The UK immigration law is constantly changing as the government seeks to tighten border controls. At Francis Solicitors, we keep abreast of these changes to the law in order to provide current and up to date information and advice to our clients. Our track record of a high success rate in immigration applications and appeals is a testimony of our commitment to providing the very best legal services and advice to our clients. Our service starts with initial advice, making the necessary applications and making legal representations at tribunals on behalf of our clients.

We can represent you on the following:

• Extension of Leave and Variation of Leave Applications
• Settlement Applications  
• European National Residence Permits/Residence Documents  
• Long Residence Applications  
• Indefinite Leave to Remain as a victim of Domestic Violence    
• Entry Clearance Appeals    
• British Nationality and Citizenship Applications     
• Applications which fall outside Immigration Rules     
• Humanitarian Protection and Discretionary Leave to Remain    
• Reconsideration Applications    
• Judicial Reviews 

OUR FEES 

Our Immigration Services and Fees are as follows:

• Extension of Leave and Variation of Leave Applications – £1,000.00 plus VAT 
• Settlement Applications – £1,000.00 plus VAT 
• European National Residence Permits/Residence Documents – £1,000.00 plus VAT 
• Long Residence Applications – £1,000.00 plus VAT 
• Indefinite Leave to Remain as a victim of Domestic Violence – £1,000.00 plus VAT   
• Entry Clearance Appeals – £1,500.00 plus VAT  
• British Nationality and Citizenship Applications – £800.00 plus VAT 
• Applications which fall outside Immigration Rules – £1,000.00 plus VAT  
• Humanitarian Protection and Discretionary Leave to Remain – £1,000.00 plus VAT  
• Reconsideration Applications – £1,000.00 plus VAT  
• Judicial Reviews – £2,500.00 plus VAT    

VAT 

VAT will be charged on our fees at the current prevailing rate which at present is 20%. This applies if your usual place of residence is the UK, including if you had leave to remain in the UK but overstayed. If you are not residence in the UK or you entered the country without permission or as an asylum seeker and also do not yet have leave to remain, you are not normally liable to pay VAT. 

Some disbursements attract VAT and others do not. Whether a disbursement attract VAT depends on whether the organization you have to pay is charging VAT, and we will inform you if that is the case.  

STAGES IN THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS

Our fee covers: 

• Taking your detailed instructions
• Completing the Application form with you 
• Preparing representations and submitting your application to the Home Office 
• Making written and oral contacts with the Home Office on the progress of your application 
• Attending to your telephone calls
• Meeting with you in conference in our office 
• Reporting to you on the progress of the application until a decision is made   

DISBURSEMENTS 

These are fees related to your matter but are payable to third parties.  This includes:

• Home Office fees
• Immigration Health Surcharge 
• Interpreter’s/translation fees, if applicable 
• Expert’s report fees, if applicable e.g. medical report fee, Independent Social Worker’s Report fee 
• Counsel’s fees 

WHAT OUR FEES DOES NOT COVER INCLUDE

• Any disbursements, Home Office fees, Immigration Surcharge, Tribunal fees, Barrister’s fees, interpreter’s/translation fees, courier fees. You will pay these (if applicable) directly as part of your application process. 
• Where the Home Office refuses your application, advice and assistance relating to the Appeal 

HOW LONG DOES THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS TAKE?

Some Home Office Applications take at least 8 weeks to process but this cannot be guaranteed. Please read the Home Office current processing times on their website at www.gov.uk  

OUR IMMIGRATION SOLICITORS

• Stephen Asuelime

Stephen obtained his law degree from the University of London in 1986 and went on to qualify as Solicitor in 2001. He was also called to the Nigerian Bar Association in 1987. He has been working in Employment, Personal Injury and Immigration Law since qualifying over 20 years ago. 

Stephen is dedicated to his profession and has a vast experience of dealing with complex cases in employment law. He has successfully adviced and represented individuals and corporate clients in over 1000 cases since qualifying.

• Francis Eigbefoh

Francis is a Director and the Head of the Conveyancing Department at Francis Solicitors Limited.

He graduated in LLB (Hons) degree from the University of London in 1988. He obtained a master’s degree in business law from City of London Polytechnic, which became the London Guildhall University in 1992, which subsequently merged with the University of North London to form the London Metropolitan University in 2002.

Francis then did his Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Westminster in 2004 and qualified as a solicitor in 2006.
Since he qualified as a solicitor, he became a partner at Francis Macfoy Solicitors and then left that practice and formed Francis Solicitors in October 2011.

Francis is a Director and the Head of the Conveyancing Department at Francis Solicitors Limited.

He graduated in LLB (Hons) degree from the University of London in 1988. He obtained a master’s degree in business law from City of London Polytechnic, which became the London Guildhall University in 1992, which subsequently merged with the University of North London to form the London Metropolitan University in 2002.

Francis then did his Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Westminster in 2004 and qualified as a solicitor in 2006.
Since he qualified as a solicitor, he became a partner at Francis Macfoy Solicitors and then left that practice and formed Francis Solicitors in October 2011.

He has a varied range of clients and his specialisms amongst others include Employment, Immigration, Residential and Commercial Conveyancing which he has been undertaking since 2006.