Administrative and Immigration Appeals
Visa refusals, deportation orders, permits, claims against the state
Administrative and Immigration Appeals
Decisions by government offices, from a refused visa extension or a deportation order to a revoked license, can be challenged. Korean law provides administrative appeals to a tribunal and lawsuits in the administrative court, but each has a short filing window.
We handle administrative lawsuits, administrative appeals, constitutional complaints, permit and license disputes, state compensation claims and disciplinary matters for public employees.
What we handle
Administrative lawsuits
Constitutional complaints
Administrative appeals
Permit and license revocations
State compensation claims
Disciplinary actions against public employees
Regulatory compliance
What foreign nationals should know
Immigration decisions such as a refused extension, a denied change of status, a deportation order or an entry ban are administrative dispositions. They can be appealed, but generally within 90 days of notice.
A deportation order can in some cases be suspended while the appeal runs. The request must be made immediately.
Fines and voluntary departure arrangements have long-term consequences for re-entry. Get advice before agreeing to anything at the immigration office.
Hearings are in Korean. We prepare the documents and represent you so you do not need to attend alone.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The refusal is an administrative disposition that can be taken to the administrative appeals commission or the administrative court within 90 days. The reasons stated in the decision determine the strategy.
Immediately. A written objection to the Minister of Justice must be filed within seven days, and a lawsuit with a request to suspend enforcement can follow. Contact us the day you receive the order.
A petition to the Constitutional Court claiming that a law or a state action violated your basic rights, available after other remedies are exhausted. It is a specialized procedure with strict deadlines.
Yes, for damage caused by unlawful acts of public officials, subject to reciprocity with your home country under the State Compensation Act.
This page provides general information about Korean law and is not legal advice. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case. Consultations are paid and are held in English or with an interpreter.
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