Administrative Review Solicitor

If your visa application has been refused and you do not have a right of appeal, you may be able to apply for an administrative review. Law and Justice Solicitors advise and represent clients on administrative review applications across all relevant visa categories.

When is Administrative Review Available?

Administrative review is available in cases where the Home Office has made a caseworking error in deciding your application. It is most commonly available for:

• •Points-based system applications, including Skilled Worker, Student, and other work visas.
• •Entry clearance decisions where there is no right of appeal.
• •Certain leave to remain decisions made inside the UK.

Administrative review is not available in all cases. Your refusal letter will state whether you have the right to apply. If you are unsure, contact us for advice.

The Process and Timeframe

An administrative review application must be made within 14 days of the refusal if you are inside the UK, or within 28 days if you are outside the UK. The application is made online through the UK Visas and Immigration portal.

Due to current backlogs, administrative review applications are taking approximately 12 months to decide. The review is carried out by a different Home Office caseworker who was not involved in the original decision.

Pros and Cons

Advantages

• •Allows you to remain in the UK while the review is pending in most cases.
• •Can correct genuine caseworking errors without the need for a full hearing.

Limitations

• •The review is carried out by the Home Office, not an independent tribunal.
• •It is limited to identifying caseworking errors and cannot consider new evidence or arguments in the same way as an appeal.
• •If the review is unsuccessful, further options may be limited.

Our Services

We will review your refusal letter, identify whether a caseworking error has been made, prepare your administrative review submissions, and submit the application on your behalf. If the review is unsuccessful, we will advise on any further options available to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an administrative review cost?

The Home Office fee for an administrative review application varies depending on the visa category. Please contact us for current fee information. Our solicitors will also advise on our professional fees for preparing the application.

How long does an administrative review take?

Due to current backlogs, administrative review applications are taking approximately 12 months to decide. You will be notified of the outcome in writing.

What happens if the administrative review fails?

If the administrative review is unsuccessful, your options will depend on the circumstances. In some cases you may be able to make a fresh application, seek judicial review, or take no further action. We will advise you on the options available in your specific situation.