Immigration Services

Immigration and Asylum Appeals

“High success rate in appeals over the last 3 years. Helping you get the outcome you wanted and deserve.”

With a strong background and training in appeals, the immigration solicitors at Ronald Fletcher Baker have considerable expertise in appeal work, particularly conducting their own advocacy and preparing witness statements, skeleton arguments and appeal bundles. The team also has relationships with Counsel at leading London chambers and with organisations and doctors offering medico-legal reports on a private and pro bono basis to relevant clients.

Immigration and Asylum Appeals

What are Immigration and Asylum Appeals?

Immigration and asylum appeals are legal challenges made when a person disagrees with a decision made by the Home Office about their immigration or asylum claim. The appeal is usually heard by the First-tier Tribunal.

We also offer the following personal immigration services:

Family Visa applications
Medical applications
Asylum applications
Deportation and Detention
Settlement and Citizenship applications
Passport issues
Administrative and Judicial review cases

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How Can Ronald Fletcher Baker Help?

Our specialist immigration team supports a wide spectrum of clients seeking tailored advice on complex visa applications and appeals matters, including representing individuals in the First Tier Tribunal and Upper Tier Tribunal matters.

We offer expert, strategic advice on whether a client is better served by lodging an appeal or submitting a fresh application. Our expert solicitors assess the prospects of success, identify the most effective route, and advise on the evidence required to strengthen the case. We have a high success rate in appeals, reflecting the depth of our expertise and our commitment to meticulous preparation. Every client receives thorough, tailored support, ensuring that each appeal is presented with precision and care.

Instructing the immigration team at Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP means having dedicated experts supporting you from start to finish. Our solicitors guide you through every stage of your appeal — from assessing whether an appeal is the most effective route and advising on the process in light of your personal circumstances, to managing the outcome and ensuring that the Home Office properly implements a positive decision. We provide a transparent fixed‑fee service, capped regardless of the complexity of your case or the time required. This approach gives you clarity, confidence, and genuine peace of mind throughout your immigration journey.

Case Study: Successful Assylum Appeal

The immigration team at Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP were recently instructed by a client who lived outside of London and spoke limited English. Having already spent considerable time and money with previous solicitors, the client was dissatisfied with the service received and sought to change representation.

When he approached us, his appeal had been prepared only to a basic standard, with just a few months remaining before the final hearing. Recognising his situation, we offered a reduced fee given the late stage of instruction, and immediately began strengthening his case. Our team prepared an addendum bundle that included a new detailed witness statement from his partner, supporting evidence, objective evidence, and a comprehensive skeleton argument drafted by experienced Counsel whom we instructed.

Throughout the process, we maintained regular contact with the client, ensuring he was fully informed and prepared for his hearing. Despite the time constraints and the complexity of the case — particularly as the Home Office disputed the client’s nationality — the appeal was successful.

A few weeks after the hearing, the client’s appeal was allowed, and he was promptly granted Refugee Status by the Home Office.

What will happen when you instruct us?

The team will take the following action if you instruct them to handle your immigration or asylum appeal:

Advise you on the prospects of success prior to lodging an appeal and any alternative remedies i.e. making a new application

Advise you on the appeals process and the likely timeframes involved

Lodge the appeal for you, advise you on whether an oral hearing would be required or if the matter can be dealt with on the papers

Advise you on the contents of the Home Office bundle

Prepare your bundle thoroughly including by taking the relevant witness statements, drafting a skeleton argument, collating the subjective and objective evidence in your case and the strengths of this evidence, advising you on whether an expert report might be needed

Advising you on the contents of the Home Office’s review of your bundle and responding to this if appropriate

Representing you at a hearing and having a conference with you in advance of the hearing so you are familiar with the structure on the day

Advising you on the outcome of your appeal including any suitable remedies and relevant timeframes

Advising you on your rights post a grant of immigration status from the Home Office after a successful appeal

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FAQS

Your frequently asked questions

1. Why should I instruct RFB for my appeal?

Appellants with legal representatives are usually more likely to win an appeal. RFB’s immigration team has the knowledge and experience to be able to help with your appeal no matter how complex it may seem. The team carries out a wide variety of appeal work, and has a success rate in appeals.

2. How do I know if I need a barrister for my appeal?

We will review your case papers thoroughly and take your instructions and advise you on whether we think it would be beneficial to instruct a barrister in your appeal. This will depend on the complexity of the appeal, the relevant time frame and the capacity of the team to attend the hearing.

3. If I do not win my appeal, will I get my money back?

No, we do not work on a no-win-no-fee basis; however, our success is high, and we will be very upfront with you at the point of instruction on the merits of your case.

4. My spouse visa has been refused, and I have a right of appeal. Is it better for me to reapply for a spouse visa or lodge an appeal?

This will depend on the facts of the case and your personal circumstances. It is likely that your financial situation and the urgency of your matter will be key factors in making this decision. We will be able to advise you on this and provide on the options available to you, and the pros and cons of these options. You will then be able to make an informed decision. However, it is imperative that you contact us as soon as you receive a negative decision so that if you do wish to appeal, you can still take advice and lodge an in-time appeal.

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Immigration Services

Immigration and Asylum Appeals

Immigration and Asylum Appeals

What are Immigration and Asylum Appeals?

We also offer the following personal immigration services:

How Can Ronald Fletcher Baker Help?

Key Immigration Team Contacts

Case Study: Successful Assylum Appeal

What will happen when you instruct us?

FAQS

Your frequently asked questions

1. Why should I instruct RFB for my appeal?

2. How do I know if I need a barrister for my appeal?

3. If I do not win my appeal, will I get my money back?

4. My spouse visa has been refused, and I have a right of appeal. Is it better for me to reapply for a spouse visa or lodge an appeal?

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