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Here we cover a number of frequently asked questions:

Permission to work

The Home Office may grant you permission to work if your asylum claim has been outstanding for more than 12 months through no fault of your own. Read more

Published: 8th July, 2026

Author: Michael O'Sullivan

Maternal Health

These have been developed to support health professionals respond to questions from perinatal asylum-seeking women about the support available to them. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2026

Updated: 3rd March, 2026

Author: Michael O'Sullivan

Positive asylum decision – move on (from 31 October 2024)

It is important that you start making plans before you receive your discontinuation letter. This will enable you to be ready to move on. Read more

Published: 31st October, 2024

Updated: 21st November, 2024

Author: Michael O'Sullivan

eVisa – Newly granted refugees (from 31 October 2024)

An eVisa is an online record of your immigration status and the conditions of your permission to stay in the UK. . You will need a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to access your eVisa. Read more

Published: 31st October, 2024

Updated: 21st November, 2024

Author: Michael O'Sullivan

Negative asylum decision - move on

It is important that you start making plans before you receive your discontinuation letter. This will enable you to be ready to move on. Read more

Published: 21st November, 2023

Author: Louis Cash

Healthcare & HC2

You are entitled to access health care provided by the National Health Service (NHS) without charge while your claim or appeal is being considered. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2023

Updated: 24th August, 2023

Author: Michael O'Sullivan

Accommodation

Those seeking asylum in the UK can come to us to seek help with applying for accommodation, to report issues and any other advice needed during their asylum journey. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2023

Updated: 9th June, 2023

Author: Michael O'Sullivan

Application registration card (ARC)

The details you have provided during the early part of your asylum claim will be used to produce an ARC. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2023

Updated: 6th February, 2023

Author: Michael O'Sullivan

Aspen cards

If your application for asylum support has been successful, you, as the main applicant, will be given an Aspen payment card. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2023

Updated: 2nd February, 2023

Author: Michael O'Sullivan

Legal advice

It is important that you speak to a legal representative at the earliest opportunity. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2023

Updated: 2nd February, 2023

Author: Michael O'Sullivan

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