We will normally provide representation in appeals and applications for appeal/review before the First Tier & Upper Tier Tribunal (Asylum and Immigration Chamber)* and any further relevant challenges by way of judicial review or via the Court of Appeal. We will concentrate on appeals from decisions refusing political asylum and will also represent in other immigration appeals from time to time but as a lower priority. We will represent in bail hearings and work on behalf of detained clients will remain a priority.

We welcome the development of first tier advice services in the area of immigration law in recent years, such as the Chinese Welfare Association and Citizens Advice Bureau. As a result, the Law Centre does not seek to provide advice and assistance on general immigration law matters. However, we will advise in complex areas and in particular will undertake casework which involves making legal representations to the Home Office around issues of international law.

Our immigration unit participates in the work of the Refugee Action Group (RAG), an interagency education and lobbying group. RAG has an out-of-hours telephone helpline: 0800 840 0495.

You may not need to come to us for help on bringing your partner or family member to Northern Ireland.  Read our information briefing on Immigration and Marriage / Civil Partnership / Cohabitation first.