Immigration advice
The Refugee and Asylum Seeker Service does not provide legal or immigration advice. However, there are online databases and organisations that can help you find an immigration solicitor or adviser.
You can learn more about what a legal aid lawyer does by reading this article written by Right to Remain.
Organisations providing support
Immigration Advice Authority (IAA)
The IAA provides an Adviser Finder tool to help you locate registered immigration advisers. You can use this tool on their website to find qualified professionals near you.
For more information, visit the Immigration advice authority website.
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI)
JCWI specialises in asylum and immigration law. They offer several free, confidential helplines providing immigration advice.
If you are in the UK without immigration status and need legal advice, you can call their freephone helpline on 0800 160 1004. The helpline is open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10am to 1pm.
For guidance on getting help with immigration issues, download Getting legal help for an immigration issue (PDF).
For further information, visit the JCWI website.
Migrants Organise
Migrants Organise have compiled a list of all legal aid lawyers across England and Wales. You can access the list of legal aid lawyers here.
Law Works
Law Works helps you find free legal advice clinics across the UK based on your postcode and the support you need. You can search for a clinic through their online directory.
