Specialist immigration advice is offered across a wide range of matters, including support for corporate clients engaging overseas workers for UK projects and for individuals and families relocating to the UK.
Alice Boyle
+44 (0)7775 902 935
ajb@prospectlaw.co.uk
What are the estimated costs?
We assist with applications for naturalisation or registration under the British Nationality Act 1981, providing clear and tailored advice throughout the process. Our fees are typically charged at an hourly rate of £200–£350, with most applications taking between 3–5 hours to complete. This generally results in total costs ranging from £600 to £1,750, excluding VAT and any disbursements.
The exact cost will depend on the complexity of your case, including factors such as the volume of supporting evidence, language considerations, whether you clearly meet the eligibility requirements, and if the required English language qualifications have already been obtained. Costs may also vary if applications are being made on behalf of children. Where clients are able to provide complete documentation at the outset and meet the relevant criteria, fees are typically at the lower end of the range.
What services are included?
Our service includes a comprehensive assessment of your eligibility for citizenship, including detailed advice on the relevant requirements and whether any gaps can be addressed. We will review your supporting documents, prepare and submit your application on your behalf, and provide guidance on the outcome and any next steps. Where necessary, we may also review your immigration history, including submitting a subject access request to the Home Office, which can delay the application process and require additional time to assess once received.
The time involved will vary depending on the complexity of your case, but typically includes approximately one hour for the initial consultation, one hour for document review, and 1–3 hours for preparing and submitting the application. Please note that our fee estimate does not include advice or representation in the event of a Home Office refusal, including any administrative review or appeal.
How can we help you?
Send us your questions or comments and we’ll do our best to get you the information you need.
Alice Boyle
+44 (0)7775 902 935
ajb@prospectlaw.co.uk
What Our Partners and Peers Say
“My work with Edmund Robb has always been very collaborative and I am always impressed by his ability to grasp the necessary issues and to analyse them robustly and in an imaginative way. Edmund is also very personable and one always has the sense that one can trust his advice.”
Disbursements & Timelines
Disbursements are additional costs payable to third parties and are not included in our fee estimate. These may include interpreters’ fees, typically charged at £15–£30 per hour, with most applications requiring 1–2 hours depending on complexity. You are not required to use an interpreter arranged by us and may instead choose to bring your own. In addition, Home Office application fees are payable directly by you as part of the application process.
We aim to submit your application within 1–2 weeks of receiving full instructions and documentation, although this may vary depending on the circumstances of your case. Processing times are determined by the UK Home Office and cannot be guaranteed. All timeframes and fee estimates provided are indicative, and we will provide a more accurate assessment once we have full details of your individual case.
What are the estimated costs?
Our fees are typically charged at an hourly rate of £200–£350, with most matters taking between 3–10 hours to complete. This results in average total costs of £600–£3,500, excluding VAT and any disbursements. The exact cost will depend on the complexity of your case, including the volume of supporting evidence, any language requirements, whether dependants are included, and the type of application involved.
Where you are able to provide complete documentation at the outset and meet the relevant requirements for a straightforward application, costs are likely to fall at the lower end of this range. A more accurate estimate can be provided once we have full details of your circumstances.
What services are included?
Our service includes a detailed assessment of your circumstances to identify the most appropriate application under the relevant EEA Regulations, along with advice on eligibility and any alternative options available. We will advise on the requirements and whether you meet the criteria, and where you do not, provide guidance on how any gaps may be addressed. This initial advice typically takes 1–3 hours.
We will review your supporting documents (usually 1–5 hours), assist in obtaining further evidence where required—including employment records, bank statements, or witness statements (2–8 hours)—and prepare and submit your application on your behalf (2–8 hours). We will also advise you on the outcome of your application and any next steps. The time required will vary depending on factors such as the volume of documentation, translation needs, and whether additional evidence must be sourced.
Please note that our fee estimate does not include advice or representation in the event of a refusal, including any administrative review or appeal.
Disbursements & Timelines
Disbursements are additional costs payable to third parties and are not included in our fee estimate. These include the relevant Home Office application fees, which are paid directly by you as part of the application process. Interpreter fees typically range from £15–£30 per hour, with most applications requiring 3–5 hours depending on complexity; however, you are free to use your own interpreter if preferred. Where documents are not in English, translation costs will also apply, usually charged at approximately £0.10 per word.
We aim to submit your application within 1–2 weeks of receiving full instructions and documentation, although this may vary depending on the specifics of your case. Processing times are set by the UK Home Office and cannot be guaranteed.
All timeframes and fee estimates are indicative, and we will provide a more accurate assessment once we have full details of your individual circumstances.
What are the estimated costs?
We assist with a wide range of immigration applications for leave to remain under the Immigration Rules, including:
Our fees are typically charged at an hourly rate of £200–£350. On average, these applications take between 3–15 hours to complete, resulting in estimated costs of £600–£5,250, excluding VAT and any disbursements. The exact cost will depend on the complexity of your case, including the volume of supporting evidence, any language requirements, whether dependants are included, and the specific type of application.
Where you are able to provide complete documentation at the outset and meet the relevant requirements for a straightforward application, costs are likely to fall at the lower end of this range.
What’s Included in Our Service
Our service begins with a detailed assessment of your circumstances to identify the most suitable application and any alternative options. We provide clear advice on the relevant Immigration Rules and your eligibility, including how to address any gaps (typically 1–3 hours).
We will review your supporting documents (approximately 1–10 hours), assist in obtaining additional evidence where needed—such as employment records, bank statements or witness statements (1–10 hours)—and prepare and submit your application on your behalf (2–8 hours). We also advise on the outcome of your application and any next steps. Timeframes vary depending on factors such as the volume of documentation, translation requirements, and whether further evidence is required.
What Is Not Included
Our fee estimate does not cover advice or representation in the event of a refusal, including any administrative review or appeal.
Disbursements and Timescales
Disbursements are third-party costs and are not included in our fees. These include Home Office application fees, which are payable directly by you. Interpreter fees typically range from £15–£30 per hour, with most cases requiring 3–15 hours depending on complexity; however, you may use your own interpreter if preferred. Translation of documents may also be required, usually charged at approximately £0.10 per word.
We aim to submit applications within 1–4 weeks of receiving full instructions and documentation. Processing times are determined by the UK Home Office and cannot be guaranteed. All timeframes and fee estimates are indicative, and we will provide a more accurate assessment once we have full details of your case.
