Useful Documents - Asylum Seekers

A guide for Newcomers to Bristol

This booklet has been produced by Bristol United and Race for Justice. "This booklet contains advice and information to ensure that your life in England is made easy, safe and more comfortable, and hope it will help you avoid some of the common problems experienced by refugees and asylum seekers".  The full booklet can be downleaded here:

A guide for newcomers to Bristol

Border and Immigration Agency

This is an executive agency of the Home Office, responsible for controlling borders and managing immigration in the UK.  They also also consider applications for permission to stay, citizenship and asylum.  To find out more you can visit their website: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/

International Organisation for Migration (IOM)

There is a regional sub-office of the IOM in Bristol covering Wales and the South West.  Amoung other responsibilities the IOM provide free and confidential advice to any asylum seeker that is considering a voluntary return to their country of origin.  To find out more please see:  http://www.iomlondon.org/projects.htm or contact: International Organization for Migration (IOM) Bristol Office, 10 Park Street, Bristol BS1 5HX or telephone: 0117 907 4777