Permission to work for asylum seekers
Applying for Work Permission
A recent change in immigration law means that some asylum seekers will now be able to start work. This short briefing is aimed at asylum seekers who wish to find out more about this. We will cover:
- How do I apply for permission to work?
- Who is eligible to receive permission to work?
- How do I know if I have been granted permission to work?
- Applying for a National Insurance Number and Access NI
- If I receive permission to work, can I start any job?
- My spouse/partner is a dependent on my asylum claim. Will s/he get permission to work too?
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Template Letters
Your application letter will depend upon whether you are waiting for a first decision on your asylum claim, or you have submitted a fresh asylum claim. We have prepared template letters that your solicitor may wish to use:
Applying for a National Insurance Number
This second briefing paper is aimed at asylum seekers who have already obtained permission to work. It explains the process of obtaining a National Insurance number. We will cover:
- What is a National Insurance number?
- Do I need a National Insurance number to start work?
- How do I apply for a National Insurance number?
- How long does it take to receive a National Insurance number?
- Do I have to attend an appointment to complete the process?
- Can I let my friend use my National Insurance number?
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