News and Media

An effective Refugee Integration Strategy for Northern Ireland? Wishful thinking

Migration Justice statement on the publication of the Refugee Integration Strategy

A Breakdown of the Social Security Appeal Statistics 2024-25

The Law Centre has renewed its call for the Department for Communities to publish data on an annual basis relating to social security appeals in Northern Ireland.

Law Centre calls on the Home Office to resume decision making on Syrian protection cases

The Home Office have announced a ‘pause’ on immigration decisions for Syrian nationals seeking protection in the UK. Syria is far from safe.

Law Centre NI seeks resolution for outstanding appeals and mandatory reconsideration requests   

The Department for Work and Pensions have today confirmed that the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions will not be appealing against the SSWP v MJ [2025] UKUT 035 (AAC) decision. 

Law Centre NI publishes ‘Guide to Employment Rights for Migrant Workers in the Health and Social Care Sector’

This Guide is aimed at people who have come to Northern Ireland with a Heath & Care Worker visa. It provides information on employment rights and answers common questions about sponsorship.

Law Centre NI publishes Frequently Asked Questions document in response to the Green Paper

Law Centre NI publishes our Frequently Asked Questions document in relation to the ‘Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper’.

What is an ETA? (Electronic Travel Authorisation)

Visitors to the UK who do not currently need a visa for short visits, or who do not already have an immigration status in the UK prior to travelling, are now required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK.

Law Centre NI ‘An Advisers Guide to Managed Migration’ now available

With the official rollout continuing and invitations being extended to different legacy benefit claimants, this guide will help advisers across Northern Ireland better understand the key terminology; transitional protection; the calculation of the transitional elements; and vital information that advisers should be aware of.

Policy change to Welfare Supplementary Payments

Following representation by Law Centre NI, we are pleased that a policy change has been implemented by the Department for Communities in relation to Welfare Supplementary Payments.

Advice Changes Lives: Joanne’s Story

We represented our client 'Joanne' with a Personal Independence Payment appeal, which resulted in a positive outcome. Read her story here.

What immigration work does Law Centre NI do?

The launch of the Anti-Poverty Strategy Group

Law Centre NI is a proud member of the Anti-Poverty Strategy Group and was pleased to join fellow members yesterday at Parliament Buildings for the Group’s launch event.