Further Submission Route UK (Asylum): Overview and Latest Updates
The Further Submission route in the UK asylum system allows individuals whose asylum claims have been refused and all appeal rights exhausted to present new evidence or changes in their circumstances. This route provides an opportunity for a new claim to be considered.
Key Features of the Further Submission Route
Eligibility:
- Individuals who have previously been refused asylum and have no pending appeals.
- New evidence or significant changes in circumstances that could affect the outcome of the asylum claim.
Submission Process:
- Further submissions must be made in person at the Further Submissions Unit in Liverpool, unless the Home Office specifically allows submissions by post due to exceptional circumstances.
- An appointment is required to submit further evidence.
Assessment Criteria:
- The Home Office will consider whether the new evidence or circumstances significantly affect the original decision.
- If deemed sufficiently compelling, the new evidence may lead to a fresh asylum claim.
Outcome:
- If the further submission is accepted as a fresh claim, it will be considered as a new asylum application.
- If not accepted, the individual will need to explore other options or may face removal from the UK.
Latest Updates from the Home Office (2024)
Digital Process Improvements:
Enhanced digital services for booking appointments and tracking the progress of submissions.
Expedited Processing:
Efforts to reduce waiting times for appointments and decisions on further submissions.
Support Services:
Expanded legal and advisory support for individuals making further submissions.
FAQ (Frequently asked questions):
A further submission is the presentation of new evidence or changes in circumstances by an individual whose asylum claim has been refused and who has exhausted all appeal rights.
Anyone whose initial asylum claim was refused and who has no pending appeals can make a further submission if they have new evidence or significant changes in circumstances.
Further submissions must be made in person at the Further Submissions Unit in Liverpool. An appointment is required.
In exceptional circumstances, such as severe health issues or other valid reasons, the Home Office may allow submissions by post.
New evidence could include new documents, changes in the political or social situation in your home country, or significant personal changes that affect your claim.
You can book an appointment through the Home Office website or by contacting the Further Submissions Unit directly.
The Home Office will review the new evidence to determine if it significantly impacts the original decision. If accepted, it will be treated as a fresh claim.
Processing times can vary, but the Home Office is working to reduce waiting times for decisions on further submissions.
Yes, you may be eligible for legal aid to help with the preparation and submission of new evidence.
You may be entitled to accommodation and financial support while your further submission is being considered, depending on your circumstances.
If the further submission is not accepted as a fresh claim, you will need to explore other options, such as appealing the decision or seeking judicial review.
Generally, asylum seekers are not allowed to work while their claims are being processed, including during further submissions.
There is no limit to the number of further submissions you can make, but each must present new and compelling evidence or changes in circumstances.
Various organisations offer legal advice and support for asylum seekers preparing further submissions, including charities and legal aid services.
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