Those individuals that do not qualify for refugee protection, can be granted HP if they can demonstrate that a reasonable degree of likelihood that they would be killed or suffer serious harm upon return to their country.
Appealing Refusal of Humanitarian Protection (HP)
We will provide advice on grounds of appeal and assist with evidence gathering, lodging your appeal and draft legal arguments against the decision to revoke your protection status.
Leave as Refugee/HP
Individuals that are granted refugee status or humanitarian protection are issued with a residence permit valid for five years, which is renewable.
Any dependent partner or children under the age of 18 who applied at the same time as you did will ordinarily be granted residence permit for the same period, renewable after five years, or alternatively you can apply for settlement.
During your period of residence you will be able to work, seek education, access healthcare and benefits. You can also for a travel document and travel abroad.
Family Reunion Application
If you have been granted refugee or humanitarian protection, you can apply for your family members who are outside the UK to join you. Those family members include: your spouse, unmarried partner and any child under 18 years of age.
Revocation of Asylum/HP
Over recent years, the Home Office has increasingly sought to revoke refugee protection status or humanitarian protection when an individual applies for settlement, based on further information coming to light during the application process.
In such circumstances you will have a right of appeal.
Appealing Revocation Decision
We will provide advice on grounds of appeal and assist with evidence gathering, lodging your appeal and draft legal arguments against the decision to revoke your protection status.