Following a visa refusal, you may be able to apply for an administrative review. An administrative review is a review of your visa application, carried out by a different Home Office official. New evidence cannot be submitted in support of an administrative review so this is only a suitable option if you believe that you submitted all the correct documentation but the Home Office made a mistake in refusing you a visa.
Decision eligible for admin review
- in country Tier 4 applications made on or after 20 October 2014 by either a main applicant or dependant
- in country Tiers 1, 2 or 5 applications made on or after 2 March 2015by either a main applicant or dependant, including indefinite leave to remain applications under those routes
- in country applications where the decision was made on or after 6 April, unless the applicant applied as a visitor or made a protection or human rights claim
and for which the outcome is that the application is either:
- refused
approved and a review is requested of the period or conditions of leave granted
Admin review on entry clearance refusal
For applicants overseas, an eligible decision is a decision to refuse an application for entry clearance made on or after 6 April 2015, unless the application short-term
- short term student made under part 3 of the Immigration Rules
- as a visitor
- a human rights claim
If you receive a visa refusal, please seek advice from us. Often, visa refusals and administrative reviews require in-depth knowledge of the current immigration rules and policies. We can help you to interpret your visa refusal notice and advise you on the grounds to apply for an administrative review.
