Great Britain is one of the most developed European countries, so there is nothing surprising in the fact that millions of inhabitants of other countries dream of obtaining refugee status in England. Until a few decades ago, UK law was very loyal to asylum seekers. Today it has become very difficult and sometimes impossible to obtain refugee status in England.
Application submission
According to the articles of international law, refugee status can be obtained by a person who is persecuted because of his nationality or race, religious or political views, and social status. The threat to life or health must be real and supported by all possible evidence.
You can apply for refugee status when crossing the UK border - at a seaport or airport, or upon arrival in the country on a guest, tourist, business visa. All port applicants are considered the most desirable in terms of immigration law. British officials believe that in this case, we can talk about a real threat to life and health.
Checks, interviews, appointment of assistance
During his “career” a refugee is subjected to numerous checks, interviews, and takes part in social programs. Immediately after applying for status, immigration officers begin a comprehensive check to determine whether you belong to the criminal world. They take fingerprints, take pictures, establish personal data.
If you apply at the port of entry and help the UK authorities learn more about your identity, you may be eligible for NASS cash assistance. Persons who wrote an application for obtaining refugee status some time after crossing the border do not receive NASS benefits.
Being awarded NASS means you have been re-qualified from a “zero” eligible applicant to an “asylum seeker”. In this status, you can perfectly legally stay in the UK before deciding to grant you refugee status. An “asylum seeker” is not allowed to work for the first 12 months after submitting an application.
Decision-making
After obtaining a temporary residence permit, it is very important not to "run away", promptly inform the authorities about the change of residence. It is recommended that this time be spent preparing for the main interview. During this interview, the asylum seeker must provide evidence that his life and health are at risk in his home country.
Video and photographic materials, testimonies of witnesses, certificates from doctors, court decisions can be presented as evidence. All evidence and testimony is carefully checked. It is very important not to get confused in the testimony and not to contradict the information stated in the application and during the preliminary interview. The decision is made within two months after the main interview.
