CB Solicitors

FEES & PRICING

Our fees

Transparent consultation fees, hourly rates and fixed immigration fees from CB Solicitors, in line with SRA transparency rules.

Transparent pricing

Know what you will paybefore we begin

Our fees are in line with the SRA Transparency rules, whereby we are required to display our services and pricing information.

The actual costs depend on the circumstances of each case and the level of experience of the caseworker. The pricing below is within the range you can expect. We always provide a transparent breakdown of costs in our letter of engagement.

Initial consultation

£120

£100 + 20% VAT

Payable before your meeting. Consultation fees are non-refundable. We take your instructions, review your papers and advise you on the merits of your case.

Hourly rates

Charged by experience

Fee earners charge at different hourly rates, from £100 + VAT (£120) up to £500 + VAT (£600) depending on experience and location. We record time in ten blocks of six minutes per hour. Rates below are plus VAT.

Employment matters are charged at the hourly rate plus VAT at 20%.

  • Senior Solicitors

    Over 8 years' experience

    £320/hr + VAT

  • Solicitors

    Over 4 years' experience

    £275/hr + VAT

  • Trainee Solicitors & Paralegals

    £150/hr + VAT

  • Legal Executives

    £100/hr + VAT

  • Clerks

    £50/hr + VAT

Immigration fixed fees

Fixed fees for the normal course of procedure

Fees are plus VAT at 20%. Where a case exceeds the normal course of procedure, hourly rates plus VAT may apply.

Judicial Review

£3,500

Spousal visa

£1,500

£850 per dependant

Student visa

£1,200

Sponsorship visa
£850
Visitor's visa
£580
Long-residence application
£1,500
Further Leave to Remain & visa extensions
£1,500
Indefinite / Settlement visa
£1,500
Naturalisation
£1,500
Permission to appeal
£1,500
Upper Tribunal hearing+ £300 for travel outside Birmingham
£1,500
Fee Waiver application
£850
Bail application
£850
Family Reunion
£850
Further Representations
£650
Lost / Replacement BRP
£300
Certificate of Travel
£200
Travel document
£150
Letter requests
£100

How long will it take?

Straightforward applications
About 6 months
Entry clearance
About 30 days
Bail applications
Within 7 days of filing
Permission to appeal
30 days minimum

Judicial Review timing depends on urgency, Home Office responses and Tribunal directions. We keep you updated throughout.

Asylum & human rights

Legal aid is available to qualifying clients

We are contracted with the Legal Aid Agency to provide legal aid for initial asylum claims, fresh claims and appeals to qualifying clients. Where legal aid is not available our fees are fixed plus VAT at 20% in the normal course of procedure.

Check if you qualify

Good to know

  • VAT is charged at 20% on our fees, depending on the service and your residency in the UK. Disbursements may also attract VAT.
  • Disbursements are third-party costs such as court fees and barristers' fees. They are payable in addition to our fees.
  • A fixed fee covers all our work to completion of your matter in the normal course of procedure only.
  • Immigration work includes taking instructions, advising on merits and requirements, considering evidence, preparing and submitting your application, and advising on the outcome.

Questions about our fees? Call 0121 728 3206