Visa refusal and administrative review
Challenging an eligible UK visa refusal where the Home Office made a caseworking error in points, salary, or document evaluation.
Who this pathway suits
Applicants whose points-based work, student, or visitor application was refused due to Home Office error.
Eligibility at a glance
- Refusal notice states you have the right to Administrative Review
- Must be submitted within 28 days (if outside UK) or 14 days (if inside UK)
How the process works
- Identify specific caseworking error in the refusal notice
- Submit online Administrative Review application with grounds
- Independent senior review team assesses decision
Documents you will typically need
- Refusal notice, original application submission bundle, detailed grounds of review statement
What to keep in mind
You cannot introduce new evidence that was not before the original decision-maker unless requested.
Official source: GOV.UK — Ask for an administrative review. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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