Essential information for people who have recently arrived in the UK and are seeking asylum or settlement.
Get helpRLS provides practical legal information for people newly arrived in the UK, including guidance on claiming asylum, accessing housing and financial support, and understanding your rights.
Our resources explain the asylum interview process, what to expect from the Home Office, and how to connect with legal aid. Information is available in several languages and is designed to help new arrivals navigate the UK’s asylum system effectively.
Clear guidance on the UK screening interview: what it is, what to bring and how to prepare.
Where to look for legal aid and accredited immigration/asylum lawyers in the UK, plus what to prepare.
Who can apply for refugee family reunion in the UK and where to find detailed help.
How to recognise exploitation, understand your rights, and access support in the UK, safely and confidentially.
Clear infosheets explaining the refugee definition under international and Greek law.
School enrolment, ESOL, and training options for refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.
What to expect in the UK substantive asylum interview and how to prepare.
When age is disputed in the UK, understand the assessment process, your rights and where to get help.
High‑level information about the UK–EU transfer scheme and where to find current guidance and legal advice.
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Legal support for refugees in the UK to reunite with immediate family members.
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Guidance for Afghan nationals on UK relocation and family reunion routes, including ARAP, ACRS, and asylum.
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Free, confidential legal advice in Greece for people who want to claim asylum, have claimed asylum, or have been granted asylum.
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Refugee Legal Support is a registered charity (no. 1191680) in England and a non-profit company in Greece. Refugee Legal Support is registered with the IAA (Ref No: N202000126)
Details of their registration can be found on the IAA Adviser Register: Adviser Register.
RLS is a registered Greek civil non-profit company or "AMKE", whose articles of incorporation can be found below:
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