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Support for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers

We have a long history of welcoming people to the borough. See what support we offer to help migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.

  • Islington Welcomes

    Our Islington Welcomes strategy sets out how we will become a more welcoming Islington in which all residents thrive

  • No recourse to public funds (NRPF)

    If you have money or housing problems because you have no access to public funds, like welfare benefits, we may be able to help.

  • Refugee resettlement

    Information on refugee resettlement pathways, including council-led programmes and community-led sponsorship

  • Information for Ukrainian refugees

    Help and support for anyone arriving or living in Islington from Ukraine

  • Asylum

    Information on our work in Home Office contingency hotels for asylum seekers and what to do if you are seeking asylum

  • EU citizens

    Find out more about the EU Settlement Scheme and what support is available to help you continue to live and work here.

  • Advice on immigration status

    Find out the steps you can take if you are worried about your immigration status

  • How you can help refugees and migrants

    Find out how you can help refugees and migrants and asylum seekers in Islington, around the UK and internationally

  • Local refugee and migrant services

    Information on refugee and migrant services in Islington and accessing immigration advice

  • Borough of Sanctuary

    Islington is a place that welcomes everyone and we recognise and value the contribution of refugees, migrants and those seeking sanctuary to the Borough of Islington.

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