Asylum in the UK – Seeking Protection and Safety

Your protection comes first

If you cannot return to your home country due to a well-founded fear of persecution or serious harm, you may be eligible to seek asylum in the UK. We help you present a clear, evidence-driven claim.

Evidence-led strategy Interview preparation Appeal-ready drafting
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Understanding Protection

What is Asylum in the UK?

What is Asylum?

Asylum is international protection for people who meet the 1951 Refugee Convention definition of a refugee.

  • Refugee: well-founded fear of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a particular social group.
  • Unable or unwilling to obtain protection from your home country.

The UK’s commitment

The UK upholds international human rights obligations by offering refuge to those in genuine need of protection.

We help you explain your case clearly, with the right evidence, from day one.

Rights While Your Asylum Claim Is Processed

While waiting for a decision, asylum seekers in the UK are entitled to basic rights and support to help them live safely and with dignity.

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Accommodation & Financial Support

You may be provided with safe housing and a weekly allowance to cover essential living costs if you have no other means of support.

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Healthcare Access

Asylum seekers can register with a GP and access free NHS healthcare services, including prescriptions, dental, and eye care where eligible.

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Education for Children

Children under 18 have the right to free school education while the family’s asylum application is being considered.

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Legal Representation

You may qualify for legal aid to cover advice and representation. We do not provide legal aid, but can recommend trusted providers.

How to Apply for Asylum

Clear, step-by-step guidance — from first contact to decision.

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Claim Asylum

Tell Border Force on arrival or contact the Home Office if already in the UK. We advise what to say and which documents to bring from day one.

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Screening Interview

Provide personal details and a brief account of why you need protection. We prepare a clear chronology to avoid inconsistencies later.

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Substantive Interview

In-depth discussion of your claim and evidence. We draft statements, prepare country evidence and rehearse answers to key credibility questions.

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Decision & Status

Outcome may be Refugee Status, Humanitarian Protection, or Limited Leave. Typical grants are for 5 years before applying for settlement (ILR).

If your claim is refused

A refusal is not the end of the road. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to appeal, submit new evidence, or consider voluntary return with support.

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Support & Resources

Free, trusted organisations that can help with urgent needs, information, and independent assistance while your claim is being processed.

Legal Aid Providers

Check eligibility and find accredited advisers who can provide legal aid for asylum applications and appeals.

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Refugee Council

Advice, integration support, and services for adults and children seeking protection in the UK.

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British Red Cross

Emergency support, family tracing, destitution services and practical help for people seeking asylum.

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Migrant Help

24/7 support for asylum accommodation, reporting issues and accessing essential services.

Contact Migrant Help →

Pathway to Settlement

If granted Refugee Status or Humanitarian Protection, you typically receive 5 years’ permission to stay. You may then apply for ILR and later British citizenship (if eligible).

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
Work & live permanently
Apply for British Citizenship
Specialised asylum help

Asylum cases prepared with a judicial mindset

We build complete, appeal-ready cases with proper paperwork and clear legal theory, so your claim stands up to tribunal scrutiny.

Proper paperwork — detailed statements, chronology, country evidence, corroboration.
Case theory first — risk on return, credibility, internal relocation, sufficiency of protection.
Appeal-ready drafting — submissions structured like pleadings with pinpoint references.
End-to-end support — screening prep, substantive interview bundles, updates & representations.

Note: We do not provide legal aid.

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Asylum case preparation – legal library
Evidence-led drafting, tribunal-ready bundles, clear case theory.

Why Choose Us

Compassionate, rigorous, and transparent — we prepare asylum cases the way tribunals expect to see them.

Proven Expertise

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Strong track record across initial claims and appeals, with evidence-led strategies tailored to your facts.

Judicial Mindset

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Submissions structured like pleadings with precise references, credibility analysis, and clear case theory.

Transparent Fees

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Clear pricing, staged milestones, and written scopes — no hidden costs or surprises.

Dedicated Support

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From screening to decision — proactive updates, timelines, and clear next steps at every stage.

Multi-lingual Team

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Work with advisers who speak your language — nothing important is lost in translation.

Priority & Updates

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Fast starts for urgent cases, with transparent timelines and regular progress reports.

Book a Meeting with Our Asylum Specialists

Get clear, confidential guidance on your asylum options and the best way to present your case.

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