Profile of the Person with Overall Responsibility for All Cases
Mr Mohtashami is a qualified solicitor with overall responsibility for all matters undertaken by the Firm.
He is also accredited by the Law Society as a Senior Immigration Caseworker and regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) to provide legal advice at Category Level 3 in asylum and protection matters.
He specialises in immigration, asylum, and human rights law and will have primary conduct of most client matters. He has practised immigration, human rights, and asylum law since 2021 and has specialist experience across all stages of immigration matters, including applications and appeals before the Tribunal and the Courts. He established the Firm in December 2023 and continues to practise as a specialist immigration law practitioner, maintaining full conduct and supervisory responsibility for all cases undertaken by the Firm.
Mr Mohtashami is responsible for the overall management and supervision of each case, including agreeing on an appropriate fee structure with clients once an accurate cost estimate can be provided following receipt of initial instructions.
Initial Fixed-Fee Consultation
We offer a no-obligation, fixed-fee consultation with a fully qualified immigration solicitor. The consultation lasts 60 minutes and provides tailored advice tailored to your individual circumstances.
Clients may contact the Firm by telephone, email, or by submitting an enquiry through our website. Initial contact enables us to obtain preliminary information about your immigration history, current issues, and objectives. This helps us assess the nature and complexity of your matter, identify the appropriate level of legal support, and arrange a consultation, either in person or via video conferencing.
At this stage, we also aim to understand your concerns, explain the relevant legal framework, and outline the applicable rules, guidance, and procedures.
All matters will then proceed by way of a fixed-fee consultation at a mutually agreed date and time. This consultation is essential to determine the most appropriate strategy for your case. We will advise on available options, recommend a clear plan of action, and explain the steps required to achieve the desired outcome.
Our Fees, Services and Timescales
Our fee structure is based on a fee range. We do not charge clients on an hourly basis. However, an internal hourly rate is used to calculate estimated and minimum fees, reflecting the work required. Our current internal hourly rate is £100–£150.
VAT
We are not currently VAT-registered and therefore do not charge VAT. If we become VAT-registered in the future, VAT will be chargeable on legal fees where, at the time you instruct us and the work is carried out.
Accordingly, fees for entry clearance applications and asylum or immigration applications for individuals who do not and have not previously had leave to remain in the UK are outside the scope of VAT.
All other applications will be subject to VAT at the prevailing rate. The current VAT rate is 20%.
We will assess VAT applicability at the outset of your matter and notify you of any changes, including where your residency status changes during the conduct of your case.
Fee Ranges
We set out below the fee ranges for some of the most common immigration, asylum, and human rights matters we handle for both individual and corporate clients. If your intended application or appeal is not listed, we will provide a tailored estimate on request.
Our fee ranges reflect the varying complexity of matters. While costs may vary depending on individual circumstances, our objective is to provide transparency and a realistic indication of likely legal costs.
Once we receive your initial instructions, we will provide a more accurate estimate within the applicable fee range. It is our Firm’s policy to confirm a minimum estimated fee at the outset when opening a file, ensuring clarity on anticipated costs from the outset.
All fee estimates are prepared by Mr Mohtashami and reviewed throughout the case to maintain transparency and cost certainty. In only a very small number of matters have we needed to revise fees beyond the initial estimate, and we remain committed to maintaining this high standard of cost predictability.
What Our Fees Include
Our fees cover work relating to:
• Communicating with you by telephone, video conferencing, email, letter, or in person
• Taking instructions and providing legal advice
• Considering and reviewing documents
• Preparing and submitting applications or appeals
• Advising on timescales and outcomes
These fees cover all work required from the commencement of your matter through to the submission of your application or the determination of your appeal by the Tribunal or Court.
What Our Fees Do Not Include
Our fees do not include:
• Home Office or Tribunal/Court application fees
• Immigration Health Surcharge payments
• Third-party costs such as translation services or expert/medical reports
These costs are payable directly by you to the relevant third parties.
Our fees do not include any follow-up or additional work required after the submission or determination of your application or appeal. If further work becomes necessary, we will inform you of any additional costs in advance.
Type of application/appeal
Our fees range depending on the complexity
Excluding VAT Charged at 20% (if applicable – see below for our full explanation on VAT)
Consultation
Consultation appointment (whether by phone, video call using Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp/FaceTime audio call or face-to-face meetings at our office or elsewhere) up to an hour £150
Follow-up consultation appointments, checking applications you may have completed yourself, and further, more detailed discussions regarding your specific matter, as raised in your initial consultation, whether by phone, video call via Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, FaceTime audio call, or face-to-face meeting at our office or elsewhere. £250-£350
Asylum
Asylum applications (to include the entire pre-decision stage, from the moment of making the application to the Home Office to the receipt of the Home Office’s decision following interview) £1500-2500
Asylum Fresh Claim Application £1750-£2500
Applications for further leave to remain following the grant of discretionary leave to remain £1200-£1500
Applications for indefinite leave to remain following completion of 5 years' limited leave to remain as a refugee or on a humanitarian protection basis £600-£800
Refugee Travel Document £250
Refugee Certificate of Travel £250
Visa Applications
General visit visa applications (to include tourist visas) £1000
Applications for leave to enter as a student, (not including any advice and assistance with choice of course of study and/or college/university-
such tasks will engage additional costs and depend on the client's specific requirements) £1200-£1500
Extension £1200
Switching £1500
Family & Partners (Spouses, Partners, & Children)
Entry Clearance £1200-£1500
Extension £1200-£1500
Indefinite Leave / Settlement £1200-£1500
Applications under the category of adult dependent relative
Entry Clearance £3500-£5000
Extension £2000
Indefinite Leave / Settlement £1500
Applications Outside the Rules on Human Rights Applications (to include in-country human rights £2000
applications outside of the rules, etc.)
