Asylum support discontinuations and homelessness
We have put together a guide to help people in asylum accommodation who are receiving either a grant of refugee status, or a refusal of their asylum claim. Click here for our guide.
Streamlining
The Home Office is currently in a process of “streamlining” some asylum claims in order to make decisions and clear the backlog of asylum claims by the end of 2023. This is causing some confusion, and the processing of claims is also causing problems when people’s asylum support is discontinued. We have put together some resources to help.
Adult streamlined asylum process – questionnaires
Children streamlined asylum process – Preliminary Information Meetings (PIMs)
The government is phasing out physical BRP cards and replacing them with a digital system by the end of 2024.
Click here for what we know so far.
Click here for our eVisas guide and information about eVisa support sessions, starting January 2025.
Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit is a voluntary organisation supporting people subject to immigration control for over 35 years.
We offer free legal advice, representation and support services to people seeking asylum, refugees, children and vulnerable adults.
November 2025GMIAU and Praxis On Thursday, the government published a statement and a consultation on their planned changes to settlement…
18th November 2025 In an unprecedented assault on refugee rights, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a new set of hostile policy…
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