Subjects:

Immigration and Nationality Law

Contents:

Basic asylum and immigration law principles and procedures

social security entitlements of asylum-seekers and refugees

rights to local authority and NASS support

under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

housing rights and disrepair

community care assessments and healthcare provisions

application of Human Rights Act to asylum-seekers

Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 and section 55

Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004

The effect of EU accession on asylum-seekers

'mixed families' and obtaining benefits/national insurance number after a positive decision what to do if all asylum rights have been exhausted

Support for Asylum-seekers is the only Handbook covering welfare provision for asylum-seekers from the date of arrival in the UK to when they are granted or refused the right to stay. The law is presented in an accessible and practical way for quick reference or in-depth advice. Handy tables provide easy reference for dealing with emergency situations and common problems. Extended appendices contain all the main statutory material, guidance and regulations, standard Home Office documents and contact details for 'one-stop' services and useful organisations