UK Immigration Visa Appeals

If you have applied for a visa and it has been rejected, you may be able to Appeal the Home Office decision. This, however, is not a straightforward process and an exceptional case that is both well presented and highly persuasive is needed for the Home Office to reconsider and overturn their initial rejection.

This process is not only complicated, but it can also be long and drawn out. In order to achieve a more efficient process and to increase chances of a successful Appeal, it is advisable to work alongside an experienced team who can put forth a professionally presented case that reads well, offering a convincing and thorough argument to the Home Office.

Why visa applications may be rejected

When Appealing a Home Office decision it is absolutely key to ensure the chances of the Appeal being allowed is maximised. Visas can be rejected for a number of reasons, from technical errors to inaccurate or insufficient information provided to the Home Office. Oftentimes rejections can be fought as the individual seeking a visa does meet all the necessary criteria and requirements but has not presented this well through their application.

Our experienced team will help ensure that your appeal is properly presented and highlights that you do, in fact, meet all of the requirements necessary to successfully receive the visa that you are applying for.

The visa Appeal process

There are qualifying reasons that present grounds for appeal on a visa refusal in accordance with section 82 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.

You may Appeal to the Immigration & Asylum Tribunal if you have received a decision to:

  • refuse a protection claim
  • refuse a human rights claim
  • revoke protection status

Once you have received notice of your decision, you have 14 days if you are based in the UK and 28 days if you have been refused entry out with, you may launch an appeal with the First-Tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum).

You can either apply for an oral hearing or a paper hearing and you will have an opportunity to contest the initial application. During the appeal process, UKVI will be thorough when looking over your application, therefore a strong case is needed that highlights why their rejection was not based on solid foundations in accordance with UK immigration law.

The UK Government website cites immigration advisors as a resource when appealing your decision, it is highly advisable to appeal in collaboration with experienced and knowledgeable professionals to ensure a strong case is presented.

Visa appeal costs

Visa appeals may cost those appealing depending on their situation. On top of legal fees which can depend entirely on the services that you need to be provided, an application appeal will cost £80 if you would like to appeal without a hearing (paper hearing), and £140 if you do have a hearing (oral hearing).

We can help ensure that you receive the fair hearing necessary to bolster the chances of a successful appeal.

How the team at QC Immigration can help

We have specialist expertise and comprehensive services that will support you when building a strong case with an optimum chance of success at the Tribunal. We will clearly identify and highlight all areas proving that you meet and surpass your requirements for the visa which you have applied for. We shall present clear and strong legal arguments with all necessary evidence, witness statements and relevant expert opinion to achieve the best possible outcome.

Our team will be able to advise you on where you may have gone wrong in your visa application and how to amend the issue that led to the initial rejection. We will help provide legal counsel and if you choose to have a hearing, we will ensure you have a comprehensive argument that properly contests the grounds on which your application was rejected.

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How we work

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consultation.

We start a discussion by understanding your history, and we will clearly outline the best option available and any recommendations to save you time and costs.

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instruction.

Once you instruct us to be your legal representative, we will start preparing your case. We may require more information about you to help you more effectively.

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documents.

Documentation is a crucial part of an immigration application. We will customise a document list to guide your preparation. Your dedicated lawyer will check the documents and advise of any improvements needed.

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application.

We will complete your application to the Home Office and may also write a cover letter with strong legal arguments where relevant. We may discuss this with you to confirm the final details.

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submission.

We will submit your application to the Home Office, Court authorities securely. We will represent you as the main point of contact with them for any further requests.

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interview.

You may sometimes be invited to attend a Home Office interview or Court hearing. While this may sound daunting, we will help you prepare and provide guidance on what questions to expect.

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decision.

As soon as we receive a decision from the Home Office, we will get in touch with you to share the news.

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What clients say

We did multiple assignments with QC and were very happy with the fast response and results we achieved on our applications.

manish rungta
manish rungta
Google five star client rating

Qiyin was very quick to respond to my inquiries. She was very professional, supportive and helpful. Highly recommended!

Ainul Nadhirah Hanafiah
Ainul Nadhirah Hanafiah
Google five star client rating

Qiyin listened very attentively to my concerns and reassured me. Gave me a lot of insight into how I need to plan my application in a very personal way. Would definitely highly recommend.

Sashi Ganes
Sashi Ganes
Google five star client rating

Very professional team, who helped me gain EU Settled status pre-Brexit using a new Android app. It is refreshing to see that QC-immigration team adopts fast the technology and is on top of all changes in legislation. They got my full trust.

Victoria Rusnac
Victoria Rusnac
Google five star client rating

Hafsah made my application look so simple and easy even though i was doubtful about my case before approaching QC. I can’t believe my ILR application got approved by Home office within 24 hrs of biometric appointment. Thank you Hafsah for helping me get this done.

