Reviews • Administrative Review

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?

AR focuses on case-working errors shown on the record; we prove the error and why it matters.

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. 1

    Decision audit

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

  2. 2

    Deadline & channel

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

  3. 3

    Error matrix

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

  4. 4

    Representations

    Submit concise AR with annexed matrix and authorities.

  5. 5

    Decision & advice

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

  6. 6

    If AR fails

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

Documents we’ll use

AR is based on the existing record; we cite what was misread and add permitted material only.

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

Note: New evidence is limited at AR. We focus on errors on the record and only include additions where rules allow.

Fees & timelines

Transparent scope and realistic timescales — we prioritise your filing deadline.

Government

What to expect

  • AR fee & routeWe’ll confirm
  • Processing timesVaries by category
  • Escalation optionsCase-by-case

We confirm exact timelines for your decision type and manage all filings on time.

Professional

Our fixed-fee packages

  • Error audit & matrixFixed fee quote
  • AR representationsFixed fee quote
  • Authorities & annexingFixed fee quote

Scope in writing — no hidden extras. Staged payments available on request.

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

Quick answers on eligibility, evidence, timelines, and next steps.

Ready to file a targeted Administrative Review?

We’ll map the errors, cite the rules and record precisely, and submit clean representations on time — then guide the next steps.