Appeal Procedure

[delboyt46]

Hi,

Sent appeal form with new evidence to embassy.

How long does it normally take for ECM to review case? And how will embassy contact us to tell us decision?

Will decision always be in letter form? Or should we expect a phone call if positive?

Any previous experiences appreciated.

[vinny]

I have sent my appeal, how long will it take before I hear what happened?

[Kitty]

Some timescales from the First Tier Tribunal FAQ:

http://www.tribunals.gov.uk/Immigration ... s/FAQ6.htm

Appeals lodged with Entry Clearance Offices

For visit visa appeals lodged at post the earliest time an appeal would be heard is, 12 weeks after the appeal was lodged.

For non-settlement appeals lodged at post the earliest time an appeal would be heard is, 16 weeks after the appeal was lodged.

For settlement appeals lodged at post the earliest time an appeal would be heard is 24 weeks after the appeal was lodged.

What happens if I lodge my appeal with the FTTIAC?...

...The Notice of Pending Appeal instructs the Respondent to prepare and send evidence on which they have based their decision to refuse your application to us. They have 11 weeks to provide this for non-settlement cases (including family visitor cases) and 19 weeks for settlement cases.