This blog shines a spotlight on work visa issues. It outlines the many ways in which the UK work visa system places migrant workers at risk of exploitation and other forms of harm.

We have been made aware that people in the asylum system who are representing themselves at appeal have been lodging appeals in the wrong tribunal (court) system. 

There are cases in which arguments about respecting your human rights will be helpful in an immigration application to stay in the UK. This blog is about human rights applications that are based on medical cases. 

Anyone under the age of 18 who is eligible to register for British citizenship may have their application fee waived if they cannot afford it.

If you believe that your human rights would be breached if you are not given access to Legal Aid funding, then you may be able to apply for exceptional legal aid funding. 

The Migrants Rights’ Network has published a brilliant new report entitled ‘Immigration raids: an anatomy of racist intimidation’. 

The Home Office is moving to an online visa system. We updated this blog on 19 August to reflect changes to the process, including links to helpful guides on the process.

On 31 July 2024, the Supreme Court refused permission to appeal the order made by the Court of Appeal in the case of Roehrig. This blog explains what the case was about and what has changed as a result.

Amidst the escalation in anti-migrant and racist violence in July-August 2024, we know that many people feel at risk attending their reporting appointments. We are re-sharing this blog to share what we know about reporting, and will update it as we learn more.

The Home Office has published regulations to amend provisions of the ‘Illegal’ Migration Act, which will allow asylum claims to be processed. These regulations will also enable people to be granted settlement and British citizenship.