The UK Home Office has introduced significant changes to the Administrative Review process, which will impact individuals seeking to challenge case working errors. Here is what you need to know about these updates, and how they may affect your immigration journey.
Error correction
Previously, Administrative Review was the primary paid route for individuals to challenge errors in their immigration decisions. In addition, there is a separate process involving an out-of-country error correction team, which allows to challenge certain errors. Crucially, this process was previously only available to those who made applications outside of the UK.
The error correction team’s remit will now be expanded to cover applications made in the UK, where an error in the conditions or time period has been established. This will no longer be challengeable by Administrative Review and aims to help reduce the burden caused by a growing backlog of outstanding applications for Administrative Review.
Must stay in the UK to apply for Administrative Review
The eligibility requirements for Administrative Review will now mandate that individuals who have applied for Administrative Review in respect of a decision made in the UK must remain in the country. If they leave the UK, they will not be permitted to come back even if their Administrative Review is successful.
One type of leave at a time
This change eliminates potential conflicts that could arise if both types of leave were granted simultaneously.
Conclusion
If you need to challenge an error in your grant of permission, check if the free error correction process applies to you – this is now the appropriate way to challenge certain Home Office errors. If you need to apply for Administrative Review in respect of a decision on an application made in the UK, ensure you stay in the UK until you receive the outcome.
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Updated: 21 March 2025
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