Guidance

Asylum support under section 4(2) policy: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance detailing policy and procedures to follow when supporting failed asylum seekers under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 21 February 2018
• Last updated: 18 September 2025
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  1. 18 September 2025

     Document updated as detailed on page 5.

  2. 28 June 2022

     Guidance updated with information about support for applicants declared inadmissible.

  3. 9 November 2021

     Updated guidance.

  4. 21 February 2018

     First published.

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Asylum support: section 4(2) policy (accessible)

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Asylum support: section 4(2) policy

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Details

UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on what to consider when applications meet eligibility criteria for support provided under section 4(2) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

This guidance covers:

• overview of support

• eligibility test and applicant’s duties

• additional services or facilities