Asylum & Immigration Support

Asylum Guide

What is Asylum Guide

The Asylum Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to support individuals seeking asylum. It provides essential information, guidance, and assistance throughout the asylum process, helping individuals navigate the complexities of their new environment.

Our Asylum Guide Programme

Our Asylum Guide Programme offers personalized support to asylum seekers, including detailed guidance on legal procedures, access to essential services, and community integration. This program aims to empower asylum seekers with the knowledge and resources they need to build a secure and stable future.

Advice Centre

We operate an Advice centre. We have an open door policy for quick enquiries with dedicated drop in sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays. We aim to give access to those seeking information, guidance and advice an opportunity to speak to someone. Our trained advisers do a quick triage and take actions according to individual matters to hand and the urgency. We are a unique centre in the city operating such model as we aim to tackle the lack of access to asylum and immigration advice. The centre is located on 13 Beaumont Road, Plymouth, PL4 9BA. People can also reach us via telephone where we give appropriate guidance.

Information & Advice

Asylum & Immigration Advice

Our Immigration Advice service provides expert guidance and support to individuals navigating the complexities of immigration law. We offer personalized consultations to address a variety of immigration matters, including visa applications, residency status, and asylum claims. Our experienced advisors are dedicated to helping clients understand their rights and options, ensuring they receive the assistance they need to make informed decisions about their future.

Plymouth Hope is authorised by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner to give Asylum and Protection Advice at OISC Level 1. OISC Registration Number N202100154

Southwest Immigration Alliance and Justice Together Initiative (JTI)

The Southwest Immigration Alliance is a project funded by the Justice Together Initiative (JTI) to enhance access to immigration advice in the Southwest of England.

The Southwest faces a shortage of legal advice, particularly in immigration. A report by Bristol Refugee Rights and Bristol Law Centre, funded by JTI, highlighted the region’s lack of adequate specialist immigration advice due to limited capacity amid high demand.

This project aims to create a more coordinated, collaborative, and sustainable legal advice network, ensuring fair and equal access to justice for those navigating the immigration system, allowing them to live independently. The project intends to bridge the gap in legal access in the Southwest and strengthen collaboration among legal providers through two distinct delivery areas by sub-region:

In the ‘North’ sub-region, covering Bristol, Gloucester, and Swindon: Improving referral pathways and adding complex casework capacity at BLC.
In Devon and Cornwall, covering Plymouth and Exeter: Building capacity to develop a sustainable ecosystem, fostering relationships, and other development efforts.

Partner Organizations Involved in the Project:

Bristol Law Centre, Bristol Refugee Rights, Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, The Harbour Project, Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support, Refugee Support Devon, Plymouth Hope, and The University of Plymouth Law Clinic.

Digital Hub

What is Digital Hub

The Digital Hub is a community resource centre dedicated to providing essential digital services and support to individuals in need. It serves as a welcoming space where people can access technology, enhance their skills, and receive assistance with various tasks.

What We Offer at Digital Hub

Computer Access: Providing access to computers for those who need to work on digital tasks.
Courses and Learning: Offering educational resources and courses to help participants improve their knowledge and skills. For instance, once a week, we offer programming classes.
English Learning: Providing support for individuals looking to improve their English language proficiency. This includes facilitating access to language classes and referrals to Odils Foundation and other providers.
Access to Internet: Ensuring everyone can stay connected with free Wi-Fi access.
Support with Form Filling: Assisting with the completion of important forms and documents, such as applications for provisional driving licenses.
Billing Issues: Helping with understanding and resolving billing and financial issues.

The Digital Hub is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10am to 1pm at 13 Beaumont Road, PL4 9BA. We welcome anyone who needs help and support.