A huge thank you to everyone who wrote to their MP to invite them to take part in the Westminster Hall debate on 8 October 2020, on the ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ visa condition, which bars people from almost all benefits. We all deserve a safety net, and we have never needed one more…
After a terrible summer which saw her lose her home, things are finally improving for Seema. As the pandemic took hold in the spring, she had to stay at home to shield, which meant she was unable to work her job as a GP receptionist. Seema has lived, worked and paid taxes in the UK…
On Thursday 8 October, MPs are debating the impacts and the future of the ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ policy, which excludes around 1.4 million people from a safety net. A huge thank you to everyone who wrote to their MP to invite them to turn up and speak out for those affected. Watch the…
Trainer: Brendan Beder Level: Basic Online training: we will send a link to attend the course, hosted on Zoom, prior to the training. Timings: This course is split into two sessions. Tuesday 9 Mar, 10am – 1:15pm. Wednesday 10 Mar, 10am – 1:15pm For anyone wanting to become an accredited immigration advisor, this is the…
Download this briefing Sign up for updates from JCWI Background No recourse to public funds (NRPF) is a visa condition which prevents migrants from accessing the majority of state-funded benefits. The term ‘public funds’ covers most benefits, tax credits or housing assistance that are paid by the state. It does not include benefits that are…
Nadia is the Communications Officer at JCWI, Prior to this she worked in campaigns at international NGO, ActionAid, in philanthropy where she ran an education programme for grant-makers, and as an organiser for a grassroots anti-racism charity. She has volunteered for a number of migrant rights charities in the UK and the Middle East, and…
Carolina has a Degree in Law, a Diploma in Conflicts Management and a Diploma in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law obtained in Colombia. She has over 6 years of experience and since arriving in London in 2019 has been working with migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in different areas. She volunteered at the…