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Asylum claims are decided under the 1951 Refugee Convention and the Immigration Rules. At their heart, they rest on a well-founded fear of persecution on a protected ground — and getting the details right matters enormously.

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Your legal framework

The sources of law that govern this route

We cite each source so you can verify it yourself.

1951 Refugee Convention (incorporated via the Immigration Rules)

Refugee status — well-founded fear of persecution on a protected ground.

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Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993

Statutory protection of asylum claims and appeal rights.

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Article 3, European Convention on Human Rights

Prohibition on returning a person to inhuman or degrading treatment.

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Complete Asylum Application Services

Our asylum support covers every stage of your claim:

  • *Initial Assessment and Strategy:** We look carefully at your case, identify the key evidence and build a legal strategy under the 1951 Refugee Convention and Articles 2 and 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
  • *Document Preparation:** We help you gather and organise evidence — country information, medical evidence, witness statements and anything else that strengthens your case.
  • *Home Office Interview Preparation:** We get you ready for your substantive interview, including how to present your account clearly and confidently.
  • *Appeal Representation:** If your claim is refused, we can represent you at the First-tier Tribunal and the Upper Tribunal.
  • *Family Reunion:** Once refugee status is granted, we can help bring eligible family members to the UK.
  • *Further Submissions:** If your claim was previously refused, we'll assess whether fresh evidence supports further submissions — see our visa refusal and appeals service for more information.

We can't guarantee any particular outcome. Every claim is decided on its own facts.

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Why Choose Our Solicitors for an Asylum Claim

Specialist Expertise: We handle protection claims across a wide range of grounds — including gender-based persecution, religious persecution and political cases.

Direct Solicitor Access: You'll speak directly with a qualified solicitor from day one. No call centres, no middlemen.

Funding: Legal aid may be available if you're eligible. Where it isn't, we'll explain exactly how our charges work — clearly, in writing, before any work begins.

Nationwide Coverage: We work with clients across the UK by phone and video, with offices in London and Bradford.

Sensitivity: We work with interpreters and handle every case with genuine care — particularly where clients have experienced trauma. At the same time, we prepare each claim to a robust legal standard, because that's what gets results.

Please note: we can't guarantee any particular outcome. Every claim is decided on its own facts, by the Home Office or the tribunal.

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Understanding the UK Asylum Process

Knowing what to expect at each stage can make the whole process feel far less daunting.

1. **Claiming Asylum:** Claim as soon as you can. Delays can lead to extra scrutiny of your account, so don't wait.

2. **Screening:** A short initial interview to gather your basic details. It's not the full picture — just the first step.

3. **Substantive Interview:** This is where you set out your full claim in detail. Preparation isn't optional here — it's everything.

4. **Decision:** The Home Office reviews and decides on your claim. Processing times change regularly, so check the current service standards on GOV.UK for the latest information.

5. **Appeal:** If your claim is refused, you'll usually have a short window to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal under section 82 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. Your decision letter will confirm the exact deadline — read it carefully.

From day one, we help you understand your rights and what your options actually are.

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Common Challenges in Asylum Claims

Timing of the Claim: not claiming straight away after arriving in the UK can raise questions — but delays often have perfectly understandable explanations. We help you set those out clearly.

Language Barriers: we arrange interpreters so that nothing gets lost and your account is properly heard.

Lack of Documentation: when you're fleeing persecution, you don't always have the luxury of gathering your papers. We build your case using alternative evidence where documents aren't available.

Trauma: talking about what you've been through isn't easy. We work sensitively with vulnerable clients and, where it helps, we'll coordinate with medical professionals too.

Credibility: the Home Office looks closely at whether your account is consistent. We help make sure it's clear, coherent, and well-supported by evidence.

Country Information: we use current country evidence and, where appropriate, expert reports to show what conditions are actually like in the place you've fled from.

We can't guarantee any particular outcome — every claim turns on its own facts.

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Pricing

asylum applications: From £240*

*Consultation fee. Full service fees vary by case — see our fees page.

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Based in West Yorkshire? Our registered office is at Listerhills Science Park in Bradford, and Bradford immigration appeals are listed locally at Phoenix House. See Bradford immigration law for office details, the areas we cover and the solicitors who run Bradford files.

Common Questions

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Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most often about asylum applications.

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Legal aid may be available if you're eligible — which can mean representation costs you nothing at the point of use. Where it's not available, we'll explain our fees clearly and in writing before we do anything. We can check whether you qualify at your consultation.

If your claim is refused, you'll usually have a short window to appeal — the exact deadline will be in your decision letter. Appeals go to the First-tier Tribunal under section 82 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. We'll assess your prospects honestly and can represent you at the hearing. We can't guarantee any particular outcome.

Asylum seekers generally can't work during the early stages of the process. But if no decision has been made after a set period — and that delay isn't your fault — you may be able to apply for permission to work in certain roles. We can advise you on the current rules and help with any application.

Processing times are set by the Home Office and change all the time — it's worth checking the current service standards on GOV.UK before you apply. Complex claims, and anything involving an appeal, can take considerably longer. We'll keep you updated throughout and chase any delays where we can.

If you've been granted refugee status, you may be able to bring eligible close family members to the UK through the family reunion provisions — provided you apply within the relevant time limits. Once your status is confirmed, we can help you with the family reunion application.

A strong claim usually brings together your own detailed account, country evidence showing the general situation, and evidence specific to the risk you personally face. Think medical reports, witness statements, documents from your home country. We help you work out what's most relevant — and make sure it's gathered properly.
“Abrahams Solicitors handled my case with incredible professionalism. They made a stressful process feel manageable and kept me informed at every stage.”

Sarah M.

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This page is general guidance, not legal advice. For advice on your circumstances, contact us. Abrahams Solicitors · SRA-regulated firm #809071. Last reviewed: May 2026.