Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants

JCWI is an independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy.

JCWI provides free advice and casework, training courses, and a range of publications.

For specific queries on immigration, refugee or nationality issues telephone our advice line.

If you reside outside the UK contact the British Embassy in your country.

New Points-Based System Course
Did you miss the opportunity to attend this course in May 08? An extra date has been set up on 16 June 08. Please book early not to be disappointed! Find out more >>

NEW Accreditation Course 2008
Tailored to meet the requirements of practitioners sitting the forthcoming Law Society accreditation assessments. Find out more >>

New Training Programme
JCWI new training programme Aug 08 to Jun 09 will be available end of June. JCWI members will receive a copy of the programme automatically. If you are not a member, please call the training Dept on 0207 608 7306 for a copy or keep an eye on this website which will be updated accordingly nearer the time.

Job vacancies at JCWI
2 vacancies have arisen - Communications & Campaigns Officer and Part Time Policy & Information Office needed. Find out more and apply >>

Sign the petition: Campaign for migrant access to the NHS. Read more >>

Lobby your MP. Come to the Parliamentary meeting and ask your MP to sign up to EDM 220. For more details click here >>

Marriage rules latest

Marriage rules for foreigners in UK to be appealed before Lords. Read more >>

The latest on Government policy
Our response to the Government's prevention of illegal working regime. Download Word doc >>

A2 nationals in the UK - their rights and way forward. Download PDF >>

JCWI response to announcement of "get tough" policy on irregular migrants by the Home Secretary >>

Parliamentary Briefings
Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill (PDF) >>

JCWI Training Services
Our training programme for September 2007 until July 2008 is now available. Find out more >>

New report on labour migration
How should it work for Britain? (PDF) >>

Gender and the new points-based system for labour migration in the UK. Read more >>

Changes to visa fees
JCWI briefing on fee increases and rule changes for Indefinite Leave to remain (PDF) >>

Our response to the proposed points based system fees (PDF) >>