We are delighted to welcome our new Interim Executive Director, Paola Uccellari to JCWI. Read more
It took multiple threats of legal action but we finally got the Home Office to stop rejecting visa applications that were ‘missing’ a document that does not exist. Around 50 families can now be reunited. Read more
Our response to media reports that Priti Patel may be planning to send asylum seekers overseas. Read more
We are sad to say goodbye to Satbir, our Chief Executive for the past five years. An update from the Chair of Trustees (1 April 2022). Read more
Home Office U-turn means families should now be able to ask for help without being punished Read more
The Home Office got the men jailed for 'assisting unlawful immigration' but the Court of Appeal finds 'fundamental' errors, and quashes their convictions (21 December 2021) Read more
Our helplines and office will be closed from Monday 20 December to Tuesday 4 January 2022. Read more
Our blog series on the interconnected struggles for racial justice, migrants' rights, and a liveable planet. Read more
Our note on the recent litigation in the Upper Tribunal. Read more
We are delighted to announce that Minnie Rahman will be our Interim Chief Executive until December 2021, while Satbir Singh takes parental leave. Read more
BBC Panorama on 5 May 2021 asks "Am I British?" and looks at the ways young people are being denied their rights and excluded from citizenship, even if they were born and raised in the UK. Read more
We have launched a free legal advice initiative in collaboration with eight leading law firms in response to consistently low numbers of applications for the UK government’s Windrush Compensation Scheme, compounded by a lack of legal support in navigating the complex application process. (April 2021) Read more
We're seeking evidence from practitioners regarding clients who are de facto adopted children/non-Hague Convention adopted children who either applied under the family reunion rules and/or applied for entry clearance under Article 8 ECHR. Read more
We are delighted to be distributing the funds raised in the Windrush Winter Emergency Appeal - just over £70,000 - to support people who were caught up in the Windrush scandal. Read more
Today, on Thursday 11th March the High Court will hold its first hearing over JCWI’s case that the Home Office’s EU Settlement Scheme will leave minorities and vulnerable groups undocumented and violates the Equality Act. Read more
Following a successful challenge in the Upper Tribunal by JCWI and others, the Home Office has agreed to change its policy on who is eligible for a fee waiver when applying for entry clearance. This should make it much easier for those unable to afford huge visa fees to reunite with their families in the UK. Read more
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The hostile environment is costing people their lives in this pandemic - urgent action is needed. Our joint letter to the Home Secretary. 21 January 2021. Read more
We've written to the government's scientific advisors, urging them to look at how Home Office policies are putting lives in danger in this pandemic. 14 January 2021. Read more
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Thank you to everyone who wrote to their MP to invite them to turn up and speak out about the cruel No Recourse to Public Funds rule. Read more
We were incredibly honoured to be named Legal Aid Team of the Year at this year's Legal Aid Lawyers of the Year (LALY) awards. Read more
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
The Home Office is being secretive around the equality impacts of the EU Settlement scheme. We complained to the ICO who agreed with us - the evaluation must be published. Read more