Appeals system
This page explains what the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal does and how to contact it.
The purpose of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal is to hear and decide appeals against decisions made by the UK Border Agency and officers in diplomatic posts abroad who can issue visas. They hear cases on asylum, immigration, and nationality.
One or more immigration judges may hear an appeal. They are sometimes accompanied by non-legal members of the tribunal. Immigration judges and non-legal members are appointed by the Lord Chancellor and they are independent of the government.
Appeals are heard in a number of centres around the United Kingdom.
If you make an appeal, you will usually attend the hearing with your legal representative. The UK Border Agency will also have a legal representative at the hearing.
The immigration judge, or panel, will decide whether your appeal against our decision is successful or not (this is known as the decision being 'allowed or dismissed'). The tribunal's decision will be given to you in writing. It is called a determination.
In certain circumstances you may be able to apply to have the tribunal's decision reconsidered. The UK Border Agency may also be able to ask to have it reconsidered. There are different ways of making an application for reconsideration, depending on whether your appeal was heard by a single judge or a panel.
How to contact the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal
There is guidance on the appeals process on the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal website.
The tribunal can also answer questions about the appeals process after you have made an appeal.
Asylum and Immigration Tribunal
PO Box 6987
Leicester
LE1 6ZX
Phone: 0845 600 0877
Textphone: 0845 606 0766
Fax: 0116 249 4130
Email: customer.service@tribunals.gsi.gov.uk
Open: Monday to Friday 0830-1730
Terms explained
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Legal representative
A solicitor or other qualified adviser who advises you on how our laws apply to your case.
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Lord Chancellor
The Lord Chancellor is also the Secretary of State for Justice. The Lord Chancellor has responsibility for overseeing constitutional reform and the running of the civil and criminal courts through the Ministry of Justice.
Contact
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Asylum and Immigration Tribunal
0845 600 0877
Asylum and Immigration Tribunal, PO Box 6987, Leicester, LE1 6ZX