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Administrative review (AR) of visa refusal as adult dependent relative of BNO status holder

You can apply for an Administrative Review (AR) of BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa refusal as a dependant of BNO migrant if your application is refused by the Home Office, UKVI. You can apply for Administrative Review (AR) of refusal of following applications as a dependant of BNO:

  • entry clearance for BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa;
  • switching into BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa;
  • renewal/extension of BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa;
  • ILR as BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR).

Administrative review (AR) Of BNO adult dependent relative (ADR) visa entry clearance refusal

If your application for entry clearance as BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) is refused by the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO), you can apply for Administrative Review (AR) of the refusal of your entry clearance application. A request for an Administrative Review (AR) should be filed within 28 days after the date of receipt of the notice of refusal from the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO).

The Entry Clearance Manager (ECM) must consider and decide the Administrative Review (AR) within 28 calendar days of the receipt of the request for Administrative Review (AR). If the Entry Clearance Manager (ECM) is convinced by the arguments presented in the grounds for Administrative Review (AR) that the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) has made case working error in deciding the entry clearance application of the BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa, the decision of the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) to refuse the application will be reversed and the applicant will be required to submit his/her passport for the issue of the entry clearance to the BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR).

If the Entry Clearance Manager (ECM) maintains the decision of the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) to refuse the entry clearance application of BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR), the applicant then has the option to file Pre Action Protocol (PAP) and Judicial Review (JR) against the refusal of his/her entry clearance application. In some cases, filing a fresh entry clearance application for BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa may be appropriate rather than challenging the refusal by way of Judicial Review (JR). It is also possible to file fresh application as well as Judicial Review (JR) against the refusal of BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa application.

Administrative review against refusal of an in-country application as a BNO adult dependent relative (ADR)

You can apply for Administrative Review (AR) if your application for:

  • switching into BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa.
  • renewal/extension of BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa.
  • ILR as a BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR).

is refused by the Home Office Home Office UKVI. You can apply for Administrative Review Online. There is a fee of £80 for applying for an Administrative Review (AR). The Administrative Review (AR) must be filed within 14 days from the date of receipt of the UKVI refusal letter. The review of the refusal of your BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa application will be done by a different person, but using the same documents and facts sent with your original application. If the result of the Administrative Review (AR) is that the Home Office withdraws its original decision and grants you leave to remain in the UK (permission to stay), your fee paid for Administrative Review (AR) will be refunded. You should get a decision within 28 calendar days. The Home Office, UKVI will write to you if they think it will take longer. You cannot be removed from the UK whilst your request for Administrative Review (AR) is pending consideration with the Home Office, UKVI.

If the Home Office UKVI maintains its decision to refuse your application as BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR), you then have the option to file Pre Action Protocol (PAP) and Judicial Review (JR) against the refusal of your application. In some cases, filing a fresh application as BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) may be more appropriate rather than challenging the refusal by way of Judicial Review (JR). It is also possible to file fresh application as well as Judicial Review (JR) against the refusal of BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa application.

How can we help with your administrative review request?

As specialist immigration solicitors, we can represent you in your request for administrative review of your BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa refusal and carry out all the work in relation to your Administrative Review (AR) of BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa refusal. Our work on your Administrative Review (AR) may include the following:

  • Discussing the reasons for refusal letter with you and advising on potential grounds to challenge the refusal of your BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa application.
  • Where relevant, considering the relevant documentary evidence which can be relied upon in rebuttal of the reasons for refusal of your BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa application.
  • Completing the relevant application form for Administrative Review (AR), if applicable.
  • Preparing detailed grounds for Administrative Review (AR) arguing rationally how the decision of the Home Office is not in accordance with relevant laws and facts and why the Home Office UKVI should reverse the decision of the Home Office caseworker to refuse the BNO Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa application.
  • Submitting the Administrative Review (AR) to the Home Office UKVI as per UKVI Guidance for the Administrative Review to be a valid for consideration by the Home Office, UKVI.
  • Keeping you fully informed on the progress of your matter.
  • Doing all the follow up work until decision is reached on your Administrative Review (AR) request by the Home Office UKVI.

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  • Agreed/Fixed Fee
 

      Costs:  Average cost from £3,700 (plus VAT at 20% )

       Who Will Carry Out the Work?

  • Director assisted by a Solicitor
  • Associate and Assistant Solicitor assisted by Paralegal and Caseworker
  • Casework supervised by Solicitor and Director
  • All work supervised by the Director
 

       Estimated Time:

  • On average, 15 hours to complete

       The exact time required depends on the specifics of your case, such as:

  • The amount of supporting evidence needed
  • Your language(s)
  • Whether you are applying with dependants
  • Complexities like past refusals, criminal convictions, or adverse immigration history

       Providing sufficient evidence at our first meeting and clearly meeting the applicable Immigration Rules may result in lower costs.

      Services Included:

  • Initial consultation to consider options and assess the most appropriate application
  • Advising on immigration rules/guidance and required evidence
  • Advising on submission methods (priority, premium, standard)
  • Assessing and advising on supporting evidence
  • Assisting with obtaining further evidence, including engaging with third parties (medical experts, banks, employers)
  • Preparing the application with supporting evidence
  • Preparing detailed representations with an index and finalising the application
  • Submitting the application and providing updates on progress
  • Advising on the outcome of the application, implications of status, and next steps
 

         Exclusions:

  • Home Office fees for making the application, which you will pay directly. Find the updated list of Home Office Fees.
  • Other expenses such as VAT and disbursements for medical/expert evidence or barristers.
  • Advice and assistance with appeals or reconsiderations if your application is refused.

      We will notify you promptly and before incurring any such fees if they are applicable.

         Home Office’s application fees

          Each application to the Home Office, attracts a specific Home Office’s fee.

         For the current fee for your application , please click the following link Uk Home Office’s current application fees

       Our timescale to Submit your application:

  • Applications typically take six to eight weeks from instruction, depending on the complexity of the applicant’s immigration history. We will inform you as soon as possible if it is likely to take longer.We’ll ensure that your application is  submitted on time before your existing leave to remain or leave to enter expires.
 

       The  Home Office’s  current timescale for  Processing your  application:

  • We cannot guarantee the Home Office’s processing time.  However, the currently  Home Office’s processing time is between 4 to 6 months in average.
 

        Please note that the estimated hours and fees are based on the provided information. All applications vary, and we can provide a more accurate estimate once we have more details about your specific case.    

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