Entry Clearance UK Visa Applications

An entry clearance is the procedure used by the UKVI and their officials, known as Entry Clearance Officers (ECOs) at British missions overseas to check and assess an application, from visa countries before issuing the necessary visa/entry clearance in the category within which the application is made to come to the UK. Please see our list of services we provide.

Applications for entry into the United Kingdom (UK) are normally commenced from abroad at an Embassy or High commission referred to as British Missions. Presently most applications are done online using the appropriate application forms in the category of application via the United Kingdom Visa and Immigration (UKVI) website and applicants may be expected to submit their biometric applications at a participation British post abroad.

There are some countries whose nationals are allowed to come to the UK to visit for a period of six months without the need for entry clearance requirements. The United States of America (USA) and some European countries, especially those from the European Union are examples.

So need legal help and assistance with your UK visa entry clearance application from outside the UK contact us at info@orwillosolicitors.com or call us on 02081096559, and our specialist lawyers in UK Immigration, nationality and human rights law, who pride themselves in their work with wealth of knowledge and extensive experience, are not only capable of providing you with quality and competent professional immigration advice and assistance but making sure applicants get successful applications, then get in touch for a fast, reliable and competent advice and assistance.

Please see the table below on some of the common UK Visa Entry Clearance applications from outside the UK for which our solicitors in the UK can advise and assist on a fixed /agreed fee basis for our immigration services:

1. Fiancé (e) Visa UK     2. Spouse Visa Entry Clearance For UK     3. Proposed Civil Partner Visa UK     4. Civil Partner and or Same Sex Partner     5. Parent of A British or Settled Child     6. Entry Clearance as Child of A Person Who has Leave As Partner or Parent     7. Entry Clearance – Family Reunion     8. UK Visitor Visa Entry Clearance     9. UK Ancestry     10. Business visitors

Timescale to prepare and submit application: Applications from instructions take up to 1 – 3 months on average depending on complexity of applicant's immigration history. Some applications can be prepared for shorted periods. We will let you know at the earliest opportunity if it is likely to take longer than this. 


Timescale on return of application submitted: We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Read the current processing times.

Average Cost

Our Cost for Entry Clearance is £1500.00 - £2000.00, Plus VAT. VAT Registration Number 483718753.

What is not included in the Cost

1. Any Home Office Fees for making the application. You will pay this to the Home Office directly as part of the application process. Find updated list of Home Office Fees
2. Other expenses where applicable such as VAT, Disbursements for medical/expert evidence / barristers
3. Where the Home Office ref use your application, advice and assistance in relation to any appeal and reconsideration

Please be advised that we would let you know at the earliest opportunity and before any such fees are incurred by yourself, if any of these are applicable.

What We do in Entry Clearance Applications

 

1. In the initial attendance we would assess your eligibility for entry clearance in a category and advise you on your options
2. We would advise on requirements of the immigration rules /guidance and specified evidence base on your circumstances
3. We would advise on method of submission priority. premium standard servicing
4. We would assess any supporting evidence and advising on the same
5. We may assist with obtaining further evidence including, engaging with 3rd parties for medical experts/ banks/employers/voluntary organisations/ Police (with permission)
6. We Prepare the application with supporting evidence
7. Preparing detailed representations with index and finalising application submission.
8. Prepare any further submission/ providing updates on progress
9. We would advise on outcome of application /implications of status/application and next steps
10. Prepare a client care letter advising you on the relevant law, application process, likely timeframe, and possible outcomes
11. Upload all supporting documents to the relevant visa application portal, such as TLScontact
12. Arrange an appointment for biometric enrolment and passport submission at the visa application centre

Who Does The Work

Director/Solicitor

Solicitor/Paralegal

Mr M. Sourbah is a qualified duty solicitor and an Immigration lawyer, admitted as a solicitor of the supreme courts of England and Wales in February 2008. He is director of Orwillo solicitors. He specialises in Crime and Immigration laws and practice and was accredited on the Law society scheme Immigration and Asylum accreditation scheme and is currently an accredited criminal duty solicitor. He would be carrying out most of the work.

From time to time, he may be assisted by colleagues or other members of staff. Where he is unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances or capacity, the services of outside agencies like barristers’ chambers experts, or colleagues in another solicitor’s firm may be offered. Where this is the case and they charge VAT for their work, that may be claimed on an invoice and the defendant is expected to pay.

VAT Statement

Value Added Tax (VAT) is added onto prices in the UK for provision of services. Currently the percentage or the financial amount of VAT payable is 20% of the total cost of a transaction. The Firm is registered for VAT under registration number 483718753 and may charge 20% on top of the fee charged for the provision of our services.

Some of the fees or disbursements of the agents we work with may also attract VAT. For example, experts, barristers and interpreters’ fees may include 20% VAT in their invoices which is passed on to the client to pay.

Disbursements

Disbursements are charges payable in addition to our fees, normally to a third party. They can include fees payable to the Court, Barristers and other experts such as medical experts who may be required to provide evidence in your case, Home Office Administrative fees, Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), interpreters’ fees, etcetera. The amount charged for the disbursements depends upon different variables as well as the expert attendance at Court if applicable.

Barrister’s fees are from £500.00 plus VAT depending on the type and complexity of the hearing. Experts’ costs can be from £1,200.00 plus VAT depending on the type and complexity of the case. Home Office Administrative fee depends on the category of the application and IHS may be calculated on the number of years leave applied for and granted. Interpreters’ fees may also be charged at hourly rate.

All additional costs / disbursements where applicable will be discussed with you in advance of instruction.

The Agreed fixed fee is for the entirety of our work leading to a decision.