Immigration
Alternatives is an OISC registered Immigration Advice Centre, with one part-time advisor, Sarah, who is qualified to OISC Level 2.
The service provides immigration advice and representation to Alternatives’ clients who may be undocumented, asylum seekers or have No Recourse to Public Fund. Referrals can be made to other services, such as domestic violence.
Childcare and translation are available for appointments if needed.
Sarah worked with 16 families in 2024. All clients had multiple, complex needs. Her immigration advice was described as the ‘gold standard’ by our funding officer from the Greater London Authority.
“We have been able to successfully apply for emergency asylum housing for families as well as for longer term section 95 support. We have also been able to raise health and safety issues for clients regarding their accommodation. We have done a citizenship application, and the client has booked her citizenship ceremony so she will be celebrating soon! The strength and resilience of the migrant communities I have met continue to inspire me, yet I wish they didn’t have to keep being so resilient.”
This service is currently closed to new cases due to being at maximum capacity.