UK Asylum and International Protection Solicitors
Expert Legal Representation in the Evolving UK Protection System
The United Kingdom’s asylum and refugee protection system has been redefined by the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 and the Restoring Order and Control policy. The former five-year refugee model has been replaced by a renewable Core Protection framework, placing greater emphasis on evidence, compliance, and credibility management.
At Immigration Solicitors UK, we provide specialist legal representation for asylum seekers and refugees navigating this new environment. Every case is managed by a senior solicitor and supported by a 30 Month Compliance File to ensure complete protection continuity.
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Understanding Asylum and Protection in 2026
Claiming asylum means asking the United Kingdom for protection because returning to your home country would expose you to persecution or serious harm. The UK recognises two legal bases for international protection:
- Refugee Status under the 1951 United Nations Convention, granted where an individual faces a real risk of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a particular social group.
- Humanitarian Protection under UK domestic law, available to people who would face serious harm, torture, or inhuman treatment if returned to their country.
Both forms of protection now lead to Core Protection Leave, a renewable 30 month period of lawful residence that replaces the former five-year refugee status.
Since late 2025, all successful protection applicants receive Core Protection Leave. This provides temporary stay and full access to work, study, and healthcare but must be renewed every 30 months.
Renewal is not automatic. The Home Office reassesses each case to confirm that the original risk of persecution still exists. Failure to prepare adequately for renewal can lead to refusal and removal.
To prevent this, every ISUK client receives a Continuous Protection File, a legal dossier maintained throughout their stay, ensuring that renewal applications are treated as administrative formalities, not crises.
The Digital Forensics Standard
Under Section 62 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, the Home Office now has statutory powers to search, clone, and examine personal electronic devices as part of an asylum assessment.
Inconsistent digital evidence, such as messages or posts that conflict with a witness statement, is one of the leading causes of refusal.
Our firm requires all clients to undergo a Digital Credibility Audit before their interview. This process reviews phone data, communication history, and online profiles to ensure consistency and prevent credibility challenges.
This service also protects client privacy by ensuring that any sensitive material is reviewed under legal privilege before submission to the Home Office.
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Our representation follows a three phase approach designed to meet the evidentiary and procedural standards of the 2026 asylum system.
Phase One: Registration and Screening
We attend your screening interview, ensure that your initial account is accurate, and prevent early inconsistencies that could later damage credibility.
Phase Two: Evidence Engineering
Our team prepares your evidentiary narrative, combining personal testimony, expert reports, and verified documentation. Each file is structured according to the Home Office credibility matrix to ensure legal clarity and evidential strength.
Phase Three: Substantive Defence
During the asylum interview, we provide legal representation and a full written submission. Our lawyers anticipate and neutralise credibility concerns, supported by detailed case law references and country condition evidence.
Accelerating Your Settlement
We help qualified clients move from Core Protection Leave into Skilled Refugee or Displaced Student visas. These routes reward integration through employment or education and can lead to settlement in a shorter period.
Our firm also provides a 10-year Settlement Roadmap for every approved case, outlining the English language, income, and integration benchmarks necessary to achieve Indefinite Leave to Remain under the Earned Settlement framework.
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Automatic cost-free family reunion ended in late 2025. All family applications are now means tested and processed under Appendix FM.
We represent clients in family reunion applications where financial thresholds are a barrier, relying on exceptional circumstances and human rights arguments to seek waivers for vulnerable families and children.
Appeals and Judicial Reviews
Refused claims can be challenged before the First-tier Tribunal or by Judicial Review if the Home Office denies an in-country appeal right.
Our asylum litigation team prepares full appeal bundles, expert witness reports, and proportionality arguments to demonstrate that removal would breach international or domestic human rights obligations.
We also handle urgent injunctions for removal prevention and post-decision compliance management, ensuring continuous lawful residence during appeal proceedings.
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Under the Restoring Order and Control framework:
- Refugee and humanitarian protection grants last 30 months and are renewable.
- Settlement is earned through continued compliance and contribution, not time alone.
- The Home Office applies digital and suitability checks at each renewal.
ISUK provides ongoing representation throughout this cycle. Our 30 Month Compliance File includes updated country evidence, tax and employment records, and verified identity documentation, ensuring that each renewal submission is complete, credible, and timely.
Why Choose Immigration Solicitors UK
Asylum in 2026 is no longer a single application; it is a long term process of compliance and renewal.
Our firm offers:
- Certification prevention strategies to safeguard your appeal rights
- Mandatory Digital Credibility Audits to eliminate data inconsistencies
- Continuous Protection File management through each renewal period
- Expert representation in appeals and judicial reviews
- Family reunion applications under Appendix FM and exceptional circumstances
- Settlement planning through work, study, and integration pathways
Every asylum and protection case is personally overseen by Rana Aslam Zia Khan, Director of Immigration Solicitors UK.
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What We Offer
Our Services
we understand that immigrating to a new country is a significant
decision that comes with its own set of challenges.
Family Visas
Partner Visas
Settlement in the UK
Settlement of EEA Nationals
British Citizenship and The Right of Abode
Challenge a Refusal
Removals/Deportations
Asylum/Human Rights
Sponsor License for a UK Business
UK Business Visas
Student Visas
Popular Work Visas
Other work visas and permits
Visas without a job offer
Work for an overseas employer
Temporary work visas
UK Visit Visas
Contact Our Asylum and Protection Solicitors
If you are seeking protection or face removal from the United Kingdom, contact our expert asylum lawyers for immediate, confidential representation.
Call 020 8016 2308 or complete our online form to arrange a consultation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does refugee status last under the new law?
Thirty months, renewable upon review. The previous five-year grant has been abolished.
Can refugees still settle in the UK permanently?
Yes, but settlement is earned through compliance and contribution over time. Transitioning to the Protection Work or Study route can accelerate this process.
What happens if my claim is refused?
You may have an in-country right of appeal or the option to seek a Judicial Review if certification occurs. We handle both procedures.
Is family reunion still possible?
Yes, but it is now subject to Appendix FM financial requirements. Our firm specialises in exceptional circumstances cases to secure reunification for vulnerable families.
Will the Home Office check my phone or online accounts?
Yes. Under Section 62, the Home Office can access digital data. Our Digital Credibility Audit ensures your information is consistent and protected.
