Fee Waivers

At GoldOak Solicitors, we offer specialised legal services tailored to the needs of clients who are unable to pay the Home Office fees.

You may be eligible for a fee waiver if:

you’re a partner, parent or dependant child of someone who has a family visa or has permission to stay in the UK on the basis of their private life
you’ve got ‘Discretionary Leave’ or ‘Leave outside the Immigration Rules’ on human rights grounds where you were refused refugee status or humanitarian protection – check your Biometric Residence Permit to see what you’ve got you’re a partner, parent or dependant child of someone who has a family visa or has permission to stay in the UK on the basis of their private life

you have permission to stay in the UK because you’re a victim of modern slavery or human trafficking

You can apply for a fee waiver if you cannot afford to pay the fee because you:

do not have a place to live in the UK and you cannot afford one
have a place to live but cannot afford essential living costs like food or heating
have a very low income and paying the fee would harm your child’s wellbeing

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Introduction

When you apply for leave to remain (LTR), you need to pay two fees to the Home Office: the Home Office fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).

However, you can apply to the Home Office for a “fee waiver.” If this is granted, you won’t have to pay the Home Office fees and/or the IHS.

The Home Office isn’t allowed to make you pay to make a human rights claim if you can’t afford the fee. The purpose of the fee waiver is to make sure that people who can’t afford the Home Office fee can still apply for leave to remain based on their human rights.

How can we help you?

We cater to a broad range of needs with our services. Our approach is personalised and strategic, designed to meet the unique challenges faced by clients.

Home Office application fees are extremely expensive. If you’re already in the UK and applying for leave to remain, you’ll usually have to pay around £1,258 per person, upfront, to apply – this is a huge amount of money to have to save every 30 months.

However, if you’re in the UK and making an application based on your human rights, but you can’t afford the fee, you might be able to apply for something called a fee waiver.

If it’s granted, you won’t have to pay the Home Office application fee, and/or the Immigration Health Surcharge.

Applying for a fee waiver can seem very complex, so our lawyers have put together an information sheet about who can apply, what evidence you’ll need to provide and how to apply online.

Personalised Consultation: We start with a comprehensive assessment of your individual circumstances to tailor our advice and services to your specific needs.

Document Preparation and Review: We meticulously prepare and review all application documents to ensure they meet the stringent requirements of the UK immigration authorities.
Strategic Immigration Planning: We develop strategic immigration plans that maximise your chances of a successful application under the new regulations.

How do we overcome challenges?

Navigating New Regulations: We keep up-to-date with the latest immigration laws and policies to provide you with informed guidance on how best to proceed under the new rules.

Handling Complex Cases: We specialise in handling complex immigration cases, including those involving prior refusals or complications arising from the changes post-Brexit.

Effective Advocacy: Our experienced lawyers advocate on your behalf in dealings with immigration authorities, ensuring that your case is presented effectively and your rights are protected.

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For more information and to arrange a consultation with us, please get in touch. Alternatively, email our Head of Immigration, Mr Sohail Ibrahim at sohail@goldoaksolicitors.co.uk.

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