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Our Fees

At SSR Solicitors, transparency and openness regarding our fees are paramount. We believe in providing our clients with clear and realistic pricing information to help them make informed decisions about their legal matters. Access to justice is fundamental to our ethos, and we are dedicated to working closely with our clients to achieve positive outcomes.

SSR Solicitors are regulated by The Solicitors Regulation Authority and they require that we provide all clients and prospective clients with certain information relating to aspects of this firm’s fees and immigration practice.

To facilitate this, we offer a complimentary consultation with our experienced solicitors over the phone. During these initial consultations, we endeavour to provide you with an estimate of the costs associated with your case. However, depending on the complexity of your situation, we may require additional information before offering a comprehensive price quotation. We understand that each client’s needs are unique, which is why we offer a range of flexible funding options to suit different circumstances.

No Win – No Fee:

Our primary fee structure at SSR Solicitors is the No Win – No Fee arrangement. This means that you only pay legal fees if your case is successful. We believe this approach aligns our interests with yours, ensuring that we are fully committed to securing a favourable outcome for your case. We handle the financial risk so that you can focus on seeking justice.

Fixed Fee:

In addition to our No Win – No Fee option, we also offer fixed fee arrangements. With fixed fees, you are provided with a clear understanding of the costs involved upfront, allowing for better financial planning and transparency throughout the legal process. Our fixed fee model provides a fast and professional service, with no hidden charges. Any substantial changes in circumstances that require additional work will be communicated to you in advance.

Third Party Funding Arrangements: In limited circumstances, your case may be funded by a third party in exchange for an agreed share of sums recovered.

Immigration Fees:

The information that is required is in relation to the fees and disbursements we charge, what is involved in the work, how long it will take and who will be responsible for handling the work and how are they supervised.

Our immigration team, led by our experienced solicitor Kausar Choudhry, handles a wide range of immigration matters. Below is a list of common immigration services we provide along with their associated fees. The figures below are estimates, price varies in cases with particular complexities, urgency, importance, implications and location of the matter at hand.  It will also depend upon the amount of supporting evidence to be considered, the languages you speak and whether the applications include dependents. In the event that any unexpected complications arise that have an impact on our fees, we would immediately inform you.

Please note that these fees are calculated based on an average hourly rate of £270. The actual number of hours required for each case may vary depending on various factors. Please note, these fees are for guidance purposes only. The final costs that you will be charged depend upon factors such as the complexity of the matter, whether you have any previous convictions and of course the merits of the case. These can also be arranged on a fixed fee basis. Please contact us with your inquiry so we can provide you with a more accurate fixed fee or hourly quote for your circumstances.

For services not listed above, please contact our immigration team for a personalized quote tailored to your specific circumstances.

Disbursements:

The above fee table do not encompass disbursement, which represents expenses or fees associated with your case and are payable to third parties, such as Home office fees. You can pay these disbursements directly or we can manage these on your behalf provided you have deposited sufficient funds in our account.

Home office fees can vary depending on the type of application and visa duration. Appointment costs will fluctuate based on factors like location and method of application submission as well as whether you opt for a priority service.

In addition to the Home office fees, appointment costs, Immigration Health Surcharge fees and potential translation expenses, applicant may incur other charges such as Criminal Record Check, Evidence of English proficiency, TB test, Life in the UK test, DNA test etc. Please note this is not an exhaustive list and these costs are not applicable to all applicants.

In relation to interpreters fees in particular, these are difficult to estimate, can very quickly mount up and can easily form a significant proportion of the overall cost to you. For this reason, we will asses your requirement for an interpreter at the outset and try and provide you with an estimate based upon your specific need. We cannot therefore give you anything other then an hourly rate range – since the costs will also depend upon the language required and the availability of Interpreters in this locality.

If you have someone who can interpret for you, then you may wish to use those persons which is perfectly acceptable to us provided they are competent to undertake the interpretation for you.

Interpreter fees tend to cost between £20-£30 per hour and an average application will require in the region of 4-6 hours of the interpreters time.

Medical experts are not usually required, but if they are, we will inform you if such an expert report is necessary.

