Transparency and Value for Your UK Immigration Journey
We believe that expert legal guidance for your UK immigration application should be a clear, predictable, and worthwhile investment in your future, not a source of financial anxiety. Our fee structures are designed with absolute transparency, client partnership, and value at their core.
Our Philosophy on Fees
At Farzad Ghods Legal Services, we see every client as a long-term partner. Your success is our success. Our approach to billing is built on a foundation of open communication and the clear understanding that our value is measured by the successful outcome we help you achieve. We reject the inflexible, “one-size-fits-all” model. Instead, we work with you from the very beginning to ensure you have a complete and transparent picture of the costs involved in your specific case.
Our commitment is to provide you with cost certainty wherever possible, allowing you to plan your future with confidence and peace of mind.
Our Fee Arrangement Options
We offer a clear and straightforward fee structure to suit the different types of immigration applications we handle. The most appropriate model will be discussed and agreed with you in full transparency during your initial consultation.
1. Fixed-Fee Applications (Our Standard Model for Most Cases)
For the vast majority of UK immigration applications, we work on a fixed-fee basis. This is the cornerstone of our commitment to transparency and predictability.
From the moment you instruct us, you will know the exact legal fee for our professional services. This fixed fee provides you with complete cost certainty, allowing you to budget effectively for your future without worrying about hidden charges or escalating hourly rates. We will provide a detailed client care letter outlining the precise scope of work our fee covers, from the initial document review to the final submission of your application.
Our Fixed-Fee Service is perfectly suited for a wide range of applications, including:
- Work & Career Visas:
- Skilled Worker Visa (including for dependants)
- Health and Care Worker Visa
- Visa Extensions and Change of Employment Applications
- Family & Personal Visas:
- Spouse, Partner, and Fiancé(e) Visas
- Parent, Child, and Adult Dependant Relative Visas
- UK Ancestry Visa (including for dependants)
- Study & Graduate Visas:
- Student Visa Applications
- Graduate Visa (Post-Study Work) Applications
- Settlement & Long-Term Routes:
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) / Settlement Applications
- Private Life & Long Residence Applications
- EU Settlement Scheme:
- EUSS Family Permits
- Applications for Pre-Settled and Settled Status
2. Hourly Rate Engagements (For Complex & Evolving Cases)
For a small number of highly complex or unpredictable matters, such as managing a detailed response to a Home Office inquiry, preparing for a complex interview, or handling an intricate appeal, a fixed fee may not be appropriate. In these situations, we work on an hourly rate basis to ensure you only pay for the time your case requires.
Even in these cases, we maintain our commitment to transparency and control:
- Clear Rate Structure: We will agree on a competitive hourly rate for the specialist handling your case at the outset.
- Cost Estimates & Budgets: We will provide you with a detailed estimate of the likely time and costs involved at each stage of the process.
- Capped Fees: Where possible, we can agree on a “fee cap” for specific phases of the work. This means our hourly billing will not exceed a pre-agreed maximum for that stage, giving you an upper limit on costs.
- Detailed & Regular Reporting: You will receive regular, itemised invoices and progress reports, so you always have a clear and current picture of the work being done and the costs incurred.
Understanding the Total Cost of Your Application
It is important to remember that the total cost of your immigration application is made up of three parts:
- Our Professional Legal Fees: This is the fee for our expertise, guidance, and management of your case.
- Home Office Application Fees: These are the mandatory fees charged by the UK government to process your visa application.
- Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) & Other Disbursements: This can include the mandatory IHS, fees for priority processing services, translation costs, or English language test fees.
During your consultation, we will provide you with a comprehensive breakdown of all these potential costs, ensuring you have a full and accurate financial overview of your entire immigration journey from day one.
Let’s Build a Partnership Based on Trust and Value
Your first step is a no-obligation discussion with one of our immigration specialists. We will provide you with a clear, honest assessment of your case and a transparent proposal outlining our fixed legal fee and all other associated costs. There will be no hidden charges and no surprises.
Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation and take the first step towards your UK future with complete financial clarity.