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Glasgow Immigration Solicitors
Upper Tribunal Specialists

Immigration Appeal Refused
or Dismissed? We Can Help

When the First-tier Tribunal dismisses your appeal, there may still be options. Our Glasgow immigration solicitors advise on Upper Tribunal error of law grounds, fresh claims and judicial review. Act within 14 days.

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After a Dismissed Appeal

A Dismissed Appeal Is Not Always the End

Many FTT decisions contain a material error of law — the judge may have applied the wrong legal test, misapplied country guidance, failed to consider relevant evidence, or given inadequate reasons. Where that is the case, you may be able to appeal to the Upper Tribunal.

⚠️ Act within 14 days. Permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal must usually be sought within 14 days of the FTT decision if you are in the UK. Contact us immediately.

What We Can Do

  • Review FTT determination for errors of law
  • Draft grounds of appeal to the Upper Tribunal
  • Apply for permission to appeal — written and oral
  • Appear at error of law hearings
  • Represent at remaking hearings
  • Advise on fresh claim options
  • Judicial review of FTT decisions where appropriate
  • Urgent injunctions to prevent removal

Grounds of Appeal to the Upper Tribunal

Common Errors of Law in Dismissed Appeals

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Failure to Apply Country Guidance

FTT judges are bound by Upper Tribunal Country Guidance decisions. Failing to follow or misapplying a binding CG case is a recognised error of law.

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Inadequate Reasons

A bare assertion that evidence is not credible, without adequate explanation, can constitute an error of law. We identify where judicial reasoning falls below the required standard.

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Wrong Legal Test Applied

Applying the wrong standard of proof, misidentifying the Refugee Convention ground, or conflating Article 3 and refugee protection standards can all amount to material errors of law.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

14 days from the date the FTT sends you its decision if you are in the UK. 28 days if outside the UK. These are strict time limits.
A legal mistake by the FTT judge — wrong legal test, failure to apply binding country guidance, inadequate reasons, or procedural error causing injustice.
You may be able to request an oral permission hearing. If refused at oral stage, statutory review may be available. Fresh claims may also be an option if new evidence has emerged.
Yes, in some circumstances. If new evidence has emerged since your appeal, a fresh claim under paragraph 353 may be available.

Appeal Dismissed? Get Advice Urgently

Upper Tribunal time limits are strict. Contact our Glasgow immigration solicitors — 0141 275 4844.

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