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.
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.
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.
QC Immigration can help Increase your chances of your UK visa application being accepted with the help of our experienced immigration lawyers.