What happens when you get Refugee Status?

This guide from Right to Remain walks newly recognised refugees through the key steps following a grant of refugee status, covering housing, benefits, employment, education, banking, and social care. It explains the route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and British citizenship, including the impact of post-March 2026 rule changes reducing initial leave to 30 months, and the safe return review now codified in the Immigration Rules. The guide also addresses children's status (including 'leave in line'), the pause on refugee family reunion applications from September 2025, and the shift from BRP cards to digital eVisas after October 2024. Signposting to further specialist resources and organisations is included throughout.