The Supreme Court unanimously ruled the Rwanda plan unlawful - what does this mean for people? Read more
140 organisations welcome the Supreme Court ruling that the UK Government's plan to send people seeking asylum to Rwanda is unlawful. Read more
The Act is an unprecedented and dangerous law that removes the right to seek asylum, weakens universal human rights protections, and goes against international law. Read more
The government's recent changes could lead to people having their asylum claims wrongfully withdrawn, placing their lives at risk. Read more
Joint statement from UK's major trade unions and migrants' rights organisations. Read more
As a coalition of 290+ organisations, we condemn the passage of the Illegal Migration Act, and stand in solidarity with all who will be affected. Read more
After JCWI intervened, the Home Office has changed its rules so that more families can be together Read more
We explore what is needed for a safe, accessible and effective asylum system. Read more
We are delighted to welcome our new Interim Executive Director, Paola Uccellari to JCWI. Read more
We are sad to say goodbye to Satbir, our Chief Executive for the past five years. An update from the Chair of Trustees (1 April 2022). Read more
Home Office U-turn means families should now be able to ask for help without being punished Read more
It took multiple threats of legal action but we finally got the Home Office to stop rejecting visa applications that were ‘missing’ a document that does not exist. Around 50 families can now be reunited. Read more
The Home Office got the men jailed for 'assisting unlawful immigration' but the Court of Appeal finds 'fundamental' errors, and quashes their convictions (21 December 2021) Read more
Our helplines and office will be closed from Monday 20 December to Tuesday 4 January 2022. Read more
Our blog series on the interconnected struggles for racial justice, migrants' rights, and a liveable planet. Read more
Our note on the recent litigation in the Upper Tribunal. Read more
We are delighted to announce that Minnie Rahman will be our Interim Chief Executive until December 2021, while Satbir Singh takes parental leave. Read more
BBC Panorama on 5 May 2021 asks "Am I British?" and looks at the ways young people are being denied their rights and excluded from citizenship, even if they were born and raised in the UK. Read more
We have launched a free legal advice initiative in collaboration with eight leading law firms in response to consistently low numbers of applications for the UK government’s Windrush Compensation Scheme, compounded by a lack of legal support in navigating the complex application process. (April 2021) Read more
We're seeking evidence from practitioners regarding clients who are de facto adopted children/non-Hague Convention adopted children who either applied under the family reunion rules and/or applied for entry clearance under Article 8 ECHR. Read more
We are delighted to be distributing the funds raised in the Windrush Winter Emergency Appeal - just over £70,000 - to support people who were caught up in the Windrush scandal. Read more
Our response to media reports that Priti Patel may be planning to send asylum seekers overseas. Read more
Today, on Thursday 11th March the High Court will hold its first hearing over JCWI’s case that the Home Office’s EU Settlement Scheme will leave minorities and vulnerable groups undocumented and violates the Equality Act. Read more
Following a successful challenge in the Upper Tribunal by JCWI and others, the Home Office has agreed to change its policy on who is eligible for a fee waiver when applying for entry clearance. This should make it much easier for those unable to afford huge visa fees to reunite with their families in the UK. Read more