The impact of the Minimum Income Requirement

Read or download our briefing on the Minimum Income Requirement, the policy that keeps thousands of loving families apart.

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A safe and legal route from France to the UK through a humanitarian visa scheme

A safe and legal route from France to the UK through a humanitarian visa scheme: A joint contribution for RAMP Cross-Party Submission
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.
Christmas and New Year closure

The JCWI office is closed from Friday 18 December until 10am Monday 4 January.
2020 year in review

A huge thank you for seeing through 2020 with us

A safe and legal route from France to the UK through a humanitarian visa scheme

A safe and legal route from France to the UK through a humanitarian visa scheme: A joint contribution for RAMP Cross-Party Submission
Work It Out campaign manifesto

Migrant and British workers stood shoulder to shoulder to keep this country going through the pandemic. How can we ensure our rights, and lives, are equally protected, no matter what immigration status we have?
Evidence to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Call for Evidence on Inequality in the UK

JCWI's submission to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Call for Evidence on Inequality in the UK, 30 November 2020.
Our response to the Independent Review of Administrative Law

Our response to the Independent Review of Administrative Law, submitted October 2020.
Westminster Hall debate: No Recourse to Public Funds

Our briefing to MPs on the No Recourse to Public Funds visa condition, which excludes an estimated 1.4 million migrants from the social safety net.
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.
Briefing: Safe and Legal Routes to the UK

Our briefing on the UK's broken asylum system, and the lack of safe and legal routes by which to claim protection in the UK
Evidence Submission to the ICIBI Inspection on how the EUSS is working for vulnerable groups

Our evidence submitted to the ICIBI for his inspection into the EU Settlement Scheme and how it is working for vulnerable groups, July 2020.
Evidence Submission to the Women and Equalities Committee Inquiry into COVID-19 and the impact on BAME communities

Our evidence submitted to the Women and Equalities Committee for their inquiry into COVID-19 and its impact on BAME communities, July 2020.
Evidence Submission to the Public Accounts Committee Inquiry into Immigration Enforcement

Our evidence submitted to the Public Accounts Committee for their Inquiry into Immigration Enforcement in July 2020.

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
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?
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
Our helplines

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