Administrative Review of Visa DecisionChallenge Caseworker Errors for £80
Was your visa refused due to a caseworker error? Administrative review checks whether the original decision contained factual mistakes, overlooked evidence, or incorrect rule application. Just £80 with a full refund if successful.
14 days to request from inside the UK, 28 days from outside, 7 days if detained. Fee: £80 (refunded if successful). Reviews caseworker errors only. Cannot submit new evidence. Processing: 28 days to 12 months. Best for clear factual errors in the original decision.
*Administrative review checks for caseworker errors only. The Home Office makes the review decision.
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What Is Administrative Review?
Administrative review is a mechanism for having a visa decision reconsidered by a different Home Office caseworker. It is designed to catch and correct caseworker errors - situations where the original caseworker made a factual mistake, overlooked evidence you submitted, applied the wrong Immigration Rule, or made a calculation error. Unlike a Tribunal appeal, administrative review is NOT a fresh look at your case on its merits, and you cannot submit new evidence. It is a focused check on whether the process was followed correctly with the evidence that was available.
Error Checking
A different caseworker reviews the original decision specifically looking for factual errors, miscalculations, and overlooked evidence.
Quick and Affordable
Just £80 with a full refund if successful. In-country reviews target 28 days. Far cheaper than a fresh application or appeal.
Decision Corrected
If an error is found, the original refusal is overturned and your visa application is reconsidered correctly.
Important Limitations to Understand
Administrative review is the most limited challenge route in UK immigration law. It can ONLY correct caseworker errors - it cannot reconsider your application with new evidence, reassess the quality of evidence you provided, or decide whether the refusal was "fair" in a broader sense. The reviewer is a different Home Office caseworker (NOT an independent judge), and they can only look at evidence that was in your original application. This means if your visa was refused because evidence was genuinely missing or insufficient, AR will not help - you need a fresh application instead. The success rate for administrative reviews is approximately 10-15%, reflecting the narrow scope. However, when a genuine caseworker error exists (evidence submitted but stated as missing, wrong rule applied, calculation error), AR is the fastest and cheapest route to correction. We provide honest assessments of whether AR is worth pursuing for your specific case - saving you £80 and valuable time when a fresh application would be more effective.
When AR Can Help (Caseworker Errors)
Evidence was submitted but stated as missing in decision letter
Wrong salary threshold or SOC code applied to your occupation
Calculation error in points, salary, or maintenance funds
Wrong version of Immigration Rules applied to your application
Factual details (dates, names, references) recorded incorrectly
When AR Will NOT Help
Evidence genuinely was not included in original application
Your circumstances have improved since the application
You want to submit new documents or updated evidence
You simply disagree with the decision (no specific error)
The quality of your evidence was deemed insufficient
Administrative Review: Deadlines and Eligibility
Understanding the strict deadlines and eligibility criteria is essential before requesting a review.
Strict Deadlines
Missing the deadline means losing your right to administrative review. These deadlines cannot be extended.
- Inside the UK: 14 calendar days from decision receipt
- Outside the UK: 28 calendar days from decision receipt
- Detained on day of decision: 7 calendar days
- Border cancellation (UK): 14 days (7 if detained)
- Border cancellation (outside UK): 28 days
Act Immediately
Contact us the same day you receive a refusal. We assess whether a caseworker error exists and submit the AR request within the deadline. Do not wait - every day counts.
What You Need
The administrative review application is straightforward but requires specific information.
- Your full name, date of birth, and nationality
- GWF reference number (from your visa application)
- Administrative review payment reference (after paying £80)
- Details of the specific caseworker error you have identified
- Apply online via the GOV.UK portal
We Identify the Errors
Our specialist team reviews your refusal letter alongside your original application to pinpoint specific caseworker errors. We articulate them clearly to give the review the best chance of success.
How We Handle Your Administrative Review
From analysing your refusal to submitting the review request, here is our systematic approach.
Free Error Analysis
Send us your refusal letter and we analyse it within hours. We compare every refusal reason against what was in your original application to identify genuine caseworker errors. If no error exists, we tell you honestly and advise on the better alternative (fresh application or appeal if available).
Identify and Document Errors
If caseworker errors are found, we document each one precisely: which evidence was overlooked, what fact was recorded incorrectly, which rule was wrongly applied, or where a calculation went wrong. Clear articulation of the error gives the reviewing caseworker the best chance of finding in your favour.
Submit AR Request Within Deadline
We submit the administrative review request online via the GOV.UK portal within the strict 14/28-day deadline. The £80 fee is paid at this stage. The request clearly identifies every caseworker error found and references the specific evidence or rule that was mishandled.
Await Decision and Prepare Alternatives
While the review is being processed (28 days to 12 months), we monitor progress and chase if delayed. We also begin preparing a fresh application as a backup plan so that if the AR is unsuccessful, you can immediately submit a stronger application without further delay.
Result and Next Steps
If SUCCESSFUL: The original refusal is overturned, your visa is reconsidered correctly, and your £80 is refunded. If UNSUCCESSFUL: We immediately advise on next steps - typically a fresh application with improved evidence addressing every refusal reason. If new refusal reasons were identified, you may be entitled to request another AR. We guide you through every possible scenario.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about administrative review, caseworker errors, deadlines, costs, and outcomes.
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Free Error Assessment
Submit your refusal letter and we will analyse it for caseworker errors, advising whether AR or a fresh application is the most effective route for your specific case.
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Was Your Refusal a Caseworker Error?
Many visa refusals contain caseworker errors that can be corrected through administrative review for just £80. We analyse your refusal letter free of charge and tell you honestly whether AR is worth pursuing.
Specialist Administrative Review and Refusal Advice
Our team has helped thousands of clients navigate visa refusals through administrative reviews, fresh applications, and appeals. We provide honest assessments of whether caseworker errors exist, prepare targeted AR requests when they do, and build stronger fresh applications when AR is not the right route. Every refusal letter is analysed against the original application to identify the most effective path to approval.
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