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Useful links: Migrants

You can read through this information sheet or go directly to the sections you want to read by clicking on these links:

• Asylum seekers/refugees
• European Economic Area
• General

Asylum Seekers/Refugees

Advice Now (link opens in a new window)

Information website that has a guide on how to get good asylum advice.

Asylum Aid (link opens in a new window)

National charity working to secure protection for people seeking refuge in the UK from persecution and human rights abuses abroad.

British Red Cross (link opens in a new window)

Provides services to refugees including support and advice

Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture (link opens in a new window) 

Supports people now in the UK who have experienced torture.

The Refugee Council (link opens in a new window) 

Provides information and advice to refugees and asylum seekers 

Refugee Action (link opens in a new window)

Provides support to asylum seekers and refugees.

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European Economic Area (EEA)

The AIRE Centre (link opens in a new window)

A registered charity that promotes awareness of European law rights and assist marginalised individuals and those in vulnerable circumstances to assert those rights.

Eures (link opens in a new window)

Provides information, advice and recruitment/placement (job-matching) services relating to cross-border living and working within European Economic Area (EEA) countries.

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General

Citizens Advice (link opens in a new window)

The Citizens Advice 'Adviceguide' website has a section on help with immigration problems. Your local Citizens Advice bureau should be able to advise you further on your particular situation. You can use our Find an Adviser tool to find a local one.

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (link opens in a new window)

National charity that campaigns for justice in immigration, nationality and refugee law and policy. They operate a free telephone advice service to the public on Wednesdays from 11am - 1pm.

UK Border Agency (link opens in a new window)

Government agency responsible for controlling migration and securing UK borders. It has comprehensive information on coming to the UK on its website.

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Last updated: 9 November 2011