Asylum seekers and refugees
Your rights to protection by the UK government because you have fled from another country because of fear of persecution.
The Right to Remain Toolkit is a guide to the UK immigration and asylum system. It gives an overview of the legal system and procedures, with detailed information on rights and options at key stages, and actions you can take in support of your claim, or to help someone else.
Contains a list of helplines offering asylum seekers help with asylum applications, advice on accommodation, finding schools, finding and joining English-language classes, benefits and health.
The Refugee Council provides free advice and information to asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. Links to information on seeking asylum, information for children under 18, getting advice, therapeutic support and destitution support.
Explains how to apply for asylum in the UK, what to do at a screening interview, and what you can do if your application is refused, in a range of guidance.
Information for children under 18 on what they need to do to be able to apply for asylum in the UK.
This section links to information and resources on how to apply for university, scholarships, pre-university courses and FAQs.
Provides information on what you need to know about applying for university in the UK. You click on the topic that you want information on and it opens an article on it. This organisation can also provides advice if you need further help after reading the information on their site.
A guide explaining the process of reuniting with your family if you are a refugee, the requirements, how to avoid your application being refused, how to appeal, and where you can get help with your application.
Information on the process of reuiniting with your family as a refugee, where to get help, information on how to prepare for their arrival and when they arrive. Also links to a FAQ document and a full guide.
Explains what support, accommodation and financial help is available for asylum seekers while your claim is being considered. Includes the form to apply for support.
Use this tool to find our if you might be able to claim benefits and social housing, get help from social services, or if you need to seek immigration advice.
If your application for support is refused, or your support is stopped you can appeal against the decision. Explains how the appeals process works and contains a form for Notice for Appeal.
Information about your rights to appeal if you are refused asylum.
This factsheet explains how to appeal to the Tribunal, write the appeal form,
prepare for your hearing, and explains what happens on the day of your hearing.
Information on the programmes which provide specialist support to resettle refugees in the UK.
A guide for migrants by migrants to help you access services, build community, and take care of yourself before and after securing immigration status.
