Challenging Home Office Refusals - London Immigration Appeal Specialists
A refusal by the Home Office is stressful and disruptive, but it is not always the end of your journey. In many cases you have a right of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) and, if necessary, further appeals to the Upper Tribunal and the higher courts. Kreston Solicitors represents clients throughout London, Enfield, North London and the wider Greater London area in immigration appeals of every kind.
Our immigration appeals solicitors and visa appeal lawyers combine careful case preparation with tactical advocacy, working closely with specialist barristers where appropriate. Whether your case turns on human rights, credibility, family life or a technical legal point, our goal is to present the strongest possible argument to the Tribunal.
Types of Immigration Appeals We Handle
- Protection (Asylum) Appeals
- Human Rights Appeals
- Spouse, Partner and Family Visa Appeals
- EU Settlement Scheme Appeals
- Deportation Appeals
- Entry Clearance and Visit Visa Appeals
- Upper Tribunal Appeals and Higher Courts
How We Prepare Your Appeal
- A careful review of the refusal decision and reasons
- Identifying legal errors and evidential gaps
- Gathering updated and corroborative evidence (financial records, relationship evidence, witness statements)
- Instructing expert witnesses where needed (country experts, medical experts, psychologists, social workers)
- Drafting a detailed skeleton argument
- Preparing you and your witnesses to give oral evidence
- Instructing specialist counsel for the hearing
- Attending the hearing and, where appropriate, preparing written submissions afterwards
Time Limits - Act Quickly
Appeal deadlines are strict. In most cases you have 14 days to lodge an appeal if you are in the UK, or 28 days if you are outside the UK. Missing the deadline usually means you lose the right of appeal unless you can show a very good reason. Contact our London immigration appeal solicitors as soon as you receive a refusal.
Why Choose Kreston Solicitors?
- Enfield-based immigration solicitors serving clients across London and the UK
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Experience in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and higher courts
- Careful, evidence-led preparation that often makes the difference
- Strong working relationships with expert immigration counsel
- Bilingual staff and interpreters available for many languages
Contact Our Immigration Appeal Solicitors
If you have received a Home Office refusal and want to know whether you can appeal, contact Kreston Solicitors today. We will review your decision letter, advise on your options, and (if you instruct us) start work on your appeal right away.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Timescales vary significantly depending on Tribunal listing times. From lodging the appeal to the hearing, it typically takes several months, sometimes longer, and further appeals to the Upper Tribunal can add more time. Our London appeal lawyers will keep you updated with listing information.
In many cases, yes, particularly where credibility is in issue or where oral evidence is required from you or family members. Some hearings can be heard remotely by video. Where a hearing can be heard ‘on the papers’ without attendance, we will advise you on whether that is in your interest.
In most in-country appeals you have a right to remain in the UK until the First-tier Tribunal has decided your case, and often while any onward appeal is pending. Some cases are certified so that you can only appeal from abroad; we will advise you on your status.
You may be able to apply for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal on a point of law. The deadline to do so is usually 14 days. If the Upper Tribunal also refuses, further appeals may lie to the Court of Appeal. In some cases a fresh application or fresh claim may be a more realistic option, our immigration lawyers will assess which path is best.
Yes. Kreston Solicitors is at 44 London Road, Enfield, with easy access from Edmonton, Palmers Green, Haringey, Barnet, Tottenham, Wood Green, Waltham Forest and Central London.
Our fees depend on the complexity of the case, the amount of evidence, and whether counsel is instructed. We offer transparent fee arrangements (often fixed fees for defined stages) so you know where you stand. We do not undertake Legal Aid work, but we will signpost you if your case may qualify.
New evidence can sometimes be admitted in an onward appeal to the Upper Tribunal, although strict rules apply. If fresh evidence becomes available after your appeal rights are exhausted, it may be possible to make a ‘fresh claim’ to the Home Office. Our London immigration solicitors will advise you on the best way forward.