Our Fees

Immigration

Our Prices

Below is a guide to our prices for immigration work, which we mainly undertake on behalf of members of the public. We also handle asylum applications and provide immigration services to businesses (business services are not included in this guide).

Fee Structure

Depending on the application type and your circumstances, we may offer a fixed fee or an hourly-rated quotation.

• Fixed fee — agreed in advance and not dependent on outcome.
• Hourly rate — based on the seniority and expertise of the fee earner.
• Disbursements — third-party costs payable in addition to our fees.

Fixed Fees

A fixed fee is an agreed amount that will not be varied up or down and is not dependent on the success of the application. Disbursements and expenses are payable in addition. If you withdraw instructions before submission, we will issue an itemised bill (based on the work completed at hourly rates) and refund any balance due within 7 working days.

Service & Starting From Prices

The above fees include taking instructions, completing your application and submitting it to the Home Office. Decision times vary and are set by the Home Office. Fees do not include any further work after a decision; we will agree additional fees if further work is required.

Consultations

Consultations are charged between £150 and £350 depending on the seniority of the adviser, the urgency of the appointment, and the complexity of the issue. The fee is confirmed before the appointment is booked.

To book a consultation, contact us by telephone, email, or through the appointment form on this website. We will ask for a short summary of your matter and any key documents so the appropriate adviser can be allocated. Consultations can be arranged in person, by telephone, or by video call, subject to availability.

Key Stages

Stages vary with complexity and your instructions. A typical application may include:

• Initial consultation; advice on prospects and the appropriate route.
• Initial document pack and tailored checklist for evidence.
• Completion and filing of application forms.
• Preparation and submission of legal representations.
• Correspondence with the Home Office/Tribunal.
• Receiving the decision.
• Post-decision options (appeal, Administrative Review, reconsideration or judicial review) — additional fees agreed at that stage.

Hourly Rates

Alternatively, we work on hourly rates. Rates vary by the seniority and expertise of the person performing the work.

• We give an initial time estimate and associated cost where possible.
• We provide updated cost information at appropriate stages.
• We record and charge time in 6-minute increments.

Factors that Could Affect the Overall Cost of Your Case

Factors that may impact the cost of your case include:

• Unexpected circumstances in your immigration history, personal circumstances, or financial status, which we were not aware of at the outset;
• Delays in obtaining requested information;
• Inaccurate, out of date, inadequate, or untranslated information provided;
• Short deadlines;
• The complexity of the application.

If the application is more complex, it may attract higher fees. In such cases, we will advise you accordingly.

Factors that Could Decrease the Overall Cost of Your Case

The following factors may decrease the overall cost of your case:

• If we have worked on your behalf before and your immigration history is familiar to us,
• If we handle multiple applications for the same organisation or family,
• If you are able to provide sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meet the applicable Immigration Rules.

VAT

Lexington Ashworth Solicitors is not currently VAT registered. We do not currently charge VAT on our professional fees. If our VAT status changes, we will confirm the applicable VAT position clearly before you instruct us or before any affected work is carried out.

These fees represent our professional fees; in other words, this is the amount that we will charge for the legal work that our firm will undertake in your case. Third-party disbursements may have their own VAT treatment, which we will confirm where applicable.

Disbursements / What is not included in the fees?

Any costs which we may incur on your behalf are called disbursements and are not included in our professional fees. These can include, but are not limited to, the following:

Representative Attendance Fee

There may be an additional charge of £500 (plus VAT) for our representative to attend with you to the Home Office’s interview or appointment if you request to do so.

Home Office Fees

We strongly advise applicants to refer to the official UK government website for the most up-to-date information regarding UK visa fees, as they are updated regularly, whether they are applying from inside the UK or outside the UK. This ensures you have the latest and most accurate details regarding the fees applicable for your specific visa category.

The link to access Home Office fees for applications submitted inside and outside the UK is as follows: Home Office immigration and nationality fees: 8 April 2026 – GOV.UK

Timescales

Upon receiving your instructions, we typically aim to prepare and submit your UK visa and immigration applications within a timeframe of 2–4 weeks, given that you have provided us with all the supporting documentation. However, we will promptly inform you if circumstances indicate that it may take longer than this estimated period. The actual duration required to prepare your application is contingent upon the complexity of your case and the timely provision of the necessary supporting evidence from your end.

Visa Decision Waiting Times

Typically, you can expect to receive a decision on your visa within a timeframe of 3–12 weeks after submitting your application and attending your biometric appointment at a visa service centre.

It is important to note that we cannot guarantee the exact processing time taken by the Home Office to evaluate your application. The duration of UK visa application processing varies based on factors such as the type of visa being applied for, your location, and the type of service selected.

We strongly advise applicants to refer to the official UK government website for the most up-to-date information regarding UK visa application processing times, whether they are applying from inside the UK or outside the UK. This ensures you have the latest and most accurate details regarding the processing timeline for your specific visa category.

Home Office Timeframes

Please click on the following link for timeframes of applications submitted inside the UK:
Visa processing times: applications inside the UK – GOV.UK

Immigration Team

Our team of qualified immigration solicitors, advisors and fee earners, supported by competent staff, will handle your case under the supervision of Mr. Javaid Iqbal Wattoo, Compliance Partner at Lexington Ashworth Solicitors. You can be assured that experienced professionals will handle your case with the necessary expertise.

Manchester Team