Eligibility:

• Applicants who have had their visa or immigration application refused can request an administrative review.
• Only certain types of decisions are eligible for administrative review, such as refusals of points-based system visas, Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 4, and Tier 5 visas.

Grounds for Review:

The review can be requested if the applicant believes that the Home Office made a factual error, misapplied the law, or failed to follow the correct procedures.
Application Process:

• The request for an administrative review must be submitted within 14 days (about 2 weeks) if the applicant is in the UK, or within 28 days (about 4 weeks) if the applicant is outside the UK.
• The request is made using a specific form and must include details of why the decision is believed to be incorrect.

Fees:

• The fee for an administrative review is £80. This fee is refunded if the review is successful.

Decision Process:

• A different caseworker from the one who made the original decision will review the case.
• The decision on the administrative review is usually made within 28 days (about 4 weeks).

Possible Outcomes:

• • The original decision is upheld.
  • The original decision is withdrawn and corrected.

Further action is required, such as additional checks or requests for information.

• Digital Submission:
  • Increased use of digital platforms for submitting administrative review requests to streamline the process and reduce processing times.

• Improved Transparency:
  • Enhanced transparency in the decision-making process, with more detailed explanations provided for both the initial decision and the review outcome.

• Processing Timeframes:
  • Efforts to consistently meet the 28-day decision timeframe to improve efficiency and provide timely outcomes for applicants.

• Guidance and Support:

Updated guidance and support materials are available on the Home Office website to help applicants understand the administrative review process and prepare their requests effectively.