Immigration

At NA Law Solicitors, we aim to provide transparent and easily understandable pricing for immigration matters. Our fees are typically based on the time spent on your case, using an hourly rate. We can also offer fixed fee quotes in certain cases. The hourly rate varies depending on the experience of the team member handling your matter. Please note that we are not registered for VAT so no VAT is applicable to our solicitors fees. However, it is important to note that this may not be the case for disbursements. We will promptly inform you if VAT is payable for any disbursements.

Fixed hourly fees: 

  • Grade A (over 8 years’ experience): £282
  • Grade B (over 4 years’ experience): £232
  • Grade C (other solicitors or legal executives): £185
  • Grade D (trainee solicitors, paralegals, and other fee earners): £129

Fixed fees for various application types: 

  • Student visas (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,500 to £2,500) 
  • Visit visas (including marriage visitor visas) (for tourism, or visiting friends/family) (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,500 to £2,000)
  • Spouse, civil partners and de facto visa applications, including fiancé(e)s or proposed civil partners (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,500 to £2,500) 
  • Skilled Worker Visas and Tier 2 visas (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,500 to £2,500)
  • Employer Sponsor License (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £4,000 to £7,500)
  • Educational Sponsor License (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £5,000 to £7,500)
  • Innovator/ Innovator Founder/ Start-Up and Global Talent Visas (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £5,000 to £10,000)
  • Adult Dependent Relative Visas (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £2,000 to £2,500)
  • Asylum Claims, Further submissions and Human Rights claims (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,500 to £2,500)
  • Indefinite Leave to Remain Applications under various categories and following 10 years of continuous lawful residence (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £2,500 to £4,500)
  • Leave to remain based on 20 years long residence (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,500 to £2,500)
  • Mock Sponsor License Audits and Interviews (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,500 to £2,500)
  • EU Settlement Scheme Applications (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,000 to £1,500)
  • Appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (IAC) and Upper Tribunal (IAC) (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £2,000 to £3,500)
  • Judicial Review (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,500 to £10,000 – This is broken down into stages such as a typical fixed fee of £1,500 for drafting a pre-action protocol letter (PAP Letter)
  • Immigration Bail Application to the Secretary of State (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,000 to £1,500)
  • Immigration Bail Application the First tier Tribunal (IAC) (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,500 to £2,500)
  • Citizenship / Nationality Application (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,250 to £1,500)
  • Administrative Review (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £1,000 to £2,000)
  • Revocation of a Deportation Order application (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £2,000 to £3,500)
  • Ancestry visas (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £2,000 to £3,000)
  • Fee status appeal with university (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £2,500 to £5,000)
  • Representative of an overseas business and UK Expansion worker visa (Global Business Mobility) (We typically offer a fixed fee ranging from £2,500 to £5,000) 

The charges provided are estimates, and for a more precise quote, further information about your case is required. 

Disbursements, separate from solicitor fees, may include Home Office fees, NHS surcharge, interpreter fees, court fees, courier charges, and fees for independent experts. Please click here for the latest Home Office disbursements. 

Our services include document preparation, drafting supporting documents, completing application forms, preparing legal representations, compiling document packs, and liaising with UKVI until a decision is made. 

Timescales vary, but the average process can take 3 to 6 months. We aim to submit applications within 10-15 working days of receiving supporting documents from you. Please click here for the Home Office’s current processing time. The Home Office may take longer to process your application if your application is particularly complex or further requests for information are made. 

Our Principal Solicitor, Najma Ali, is a highly accomplished specialist in immigration law. Having qualified as a solicitor in 2014, she possesses extensive expertise and personally handles a variety of immigration cases. Najma excels in navigating diverse immigration matters, encompassing corporate immigration, individual immigration, and high-net-worth immigration. With her dedicated approach and profound knowledge, Najma is committed to providing clients with exceptional service and tailored legal solutions throughout their immigration journey.

Employment

At NA Law Solicitors, our fees are determined by the complexity of your case and the services you require. To obtain a personalised quote, please contact us via email or phone. We are dedicated to exploring alternative funding options, such as legal expense insurance or Damage Based Agreements (commonly known as No Win No Fee). Please note that we are not registered for VAT so no VAT is applicable to our solicitors fees. However, it is important to note that this may not be the case for disbursements. We will promptly inform you if VAT is payable for any disbursements.

We will provide a detailed explanation of how our fees are calculated, the anticipated costs involved in preparing and handling your case, any additional expenses that may arise, and any costs that may be recoverable or payable by you to the other party. 

Depending on your situation, we offer various fee options: 

  1. Damage Based Agreement (No Win No Fee): With this option, there is no financial risk to you. If you lose the case, you won’t have to pay solicitor fees. We take on the risk on your behalf. If we win, we receive a percentage of the damages (up to 35%).
  2. Fixed Fee: For certain matters, we offer fixed fee options. A Solicitor will assess your circumstances and provide a predetermined fee to assist you throughout your case. This offers cost certainty and flexibility, and can be provided in instalments if applicable.
  3. Agreed Hourly Rate: This traditional fee structure allows for flexibility based on an hourly basis. We will estimate the overall cost of your matter and keep you updated on the costs. This option will be discussed with you at the beginning of your case, if available. 

We also consider legal coverage provided by unions or membership organisations. If you are a member of such an organisation, please inform us for further discussion. 

Fixed hourly fees: 

  • Grade A (over 8 years’ experience): £282
  • Grade B (over 4 years’ experience): £232
  • Grade C (other solicitors or legal executives): £185
  • Grade D (trainee solicitors, paralegals, and other fee earners): £129

Our fees (excluding disbursements) for employment claims tend to range as follows: 

  • Simple cases: £3,000 
  • Medium complexity cases: £5,000 
  • High complexity cases: up to £10,000

The charges provided are estimates, and for a more precise quote, further information about your case is required. 

The complexity and time spent on a case can vary significantly, influenced by factors such as the need for long hearings, amending claims or providing additional information, dealing with litigants in person, costs applications, preliminary issues, number of witnesses and documents, automatic unfair dismissal claims, and discrimination allegations related to dismissal. 

Disbursements, which are costs payable to third parties, such as court and counsel fees, are not included in our pricing. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf. In some cases, it may be appropriate to obtain expert medical evidence and the cost of the expert will vary depending on the expertise required.  Typically, a report from a GP would cost in the region of £300 plus VAT but a report from a psychiatrist would on average be in the region of £1,500 plus VAT. The estimated barristers fee for a preliminary hearing will be in the region of £1,500 plus VAT and for a final hearing the fees will range from £2,000 to £20,000 excluding VAT, charged at 20% depending on experience of the advocate and how many days the final hearing is listed for and would include any preparation work for the hearings. On occasions, it may be appropriate to seek a written advice from the barrister or have a conference (a meeting) with them. The estimated cost of that would range from £750 to £3,000 plus VAT.

Our services include various stages such as initial instructions, review of papers, advice on merits and compensation, pre-claim conciliation, claim or response preparation, settlement exploration and negotiation, document exchange, witness statements, preparation for hearings, and attendance at the Final Hearing with instructions to Counsel. 

The duration of your case depends on when it is resolved. If settled during pre-claim conciliation, it may take 4-6 weeks. If it proceeds to a Final Hearing, it can take 3 months to 2 years, depending on the complexity. 

Our Solicitor, Bodrul Amin, specialises in handling employment matters and will be responsible for addressing your specific needs. With his qualification as a Solicitor in 2015, Bodrul brings extensive expertise to various employment issues, catering to both individuals and businesses. With a hands-on approach, he personally handles all employment cases, ensuring personalised attention and tailored legal solutions.

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