✦ Understand the specific reasons behind an ILR application refusal.
✦ Explore the possible options available to you after an ILR refusal.
✦ Gain a clear understanding of the Leave to Remain/Settlement Visa refusal appeal process.
Applying for a settlement visa refusal appeal can be a complex and challenging process for individuals who want to make the United Kingdom their permanent home. The UK Home Office may refuse an ILR application for not fulfilling the relevant requirements and eligibility criteria. A single mistake can result in your application for settlement being denied, which can have disastrous consequences for your future plans. Going through the refusal appeal process on your own is a risky gamble, as proving your eligibility can be tougher than you think. Our team has extensive experience in assisting individuals and their families in securing their settlement in the UK.
At Ashbridge Immigration Solicitors, we have helped thousands of ILR applicants successfully obtain their settlement. We know how to identify and resolve application issues before they become a reason for refusal. If you have already received an ILR/Settlement refusal, our team can assist with your appeal or Judicial Review. We can advise you on the appropriate paperwork, prepare a robust strategy, and represent you before the tribunals or court.
Our highly qualified team has a strong track record of successfully challenging UKVI refusals. Our immigration experts work tirelessly and diligently to ensure every case we manage achieves the best possible results. We offer our excellent service to every client and have a transparent fee structure with no hidden charges or extra costs.
I lack the words to show how happy I am to have met Ashbridge Solicitors. You have proven beyond doubt that you are the best. You have been supportive from the first day to the last, not minding my shortcomings, and you have patiently assisted us down to this day. Our visa applications were all approved, none were denied, courtesy of your relentless efforts. I will recommend you over and over again.
If your ILR application has been refused, there are several options available to you. We will carefully consider each one and advise you on the method that is most likely to be successful for your case. The options (where available) are:
Resubmitting your ILR application: If your application was submitted incorrectly or certain documents were not included, it may be quicker and more cost-effective to simply submit a fresh application.
Administrative Review: If you believe the immigration official made an error when reviewing your application, you can apply for an Administrative Review.
Appeal: If you have applied for ILR after being in the UK on a PBS visa, there is no right of appeal on a refusal unless it is made on human rights grounds.
Judicial Review: If you do not have grounds for appeal or your appeal fails, you may apply for a Judicial Review of the decision.