Chapter 04: Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
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What is the primary function of the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)?
The Tribunal is responsible for hearing and deciding appeals against Home Office decisions relating to immigration, asylum, and nationality matters.
A Notice of Appeal must include the appellant’s grounds for appeal and any supporting documentation.
Appellants must state their grounds of appeal and provide supporting documents at the time of submitting their Notice of Appeal.
Which form is typically used when lodging an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)?
Form IAFT-5 is commonly used for lodging appeals to the First-tier Tribunal against decisions related to protection and human rights claims.
Can the First-tier Tribunal dismiss an appeal without a hearing?
The Tribunal may decide appeals on the papers alone without a hearing if both parties agree or if appropriate in law and under procedural rules.
Ahmed, an Egyptian national, missed the deadline to appeal his refusal decision. Can he still appeal?
The Tribunal has discretion to admit late appeals if there are exceptional or justifiable reasons, and if permission is granted.
What happens if an appellant fails to attend their hearing without a valid reason?
If an appellant fails to attend a scheduled hearing without reasonable explanation, the Tribunal may proceed to dismiss the appeal.
The First-tier Tribunal may give directions to ensure that an appeal is dealt with fairly and justly.
Under Tribunal Procedure Rules, judges can issue directions at any stage to manage cases justly, including timelines and evidence submission.
Is it mandatory for the Home Office to attend every First-tier Tribunal hearing?
While the Home Office often attends to present its case, it is not mandatory in every case. The Tribunal may proceed in their absence if necessary.
Which of the following is NOT part of the Tribunal Procedure Rules’ overriding objective?
The objective focuses on fairness, justice, efficiency, and proportionality—not Home Office operational costs.
Maria from Brazil submitted her appeal online, but did not upload all supporting evidence. What should she do next?
Appellants can apply to submit or amend their supporting documents before set deadlines or in accordance with Tribunal directions.
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