We can assure you that our team of solicitors will remove the stress from the immigration process whilst simultaneously maximising your chances of a successful outcome. If you are planning to visit, reside or extend your stay in the UK, our specialist advisers, are here to assist you and your family with our tailored immigration advice. Whilst working on your immigration case we will ensure that you are kept up to date throughout the process.
Our aim is for you to gain our trust and have peace of mind that we are dealing with your matter as efficiently as possible.
As part of our bespoke services, you will be attended to by a specialist immigration solicitor who can appreciate your individual circumstances and provide you with a tailor-made service to suit your particular needs. Our team will work with you to assess your needs, eligibility and desired outcomes. Following this, we will have the pleasure in guiding you through the process of making an application, ensuring that you are provided with active support every step of the way. Our team will spend the requisite time to make certain that your application meets the quality which is required by the UKVI and the Home Office.
We are happy to assist our private clients with:
We are committed in helping clients with complex cases should they arise. We advise on cases across the entire spectrum of Private Client UK immigration law and are well-versed in helping individuals throughout the whole preparation and application process.
We are also dedicated in supporting our corporate clients in all areas of corporate immigration, from gaining Sponsor Licences to recruitment advice and avoiding criminal and civil penalties. We assist our corporate clients with advice on all issues pertaining to running a business in compliance with current immigration laws and hiring and maintaining migrant workers. We also pride ourself in helping cooperate clients combat challenges that are imposed by penalties given by the Home Office for employing illegal immigrant workers.
Shah Law Chambers is committed to protecting your rights to liberty ensure that those unlawfully deprived of their liberties are represented. We have dealt with complex and unique cases, including refusals from the Home Office, asylum claims, Human Rights applications, sanctions, Deportation Orders and Immigration Detention. These cases require a deep and thorough understanding of UK Immigration Law and Criminal Law. We have successfully challenged Home Office decisions at the First Tier Tribunal and the Upper Tribunal, through complex appeals, Judicial Reviews and Administrative Review.
Manzoor Ahmad Shah – Principal Solicitor
The Principal, Mr Shah, is assisted by a dedicated Immigration team, who will help you in all privately funded matters. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to assist you under Legal Aid for Immigration cases. Our firm generally operates fixed fees prices for most cases. However, the costs vary according to the complexity of the case. On some occasions you will be charged on an hourly basis. All disbursements are in addition to the fixed fees & Home Office Fees. For postage, packaging, telecommunication charges, copying charges, stationary, sundries and miscellaneous there is a charge of 5% of our fees. If you are subject to VAT this will be added to the costs. However, if you have no status in the UK – you will not be charged VAT.
We can assist with various applications and the following table will explain our fee structure regarding each application.
| Application type | Approximate total fees (please note that VAT at 20% is payable in addition to these fees for in-country applications) |
| Tier 2 Minister of Religion | £2,000 |
| Tier 2 General Migrant | £2,000 |
| Tier 1 Investor – extension | £5,000 |
| Tier 1 Entrepreneur – extension | £5000 |
| Tier 1 Exceptional Talent – extension | £3,500 |
| Tier 4 Student | £1,500 |
| Tier 5 Visa | £1,500 |
| Innovator visa | £5000 – £7,500 |
| Start-up visa | £5000 – £7,500 |
| Global Talent visa | £5000 – £7,500 |
| EEA Family Permit / Residence Card / Registration Certificate | £1,000 – £2,000 |
| EEA Permanent Residence | £1,000 – £2,000 |
| Retained right of Residence | £1,200 – £1,500 |
| Appendix FM Entry Clearance – Partner | £1,000 – £2,500 |
| Appendix FM Leave to Remain – Partner | £1,500 – £2,500 |
| Indefinite Leave To Remain – Partner | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| Appendix FM Entry Clearance – Parent | £1,500 – £2,500 |
| Appendix FM Leave to Remain – Parent | £1,500 – £2,000 |
| Indefinite Leave To Remain – Parent | £1,500 – £2,000 |
| Entry Clearance – Child | £1,000 – £3,000 |
| British Citizenship | £1,000 – £2,000 |
| British Passport | £1,000 – £3,000 |
| British Registration | £1,000 – £3,000 |
| Initial Representations (Deportation) | £1,500 – £5,000 |
| Business Visa – Sole Rep | £3,000 – £5,000 |
| Asylum | £2,500 – £7,000 |
| Visitor Visa | £1,000 – £2,000 |
| Adult Dependant Relative | £2,000 – £3,000 |
| Discretionary leave to remain | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| Domestic worker | £1,000 – £2,000 |
| Private Life | £1,000 – £2,000 |
| UK Ancestry | £1,000 – £2,000 |
| ILR – Long Residence | £1,500 – £2,500 |
| ILR (Refugee) | £1,000 – £2,000 |
| SET(DV) | £1,500 – £3,000 |
In the vast majority of cases we are able to offer our clients a fixed fee to prepare and submit their applications. However, in circumstances where this is not possible our fees will be calculated using the hourly rate of £300 plus VAT @20% which means for each hour of work involved £360.
