How to challenge UK Visa refusal?

We can guide you regarding how to challenge a UK visa refusal, including appeal rights, administrative review, and reconsideration options. Understand the process and key steps to increase your chances of success.

Appeal against a visa or immigration decision

You can appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) if the Home Office has decided to:

• refuse your protection claim (also known as ‘asylum claim’ or ‘humanitarian protection’)
• revoke your protection status
• refuse your human rights claim
• refuse you a residence document or deport you under the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016
• revoke your British citizenship
• refuse or revoke your status, vary the length or condition of your stay, or deport you under the EU Settlement Scheme
• refuse or revoke your travel permit or family permit under the EU Settlement Scheme or restrict your rights to enter or leave the UK under those permits
• refuse or revoke your permit, or deport you if you’re a frontier worker
• refuse or revoke your leave, or deport you if you’re an S2 healthcare visitor

The tribunal is independent of government. A judge will listen to both sides of the argument before making a decision.

If you do not have the right to appeal, you might be able to ask the Home Office for an administrative review.

How to appeal a uK Visa refusal?

How to challenge UK visa refusal depends on whether you’re applying for yourself or if you’re a legal professional appealing on behalf of a client. Our immigration solicitors can help you to appeal against a UK visa refusal from within the UK and outside the UK as well.

Applying again to the EU Settlement Scheme

The deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021 for most people. You can still apply if either:

• you have a later deadline – for example, you’re joining a family member in the UK who was living in the UK by 31 December 2020
• you have ‘reasonable grounds’ for being unable to apply by 30 June 2021 – for example, you had an illness or were the victim of domestic abuse

Appeal from within the UK

You can only appeal to the tribunal if you have the legal right to appeal – you’ll usually be told if you do in your decision letter. Your decision letter will usually tell you if you can apply for an administrative review if you do not have the right to appeal. You can arrange an appointment with our appeal lawyers to find out how to challenge UK visa refusal from outside the UK.

You have 14 days to appeal from the date the decision was sent.

If you apply after the deadline, you must explain why – the tribunal will decide if it can still hear your appeal.

You can appeal later if your administrative review was unsuccessful for an EU Settlement Scheme, frontier worker or S2 healthcare visitor application. Your administrative review decision will tell you how to appeal.

Appeal an immigration or asylum decision online

If you’re appealing for yourself, use the online service to:

• submit an appeal
• add documents in support of your application
• ask for a hearing
• get a decision on your appeal

You’ll need to create an account. You’ll also need:

• your Home Office reference number – you can find this on your decision letter
• any documents that will support your application
• an email address or mobile phone number

Appeal from outside the UK

You can only appeal to the tribunal if you have the legal right to appeal – you’ll usually be told if you do in your decision letter. Ask a question from our appeal lawyers to find out how to challenge UK visa refusal.

If you’ve been refused a tier 1, 2, 4 or 5 visa you will be able to ask for the decision to be reviewed at an administrative review – your refusal letter will usually tell you if you can.

You have 28 days to appeal after you get your decision. If you have to leave the country before you’re allowed to appeal, you have 28 days to appeal once you’ve left the country.

If you apply after the deadline, you must explain why – the tribunal will decide if it can still hear your appeal.

Why Choose Deluxe Law Chambers For Your UK Visa Applications?

Are you looking for expert immigration solicitors in Manchester or London to help with your UK visa and immigration matters? At Deluxe Law Chambers, we provide professional, transparent, and affordable legal services to ensure a smooth visa application process.

Why Choose Us?

• Expert Immigration Solicitors – With years of experience, we stay up to date with the latest UK immigration laws to give you the best legal advice.
• Personalised Service – Every case is unique. We offer tailored solutions based on your individual circumstances.
• Fast & Reliable Visa Services – Need a quick decision? We offer Priority and Super Priority visa services for faster processing.
• Remote Legal Support – Our solicitors can handle your case online, saving you time and travel costs. You can also visit our Manchester office for in-person advice.
• Open 7 Days a Week – We provide expert immigration advice every day, including weekends.
• Free Immigration Advice – Get a 5-minute free phone consultation.
• Fixed Fees with Instalments – No hidden costs! We offer affordable fixed fees, with the option to pay in two instalments.

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