Appeal hearing date set.

[yellowcloud]

Does anyone know how the appeal process works in simple terms as its very confusing to me?

I think I have figured it out, but please correct me

1. • The ECO refuses the application and sends a notice to the applicant along with their supporting documents.
     
     
   • If the applicant has the right to an appeal, the ECO will include a form with the notification of refusal.
     
     
   • The applicant must fill in the form, write the new statement in defense of their protest, and along with the original supporting documents, sends everything to the court at Leicester.
     
     
     
   • At Leicester an ECM (entry clearance manager) reviews the form, application, supporting documents, statement of refusal from the original ECO, and the statement from the appealing applicant. If the ECM reverses the ECOs decision, the applicant is notified. This can take up to three months after the initial refusal.
     
     
   • If the ECM continues the refusal, the paperwork is sent onto the Tribunal, a hearing date is set, the judge looks it over, makes a decision, and notifies the applicant of the outcome. This can take up to a year.

[bigmarco]

Does anyone know how the appeal process works in simple terms as its very confusing to me?

I think I have figured it out, but please correct me

1. • The ECO refuses the application and sends a notice to the applicant along with their supporting documents.
     
     
   • If the applicant has the right to an appeal, the ECO will include a form with the notification of refusal.
     
     
   • The applicant must fill in the form, write the new statement in defense of their protest, and along with the original supporting documents, sends everything to the court at Leicester.
     
     
     
   • At Leicester an ECM (entry clearance manager) reviews the form, application, supporting documents, statement of refusal from the original ECO, and the statement from the appealing applicant. If the ECM reverses the ECOs decision, the applicant is notified. This can take up to three months after the initial refusal.
     
     
   • If the ECM continues the refusal, the paperwork is sent onto the Tribunal, a hearing date is set, the judge looks it over, makes a decision, and notifies the applicant of the outcome. This can take up to a year.

The ECM who reviews the case is based at the Embassy in Manila. If he upholds the refusal he then returns a photo copied bundle to Leicester who then forward this on to you together with the date of your hearing.
Its then upto you if you decide to seek professional advice.
Our appeal was submitted late which caused about 6 weeks of delays. The refusal was in March and our appeal date is september so it takes less than a year. I would say slightly less than 6 months if you do everything properly.