Judicial Review

A judicial review is a legal challenge of the validity of a decision made in an immigration application. It can also apply in situations where it is deemed that you have no right to appeal a decision.

Judicial review allows applicants to challenge the way a decision has been made, for example, when you believe the decision was illegal, unreasonable, unfair or irrational. Judicial review is primarily concerned with ensuring that accurate procedures were followed and the law was applied correctly when forming the decision.

The court does not examine the evidence with a view to forming its own view about the substantial merits of the case. The court is concerned with whether the decision makers had done something that they had no lawful authority to do OR the decision makers may have abused or misused their given authority.

The court will also examine whether the decision makers had not followed the procedures that, as a matter of fairness, they were obligated to observe. The decision may be rendered perverse, irrational or grossly disproportionate to what was required.

Judicial reviews are often prolonged and detailed, demanding numerous forms of evidence to satisfy valid legal challenges.

Our tactful professionals will assist you through the process and incremental preparation to reinforce every opportunity of achieving a resolute, positive result.