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Migrants (Economic and Refugee)

People move to the UK for many different reasons. You may come seeking higher wages and better employment prospects (economic migrants) or you may be here because war or a fear of persecution has forced you to flee your country (refugees or asylum seekers).

In the UK, your journeys will differ too.

If you are an asylum seeker, there is a rigid procedure to follow and restrictions on how you live your life while you are in the UK. 

If you are an economic migrant, your status depends on the country you come from. For instance, most European Union (EU) nationals have a right to be here and may be able to move ahead more easily with the challenge of adjusting to new surroundings.

Whatever your circumstances, this section aims to give you information to help you during your early days in the UK.  

It is divided into the following sections:

Step 1: Rules and regulations

Step 2: Finding work

Step 3: Housing

Step 4: Education

Step 5: Healthcare

Step 6: Welfare benefits and financial support

Step 7: Managing money

Step 8: Driving

Useful links for migrants (economic and refugee)

Benefits for migrants (economic and refugee)

 

Date of publication: 22 April 2010