Category: Asylum & Refugee Support

Being granted refugee status is one of the most significant moments in an asylum journey – but it can also bring a new set of urgent practical questions. You may need to move out of asylum accommodation, arrange benefits or employment, open a bank account, understand your immigration status and plan for the future –… Continue reading What Happens After You Are Granted Refugee Status in the UK?

Receiving a refusal of your asylum claim can be frightening, particularly when you believe it is unsafe for you to return to your country. A refusal does not mean that every case has the same next step. Depending on your decision, you may have a right of appeal. If your appeal rights are later exhausted… Continue reading What to Do If Your UK Asylum Claim Is Refused

If you are seeking asylum in the UK and do not have enough money to support yourself or somewhere suitable to live, you can apply for asylum support. Depending on your circumstances, support can include accommodation, money for essential living costs, healthcare assistance and access to education for your children. There is also additional support… Continue reading What Support Can Asylum Seekers Get in the UK?

There is no fixed processing time for a UK asylum claim. GOV.UK states that asylum applications will be decided as soon as possible, but it does not give a standard number of weeks or months within which every applicant will receive a decision. The time required depends on the individual claim and the work the… Continue reading How Long Does an Asylum Claim Take in the UK?

Asylum seekers are not permitted to work in the UK while their asylum claim is being considered. There are, however, limited circumstances in which someone who has been waiting a long time for an asylum decision can apply to the Home Office for permission to work. Permission is not automatic after 12 months, and if… Continue reading Can Asylum Seekers Work in the UK?

Evidence can be an important part of a UK asylum claim, but there is no single checklist of documents that every asylum seeker must produce. Every protection claim is based on different circumstances. Someone fleeing political persecution will have very different evidence from a person seeking protection because of their religion, sexuality, gender identity, nationality… Continue reading What Evidence Do You Need for a UK Asylum Claim?

Your asylum interview is one of the most important stages of a UK asylum claim. It gives you the opportunity to explain in detail why you are seeking protection, what has happened to you and why you believe it would be unsafe for you to return to your country. The interview can involve personal, difficult… Continue reading What Happens at a UK Asylum Interview?

Claiming asylum can be one of the most important processes a person goes through. If you believe it is unsafe to return to your country because you fear persecution, understanding what happens next can make the process feel clearer and help you prepare for each stage. A UK asylum claim is not the same as… Continue reading How to Claim Asylum in the UK: Step-by-Step Guide