Guidance

Section 55 of Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on applying section 55 when processing applications for asylum support.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 12 October 2011
• Last updated: 1 June 2015 — See all updates

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Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (section 55 guidance)

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on applying section 55 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 for asylum support applications.

It includes information on:

• the background of Section 55

• identifying when a Section 55 decision is needed

• section 55 decision making considerations

• local authorities

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Published 12 October 2011
Last updated 1 June 2015 + show all updates

1. 1 June 2015

   Updated guidance.

2. 22 July 2014

   Updated guidance.

3. 2 July 2014

   Updated guidance.

4. 12 October 2011

   First published.