Methods of Challenging a Refusal
The approach to challenging your UK visa refusal depends on the type of application that was rejected. Different decisions can be contested through different legal remedies under UK immigration laws. Our expert team offers the following services:
Administrative Review (AR) of UK Visa Refusal
If your UK visa and immigration application has been refused, you may request an Administrative Review (AR) if eligible. This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements set out in Appendix AR of the Immigration Rules. For applications under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), the requirements are in Appendix AR(EU).
Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) Against Home Office UKVI
Before initiating Judicial Review (JR) proceedings, a Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) letter must be submitted to the Home Office UKVI. This letter, also known as a 'letter before claim' or 'letter before action', seeks to resolve the dispute before legal proceedings begin. The PAP letter informs the Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD) of your intention to file a Judicial Review and provides detailed grounds for why the refusal decision is unlawful. The Secretary of State is given
Judicial Review (JR) Against Home Office UKVI
If you cannot appeal against your UK visa refusal, you can challenge it through Judicial Review (JR). This legal process allows the court to review the lawfulness of the refusal decision. If the court finds the decision unlawful, it will be set aside, and the Home Office UKVI will be required to make a new, lawful decision on your application. Our team offers expert advice and legal representation for Judicial Reviews, including no win, no fee arrangements.
Immigration Appeals UK
If your UK visa and immigration application has been unlawfully refused, you can appeal to the First Tier Tribunal (FTT). Appeals must be filed within 14 days for applications made inside the UK and within 28 days for those made outside the UK. If the FTT dismisses your appeal, you can challenge the decision by appealing to the Upper Tribunal (UT), subject to permission, on the grounds of a material error of law. Decisions of the UT can further be contested in the Court of Appeal (Civil Division), also subject to permission, if there is a material error of law in the decision-making process..
Comprehensive Support for Challenging UK Visa Refusals
Our specialist immigration solicitors and lawyers provide a wide range of legal services to support clients in challenging Home Office UKVI refusal decisions. Whether through Administrative Review, Pre-Action Protocol, Judicial Review, or Immigration Appeals, we are committed to securing the best possible outcome for your case.
Expert Immigration Advice and Representation for UK Visa Appeals
Our dedicated team of immigration solicitors and lawyers offers expert legal advice and representation on a fixed-fee basis for appealing the refusal of your UK visa and immigration application.
Free Assessment of UK Visa Refusal
We provide a free assessment of your UK visa refusal to determine if there are valid grounds to challenge the decision. If our team finds strong grounds for an appeal, we will provide a fixed-fee quote for our legal representation. To get a free assessment, email your refusal letter to info@visahotspot.com.