After an immigration decision
Start with the complete decision, the date received and the application that led to it.
Keep the decision and how you received it.
Retain the full letter, notice, email and attachments. The date and method of receipt may matter. Avoid assuming that all refusals or tribunal decisions have the same deadline or the same challenge route.
Gather the actual application record.
Prepare a copy of what was submitted, including forms, supporting documents and subsequent correspondence. A careful assessment should distinguish what was before the decision-maker from material obtained later.
Discuss the right route before taking another step.
A new application, a reconsideration request, an appeal and a judicial review are different processes. The appropriate option depends on the decision, the legal framework and the facts. An appeal is not available for every refusal.
Do not assume that another request pauses a deadline.
Sending an enquiry, requesting records or making a reconsideration request should not be treated as confirmation that a legal deadline is extended. Ask for advice promptly about the actual decision and dates.
Understand what a court challenge can achieve.
Judicial review addresses reviewable error within the court's jurisdiction. A successful challenge may lead to reconsideration rather than an approval. The office can discuss the potential relief and limits of a particular proceeding.
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