Immigration Issues

There are a number of issues facing abused women with insecure immigration status, who may have entered the UK to join their settled partner or have restrictions due to their status i.e. seeking asylum, or have other types of visa. Some immigration laws and regulations make it extremely difficult for women experiencing domestic abuse to seek protection and safety. Help and advice is available from the helpline numbers above. The following organisations may also be able to help.

Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit

Tuesday mornings from 8.00. We do not provide advice other than during the
Drop In sessions which take place in the mornings. We can help to signpost or refer you to other agencies.

1 Delaunays Road, Crumpsall Green, Manchester, M8 4QS.

t 0161 740 7722 f 0161 740 5172

The Rights of Women

have an Immigration and asylum law advice line for advice on issues including:

  • the rights of EEA nationals and their family members
  • claiming asylum in the UK
  • trafficking
  • domestic violence and immigration law
  • no recourse to public funds

Call 020 7490 7689 (telephone) or 020 7490 2562 (textphone) or 020 7490 2562 (textphone) on Mondays between 2pm-4pm and Wednesdays between 11am-1pm                  www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/

Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB)

Have a website that identifies situations where immigration or nationality advice may be needed and gives details of organisations that can help. Adviceguide