This is the first step in the appeal process; the grounds of appeal are filed before the relevant authority countering the reasons for refusals and providing rebuttals on the same. Drafting the grounds of appeal in an organized way can help the applicant to get a favorable outcome on their application.
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Having a UK visa application refused can be disheartening, expensive and at times may even lead to a country ban for an applicant. A UK visa rejection, regardless of reasons, can be off-putting. In case of a UK visa rejection, you may be able to appeal against a decision of the Home Office, but the process can be time consuming. The visa refusal letter will list the reasons why your UK visa was rejected.
However, a UK visa rejection need not affect your future UK visa applications if the visa rejection reasons are addressed. You can reduce chances of a UK visa rejection by ensuring that you understand the UK Immigration requirements. Among all categories of UK visa refusals, the tourist visa applications see a higher visa rejection rate.
Our UK Immigration experts have knowledge of the UK Immigration rules to file an Appeal / Judicial Review for an entry clearance application for a UK unmarried Partner visa, UK Fiancée visa, UK spouse visa, UK Visit visa, India Tourist visa, Tier 1 Visa, UK Administrative review for Tier 4 Student Visa, Tier 2 General visa, Tier 2 sponsor licence, and PBS Dependent.
Our clients are not based only based in India but from all over the world, mostly – Dubai, Singapore, USA, UK, Zambia.
Applicants can file an appeal to the tribunal if they have been given a legal right to appeal – this is mentioned in the Notice of Refusal received by the applicants.
If you are outside the UK and your application for entry clearance (UK visa) is refused by the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) and you have been given appeal rights, then you can appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal within 28 days of the receipt of the notice of refusal from the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO). This is usually known as an entry clearance appeal.
For applications that are made in country (within the UK) applicants can file appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal against the refusal of such application within 14 days after the date the refusal letter was received by the applicant.
At The SmartMove2UK, our UK Immigration experts deal with a wide range of appeals that include appeals against refusal of entry clearance, leave to enter, leave to remain and the curtailment of leave.
The areas of work that we deal with include visas for students, partners, spouses, work permit holders, fiancés and visitors. We have great experience in dealing with complicated matters and advising clients accurately.
Our UK Immigration experts can manage UK visa refusal appeal cases in all areas including immigration appeals against a refusal of:
The appeal process has two parts:
Our UK Immigration Solicitors have successfully filed grounds of appeal for several categories including dependent and settlement applications.
At The Smartmove2UK, our UK Qualified Solicitors and UK Immigration experts have helped individuals successfully file appeals against refusals received for their entry clearance applications.
If you would like to ascertain your eligibility to file grounds of appeal against a decision received from the Entry clearance officer, you can contact our UK qualified Solicitors for advice and assistance on +91 98191 27002 or email us at info@smartmove2uk.com.
The administrative review process exists for unsuccessful visa applicants under the points-based system. If the application for a visa under the points based system is refused for applicants outside the UK, they do not have a full right of appeal.
However, all applicants can apply for an administrative review, which is a mechanism for reviewing refusal decisions.
An administrative review can be filed if the applicant thinks that the assessing authority has made an error in refusing the visa application under the points-based system. The review will look at whether the claimed points were correctly assessed by the entry clearance officer.
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At The Smartmove2UK, our UK Qualified Solicitors and UK Immigration experts have helped individuals to successfully file Administrative review against refusals received for their entry clearance applications. If you would like to ascertain your eligibility to apply for an Administrative review, you can contact our UK qualified Solicitors for advice and assistance on +91 98191 27002 or email us at info@smartmove2uk.com.
The Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) is responsible for the judicial review of certain decisions made by the Secretary of State for the Home Department, entry clearance officers and others, under immigration legislation.
Where the Home Office (UKVI) has refused an application for entry clearance or leave to remain and have not granted a right of appeal against the refusal of the application, such a refusal can be challenged by way of Judicial Review (JR) within 90 days from the date of the refusal letter.
Per Civil Procedure Rules, a Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) notice must be sent to the Home Office (UKVI), giving them at least 14 days to review their decision and change their decision considering the information/documentary evidence given through the Pre-Action Protocol letter. The main aim of the PAP is to avoid unnecessary litigation.
It is possible that because of the Pre-Action Protocol letter, the Home Office (UKVI) may review their decision to refuse the application and either maintain the refusal or grant the visa.
If the decision to refuse is maintained or the Home Office does not respond to the Pre-Action Protocol letter within the stipulated time, applicants can make an application to the Upper Tribunal for permission to apply for Judicial Review.
Such an application is made on papers; the court will refuse and grant permission on papers without a court hearing.
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At The SmartMove2UK, our UK Qualified Solicitors and UK Immigration experts have helped numerous individuals successfully file for a Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) for Judicial review against refusals received for their entry clearance applications, including for Entry clearance on visit visa. If you would like to ascertain your eligibility for filing a PAP, you can contact our UK qualified Solicitors for advice and assistance on +91 98191 27002 or email us at info@smartmove2uk.com.
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Call us on +91 98191 27002 or email us at info@smartmove2uk.com to book an initial consultation with our UK Appeals Consultants. We have offices in India (Mumbai | Delhi | Bengaluru) catering to clients from all over the world – Dubai, Singapore, USA, Zambia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.
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