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Start the eligibility checkContact usWhat administrative review is
Administrative review is a process in which a different Home Office caseworker checks whether the original decision contained an error. It is not a full appeal and it is not a chance to put forward new evidence in most cases. It is used mainly for refusals under points-based and similar routes, where there is no right of appeal.
The review looks at whether the original caseworker made a mistake, such as:
Failing to consider evidence you did send;
Making a factual error, for example about dates, salary or funds;
Applying the Immigration Rules wrongly;
Refusing on a document-format point that the rules did not require;
Failing to follow the Home Office's own process, such as not giving a chance to correct a minor error where policy requires it.
When administrative review is available
Administrative review is available for some, but not all, refusals. It usually applies to decisions on routes such as Skilled Worker, Student, Graduate, Global Talent and some other points-based categories, and in some cases to refusals of an application made in the UK. It generally does not apply to:
Standard Visitor refusals;
Most family and partner applications, where a right of appeal or other process applies instead;
Refusals that you can appeal;
Applications that were rejected as invalid rather than refused.
Whether it applies to you depends on the type of decision and where you applied. Your refusal letter should say. If it does not, we can check.
Deadlines
The time limit is short and strict.
| Where you are | Normal deadline |
|---|---|
| In the UK | 14 calendar days from receiving the decision |
| Outside the UK | 28 calendar days from receiving the decision |
| In immigration detention | 7 calendar days |
Our fees
Deadlines are counted from the day you receive the decision, not the day you read it. If you are close to the deadline, contact us immediately. Verify these time limits on GOV.UK.
What administrative review can and cannot achieve
It can:
Correct a decision that was wrong on the evidence you submitted;
Lead to the decision being withdrawn and a new decision made;
In some cases restore your leave while the review is considered.
It cannot:
Allow you to add most new evidence;
Challenge the rules themselves;
Act as an appeal to a tribunal;
Guarantee a different result.
A failed review does not stop you making a fresh application, but it may not help if the underlying problem is a missing requirement. Often a new application is the better route, and we will tell you if that is the case.
Fees
The Home Office charges a fee for administrative review (listed at £80 at the time of writing; verify on GOV.UK). The fee is usually refunded if the review succeeds. Our own fee is separate and depends on the case; we agree it in writing before work starts.
| Service | Our fee |
|---|---|
| Initial advice | £60 to £125 |
| Review of refusal and options | £200 to £500 |
| Preparing a review request | By agreement, usually at the lower end of work and business fees |
How we help
Read your refusal. We identify the reasons given and whether administrative review is available.
Spot the error. We compare the decision with your application and the rules.
Advise on options. Review, new application, or another route. We tell you honestly if review is unlikely to succeed.
Prepare the request. Where the issue is within our scope, we help you set out the error clearly and within the deadline.
What we cannot do
We do not guarantee outcomes.
Applying from outside the UK
People often ask for help with administrative review from abroad after a refusal on a student, work or Global Talent application. We advise and represent clients wherever they live, by video call and email, and the longer 28-day limit for overseas applicants still runs from the day you receive the decision. Send us your refusal letter as soon as you can.
What is administrative review?
A check by a different caseworker that the original decision did not contain an error.
Is administrative review the same as an appeal?
No. An appeal goes to a tribunal. Administrative review is internal to the Home Office.
How long do I have to ask for administrative review?
Usually 14 days in the UK and 28 days outside it.
Can I submit new evidence?
Generally not, with narrow exceptions.
How much does it cost?
The Home Office fee is listed at £80. It is refunded if the review succeeds.
My visitor visa was refused. Can I ask for review?
Generally not. See our visitor visa page.
Should I apply again instead?
Sometimes. We can compare the options after reading the refusal letter.
This page is general information, not advice on your case. Rules and fees change; always check GOV.UK.
Refused and unsure what to do? Send us your refusal letter, start the eligibility check or contact us. The deadline is short, so act quickly.
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Bill Zahr (LLB Hons) leads Noble Rose Immigration Service with a methodical, "law-first" approach. Guided by the ethos ‘Navigare per Legem’, Bill combines rigorous legal expertise with genuine empathy to navigate complex UK immigration cases. Formerly of a top-tier UK firm, he ensures every client receives transparent, elite, and personalised care.
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Renzel Carlos (LLB Hons, First Class) is the primary liaison at Noble Rose Immigration Service. Currently undertaking the Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) programme, she combines a meticulous legal foundation with deep frontline experience. Renzel is dedicated to guiding clients through the emotional complexities of immigration with high-level professionalism, precision, and compassionate care.
