The exact deadline and route should be checked in the decision and the legal regime in force. As a practical matter, the file should be reviewed immediately after the refusal is received.
Immigration dispute · appeal · expulsion
Residence Refusals, Expulsion and Entry Restrictions
An immigration refusal or removal decision should be read together with its legal basis, date of service and appeal route. We first check the deadline and the effect of the decision, then assess whether an administrative or court challenge is available.
Refusal analysis
Breaking the decision down by legal ground and identifying the fact or document that led to refusal.
Expulsion procedure
Assessing the legal basis, current status, appeal route and relevant deadlines.
Entry ban
Reviewing the legal basis and duration of the ban and its relationship to an expulsion or other immigration decision.
How we assist with refusals and expulsion
- Analysis of a residence-permit refusal
- Assessment of appeal deadlines and procedure
- Legal support in expulsion proceedings
- Review of lawful-stay status
- Entry-ban issues
- Evidence of family, business and other relevant ties
- Assessment of the 2026 legislative changes
- Representation before administrative authorities and courts
The exact reason for refusal matters
An effective appeal does not begin with a general assertion that the decision is unfair. We identify the legal and factual basis used by the authority, what evidence was already in the file and what additional material is admissible and relevant at the next stage.
Refusal and expulsion are not the same procedure
Residence status and expulsion may be connected, but they are legally distinct processes. Challenging one decision does not always suspend another procedure automatically, so each track must be assessed separately.
2026 rules and effective dates
The law governing the status of foreign nationals changed in 2026. The date of the particular decision and the version of the law in force at that time can be important, so earlier practice should not be applied automatically to a new case.
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Questions about refusal, expulsion and entry bans
How quickly must a residence-permit refusal be appealed?
Does appealing a residence refusal automatically stop expulsion?
Not always. The relationship between the residence decision and any expulsion procedure depends on the legal basis and the rules in force, so automatic suspension should not be assumed.
How long can an entry ban last?
The duration depends on the legal regime and the basis of the decision. In some circumstances expulsion rules can lead to a multi-year ban, so the wording of the decision should be examined separately.
Do family or business ties in Georgia matter on appeal?
They may be relevant, but their weight depends on the legal basis of the refusal or expulsion. Family, business and other ties should be documented and connected to a specific legal argument.
Can a lawyer obtain the file and represent me?
With the appropriate authority, representation and various document-related actions may be possible. The form and scope depend on the specific procedure.
Have you received a refusal or expulsion decision?
Send the complete decision and the date it was received. We first check the deadline, the correct appeal route and the facts that can genuinely affect the outcome.
Send the decision