Immigration Fees & Transparency

At Gull Law Chambers, we are committed to providing clear and transparent information about our legal fees. The exact cost of an immigration application will depend on the complexity of the case, the documentation required, and whether additional legal work is necessary.

Below is a general guide to our fees and the services we provide.

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What Our Legal Fees Include

Our professional fees typically include:

• Initial consultation and assessment of your immigration matter

• Advice on eligibility and applicable immigration rules

• Review of supporting documents

• Preparation and completion of the relevant application forms

• Drafting of legal representations where required

• Submission of the application to the Home Office

• Ongoing communication and updates throughout the process

All work is carried out by a qualified Solicitor assisted by a Paralegal, and supervised by a Supervising Solicitor where appropriate.

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Fees Not Included

The legal fees quoted by our firm do not include the following costs:

Home Office Fees

Home Office application fees must be paid directly to the UK Home Office as part of the application process.

Further details can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/8-october-2018

Additional Disbursements (Where Applicable)

Depending on the nature of the case, additional costs may arise, including:

• VAT (where applicable)

• Medical or expert reports

• Translation of documents

• Barristers’ fees (if specialist advocacy is required)

If any additional costs become necessary, we will inform you in advance before any expense is incurred.

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Appeals and Additional Legal Work

If the Home Office refuses an application, additional legal work may be required, such as:

• Administrative Review

• Appeal to the Immigration Tribunal

• Reconsideration requests

• Advice relating to dependants

These services are not included in the initial application fee and will be discussed with you separately should they become necessary.

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Timescale for Preparing an Application

Once we have received full instructions and all required documentation, preparing and submitting an application generally takes approximately 4–6 weeks.

The timeframe may vary depending on:

• The complexity of the case

• The availability of supporting documents

• The applicant’s immigration history

If we anticipate that preparation will take longer than expected, we will notify you as soon as possible.

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Home Office Processing Times

The decision-making timeframe is determined by the UK Home Office, and we cannot guarantee how long they will take to process an application.

You can check current processing times here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visa-decision-waiting-times-applications-outside-the-uk

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Factors That May Affect the Cost

The total cost and time required may vary depending on the circumstances of your case, including:

• The volume of supporting documents to be reviewed

• Language requirements or the need for translation

• Applications involving dependants

• Previous visa refusals

• Criminal convictions

• Adverse immigration history

• Other complex personal circumstances

If all required documentation is provided at the initial meeting and the applicant clearly meets the relevant Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to fall towards the lower end of the estimated range.

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Fee Estimates

The fees and time estimates provided are guidance based on typical cases. Every application is unique, and we will provide a more accurate estimate once we have reviewed the details of your specific situation.