4000 - £5000 + VAT | |
| i. Leave to Enter or Remain as a Parent of a Child in the UK | £3500 - £4500 + VAT | |
| j. Adult Dependent Relative | £4000 - £7000 + VAT | |
| 3 | Applications under the Tier Points-Based System: | |
| Tier 1 | ||
| a. Investor (extension) | £3000 - £6000 + VAT | |
| b. UK expansion worker (with sponsorship licence) | £7000 - £10000 + VAT | |
| c. Entrepreneur Extension | £4000 - £8000 + VAT | |
| d. Global talent (combined fee for endorsement and entry clearance / leave to remain) | £4000 - £4500 + VAT | |
| e. Innovator with endorsement (new scheme) | £6000 - £8000 + VAT | |
| f. Settlement for the above categories | £4000 - £4500 + VAT | |
| g. Scale up visa (initial application) | £5000 - £6000 + VAT |
The immigration fees stated above are not inclusive of applications with dependants. An additional payment of £500 will be charged for such cases.
Business Immigration
| Our fees estimate (excluding VAT) | |
|---|---|
| Start up/ Innovator package | £25,000 to £30,000 |
| Media and sole representative package | £12,000 |
| Tier 1 Entrepreneur / Tier 1 Investor Extension & Settlement | £2,500 |
| Global talent visa | £10,000 |
| Global talent visa extension | £2,750 |
| Sponsor Licence | £2,500 |
| Skilled worker visa (previously Tier 2) | £1,750 |
Is VAT payable on our fees and disbursements? If so, how much is charged
All our fees and most disbursements are charged at 20% VAT.
If you have no immigration status, you are exempted from VAT for our fees only.
Key stages
Our work will include for example:
• Taking your instructions and advising you what the best visa option is for you.
• Explaining the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria. Please note that the burden of proof is on the applicant. We will inform you what evidence is required.
• Advising you in what supporting evidence is required.
• Preparing and submitting your application.
• Reporting to you on the progress of your application.
• Assisting you in booking a biometric residence appointment.
• Informing you with the decision from the Home Office.
Factors which may affect the cost:
• Complexity of your case.
• Language.
Timescale
We cannot offer you a definite timescale. This depends on Home Office processing times and the complexity of the case.
Disbursements
Disbursements are not included in the fees estimate.
This can be for example:
- Barrister fees: Please note, barristers (specialists in attending and arguing at Court) are not required in many cases we handle. If a barrister is needed it should be noted that our preferred barristers’ fees are generally charged at GBP 200 to GBP 350 per hour, depending on the experience of the barrister. This kind of application will normally require between 2-5 hours of the Barrister’s time (if applicable), depending on the complexity of your case.
- Immigration Health Surcharge: https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/how-much-pay
- Biometric enrolment fee: https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits/personal-data
- Home Office Application fee: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-31-january-2021
We will inform you as and when they arise.
We are happy to provide you with a bespoke quote that is specifically tailored to your circumstances.
If you need expert advice on the points based system,
call Nadine Wong and Co Solicitors, Queensway on
020 7243 8888
Fax:
+44 (0)207 221 8802
We are proud members of the ILPA (Immigration Law Practitioners' Association), and are accredited by The Law Society
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