January 2025 From November 2024, the Home Office has reintroduced the Streamlined Asylum Process (SAP) for children, with some changes. That means that some unaccompanied asylum-seeking children will be eligible for their asylum claim to be processed with a Preliminary Information Meeting (PIM) rather than a full substantive interview. This…
From 31 December 2024 the Home Office is changing the way people prove their immigration status. Biometric residence permits are being replaced by a digital system, known as an eVisa. To access the eVisa you need to set up an online account with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). GMIAU are…
December 2024 On 8th December 2024, people around the world heard the news of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. At the time of writing, it is unclear what the new regime will look like and what is going to happen in Syria. But countries in Europe have been…
Click here to download our new briefing. In April 2024, the Conservative government’s Rwanda policy became law through the Safety of Rwanda Act (2024). Despite the UK Supreme Court having found the policy unlawful, the then government ramped up attempts to remove people to Rwanda rather than considering their asylum…
Please note applications for this role have now closed. Are you a skilled communicator? Do you want to use your skills to create change, in a team committed to ending immigration injustice and building power in communities? You could be our new Communications Officer. Job title: Communications OfficerReporting to: Policy…
People applying for leave to remain, or waiting for a decision on their application, can now request digital proof of their immigration status. What is 3C leave? 3C leave refers to section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971. It ensures that while someone is waiting for a Home Office decision,…
Today, we’re celebrating. The Home Office has agreed to grant Nelson Shardey permanent stay in the UK. This comes after GMIAU represented him in a legal challenge, and Nelson and his family spoke out against his unjust treatment. The Home Office has now backed down, meaning the family don’t have…
This vacancy is now closed. We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic team assistant to provide essential administrative support and manage booking systems. This role is the heart of our work, serving as the first welcoming face of GMIAU. It is fundamental in creating a safe and supportive environment…
Through the Greater Manchester Strategy, our politicians have committed to make Greater Manchester a place “where everyone can live a good life, growing up, getting on and growing old in a greener, fairer more prosperous city region”. But at Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) we know that all too…
12/07/24 Update The new Labour government have said that they will not be continuing with the Rwanda plan. The Prime Minister said the Rwanda policy was “dead and buried”. What this means is that:– It is very unlikely that anyone will be removed to Rwanda, now or in the future.– It is very…