Immigration matters

KSD Solicitors are a forward looking law firm based in North West London, we provide services in immigration, nationality and human rights law. We represent clients in all aspects of immigration law including:         

• Submission of all applications to the UK Border Agency

• All Tier 1,2,4 and 5 applications, including Post Study Work and Work Permits

• Entry clearance applications and appeals

• Advocacy in all immigration tribunals

• Asylum

• ILR Under Legacy Framework and Further Representations

• Working Visas

• Student Visas

• Spouse Visas

• EEA Naturalisation as British Citizenship

• Human Rights and Long Residence

• Citizenship and Naturalisation

• Detention cases for overstayers and illegal entrants

The team at KSD Solicitors is approachable, experienced, highly qualified and dedicated to providing quality legal services. We listen to our clients and deal with their individual issues.  We offer a fast, friendly and confidential service.

On average, application for leave to remain takes between 8-10 hours to complete and our hourly rate is £300.00 per hour. This means that on average costs are between £2,400.00 and £3,000.00 plus VAT(20%). VAT between £480 - £600. Estimated total between £2,880.00 - £3,600.00.

The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case such as the amount of supporting evidence that we need to consider including :

•  Which language(s) you speak

• Whether you are applying with other dependants

If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules, the cost is likely to be at the lower end of this range.

What services are included the work will involve:

• discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make and what other options may be available to you;

• giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.

• where necessary, helping you obtain further evidence (such as medical records and bank statements), including taking statements of any witnesses;

• preparing your application and submitting it on your behalf,

• giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.

* the amount of hours depends on the number of documents, whether they need to be translated, whether anything is missing and how long it will take to obtain the missing documents Disbursements (not included in costs set out above):

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

• Interpreters fees..

• Independent expert reports e.g. medical experts. These are not required in many cases: we will let you know as soon as possible if we consider an expert report is necessary.

If there is an interview and we do attend with you, there will be additional disbursements in respect of our mileage/travel expenses.

Our fee for other immigratiion services

On average, application for citizenship and naturalisation, working visas, student visas, spouse visas, EEA naturalisation as British citizenship takes between 3-5 hours* to complete and our hourly rate is £300.00 per hour. This means that on average costs are between £900.00 and £1,500.00 plus VAT(20%). VAT between £180 - £300. Estimated total between £1,080.00 - £1,800.00

The costs quoted here do not Include:

• Any Home Office fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process.

• Where the Home Office refuse your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal

How long will my application take ?

We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. We will normally be able to submit this type of application within 2 weeks of you instructing us, but we will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this.

Please note the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate based on the facts above. All applications are likely to vary and of course, we can give you a more accurate estimate once we have more information about your specific case.

Our Immigration team

Mr Chun Man Law, a solicitor with more than 15-year experience

Mr Uchechukwu Ahamefuna Enekwa, a solicitor with more than 15-year experience.

Once your matter is assigned to a case handler, we will introduce you and provide their details.

Should you require further information, please feel free to contact our team on 020 375 6988.

Email : info@ksdsolicitors.co.uk

The firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.(SRA No 607402).

VAT Number : 176 0594 88

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