Once your appeal is lodged in time and accepted by the Tribunal, the next step is for FTT to list it for a hearing. An independent immigration judge would hear the case if an applicant chooses his or her case to be decided at an oral hearing. Asylum appeals are normally prioritised at FTT and are listed as soon as a slot becomes available. Oral hearing is normally attended by the Home Office representative, an applicant, his or her legal representative and any witnesses the applicant wishes to call to give evidence. After hearing the case, an Immigration Judge normally reserves his or her decision and delivers it in writing in a few weeks’ time.