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Settlement for Refugees
This is guidance for applying for settlement, also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain, as a refugee.
Partner visa applications
This is guidance for making Partner visa applications.
Refugee Family Reunion
The Refugee Family Reunion route is currently suspended, but is still possible to apply for your family to join you.
Fee Waiver for Human Rights applications
This is guidance for applications for a fee waiver for Human Rights applications.
Family Life Applications
This is guidance for making Family Life applications.
Asylum support discontinuations and Homelessness
This guide is to explain what you should do if asked to leave your accommodation, and how you can access homelessness support from your local council.
eVisas
This is guidance on the Home Office's digital system – eVisas – for people to prove their immigration status.
No Recourse to Public Funds
This is guidance on no recourse to public funds (NRPF) and 'change of conditions' applications.
Information for People Experiencing Domestic Abuse
If you are subject to domestic abuse and your immigration is dependent on someone else, you do not have to stay in the relationship. You might be able to apply independently for access to public funds and for indefinite leave to remain.
Section 17 Information Sheet
Together with Migrant Destitution Fund (MDF), we have produced an information sheet about local authority support for destitute families.
EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
The EU Settlement Scheme enables eligible EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members to secure their immigration status in the UK. This page provides information about making late applications to the scheme.
Report a Hate Crime
GMIAU is a third party reporting centre for hate crime.