Who it's for
- Applicants and sponsors after a spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner visa refusal
- People preparing their own appeal, or organising evidence before instructing an adviser
- Anyone who needs to understand the refusal grounds before deciding to appeal or reapply
What's included
- About this pack — appeal rights, time limits and the financial requirement
- Common refusal grounds and how to challenge them table: financial requirement, relationship, English language, accommodation, intention to live together and EX.1
- Part 1 — Appeal statement: addressing where the decision-maker went wrong on the rules, and the Article 8 proportionality argument with four factors to complete
- Appeal bundle index — 10 tabs from refusal notice to witness statements
- Part 2 — Witness statement template with statement of truth
Please note: appeals are lodged with the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), usually online. This pack helps you prepare your arguments and evidence; it does not lodge the appeal for you. The deadline runs from the date of the decision.
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See what's in the bundle →Key points covered
- Deadline: 14 days if you are in the UK, 28 days if you are outside the UK — file on time and improve later
- The appeal is on human rights grounds; showing the rules were met is powerful evidence within the Article 8 argument
- The best interests of any children are a primary consideration
- Index your evidence into a clear bundle
- Witness statements should be specific: dates, places and what the witness saw
- Complex cases should be taken to a regulated immigration adviser or solicitor
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Questions
Do all spouse visa refusals carry a right of appeal?
Most do, because refusing a partner of a British citizen or settled person usually engages Article 8. Your refusal notice confirms whether you can appeal.
How long do I have?
14 days from the decision if you are in the UK, 28 days if you are outside it. The deadlines are strict.
Does the pack lodge the appeal?
No. You lodge it with the First-tier Tribunal. The pack prepares your written arguments, bundle and witness statements.
Is it in the Immigration Complete Bundle?
Yes. The Immigration Complete Bundle includes every DocPilot immigration template.
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