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If your case is straight forward, then there is no need to apply via a lawyer. Read the relevant guidance on UKBA website, and follow the threads on this forum relevant to your case. This will give you enough information to prepare your application for a July submission. You may ask your queries and get forum member their opinion, and also request them to review your application before submission.travelerzee wrote:Hi guys,
I am planning on applying for a tier 1 visa in July, but i dont know if I should use a solicitor or apply on my own.
I was told that the government currently charge a processing fee of £840 and the solicitor i contacted has a representative fee of £960 including VAT.
Has anyone used a solicitor before? Or can you recommend one?
Thank you very much!
travelerzee wrote:thanks for your reply.
yes, the solicitor fee is over and above the cost of the application.
I was told that if you apply via a solicitor, there is less chance of being turned down. Hence i am considering using one.
exactly vitavi I agreeVitavi wrote:I also used a solicitor with my application. He chaged me £1400 because i have 2 dependents. But in overal i am happy with the service. This is mainly for two reasons:
1. Your solicitor can assess your case and tell you whether it would be successful or not. Then he can assess all your documents, check whether eveything is in order and make sure that the application is filled out correctly.
I also thought i would be fine without a solicitor. I filled in form and collected all the documents. However, still decided to consult a solicitor afterwards. After reviwing my form, he found 3 places which were incorrectly filled out, because i misundestood the questions. He also showed me extracts from the guidance to confirm his points. So, i trust him.
2. The HO would be more careful while considering the application submitted by a solicitor. This is because all solicitors are regulated by a required society, and it is unlikely they would be dealing with the case which they think is going to be unsuccessful. There is no 100% guarantee that such the case would be approved though (simply because the applicant didn't disclose vital information to the solicitor, for example), but in overal the success rate through solicitors is much higher.