Seeking Refuge? - Rights of Women
Seeking Refuge? - Rights of Women
Seeking Refuge? - Rights of Women
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3<br />
The New Asylum Model:<br />
Non-detained cases<br />
Introduction<br />
This Chapter explains one <strong>of</strong> the processes that a<br />
person who applies for asylum may go through to<br />
have their claim decided.<br />
All applications for asylum are considered by the<br />
UK Border Agency 13 . There are currently two<br />
systems in operation for deciding asylum claims:<br />
the New Asylum Model (NAM) and the Case<br />
Resolution Directorate (CRD). See Chapter 6 for<br />
information about the Case Resolution<br />
Directorate.<br />
Some cases were dealt with under NAM from May<br />
2005. From 5th March 2007, all new claims for<br />
asylum will be dealt with through NAM.<br />
Overview <strong>of</strong> the process<br />
This flow chart provides an overview <strong>of</strong> the<br />
process <strong>of</strong> having a claim decided if your case<br />
is not put in the Detained Fast-Track.<br />
Under NAM there are currently two systems for<br />
determining applications: general casework and<br />
the detained fast-track. This Chapter explains the<br />
process you will go through in order to have your<br />
claim for asylum determined if your case is not<br />
put in the detained fast-track.<br />
The law discussed here is very complicated.<br />
This Chapter is written to give you<br />
information about the law, but it is not legal<br />
advice. If you have applied for protection in<br />
the UK, or are thinking about doing this, it is<br />
very important that you seek legal advice<br />
from a solicitor or immigration advisor. You<br />
can also contact <strong>Rights</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Women</strong>’s legal<br />
advice line. See Chapter 12 at the end <strong>of</strong> this<br />
book for information about organisations<br />
that provide legal advice.<br />
Arrive in the UK, claim asylum at UK port<br />
or airport or claim in-country as soon as<br />
reasonably practicable<br />
Each stage <strong>of</strong> the process should take place at<br />
a particular time. However these times may be<br />
different to the days shown here depending<br />
on the nature <strong>of</strong> your case and where you are<br />
in the UK. There may also be delays in dealing<br />
with your case.<br />
Day 1<br />
Day 3<br />
Screening<br />
First reporting event<br />
Under NAM it is hoped that these cases will<br />
be dealt with within 6 months by either<br />
integration or removal.<br />
Day 8-12<br />
Asylum interview<br />
Day 30<br />
Initial decision given to you<br />
Some people can only appeal their cases from<br />
outside the UK. For information about<br />
appeals, see Chapter 8<br />
Day 30-100 Appeal<br />
a negative decision to the Asylum<br />
and Immigration Tribunal<br />
13<br />
It used to be called the Border and Immigration Agency (the BIA) and before that the Immigration and Nationality Directorate<br />
(the IND).<br />
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