Shubha Shet
Shubha Shet
Google five star client rating

It was a pleasure working with Qiyin and her team. They were very helpful and responsive all the time. They helped me with my Permanent Residence which was succesful and was received in less than a month. I will work with them again in the future, so I strongly recommend this Immigration office to everyone.

Nasos Balasis
Nasos Balasis
Google five star client rating

Definitely the best law firm I've ever dealt with. Hafsah Awan is an amazing lawyer, she is extremely professional, she truly cares, and gives great advise to ensure all goes smoothly. My entire process with Hafsah went really well, and we successfully got our Start-up visas to the UK, many thanks to Hafsah for her great efforts. I also loved that they are very responsive, to emails, calls, etc. Qiyin Chuah, the founder, actually helped me in the last moment during her weekend, I was very thankful for that, as not many people would even get back to you during the weekend. Overall, an amazing law firm, I'm very pleased, and I truly wish Hafsah, Qiyin, and the rest of QC Immigration team all the best, God bless you all :)

Ahmad Agha
Ahmad Agha
Google five star client rating

I had an exploratory conversation with QC Immigration. Qiyin was professional and personable throughout our conversation, explaining clearly the current criteria and regulatory considerations to keep in mind. I would have no reservations in appointing them for representation should there ever be a need, as Qiyin provided from the outset, the calm assurance of having the knowledge, experience and an individual approach that I strongly value.

May Loke
May Loke
Google five star client rating

Very good service and professional company! I contact them trough a friend because I had problem with a Family Visa in Scotland, they helped me and advised in all the process and they solved what I needed to solve so quick. Specially Qiyin and Marianna. I would always come back to them again if I needed and also recommend them. As I said, very good and Professional.

Martin Nicolas Camaño Martin
Martin Nicolas Camaño Martin
Google five star client rating

Both my fiancé and I used QC Immigration this year for our new visa and naturalisation applications, respectively, and were very happy with the service. Our main point of contact was Marianna, who was very prompt and thorough in her preparation of our applications and helpful throughout every step of the process with our concerns, etc. Highly recommend QC Immigration. Thank you again, Marianna!

Sarah Monaco
Sarah Monaco
Google five star client rating

My friend had recommended QC Immigration and I was not disappointed! Marianna was my main point of contact and she was kind, prompt and very efficient. I had a lot of questions and Marianna was very quick in replying to me. I would definitely recommend QC Immigration.

Malulie Tongprasert
Malulie Tongprasert
Google five star client rating

They were extremely professional and thorough throughout the application process. I even shared my travel plans and they worked based on my timelines, which based on experience, most companies don't prioritise. Highly recommend working with them if you want to be stress free and want your application handled with care.

Shruthi Padmanabhan
Shruthi Padmanabhan
Google five star client rating

I have been using QC Immigration to help prepare for my partner's Proposed Civil Partnership Visa application. We have been dealing with Marianna since January, and have found her to be extremely professional, knowledgeable and personable. She has always responded to my queries and concerns, (however neurotic!) and she has paid great attention to detail. It has been an invaluable service, and should our application be successful in this instance, I will not hesitate to appoint QC Immigration again to assist with the next stages. Many thanks again for your hard work and for showing us such an understanding and caring attitude! :)

Bethany Taylor-James
Bethany Taylor-James
Google five star client rating

My partner and I recently used QC Immigration when applying for a UK partner visa. They were very professional throughout and dealt with all questions and queries accordingly. Marianna was our main point of contact and was extremely diligent and reassuring throughout the process. We appreciated their attention to detail and extensive knowledge of UK immigration law and would highly recommend them to any prospective clients.

Eliot Parker
Eliot Parker
Google five star client rating

FAQ

What if my visa expires while appealing?

For those in the difficult situation wherein their visa has expired while appealing a rejected visa or extension, there is ‘Statutory’ or Section 3C Leave. This protects those who have existing leave and have made their application appeal in a timely manner with all the proper documentation put forth.

This leave remains so long as an in-country appeal could be brought or an appeal has been lodged but not yet determined.

Get in touch with our team to ensure that you are covered under Section 3C Leave – offering you a better chance to fight your appeal as you will be based in the UK for potential hearings.

How long does the Appeal process typically take?

Generally, the appeal process takes a number of months but this can depend on a case-to-case basis. It may also depend on the visa that you intend on applying for, as there are often fairly complex requirements that must be met.

Waiting times may also depend on the Tribunal’s workload – which may be higher than usual as a result of the Covid19 global pandemic, which has tightened resources and slowed work rate, so expect longer waiting times.

The best way to ensure that your Appeal is allowed is to work with an experienced team to create an effective strategy for Appeal, which highlights exactly why the Tribunal should overturn the Home Office’s initial decision with clear and strong arguments.

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