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In this blog, you will discover valuable insights into securing asylum-related legal assistance from seasoned Asylum Lawyers in Birmingham.
What are things that asylum lawyers in Birmingham can help with?
Asylum lawyers can deal with any asylum applications. To claim asylum in the United Kingdom is a concept in which those who flee their country of nationality as a refugee can come here for state protection.
They can also help with making applications for ‘asylum support’ which covers certain housing and financial needs. Once you register your asylum claim the ‘asylum support’ will start on that same day.
What are the eligibility requirements for claiming asylum in the UK?
According to the Home Office the eligibility requirements for claiming asylum in the UK are as followed:
- You are prevented from living safely in your country of nationality because of the fear of persecution on grounds of either race, religion, nationality, political opinion, gender identity or sexual orientation.
- You are unable to receive protection from state authorities in your country of nationality.
However, your application for asylum is likely to be rejected if:
- Your country of nationality is in the EU.
- You travelled to the UK through a ‘safe third country’ which you are not a citizen of or would not pose a harm to you.
- You have a connection to a ‘safe third country’, other than the UK, where you have the possibility of claiming asylum.
How do I locate Asylum Lawyers in Birmingham?
If you have just arrived in the UK, you can use the asylum helpline here: Asylum helplines – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Phone the number which is available through the link to help discuss your first steps in locating an experienced Asylum Lawyers in Birmingham.
Then you may need to conduct further research by yourself to find an Asylum Lawyers in Birmingham. Using the internet is the most accessible way of doing this as you can browse various lawyers located in your area and whether they offer asylum support services.
FAQs about Asylum Lawyers in Birmingham
What is asylum?
Asylum is where those who flee their country of nationality as a refugee can come to the UK or any other ‘safe third country’ for state protection.
What are the eligibility requirements for UK asylum?
The broad eligibility requirements for UK asylum include being prevented from living safely in your country of nationality because of the fear of persecution on grounds of either race, religion, nationality, political opinion, gender identity or sexual orientation. Importantly, you must also be unable to receive protection from state authorities in your country of nationality.
What is a ‘safe third country’?
A ‘safe third country’ is one which you are not a citizen of or would not pose a harm to you.
In my UK asylum application am I able to add my family?
Yes, in your asylum application you may add your partner and children. However, please note that your children must be under the age of 18 to be considered ‘dependents’ under your application.
If my application for asylum is successful, can I bring my family?
Yes, if your asylum application is successful, you can bring your family with you if they were named on your application. They can stay in the UK for as long as you can.
Will my family dependents also get refugee status?
No, your family dependents whom you name on your application will not get refugee status. Instead, for them to gain refugee status they must make their own separate claim for asylum. This is because refugee status is unable to be gained through someone else’s application.
How long will it take me to find an asylum lawyer in Birmingham?
This process can be fast with some online researching and reading of reviews. However, others prefer to contact many attorneys in their area and get information on fees first. Note that the latter is a potentially lengthier process.
How do I locate an Asylum Lawyers in Birmingham?
There are various websites and helplines above to help you locate your experienced Asylum Lawyers in Birmingham. Begin by utilising one of the helplines if you have just arrived in the UK and from there search for asylum lawyers which are experienced.
Summary
In this blog readers have learnt how to get asylum-related legal support from experienced Asylum Lawyers in Birmingham.
Please contact our expert team of Birmingham based immigration lawyers at Henleaze Law on 0117 908 4625 for help and advice on UK asylum applications.
