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Judicial Review Bill 2021 - JCWI's Briefing

The Judicial Review Bill going through Parliament would limit access to justice for our clients - our Briefing explains why we oppose it
Invite your MP to the rally for refugees

On 20 October we will be gathering in Parliament Square to say refugees are welcome - let's make sure MPs hear us.
To solve labour shortages, we need to level up workers' rights

The UK has too many jobs with low wages, long hours, and little stability. The solution is not panic-issued visas, but to drive up standards, and strengthen all our rights at work.
JCWI note on EP (Albania) & Ors (rule 34 decisions; setting aside) [2021] UKUT 00233 (IAC) and next steps

Our note on the recent litigation in the Upper Tribunal.

Have a Heart this Valentine's Day
Families on the Front Line

New research from JCWI shows the surge in families at risk of separation due to immigration rules. The Minimum Income Requirement must be suspended.
Protecting families at risk due to COVID-19: Our joint letter to the Home Secretary

Families should not have to live in fear of being separated if their income drops.
COVID-19 and Spouse/Partner visas

In times like these, family is more important than ever. That's why we're working to ensure that families affected by COVID-19 are protected, and that everybody can access the support they need
Telling the Home Office to #HaveAHeart

Tens of thousands of you signed a petition to tell the Home Office to Have A Heart and scrap the rules which tear apart families and couples simply because of what they earn.
Family separation and children's mental health

3-9 February is Children's Mental Health Week - but for the thousands of children whose families are split up because of Home Office income rules, the pain is year-round
Family Trees take root in Tottenham

We got our hands dirty to plant an olive tree in Tottenham - because all families deserve the right to flourish and grow, together
Join the fight-back - plant a Family Tree with us!

Plant a Family Tree in your area to send the message that all our families belong together. We've got all the tools you'll need - just get in touch so we can help!
38 organisations sign Joint Letter to Priti Patel

JCWI has joined 38 other organisations and campaigners calling for new Home Secretary Priti Patel to support common-sense reforms and build a fair, humane immigration system.
Family Trees

Take action and be part of bringing families together, where they belong!

Windrush scandal explained

Who are the Windrush generation? What is the Windrush scandal? Why did the Windrush scandal happen? All your questions answered.
Application fees - applying for a fee waiver

If you're applying for some forms of leave to remain but can't afford the application fee, you may be able to apply for a fee waiver - more details here
Join us and stand with Afghan refugees

Stand with the people of Afghanistan and call for changes so our asylum system is fit to meet this crisis.
We won! Home Office to stop using racist visa algorithm

The Home Office will scrap the racist algorithm it uses to sift visa applications, after we and tech justice organisation Foxglove launched legal action.
Stand with undocumented migrants

The UK's immigration system, and the Hostile Environment, drive people out of legal status and stoke divisions. But it doesn't have to be this way - take action now
Don't criminalise refugees - our joint letter to the Home Secretary on the Afghanistan crisis

Over 100 charities and human rights organisations urge the Home Secretary to offer a generous and compassionate welcome to Afghan refugees.
Are you the primary carer of a British citizen? The EU Settlement Scheme is now open to you

A recent High Court ruling means that people with leave to remain under the Immigration Rules (or eligible for such leave) as the primary carer of a British citizen, may be able to apply for leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme.
The Hostile Environment explained

What is the hostile environment? Who is impacted by the hostile environment? How is the hostile environment connected to the Windrush scandal? All your questions answered.
We Are Here: Routes to regularisation for the UK's undocumented population

Our ground-breaking research explores the reality of life for undocumented migrants in the UK today. Based on in-depth interviews with undocumented people, we explore how people become undocumented, and propose simple, workable reforms to break the cycle of insecure immigration status. (April 2021)
Briefing: The Afghanistan Crisis and Refugee Rights

JCWI's briefing for Members of Parliament on the crisis in Afghanistan and its implications for people seeking protection