At AMH Solicitors, we help individuals fleeing danger or persecution apply for asylum in the UK. Asylum grants protection to those unable to return to their home country due to fear of persecution.
Who Can Claim Asylum?
You can apply if returning to your country would expose you to serious harm due to:
- Race, religion, and nationality
- Political opinion
- Membership in a particular social group (e.g. LGBTQ+, women at risk)
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be physically in the UK to apply
- Must show a well-founded fear of persecution
- Your country cannot offer protection or safe relocation
Asylum Process
- 1. Screening Interview: Basic details, biometrics, and documentation
- 2. Substantive Interview: Main evidence session about your claim
- 3. Decision: Grant of refugee status, humanitarian protection, or refusal
Documents to Provide
- Identification (passport, if possible)
- Country of origin documents
- Police or medical reports
- Testimonies from witnesses or groups
Outcomes
- Refugee Status: 5 years’ leave, right to work, benefits, travel document
- Humanitarian Protection: Similar rights without full refugee status
- Refusal: Right to appeal if granted
How AMH Solicitors Can Help
We prepare your claim, attend interviews, and appeal refusals. We also assist with detention issues or bail applications.