Facing challenges with your UK work or business visa decision? Our team at Highwood Solicitors, UK, specialises in offering administrative review assistance. If your application has been rejected, or if you believe the duration or conditions provided aren’t accurate, our expert solicitors can guide you on the viability of an administrative review. They will help you challenge the Home Office’s verdict.
Delving Deeper: Understanding Administrative Review
Administrative Review allows candidates to challenge Home Office decisions that they believe contain errors. However, not every decision is eligible for an administrative review. The primary reason for a review is when the Home Office commits an error as mentioned in the Immigration Rules.
Upon an administrative review request, the Home Office reassesses its decision. If it acknowledges a mistake, the necessary corrections are made.
For expert advice or to discuss your administrative review application, connect with our dedicated team of business immigration solicitors at +44 (0) 1206523714 or fill out our contact form.
Who Can Seek an Administrative Review?
Administrative reviews aren’t universally available. They’re reserved for specific UK work and business visa decisions.
Some of the key visa routes that can be reviewed if denied by the Home Office include:
- Tier 1 Investor and Entrepreneur
- Skilled, Scale-up, and High Potential Individual Workers
- International Sportsperson and Seasonal Workers
- Religious, Charity, and Creative Workers
- … [and the list continues as in the original]
Should you be granted permission under the routes mentioned but notice an error in your granted period or conditions, you may challenge it via an administrative review. If uncertain, consult our London-based administrative review solicitors.
Grounds & Errors Warranting Review
The sole ground for review is a permitted error by the Home Office, defined by the Immigration Rules.
Errors can range from incorrect refusals based on alleged misinformation to miscalculations in the period or conditions of immigration leave.
Applying for the Review
To seek a review, one must apply online, adhering to Immigration Rules. Complete all mandatory sections, pay the fee, and ensure all necessary documents are attached.
Incomplete applications risk rejection. For a smooth process, consider seeking guidance from our experienced administrative review solicitors.
Duration & Cost of Review
Typically, the Home Office takes around six months to process an administrative review. The review comes at a cost of £80. However, certain candidates might be eligible for waivers or exemptions.
Post-Review Application Immigration Status
If you’ve filed your review on time, your immigration status remains valid till you receive the review’s outcome. Overstayers won’t face removal while their review is ongoing.
Outcome Predictions
Possible outcomes range from withdrawal of the challenged decision due to an error, to its retention with varied reasons. If your review is successful, you’ll receive an appropriate corrected decision. Conversely, unsuccessful applicants will receive a notice explaining the original decision’s maintenance.
Highwood Solicitors: Your Administrative Review Specialists
At Highwood Solicitors, our dedicated team is here to assist. Drawing from extensive experience, our solicitors will guide you through every step of the review process, ensuring that you receive the best advice and representation. Every client’s situation is distinct, and we pride ourselves on delivering tailored immigration solutions to cater to individual needs.