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Asylum and Immigration Issues

Asylum and Immigration Issues. Other logos can be added within the grey stripe if required. Karen Young Team Leader Asylum Seekers Team. Aim of the presentation. An overview of the local and national perspective Dispel some of the myths and legends Advice on employment.

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Asylum and Immigration Issues

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  1. Asylum and Immigration Issues Other logos can be added within the grey stripe if required Karen Young Team Leader Asylum Seekers Team

  2. Aim of the presentation • An overview of the local and national perspective • Dispel some of the myths and legends • Advice on employment

  3. National perspective • Who’s who • Asylum seeker • Refugee • Failed asylum seeker • Illegal immigrant • Constantly changing legislation • Immigration control nationally • UK international obligations • Distribution of refugees

  4. How Bury fits in the national picture Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate National Asylum Support Service Determination of asylum applications Contracts for accommodation Private a/c providers Regional Consortia North West Consortium East Region 10 AGMA authorities Bury

  5. Local Perspective History and numbers • Numbers have decreased from 600+ to 417 asylum seekers in Bury at June 2005 • 42 nationalities speaking 17 languages • Top 5 nationalities • Afghanistan • Iran • Pakistan • Zimbabwe • Palestine and Somalia • Other accommodation providers • Clear springs • Capital Accommodation

  6. Myths and legends • Britain’s asylum system is weak • The UK takes most refugees in the world • Asylum Seekers and refugees receive large handouts • Asylum seekers and refugees commit crime • Asylum seekers receive driving lessons • Famous refugees

  7. Employment • Barriers • Language • Discrimination • Ethnic monitoring • acceptance • Permission to work • Refugees advising refugees • Working as volunteers • Guidance and advice • Skills training and qualifications • Correct documentation • Refugees doctors database

  8. Questions

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