Do you need advice? Do you want to claim asylum? Have you been refused asylum? Are you an asylum seeker who is homeless or without financial support? Are you having issues in your accommodation? Are you a migrant without secure immigration status and are you at risk of homelessness? Have you been trafficked to the UK? We may be able to help.

What we do:

1) We share information and resources so you can understand the asylum system and access your rights for yourself

2) We give advice and casework support when extra help is needed, such as: preventing homelessness; challenging bad decisions by the Home Office; keeping you safe from harm and abuse

What we do not do:

Support not relating to asylum claims or support, or for people with Leave to Remain, this includes: Debt (except NHS overseas patient charges) Benefits (except asylum support) Help applying for bank accounts, driving licenses, or jobs Regulated immigration advice, including: Advice about the content of an asylum claim Completing PIQ forms or ‘Asylum Questionnaires’

How to access BRR advice

If you live in a hotel, speak to a worker from BRR, Borderlands, Mind, Red Cross, The Haven or North Somerset Welcomes Refugees at the hotel. If you do not live in a hotel, visit our Drop-in on Wednesday at 10am in Wellspring Settlement BS5 0AX

Legal Aid solicitors for asylum and immigration matters.

Broudie Jackson Canter, part of the Jackson Lees Group, provides legal services in Manchester, focusing on various areas, including immigration. Their team offers expert advice to individuals facing legal challenges, ensuring they receive the support they need.

The firm works with a diverse range of clients, including those dealing with complex immigration issues, such as asylum applications or visa problems. They provide guidance on legal processes and help clients understand their rights and options.

How to access:

No drop-in. Referrals by email, or complete our online form asking for a call back.

Project CLEAR provides support for asylum seekers with multiple complex needs, which make it particularly difficult to navigate the asylum system and access other support. CLEAR clients typically have experience of more than one of the following: severe mental and/or physical health issues, disabilities, complex immigration history, experience of the criminal justice system, long term rough sleeping, survivors of domestic abuse.

This service is access via an internal referral from BRR advice service.

Our Migrant Children’s Project (MCP) provides one-to-one legal advice on issues affecting children subject to immigration control through email advice and outreach programme and a range of free resources and online information.

We also offer Pro Bono Nationality Representation and run a Legal Practice Unit for which we have a Legal Aid contract.

How to access:

We no longer offer telephone advice. Please email your query.

Our solicitors in Manchester can assist in over 25 areas of law such as Criminal Defence, Fraud Defence, Immigration, Medical Negligence & Mental Capacity/Court of Protection matters.

Our Legal Aid solicitors will be happy to meet with you to discuss, in detail whether or not your case can be funded by Legal Aid. If your case cannot be funded by Legal Aid, our solicitors will explore other alternative means of funding i.e., privately, fixed fees, legal expenses insurance and no win no fee.

How to access:

In order to book an appointment please make an enquiry via: https://www.duncanlewis.co.uk/Home/Contact/

Please remember to provide as much information as possible so that your enquiry can be directed to the most appropriate lawyer.

Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit is a voluntary organisation supporting people subject to immigration control for over 25 years. The team specialises in providing expert legal advice and representation on all issues of immigration, nationality, asylum and human rights.

They provide outreach services to people in detention who are facing deportation, and dedicated services for people who are particularly vulnerable (victims of torture, trafficking, rape and domestic violence, and children). They also provide additional support to people at risk of homelessness and destitution.

How to access:

Appointment only - will accept self-referrals https://gmiau.org/contact/immigration-referral-form/

Legal Aid solicitors for asylum and immigration matters.

The IAS team in Oldham is led by Houri Zahedi, a leading, highly experienced immigration lawyer and partner at the IAS. Houri and her team offer a comprehensive service covering a full range of applications to enter or remain in the UK. Our Oldham immigration lawyers run a daily drop-in session from 9am-5pm offering a 20-minute consultation to our clients (with weekend consultation wherever possible).

With the right skills, knowledge and access to the best resources, our specialist advisers in Oldham can give you peace of mind, giving you confidence that your issues are being correctly addressed, handled with care and that you have the best representation possible before the relevant authorities and court officials.

How to access

Call for appointment on 0161 826 4977. Alternative numbers: 0161 660 5686 or 0333 4149 244. Daily drop-in session from 9am-5pm offering a 20-minute free consultation to clients (with weekend consultation wherever possible)

A dedicated team of lawyers specialising in UK Asylum and Human Rights law.

Kalsi Legal Aid provides expert advice on immigration matters, such as applying for visas, asylum applications, and appeals against refusals. For example, if someone needs assistance in securing their right to remain in the UK, the team guides them through the necessary steps and paperwork.

How to access

Email or fill out the contact form on our website.

Kids In Need Of Defense UK protects undocumented children in the UK.

We provide free legal help to children, young people and families as they navigate the UK immigration system. We partner with lawyers and law firms across the country to ensure the best quality legal advice and representation.

We protect the rights and wellbeing of undocumented children and young people.

We campaign for systemic change to ensure that all children are safe and able to thrive regardless of their immigration status.

How to access

Service is currently at capacity and closed to new referrals.

Please continue to check our website for updates on when we will be able to reopen our waiting list. 

Our brilliant and compassionate team of social workers, volunteers and staff are on hand to provide as much support and assistance on all issues related to migrant and vulnerable asylum seekers and their issues.

