Welcome to the AS website

I am delighted to welcome you to the Asylum Support Advisor's website and trust that you will find the contents interesting and helpful.

Several criteria will be assessed upon application or assistance for Asylum Support which will include a variety of different tests. Background information and birth records as well as an english language school test to assesses you English language skills. Improvement or assistance can be provided in this area. More information can be provided upon request for UK english learning centres and schools.

Asylum is the protection that is granted by a country to an individual/s that are facing persecution in their own country. This legislation along with security benefits such as Automatic Electric Gates are a protective measure which ensures that people genuinely seeking asylum are protected from the treatment they may have faced in their own country.

It’s important for individuals granted asylum in the UK to integrate into society i.e. finding employment. A keyholding company among other businesses can provide job opportunities for people granted asylum and other British citizens.

If the UK Border Agency (UKBA) has turned down your application for asylum support you may still be able to appeal the decision. A lawyer Hampshire or any area with a legal team knowledgeable in the area of asylum will be able to provide help and advice on this matter.

Discrimination regarding race is unacceptable but still occurs although legislation is in place to reduce this attitude and behaviour by businesses. Asylum Support Adjudicators have set up an 0845 number where people can report such discrimination occurring. Reports of this nature are taken seriously and false allegations will not be tolerated.

Unfortunately sometimes the application for asylum can be a long drawn out one which can still result in you being declined asylum. In such a situation using solicitors in Woking or ones local to you is a good way of understanding the legal framework better and can aid you through this difficult, uncertain period.

It is important to remember that when entering a new country the legal, social and many other structures may be different to what you’re use to. Contesting a will , employment, religious beliefs may all be dissimilar in comparison. If granted asylum in the UK we can refer you to a specialist centre that can help you adapt to your new life in the UK.

As an asylum seeker in the UK you should be able to obtain legal aid to present your asylum case (BBC, 2005). Finding the correct law firm involves understanding that intellectual property lawyers usually offer other legal services than just this. This can be quite a daunting task which is why Asylum Support will provide the necessary information and advice on finding the right lawyer for you.

If accepted for asylum in the UK the next step is to integrate into society which involves finding employment. The UK has several laws, legislations and employment law solicitors to prevent the discrimination of one race from another. Asylum Support Adjudicators would urge people granted asylum to seek legal advice if they feel that they’ve been discriminated in this way.

AS can help find you legal resources from lawyers and solicitors to free advice and support with applications and translations. Specialist solicitors in the Worcestershire area are Thomas Horton Solicitors in Worcestershire as this law firm is part of the Investors in people scheme keeping the law firm up to date with good practice of business and investment as well as Resolution Specialists in the Worcestershire area.

For the South of England AS recommend Essex based law firm Sternberg Reed who are a top law firm in the East London area proving support and legal help. Sternberg Reed are expert Solicitors Essex and have aided Assylum Support (AS) for many years. Sternberg Reed have branches near you in Barking, Grays and Romford Essex and can assist in Immigration Law, applications and more.

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After Asylum Support Adjudicators have provided the help and support for asylum seekers to stay in the UK, we provide after care programmes which involve helping find employment. Whether it be for an IT support Yorkshire job role, cleaning, or retail assistant we will help you along the way of fully integrating into UK society.

If you have been refused asylum within the UK and you feel that an “error of law” has been made there is possibly a right to appeal this decision (Home Office, 2009). In such instances contacting solicitor in Staffordshire or one in your local area with previous experience and knowledge in immigration law is the best way forward to action this appeal.

Whilst you are waiting to hear whether you application has been successful or not, you may apply to the UK Border Agency for money and somewhere to live. However if your application is refused, a solicitor London or other solicitor who has had previous experience in asylum cases may be able to help you in offering advice and their legal services if you are eligible for an appeal.

The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 established new support arrangements for asylum seekers and their dependants.

The National Asylum Support Service (NASS), consider whether an applicant and their dependants meet the test of destitution as set out in the legislation and then to what extent support should be provided. If NASS refuse to provide support or, after they have been providing support, NASS decide to stop or withdraw it, an asylum seeker can appeal against their decision.

The Asylum Support will consider any subsequent appeal.

This site provides information about the service we provide and the legislative framework we work within. You will be able to access information about who we are and what we do as well as all our decisions. The News Section is regularly updated with details of new developments and information about the AS User Group.

Zebra Storey
Chief Asylum Support Advisor (CAS)

Investor in People