The UK is one of the most developed European countries, so it is not surprising that millions of inhabitants of other countries dream of obtaining refugee status in England. A few decades ago, UK law was very loyal to asylum seekers. Today, obtaining refugee status in England has become very difficult, and sometimes impossible.
Application
According to articles of international law, refugee status can be obtained by a person who is persecuted because of his national or racial affiliation, religious or political views, 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 the seaport or airport or upon arrival in the country on a guest, tourist, business visa. Filing an application at the port of arrival (all port applicants) is 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”, the refugee undergoes numerous checks, undergoes interviews, takes part in social programs. Immediately after applying for status, immigration officers begin a comprehensive check to see if your person belongs to the criminal world. They take fingerprints, take pictures, set personal data.
In the event that you apply at the port of arrival and assist the UK authorities in obtaining additional information about your identity, you may be assigned a NASS cash allowance. Persons who have written an application for refugee status some time after crossing the border will not receive NASS allowance.
Assigning a NASS allowance means that you have been re-qualified from an “null” applicant to an “asylum seeker”. In this status, you can absolutely legally be in the UK before deciding whether to grant you refugee status. An “asylum seeker” is not entitled to work for the first 12 months after applying.