How to access:

To become a volunteer or to learn more about our services please contact us at community@legalremedycentre.org.uk

A modern new office in the heart of Manchester City Centre, providing quality legal advice on all Immigration & Asylum matters, on both a Legal Aid and private paying basis. 

​We are pleased to offer representation on Legal Aid to clients who are eligible. This means that you are not liable to pay any legal fees but the quality of representation remains of the highest standards. We work with a trusted network of interpreters and experts to assist you through the process. 

Services include:

• Immigration- Entry Clearance, Leave to Remain/ Further Leave to Remain, Human Rights/ Article 8 Claims, Indefinite Leave to Remain/ Settlement/ Nationality, Detention/bail
• Family Reunion/ Travel Documents

• Asylum requests & appeal

• Judicial Review

How to access:

Referrals by phone or email - 0161 359 7431 / enquiries@ldbmanchester.com

MCR Solicitors is a multi-service law firm in Manchester, UK. Whilst we are based in Manchester, you do not need to be based here to seek legal advice. 

Our team of immigration solicitors in Manchester specialised in all immigration matters, including visa applications, British citizenship and Settlement (ILR).

Services include:

• Family Visas UK (Apply, Extend or Switch)

• Work Visas UK (Apply, Extend or Switch)

• Business & Investment Visas UK

• Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) to Settle in the UK

• British Citizenship (Naturalisation or Registration)

• Visitor Visas UK (Short-Term Stay)

• Student Visas UK (Study in the UK)

• Other Immigration Applications


How to access:

Complete our enquiry form for a callback via: https://www.mcrsolicitors.co.uk/contact#enq

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Call us on 0161 466 1280 for legal advice and assistance with your UK visa application. Our team of immigration solicitors in Manchester is ready to you.

We are immigration law specialists who can offer you sound and easily understood advice and give you the guidance that you need.

Whether you're trying to sort a work permit or you need details on immigration, we will help you complete the relevant paperwork as well as making sure you are aware of any legal ramifications.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to cover some of your costs by claiming legal aid.

Services include:

• Human rights cases

•Asylum services

•Settlement

•Fresh representations

•Domestic violence

•Immigration advice

How to access:

Please call us at 020 884 31172 or 07988 100 480 or email us for more information

Pride Without Borders is our support group for Bristol-based LGBTQ+ people seeking asylum and those with refugee status. We meet every 2 weeks and spend time together. We support and listen to each other and enjoy celebrating our identities and cultures together. We sometimes go to fun nights out and events.

We aim to connect with Bristol’s great LGBTQ+ community. The manager and our great team of volunteers can give you support and advice so you can stay safe and get what you need. This includes help understanding the asylum system, accessing housing and finance, supporting you if your housing is not safe or you are at risk of homelessness.

LGBTQ+ people aged 13 to 25 could join another group called Freedom Youth. You don’t have to be an asylum seeker or refugee.

Primus Solicitors is an established, niche law firm specialising in UK Immigration and nationality law. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We also deal with Family law matters, personal injury, civil litigation and debt matters. We also specialise in human rights cases involving ECHR articles and their breaches.

Services include:

• UK Partner Visas

• British Citizenship

• Indefinite Leave to remain (ILR)

• UK Visit Visas

• Appeals

• Immigration Judicial Review

• Asylum applications

• Human Rights applications

• Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery cases

• Immigration Bail

• Deportation

How to access:

Please call or email us for more information

Book your appointment today via: https://primussolicitors.com/contact-2/

Refugee Legal Support works in solidarity with people who migrate. We advocate for the promotion and protection of people’s rights throughout the migration process.

We can support with:

• Family reunification with a family member in the UK; and

• Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) applications where the applicant is in Afghanistan or the surrounding region.

How to access:

If you would like to register your case in the event we can assist in the future, please complete the client registration form below – please note we cannot consider queries which have not completed a form: https://refugeelegalsupport.org/legal-info/for-people-from-afghanistan/

You can find more information in our FAQs and self-help guides, available in multiple languages.

UK International Lawyers has an established and experienced team for providing Immigration & Asylum advice. From the initial application to representation, we aim to ensure a smooth transition in acquiring residence and citizenship to the UK.

We also have specialist Human Right Lawyers who can help you with breach of all aspect of Human Rights and represent you at the highest level.

UK International Lawyers Ltd is contracted with the Legal Aid Agency to carry out legal aid work in asylum and immigration law

Services include:

• British Nationality & Ancestry

• Human Rights Cases

• Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

• Refusals and Appeals

• Family Migration

• Fresh Asylum Claims

• Family Reunion

• Deportation and Removal

How to access:

Please call or email us or submit your enquiry (with your contact details) via our online form and we will contact you within 24 hours: http://www.ukinternationallawyers.co.uk/contact-us/

WTB Solicitors are a legal service based in the UK that helps people with various legal issues. Their immigration solicitors handle complex immigration applications and appeals.

WTB Solicitors provide free asylum advice to eligible applicants of legal aid.

Services include:

• Asylum

• Human Rights Claims

• Nationality, naturalisation and registration as a British citizen

• Spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners, children and other family dependants

• Appeals & Judicial Review

• Further Leave and Indefinite Leave to remain (settlement) applications

How to access:

Will accept self-referrals. By email to enquiries@wtbsolicitors.com / longsight@wtbsolicitors.com / Salim.kuraishe@wtbsolicitors.com