If the matter is refused and proceeds to appeal, the charges for submitting the appeal range from £1,500 to £6,000 plus VAT, where VAT is charged at a rate of 20%.
In the event where our fees are to be determined via an hourly rate, we will provide you with a cost estimate based on the number of hours we reasonably expect to spend on your case and the disbursements that are likely to be incurred.
We will advise you at the outset of all government fees relevant to your application.
The Home Office publish a comprehensive list of their application fees which it would not be appropriate to publish here, but which can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-24-july-2024 (24th July 2024 Update).
Please note, the list does not include the Immigration Health Surcharge which we will calculate according to your personal circumstances and will be included among the disbursements payable. Please be aware that the IHS changed in February 2024 resulting in the usual cost for non-students, non-student dependents aged over the age of 18 having to pay £1,035 per year of leave applied for. Those who fall into the aforementioned exceptions will have to pay £776 per year of leave. The most authoritative information for Home Office rates for IHS can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application/how-much-pay (February 2024 Update).
In addition, where translation and/or interpretation services are required, we will provide you with a quote for you to consider before we engage the third-party supplier.Typically, interpreters can charge in the region of £100 – £150 plus VAT per visit.
If the matter is refused then the disbursements will be:
Another disbursement that may be incurred can be that of an expert’s report and we will advise you as to whether this is required in your case. Typical experts include, but are not limited to, Independent Social Workers and Country Experts. Each expert will charge at their own respective rates; however, an estimate of an expert’s fees can be in the region of £1,000 – £2,000.
Please note that the above figures are an estimation of our costs for general immigration matters under the respective categories and may increase due to the complexities of the case on hand.
In the case of multiple applicants and/or dependents, we will amend the fees accordingly. You will be advised as to the total fees due upon instruction.
You will always be advised as to what the fees will be prior to the submission of the application, so that you are fully aware of any current and on-going costs that you need to be prepared for.
THE FEES INCLUDE
Our fees will include any and all follow up correspondence up to a decision that is directly related to the case on hand.
THE FEES DO NOT INCLUDE
WHAT SERVICE IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to complete an application, but their current processing times can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about-our-services.
Normally, the Postal applications take 3-6 months to decide. However, you can use the Home Office’s Super Priority service and your case can be decided in 24 hours. However, if your case is complicated, it may take longer than the stipulated timeline. For Out of country applications please refer to the Home Office guidance at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visa-decision-waiting-times-applications-outside-the-uk.
We always endeavour to submit applications to the Home Office as soon as possible, but this all depends on how quickly we are provided with the necessary information and documents.
Please note the above fees include taking instructions from you, advising you as to the merits of your case and what you will be required to provide, preparing the applications, drafting your statements (if required), making representations in support of your matter and submitting the application to the Home Office or the Tribunal. Our fees will include any and all follow up correspondence up to a decision that is directly related to the case on hand.
There may be Home Office fees, court fees, barrister fees and Immigration Health Surcharge fees payable. The amount will vary on a case-by-case basis and you will be advised as to what the fees will be prior to the submission of the application, so that you are fully aware of any current and on-going costs that you need to be prepared for.
We follow Home Office guidance for the completion of an immigration application.
Please note the above fees include taking instructions from you, advising you as to the merits of your case and what you will be required to provide, preparing the applications, drafting your statements (if required), making representations in support of your matter and submitting the application to the Home Office or the Tribunal. Our fees will include any and all follow up correspondence up to a decision that is directly related to the case on hand.
There may be Home Office fees, court fees, barrister fees and Immigration Health Surcharge fees payable. The amount will vary on a case by case basis and you will be advised as to what the fees will be prior to the submission of the application, so that you are fully aware of any current and on-going costs that you need to be prepared for.
We follow Home Office guidance for the completion of an immigration application.
Manzoor Ahmad Shah is an experienced solicitor and the director of Shah Law Chambers Ltd
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