West Midlands Immigration Network

The West Midlands Immigration Network is a project funded by the Justice Together Initiative (JTI) designed to build the quality and provision of Immigration advice across the West Midlands. Four partners have come together to develop this support.
Ola’s Story – A case of a survivor of trafficking seeking safety

A young woman, trafficked into the UK as a child by people she trusted, is now on the path to safety and independence thanks to trauma-informed, multi-agency support from RMC.
Denied after decades of contribution

After 20 years in the UK, Amar faced a shock Citizenship refusal due to a past minor offence.
Despite decades of contributing to society and holding indefinite leave to remain, the Home Office denied his application.
Immigration advice for resettled refugees

Support for refugees that arrived as part of resettlement programmes to the UK to understand their options regrading immigration.
Delays and Bureaucracy: Migrants trying to avoid destitution

When migrants are granted permission to stay in the UK, they are usually prohibited from accessing public funds.
RMC’s immigration team have looked into the impact of this policy and what can be done to ensure access to basic support is not delayed by avoidable bureaucracy.
New Good Character Guidance – who is affected and how?

On the 10th February 2025, the guidance around a ‘person of good character’ changed. It has been labelled a ‘ban on citizenship’ for many people by media outlets, charities and unions.
West Midlands Immigration Network 22/23 impact report

The West Midlands Immigration Network 22/24 impact report showcases the achievements of the network in its first year of operation
Appeals Report

May 2022 marked two years of RMC representing immigration cases before the First-tier and Upper Tribunal. This report looks at what has been done in that time