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All Legal Journeys
Immigration Law
UK-wide
5 stages
6–24 months (highly variable)
Reviewed 2026-05-22
Asylum claim journey
From screening interview through substantive interview, decision, and appeal route.
Who Uses This Journey
Persons seeking refugee status under the Refugee Convention 1951 / humanitarian protection / leave outside the rules.
Stage-by-Stage Timeline
1
1
Claim asylum
At port of entry, or once in the UK — screening interview at the asylum intake unit. Application registered.
2
2
Substantive interview
Long detailed interview about the claim. Solicitor and interpreter usually present.
3
3
Decision
Home Office grants refugee status, humanitarian protection, leave outside rules, or refuses.
Possible Outcomes
- Refugee status (5 years + ILR route)
- Humanitarian protection
- Refused — appeal route
4
4
Appeal to First-tier Tribunal
If refused, 14 days to appeal to the IAC.
Deadline: 14 days
5
5
Onward appeals / fresh claim
Upper Tribunal, Court of Appeal, fresh claim under para 353 of the Immigration Rules.