Immigration appeals and status problems

If the Home Office refuses or revokes your status, some decisions can be appealed to an independent tribunal.

✓ Last checked against gov.uk: July 2026
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Deadlines are strict and short. Your decision letter states how and by when to appeal — act on it immediately, and get regulated help: find an immigration adviser on gov.uk. We are an education consultancy, not a law firm.

First-tier Tribunal

What can be appealed

You may be able to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) if the Home Office has decided to:

⚖️ Protection & human rights

Refuse your protection (asylum / humanitarian protection) claim · revoke your protection status · refuse your human rights claim · revoke British citizenship.

📄 Status & permits

Refuse or revoke EU Settlement Scheme status, travel permits or family permits · refuse or revoke a frontier worker permit · refuse or revoke an S2 healthcare visitor visa · deportation decisions under the EEA Regulations.

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What happens

An independent judge listens to both sides of the argument before making a decision. You can present evidence and be represented.

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Tribunal contact

First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
contactia@justice.gov.uk
0300 123 1711 (Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm)
The tribunal cannot give legal advice.

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