Working while an asylum claim is considered
Information about work you may be able to do as an asylum applicant while your case is considered.
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Use this guidance to find out what work you may be able to do in the UK while your asylum case is considered.
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Updates to this page
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Updates required for the immigration rules in Spring 2026.
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Updated the permission to work: form PT1.
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Updated the email addresses in the 'How to apply' section of the guidance.
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Updated the guidance on working or volunteering in the UK while an asylum case is considered with information about how to complete the form.
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Added permission to work: form PTW1.
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First published.