Applications under Points Based System as a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2)

Type of Application:

• Points Based System as a Skilled Worker (formerly Tier 2), including Indefinite Leave to Remain

Type of Fee:

• Agreed/Fixed Fee

Costs:

• Skilled Worker Entry Clearance Application: From £2000 plus VAT at 20%
• Skilled Worker Indefinite Leave to Remain Application: From £2500 plus VAT at 20%
  
  

Who Will Carry Out the Work?

• Director assisted by a solicitor
• Solicitor/Director assisted by a paralegal
• All work supervised by the Director

Estimated Time:

• On average, 8 hours to complete

The exact number of hours required depends on your specific circumstances, including:

• The amount of supporting evidence needed
• Your language(s)
• Whether you are applying with dependants
• Complexities such as past refusals, criminal convictions, or adverse immigration history

Providing sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meeting the applicable Immigration Rules may result in lower costs.

Services Included:

• Initial consultation to consider options and assess the most appropriate application
• Advising on immigration rules/guidance and required evidence
• Advising on submission methods (priority, premium, standard)
• Assessing and advising on supporting evidence
• Assisting with obtaining further evidence, including engaging with third parties (medical experts, banks, employers)
• Preparing the application with supporting evidence
• Preparing detailed representations with an index and finalising the application
• Submitting the application and providing updates on progress

Exclusions:

• Home Office fees for making the application, which you will pay directly. Find the updated list of Home Office Fees.
• Other expenses such as VAT and disbursements for medical/expert evidence or barristers.
• Advice and assistance with appeals or reconsiderations if your application is refused.

We will notify you promptly and before incurring any such fees if they are applicable.

Timescale to Submit Application:

• Applications typically take six to eight weeks from instruction, depending on the complexity of the applicant’s immigration history. We will inform you as soon as possible if it is likely to take longer.

Timescale for Application Processing:

• We cannot guarantee the Home Office’s processing time. Read the current processing times.

Please note that the estimated hours and fees are based on the provided information. All applications vary, and we can provide a more accurate estimate once we have more details about your specific case.