An administrative review is a formal process that allows applicants to request reconsideration of a visa or immigration decision if they believe an error was made during the assessment. This process is designed to correct case-working mistakes rather than re-evaluate the entire application.
You will be informed in your decision notice whether you are eligible to apply for an administrative review. If available, you must submit your request within 14 days (inside the country) or 28 days (outside the country). The application fee is £80.
This procedure mainly applies to points-based applications and does not allow submission of new evidence. A different caseworker reviews the original decision to identify errors such as incorrect application of rules, miscalculated points, or overlooked documents.
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An administrative review is an internal reassessment of a visa or immigration decision to determine whether a case-working error occurred.
It is not an appeal and generally does not permit additional evidence. The review is conducted by a different decision-maker who examines the original application based only on the information already submitted.
This option is commonly available for refusals under points-based and similar visa categories.
In many cases, administrative review is the only available option after a refusal.
You may be eligible if:
Common categories include:
If your refusal notice does not mention administrative review, alternative legal options may apply.
Once submitted, your case will be placed in a review queue.
We provide assistance for:
We understand your visa goals and assess your eligibility to provide clear, personalized guidance.
We review and organize all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness before submission.
We submit your application efficiently while monitoring progress and keeping you informed at every step.
Our approach focuses on identifying errors and presenting strong, well-structured review grounds.
An administrative review can only succeed if a case-working error has occurred. These errors arise when the decision-maker incorrectly handles or evaluates the application under the relevant rules.
Strict deadlines apply:
Application fee: £80
If the review is successful, the fee is usually refunded.
Common examples of errors include:
It allows applicants to highlight specific case-working errors and request correction. If an error is identified, the decision may be amended accordingly.
The following are not valid grounds:
Yes, the review is carried out by a different decision-maker to ensure an independent assessment.
The £80 fee is refunded if:
Refunds are typically issued within 3 weeks of the decision.
There is no fixed processing time. Most reviews take several weeks to several months, depending on complexity and workload.
During this period:
No. If you submit a new application after requesting an administrative review, the review will be treated as withdrawn. Similarly, applying for a review after a new application may result in rejection.
The decision may result in:
If unsuccessful, options may include:
If no valid leave remains after the decision, you may be required to leave the country.
Your decision notice will confirm whether administrative review is available. It may also apply if the wrong duration or conditions of leave were granted.
Applicants may apply if they receive an eligible decision, such as cancellation of leave due to:
While you can apply independently, many applications fail due to:
Professional assistance is strongly recommended when:
Our team provides comprehensive support, including:
We focus on delivering precise, strategic, and reliable assistance throughout the process.
