Immigration law
Deportation & Removal Appeals
When the Home Office wants you to leave, the deadlines are measured in days. So is our response.
Is this you?
Who this is for
- You have received a notice of liability to deportation
- You were sentenced to 12 months or more and fear automatic deportation
- You are being removed after overstaying or a refusal
- You have a partner or children in the UK who depend on you
What the rules require
- Act on the notice
- The letter sets a short deadline to make representations. Do not miss it.
- Article 8
- Family and private life can outweigh deportation where the exceptions apply.
- Very compelling circumstances
- Required for longer sentences, beyond the standard exceptions.
- Appeal
- A refusal of a human rights or protection claim usually carries a right of appeal.
A summary, not legal advice. The Immigration Rules change often; we confirm what applies on your application date.
Free first step
10 minutes with a solicitor about your deportation & removal appeals matter.
Prepare
Your document checklist
Tick off what you already have. Bring the rest to mind before your consultation, and we'll tell you what really matters for your case.
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A general guide. Your solicitor confirms exactly what your case needs. Your ticks are saved on this device only.
The process
How it works
- 1Same-day reviewWe read the notice and diarise every deadline.
- 2RepresentationsWe submit a full human rights case before the deadline.
- 3DecisionIf refused, the decision letter states your appeal rights.
- 4AppealUsually 14 days from inside the UK to lodge with the First-tier Tribunal.
- 5HearingWe prepare witnesses, bundles and counsel for the hearing.
Fixed.
How our fees work
After your free consultation we quote a fixed fee in writing, covering exactly what we will do. Home Office fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge are paid separately to the government, and we tell you the current amounts before you commit.
Free
Your first 10 minutes with a solicitor.
In writing
A fixed fee for the agreed work, before anything starts.
No surprises
Government fees quoted up front and paid to the Home Office.
Refusal deadline check
Had a visa refused? Find out how long you have to appeal.
Tribunal appeal windows are short and strictly enforced. Enter the date on your refusal letter.
Indicative only: 14 days, counted here from the date on your letter (the earliest possible start). Some refusals carry administrative review rather than appeal, and detention cases can run on different timetables. Your letter states the exact deadline.
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Enter your letter date
FAQs
Deportation & Removal Appeals: your questions
Still unsure? A ten-minute call usually settles it.
Is deportation automatic after a 12-month sentence?
The law requires a deportation order for foreign nationals sentenced to 12 months or more, unless an exception applies, such as a breach of human rights including family life. Those exceptions are where our work focuses.
How long do I have to respond?
The deadline is set out in your notice and is usually short. If you are reading this with a notice in hand, call us today.
Can I appeal from inside the UK?
In most human rights appeals, yes. Some cases are certified, which can limit this. We check your letter for certification straight away.
What is the difference between removal and deportation?
Removal is used for people without permission to stay. Deportation follows criminal convictions or 'conducive to the public good' decisions, and carries a re-entry ban until the order is revoked.