SERVICES
Appeals
Overview
Your Right to Appeal
Challenging a Refusal:
Whether you received a refusal for an application made inside the UK or for entry clearance from overseas, it is not necessarily the end of the road. However, an appeal is a formal legal process with zero room for error.
If your refusal letter states you have the Right of Appeal, you must act immediately. At First Precedent, our advisers are regulated by the OISC at Level 3—the highest level of competence. This allows us to represent clients in the most complex cases before the Immigration Appeal Tribunal, including those involving Human Rights (Article 8) and international protection.
2026 Appeal Deadlines
The Tribunal is strict. If you miss your deadline, you may lose your right to challenge the decision entirely.
| Where you are applying from | Deadline to lodge your appeal |
| Inside the UK (Standard) | 14 days from the date the decision was sent. |
| Inside the UK (Detained) | 5 working days from the date of service. |
| Outside the UK (Entry Clearance) | 28 days from the date you received the decision. |
Why Seek a Consultation First?
Before you commit to a full appeal, we provide a Merits Assessment. We review the Home Office’s reasons for refusal and tell you honestly if an appeal is the best route or if a “Fresh Application” would be faster and more cost-effective. If we proceed, we handle everything—from drafting the “Grounds of Appeal” to representing you in person before the Judge.
What We Help With
- Case review and advice
- Grounds of appeal preparation
- Tribunal hearing representation
- Reapplication support if needed
Who Can Apply
- Applicants who received visa refusals
- Individuals with right of appeal
Processing Time & Fees
- Appeals may take 2–6 months.
- Fixed fees and staged pricing available.