Guidance

Statement of evidence form pilot process

Immigration staff guidance on the process of the statement of evidence form ‘opt out’ pilot.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 26 January 2026

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Statement of evidence form (SEF) pilot process (accessible)

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Statement of evidence form (SEF) pilot process

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The statement of evidence form ‘opt out’ pilot is for asylum seeking children aged 16 and 17.

The pilot allows eligible children to proceed to a substantive asylum interview without completing a statement of evidence form, provided they have secured legal representation and consented to the pilot.

Published 26 January 2026