# Immigration appeals: key figures

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- **117,697** Appeals received in 2025/26, up 49% on 2024/25. Source: MoJ/HMCTS, Tribunal Statistics Quarterly (First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber).
- **151,767** Open appeals at 31 March 2026, up 68% in a year. Source: MoJ/HMCTS, Tribunal Statistics Quarterly (First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber).
- **87,450** Of which asylum/protection appeals pending. Source: MoJ/HMCTS, Tribunal Statistics Quarterly (First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber).
- **39%** Share of appeals determined in 2025/26 that were allowed. Source: MoJ/HMCTS, Tribunal Statistics Quarterly (First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber).
- **61 weeks** Mean time to clearance (asylum: 67 weeks). Source: MoJ/HMCTS, Tribunal Statistics Quarterly (First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber).
- **48,758** Asylum claims awaiting a Home Office initial decision as at 31 March 2026. Source: Home Office, Asy_D03 (claims awaiting a decision).

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