Administrative Review

Administrative Review

Administrative review is a process whereby applicants can request their decisions be reconsidered by the Home Office if there has been a case working error and is the first available option for those decisions that does not warrant a right of appeal.

Points Based System applications by either the main applicant or dependant, including indefinite leave to remain applications under those routes made in the UK as well as applications made by Appendix W workers and their families are eligible for Administrative Review. A full list of eligible decisions can be found under the Immigration rules in Appendix AR.

Case working Errors for Administrative Review

Some of the case working errors for the purpose of making an administrative review under Immigration rules are listed below.

• Applying the wrong Immigration rules
• Applying the Immigration rules incorrectly
• Wrongly calculating the points to be awarded for the application
• Error in calculating the period of leave granted
• Considered some or all of the evidence submitted incorrectly
• Making an unreasonable decision on the credibility of the applicant
• Failing to apply the Secretary of State’s relevant published policy and guidance
• Failing to apply overstay exemption rules or wrongly calculating the period
• Incorrectly decide that supporting documents were not genuine

There is a fee payable of £80 for those applications made in the UK; a refund is provided if the review is successful. The administrative review must be requested within 14 days of getting the decision if in the UK or 28 days if the applicant is outside the UK.

How can we assist?

Our Immigration lawyers at City Legal have immense experience in assisting clients in challenging refusals and wrongful decisions via administrative review or appeals. We are a multi award winning law firm and pride ourselves in being approachable, innovative and always going that extra mile to make sure our clients receive the individual attention they deserve. Our Immigration team maintains a high reputation and is committed to provide clear, transparent and reliable advice to our clients.