JMW Solicitors does not offer services related to finding employment in the UK. If you are looking to speak to a solicitor about any legal matters concerning an immigration application, contact us today.
Costs and Service Information
JMW’s specialist immigration team can assist with a wide range of applications and other services. Information about our fees for these services is set out below. To speak to a solicitor about an immigration matter, get in touch by calling us on 0345 872 6666, or fill in our online enquiry form, and we will get back to you.
Prices
Please note that there will be two elements to the prices as set out below:
1. Fees charged by JMW; and
2. Fees payable to third parties.
Please ensure that you consider both parts of the price information.
FEES CHARGED BY JMW
Hourly rates
We usually charge based on the time spent on a matter. Our current hourly rates are as follows (we will let you know if these change during your engagement):
| Level | Hourly Rate | VAT(charged at 20%) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partner | £420 | £84 | £504 | |
| Associate | £310 | £62 | £372 | |
| Solicitor | £285 | £57 | £342 | |
| Paralegal | £250 | £50 | £300 |
Fees charged for applications
Total fees incurred for application preparation will depend on the complexity and urgency of the matter. The following are typical fees (estimates) for straightforward immigration applications that we often assist with – upon receipt of full instructions, we will be able to offer a more accurate fee estimate.
Note that VAT is charged in addition to our legal fees – VAT is not usually charged if an Applicant (who is our client) is applying for entry clearance outside the UK.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Family Member - Appendix FM / Part 8 | £3000-£5000 |
| Private life | £4000-£6000 |
| Adult Dependent Relative | £4000-£6000 |
| First-tier Tribunal appeals | £6000-£12,000 |
| Ancestry | £3000-£5000 |
| Surrogacy | From £5000 |
| Skilled Worker / Global Business Mobility / Temporary Worker | £1750-£2500 |
| Dependant applying at the same time as the main applicant | £900 |
| Settlement – 5 year route to settlement | £2500-£3500 |
| Settlement – 10 year route to settlement / long residence | £3000-5000 |
| EUSS applications | £2500-4000 |
| Global Talent: Stage 1: Endorsement | £2500-5000 |
| Global Talent: Stage 2: Visa application | £2000 - £3500 |
| Innovator Founder: Stage 1: Endorsement | £2500-£5000 |
| Innovator Founder: Stage 2: Visa Application | £2500 - £3500 |
| Student | £2000-3000 |
| Parent of a Child Student | £3000-4000 |
| Graduate | £2000-3000 |
| Naturalisation as a British citizen | £2500-4500 |
| Child registration | £2500-4500 |
| Passport application | £1250-1750 |
| Sponsor Licence Applications – Skilled Worker / GBM | £4250 |
| Sponsor Licence Applications – Expansion Worker | £5995 |
Additional Fees charged by JMW
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Electronic ID Check - Individual | £20 plus VAT |
| Electronic ID Check - Business |
FEES PAYABLE TO THIRD PARTIES (‘DISBURSEMENTS’)
| Description of Disbursement | Fee |
|---|---|
| Disbursements for applications: | |
| Application fee payable to the Home Office | The application fee payable to the Home Office will vary depending on the type of application being submitted. Please see: Home Office immigration and nationality fees, 8 April 2026 - GOV.UK for further information about Home Office application fees. Note that for entry clearance applications, the fee payable to the Home Office is paid in local currency, so the exact amount payable will depend on the currency conversion rate/bank fees. |
| Disbursements for appeals: | |
| Tribunal fees – first tier | Please visit https://www.gov.uk/court-fees-what-they-are for details on these fees. |
| Court of Appeal fees | Please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/court-of-appeal-civil-fees-form-200/civil-appeals-office-fees-from-1-may-2024 for details on these fees. |
Work included and key stages
The precise work and stages involved in an immigration application will vary according to the circumstances. However, we have set out the key stages involved in a typical application:
- Discussing your circumstances in detail and confirming whether this is the most appropriate application for you to make, and what other applications may be available to you.
- Giving you advice about the requirements of the Immigration Rules and whether you meet the criteria.
- If you do not meet the criteria, whether this can be overcome and how.
- Considering the supporting evidence you have provided.
- Where necessary, helping you to 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.
- If the Home Office asks you to attend an interview, we will give you clear advice and discuss the possibility of us attending with you.
- Giving you advice about the outcome of the application and any further steps you need to take.
Services excluded
Our service will not include any of the following:
- Where the Home Office refuses your application, advice, and assistance in relation to any appeal.
Approximate/ average timescales
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Each Home Office visa application has its own processing times; however, these are subject to Home Office delays - we will endeavour to keep you informed as to the status of your visa application.
We will normally aim to review substantive documentation provided within 1-2 weeks of you instructing us.
Factors that could increase costs
In some circumstances, there may be increased fees to pay to account for additional time, work or skill required to meet your instructions. Examples include:
- The length of time that an interpreter needs to spend on your case, if it is complex.
- If independent expert reports are needed to support your case, e.g. medical reports.
- If there is an interview with the Home Office and we attend with you, there will be additional charges to cover our travel expenses.
- If any suitability issues arise.
