Immigration
Clear, careful immigration advice for individuals, families and employers navigating the UK system.
How we help
Clear, careful immigration advice for individuals, families and employers navigating the UK system. Your matter is handled by a solicitor who knows the file, so the person advising you is the person you speak to.
Select any of the areas below to see what that work involves.
Entry clearance and visa applications
Spouse, partner and family visas
Indefinite leave to remain and settlement
British citizenship and naturalisation
Work, business and sponsor licences
Appeals, reviews and judicial review
Asylum and human rights claims
How the process works
Every matter is different, but most follow broadly these stages. We will tell you at the outset which apply to you and roughly how long each takes.
Initial assessment
We look at your circumstances and immigration history and tell you honestly which routes are open to you — and which are not worth pursuing.
Agreeing scope and fee
We confirm in writing what we will do and what it will cost, so there are no surprises later.
Building the evidence
We tell you exactly which documents are needed and review what you provide before anything is submitted.
Preparing and submitting
We draft the application and any supporting representations, then submit it and deal with biometrics and correspondence.
Decision and next steps
We explain the outcome and, if it is a refusal, set out the options — administrative review, appeal, or a fresh application.
What we will need from you
Having these to hand at the first appointment saves time and cost. Do not worry if something is missing — we will tell you how to obtain it.
- Passport and any previous passports
- Current visa, BRP or eVisa details
- Proof of your UK address
- Evidence relevant to the route — relationship, employment, study or sponsorship
- Financial evidence where the route requires it
- English language test certificate or qualifying degree, where required
Fees for this work
Most of this work is done for a fixed fee agreed in writing before we start.
| Visit, student and short-term work visas | from £850 |
| Settlement and leave to remain | from £1,000 |
| Naturalisation (AN) | £950 |
| Appeal — lodging at the First-tier Tribunal | £600 |
| Judicial review | £3,500 |
Disbursements — court, tribunal and Home Office fees, and any experts or interpreters — are payable in addition. See the full fees page for the complete list.
Common questions
Can you guarantee my application will succeed?
Are Home Office fees included in your price?
How long will a decision take?
What happens if I am refused?
The law changes. This page is general information, not advice on your situation. We will advise you on the rules as they stand when you instruct us.
Tell us about your matter.
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info@acsolicitors.org