Family and private life applications
Some cases do not fit a visa category. They fit a life: children at school here, a partner, a parent who needs you, years of work and friendship. Human rights law (Article 8) protects family and private life, and the Home Office will only listen if the evidence proves it rather than describes it.
Is this you?
Parents of British or settled children. Partners who do not meet the usual rules. People with long residence or strong ties to the UK. People whose removal would cause unjustifiably harsh consequences.
What we do for you
- Identify the strongest basis for your case
- Build evidence from the people and institutions in your life: schools, doctors, employers, community
- Write representations that apply the law to your facts
- Submit, handle the decision, and appeal if needed
What we check before anything is submitted
- Your immigration history and current status
- Relationships and children’s best interests
- Length and quality of residence and integration
- Health and any exceptional circumstances
- Suitability issues
The fee, the timescale and who does the work
Privately £1,400 to £2,800 plus VAT.
Your exact fixed fee is confirmed before you instruct us and agreed in writing before any chargeable work starts. Home Office fees and the health surcharge are paid separately; see the Fees page for the full list.
Our fee covers taking your instructions, assessing eligibility, telling you what evidence is needed and reviewing it, preparing and drafting the application and any representations, submitting it, dealing with Home Office requests for information, and advising you on the decision.
Typical timescale. Usually 6 to 12 months for a decision.
Who handles it. A named, Law Society accredited caseworker runs your matter from the first call to the decision, supervised by a solicitor who signs off the application.
Questions we hear every week
I have no visa; can I still apply?
Often yes, and it may be the route back to lawful status.
Will a refusal mean removal?
A refusal of a human rights claim usually carries a right of appeal.
Does this lead to settlement?
Usually after a longer qualifying period; we explain yours.
Family life cases are won on evidence. We build it.
Start with a consultation.
45 minutes with a solicitor, by Teams or phone, with a written summary afterwards. Not ready yet? A free 5-minute check tells you whether we can help and what it would cost.