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.

UK Government phonelines for people seeking assistance in Afghanistan

Information on the UK government's helpline for people trying to leave Afghanistan. Read more

Help and support for EU nationals after Brexit

A list of organisations providing help and support to EU nationals (including EEA nationals and non-EEA partners and family members). Read more

Our helplines

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

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

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Join us and stand up for refugee protection

Join us and stand with refugees against the Government's cruel and dangerous Borders Bill.
JCWI tells MPs: don't criminalise refugees

On Tuesday 21 September, Zoe Gardner, Policy Manager at JCWI will speak to MPs about the dangers of the anti-refugee Borders Bill in Parliament.
Jack's story

Jack's life was put on hold, and then at risk, by the UK's complex, expensive and cruel immigration system.
Paralegal

Passionate about equality and migrants’ rights, and looking to take the next step in your legal career? We are hiring two Paralegals - deadline 10pm 19 September 2021.

Windrush scandal explained

Who are the Windrush generation? What is the Windrush scandal? Why did the Windrush scandal happen? All your questions answered.
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.
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.
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
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
Don't criminalise refugees - our joint letter to the Home Secretary on the Afghanistan crisis

Over 100 charities and human rights organisations urge the Home Secretary to offer a generous and compassionate welcome to Afghan refugees.
Are you the primary carer of a British citizen? The EU Settlement Scheme is now open to you

A recent High Court ruling means that people with leave to remain under the Immigration Rules (or eligible for such leave) as the primary carer of a British citizen, may be able to apply for leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme.
We Are Here: Routes to regularisation for the UK's undocumented population

Our ground-breaking research explores the reality of life for undocumented migrants in the UK today. Based on in-depth interviews with undocumented people, we explore how people become undocumented, and propose simple, workable reforms to break the cycle of insecure immigration status. (April 2021)
Briefing: The Afghanistan Crisis and Refugee Rights

JCWI's briefing for Members of Parliament on the crisis in Afghanistan and its implications for people seeking protection
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.