UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff handle requests for permission to work from asylum seekers, failed asylum seekers, and those who have submitted protection based further submissions.
It applies to applications which fall to be considered under Part 11B, paragraphs 360 to 360E of the Immigration Rules and it explains the policy, process and procedure which must be followed when considering such applications. It also covers volunteering.
Updates to this page
Published 8 September 2010 Last updated 9 October 2024 +show all updates
Guidance updated to tell caseworkers of the new guidance following the implementation of the permission to work application form.
This guidance has been updated to tell caseworkers how to handle applications for permission to work pre and post the Immigration Rules changes on 4 April 2024.
Added a paragraph to 'Revoking permission to work' telling caseworkers to use template letter 'Asylum Revocation of Permission to Work'.
Updated contact details.
Added accessible HTML version.
Updated guidance.
Changed 'Permission to Work application process' to 'Asylum Children and Secondary Casework'.
Policy clarifications.
Updated the permissions to work and volunteering for asylum seekers guidance with the latest version.
Guidance updated: removed out of date policy intention; updated process for amending Application Registration Card (ARC), in line with ARC guidance; updated travel costs information.
