Legal advice

JCWI has more than 50 years' experience fighting for justice for those who need it.

We deal with all areas of asylum and immigration law and we are recognised as experts in this field. We put the individual at the heart of what we do, and we go above and beyond to protect the rights of our clients.

Please see below for more information about the types of support we provide.

Support for EU nationals

We are proud to support UKCEN, a volunteer-powered project providing advice and support to EU nationals applying for settled status, permanent residence or British citizenship. Read more

Our advice services

Find out more about accessing JCWI's legal advice services Read more

Legal Aid & Fees

Find out more about Legal Aid, how it works, and what to do if you're not eligible but still need advice. Read more

Our helplines

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

Latest

Black Lives Matter

We’ve been part of the fight against racism for 50 years and we’re proud of our impact. But we know we, and the wider sector, can and must be better allies. Here we pause and reflect.

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.

Support Worker

The Support worker will work closely with JCWI's clients and other migrants who need help to access services and support at a time of crisis. This role is designed to increase JCWI's ability to support migrants and their families who are being left behind by the government's response to COVID19.

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.

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.