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Information you need to include when you email the Asylum Central Communications Hub.
Information about work you may be able to do as an asylum applicant while your case is considered.
Overview When you claim asylum in the UK, you are not normally allowed to…
The Home Office has announced further details of the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme.
Information on the application registration card (ARC) issued to asylum claimants.
Immigration staff guidance on processing applications for a fee waiver.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Immigration staff guidance on dealing with applications to grant leave outside the Immigration Rules.
Immigration staff guidance on assessing credibility and refugee status.
A list of rights and responsibilities of people applying for asylum in the UK
Immigration staff guidance on prioritisation of initial asylum decision making.
Information booklet for those who have registered, or are considering registering, an asylum application in the UK.
Immigration staff guidance on family reunion applications.
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