Appeal a Home Office Immigration DecisionExpert Tribunal Representation
Challenge unfair Home Office decisions at the First-tier Tribunal with experienced immigration appeal specialists. We fight for your right to remain, reunite with family, and secure your future in the UK.
14 days to appeal from inside the UK. 28 days from outside the UK. Tribunal fees: £80 (paper) or £140 (oral hearing). Fee exemptions available for asylum support and legal aid recipients. Act immediately - deadlines are strict.
*Success rates based on properly prepared cases. The Tribunal makes independent decisions on all appeals.
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What Is an Immigration Appeal?
An immigration appeal is a formal challenge to a Home Office decision, heard by an independent judge at the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber). The Tribunal is completely independent from the Home Office and will review the facts, evidence, and law before reaching its own decision. You have the right to appeal certain decisions including refusal of protection claims, human rights claims, EU Settlement Scheme decisions, and deportation orders. A successful appeal means the Home Office must reverse its original decision.
Independent Tribunal
A judge independent of the Home Office reviews your case on its merits, considering all evidence and legal arguments.
Submit New Evidence
Unlike administrative review, you can submit NEW evidence at appeal that was not in your original application.
Binding Decision
If the Tribunal allows your appeal, the Home Office is legally bound to implement the decision within 28 days.
Why Appeals Matter
The Home Office makes thousands of incorrect decisions every year. The independent Tribunal exists to correct these errors and ensure justice. Appeals allow you to present your case before an impartial judge who is not part of the Home Office. Under UK immigration law, you have the right to challenge decisions that affect your protection status, human rights, EU Settlement Scheme entitlements, and more. The Tribunal considers the facts as they stand at the date of the hearing - meaning your circumstances may have changed in your favour since the original decision. Expert legal representation significantly increases appeal success rates because a well-prepared case with strong evidence and legal arguments addresses every refusal reason systematically. Oral hearings (£140) give you the opportunity to present your case in person, answer the judge's questions, and respond to the Home Office's arguments in real time.
Which Decisions Can Be Appealed?
Refusal of asylum or protection claim
Refusal of human rights claim (Article 8 family/private life)
EU Settlement Scheme refusal or revocation
Revocation of British citizenship
Deportation orders under EEA Regulations
Revocation of protection status
Frontier worker permit decisions
Grounds of Appeal
The decision breaches the UK's obligations under the Refugee Convention
The decision is unlawful under the Human Rights Act 1998 (ECHR)
The decision breaches EU law (retained EEA Regulations)
The decision is not in accordance with the Immigration Rules
Discretion should have been exercised differently
Appeal Requirements and Key Details
Understanding the appeal process, deadlines, and requirements is essential for a successful challenge.
Strict Deadlines
Appeal deadlines are strictly enforced by the Tribunal. Missing the deadline means losing your right to appeal.
- In the UK: 14 calendar days from decision receipt
- Outside the UK: 28 calendar days from decision receipt
- Late appeals: Only accepted with compelling reason for delay
- Weekends and bank holidays count toward the deadline
Do Not Miss Your Deadline
Contact us the same day you receive a negative decision. We assess your case and file the appeal well within the deadline, ensuring you do not lose your right to challenge the decision.
How to Appeal
Appeals can be submitted online (recommended) or by post/email using form IAFT-1.
- Online submission is faster and provides instant confirmation
- Form IAFT-1 for post/email appeals (detained appellants)
- Home Office reference number required
- Supporting documents and evidence submitted with appeal
- Form IAFT-2 to request additional time or information
- Form IAFT-3 to notify special requirements (disability, interpreter)
We Handle Everything
We prepare and submit your appeal, manage all Tribunal correspondence, prepare your evidence bundle, and represent you at the hearing. You focus on your life - we focus on your appeal.
The Appeal Process Step by Step
From receiving your decision to the Tribunal hearing, here is exactly what to expect at each stage of the appeal process.
Receive Decision and Assess Appeal Rights
Check your decision letter carefully. It will state whether you have a right of appeal, what grounds you can appeal on, and the deadline for filing. Contact us immediately for a free case assessment - we will review the decision letter and advise on the strongest grounds of appeal. Time starts running from the date of receipt.
Prepare and Submit Appeal
We draft your grounds of appeal, identifying every legal argument and factual point that supports your case. The appeal is submitted online (or via form IAFT-1) within the 14/28-day deadline. Tribunal fee is paid at this stage (£80 paper or £140 oral hearing). We request an oral hearing in most cases for maximum impact.
Home Office Responds
The Home Office receives a copy of your appeal and prepares their response. They submit their bundle of evidence and written arguments to the Tribunal. We receive and review their response, identifying any weaknesses in their case that we can challenge at the hearing.
Prepare Evidence Bundle
We compile a comprehensive appeal bundle including: your witness statement addressing every refusal reason, all supporting documentary evidence, expert reports (country, medical, etc.), skeleton argument with legal submissions, and relevant case law. This bundle is served on the Tribunal and Home Office 5 working days before the hearing.
Attend the Tribunal Hearing
The hearing takes place before an independent Immigration Judge (in person, by video, or by phone). We present your case, examine witnesses, respond to the Home Office Presenting Officer's arguments, and make closing submissions. You may be asked questions by the judge - we prepare you thoroughly beforehand so you know exactly what to expect.
Receive the Tribunal's Decision
The written determination is sent to both parties, usually within 4 weeks of the hearing. If your appeal is ALLOWED, the Home Office must implement the decision within 28 days (grant your visa/leave/status). If your appeal is DISMISSED, we advise on further options including permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal if there was an error of law. Both parties have the right to appeal the Tribunal's decision to the Upper Tribunal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about appealing Home Office immigration decisions, deadlines, costs, and the Tribunal hearing process.
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Do Not Let an Unfair Decision Stand
The Home Office makes incorrect decisions every day. You have the right to challenge them before an independent judge. Our appeal specialists have the experience and expertise to give you the best chance of success.
Expert Immigration Appeal Representation
Our specialist immigration appeal team has represented clients at the First-tier Tribunal across human rights appeals, asylum claims, EU Settlement Scheme disputes, deportation challenges, and citizenship revocation cases. We prepare comprehensive evidence bundles, draft detailed grounds of appeal, and provide confident advocacy at oral hearings to give every client the strongest possible case before the independent Tribunal.
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