Refugee Council

Applying for asylum

This leaflet explains the main things asylum seekers need to know about applying for asylum in the UK. It explains the procedure and what happens while asylum seekers wait for a decision. This leaflet does not give full explanation of the law but is a guide only. (Kurdish Sorani)

Applying for asylum support

Asylum seekers may need help with accommodation and living costs while they are waiting for a decision on their asylum claim. This leaflet explains how people can get help with these. (Kurdish Sorani)

Positive decision on your asylum application

Are you a victim of racial harassment?

Some people may be attacked or insulted because of their racial or ethnic origin. This leaflet provides information about what steps people should take if these incidents happen to them. (Kurdish Sorani)

How to make a complaint

Integration Loans

This leaflet explains how refugees and people with humanitarian protection can apply for integration loans to start their new life in the UK (Kurdish Sorani).

Refugees' guide to housing

Refugees' guide to training and employment

Refugees' guide to welfare benefits

Applying for settlement after five year permission to stay granted after August 2005

This leaflet explains how the UKBA is dealing with applications for settlement from refugees who were granted refugee status or humanitarian protection after 30 August 2005. (Kurdish (Sorani))

Section 4 support ‘Azure’ payment card

This leaflet explains how the Section 4 support Azure payment card works and provides information on what to do if there are problems. (Kurdish (Sorani))

Applying for cash only support: moving in with family or a friend

This leaflet explains how you can apply to receive cash only support when you want to
move from accommodation provided by UKBA to live with family or a friend. It also
outlines what you need to consider before doing so. (Kurdish (Sorani))

Maternity payments for parents seeking asylum

Are you destitute and at the end of the asylum process?

This leaflet explains how destitute asylum seekers who are at the end of the asylum process may receive help with accommodation and living costs under Section 4. (Kurdish Sorani)

Section 4 - additional vouchers

This leaflet explains how to apply for additional support vouchers, for example for travel or childcare. (Kurdish Sorani)

Are you from Iraq? Have you been refused refugee status?

Domestic abuse - do you need help?

Have you applied for asylum before 5th March 2007 and have not been granted the right to stay in the UK?

This leaflet explains how the UK Border Agency is dealing with asylum applications submitted before 5th March 2007 and how it affects asylum seekers. (Kurdish Sorani)

A guide to your asylum interview

Video link bail hearings

This leaflet is for people held in detention centres and prisons who are applying to be
released on immigration bail. Many detainees will have their bail hearing by video
link rather than in court. This leaflet explains how the video link bail hearing will be
run and what to do if a bail application is refused. (Kurdish Sorani)

Schools for children - information factsheet for refugee parents

This factsheet provides useful information for refugee parents about school rules, including attendance, school uniform and homework. (Kurdish Sorani)

Sexual health – information factsheet

Beyond the school gates: report summary

This document is a summary of a research report which explored the needs and experiences of refugees and asylum seekers in secondary schools in England. It includes recommendations of how schools and Refugee Community Organisations can work together to better support refugee young people and their parents and carers. (Kurdish Sorani)