You must fill out the administrative review form online. You won’t need to submit additional documents except as requested by the Home Office.
Do you feel the decision that has been made on your application is unfair? If so, you may be eligible to submit an Administrative Review. Our team of immigration lawyers can assist you throughout the entire process, whether you’ve encountered an unfavorable decision on your visa application or your leave to remain was cancelled at the border. You can trust us to provide expert guidance and support to help you seek a fair resolution.
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An administrative review is a fundamental aspect of the UK’s immigration system, offering visa applicants the opportunity to challenge certain decisions made by the Home Office.
If you feel that the decision made on your visa application is unfair, you may be able to apply for an administrative review. But you can only ask for a review on the basis that the Home Office’s decision resulted from one or more case-working errors as defined in the UK immigration rules.
After requesting an administrative review, the Home Office will reevaluate its decision. This reevaluation process will be conducted by a separate team different from the official who made the initial decision.
If the Home Office acknowledges a mistake in handling your case, they will correct it.
An administrative review is not the same as appealing a visa decision through the Right of Appeal process. While appeals are for challenging the rationale behind a refusal and reviewed by a court, administrative reviews are handled by the Home Office and specifically for addressing errors or mistakes made during visa application assessments.
It’s worth noting that there is no right of appeal available for certain visa categories, and neither can all visa decisions be challenged by an administrative review. As such, it’s important to discuss with an immigration lawyer to know the right course of action to take.
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If you receive a visa refusal, you will be told in your decision letter why this decision was taken and if you have the right to apply for an administrative review. In general, the following types of applications are eligible for an administrative review:
Besides visa refusals, if you were granted a visa and are not satisfied with the period or conditions of leave you were given, you can ask for the decision to be reviewed.
Also, if your decision to enter or remain was cancelled at the UK border due to changes in circumstances, false representations, or omitting crucial information, you can apply for an administrative review.
An administrative review also applies if you have a Visitor Visa and your visa was cancelled at the UK border. However, if your Visitor Visa was refused at the application stage, you can only apply for a judicial review or reapply for the visa.
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An administrative review can only be requested on the grounds that the Home Office made a case working error that could have made a difference to the decision or could impact future applications.
Some common case working errors that an administrative review can address include:
The process of applying for an administrative review depends on whether you are outside the UK or in the UK.
At the review stage, you cannot provide new evidence to dispute the decision or address any shortcomings in your application. The exception is if the new evidence will impact the decision under review and it:
You can apply for an administrative review outside the UK if you fulfil the following conditions:
You must apply online for an administrative review within 28 days of receiving your decision from the Home Office.
The administrative review process may take 12 months or more before you receive a response. If you haven’t received a decision on your application within six months, the Home Office will reach out to provide you with an update.
It’s important to note that you cannot request a second administrative review except if the first review uncovers new reasons for your refusal. Your decision letter will indicate whether you can apply for a second review.
You can submit an application for an administrative review from inside the UK if:
To apply for an administrative review from within the UK, you must do so within 14 days of receiving the Home Office’s decision or your biometric residence permit. If you were detained when you got your decision, you must apply within 7 days.
The review process from within the UK takes 6 months or more. If you do not get a decision within 6 months, the Home Office will send you an update. As with applying from outside the UK, you cannot apply for a second review unless the result includes a new reason for the refusal.
If your current visa expires while waiting for the Home Office’s decision, you will not be removed from the UK until your review is finalized.
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The administrative review process costs £80, and you must pay it at the time of submitting your online application. If you include dependents in your application, they will not be charged a fee.
Your application fee will not be refunded if the review’s outcome upholds the original decision or you withdraw your application before a decision is made. On the other hand, it will be refunded under the following circumstances:
Typically, the refund should be processed within 3 weeks of receiving the new decision.
If you submit a new visa application while your administrative review is pending, your review application will be withdrawn.
Also, if you make a new application and then submit an administrative review application regarding a prior decision, your administrative review application will be rejected.
Furthermore, if you are within the UK and you leave or ask for your passport back so you can leave the country, your application will be considered withdrawn.
It’s important to discuss your options with an immigration lawyer before making new applications or taking certain actions that might affect your application. Contact our immigration lawyers at 051-8485550.
There are four possible outcomes of an administrative review as stated in the Immigration Rules, and they include:
If the Home Office determines that your visa refusal resulted from a case working error, they will withdraw the incorrect decision and issue a new one. If the new decision concludes that the original application should have been approved, you will be granted a visa in line with your initial application.
Your visa will be valid from the withdrawal date of the inaccurate decision. You will also be granted a refund of your administrative review application fee.
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If the Home Office decides that the initial decision on your visa application stands, you will receive a notification in that regard. In this case, you cannot request for another review.
You may only apply for a second administrative review if the result of the first review finds new reasons why you should be refused the visa. With the second review, you can only challenge the new grounds for refusal. Your decision letter will state if you can apply for a new review.
In general, if your administrative review is unsuccessful, there are three steps you can take. The first is to reapply for the visa. It’s important to assemble a strong case and prepare the right documents before reapplying.
Another option is to make an appeal on human rights grounds. This involves arguing that the unsuccessful administrative review infringes on your fundamental human rights.
As appealing on human rights grounds is quite complex and only applicable to specific situations, it’s advisable to discuss this option with your lawyer before exploring it.
A third step is to initiate a judicial review. This involves taking the case before an immigration tribunal to decide if the Home Office made a wrong decision and, if so, reconsider the matter.
Receiving a visa refusal or having your leave cancelled at the border can be disheartening.
Whether you seek guidance on your eligibility to apply for an administrative review or require assistance in preparing and submitting your review application, our immigration lawyers at Ascent Immigration can support you every step of the way.
We will help you identify errors in Home Office decisions, prepare a strong administrative review application, and provide legal expertise to ensure the best possible outcome. For personalized assistance and consultations, call us at 051-8485550. Or message us online.
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You must fill out the administrative review form online. You won’t need to submit additional documents except as requested by the Home Office.
An administrative review is conducted by the Home Office and considers errors or mistakes a caseworker made in deciding an application. A judicial review is a formal procedure used to challenge unreasonable or unlawful decisions made by public bodies like the Home Office.
The judicial review process has a set format you must follow, including sending a pre-action protocol to the Home Office before filing a judicial review in court.
To check your UK visa administrative review status for applications made outside the UK, you can email the UKVI or check the office of the visa application center you used in your country.
For applications made in the UK, you can contact the UKVI via telephone at 0300 790 6268. Our immigration lawyers can also help you track the status of your administrative review application with the UKVI. Call us at 051-8485550.
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