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Guidance

Working while an asylum claim is considered

Information about work you may be able to do as an asylum applicant while your case is considered.

Updates to this page

From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published:
21 February 2014
Last updated:
26 March 2026
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  1. Updates required for the immigration rules in Spring 2026.

  2. Updated the permission to work: form PT1.

  3. Updated the email addresses in the 'How to apply' section of the guidance.

  4. Updated the guidance on working or volunteering in the UK while an asylum case is considered with information about how to complete the form.

  5. Added permission to work: form PTW1.

  6. First published.

Documents

Working or volunteering in the UK while an asylum case is considered

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Permission to work: form PTW1

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Use this guidance to find out what work you may be able to do in the UK while your asylum case is considered.

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