" Providing relief for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants who are in distress "
Children helped by Migrant Helpline in the UK.
Children working by sea.
Young girl helped by Migrant Helpline.

Foreign National Prisoner Advice Service

The service caters for foreign nationals who are serving a custodial sentence and need advice or assistance. It is delivered by appointment at the prison.

Migrant Helpline can help with the following areas:

  • Representing individuals in correspondence with the UK Border Agency

  • Contact with legal representatives

  • General immigration advice

  • Information relating to Section 4 support

  • Information about the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Facilitated Return Scheme (FRS)

  • Other non-migration applications e.g. benefits and housing

  • Contacting other agencies such as the Red Cross Tracing and Messaging Service

  • Other correspondence and general advice