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Immigration advice for protestors

Immigration advice for protestors. Can my current immigration status be impacted if I am arrested at a protest? Can my future applications to the Home Office be impacted if I am arrested or stopped at a protest? Can I be deported if I'm arrested at a protest? FAQs and advice.
Am I British? BBC Panorama explores routes to citizenship for young people, featuring JCWI client

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.
In the Gaps test
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

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)
Myth busting the government's arguments for the 'No Recourse to Public Funds' visa rule

After 10,000 people signed our petition calling for NRPF to be scrapped, the government was obliged to respond. You might think it's impossible to defend a policy that cuts migrants out of the safety net, makes families homeless, traps women with violent partners and leaves children hungry, but the government tried anyway. This is our reply to the myths and flawed arguments the government set out.
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.
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.
Protecting everyone against Covid-19: Our joint letter to the Home Secretary

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.
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.
Letter to SAGE: Ensure all migrants can access the vaccine

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.
Work It Out posters

Download a Work It Out poster to print and put up in your window, in your local area or on a community notice board.

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
Home Office U-turn offers hope on visa fees

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.
MPs debate No Recourse to Public Funds policy

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.
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?
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
Myth busting the government's arguments for the 'No Recourse to Public Funds' visa rule

After 10,000 people signed our petition calling for NRPF to be scrapped, the government was obliged to respond. You might think it's impossible to defend a policy that cuts migrants out of the safety net, makes families homeless, traps women with violent partners and leaves children hungry, but the government tried anyway. This is our reply to the myths and flawed arguments the government set out.
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.