Our typical immigration employment law support fees  

Below are the most common services we provide for our clients. We offer various fee options, including hourly rates, fixed fees, and per-person costs for training sessions. Below are examples of typical fees, but if you need further information, please contact us for a quote specific to your needs.

General advice on recruiting foreign workers

We can advise on:

• Visa options and which route is most appropriate
• How to apply for a sponsor licence for Skilled Worker, Global Mobility Visa, Scale up Worker, and Minister of Religion routes
• Preparing sponsor licence applications, supporting letters, and supporting evidence
• Using the Sponsor Management System
• Extending visas
• Pre-licence compliance audits

Typical fees are based on an hourly rate of £350 plus VAT.

Business visitors

We can assist with:

• Advising whether visit visa is appropriate for the planned trip
• Drafting letters of support from employing company and host company
• Advising on off shore workers

Typical fees are based on an hourly rate of £350 plus VAT.

Full sponsor licence support

We provide a full service to help businesses obtain a sponsor licence which includes:

• Selecting the correct licence to apply for
• Completing the online application form
• Advising on the evidence required for the application
• Drafting the supporting letter
• Advising on audit questions to ensure you are up to date and in the best position to obtain a licence
• Advising on how to request and assign a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
• Answering ad hoc questions throughout the process, including those from the individual and their visa application
• Advising on reporting and record-keeping duties

This support is charged as a fixed fee of £3,500 plus VAT for the initial licence application and first person recruited via sponsorship. Thereafter, further support is charged at an hourly rate of £350 plus VAT, or we can provide a quote for a retained service.

Right to work advice

We can provide the following services:

• Paid right to work virtual training
  • 90-minute session
  • Up to 20 attendees
  • Covers how to carry out checks, keep records, and manage tricky areas such as where leave has expired or a check was incorrect in the first place
  • Opportunity for questions throughout the session

Fees for training range from £1,000 and £2,000 plus VAT, based on scale depending on the number of attendees.

• Right to work audits
  • Work with person responsible for RTW compliance
  • Check the process
  • Advise on how to rectify issues
  • Advise on how to remain compliant

Fees for audits are based on an hourly rate of £350 plus VAT, depending on the number of files to be checked. 

• Advice on difficult right to work enquiries
  • Provide specialist employment advice, incorporating knowledge of both the immigration system and employment law aspects
  • Guidance on potential dismissal processes

Fees for right to work advice are based on an hourly rate of £350 plus VAT, but may also be incorporated into a retainer agreement.

Likely disbursements

Additional costs will include Home Office fees for applications (details can be found here) and may include fees for the applicant such as language tests and TB test fees. Typically, these costs are paid directly by you, and the firm does not incur them on your behalf.

Likely timescales

We will work with you to establish a practical timescale for completing the work, aligning with your plans and Home Office processing times. Typically, a sponsor licence application can be prepared and submitted within 2-4 weeks, and the Home Office processing time is approximately 8 weeks. A priority service may be available for an additional fee.

Current Home Office processing times for visa applications are available here (outside the UK) and here (inside the UK).

Who you will be working with

Charlotte Ashton, Associate Director and Head of Immigration will be responsible for your work. Occasional support may be provided by one of an external firm to cover annual leave or capacity issues.

If you would like more information or wish to discuss your specific requirements, please click here to get in touch.