Category: Migrant & Refugee Rights

Refugee Citizenship Changes: what you need to know

In February 2025, the Home Office made changes to the Good Character guidance for citizenship applications. The changes will directly impact many refugees in the UK who wish to apply for British...

Rwanda Removal Plans – for organisations and communities groups

In the face of concerning developments regarding the imminent Rwanda operation, we have developed a series of resources containing legal information for the legal profession, for organisations and...

Rwanda Removal Plans – Information for asylum seekers

In the face of concerning developments regarding the imminent Rwanda operation, we have developed a series of resources containing legal information for the legal profession, for organisations and...

Rwanda Removal Plans – for solicitors

In the face of concerning developments regarding the imminent Rwanda operation, we have developed a series of resources containing legal information for the legal profession, for organisations and communities groups, and for asylum seekers across Scotland.

Access to Education: Your Right to Study in Scotland

This factsheet provides a brief summary of your right to study in Scotland for people with different immigration statuses. This factsheet covers: access to pre-school, primary and secondary school; and...

Asylum Seekers with Permission to Work

  This factsheet provides information for asylum seekers in Scotland who have permission to carry out paid work while they wait for a decision on their asylum claim. Factsheet - Information for...

Ukraine Advice Scotland – Arriving in Scotland – Frequently Asked Questions

This factsheet provides brief information about arriving in Scotland after your Homes for Ukraine Scheme visa is granted....

Ukraine Advice Scotland – Visa Delays – Frequently Asked Questions

Visa Delays – Frequently Asked Questions This factsheet provides brief information about the issues with delay in the Homes for Ukraine Scheme....

Ukraine Advice Scotland – Factsheet on Immigration and Asylum Legal Routes to Scotland

Immigration and Asylum Legal Routes This factsheet provides a brief summary of legal immigration routes for Ukrainians seeking safety in Scotland....

Rights of Ukrainians seeking safety in Scotland – Access to Welfare Benefits (aged 66 or over)

Access to Welfare Benefits (aged 66 or over) This factsheet provides a brief summary of the possible access to welfare benefits for people aged 66 and older, who are from Ukraine seeking safety in...

Rights of Ukrainians seeking safety in Scotland – Access to Welfare Benefits (aged under 66)

Access to Welfare Benefits (aged under 66) This factsheet provides a brief summary of the possible access to welfare benefits for people aged under 66, who are from Ukraine seeking safety in Scotland...

Rights of Ukrainians seeking safety in Scotland – Access to Healthcare

Access to Healthcare This factsheet provides a brief summary of your right to access National Health Service (NHS) healthcare for people from Ukraine who are seeking safety in Scotland...

Rights of Ukrainians seeking safety in Scotland – Housing and Homelessness Support

Housing and Homelessness Support This factsheet provides a brief summary of the Housing and Homelessness Support available to people from Ukraine who are seeking safety in Scotland....

Rights of Ukrainians seeking safety in Scotland – Right to Study

Right to Study This factsheet provides a brief summary of the right to study for Ukrainians seeking safety in Scotland....

Rights of Ukrainians seeking safety in Scotland – Right to Work

Right to Work This factsheet provides a brief summary of your right to work if you are arriving in Scotland from Ukraine....

EU Citizens and Your Right to Access Social Work Support

This factsheet provides a brief summary of your right to access benefits and social work support as an EU citizen in Scotland....

EU Citizens and Your Right to Study

This factsheet provides a brief summary of your right to study as an EU citizen in Scotland....

EU Citizens and Your Right to Vote

This factsheet provides a brief summary of your right to vote as an EU citizen in Scotland....

EU Citizens and Your Right to NHS Healthcare

This factsheet provides a brief summary of your right to access NHS healthcare as an EU citizen in Scotland....

EU Citizens and Your Right to Work

This factsheet provides a brief summary of your right to work as an EU citizen in Scotland....

EU Citizens and Your Housing Rights

This factsheet provides a brief summary of your housing rights as an EU citizen in Scotland....