If you think the Home Office made a mistake with an immigration decision, you have the opportunity to request a reassessment through an official procedure known as an Administrative Review.
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An Administrative Review is a formal process you can utilise if you believe the decision regarding your immigration application is unjust. It allows you to request an official reassessment, ensuring that someone other than the original decision-maker thoroughly reviews your application.
You may request an Administrative Review UK visa if your immigration application was refused and you suspect the decision was flawed due to an error in how it was processed. Unfortunately, submitting a direct appeal is not an option, but you are entitled to seek a UK Visa Administrative Review. The letter from the Home Office will clearly outline whether you qualify for this review process.
You can only apply for an immigration administrative review if your decision letter from the Home Office specifically allows it.
This review is meant for cases where you believe there was a mistake in how the decision was made, not just because you disagree with the outcome. For example:
Administrative reviews are not just for arguing the outcome; they also help correct mistakes made during the decision-making process.
If your UK visa or Leave to Remain application is refused, you will receive a refusal letter from UKVI. This letter clearly explains why your application was denied.
This letter will also tell you whether you have the right to apply for an immigration Administrative review and how to proceed.
Here’s how the process works:
When applying for an Administrative Review, you will need to:
This process is designed to ensure that mistakes made during your initial application are corrected through a thorough review.
If your request for a review is accepted, the Home Office will first look to see if there was a mistake in the first decision that changed the result. If they find a mistake that changes the decision, they will take back the first decision and give you back the review fee. After taking back the wrong choice, they will fix the mistake and make a new one.
As soon as they realised they made a mistake and reversed the decision, they will give you the time off you need. Also, if the review is about the length or terms of your leave, they will give you a new BRP with the right information. In short, a good review makes sure that any mistakes are fixed and that you get the result you want.
The Home Office will let you know in writing if they decide that the first decision they made about your visa or immigration application (or the leave or terms given) was right.
Unless the first review finds new reasons for refusal, you cannot appeal the decision of an official review. You also cannot ask for another review. You can ask for another review based on these new reasons if this happens. The letter with the ruling will tell you if you can ask for a second look.
You might be able to question the decision of the official review in court if you don’t agree with it and still think it’s wrong. To do this, you might want to talk to an experienced immigration lawyer who focusses on judicial review cases.
You can cancel your review request, but keep these points in mind:
Automatic Cancellation:
If you submit a new visa or immigration application, your review request will be canceled automatically.
You cannot ask for a review of a decision that has already been replaced by a new application.
No Refund: If you cancel your review, your £80 fee will not be refunded.
How to Cancel:
Email the Home Office at administrative.reviews@homeoffice.gov.uk.
Include the following in your email:
If you applied for AR within the deadline, your immigration status stays the same as it was before the decision.
This continues until you receive the result of your AR (the new decision).
If you were already overstaying (your visa had expired) but you made a valid AR application, the Home Office will not deport you while your AR is still being processed.
If you apply for a new visa or permission (entry clearance, leave to enter, or leave to remain) while your AR is still in progress, your AR application will be automatically canceled (withdrawn).
If you submit a new visa application first and then try to apply for AR for an earlier decision, your AR will be refused.
The exact administrative review time limit depends on whether you are in the UK or outside the UK.
If you’re in the UK
If you’re outside the UK
Administrative reviews typically take up to 6 months to process, depending on the complexity of the case.
The current processing time for administrative review UK visa applications at the Home Office is 6 months.
An administrative review application from the Home Office will cost you £80. If any dependents were correctly listed in the original application, there is no extra charge to review the decision(s) pertaining to them.
Some applicants may not be required to pay the admin review charge, and there may be others who are eligible for a waiver.
We at Rees Clayton Solicitors know how difficult and stressful it can be to have your visa denied. Our team of experts provides clear, accurate help that is tailored to your situation after a refusal. We use a personalised approach to ensure you get the best result possible, whether you’re seeking an administrative review or a new leave-to-stay application.
We handle matters involving the administrative review board, offering precision and professionalism. With a 98% UK visa administrative review success rate, our legal experts ensure you have the best chance of achieving your desired outcome.
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It costs £80 to get an administrative review, and you pay it online when you send in your application. The fee will be returned whether your application is accepted or rejected as incorrect.
It can take up to 6 months to receive a decision, though in some cases, it may take longer. The Home Office will get in touch with you with an update if they don’t hear back from you in 3 months. Even if there is a delay, the Home Office is unlikely to remove you from the UK while your administrative review is pending.
No, submitting a new visa application while your administrative review is still pending will result in your administrative review being withdrawn.
No, an administrative review is not the same as an appeal. An administrative review checks for errors in the decision-making process, while an appeal challenges the decision itself.
In most cases, you cannot apply for a second review. However, you may request another review if the Home Office introduces new reasons for refusing your original application.
Yes, your administrative review can be canceled if:
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