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Reconsideration | Working in the UK | Work Permits

The Work Permit team part of the UK Home Office deal with the work permit and may refuse the work permit should they not meet the criteria’s. A full explanation of the refusal would be provided.

If you think that the decision based on the information sent in with your original application was an error, and you wish the Home Office to reconsider your previous application, the you should write within 28 days of the date of original decision letter and explain why you believe that the decision was wrong, with reference to the guidance notes, and make it clear that you are requesting a review of the decision on your previous application. There will be no fee for this consideration.

Home Office will consider the grounds of refusal of your initial work permit application and also undertake a full review of all other elements of the work permit decision.

Home Office will only accept two reviews for each original application refused. If your initial review is unsuccessful, you will only be able to seek one further review of the original application. Any further requests for a review received for the same original application will be returned to you. If you wish to proceed with the application, please complete a fresh application form.

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