Immigration and Asylum Chamber (First-tier)

Hears appeals against Home Office decisions on immigration, asylum, and human rights claims.

This page covers UK-wide law. Where local procedure differs (e.g. courts or tribunals), this is noted in the relevant section.

Overview

The Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal hears appeals against Home Office decisions to refuse asylum, human rights claims, or applications under the Immigration Rules where a statutory right of appeal exists. Appeals are determined by judges sitting alone or with non-legal members. Most hearings are now hybrid (in-person or by video).

What it handles

Asylum and humanitarian protection appeals
Human rights claims (Article 8 ECHR family/private life)
EU Settlement Scheme and EEA Regulations appeals
Deprivation of citizenship

Deadlines

Home Office decision (in-country) → 14 days to file Notice of Appeal
Home Office decision (out-of-country) → 28 days to file Notice of Appeal
Detention → 5 working days

Appeals

Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) on point of law, with permission.

Representation

Specialist solicitors and OISC-registered immigration advisers; legal aid available for some asylum and detention cases.

Official sources

https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals/first-tier-tribunal-immigration-and-asylum

Last reviewed: 2026-05-21. This is legal information, not legal advice.