Lawson Hunte Immigration Services

Our Payment Structure and Stage-Based Pricing for Complex Immigration Matters, Appeals, Bail, Deportation and Judicial Review

At Lawson Hunte Immigration Services, we ensure a transparent and straightforward payment structure for all our services. To provide you with clarity and security, we charge for our immigration services in stages. Payment for each stage must be made in advance and in full before any work can progress to the next stage.

• Applications with no overstaying are charged have Fixed Fees  
• Complex applications including appeal matters are charged for in stages.

The stages are clearly set our on this website to help you to see the breakdown. Our contract will outline the work covered by the payment made for that stage. Once the work for the current stage is complete, you will be informed, and the matter will either:  Progress to the next stage, or Conclude if no further action is required.

Looking for quick answers to your immigration-related questions? We offer a 30-minute consultation to help you with any general queries or concerns you may have. Whether you need guidance on your visa options, or just want to understand the process better, your query will be dealt with by Mrs Usatenko  - we are here to assist!

• Format: Virtual meeting via Teams
• Recording: Your consultation will be recorded, and you’ll receive a copy of the recording to keep for future reference.

Booking is simple! Just select a date and time that works for you on our online booking system Click Here . If your consultation runs longer than the 30-minute session, you can easily top-up for additional time.

We’re here to provide clarity and ensure you feel confident about your immigration journey.

Our Areas of Expertise in Complex Immigration Matters

• Spouse & Partner Visa Refusals – Assisting applicants facing refusal due to financial, medical, or family-related grounds.
• Overstaying and illegal entry
•  Medical & Compassionate Grounds Cases – Representing individuals denied leave to remain despite critical medical needs, arguing for discretionary leave based on exceptional circumstances.

Complex Visa Application Stages 

1. Initial Assessment, Merits Evaluation and Instructions
2. Research (If Applicable) 
3. Subject Access Request (If Applicable)
4. Instructing Experts (If Applicable)
5.  Application Preparation
6. Documentation Bundling
7. Submission and Approval Appointment 
8. UKVI Appointment and Uploads

Appeals and Reviews

• First-Tier and Upper Tribunal Appeals – Advocating for clients facing visa refusals, deportation orders, and human rights-based claims.
• Judicial Reviews & Pre-Action Protocol – Challenging unlawful Home Office decisions, particularly in cases involving medical treatment and human rights violations.
• Deprivation and Revocation of Citizenship – Challenging government decisions that threaten individuals’ rights to remain in the UK.
• Asylum and Human Rights Private Cases – Handling complex claims under Articles 3 and 8 of the ECHR, ensuring individuals receive protection from persecution or inhumane treatment.

Appeal, Deportation and Bail Stages 

1. Initial Case Assessment with merits, grounds of appeal and initiating appeal 
2. Preparing Witness Statement for the Appellant 
3. Documenting and Preparing the Appeal Bundle
4. Instructing Expert Evidence (If required), (cost of expert report not included) 
5. Preparing Skeleton Argument, Appeal Brief and Chronology 
6. Instructing your Counsel and liaising with them prehearing and during the hearing (does not include fees to your Counsel/Barrister).
7. Attendance at your Case Management Review 
8. Dealing with Adjournments 
9. Post hearing actions.
10. If unsuccessful, assess further legal options, including appeals to the Upper Tribunal or Judicial Review.

Generalist Immigration Work

Our Generalist Services, led by Natalia Usatenko, provide expert assistance with a broad range of standard immigration applications and visa services, including:

• Spouse & Partner Visas – Helping families and couples navigate the UK immigration system to reunite or remain together.
• Visit Visas – Assisting with short-term visit applications for tourism, business, and family visits.
• British Nationality Registration & Naturalisation – Guiding individuals through the process of obtaining British citizenship.
• Work Visas & Sponsorship Licences – Supporting employers and skilled workers with visa applications and sponsor compliance.

Client Consent and Agreement

Before we begin any work, we require your consent to proceed with each stage of the process. At the beginning of each stage, you will be asked to sign and confirm your agreement to the work to be carried out. This ensures that both parties are aligned, and that you are fully informed about the progress and next steps in your case.

By breaking the process into stages and requiring payment in advance, we ensure that all aspects of your case are handled professionally, efficiently, and with your full consent at every step.

If you have any questions or concerns about the payment structure or the services provided, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

We are committed to providing clear guidance and robust legal representation to maximize your chances of a successful appeal. Let us handle the complexities so you can focus on your future in the UK. Please call to book your service on 01733 911391.