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. (Pushto)

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. (Pushto)

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. (Pushto)

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. (Pushto).

Refugees' guide to housing

Refugees' guide to training and employment

Refugees' guide to welfare benefits

This leaflet explains your employment rights and what options are available to you when accessing training or securing employment. (Pushto)

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. (Pushto)

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. (Pushto)

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. (Pushto)

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. (Pushto)

Section 4 - additional vouchers

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

Applying for asylum

Applying for asylum support

Positive decision on your asylum application

Are you a victim of racial harassment?

How to make a complaint

Integration loans

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

Section 4 support ‘Azure’ payment card

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

Maternity payments for parents seeking asylum

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

Section 4 - additional vouchers

کورنی ناوړه چلند – آيا تاسو مرستې ته اړتيا لرئ؟

Domestic abuse- do you need help?

دا لنډه رساله هغه څه بيانوي چې کورنی ناوړه چلند ګڼل کيږي او دا چې که تاسو له هغه سره مخ یاست نو څنګه مرسته ترلاسه کولای شئ.

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

A guide to your asylum interview

Video link bail hearings

Schools for children - information factsheet for refugee parents

Sexual health – information factsheet

Beyond the school gates: report summary