Derbyshire Law Centre Fee Charging structure for Immigration work
What we do
Derbyshire Law Centre offers a free initial advice service by telephone and email to residents of Derbyshire. We may also offer a free service to a wider geographical area, according to particular project funding that is available at any time for those areas. For other casework, where we do not have specific funding, we have to charge for our services.
What we don’t do
We do not hold a legal aid contract and do not offer advice to those seeking asylum and cannot offer appointments under the Legal Aid scheme. If we think that you are eligible for Legal Aid, we will signpost you to local immigration Legal Aid providers. Most non-asylum immigration matters are now out of scope of Legal Aid. We also do not do any work involving immigration detention. We do not generally carry out work involving student or work based visas as this assistance is widely available elsewhere.
We are a registered charity and not for profit organisation and as such our fees are generally lower than the fees you would pay at a private practice. Please note that our fees do not include any fees that are separately payable to the Home Office for an application or court fee, or other disbursements such as courier charges, barrister’s fees or translation costs.
Please note that if we agree to take a case on under a fixed fee and you later decide to withdraw your instructions part way through your case, we will charge you for all work we have carried out at an hourly rate of £126, including VAT.
Fixed Fees table for applications and types of work:
Level 1 Applications: Basic applications within the immigration rules / EEA regulations
£600 plus VAT @ 20% fixed fee to include: All attendances and written and telephone correspondence with the client and relevant 3rd parties; consideration, preparation and submission of application and relevant supporting documents; copies of documents and postage. Total inclusive of VAT - £720.
Level 2 Discretionary leave and complex applications / Out of time applications / dependants included in application.
£750 plus VAT @ 20% fixed fee to include: All attendances and written and telephone correspondence with the client and relevant 3rd parties; consideration, preparation and submission of application and relevant supporting documents; copies of documents and postage. ~Total inclusive of VAT - £900.
Level 2 Appeal work including drafting Notice of Appeal
Fixed fee includes all attendances and written and telephone correspondence with the client and relevant 3rd parties; consideration and advice on grounds of appeal; preparation and submission of the Notice of Appeal if instructed and relevant supporting documents; informing client of the key dates and referral to a Level 3 adviser/solicitor where required; copies of documents and postage.
Where client to lodge Notice of Appeal £360 plus VAT @ 20% (£432).
Where Derbyshire Law Centre to lodge appeal £480 plus VAT @ 20% (£576)
Level 3 Substantive appeals work and representation at Tribunal
£2,000 plus VAT @ 20% fixed fee includes: All attendances and written and telephone correspondence with the client and relevant 3rd parties; consideration, preparation and submission of the appeal bundle to the Tribunal and relevant parties, informing client of the key dates and requesting expert evidence where appropriate; representation before the Tribunal; copies of documents and postage Total including VAT @ 20% - £2,400
Naturalisation applications
£450 plus VAT @ 20% fixed fee includes: All attendances, telephone calls and written correspondence with the client and relevant 3rd parties; consideration, preparation and submission of application and relevant supporting documents; copies of documents and postage. Total including VAT @ 20% - £540
Travel Document / Transfer of Conditions (TOC) / replacement BRC applications
£180 plus VAT @ 20% fixed fee includes: All attendances and written and telephone correspondence with the client and relevant 3rd parties; consideration, preparation and submission of application and relevant supporting documents; copies of documents and postage. Total including VAT @ 20% - £216
Application check service (checking application form and supporting documentation prior to submission by client)
£250 plus VAT @ 20% fixed fee includes: All attendances, written and telephone correspondence with the client; consideration, preparation of advice and report to client on application and relevant supporting documents; copies of documents and postage. Total including VAT @ 20% - £300