You can request personal information about you that is held on the Home Office's immigration records (this is also known as a ‘Subject Access Request’). Use the online application form to request access to personal information held by UKVI. Using the online application will reduce the time it takes to respond to your request. You will receive a response within 1 month of the Home Office receiving your supporting documents. Our specialist team of immigration solicitors in London can provide expert immigration advice and legal representations on a fixed fee basis for your Subject Access Request (SAR) to the Home Office UKVI.
Free Immigration Advice For Subject Access Request (SAR)
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What Are The Various Types Of Subject Access Requests?
You can make 3 types of requests, all free of charge. If multiple requests are made for the same person, the first request received will be treated as your sole application.
Basic Subject Access Request (SAR)
Under the basic Subject Access Request (SAR), You can request a copy of:
- an electronic summary of your immigration history
- landing cards we hold electronically
- visa applications you submitted from outside of the UK (as part of entry clearance)
- Workers Registration Scheme (WRS) information if you are a national of Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia
- Entry and exit into and out of the UK. Your travel history can be provided for the past 5 years if a passport or travel document is submitted for this period
Most people find that this option gives them all the information they need.
Specific Subject Access Request (SAR)
Under the Specific Subject Access Request (SAR), you can request specific information if you need to. You should clearly describe what documents you need.
You can request copies of up to 5 single documents, for example:
- a list of your applications
- a particular decision letter
- the outcome of an appeal (appeal determination)
- a particular detention progress report
- a deportation order
- a particular interview record
If you need more information than the documents in this list, you must make a detailed request.
Detailed Subject Access Request (SAR)
The Detailed Subject Access Request (SAR) allows you to request a copy of your Home Office paper file. Initially, you will be sent an electronic summary of your immigration information (as with a basic application) this gives most people what they need. However, this option also allows you to request further information from your Home Office paper file if the electronic data does not fulfil your request. Refining your request to state clearly what paper records you need will help your application.
Evidence To Send
To process your request for your data, the Home Office UKVI needs the following evidence to confirm your identity:
- a copy of your photo identification, such as a passport
- a letter to give permission for your records to be sent to you, or your representative
- proof of your relationship, if you are applying for a child under 12
Your application form will advise you where to email your evidence. Your application will not be accepted until Home Office UKVI receives these documents, and it will be automatically rejected if you do not send them within 15 days of making your application.
How Can We Help?
Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representations on a fixed fee basis concerning your Subject Access Request (SAR) to Home Office UKVI. Our fixed fee for your immigration application will cover all the work of our immigration solicitors on your Subject Access Request (SAR) until a response is received from the Home Office UKVI. The casework to be carried out by our immigration solicitors in relation to your Subject Access Request (SAR) will entail the following:
Advice on requirements: Our immigration solicitors will advise you on the relevant requirements you have to meet for your Subject Access Request (SAR) to the Home Office UKVI.
Completing application form: Our immigration lawyers will complete the relevant application form for your Subject Access Request (SAR).
Preparing a detailed cover letter: Our specialist immigration solicitors will prepare a detailed cover letter in support of the Subject Access Request (SAR) to explain what data is required from the Home Office UKVI.
Follow-up work: Our immigration lawyers will carry out all the follow-up work until a decision by the Home Office UKVI on the Subject Access Request (SAR);
Assessment of UKVI data: Our immigration solicitors will assess the data received from the Home Office UKVI and discuss the same with you as necessary.
Our Fixed Fee For Subject Access Request To Home Office UKVI
Our immigration solicitors will charge a fixed fee ranging from £400 + VAT to £700 + VAT for your Subject Access Request (SAR) to the Home Office UKVI. The agreed fixed will depend on the complexity of the matter and the volume of work involved in the Subject Access Request (SAR).