Immigration Fee Structure

Transparent Legal Fees, Tailored to Your Needs.

At J. Preedy Solicitors, we are committed to providing clear, competitive, and straightforward pricing. Whether you’re looking for expert advice on family, business, or niche fashion law, our fees are designed with your needs in mind.

The information on our fees relates to the standard types of visa and immigration applications, such as

Applications for naturalisation or registration

under the British Nationality Act 1981

Applications on behalf of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals

and their family members under the applicable EEA Regulations or Immigration Rules, including applications for permanent residence, residence cards, and registration certificates
 

Applications under the Immigration Rules, including

Student and work experience visas

Visit visas (for tourism, or visiting friends or family)

Spouse and partner applications, including fiancé(e)s or proposed civil partners

Applications for work, business, or study under the Points-Based System

Dependent relative and family reunion applications

Ancestry visas

Other categories, such as applications on the basis of long residence

If you would like to discuss other immigration applications, please contact us for a free assessment of your situation. We normally charge £150 + VAT for a 1-hour consultation and initial case assessment.

Most of our visa and immigration services are provided on an hourly rate basis

Partners and
Legal Directors

£300 per hour + VAT

Solicitors

£225 per hour + VAT

Paralegals, Legal Assistants, and Trainee Solicitors

£150 per hour + VAT

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

The complexity of the case

The amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider

Which language(s) you speak

Whether you are applying with other dependents

Where possible, we give an estimate of costs after our initial meeting and consultation with the client. The estimates described below represent the range of fees for most standard applications. Upon our initial assessment of your situation, we may agree on a fixed fee. In any case, the fee estimate or fixed fee would be agreed upon prior to signing a formal client care letter.

The estimated disbursements

Travel expenses for caseworkers

£500

Government fees (depending on the matter)

£500-£1,500

Experts (including translators)

£500-£1,000

Total estimated disbursements for Immigration

£1,500-£3,000

Fee Estimate: Standard Applications

The below fees are an estimate based on our previous experience and the anticipated number of hours to be dedicated to your case. We will provide a more accurate estimate after an initial consultation and case assessment

Applications to become British

under the British Nationality Act 1981: Estimated costs between £500 – £2,000 (excluding VAT)

Applications on behalf of EEA nationals

and their family members under the applicable EEA Regulations or Immigration Rules, including permanent residence, residence cards, and registration certificates: Estimated fees between £150 – £2,000 (excluding VAT)

UK Visitor Visas

Estimated fees between £450 – £2,000 (excluding VAT)

Applications under the Points-Based system

(excluding Tier 1 category: entrepreneurship, investment): Estimated fees between £600 – £2,000 (excluding VAT)

Applications Tier 1 Entrepreneur and Investor

Estimated fees between £1,500 – £6,000 (excluding VAT)

Leave to enter or remain under Appendix FM

of the Immigration Rules: Estimated fees between £1,000 – £2,000 (excluding VAT)

Ancestry visas

Estimated fees between £750 – £3,000 (excluding VAT)

Settlement (Indefinite leave to remain) applications

Estimated fees between £750 – £3,000 (excluding VAT)
 

Other categories, such as applications on the basis of long residence

Estimated fees between £750 – £3,000 (excluding VAT)

Immigration Appeals

Estimated fees between £1,500 – £5,000 (excluding VAT)

What services are included

Our work typically involves

Discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you, and exploring other options

Giving advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria

Assessing how to overcome certain criteria, if unmet

Considering the supporting evidence you provide

Helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records, bank statements), including taking witness statements where necessary

Preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf

Attendance at a Home Office interview, if applicable, with advice on whether we should attend with you

Providing advice about the outcome of your application and any further steps

Disbursements

Disbursements are costs related to your matter payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We manage the payment of disbursements on your behalf for a smoother process.

Interpreters and translators fees are usually confirmed in advance

Independent expert reports (e.g., medical experts) are not required in many cases, and we will inform you if necessary

If we attend an interview with you, there will be additional disbursements for 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.

Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal.

How long will my application take?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

We will normally be able to submit the above types of applications 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.

Please note the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate based on the facts above. All applications are likely to vary, and of course, we can give you a more accurate estimate once we have more information about your specific case.

Other fees

Written representation
on a speeding offence

£350

Representation for
a guilty plea in Court

£500 plus travel expenses

Exceptional Hardship / Totting up Penalty Points (Guilty Plea)

£500-£1000

Drink Driving / Drug Driving / Failing to Provide a Specimen (Guilty Plea)

£500

Not Guilty Plea and trial

£1000-£3000

Not guilty plea

First appearance – no guilty plea. Listing for PTPH

PTP H

1st stage: Disclosure

2nd stage: Defence statement

3rd stage: Further disclosure

4th stage: Complaints for non-compliance from Defense or requests; applications for third-party summons

Trial

Sentencing if found guilty

Representations

Police Station

Single attendance and representation: £350

Attendance/representation includes

– Considering evidence
– Taking your instructions
– Providing advice on the prospect of success, evidence, and – – likely sentence on conviction
– Assisting in a police interview

Magistrates Court

Representations at a single hearing

£350 (including a pre-court conference).
Please note that if you are pleading guilty, in most cases your matter will be concluded on your first day at the Magistrates Court.

Attendance/representation includes

– Considering evidence
– Taking your instructions
– Providing advice on the prospect of success, evidence, and – – likely sentence on conviction
– Representation in court

Trial Preparation

Preparation for a standard trial

£350

Preparation for a complex trial

£750 (most trials at the Magistrates Courts are standard trials)

The above fees do not include

Instruction of any expert witnesses

Taking statements from any witnesses

Advice and assistance in relation to a special reasons hearing

Advice or assistance in relation to any appeal

A separate fee arrangement can be offered for the additional work where we will be able to apply a fixed fee for a specific task. In some more complex cases, we will charge an hourly rate of £150 + VAT for the work of a trainee solicitor and £225 + VAT for the work of a qualified solicitor.

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