Administrative Review — challenge case-working errors quickly

Where there’s no right of appeal, we target case-worker errors with a structured AR and supporting citations, file within strict deadlines, and advise clear next steps if AR is unsuccessful

What we do for Administrative Reviews

Rapid audit, precise error mapping, and clean submissions — on time and on point.

( Eligibility ) - Route & deadlines

  • We confirm AR eligibility for your decision type and lock the exact filing deadline.
  • Decision & route check
  • Correct AR channel/form
  • Deadline diarised

( Errors ) - Error matrix

  • Line-by-line error table with rule citations and pinpoint references to the record.
  • Rule/policy misapplication
  • Misread/ignored evidence
  • Procedural defects

( Submission ) - Representations

  • Structured AR representations with annexed matrix, authorities, and concise ask.
  • Targeted representations
  • Annexed error table
  • Authorities & guidance

( Outcome ) - Next steps

  • If AR fails, we advise promptly on the strongest alternative: re-apply, appeal (if available), or JR.
  • Decision review & advice
  • Re-apply vs JR strategy
  • Time limits protected

What counts as an Administrative Review error?

( Misapplication ) - Wrong rule/test

Caseworker applied the wrong rule or ignored mandatory policy. Incorrect legal threshold Guidance not followed

( Evidence ) - Misread/ignored record

Key documents were overlooked or incorrectly interpreted. Overlooked documents Factual misreadings

( Procedure ) - Process error

Procedural unfairness or defects within decision-making. Unfair process steps Notice/format defects

( Materiality ) - Made a difference

We show how the error could have changed the outcome. Causal link to result Correct remedy asked

How your Administrative Review runs

Fast audit, precise drafting, and on-time filing — with deadlines protected at each step.

1-) Decision audit

  • We read the refusal, application record, and guidance to map arguable errors.

2-) Deadline & channel

  • Confirm exact timeframe and correct AR route/form; diarise key dates.

3-) Error matrix

  • Draft a table with rule cites, record pinpoints, and outcome impact.

4-) Representations

  • Submit concise AR with annexed matrix and authorities.

5-) Decision & advice

  • We review the AR outcome and advise on the practical next step.

6-) If AR fails

  • JR feasibility, re-apply with improvements, or switch route where stronger.

Documents we’ll use

Core record

Refusal decision & reasons Application form & uploads Correspondence & notices Biometrics/interview record (if any)

Identity/status

Passport/BRP/eVisa printout Status history (where relevant) Certified translations (if needed) Proofs already provided

Evidence cites

Pinpoint page references Policy/guidance extracts Authorities bundle (targeted) Any admissible addendum

Submission pack

Representations letter Error matrix (annex) Authorities index Submission receipts

Common issues we solve

We correct rule misapplication and record mistakes with precise citations and a clear remedy ask.

Wrong rule/paragraph

  • Refusal applied an inapplicable rule or policy section.

Missing documents error

  • Decision says evidence was missing when it was uploaded.

Points calculation

  • Points/criteria miscounted or wrongly assessed.

Genuineness findings

  • Conclusions not supported by the record submitted.

Procedural defects

  • Incorrect notice, process, or misapplied guidance.

Materiality

  • We show the error could have changed the outcome.

Administrative Review — FAQs

AR is an internal review that corrects case-working errors on the existing record when no appeal is available.

Contact & Location

Get in Touch

We offer in-person consultations at our UK offices, available by appointment only.

Our Sheffield Office Address

422 Pitsmoor Road
Sheffield S3 9AY
United Kingdom

Other UK Offices

  • Birmingham
  • Bradford

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Our Sheffield Office Address:

422 Pitsmoor Road
Sheffield S3 9AY
United Kingdom

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