Legal aid can be incredibly impactful in certain situations, helping people to sort out their immigration issues with professional help while being supported with the financial side of things.

If you successfully get legal aid, then it can help you to pay some or even all of your legal costs. At DMO Solicitors we understand that this can be an absolute lifesaver for some people. After all, not everyone is in a financial or stable situation in which to pay for legal help themselves.

Please note that not everyone is entitled to legal aid as it’s a system that is designed to protect and support the most vulnerable members of society.

However, if you’re on a low income and you have a serious legal problem, then you may be eligible for legal aid. Generally speaking, your entitlement to legal aid is based upon, type of matter, your income, your family situation, your living situation etc.

Am Eligible For Immigration Legal Aid?

Generally speaking, you’ll be able to receive advice and assistance through legal aid for:

· Detention and bail cases – If you have been held in immigration detention and want to apply or appeal for bail to be granted, then you may be eligible to apply for legal aid.

· Asylum applications, cases, and appeals – Asylum cases are still very much eligible for legal aid applications. If you have come to the UK to claim asylum, then you can apply for legal aid

· Applications for Leave to Remain by victims of trafficking – If you have been identified or are applying to be identified as a victim of human trafficking, then you might be eligible for legal aid.

· Applications for Leave to Remain as a victim of domestic violence – If you have been living in the UK but have had a relationship breakdown due to domestic violence, you are eligible to apply for Leave to Remain, and you may also be able to receive legal aid.

· Proceedings before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission – This includes cases of deportation and deprivation of citizenship where information is having to be kept confidential as a matter of national security.

·Exceptional immigration cases that involve human rights issues – If your immigration matter involves human rights issues or violations, then you may be eligible for legal aid.

Get In Touch

Are you still unsure or confused about whether you are eligible for legal aid? Please click here to send a mail to DMO Solicitors for clarity on your immigration problems.