Appeal a decision by the immigration and asylum tribunal

You can apply to the Upper Tribunal. if you think there is a legal mistake with a decision made by the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber).

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Appeal a benefit decision by the UK immigration and asylum tribunal

You can appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) if you think there’s a legal mistake with a decision made by the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Court).

The tribunal is independent of government and will listen to both sides of the argument before making a decision.

How to appeal

You must be able to make a case for why the decision was legally wrong.

For example, if the tribunal:

Did not apply the correct law or wrongly interpreted the law
Did not follow the correct procedures
Had no evidence or not enough evidence to support its decision

Simply call us at 02033844389 if you need help with your visa. You can also fill out the online form here.

Our experienced UK immigration Solicitors can help you with your immigration process.

Ask for a hearing

You can ask on your application for a decision to be made either:

Just on the information in your application
At a hearing that you or your representative can go to

The tribunal can decide to have a hearing even if you do not ask for one.

You’ll be told if this is the case and invited to attend if you’re in the UK.

If they do not hold a hearing, a judge will decide your case based on your application.

Our experienced UK immigration Solicitors can help you with your immigration process.

Ask for a hearing

You can ask on your application for a decision to be made either:

Just on the information in your application
At a hearing that you or your representative can go to

The tribunal can decide to have a hearing even if you do not ask for one.

You’ll be told if this is the case and invited to attend if you’re in the UK.

If they do not hold a hearing, a judge will decide your case based on your application.

Our experienced UK immigration Solicitors can help you with your immigration process.

If you have a hearing

We will inform you when your hearing is to take place. You may however need to attend a pre-hearing first, where the tribunal will check that you’re ready for the full hearing to take place.

Private hearings or hearings by video

Hearings are usually carried out in public. If you have an important need (for example you think you’ll be put in danger if you go to the hearing), you can ask:

For your name not to appear on any tribunal documents or court lists
For the tribunal to be private and not open to the public
To attend the hearing by video link

Asking for a male or female judge

You can ask for a male or female judge if you think there are issues in your appeal that make it appropriate. The tribunal will decide if it can do this.

Make your request as soon as possible when your apply, and no later than 7 days before the hearing.

If you can not attend the hearing

You must attend the hearing yourself if you’re in the UK.

If you’re not in the UK, we can arrange for a representative to attend the hearing in your place.

You can only be represented at the hearing by a solicitor or regulated immigration adviser, your sponsor can not act on your behalf.

Your sponsor can not represent you at the hearing, they can only be:

Told the tribunal’s decision
Given information over the phone

You must us aware if your sponsor will be attending the hearing in your place. Include the case reference number of your appeal.

Form IAFT-4: Appeal to the Upper Tribunal (immigration cases)

Seek permission from the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) to appeal to the Upper Tribunal regarding an immigration decision.