TheUnityProject

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@BhamCityCouncil We may be able to assist with Change of Conditions applications (to remove the NRPF condition), too! unity-project.org.uk

Even if you have NRPF, if you’re facing domestic abuse, you can access support. ➡️ Legal advice ➡️ Destitute Domestic Violence Concession ➡️ Emergency refuge ➡️ Immigration assistance 2/3

What is NRPF? It stands for "No Recourse to Public Funds" — a condition placed on many migrants that restricts access to housing or benefits. But here's what many don’t know: 🧵 #NRPFsupport #RefugeeWeek2025 1/3

Right now 148,000 families are locked out of support with childcare costs because of the fine print on their visas. Read more in this report from Praxis and @IPPR which TUP contributed to praxis.org.uk/news/report-la…

Check out our analysis of the government's Change of Conditions data from Q4 2024 - including in-depth look at the growing backlog ⛰️ unity-project.org.uk/analysis-of-ho…

Read our written evidence to the Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry, Immigration: Skilled worker visas 🛋️ unity-project.org.uk/submission-to-…

We're launching a quarterly email newsletter with updates about our work and occasional calls to action ✊ . Sign up here unity-project.org.uk/about/contact/

Evisa not updated to show recourse to public funds? Read our briefing including practical guidance for caseworkers 🦸🦹🦸‍♂️🦹‍♂️ unity-project.org.uk/evisas-and-nrp…

We've updated our report on RFI's (aka write outs) after the ICIBI raised concerns about their "efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency" in fee waiver applications unity-project.org.uk/requests-for-f…

Moving report from @Channel4News highlights longer-term impact of 'no recourse to public funds' #NRPF on children👇🏽 channel4.com/news/british-b…

UN rights committee (#CESCR) published concerns & recommendations for UK last week They recommend review of 'no recourse to public funds' (#NRPF) rule 'to prevent increased poverty and precarity among migrants' Summary from @AmnestyUK and full report👇🏽 amnesty.org.uk/press-releases…

1 in 3 children living in deep poverty are migrant children. This is not a coincidence. End child poverty, for EVERY child. Scrap No Recourse to Public Funds. Watch and share youtu.be/0d9YPGlFzC0

📷1 in 3 children living in deep poverty are migrant children. This is not a coincidence. Hostile immigration policies drive migrant families into poverty. Tell this Government to protect EVERY child from poverty. Take action: act.praxis.org.uk/email-minister…

Home Office’s Requests for Further Information increase the⌚️ time and 🧗‍♀️ labour of the Change of Conditions application and their use is on the rise ⬆️ Read our report into RFIs written with @Praxis_Projects , @RAMFELCharity and @RMCentre here unity-project.org.uk/requests-for-f…

We've got a new website! Check out unity-project.org.uk for Change of Conditions resources, data briefings, legal updates and opportunities to get involved in our work to counter NRPF

Video from @RaeBenchekroun @ucl about how #NRPF and financial precarity can affect mothers’ relationships and access to support 👇🏼 rachelbenchekroun.com/video

We are hiring a legal casework manager! charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-unity… D/L Feb 14th Manage our specialist immigration casework service, nurture our small team and help us achieve systemic change to the NRPF policy.

We're recruiting for a legal casework manager! Apply here to join our lovely team in the fight against NRPF charityjob.co.uk/jobs/the-unity… DL 05/01/25

New report from @CitizensUK asks government to protect children and families who are on the pathway to citizenship. Analysis suggests that at least 80,000 people are excluded from public funds even after living in UK for over a decade. More details and link to report below👇🏼

NRPF is pushing migrants into poverty & failing in its own policy objectives, new analysis shows. 208,000 households covered by an NRPF condition are at risk of needing support to avoid destitution & 64,000 households are in poverty. The impacts are especially stark in London..

📢New judgment! High Court declares Home Office’s system for deciding ‘Change of Conditions’ applications unlawful, finding that it breaches Article 3 of the ECHR! Our clients were supported by @TUPLDN with @benamunwa and @dongreene instructed by DPG dpglaw.co.uk/high-court-dec…