Not so straightforward: the need for qualified legal support in refugee family reunion

While refugee family reunion has been described as a straightforward immigration matter, there is clear evidence to demonstrate that this is not the case. This report looks at the cases of refugees who accessed time-limited British Red Cross services to support their applications for family reunion. It examines their experiences, from the documentation gathering stage through to the submission of their application. By necessity, the report does not explore issues arising after initial submission, although we know that appeals and reapplication procedures can often be difficult.