Civil news: immigration contract changes from 1 January
Providers need to be aware of changes relating to immigration and asylum work which are being introduced on 1 January 2024.
Passengers walking through airport terminal.
Changes are being made on 1 January 2024 which affect providers carrying out immigration and asylum work.
Where can I find out more?
Providers can familiarise themselves with the changes by viewing a draft copy of the immigration and asylum category specification.
This is available to download on GOV.UK. It was developed and agreed in consultation with your representative bodies.
Detained Duty Advice Scheme
Two main areas of change from 1 January 2024 relate to the delivery of advice surgeries for immigration detainees under the Detained Duty Advice Scheme (DDAS).
- ability to remotely conduct Detained Duty Advice Scheme (DDAS) surgeries
- detention travel and waiting time can be claimed for in-person DDAS surgery attendances
Further information
Standard civil contract 2018 – see draft immigration and asylum category specification for January 2024