Providers need to be aware of changes relating to immigration and asylum work which are being introduced on 1 January 2024.
Changes are being made on 1 January 2024 which affect providers carrying out immigration and asylum work.
Providers can familiarise themselves with the changes by viewing a draft copy of the immigration and asylum category specification.
This is available to download on GOV.UK. It was developed and agreed in consultation with your representative bodies.
Two main areas of change from 1 January 2024 relate to the delivery of advice surgeries for immigration detainees under the Detained Duty Advice Scheme (DDAS).
ability to remotely conduct Detained Duty Advice Scheme (DDAS) surgeries
detention travel and waiting time can be claimed for in-person DDAS surgery attendances
Standard civil contract 2018 – see draft immigration and asylum category specification for January 2024
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