Withdrawing asylum applications: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on withdrawing asylum claims.
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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on circumstances in which an asylum claim should be treated as withdrawn in accordance with paragraph 333C of the Immigration Rules.
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Published 14 November 2013Last updated 3 October 2024 + show all updates
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Guidance updated: structure and language used across the guidance has been simplified; the process around the requirement to provide and maintain up to date contact details with the Home Office has been clarified; further clarity provided around circumstances under which a withdrawal of a claim can be cancelled and ways for claimants to request a review of their asylum claim where they believe the claim was withdrawn incorrectly.
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Updated guidance to refer to the ‘Withdrawal Notification Letter’ reference number; to reflect the new process for failure to attend multiple scheduled interview appointments; and to reflect the change in timescale to notify reasons for non-attendance at interviews and reporting events.
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Guidance updated to reflect changes to paragraph 333C of the Immigration Rules which provide clarity on the circumstances in which an asylum application will be withdrawn. Also updated to refer to the ‘Withdrawal Notification Letter’ reference number.
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Replaced with a new version.
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Updated version of asylum policy guidance.
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Updated guidance.
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Updated guidance on withdrawing asylum applications.
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Updated guidance.
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