It is clear that the new Government has no intention of reducing application fees for the applicant. It is bound to see more increase in fee waiver applications in connection with the applications made for immigration purposes. The Home Office has increased the application fee without any notice from £1048 to £1258. 

The increase in fee will affect the applicants who are on any family visa categories, like the partner and parent routes for 10 years or 5 years. The other applicants submitting an application on the basis of private life or Human Rights will also be affected by this fee increase. The increase in fee also impacts the people who making an initial application or an extension for discretionary leave to remain or leave outside the Rules. 

An application to the UK will now cost £1258 + £2587.50 Immigration Health Charge which is £3845.50. The UK Immigration Applications are now considered the most expensive applications and even after paying this much money some applicant's see poor decisions on their application and no replies or even longer waiting times. 

Such high costs also make it difficult for people to seek proper legal advise and often it is seen that they are refused due to simple error on the application or evidence and it takes further fees to resolve the issue. 

It is strongly advised that you should always seek consultation from an immigration adviser or contact our team of lawyers on 02034111261