We’ve updated the information on ID requirements when opening UK Banks Accounts. In particular new JMLSG Guidance was issued in May 23, and the Home Office wrote to the banks about immigration checks in May 24 – and we’ve read it so you don’t have to.
Archive | August, 2024
Save the date! VCS Engagement Day: 27th November 2024 – Migration Yorkshire
We’re thrilled to be able to let you know that the Migration Yorkshire VCS Engagement Day will be held on Wednesday 27th November 2024 at The Studio in Leeds. Further details will follow about how to book, but please do save the date if you’d like to join us!
Research survey for legal challenge on education delay faced by asylum-seeking children – Deadline 20th September 2024
[via Migration Yorkshire] Please see below from Garden Court Chambers, Public Law Project and Together with Migrant Children Garden Court Chambers, Public Law Project and Together with Migrant Children have been awarded a Strategic Legal Fund grant to examine the issue of education delay facing school-age children placed in initial or dispersal asylum accommodation. Based […]
How to update address details for asylum seekers – August 2024
A note from the Home Office via Migration Yorkshire Asylum seekers and/or their representatives should contact [email protected] to update their address details. We strongly encourage all asylum seekers and their representatives to contact the above inbox, irrespective if they have moved or are moving to ensure their claim for asylum is not unduly delayed. Please contact us […]
Job: Head of Casework, full time, £47.8k Manuel Bravo, Leeds – deadline 20th September 2024
Manuel Bravo Project is a charity that provides free legal representation to asylum seekers not eligible for legal aid. The project consists of an in-house casework team undertaking asylum casework (appeals and fresh claims), an outreach project providing free initial immigration advice, and pro bono projects supported by both legal and non-legal volunteers. We seek […]
Bike Buddy Volunteers Needed!
The Bike Project is a charity that collects second hand bikes, refurbishes them and donates them to refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. We are looking for volunteers in Leeds for our Bike Buddy programme. This is a cycling befriending scheme that we offer to our bike recipients. This is for local cyclists […]
Asylum Matters’ Campaigns and Advocacy Update 22/8/24
Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Racist riots and community response Following the shocking & terrifying attacks on Black & Asian people, Muslim people and Migrants & Asylum Seekers, Asylum Matters, Praxis & Refugee Action produced guidance for people concerned about far-right violence targeting people in temporary asylum accommodation or with refugee status living in the UK. […]
Migration News Roundup from Migration Yorkshire – 27th August 2024
This information is compiled by [email protected] and distributed to local authority members of Migration Yorkshire UK borders and migration policy It is quarterly immigration stats publication week! All our data dashboards, including Refugee and Asylum seeker, Ukraine and EU Settlement Scheme have been updated. Here are some good opinion pieces worth a read: Migration Observatory […]
Improving Low mood using Islam – Sessions at Hamara Centre, 10th September 2024 onwards
Are you a Muslim struggling with sadness, low motivation and depression? Our team of Therapists and Wellbeing practitioners are delivering this free 8-week course to support you to improve these feelings using principles of CBT alongside Islamic teachings from the Quran and Hadith. Starting: Tuesday, 10 September 2024 End date: Tuesday, 29 October 2024 Time:12.30 […]
Info session about Leeds Volunteer Interpreting Service – Monday 9th September 12:15 – 13:00 (after LMP ops)
By David Skivington on 27th August 2024 in Education, Training & Work, ESOL, Jobs, Meeting, Services, Volunteers
We are delighted to announce that Leeds Volunteer Interpreting Service (VIS) is nearly ready to go thanks to a 3 year grant from National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund! We will be seeking two staff to run the project and are keen to chat with interested organisations about how to get involved and access the interpreter […]
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL YOUNG CURATORS – Paid opportunity – Deadline 10th September
Transform are looking for eight young people aged 18 – 25 with a passion for the arts and an interest in developing a career in the sector. It’s an opportunity to learn, develop new skills and shape the programme of a major international festival in Oct 2025 Paid £12 an hour for participating Deadline for […]
How to find an OISC adviser, now the the list has been taken down
Finding an OISC adviser that doesn’t charge is particularly difficult in Yorkshire and Humber, especially now the OISC Adviser finder portal has been taken down (in response to the recent attacks on immigration legal advisers). If you or someone you know is in need of immigration legal advice, please contact St Vincent’s on 0113 248 […]