Samphire’s Legal Project

Following Samphire’s registration with the Immigration Advice Authority (formerly – Office of Immigration Services Commissioner) in autumn 2018, in May 2019 Samphire launched its Legal Project.  Since its inception the project has been connecting with a number with local and regional organisations and statutory institutions such as Dover District Council, Kent County Council, South East Strategic Partnership for Migration, Dover JobCentre Plus, OASIS etc.

After a local consultation we conducted in 2018, we have found a lack of knowledge and uncertainty with regards to post-Brexit immigration requirements, EU Settlement Scheme, possibilities to become British Citizens and compliance with immigration rules in general. We are the only pro-bono organisation in SE Kent providing immigration advice to local communities.  Since May 2019 the project consulted nearly 600 individuals and dealt with over 2500 requests for assistance. 

We hold surgeries in Dover and Thanet Citizens Advice Bureaus, as well as at our office in Dover. If your community organisation would like to learn more about UK’s Immigration System in general, or more about a specific immigration route, we also deliver talks and workshops.

People can get advice on immigration matters falling under IAA levels 1-3. Due to capacity and not having a legal aid contract we also do not do any substantive asylum work. 

 Please note we do not give immigration advice over the phone.  For more information, you can contact us on info@samphireproject.org.uk.

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