Immigration

Do you have questions about citizenship or the right to remain in the UK? Perhaps you want to know more about deportation, seeking asylum or refugee status. Maybe you need information about what different types of visa are available and to whom. There might be issues surrounding your spouse or your family.

The links below provide information and resources in relation to immigration matters.

If you can’t find what you are looking for why not try our legal answers service or speak to a barrister.

Legal Resources

www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk
Free, confidential and independent legal advice paid for by legal aid accessible by telephone, online, through digital TV,centres and networks.

www.ilpa.org.uk
Immigration Law Practitioners' Association promote and improve the advising and representation of immigrants.  They also aim to secure a non-racist, non-sexist, just and equitable system of immigration, refugee and nationality law and provide information to members on domestic and European immigration, refugee and nationality law.

www.iasuk.org/
The Immigration Advisory Service provide representation and advice in immigration and asylum law. These services are free but they also offer a fee-paying (non-profit) service.

www.freerepresentationunit.org.uk
The Free Representation Unit provide legal advice, case preparation and advocacy in tribunal cases for those who could not otherwise obtain legal support, for want of personal means or public funding. The FRU can provide representation for some immigration cases.

www.refugee-legal-centre.org.uk
The Refugee Legal Centre is an independent organisation offering legal advice and representation to asylum seekers and refugees.

www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/
The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. They not only give direct help and support, but also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.