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  • Resisting the Hostile Environment - Your Toolkit

    Resisting the Hostile Environment - Your Toolkit

    Resist + Persist: Your toolkit of information and resources to resist the Hostile Environment and put the power back in your hands. Read more

  • The UK spouse visa - your basic guide

    The UK spouse visa - your basic guide

    Your introduction to UK spouse visa rules, including financial requirements, showing a genuine relationship and eligibility. Read more

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Application fees - applying for a fee waiver

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 Read more

Published: 15th March, 2021

Updated: 6th April, 2022

Author: Mary Atkinson

Windrush scandal explained

Windrush scandal explained

Who are the Windrush generation? What is the Windrush scandal? Why did the Windrush scandal happen? All your questions answered. Read more

Published: 13th March, 2020

Updated: 31st March, 2022

Author: Ruth Stokes

Resisting the Hostile Environment - Your Toolkit

Resisting the Hostile Environment - Your Toolkit

Resist + Persist: Your toolkit of information and resources to resist the Hostile Environment and put the power back in your hands. Read more

Published: 21st July, 2021

Updated: 3rd February, 2022

Author: Ruth Stokes

The Hostile Environment explained

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. Read more

Published: 17th July, 2020

Updated: 9th November, 2021

Author: Ruth Stokes

Immigration advice for protestors

Immigration advice for protestors

Immigration advice for protestors. Can my current immigration status be impacted if I am arrested at a protest? Can my future applications to the Home Office be impacted if I am arrested or stopped at a protest? Can I be deported if I'm arrested at a protest? FAQs and advice. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2021

Author: Ruth Stokes

EU Settlement Scheme - FAQs

EU Settlement Scheme - FAQs

What is the EU Settlement Scheme? What are the problems with it? Why do we need physical documentation? Your questions answered. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2020

Author: Ruth Stokes

The UK spouse visa - your basic guide

The UK spouse visa - your basic guide

Your introduction to UK spouse visa rules, including financial requirements, showing a genuine relationship and eligibility. Read more

Published: 17th July, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2020

Author: Ruth Stokes

NHS Charging

NHS Charging

Read or download our accessible, comprehensive guide to the NHS Charging Regulations. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2019

Updated: 28th July, 2020

Author: Deleted User

The Points Based Immigration System explained

The Points Based Immigration System explained

What is the points based system? When will it be introduced? Who is affected by it? All your questions answered. Read more

Published: 14th July, 2020

Updated: 17th July, 2020

Author: Ruth Stokes

Right to Rent: A Tenant's Guide to Landlord Immigration Checks - November 2016

Right to Rent: A Tenant's Guide to Landlord Immigration Checks - November 2016

Read more

Published: 29th November, 2018

Updated: 19th February, 2019

Author: Mary Atkinson

A Guide to Spouse/Partner Visa Rules post-MM - May 2018

A Guide to Spouse/Partner Visa Rules post-MM - May 2018

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Published: 29th November, 2018

Updated: 10th December, 2018

Author: Mary Atkinson

A Guide to Discussing Immigration in Polite Company

A Guide to Discussing Immigration in Polite Company

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Published: 29th November, 2018

Updated: 5th December, 2018

Author: Mary Atkinson

A Brexit Guide for EEA+ Nationals & Family Members - April 2017

A Brexit Guide for EEA+ Nationals & Family Members - April 2017

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Published: 11th October, 2018

Updated: 1st December, 2018

Author:

Channel crossings: What you need to know

Channel crossings: What you need to know

Our explainer on why people are making crossings and what the Government needs to do to prevent further loss of life in the Channel. Read more

Published: 25th August, 2020

Author: Ruth Stokes

Rebuttals: Tackling myths and inaccuracies on Channel crossings

Rebuttals: Tackling myths and inaccuracies on Channel crossings

As MPs respond to your letters calling for safe and legal routes to the UK, we have created a guide to help tackle some of the myths and inaccuracies we are seeing. Read more

Published: 25th August, 2020

Author: Ruth Stokes

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  • A decade of resistance - Join us to mark 10 years of the Hostile Environment

    A decade of resistance - Join us to mark 10 years of the Hostile Environment

    Join us on Sunday 19 June to mark 10 years of resistance to the Hostile Environment, and learn how we move forward in the fight for justice.

  • A decade of resistance - Join us to mark 10 years of the Hostile Environment

    A decade of resistance - Join us to mark 10 years of the Hostile Environment

    Save the date! Join us on Sunday 19 June to mark 10 years of resistance to the Hostile Environment, and learn how we move forward in the fight for justice

  • Three simple ways to bring humanity into our immigration and asylum systems

    Three simple ways to bring humanity into our immigration and asylum systems

    Join the movement for a humane and compassionate approach to migrants and refugees

  • What should I do if I encounter an immigration raid?

    What should I do if I encounter an immigration raid?

    Resources and support if you encounter an immigration raid.

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  • Windrush scandal explained

    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

    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

  • The Hostile Environment explained

    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.

  • Join us and stand with Afghan refugees

    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.

  • What is happening with the Borders Bill?

    What is happening with the Borders Bill?

    What is happening with the anti-refugee Borders Bill? What does the Borders Bill mean for asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants? And what can we do about it? Your questions answered.

  • We won! Home Office to stop using racist visa algorithm

    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.

  • What happens now the EU Settlement Scheme deadline has passed?

    What happens now the EU Settlement Scheme deadline has passed?

    What happens now the EU Settlement Scheme deadline has passed?

  • Our helplines

    Our helplines

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

  • Unspeakably cruel new plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

    Unspeakably cruel new plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

    The British public supports refugees - so why is the Government planning to ship off asylum seekers to Rwanda?

  • Stand with undocumented migrants

    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

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