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Appeal a visa or immigration decision if you're in the UK – for applications made before 6 April 2015: Form IAFT-1

Use this form to appeal a visa or immigration decision if you have the legal right to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber).

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HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
1 October 2016
Last updated
11 April 2025 — See all updates

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Application form: IAFT-1

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Guidance notes: IAFT-1

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Find out how to appeal against a visa or immigration decision if you made your application before 6 April 2015.

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Updates to this page

Published 1 October 2016
Last updated 11 April 2025 show all updates

  1. Updated the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)'s address in the guidance notes.

  2. Updated the First-tier Tribunal's address in the form.

  3. Added a link to the personal information charter as part of the data protection statement.

  4. First published.

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