Immigration Appeals Lawyers, London
If your application for a visa has been refused or your appeal against a refusal has been dismissed by a tribunal or court, you have come to the right place. Challenging refusals of visas by the Home Office and negative appeal decisions of the tribunal or courts is our specialty. We have many years of experience successfully challenging decisions all the way to the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and/or European Court of Human Rights, if necessary. If your application for a visa or leave to remain has been refused, or you are unhappy with any other immigration decision made against you, Stevens Machi Solicitors can assist you in lodging an appeal or making an application for administrative or judicial review.
Immigration Appeals from Outside the UK
If you are not in the UK and have made a visa application that has been refused, you will have 28 days from the date of receipt to appeal this decision. You must lodge the appeal within the specified time frame. However, you can only make an appeal if you have a right to appeal. If you do not have a right of appeal, you may be able to challenge the decision by administrative or judicial review.
Immigration Appeals from within the UK
If you have had a visa application refused and you are in the UK, depending on the circumstances, you will normally have 10 working days to lodge your appeal with the Tribunal. You can only make an appeal where you have a right to appeal, however given the short timescale you should seek legal advice as soon as you receive the refusal if you intend to appeal. If you do not have a right of appeal, you may be able to challenge the decision by administrative or judicial review.
Making an Appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
You may be able to make an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) in a number of circumstances including where the Home Office has:
- Refused your asylum or human rights claim.
- Made a decision to deport you or refused to issue you a residence document under the European Economic Area (EEA) Regulations.
- Made a decision to revoke your protection status.
- Made a decision to take away your British citizenship.
If you are looking to make an immigration appeal, it is important you seek proper legal advice and representation. Our expert solicitors have many years of experience with the immigration appeals system and will strive to give your case the best chance of success.
Judicial Review of an Immigration Decision, UK
Judicial review is a legal process that allows you to challenge the lawfulness of the decision or an action of a public body in the UK. This could be the UK Border Agency or the Home Office. You can seek leave of the court for judicial review where you can prove you have an arguable case with a real prospect of success. To challenge a decision by way of judicial review, you must challenge the decision without delay or in any event within three months of the decision you wish to have reviewed. In the vast majority of cases, our judicial review applications have been settled in our client’s favour prior to any hearing.
Here at Stevens Machi, our solicitors are experts in immigration appeals, judicial review and administrative review proceedings. We can advise you on the best course of action. Appeals are often a very effective remedy as mistakes are very frequently made when immigration applications are refused. We can assess your circumstances to let you know the best route forward to a successful outcome.
Contact our Specialist Immigration Appeals Lawyers in London
Whatever your immigration situation, you need an immigration lawyer with the knowledge, experience and dedication to ensure that you get the visa you want as quickly as possible. With over 30 years’ combined experience, specialising exclusively in Immigration and Human Rights Law, you can be confident that Stevens Machi Solicitors will obtain for you the best possible outcome. We are passionate about winning our cases. Contact us today by filling out our contact form, or call us now on 020 8318 7768.
