Immigration

At Hill Dickinson, we are committed to providing clear, accessible pricing and service information for our clients. The following outlines our approach to immigration services for individuals, in accordance with the SRA Transparency Rules.

We have outlined the categories of applications we provide for individuals:

1. Points Based System categories, such as Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas

2. Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) for individuals present in the UK

3. British Citizenship

4. Applications under the EU Settlement Scheme

5. Other immigration categories such as: Global Talent, UK Ancestry, Long Residence applications

Scope of services

Our immigration team provides advice and assistance will be tailored to each client’s needs. Below is general scope of service for assisting an individual with a UK Immigration application:

• Initial consultation and eligibility assessment

• Advising on the process, documents and timelines

• Reviewing the documents and advising on additional documents if required

• Drafting and submitting application forms (if required)

• Drafting a letter of representation in support of the application

• Submitting the application and scheduling an appointment

• Responding to the UKVI on your behalf

• Reviewing the decision and advising on the next steps

Our scope excludes:

• Appeals or administrative review (quoted separately)

• Drafting non-immigration related documents

• Travel to attend interviews or biometric appointments (additional charges may apply)

• Complex cases involving criminal records or previous refusals (additional charges may apply)

• Translating documents. However we can obtain a fee quote for translation services (if requested.

Timescales

Processing times vary based on the type of application and Home Office service levels.

We aim to submit applications within 3 to 6 weeks of receiving instructions. This is subject to receiving the documents and information in timely manner and case complexity.

Pricing Information

Fee Structure

We offer fixed fees for most applications, depending on the complexity and nature of the application.

Associated Fees

Please see below the fees (exclusive of VAT and disbursements):

• Work-related visas under the points-based system: £800 to £5,000

• Settlement: £1,500 to £8,000

• British Citizenship: £1,100 to £9,000

• EU Settlement Scheme applications: £800 to £1,000

• Other categories (listed above): £1,200 to £11,000

Disbursements (charged separately and may include)

• Home Office application fees

• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)

• Biometric enrolment charges

• Translation (if needed)

We will always confirm disbursement costs before proceeding.

Hourly rates

Partner: £485 - £525

Senior Associate: £400

Who will handle my case?

Your matter will be handled by a qualified solicitor with appropriate supervision. When you instruct us, you will be given more detailed information about the seniority of the assigned fee earner and their applicable hourly fee rate. You will also be given an overall estimate of the likely costs of our handling your application.