Administrative and Judicial Reviews
If your UK visa or immigration application has been refused and you don’t have a right of appeal, you may still be able to challenge the decision through a review process. Reviews are designed to correct errors and ensure decisions were made lawfully. The two main routes are Administrative Review and Judicial Review.
Types of Review
- Administrative Review (AR) – A request for the Home Office to re-examine its decision to check for errors in applying immigration rules.
- Judicial Review (JR) – A legal challenge in the courts where you argue that the Home Office acted unlawfully, unreasonably, or unfairly.
Who Can Apply?
- Applicants refused under points-based categories where decision-making errors may have occurred.
- Individuals without an appeal right but who believe the refusal was procedurally unfair or unlawful.
- Those seeking to prevent unjust removal or denial of lawful residence in the UK.
Administrative Review is an internal Home Office process focused on decision errors. Judicial Review is a court process challenging the legality of a decision. AR is usually quicker and less costly than JR.
ARs generally take a few weeks to a few months. Judicial Reviews, being court-based, can take significantly longer and involve greater legal complexity.
Yes, in many cases. If a review is unsuccessful, you may still submit a new application addressing the original refusal reasons or explore appeal options if available.
Why Hawflein Can Help
Reviews are powerful but technical processes. At Hawflein Solutions, we assess eligibility, prepare strong submissions, and if necessary, represent you in Judicial Review proceedings. We also advise on next steps, including re-applications or appeals, if reviews are unsuccessful.
Faced with a Refusal?
Let us guide you through Administrative and Judicial Reviews with expert care. Contact Hawflein Solutions today for tailored advice.
