Success stories

Ukrainian grandparents forced into exile by war find safety in the UK

After visiting family in the UK, an elderly couple faced returning home to a war zone Read more

Refugee mother reunited with her children after twelve years

Ripped apart by war and a hostile Home Office, this refugee family from the DRC were finally brought back together thanks to JCWI's lawyers Read more

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Evidence Submission to the Public Accounts Committee Inquiry into Immigration Enforcement

Our evidence submitted to the Public Accounts Committee for their Inquiry into Immigration Enforcement in July 2020.

A tool that break barriers is opportunity; a journey beyond victimhood

Janahan Sivanathan writes about his experiences as a legal intern at JCWI and his journey to becoming a lawyer.

A tool that break barriers is opportunity; a journey beyond victimhood

Janahan Sivanathan writes about his experiences as a legal intern at JCWI and his journey to becoming a lawyer.

Angela's story

Without care workers like Angela, Britain would not have got through this crisis. But her immigration status locks her out of basic rights and protections. As we rebuild it is time to right this wrong. This is her story.

Guaranteeing Settled Status for EEA Nationals

JCWI's briefing on the Government's Settled Status for EEA nationals

Tragedy in Essex as 39 people lose their lives

There is tragic news coming from Essex today, where 39 people have lost their lives. The government must take responsibility for the lack of safe and legal routes to the UK, which drive people to desperate measures and makes them vulnerable to exploitative smugglers.

Court of Appeal: Right to Rent scheme causes racial discrimination

The Court of Appeal confirms that the Government’s Right to Rent scheme causes racial discrimination. Where do we go from here?

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.

Our joint letter to the Prime Minister - it's time to scrap NRPF

After Boris Johnson promised to help migrants who have no recourse to public funds, we have sent a joint letter outlining the changes that are needed.

Our helplines

You may be able to access advice via our helplines. Find out more about how our helplines work.

Windrush Lessons Learned Review published

Nearly two years since the Windrush scandal first hit the headlines, the government has finally released the independent review into what went wrong.

Our advice services

Find out more about accessing JCWI's legal advice services

Right to Rent

We're fighting to get the Government's "Right to Rent" scheme scrapped.

Protecting migrants from Covid-19

Our open letter to the Home Secretary, calling for urgent changes to ensure the safety of all migrants in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.