Asylum Seekers

Asylum seekers are people who flee their home country and seek refugee status in the UK, possibly because of war or human rights abuses.

Asylum seekers make a claim for refugee status and if their application is granted, they will be awarded one of the following:

Exceptional leave to remain (ELR)

Indefinite leave to remain (ILR)

Humanitarian Protection

Discretionary Leave

Asylum seekers can only do 'non-employed status' work-based learning. This type of placement can be available through a training provider and the young person will be paid a weekly training allowance.

Refugees have the same rights to work or train as any other UK citizen of the same age.

There are around 350 young people who are refugees/asylum seekers in Nottingham city alone.

Some young people come to the UK with one or both parents, while some arrive with friends or relatives who are not their usual carers, and many 16-19 year olds arrive on their own.

Most new arrivals in the UK go into e2e (Entry to Employment) to allow them to improve their English and employability skills where necessary.

Work placements are invaluable in giving these particularly vulnerable young people the confidence and skills to enter employment.

Many employers find that there are benefits in employing refugees due to their commitment, strong work ethic and productivity.

If you are interested in offering an e2e work placement please contact the Learning and Skills Council on 0845 019 4187 or email: nottsinfo@lsc.gov.uk

Additional information:

Obtaining a National Insurance number

Refugees often experience difficulties in obtaining National Insurance numbers. Contact the National Insurance registration helpline 0845 9157006/0845 9155670

Types of Identification:

Application Registration Card (ARC)Standard

Acknowledgement Letter (SAL)

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