Free immigration and citizenship advice available to people across Northamptonshire
Advice is available through telephone and online consultations, with written guidance and translation support also offered
People across Northamptonshire struggling to navigate the UK's immigration system can access free advice and support from a charity helping individuals and families understand their rights.
Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council (NREC) is highlighting its immigration advice service, which provides guidance on a range of issues, including applications to remain in the UK, citizenship and family reunification.
The charity offers free Level 1 immigration advice to residents across the county, helping them understand their circumstances and explore the options available.
Its service covers entry clearance, permission to enter or remain in the UK, nationality and citizenship applications, alongside matters affecting European Union and European Economic Area nationals.
NREC has also supported refugees, asylum seekers, EU citizens applying for settled status and families seeking to be reunited.
Advice is available through telephone and online consultations, with written guidance and translation support also offered.
Where cases involve more complicated legal issues, the organisation can help individuals access specialist immigration advice services.
The charity has highlighted the service as part of a new monthly initiative designed to raise awareness of the support available to communities across Northamptonshire.
The NREC Service Spotlight will focus on a different area of the organisation's work each month, helping more individuals and families understand where they can turn for assistance.
It follows the launch of NREC's new website in October, designed to make information about people's rights, available services and community campaigns easier to access.
The organisation has also been involved in several campaigns promoting equality and community safety.
During National Hate Crime Awareness Week, it hosted an online training session helping residents recognise and respond to hate crime, including concerns surrounding anti-Muslim hate.
NREC also marked Black History Month with a discussion led by Steve Stephenson MBE examining the development of race equality legislation in Britain.
Meanwhile, the charity continues to support the family of Harshita Brella through a fundraising appeal aimed at helping relatives travel to the UK in their pursuit of justice.
Anyone seeking immigration advice can contact NREC by emailing [email protected] or calling 01933 594030 to arrange a free appointment.