Shabana Bukhari 
In this blog, readers will learn how to Find an Asylum Attorney Near You and locate an experienced asylum attorney to help with your asylum case. We will proceed with a discussion on what asylum attorneys are able to help you with and the relevant eligibility requirements for claiming asylum. Finally, we will turn to a discussion on how to locate an asylum attorney in your area.
What are things that asylum attorneys can help me with?
Asylum attorneys 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 an experienced asylum attorney near me?
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 in your area.
Then you may have to search by yourself to find an immigration adviser. Use the following link to find trusted immigration advisers which can aid you with your asylum application: Find an immigration adviser: Search for an adviser – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Finally, for overall information on UK asylum applications use the government’s website: Seek protection or asylum – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Once you have selected your immigration adviser to aid you in your application, they will be able to explain everything to you and what evidence you may need to submit in support.
FAQs
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, natIf my application for asylum is successful, can I bring my family?ionality, 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 attorney near me?
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 experienced asylum attorney near me?
There are various websites and helplines above to help you locate your experienced asylum attorney near you. Begin by utilising one of the helplines if you have just arrived in the UK and from there search for immigration advisers which are experienced.
Summary
In this blog readers haw grasped the eligibility requirements for UK asylum applications and how to locate and experienced asylum attorney in your area.
Please contact our expert team of immigration lawyers at Henleaze Law on 0117 908 4625 for help and advice on UK asylum applications.
