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How do I get my IHS refund after visa refusal?
If you’re Eligible for the Health and Care Visa If you have not yet received it please email the IHS refund team with your name, your sponsor’s name, your CoS number and your IHS number. The email you should use to contact the Home Office is [email protected].
How long it takes to get IHS refund?
within 6 weeks
IHS refunds are processed within 6 weeks from the decision of your application. The process takes longer for applications that have then appeal the decision or applied for an administrative review following the refusal.
Can I apply for IHS refund?
You may be able to get money back if you paid the immigration health surcharge ( IHS ) and you work in health and care. If you do not have a Tier 2 (General) visa or you work in another health or care role, you may be able to apply for a refund.
What is the purpose of administrative review?
An administrative review upholds or overturns a decision already made. Administrative reviews focus on the following: questions of policy and procedures, or. the possible misapplication of regulations or instructions.
How long does an IHS refund take to process?
The processing times for IHS refunds can vary depending on the reason for the refund. However, this will usually be within 6 weeks of any decision on your visa application or 6 weeks from the date of any reimbursement application. Who can claim IHS refund? You can claim an IHS refund if your visa application is refused or withdrawn.
Do you have to pay back IHS after appeal?
You’ll have to repay the IHS if your appeal or administrative review is successful and you’ve already got your IHS refund. You might have to repay a different amount if: Contact UK Visas and Immigration ( UKVI) if your refund is not paid within 6 weeks.
What is the IHS refund surcharge for UKVI?
The exact surcharge you will have to pay will depend on how much leave is granted by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). You’ll automatically get a partial IHS refund if you paid for more years than you were granted leave or any dependants on your application are refused leave. You will receive a full IHS refund if:
What is the immigration health surcharge (IHS) refund?
You’ll get a full immigration health surcharge ( IHS) refund if: You’ll get a partial IHS refund if your visa application’s successful but: If you are due a full or partial refund for these reasons, you do not have to do anything to get it.