Work & Business Visa Administrative Review
Challenging points-based worker visa refusals caused by Home Office caseworker calculation and factual errors.
Checked against official Immigration Rules & GOV.UK guidance on 2026-10-30
For sponsored workers whose Skilled Worker, Senior Specialist Worker, or Scale-up visa has been refused, Administrative Review provides an internal mechanism to demonstrate that the caseworker made an eligible error (e.g. incorrectly calculating salary, misinterpreting the SOC code going rate, or overlooking submitted bank statements).
Key Requirements & Highlights
- Applies to points-based work visa refusals with no tribunal appeal right.
- Statutory fee: £80 (refunded if the refusal is overturned).
- Deadline: 14 days (inside UK) or 28 days (from abroad).
- Protects lawful Section 3C leave while an in-time in-country review is pending.
Step-by-Step Application Timeline
- Caseworker Error AuditDemonstrate where the caseworker failed to apply Appendix Skilled Worker or CoS details correctly.
- Online FilingSubmit Administrative Review on GOV.UK within statutory deadline.
- Review DecisionReview decision issued; visa granted once error is conceded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an employer assign a new CoS while an Administrative Review is pending?
Yes, an applicant can choose to withdraw an Administrative Review and submit a fresh visa application with an amended CoS if that offers a faster commercial resolution.
Need Guidance on Your Application?
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