UK Immigration Law.
Visa applications, settlement, naturalisation, and immigration appeals. We tell you straight whether your application has a realistic prospect of success — and what it will cost — before you commit a penny.
Overview
UK immigration law is technical, document-heavy, and unforgiving of mistakes. A poorly prepared application is rarely refunded, and a refusal can prejudice future applications. Our job is to make sure your application is right the first time, supported by the documents the Home Office actually expects to see, and submitted with a covering submission that addresses the relevant Immigration Rules in plain terms.
We act for individuals, families, and sponsors across the full range of UK immigration matters — from spouse and family visas through to settlement, naturalisation, and appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber).
Visa types we handle
- Spouse & partner visas — including fiancé(e), unmarried partner, and pre-settled / settled status routes under Appendix FM. We prepare the financial requirement evidence, the genuine relationship evidence, and the English language and accommodation documentation.
- Visitor visas — including standard visitor, family visitor, and visitor for marriage / civil partnership. We address the specific refusal risks (intention to leave, financial means, ties to home country).
- Family visas — parent, child, and adult dependant relative routes.
- Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) — including the 5-year and 10-year long-residence routes, Life in the UK and English language requirements.
- Naturalisation as a British citizen — including good character requirements and registration of children.
- Sponsor licence applications — for employers seeking to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
- Appeals & administrative reviews — refusals to the First-tier Tribunal, paper-based and oral hearings.
Most immigration appeals must be lodged within 14 calendar days of the refusal decision (28 days if you are outside the UK). If a refusal letter has just landed, do not delay seeking advice — missed deadlines are rarely cured.
How we run an application
Initial assessment
We review your circumstances against the Immigration Rules and tell you whether the application is likely to succeed — and, if not, what would need to change first.
Document checklist
You receive a written, tailored list of every document the Home Office will expect to see, with notes on format, certification, and translation where needed.
Application drafting
We draft the application form, prepare a legal submission addressing the relevant Rules, and bundle the supporting documents in the order the caseworker expects.
Submission & biometrics
Online submission, payment of Home Office fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge where applicable, and booking of biometric appointments.
Decision & follow-up
If granted, we explain what your status means and when the next step (extension, settlement, naturalisation) becomes possible. If refused, we advise on appeal, administrative review, or fresh application.
Appeals if needed
Where appropriate, we draft the grounds of appeal, prepare the appeal bundle, and represent you at the First-tier Tribunal.
Fees — transparent, fixed, in writing
Our legal fees for the most common immigration applications are fixed and provided in writing before you instruct us. The figures below cover our professional fees only. They do not include the Home Office application fee, the Immigration Health Surcharge, biometric fees, or translations — those are paid directly to the Home Office or the relevant provider, and we tell you the current amounts at the outset.
Initial application, extension, or switch under Appendix FM
Standard visitor, family visitor, or visitor for marriage
The exact figure within each range depends on the complexity of your circumstances — for example, whether documents need to be obtained from overseas, whether financial requirements are met by salaried employment or by other permitted sources, and whether previous refusals need to be addressed. We give you the firm figure in writing after your initial consultation and before any work begins.
Disbursements you should also budget for
- Home Office application fee — varies by visa type and whether applying inside or outside the UK
- Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) — payable per year of leave granted, where applicable
- Biometric enrolment fee — charged by the visa application centre
- Priority service fees — optional, where you require a faster decision
- Certified translations — where supporting documents are not in English
What's not included in the fixed fee
Our fixed fees cover the preparation and submission of one application. They do not cover responding to a refusal (which is a separate appeal or fresh application), nor representation at a Tribunal hearing. Where additional work is required, we agree it with you in writing first — never as a surprise on the invoice.
Timescales
Most applications are processed by the Home Office within published service standards (currently 8–12 weeks for most family applications inside the UK; 3 weeks for visitor visas from many countries). Priority and super-priority services are available for an additional Home Office fee where you need a faster decision. We tell you the realistic timescale for your specific application at the outset.
Tell us your circumstances — we'll tell you the realistic position.
Initial assessment is confidential. You will receive a clear merits view and a fixed-fee quote in writing before any work begins.