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Asylum seekers are not allowed to work while they wait for a decision on their claim. Nor are they allowed to work if they are not able to return home. The Refugee Council believes this is wrong.

If asylum seekers were able to work it would:

  • Combat destitution
  • Benefit the economy
  • Benefit communities
  • Help integration
  • Re-skill refugees to offer them a better future

Together with the TUC, STAR (Student Action for Refugees) and a host of other organisations, the Refugee Council is calling on the government to let asylum seekers work. YOU CAN HELP.

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