Long Residence
Indefinite Leave - 10 Years Long Residence £2000
Extension of Stay - 10 Years Long Residence £2000
Overstayers
Initial Application - Family/Private Life Grounds - 20 Years Long Residence £2000
Extension Application - Family/Private Life Grounds £2000
Indefinite Leave / Settlement £2000
Settlement as a Victim of Domestic Violence
Settlement as a Victim of Domestic Violence £2500
Appeals and Administrative Review
Administrative Review applications (including both entry clearance and in-country applications) £1000-£1500
Asylum appeals before the First-Tier Tribunal £2000-£3000
Applications for permission to the First-tier Tribunal to appeal to the Upper Tribunal following dismissal of the appeal by the First-Tier Tribunal £500-£600
Applications for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal following dismissal of the appeal by the First-Tier Tribunal and rejection of permission by the First-Tier Tribunal £600
Representation of appeals before the Upper Tribunal following the grant of permission to appeal £1200-2500
Appeal remitted to FTT for re-hearing £2000-£3000
Bail Application
Applications for bail before the First-Tier Tribunal £1000-£1200
Visit to Clients in Detention/Prison £1000
Attend the court for the bail application hearing £1000
Deportation
Representations in response to the Home Office’s intention to issue a deportation order, revocation/curtailment of a refugee status or revocation of indefinite leave to remain, etc. £1200-£2000
Deportation appeals on human rights and/or asylum grounds
Judicial Review applications (including compliance with Pre-Action Protocol, drafting grounds, compliance with the Directions, including preparation of bundles, etc.) £1800-£3000
British Citizenship
British citizenship (including naturalisation or registration) applications £1000
Registration - Adult £1000
Registration - Child £1000
Renunciation of British citizenship £2000
UK Passport £250
UK Passport Renewal £250
Others
Subject Access Request (SAR) £250
UKVI Account Creation & e-Visa £150
Certification of Documents £20
£20first page and £5 per page thereafter
Affidavit, Statutory Declaration or Change of Name Deed £200
PLEASE NOTE: Our fee range is calculated to include factors that increase costs, such as complex business structures, prior immigration history, and the number of dependent family members.
Guidance on Fee Ranges
Please note that the fee ranges set out above are provided for guidance only and are based on our general experience of the anticipated level of work involved in each category of matter.
The lower end of each range reflects our usual fees for straightforward matters. The upper end applies where a case involves additional complexity, issues, or work beyond the norm.
Before any substantive work begins, we will provide you with a specific fee estimate tailored to the particular circumstances of your case. This estimate will provide clarity on the anticipated legal costs for your matter.
Potential Additional Costs
While our fee ranges and initial estimates are intended to provide a realistic indication of likely costs, immigration and asylum matters can sometimes involve unforeseen issues, developments, or complexities that require additional work.
We will make reasonable efforts to keep our fees within the estimated range. However, if it becomes apparent that further work is required and additional costs are likely to be incurred, we will notify you as soon as reasonably practicable and provide updated cost information before proceeding with that work.
Further Guidance on What Our Fees Include
Immigration law is highly fact-specific, and the level of work required varies significantly from case to case. As a result, it is not possible to generalise precisely what work will be involved in every matter. However, in most cases, our fees will include:
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Advising you on the relevant Immigration Rules and whether you meet the applicable criteria
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Taking detailed instructions and discussing your circumstances to confirm whether your intended application is appropriate and whether alternative options are available
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Advising on whether any unmet criteria can be addressed and how
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Reviewing and considering the supporting evidence provided
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Where necessary, assisting you in obtaining further evidence (such as medical records or bank statements), including taking witness statements
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Preparing and submitting your application on your behalf
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Advising you in relation to a Home Office interview, if required, and discussing attendance where appropriate
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Advising you on the outcome of the application and any further steps required
Disbursements and Application Fees (Not Included)
Disbursements are third-party costs payable in connection with your matter. They may include, for example, visa application fees, interpreter or translation costs, and expert or medical reports.
Where appropriate, we can arrange payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smooth process. Alternatively, you may pay such costs directly. We will discuss both options with you regarding disbursements.
Our fees do not include Home Office application fees or Immigration Health Surcharge payments. These must be paid directly to the Home Office as part of the application process. You will be advised of the relevant fees for your application at the outset of your matter and directed to the relevant pages of the Home Office website for further information.
Common Disbursements
Typical disbursements in immigration matters may include:
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Medical reports: Approximately £80 for a basic GP letter, up to £1,500 or more for detailed specialist reports
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Country expert reports: Approximately £1,000–£1,500, depending on the expert and issues involved
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Interpreter/translation services: Approximately £30–£50 per page for certified translations
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We do not generally require interpreters for client meetings, as Mr Mohtashami speaks the languages of most of our clients. Where a specific language requirement arises, we will obtain and provide a quotation in advance.
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Appeal fees: Currently £140 for an in-person appeal hearing
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Counsel’s fees
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Courier and postage charges
Key Stages and Timescales
Most immigration matters progress through three key stages:
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Preparation stage
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Application or representation stage
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Post-decision stage
If your application is successful, we will advise you on your rights and entitlements. If your application is refused, we will advise you on the consequences of the decision and any available appeal rights or other remedies.
Timescales
We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process an application. While published processing times are available on the Home Office website, compliance with those timescales can be unpredictable.
We do, however, ensure that all applications are prepared and submitted promptly and in full compliance with any applicable statutory or procedural time limits under the Immigration Rules or relevant legislation.