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Beyond Labels

Celebrate Refugee Week with us this week! Music, art and poetry from some of the people we work with.
Titi

Titi lives with her children in the south of England. In her poem, 'Letter', she describes the experience of receiving a letter from the Home Office with news of her fate - would her asylum claim be accepted or not?
Workshop - getting active for migrants' rights

We are holding a workshop on Monday 28 June, 7 – 8.30pm to bring together people who would like to do a sponsored/fundraising event for JCWI. Sign up now!
Oluremi

Oluremi Abati, known as Abatiology, is an Afrobeats singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist based in London. Last year we supported him to secure his status after a long battle with the Home Office.

Beyond Labels

Celebrate Refugee Week with us this week! Music, art and poetry from some of the people we work with.
URGENT: Call on your MP to support EU citizens' rights

Write to your MP today to ask them to lift the EU Settlement Scheme deadline and grant automatic settled status to all EU citizens and non-EU family members.
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
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)
Explained: Priti Patel's plans for the immigration system

Our guide to Priti Patel's 'New Plan for Immigration' and how it will impact the lives of people who have been forced to flee their homes.
Myth busting: common errors on the right to seek asylum

Our guide to help you tackle some of the myths and inaccuracies around the reasons, experiences and rights of people crossing the Channel to seek asylum in the UK.
In the news: Is Priti Patel planning to send asylum seekers to Gibraltar for claims to be processed?

Our response to media reports that Priti Patel may be planning to remove asylum seekers to Gibraltar or the Isle of Man.
No Recourse To Public Funds is a public health risk and causes destitution

Our new research shows the NRPF policy is a public health risk, and increases the risk of destitution amongst migrant families.
Migrants deterred from healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic

Our new research shows the hostile environment is putting lives at risk, by preventing or deterring migrants from accessing healthcare. February 2021.
When the clapping stops: EU Care Workers after Brexit

Our research showing that as well vulnerable EEA+ citizens, care workers and other key workers – the very people we are relying on to pull us through the COVID crisis – are in real danger of being left behind by the EU Settlement Scheme.

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.
Windrush scandal explained

Who are the Windrush generation? What is the Windrush scandal? Why did the Windrush scandal happen? All your questions answered.
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
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
URGENT: Call on your MP to support EU citizens' rights

Write to your MP today to ask them to lift the EU Settlement Scheme deadline and grant automatic settled status to all EU citizens and non-EU family members.
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)
1. What is the problem with the EU Settlement Scheme?
Our helplines

You may be able to access advice via our helplines. Find out more about how our helplines work.
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.
Guaranteeing Settled Status for EEA Nationals

JCWI's briefing on the Government's Settled Status for EEA nationals