Our solicitors are experienced in all aspects of immigration law and can provide a high quality and efficient service to both commercial and individual clients. Our immense knowledge in this field allows us to provide a uniquely tailored service and our solicitors are dedicated to ensure they obtain a successful outcome in each case. Our staff are accredited under the Law Society's Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme to ensure a high benchmark for all of the work they complete.
The diversity in our immigration department allows us to provide advice in a number of languages including but not limited to: Albanian, Arabic, French, Gujrati, Hindi, Kurdish - Sorani, Urdu to name but a few. We believe immigration law is as much about having a sound knowledge of the country of origin as it is about the law in the UK; to this end, our solicitors ensure they regularly update their knowledge and keep abreast of changes in the law.
Please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a consultation regarding your immigration matter. Our solicitors will assess your needs and provide advice on how to proceed with your matter. Once we are instructed as your legal representative, we will ensure you are fully informed and advised at each stage of your matter and will be available to answer any questions you may have.
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In accordance with the SRA Price Transparency Rules, we can confirm that most family based immigration applications will incur a fee of £1250 plus VAT and work / business based visa will be charged at £2000 plus VAT. The fee does not include the payment of the Home Office or NHS fee or the fee for an interpreter if required.
The fee will include an initial consultation where the client is advised of their options and the documents required to submit an application to the Home Office. Our solicitors will then check and prepare all the supportive materials and prepare a cover letter for the application. Further consultations will take place to prepare a statement if required and to complete the application form and finalise the list supportive evidence. If any further correspondence is received from the Home Office, the response is included in the fee up until a decision is received.
If the client's application is refused or they are detained during this process a separate fee would be incurred. This fee is normally in the range of £2000 plus VAT and includes the preparation of the bundle including all supportive statements, instructions to expert and attendance at the hearing. The fee for expert reports is payable separately by the client as is the fee for an interpreter if required.
Some cases may incur an uplift in the fee incurred due to the work load or because specialist advice is required. In such cases the client will be informed from the outset and a detailed breakdown of the work will be provided.
SI Legal Services has been awarded a legal aid contract and can provide free assistance to all individuals who qualify under this scheme. Legal Aid is available in the areas of Asylum law including Fresh Claims and for Domestic Violence applications and includes representation at court at all levels. Our solicitors will be happy to complete an assessment with you to determine whether you qualify for legal aid.
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Shamila Ibrahim has a Master's in international Commercial Litigation and is a qualified solicitor of England and Wales and is also accredited as an Immigration Supervisor under the Law Society. More information