Immigration Advice Authority (IAA)
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/immigration-advice-authority
The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) protects seekers of immigration advice through regulation, enforcement and promoting best practice.
IAA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office.
Find a registered immigration adviser
Use the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Adviser Finder to find a registered adviser near you.
Legal Aid
Legal aid can help with the costs of legal advice. You can also get someone to speak or negotiate for you at a court or tribunal.
Find a legal aid adviser or family mediator
Use this service to find legal aid advisers in England and Wales. They will ask about your problem and finances to work out if you can get legal aid.
Find a Legal Aid Adviser or Family Mediator
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)
The official UKCISA website for international students offers comprehensive guidance on visas, fees, work, and life in the UK.
Overview of UKCISA
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is an independent UK-based charity dedicated to supporting international students and the institutions that work with them. It provides free, expert advice on all aspects of the international student experience, including:
• Visas and immigration: Guidance on the Student route, Graduate route, and digital immigration permissions (eVisa) for EU, EEA, and Swiss students
The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI)
The JCWI legal team run several helplines providing timely and reliable immigration advice to those who need it most.
Irregular Migrants Helpline
If you are in the UK without status and need legal advice, call their Freephone helpline on 0800 160 1004.
It is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 1pm.
The helpline is confidential and the advice is free.
Migrant Help
https://www.migranthelpuk.org/
Migrant Help provides independent advice and guidance to assist asylum seekers in the UK move through and understand the asylum process.
They run a free asylum helpline available 24/7/365 and accessible to all asylum seekers in the UK. Just call 0808 8010 503.
Their teams are based across the country and also offer face to face advice to asylum seekers in the initial accommodation sites, as well as outreach services to vulnerable clients.
Settled
Settled is a friendly, award-winning charity specialising in immigration advice for EU and Ukrainian citizens across the UK. Accredited by Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), they combine professional expertise with a genuine commitment to the people they serve.
Important note: Settled does not provide individual advice or assistance related to eVisa enquiries.
For general information about eVisas, please visit Online Immigration Status (eVisa).