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NAM Solicitors
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We advise clients who have received a Home Office refusal or adverse immigration decision. We review refusal notices, advise on merits and explain the options available — including administrative reviews, appeals and judicial review.
Receiving an immigration refusal can be distressing and the time limits for challenging decisions are strict. The first step is to understand whether the decision is correct and what options remain. These may include an administrative review, a right of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal, or a fresh application with additional evidence.
We do not guarantee the outcome of any appeal, review or fresh application. We will advise honestly on the merits before any work begins.
An administrative review asks the Home Office to reconsider a decision where there has been a caseworking error. It is not a full re-examination of the merits. The review must be requested within 14 days (if you are in the UK) or 28 days (if you are outside the UK) of receiving the refusal. We advise on whether an administrative review is the right course and draft the application clearly setting out the alleged error.
We review your refusal notice carefully to identify any errors in Home Office reasoning, misapplication of the Rules or failure to consider relevant evidence.
We draft the review request clearly and precisely, setting out the caseworking error and the correct legal position under the Immigration Rules.
Not all decisions carry a right of appeal. Where a right of appeal exists, it must generally be lodged within 14 days (in-country) or 28 days (out of country). Appeals are heard by the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal. We advise on the prospects of success, prepare the appeal bundle and represent clients at hearing where instructed.
We advise on whether the refusal can be challenged, the basis for the appeal (Immigration Rules, Article 8 ECHR, or both) and realistic prospects of success.
We prepare clear, detailed and legally sound witness statements from the appellant and any supporting witnesses for use at the hearing.
We compile the full appeal bundle including all supporting evidence, relevant case law authorities and a skeleton argument where appropriate.
We represent clients at First-tier Tribunal hearings in the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, including at hearing centres across London and the South East.
Where a First-tier Tribunal appeal has been dismissed, it may be possible to seek permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal on a point of law (error of law). Judicial review is a separate High Court procedure challenging the lawfulness of a public body's decision — it is not a merits appeal. Strict time limits apply (usually 3 months from the date of the decision being challenged).
We advise on whether the First-tier Tribunal made a legal error and assist with permission applications to the Upper Tribunal where appropriate.
We advise on the legal merits of a judicial review challenge, assist with pre-action protocol correspondence and advise on the permission application process.
⚠ Act immediately after a refusal. Appeal and review deadlines are strict — 14 days in-country or 28 days out-of-country from the date of the refusal notice. Missing a deadline may mean you permanently lose the right to challenge the decision.
Appeal and review deadlines are strict. Please contact us as soon as you receive a refusal notice — even if you are not sure whether to appeal.
Barrister fees, tribunal fees, translation and expert report costs are not included unless stated.
Contact us promptly after a refusal — deadlines are strict.
Contact us immediately — appeal and review deadlines are strict and easily missed.