Workers from overseas - Asylum seekers and refugees

Asylum-seekers

If you have been waiting for a decision on your case for more than a year through no fault of your own, you can apply to the Border and Immigration Agency for permission to work. Visit their website at: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/asylum/

Refugees

For information, advice and support contact the Scottish Refugee Council or visit their website at: http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/ 

Information and advice for children and young people who are asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland is available from: http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/caris/index_01.html