When an employee's visa application is refused, HR and compliance teams are suddenly navigating territory that sits at the intersection of employment law, immigration policy, and tight legal deadlines. This guide covers how the UK visa appeal and review system works — from Administrative Review timelines to Tribunal processes — with the context HR systems and compliance teams need to act effectively. The Two Main Challenge Routes There is no single "appeal" mechanism for all UK visa refusals. The route available depends entirely on the visa category and the grounds of refusal. 1. Administrative Review Available for refusals in the points-based system (Skilled Worker, ICT, Student, etc.) where the applicant believes the decision-maker made a caseworking error.…