New Refugees

🧭 Support for New Refugees and People Seeking Asylum

This page is here to help you if you’re new to the UK and waiting for or have just received a decision on your asylum claim.

✅ If You Got a Positive Decision, Good news! If the Home Office approved your asylum claim, skip down to “What should I do first?” to see your next steps.

❌ If You Got a Negative Decision, If your asylum claim was refused, the Home Office will send you a letter explaining why.

💡 You might still have options, like making a legal appeal to challenge the decision.

🧑‍⚖️ Need Help After a Refusal? PAFRAS can support you with:

• 📋 Legal advice and casework
• 🧠 Mental health support
• 🛍️ Emergency food parcels and toiletries

📍 Where? Every Wednesday from 9:45 AM, St Aidan’s Community Hall, Harehills

⏰ Important: These drop-ins are very busy. Try to arrive early for the best chance of being seen.