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Resources and fact sheets

Information on legal issues affecting young refugees and migrants

Article 8 – the right to respect for private and family life

This page is an introduction to Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights – the right to respect for private and family life. Article 8 is relevant to many immigration cases.

Fact sheets

Local authority (section 17) support for migrant families

This page provides some information on local authority support for migrant families. This includes what section 17 support is, eligibility for support, child in need assessments and challenging a refusal or withdrawal of support.

Fact sheets

Children in care with immigration issues

Children in care who are not asylum seekers may have an immigration issue that often goes under the radar. It is vital to get them help as soon as possible.

Fact sheets

Online resources: supporting undocumented children

There are an estimated 120,000 undocumented children living in the UK. This page contains resources for learning the law that relates to these children.

GuidanceVideo

Immigration applications: Article 8 (private life and long residence)

This page explains immigration status on the basis of the right to respect for private life under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Fact sheets

Immigration applications: Article 8 (right to family life)

This page explains immigration status on the basis of the right to respect for family life under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Fact sheets

Which application should I make?

This page is a guide to possible immigration applications an undocumented child, family or young person might make to gain status in the UK.

GuidanceHelp with making applications

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