Additionally, there may be extra disbursements for our mileage and travel expenses if we need to attend any interviews or similar meetings with you.

Please note that the figures included do not include any application fees charged by the Home Office since all such fees are paid directly by you. Where the Home Office refuses an application, please be aware that advise and assistance in relation to any appeal is not covered by the fee quoted here.

Home office Fees can be viewed on their website through following link:
UK visa fees – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Any Health charge fees can be viewed on following link:
Pay for UK healthcare as part of your immigration application: How much you have to pay – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Services Included in our Fees:

The nature of the work we undertake depends on the specific matter and its complexity. However, it typically involves the following:

Initial Consultation
We will engage in a thorough discussion with you, taking your initial instructions and delving into the particulars of your circumstances. We will then confirm whether the chosen application is the most suitable one and explore any alternative options that may be available to you. (1 hour)

Legal Advice
We will offer counsel regarding the requirements specified in the relevant immigration rules and assess how you presently meet these criteria or how you can potentially meet them in the future. In the event that you do not meet certain criteria, we will discus with you whether this can be overcome and how (5-7 hours)

Documentation Guidance
We will provide detailed guidance on the evidence required to support your application, along with a clear outline of the application process. (1-2 hours)

Document Drafting
If necessary, we will assist in the preparation of the application form and help in the drafting of any required documentation. (3 hours)

Additional Evidence
In cases where it’s necessary, we will aid in obtaining supplementary evidence, such as bank statements, medical records and any witness statements to strengthen your application. (6-11 hours)

Submission Preparation
We will prepare your application for submission, which includes the crucial step of booking an appointment for the submission of your biometrics and application bundle. (2 hours)

Letter of Representations
We will draft a comprehensive letter of representations that outlines in detail how you meet the necessary requirements. (2 hours)

Application Guidance
You will receive guidance and instructions concerning the submission of your application, as well as assistance in preparing for an interview, if one is required. (1-6 hours)

Outcome and Compliance
Following the application process, we will provide advice regarding the outcome of your application and offer instructions on how to comply with your immigration conditions and guidance on any further steps you need to take. (2 hours)

Please note that the specific tasks undertaken may vary based on the unique circumstances of each case and the type of application being pursued. Additionally, the number 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.

For Appeal proceedings

When discussing any refusal letter, we will assess if there are merits in appealing the decision. We will advise you about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and determine whether the Home Office has made a decision based on these rules.

We will carefully review any supporting evidence you have provided. This process typically takes between 6 and 11 hours. If an appeal is warranted, we will prepare the Grounds of Appeal, which usually requires 1 to 2 hours. Additionally, we will handle the preparation of the Court Bundle, which generally takes about 3 hours.

If necessary, we will assist you in obtaining further evidence, such as medical records and DNA reports, and will take statements from any witnesses.

Should you be required to attend a hearing, we will provide clear advice at the appropriate time and offer advocacy at the hearing. This could involve between 3 and 6 hours of work.

Timescales
It is not possible to provide estimate time for conclusion of your case, as there are a number of factors involved e.g Home Office processing time, which can be found under following link : About our services – UK Visas and Immigration – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

However, we normally take around 1-4 weeks to submit your application from your instruction date, provided all documents are presented to us from the outset. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this. The time taken to prepare your application will depend on the complexity of your case and how quickly we receive the required supporting evidence from you.

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.

The timescale taken to process an immigration appeal can vary, in-country appeals are ordinarily heard within 3 to 6 months, overseas immigration appeals are ordinarily heard between 12 to 18 months.

From time to time, other team members may work on your matter. Regardless of who works on your matter, they will be supervised by Kausar Choudhry, the Principal Solicitor and Head of the Immigration Department at the firm.

Services Not Included in our Fees:

Please note, that our costs do not include the following:

You will pay Home Office fees for making the application directly to the Home Office as part of the application process. Court fees for making the application must also be paid directly to the Home Office. If the Home Office refuses your application, we will provide advice and assistance in relation to any appeal. In the case of appeal hearings, you may choose any external counsel, whose costs will typically range from £350.00 to £1,500.00, depending on the experience and availability of the counsel involved.