Covid-19 and asylum support

Covid-19 and asylum support

ASAP has published a factsheet on eligibility for asylum support as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Free Representation

Free Representation

Our Duty Scheme provides asylum seekers with free legal representation and advice at the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support).

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Advice line

Advice line

ASAP is the only agency in the UK which specialises in asylum support appeals. Our second-tier Advice Line enables other advisers to access our expertise directly and receive legal advice for their clients.

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Training

Training

ASAP offers training on all aspects of asylum support including asylum support appeals so that other advisors can also prevent asylum seekers from becoming destitute.

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Women's project

Women's project

Our women’s project seeks to address the asylum support needs of vulnerable female asylum seekers, particularly those who have experienced gender related violence

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Asylum Support Advice Network

Asylum Support Advice Network

A national network of people who help asylum seekers, refused asylum seekers and irregular migrants access food and shelter

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ASAP’s aim is to reduce destitution experienced by asylum seekers by helping them to obtain housing and welfare support

We provide free legal advice and representation to asylum seekers at the Asylum Support Tribunal, run an advice line for advice agencies, and engage in policy work to improve asylum support law.  Find out more about us and read our impact report here 

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Jobs & volunteering

Factsheets

Factsheets

Need help understanding the asylum support system? ASAP factsheets are easy-to-use resources for anyone with questions about asylum support.

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Advice Line

Advice Line

We provide a 2nd tier advice line to provide expert legal advice on asylum support issues to front-line advisors across the UK.

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Referrals

Referrals

ASAP provides asylum-seekers with free legal representation and advice in their asylum support appeals. If you are advising a client with an appeal hearing at the Tribunal, we might be able to represent them for free.

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ASAP videos

ASAP videos

A collection of films and animations highlighting our work and sharing learning on asylum support issues

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ASAP videos