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People Move: our manifesto for a fairer immigration system

We believe in a Britain where newcomers are welcome and safe, and communities are strong and open. These are the 12 steps we need to take to get there.
Help stop the Home Office criminalising EU citizens after Brexit

We are taking the Home Office to Court over its failure to protect vulnerable people from falling out of status after the EU Settlement Scheme cut off date.
Janahan Sivanathan - Assistant to Chief Executive
JCWI named Legal Aid Team of the Year

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.

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.
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.
100 groups demand safe and legal routes now

People are having to risk their lives to seek safety and join family members in the UK - but it doesn't have to be this way
Safe and legal routes now

We need safe and legal routes to the UK to prevent further tragedy at the UK's borders - write to your MP now.
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.
Refugee Week 2020: "I've had to fight for everything"

Celebrating Refugee Week 2020, we share the story of our client, Ade, who had an 8-year fight for status in the UK.
Ask your MP to scrap the NHS surcharge for frontline workers

We are calling on MPs to lift migrant frontline workers out of the NHS surcharge - a hugely expensive, unfair, double tax.
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?
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.
Add your name to the open letter

We have jointly written to the Home Secretary to call for urgent changes to ensure the safety of all migrants in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.
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.
Training contract at JCWI - Ellen's story

"The best possible start to my legal career." Ellen talks about her training contract at JCWI
39 MPs urge Government to keep families together

The Government's proposals would put tens thousands of families at risk of becoming undocumented or facing separation, say 39 MPs.
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.