Legal aid for immigration cases: what is in scope and how to apply
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Despite cuts introduced by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, legal aid remains available for some immigration cases. For more information, please refer to the relevant authorities.
Legal aid for immigration cases: what is in scope and how to apply
Despite cuts introduced by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, legal aid remains available for some immigration cases. The Law Society regulates immigration and asylum work through its Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme. The scheme sets out what types of work are permitted at different levels.
To receive legal aid, you must find an approved advisor or organization that provides legal aid in the area of immigration law.
Key points:
- Legal aid remains available for some immigration cases
- The Law Society regulates immigration and asylum work
- The Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme determines what types of work are permitted at different levels
For more information, please refer to the relevant authorities, such as USCIS or The Law Society.
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