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Asylum and Overstayers FAQ’s

If your visa Asylum or Overstayer application doesn't stand out - it's much likely to be granted by the Home Office, take a look at the FAQs for this visa category here.

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FAQs regarding Asylum and Overstayers

Yes, as lawyers we are permitted to help you make applications to regularise your status.
No, we are not required, neither do we seek, to report people to the Home Office who have overstayed. Our service is designed to help you regularise your status.
No, it is your choice whether to make an application or not.
You should only claim for asylum if you have a genuine fear of returning to your home country. We can advise on whether your claim is likely to be granted.
We are not permitted to put forward false information to the Home Office and so will not be able to assist you on those circumstances.
You should always seek to apply in time, and we can assist you with holding documentation in the case you have overstayed and do not have time to apply for a new visa.
No, you may well have attracted a ban from applying for a new visa. We can advise on these complex circumstances.
Many asylum seekers have also developed links to the UK, including relationships with UK nationals. Your application and appeal can be made using these factors as part of your case.
Yes, applications to the Home Office still attract a fee in the normal way.
Yes, you will be permitted Leave to Remain in the UK for a number of years, this can usually be extended if your circumstances remain the same.

Additional FAQs

No, where as you may be asked some questions there will not be a formal interview to question the terms of your visa.
Commercial processor the Home Office use to run their application centres, largely abroad. They specialise in the admin process of fingerprints and photos and documents. They do not make the decision – the body who decides are external to the VFS.
The Home Office use to run their application centres, largely in the United Kingdom. They specialise in the admin process of fingerprints and photos and documents. They do not make the decision – the body who decides are external to the Sopra Steria.
Almost certainly not. As the decision has not been made and the decision-making body are holding your passport at this time.
We recommend you enter no later than 3 months after being granted. There are special conditions on certain visas which make it crucial you enter before 3 months. Call our office for more details.
Usually not – this depends on the visa in question. Usually, Home Office will require cash on hand or in rare cases other forms of investments. Before acting on this you should speak to our specialist lawyers, and they can advise you on the best route.
It is imperative that you declare all previous offences. We cannot promote your case on a false basis. Important to note the Home Office will have record of most offenses. By declaring them, they often have no influence on your case and decision.
If you have a valid visa you can remain within the UK for 6 months. If it expires whilst you’re in the UK, you cannot stay beyond that date regardless of if the 6 months period.
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